I had an external hard drive for xmas. I have shared it with another computer in the house for mp3s etc. What hardware do I need to share it without my computer being on? ps I use a wireless network.
2006-12-27 10:19:17 · 12 answers · asked by Rhys H 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I would only use it for one computer... that is, not change it from one computer to another. Then if you want to connect to it do it some other way besides moving the hard drive from computer to computer. Why is this a good idea? I believe that it causes problems with the computers when you move the external hard drive back and forth between two or more computers.
Or try out that idea above about making your hard drive a network device using a router. That sounds interesting.
2006-12-27 11:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're trying to use an external hard drive as a true network storage device, which it isn't. There are only two ways this can be done. First, physically move the hard drive to the other computer (a bit ridiculous, but possible). Second, purchase additional hardware that will give your hardware an independant network presence and make it a true NAS device. Some routers are capable of this, you can buy NAS bays, or similar devices. But you'll have to pay for the hardware. Much simpler to just leave your computer on (which is a recommended practice anyway).
2006-12-27 12:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'd need a router than can make external hard drives into actual network devices. Some newer router can do this, like this one for instance:
http://www.engadget.com/2004/08/03/add-a-hard-drive-to-netgears-new-wgt634u-wireless-media-router/
2006-12-27 10:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bamba 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful. Try this site, if you can get what is required.
2006-12-29 18:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have one pc on that has power to it, if that Pc is off and not on the network it will not be accessible to the other computers.
2006-12-27 10:22:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
u need ur system 2 be on 2 share it
2006-12-27 10:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by THE MAN 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cannot.... if its plugged in to a PC that is not running how can it be read? Dohhhh!
if its external, why don't you just plug it into the other PC/ lap top?
2006-12-27 10:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by fluxpattern® 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
set up the wake up lan, and file sharing
2006-12-27 11:21:38 · answer #8 · answered by jlbudweiser 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I strongly agree with chic
2006-12-27 10:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by ♂Joe♂ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cant unless you physically move it from one to the other
2006-12-27 10:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by k4268133 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋