I want to buy an external hard-drive that can automatically backup multiple home computers. What should I do?

Question

My computers have not been set up as a home network. They are simply standalone computers that access the same wireless router. Should I set up a home network using Windows XP (Professional)? Should I then buy a NAS storage device? Can I just buy a simple USB external storage device? Do these come with software to recognize multiple computers and backup automatically? Can this happen wirelessly?

Answer 1

Don't get a NAS. The ones for home use are too slow; the good ones are too expensive. Get a USB or firewire external and Acronis True Image. I really like this backup program.

Answer 2

External drives can't do anything wirelessly.
Since they have to be physically connected manually, it's not really automatic. So I would recommend a home network, and backup files from one computer to another. Save your money and don't bother with the external drive.

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Answer 3

Hi. A large external HD can be partitioned to equal each HD you want to backup. It really does not matter from which node on a wireless network you want to back up on as long as they are all on the same network.

Answer 4

I think that the best option is to use True Image Workstation which can backup several machines through the network automatically. In order to obtain more information use the following link:
http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/ATICW/

Answer 5

Each computer will give it a code so when you plug it in the computer will reconize it and ask for importing data depending on your computer.
or better
try bluetooth get 1 bluetooth adapter for 20 at walmart, And buy a usb bluetooth hub so you can connect booth computer easy as that.