I have an external hd connected to a computer that has a router. Anyway my laptop can connect to the hd also?

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I have an external hd connected to a computer that has a router. Anyway my laptop can connect to the hd also?

2007-11-28 05:04:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking

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All you need to do is setup windows file sharing on your desktop and share that external drive. I would also recommend setting up username/passworded user accounts to control access to who can access what folders on the drive.

A more expensive option is to buy an Apple AirPort or similar device that handles the sharing for you.

2007-11-28 05:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Crash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Running a W2000 system. My server has a USB HD. I can see it right now....From the Docked and WiFi laptops...

2007-11-28 05:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you have the HDD shared and you have connectivity to the PC you certainly can use it.

2007-11-28 05:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Slick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋