Router/Switch/external HD

[Ragnar]

Hello,

I'd like to place my external HD in the same space as my router is. Thing is; the router doesn't recognize USB-connected HD's. So i connected the router with a switch (wired) and connected the switch with the external HD (USB)
I'm not able to share anything on the HD but my popcorn sees the HD through "network browser" - "network name router" - "name router" - "folder name"
After that > No workgroup found

Is there anyone who has a similar situation running ?
With different hardware maybe ?
I have a Cisco Router and a Belkin Switch
Popcorn is my old A110 (C-200 is in repair)

[JohnWoo]

(08-19-2012 11:21 AM)Ragnar Wrote:  Hello,

I'd like to place my external HD in the same space as my router is. Thing is; the router doesn't recognize USB-connected HD's. So i connected the router with a switch (wired) and connected the switch with the external HD (USB)
I'm not able to share anything on the HD but my popcorn sees the HD through "network browser" - "network name router" - "name router" - "folder name"
After that > No workgroup found

Is there anyone who has a similar situation running ?
With different hardware maybe ?
I have a Cisco Router and a Belkin Switch
Popcorn is my old A110 (C-200 is in repair)

You'll need something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Addonics-NASU2-NAS...B001OC5J9U

[accident]

There are similar units that are more up to date from most of the router makers also. Not sure on the price though. I don't know too many using the usb adapters or usb drive directly on a router though. Perhaps you'll luck out and somoene doing this will recommend what they personally use.