Plusnet hub one usb port

[#1]

Hi guys,

im wondering if you can attach a memory stick to the usb port on the plusnet hub one and use it as a network storage device to.

Thanks in advance

Nathan Wyatt

[#2]

Hi,

Yes a memory stick can be attached and seen across the local network. The memory stick may have to be formatted if it's not recognised. 

NE

[#3]

would i be able to use a 1tb hdd on it

if yes would this one work

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elements-Portable-External-Drive-WDBUZG0010BBK-EESN/dp/B00CRZ2PRM/ref=sr_1_...

Thanks in Advance

Nathan Wyatt

[#4]

I cannot see why it shouldn't work. 

NE 

[#5]

There are limits to the size of the device you can attach, as the hub is based on the BT HH5, have a look here for more detailed info https://community.bt.com/t5/Connected-Devices-Other/Connecting-external-Hard-Drives-to-Home-Hub-5/td...

[#6]

OK its an old post but i just noticed the USB port on the router. Stuck in a 300GB external disk and bobs your uncle, shared on network. Now that is handy. BTW i think the hard disk or USB stick needs to be formatted to FAT32 if anyone else has never noticed before. 

[#7]

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@1888 wrote:

BTW i think the hard disk or USB stick needs to be formatted to FAT32 if anyone else has never noticed before. 

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Supported formats are FAT16, FAT32 & NTFS.

[#8]

Good one Browni cheers. I have a mains powered external disk attached to the spare room computer that i was using but obviously i need that computer on to stream through to livingroom. That is formatted to NTFS so later on i shall have a play with this more and set that up. Just need to show the wife how to access it now.  

[#9]

How do I access the drive once connected? I see it on the network map on the router admin page but I don't see it on my computer (ubuntu)?

[#10]

The USB attached device appears at smb://192.168.1.254 on my Ubuntu (with Samba installed).

[#11]

Hello,

does the plusnet hub support  SMB V2 for USB flash drives?  I have had a look in the settings and advanced settings but can't see an option.  

Thank you,

Gary

[#12]

Apparently not - have a look at my post just below yours

[#13]

Hmmm. Getting the same problem, need samba v2 to access from chromebook. So when will the hub be upgraded?

[#14]

Sorry to say, there are no plans to upgrade the SMB version the Hub One uses

[#15]

That's a shame! When are you upgrading to a new hub then? Meanwhile will stick with the carrier pigeon post version, just plug my drive into chromebook directly.