Dlink with USB

skiax · skiax #1 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 06:54 PM

I bought a DLINK DIR655 with a usb port. I was hoping I could have wireless access to an external hard drive. I talked to support, (DLINK), and they tell me there is no utility for mac. Really!? None!? Surely, some enterprising person has a solution?
Thanks,
Jim

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #2 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 07:38 PM

I found a lot of useful information in this thread. It might help you with what you're trying to do.

Time Capsule Alternative

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 08:12 PM

There are reports from a few that this will work - I have not tried it.

I connect my printer via ethernet to the 655.

silex technology - Support - Productgroups - Common Downloads - Device Server and Virtual Link

a few posts on a D-Link forum

skiax · skiax #4 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the input. I actually downloaded the software from there but have no idea as to how it's supposed to work. I'll try for only so long before I give up and spend at least twice the money for airport extreme.
Again, my thanks,
Jim

bobtomay · bobtomay #5 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 08:38 PM

I would suggest spending the money on an ethernet capable external drive before spending money on a router that allows for USB connections of external drives.

skiax · skiax #6 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 08:58 PM

Examples?
And Thanks.
Jim

bobtomay · bobtomay #7 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 09:14 PM

I haven't used any of these. I do have that 655 router and I use a Time Capsule for Time Machine backups, a directly attached external via FW for bootable clones and have been using a Windows Home Server for network storage. But, here's a couple examples.

Newegg.com - Western Digital WDBACG0010HCH-NESN 1TB My Book Live Home Network Drive
Newegg.com - Seagate STAM2000100 2TB GoFlex Home Network Storage System
Newegg.com - Seagate STAM3000100 3TB GoFlex Home Network Storage System
Newegg.com - D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure Several members are using this box.

If you're planning on using Time Machine to a drive not directly attached to your computer, the Time Capsule makes it painless. It takes a little work around to get any other network attached storage to work with it - should be easy google away.

skiax · skiax #8 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 10:16 PM

Those are some cool options. I swear my local electronics box store is staffed with less than stellar folks. I went in and described my wants, in what I thought, were clear terms. So now I have an external hard drive and a router which I will now return. I live in small town and must drive to big town. Well... maybe I should have talked to you folks first.
Anyway, thanks to all.
Jim

chas_m · chas_m #9 (**permalink**)

04-02-2011, 10:34 PM

For the record, the Apple solution -- though it can be pricey -- "just works" and is quite delightful.

bobtomay · bobtomay #10 (**permalink**)

04-03-2011, 04:52 PM

Have not connected anything to the USB port on my 655. Does it just assign it an IP address as if it were attached via ethernet?

bobtomay #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 24,993 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-02-2011, 08:38 PM I would suggest spending the money on an ethernet capable external drive before spending money on a router that allows for USB connections of external drives. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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bobtomay #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 24,993 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-02-2011, 09:14 PM I haven't used any of these. I do have that 655 router and I use a Time Capsule for Time Machine backups, a directly attached external via FW for bootable clones and have been using a Windows Home Server for network storage. But, here's a couple examples. Newegg.com - Western Digital WDBACG0010HCH-NESN 1TB My Book Live Home Network Drive Newegg.com - Seagate STAM2000100 2TB GoFlex Home Network Storage System Newegg.com - Seagate STAM3000100 3TB GoFlex Home Network Storage System Newegg.com - D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure Several members are using this box. If you're planning on using Time Machine to a drive not directly attached to your computer, the Time Capsule makes it painless. It takes a little work around to get any other network attached storage to work with it - should be easy google away. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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chas_m #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 16,233 Mac Specs: 2009 MBP, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black(ish) iPhone 5s, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	04-02-2011, 10:34 PM For the record, the Apple solution -- though it can be pricey -- "just works" and is quite delightful. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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bobtomay #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 24,993 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-03-2011, 04:52 PM Have not connected anything to the USB port on my 655. Does it just assign it an IP address as if it were attached via ethernet? I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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Member Since: Apr 02, 2011 Posts: 8	04-02-2011, 06:54 PM I bought a DLINK DIR655 with a usb port. I was hoping I could have wireless access to an external hard drive. I talked to support, (DLINK), and they tell me there is no utility for mac. Really!? None!? Surely, some enterprising person has a solution? Thanks, Jim
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Member Since: Feb 24, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,742 Mac Specs: March 2011 15" MBP 2.3GHz i7 Quad Core 8GB Ram \| Mid 2011 27" iMac 3.4 GHz i7 16 GB RAM 2 TB HDD	04-02-2011, 07:38 PM I found a lot of useful information in this thread. It might help you with what you're trying to do. Time Capsule Alternative
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Member Since: Apr 02, 2011 Posts: 8	04-02-2011, 08:29 PM Thanks for the input. I actually downloaded the software from there but have no idea as to how it's supposed to work. I'll try for only so long before I give up and spend at least twice the money for airport extreme. Again, my thanks, Jim
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Member Since: Apr 02, 2011 Posts: 8	04-02-2011, 08:58 PM Examples? And Thanks. Jim
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Member Since: Apr 02, 2011 Posts: 8	04-02-2011, 10:16 PM Those are some cool options. I swear my local electronics box store is staffed with less than stellar folks. I went in and described my wants, in what I thought, were clear terms. So now I have an external hard drive and a router which I will now return. I live in small town and must drive to big town. Well... maybe I should have talked to you folks first. Anyway, thanks to all. Jim
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