Setting up an External Storage Devices on a Network (Wireles) to access files

Tryst · 25 Jan 2006 at 15:46

Hi all,

I have just setup a Wireless network in my house, and am now able to browse the shared folders on other computers in my house and play music files etc...

But, what I want to do is to purchase some kind of external storage unit that is always on that will house all my music and essential files that can be accessed
by any computer on the wireless network. Because currently I need to have both PC's turned on (the one where I can access the files, and one that provides the files). I don't really want this
as I am not going to always have both PC's one.

I don't really know what I need for this, so am hoping someone can lay down some information on what I need to achieve my needs

Thanks

Tryst

T180985 · 25 Jan 2006 at 15:53

OCUK sell various network storage devices any of them will do, its basically just a hard drive which plugs into your LAN

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Network_Attached_Storage.html

Skilldibop · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:30

Wireless NAS doesn't come cheap, If you have a wireless router there is no real need for it. Just cable the NAS into the router and that be that, all wireless clients can get to it. However most require software installed on each PC first.

derbyjake · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:57

and wireless one would be slow to wired clients

Tryst · 25 Jan 2006 at 18:12

So is what T180985 posted classified as a Wireless NAS?

Thanks

Tryst