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Convert Wired HDD to wireless for Andoid Mobile Access

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/convert-wired-hdd-to-wireless-for-andoid-mobile-access.199484/

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maverick121 Original post #1
Dec 4, 2016 at 6:10 PM
I have a wired portable HDD.Which peripheral device should I use to access the data wirelessly on my android phone.

Please advice

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Desmond
Desmond #2
Dec 4, 2016 at 6:51 PM
What you need is a NAS setup.

If you have a wifi router that supports CIFS/SMB, you could attach your HDD to it and configure the same. You should then be able to access your HDD via some android file manager that supports CIFS/SMB.
TechnoBOY
TechnoBOY #3
Dec 4, 2016 at 9:15 PM
Why not set up FTP.
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maverick121 #4
Dec 5, 2016 at 1:25 AM
Desmond David said:
What you need is a NAS setup.

If you have a wifi router that supports CIFS/SMB, you could attach your HDD to it and configure the same. You should then be able to access your HDD via some android file manager that supports CIFS/SMB.
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Thanks.Can you please suggest any that can power a 2tb external HDD?

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