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routersharing
About this tag
The routersharing tag covers discussions about using a router to share external storage devices, such as SSDs, across multiple computers on a network. In the provided content, a user describes connecting a Crucial external SSD to their router for data transfer between several Windows 11 computers. After discontinuing this method, they encounter issues when connecting the SSD directly to a Windows 11 PC, causing the system to hang. The SSD works fine when attached to the modem. The thread explores troubleshooting steps and alternative solutions, including the possibility of using Linux on a Raspberry Pi. This tag is relevant for users experiencing problems with network-attached storage or transitioning from router-based sharing to direct connections.
I have Windows 11 pro OS .
Until rtecently I have had a Crucial external SSD connected to mt Router, which I used for data trasnfer between several computers.
I have now dispensed with this method of sharing data and wish to use the external SSD on one of my Windowss 11 computers.
When I...