Numpty external storage question

[kevin63]

I have a 6 year old laptop and have not got much storage, so is it possible to get some storage that works off my wireless router (told you i am a numpty with computers) i was just wondering if when i connected by cable or by wireless that i could then access some more storage without having to plug some in to the back of the laptop every time.
Happy with laptop and don't want to replace it yet as it has never let me down.

[SS2.]

Something like this ? www.misco.co.uk/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=195785&sourceid=2009

Or just google 'NAS drive' (Network Attached Storage)

[kevin63]

Wow, that looks just what i want, didn't know such thing exsist. Thank you very much.

[kevin63]

SS2. said:

Something like this ? www.misco.co.uk/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=195785&sourceid=2009

Or just google 'NAS drive' (Network Attached Storage)

Just installed this piece of kit, and i am very impressed, i don't have to do anything to get to the extra 160GB of storage, great for anyone with a laptop with hardly any storage, whether you connect up via cable or wireless it's always there and no messing about.

Just one thing, I leave it connected up to the power all the time, does anyone know if this is ok, or should i be turnning it off when not in use.

[tvrforever]

disks work better when left on all the time - but try and put it somewhere safe (ie not next to a radiator or next to a monitor etc). and REMEMBER TO BACKUP the new disk...

[Bodo]

Concerning the safety of your data, you should run the storage on the wireless network only when you need it.

[kevin63]

Does anyone know if it is possible to access the NAS unit via my pocket pc and via wireless link, now that would be handy.