Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup

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Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup
Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup
2025-07-28 03:50:35 - last edited 2025-08-04 10:56:46
Model: Deco M5  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: 1.7.8

Hi guys,

 

Just looking some advice, as I want to connect my external hdd to the router so it can be shared between family members. With my old setup I was able to plug in via usb, but since this m5 doesn't include that ability (which surprised me, since I thought this was a standard thing) I would really like some advice on how I can achieve this.

Could someone enlighten on how to do this in the cheapest and easiest way possible?

 

Thanks very much! :)

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2025-07-29 08:06:36 - last edited 2025-08-04 10:56:46

  @JaidaRose 

Hi, you can try to connect the external HDD to the computer's USB port and map it as a network drive:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzCoGhAQac

Best regards.

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2025-07-29 08:06:36 - last edited 2025-08-04 10:56:46

  @JaidaRose 

Hi, you can try to connect the external HDD to the computer's USB port and map it as a network drive:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzCoGhAQac

Best regards.

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Re:Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup
2025-08-02 02:55:39

  @David-TP I'll do this now. Thank you very much for your help! :)

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