Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup

Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup

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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Re:Adding external hdd to deco m5 router setup-Solution
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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