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TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2020-06-06 19:34:23 - last edited 2022-04-20 07:44:24
Model: TD-W9970  
Hardware Version: V4
Firmware Version: 1.0.0 0.9.1 v00a1.0 Build 191204 Rel.69554n

I have tried plugging in a 4gb generic usb drive, a 1tb western digital drive and a 5tb seagate drive into the back of the router and the usb light on the front doesn't light up for any of them and I have no idea why. 

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2020-07-02 03:29:34 - last edited 2022-04-21 02:38:57

@Jamieguk 

Update:

Hi All,

Ever since TD-W9970 V4, the USB port is no longer supported USB file sharing and mainly used for 

• As a backup solution for internet access

Under Advanced>Network>3G/4G settings

• As the only way to access the internet(3G/4G router mode)

 

But for V1/2/3, The USB port is still capable for USB sharing(Storage sharing/FTP server/Media server). The support of printer server might vary in versions.

And V3 does not support printer server.

 

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices-Solution
2020-07-02 03:29:34 - last edited 2022-04-21 02:38:57

@Jamieguk 

Update:

Hi All,

Ever since TD-W9970 V4, the USB port is no longer supported USB file sharing and mainly used for 

• As a backup solution for internet access

Under Advanced>Network>3G/4G settings

• As the only way to access the internet(3G/4G router mode)

 

But for V1/2/3, The USB port is still capable for USB sharing(Storage sharing/FTP server/Media server). The support of printer server might vary in versions.

And V3 does not support printer server.

 

Thank you very much.

Best regards.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer BE550 New Software Enhances System Stability and Optimizes MLO Network Stability. TL-WA3001 Supports EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network in AP Mode and/or Multi-SSID Mode. If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-11 17:36:12

@Jamieguk 

 

 I am also having same problem. tried with multiple usb's. but still not able to detect. and also on router management site usb settings is missing too

Jamieguk wrote

I have tried plugging in a 4gb generic usb drive, a 1tb western digital drive and a 5tb seagate drive into the back of the router and the usb light on the front doesn't light up for any of them and I have no idea why. 

 

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-11 17:36:15

@Jamieguk 

 

 I am also having same problem. tried with multiple usb's. but still not able to detect. and also on router management site usb settings is missing too

Jamieguk wrote

I have tried plugging in a 4gb generic usb drive, a 1tb western digital drive and a 5tb seagate drive into the back of the router and the usb light on the front doesn't light up for any of them and I have no idea why. 

 

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-11 17:36:35

@Jamieguk 

 

 I am also having same problem. tried with multiple usb's. but still not able to detect. and also on router management site usb settings is missing too

 

 

 

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-24 12:04:39

@Sunshine sorry not working this way

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-24 17:17:20

@Jamieguk  plz make new soft for v4 this software not support usb storage  and usb prienter. Plz plz plz we are neaded this feature  not only internet

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-26 12:37:52

@MRgs 

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-26 12:59:52

@MRgs usb setting is not found

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-26 13:01:26

@MRgs 

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Re:TD-W9970 Not recognising any Usb devices
2021-01-27 06:11:25

@MRgs 

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