AC4000 - Can the USB Ports be utilized for a stacked NAS Device?
Forgive my ignorance on this subject as technology has far surpassed my knowledge after my retirement many moons ago - lol. However, after purchasing an AC4000, I'm trying to utilize the USB ports for my 4TB hard drives to access files across the network. So far I've tried the following:
SSK Aluminum USB 3.0 to SATA Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 & 3.5 Inch HDD SSD SATA, Offline Clone Duplicator Function ($27)
and then
ORICO 2Bay Hard Drive Enclosure USB3.0 to SATA 3.5inch Enclosure Magnetic Tool-Free External HDD SSD Enclosure Storage Case Built-in Fan for Data Backup, NAS Expansion Up to 36TB(2x16) - DS200U3 ($80)
Although I had asked before I purchased these if they would work, I got mixed confused answers, and so I decided to try. Of course they didn't work.
The first one I had every doubt it wouldn't work and of course it did not. It only showed the first drive. Back it went.
On to the second. It seemed promising but but - ugh - dang - same thing - only the 1st drive is seen.
Some say it depends on the router. Some say I simply need a "REAL" NAS that attaches via the RJ45 Network Port, but I'm trying to avoid these pricier options ($250++)
I know I can get simple one drive cradles to utilize the USB Ports, but is there anything that will work on this model that multiple drives will be seen on one USB Port?
Is it even possible with this model or is there a model that supports this option?