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how can I connect an external hdd/flash storage thru usb-c port of sagemcom TMobile home internet gateway to be accessed wirelessly in home by wifi?

  • 23 November 2023
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how can I connect an external hdd/flash storage thru usb-c port of sagemcom TMobile home internet gateway to be accessed wirelessly in home by wifi?


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@Hpanda, one cannot access an external hard drive or flash drive connected to the USB-C port on any of the TMO HI 5G gateways.  If you have a router connected to your gateway, you would be able to wirelessly access a HDD plugged in the USB port.  The USB port on the gateway can be used as a power source (say, for a small fan to cool the gateway).

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@Hpanda, one cannot access an external hard drive or flash drive connected to the USB-C port on any of the TMO HI 5G gateways.  If you have a router connected to your gateway, you would be able to wirelessly access a HDD plugged in the USB port.  The USB port on the gateway can be used as a power source (say, for a small fan to cool the gateway).

Not clear.   ‘router connected to Gateway via what?  …. USB port on gateway as power source…?  But there is only one vacant USB C port; the lower one is for power. 

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Routers can be connected to the gateway either wirelessly or by ethernet cable. Typically, ethernet is preferred. The USB port on the gateway can provide 5V power to a device, and it is often used by those who use a 5v cooling fan to help cool the gateway, when they are having overheating problems with their gateways.

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