Looking for info on network accessible storage

[Loa]

Hello,

I've read a few threads in here but it's still not clear for me what the limitations of a NAS really are.

What I'm looking for: storage that will be easily accessible for the 2 computers on our wireless (router) network.

Will any NAS do this? Any recommended brands? And, more importantly: can I treat a NAS drive exactly like a regular drive?

Thanks

Loa

 

[fireshot91]

Yes, any NAS will be able to do that.

I'd recommend a Drobo.

You can treat a NAS drive exactly like a regular external drive, if it has a USB port on it.

 

[Loa]

You can treat a NAS drive exactly like a regular external drive, if it has a USB port on it.

Thanks for the info, but I'll rephrase that last question. If I plug the NAS to my computer through USB, how will the MacBook access it?

I've heard that most NAS are plugged directly into the router.

Loa

 

[fireshot91]

Thanks for the info, but I'll rephrase that last question. If I plug the NAS to my computer through USB, how will the MacBook access it?

I've heard that most NAS are plugged directly into the router.

Loa

Oh yeah, sorry.

Yes, most NAS drives are plugged directly into the router, because they're meant for that.

But, if you plug it into your Macbook through USB, it'll mount as normal. If you have it set up as 4 un-raided drives that mount differently (Through settings), then it'll mount as 4 different drives. If you have it mount as one raided drive, it'll mount as one drive on your Macbook.

 

[Loa]

Thanks.

Thought it would be more complicated!

Loa