Belkin USB network adapter - SV650.org

Viney · 25-08-09, 07:27 AM

Anyone got one? Does it do the job?
Im thinking of getting this box of tricks so that the printer and portable hard drive (Powered) can be accessed by vernas laptop when my PC isnt on.

One of these

http://www.dabs.com/products/belkin-...l#imagegallery

maviczap · 25-08-09, 07:34 AM

I had one I think, but I couldn't get it to work with my printer. Check the compatability with yours before buying.

It might have just been my techno numptyness but I gave up in frustation

SoulKiss · 25-08-09, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Anyone got one? Does it do the job?
Im thinking of getting this box of tricks so that the printer and portable hard drive (Powered) can be accessed by vernas laptop when my PC isnt on.

One of these

http://www.dabs.com/products/belkin-...l#imagegallery

Forget that offer - it wont do the HD which I missed when I 1st read.

25-08-09, 08:55 AM

We've run a few machines off them in the worst case scenarios and they do seem to work ok running off various machines, printers etc..

Not used it with external HD, but can't see it being an issue.

25-08-09, 10:22 AM

I just hacked a old BT home hub that cost me nothing and it does the same.

Viney · 25-08-09, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Forget that offer - it wont do the HD which I missed when I 1st read.

Didnt see the 1st post. are you saying that whatever you were offering wouldnt do the hard drive?

SoulKiss · 25-08-09, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Didnt see the 1st post. are you saying that whatever you were offering wouldnt do the hard drive?

Netgear WS606 that I could loan you in a week or two once I move a server.

25-08-09, 11:31 AM

Bought one of these on a whim, then brought it back (unopened) when I read the reviews that said it was exceptionally slow - no good for me when I was hoping to use it to transform an external HDD into a NAS ie. use a hard drive on a network.

Viney · 25-08-09, 02:57 PM

Hmmm, not convinced now. I have read many a good review about it. Maybe i'll leave it for now.

25-08-09, 03:46 PM

For printer sharing across a network I've never had a whole lot of joy with printers that only have a USB interface. Seems pot luck, either they work or they dont'. If the printer has an "old" parallel port interface then hooking it up to an old HP JetDirect external box (must be pennies on ebay, every IT bod seems to have a few of them in a drawer someplace) works just about every time though.

Linksys do (or did) a net attached storage thingy nicknamed "the slug" - I'll try and dig out the product code for it - that was widely loved by geekdom as the onboard controller could be flashed to make a decent server in the palm of your hand type thingie.

25-08-09, 07:27 AM	#1
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Belkin USB network adapter Anyone got one? Does it do the job? Im thinking of getting this box of tricks so that the printer and portable hard drive (Powered) can be accessed by vernas laptop when my PC isnt on. One of these http://www.dabs.com/products/belkin-...l#imagegallery Last edited by Viney; 25-08-09 at 07:53 AM.

25-08-09, 07:34 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Belkin USB network adapter I had one I think, but I couldn't get it to work with my printer. Check the compatability with yours before buying. It might have just been my techno numptyness but I gave up in frustation __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

25-08-09, 08:55 AM	#4
Daimo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Belkin USB network adapter We've run a few machines off them in the worst case scenarios and they do seem to work ok running off various machines, printers etc.. Not used it with external HD, but can't see it being an issue.

25-08-09, 10:22 AM	#5
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Belkin USB network adapter I just hacked a old BT home hub that cost me nothing and it does the same.

25-08-09, 11:31 AM	#8
IrishRob Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Belkin USB network adapter Bought one of these on a whim, then brought it back (unopened) when I read the reviews that said it was exceptionally slow - no good for me when I was hoping to use it to transform an external HDD into a NAS ie. use a hard drive on a network.

25-08-09, 02:57 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Belkin USB network adapter Hmmm, not convinced now. I have read many a good review about it. Maybe i'll leave it for now.

25-08-09, 03:46 PM	#10
MiniMatt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Belkin USB network adapter For printer sharing across a network I've never had a whole lot of joy with printers that only have a USB interface. Seems pot luck, either they work or they dont'. If the printer has an "old" parallel port interface then hooking it up to an old HP JetDirect external box (must be pennies on ebay, every IT bod seems to have a few of them in a drawer someplace) works just about every time though. Linksys do (or did) a net attached storage thingy nicknamed "the slug" - I'll try and dig out the product code for it - that was widely loved by geekdom as the onboard controller could be flashed to make a decent server in the palm of your hand type thingie.

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