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RE: Use PC as NAS

Err — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:12:31 GMT

Hello all, thanks for the links and advice, I'm always ready to explore ways of not spending money.
I usually ready my old threads, just in case I get some useful info.
We all need external and reliable backup and file share alternatives, why pay for them if you can make them from easily available old components.

RE: Use PC as NAS

Berton — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:22:46 GMT

This question was asked 3 months ago and the poster may not be reading but the premise behind NAS device such as the Buffalo LinkStation is it is like a computer, has a 200MHz CPU in it. They do not allow accessing the Internet therefore would tend to be more secure. A computer dedicated to a NAS would also not be used for anything else. It doesn't have to be fast, just needs a NIC to allow an Ethernet connection to a Switch or Router. Network Magic is good at recognizing the Buffalo is attached or if it is not, looks like a computer when connected [had to buy NM to get the larger number of connections, free for up to 3].

RE: Use PC as NAS

shags72 — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:33:26 GMT

Don't know if this would help you but I ran accross this while doing security setup.

Build a NAS Device With an Old PC and Free Software

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/120607network_storage.htm

RE: Use PC as NAS

Err — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:34:12 GMT

I found a Linux OS that is designed to solve this query. http://restore.holonyx.com/

RE: Use PC as NAS

Err — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:19:01 GMT

I do have a cross over cable and I am able to set-up a had-hoc network and transfer files if neither of the two computers are accessing the internet. However I am not able to transfer files while having internet access on both computers.
I want to be able to transfer several Gigabytes of data to my file server PC while it is using a torrent client to share files, I also want to be able to simultaneously access the net with the PC that is sending files to my file server.

RE: Use PC as NAS

chilly willy — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:27:21 GMT

Hi Err

You will need a "crossover" cable of appropriate length.

Read this:

[url]http://www.home-network-help.com/crossover.html[/url]

Use PC as NAS

Err — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:15:58 GMT

XP PRO SP2

Is it possible to use an application to get one computer to recognise the other as Network Attached Storage device when they are connected via Ethernet?
I am asking this because I want to transfer large files from one PC to another while accessing the net on both computers.
Both computers have an Ethernet card and a wifi card card.
They are both connected to my router via wifi.