Can I connect my external USB drive to my NG1100? It has 2 USB Ports, but I don't know if this is what they are for. I'd like to have it accessible via SMB if possible. What would I need to do for this?

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Shurato wrote to All <=-

Can I connect my external USB drive to my NG1100? It has 2 USB Ports,
but I don't know if this is what they are for. I'd like to have it accessible via SMB if possible. What would I need to do for this?

According to the official documentation at https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-1100/io-ports.html:

"USB ports on the device can be used for a variety of purposes.

The primary use for the USB ports is to install or reinstall the operating system on the device. Beyond that, there are numerous USB devices which can expand the base functionality of the hardware, including some supported by add-on packages. For example, UPS/Battery Backups, Cellular modems, GPS
units, and storage devices. Though the operating system also supports wired and wireless network devices, these are not ideal and should be avoided."

In my opinion, I think those USB ports are not meant to be used in the way
you want to use them.

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