I have DD-WRT v24-sp2 vpnkong - build 15758M installed on my WNR3500L and decided to try and connect my NTFS formatted WD320GB external USB HDD to the router.
Before connecting the USB HDD, in the GUI I went to Services>USB and set:
- Core USB = enable
- USB 1.1 Support (UHCI) = enable
- USB 1.1 Support (OHCI) = enable
- USB 2.0 Support = enable
- USB Printer Support = disable
- USB Storage Support = enable
- Automatic Drive Mount = enabled
I then rebooted the router. After reboot, I connected my NTFS formatted USB HDD to the WNR3500L USB port but no light came on on the HDD.
With the HDD still connected, I logged on to the GUI. Going again to Services>USB I find that the USB HDD is not mounted-
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I thought maybe NTFS format is not liked, so I disconnected the HDD and reformatted the USB HDD to ext3. I then reconnected the HDD with exactly the same results.
Since installing the firmware, the only settings that I have changed from default are:
- Set new username and password
- Set Local IP
- Set SSID, Wireless Network Mode and disabled SSID Broadcast
- Set up Wireless Security
- Enabled UPnP
- Set Static Leases for all attached devices
- Made the USB settings above
How do I get my external USB HDD to mount?
Also tried with another external USB HDD, this one FAT formatted. Same result.
Prior to flashing to DD-WRT, the OEM firmware WNR3500L USB port supported HDD's.
It is interesting that the HDD light never comes on now when it is connected to the DD-WRT WNR3500L. It could be a firmware fault or even a hardware fault. The only way for me to test that is to re-flash the OEM firmware.
Hi rbscairns,
see:
http://tips.desipro.de/2010/08/30/usb-drive-not-recognized-wnr3500l/
Thanks for the heads up Kong. Pushing the power button off, waiting 10 seconds, and pushing the power button back on solved the problem.
I owe you a couple of beers if you get to North Queensland, one for your mod and the other for this. I expect I will need more guidance later when I start playing with VPN, so you might be getting a little drunk on me.
I've also had the same problem. I couldn't believe that it's so simple, but.. it worked. Thanks Kong!