Access USB drive that's connected to RT-AC68U in AP mode

[reddevil0728]

It can be detected by the router, but how do I access it on my mac?

 

[Shelbrain]

See if this method works for you:
1. Plug the external Hard Drive into the router and turn it on
2. Format the drive if prompted
3. You should be able to see the drive if you go into either Finder > Shared > [Router Name] or Finder > [your name]'s Mac > Devices > Network > [Router Name]. If you don't see it you may have to connect to your router's settings as directed in the manufacturer's guide or by typing http://192.168.1.1 in your browser window.

 

[reddevil0728]

I did point 3 previously, but it failed to connect

 

[ColinTaylor]

You can't. When the router is in access point mode most of the other services are disabled because it is assumed that the primary router will be handling those.

UPDATE July 2024: The above statement is no longer true. For many years now the USB applications (e.g. Samba and FTP) have also been available in AP mode.

 

[reddevil0728]

You can't. When the router is in access point mode most of the other services are disabled because it is assumed that the primary router will be handling those.

Seems like that's the case

 

[Rankdropper84]

Can't you use use ftp or smb and just mount the drive? Forgive me if I'm wrong since I've never used a mac before

 

[reddevil0728]

Can't you use use ftp or smb and just mount the drive? Forgive me if I'm wrong since I've never used a mac before

Somehow the options disappeared in AP mode