RT-N66U: Can't transfer 1GB files to USB port...

[rirusssma]

I was able to transfer large files to the HD attached to the USB port on the RT-N66U without any problems. Now, only small files of 10mb or so can be transferred.
I have cleaned out everything possible, the HD has way enough space, the computers HD are large in capacity where the files come from.
The PC is hardwired to the Router.

I get this error after a long idle HERE

Any suggestions where to start looking?

 

[kenhlan]

could not understand if this is a new problem on and old drive, or a new problem on a new drive.

I have no direct experience with usb connected to router drives, but I do know that disk formats matter (e.g. If it is formatted FAT32, then that format cannot handle file sizes >4GB...)

 

[stevech]

probably wants linux extfs - formatted by the router. Some routers I've read have no formatter/initializer.

NTFS under Linux is really slow, esp. writes.

 

[rirusssma]

Yes, that was it ...... the Formatting..

All we sometimes need is a different view to see things clear.

Thanks so much for your great help.

Thank you kenhlan

Thank you stevech

Regards.-

 

[stevech]

Know that linux extfs varieties can be mounted and read under windows with freeware...

http://www.diskinternals.com/download/

E.g., USB3 or eSATA connected to NAS for backups. If needed, plug into windows PC and get files.

 

[htismaqe]

Know that linux extfs varieties can be mounted and read under windows with freeware...

http://www.diskinternals.com/download/

E.g., USB3 or eSATA connected to NAS for backups. If needed, plug into windows PC and get files.

You can also read them via a Linux LiveCD or in a Linux VM. The Disk Internals driver is easier but the other two options I've found to be much more reliable.