Can i connect a external hard drive to my airport extreme and use it as a time capsule?
- Asked by Abdul S from Manassas
- Oct 1, 2012
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Yes, I do that. However, transferring data to/from the external HD is slower than from a Time Capsule with a built-in HD. It's much easier to change the HD as needed using the USB connection though.
- Answered by Christopher J from Newtown
- Dec 19, 2012
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