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Q: can I save windows 7 file into Airport Extreme's USB HDD

Hi,

 

I have one AirPort Extreme connected with a G-Technology 2 TB G drive using USB port. I have a new Windows 7 computer connected to the AirPort using ethernet cable but I cannot find the G-Technology drive in my Windows 7 explorer. 

 

Some internet sites mention Windows NTFS format is not supported in this type of setup. Could someone please confirm this? 

 

Thanks

 

Jason

Windows 7

Posted on Dec 29, 2014 2:12 PM

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Q: can I save windows 7 file into Airport Extreme's USB HDD

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  • by Niel,Helpful

    Niel Niel Dec 29, 2014 2:16 PM in response to guu80
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    Dec 29, 2014 2:16 PM in response to guu80

    The USB drive needs to be formatted as FAT16, FAT32, or Mac OS Extended (Journaled), and probably either needs to have its own power supply or be connected through a powered USB hub.

     

    An NTFS drive won't work; the base station can't read or share this format.

     

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  • by Japib,Helpful

    Japib Japib Dec 29, 2014 2:19 PM in response to guu80
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    Dec 29, 2014 2:19 PM in response to guu80

    I Confirm.

    For Airport Extreme to detect the drive, it needs to be either in Mac Format or in Universal Format (i.e. FAT32 or exFAT). You'll need to reformat the drive.

    To troubleshoot this issue & for further use, I recommend you install the Airport Utility program, which will be able to tell you if the drive is recognized or not.

  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Dec 29, 2014 2:22 PM in response to guu80
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    Dec 29, 2014 2:22 PM in response to guu80
    Some internet sites mention Windows NTFS format is not supported in this type of setup. Could someone please confirm this

    Confirmed  In addition,  Apple's support document confirms as well that formats of NTFS and exFAT are not supported with the AirPort Extreme.

     

    AirPort base stations: About USB disks - Apple Support

     

    Mac OS Extended (Journaled), also known as HFS+ is supported, as well as FAT16 and FAT32.

  • by guu80,

    guu80 guu80 Dec 29, 2014 5:27 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Dec 29, 2014 5:27 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob,

     

    Thank you very much for the answer.

     

    Happy Holidays!

     

    Jason