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Appio Author

Level 1

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AirPort Extreme connected to a USB hub and 2 hard drives

Hello,

Is it possible to connect an USB Hub to an 6th generation AirPort Extreme ?

I need to connect 2 external hard drives

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 7:36 AM

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John Galt

Level 10

146,180 points

Dec 21, 2022 8:34 AM in response to Appio

Yes. The only reliable way to connect multiple USB-powered hard disk drives to an Apple AirPort Extreme's USB port is through a powered hub.

If you posted the same question elsewhere I did not see it.

Dec 21, 2022 7:44 AM in response to Appio

We already answered the same question from you in another thread. Please check my answer there.

Dec 21, 2022 8:40 AM in response to John Galt

Multiple usb devices attached to airport … - Apple Community

Same question. Different title.

John Galt

Level 10

146,180 points

Dec 21, 2022 8:54 AM in response to Bob Timmons

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Appio Author

Level 1

9 points

Dec 21, 2022 11:27 AM in response to Bob Timmons

Thanks and I’m sorry for the same question twice.

I did not know if it had been posted

AirPort Extreme connected to a USB hub and 2 hard drives