How do I make a USB memory stick plugged into my router show up on my Mac?
I have several USB sticks: and would like to plug them into my router — an EE Home Hub — so I can access them over my local network.
How do I do this … ?
Mac mini, macOS 15.5
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That depends 100% on the specific model hub and what options it supports.
It may also depend on whether your hub is managed by your ISP, or you have access to the admin interface.
Start by looking at the router itself - look for a make and model number. That's the place to start.
Then describe how (if at all) you manage your router. Most of them have some kind of web interface, so you can try putting the router's address into Safari (likely something like: http://192.168.1.1/ - check System Settings -> Network -> <interface> -> Router Address for the specific number to use in your case).
The admin interface may require a username and password. If you have this, great. If not, you may need to talk to your ISP.
Once you're in your admin interface you may have options for sharing attached disks. Until you can see that, there's no way to know what's next.
There is just a chance that the router will blindly share an attached drive to the network (<shudder>), so it may be worth just attaching the drive then using the Finder -> Go -> Connect To Server and entering the IP address taken from System Settings, above. Again, a username and password may be required, depending on the router's configuration.
At the end of the day, though, depending on what you're trying to do, it may just be easier to plug them into your Mac and share them from there.