Air Port use without internet connection.

I am trying to use my Air Port (AP) as just an external hard drive. I can not currently connect to the internet by wireless or ethernet. Is is possible to use the AP as just an external hard drive?

I have tried to connect my AP to my Macbook Pro via a USB only, but it does not show up as an external drive on my Macbook.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Pk

Air Port -OTHER

Posted on Aug 24, 2015 1:31 PM

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Aug 24, 2015 2:27 PM in response to medicpke

I don't see a Thunderbolt + USB cord

That item does not exist.


You need to use a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter.......or......a USB to Ethernet adapter, but the Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter offers better performance, so that is the way to go as long as you have an available Thunderbolt port on the Mac.


http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC704LL/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter?afid=p238 %7Cs8mt5HyO9-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid…


http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD463LL/A/thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adap ter

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