Its a linux box why would it run NTFS? ext3 is at least an equal to NTFS and since its a network device and not a USB device why would you care what the underlying hard drive format is?

Using it now with my new OCZ flashdrive, I'm loving it !

any reports on LAN transfer speeds from the current owners?

slower than I thought it would be LAN wise, although I dont know if that's because i'm running it through two homeplugs (through the house mains) which are both on extension leads, so they're not getting their top speeds. I'm also running it off a flash drive rather than a hard drive, which I imagine will make it even slower.

Probably better to ask someone who's running their machine directly to the router and using a proper drive.

Hmm, useless? haha

Originally Posted by steveo_mcg
Its a linux box why would it run NTFS? ext3 is at least an equal to NTFS and since its a network device and not a USB device why would you care what the underlying hard drive format is?

Cause I don't intend on keeping my hard drive permanently affixed to it, and since NTFS is the standard for drives these days on Windows, NTFS would almost be considered a requirement for the majority of people to make proper use of the device.

What OS does the NSD-100 use?
ex:ucosii, ecos, uClinux, ...

Any ideas if you can use it as a webserver also if your website is stored on the usb hdd?

Scott

this device looks like the perfect way to share a printer and an HDD over the home LAN - It seems to be the cheapest solution to that problem ,even without the BT client.

Anyone know if it handles multi-funtion printers - ie can you scan over the LAN from a printer/fax/scanner ?

Slewis, Scuzz - sorry I've no idea, the product has since been returned after we reviewed it.

Several major problems with this device:
- There is a blog on the net that suggests a firmware upgrade, but I struggled to find the download!
- The same blog suggests you can put any Linux distro on the machine, but not as firmware, instead it would be a usermode linux type thing (unsure).
- 10GB minimum (wtf) as per previous comments is true
- Only natively formatted disks.
- Mine was unreliable so I returned it. This may have been my specific box, but I've read others have the exact problem: it will stream data to an HTPC for a while and then cut out.

Bought myself a second hand NSLU2 and I'm loving it!

All the best.

hi can enyone help got one of these and setting up is a problem ie..

i loose internet connection when setting up

connection through wan miniport (pppoe)
error 815 broadband network connectorcould not be established on your computer
because your remote server is not responding

i have managed to set things up but get no connection

heeeelp

I don't see why you'd need to take your firewall down for the bt client.. just forward the port you want to use

and the split usb cables aren't really needed with usb 2.0.. also you could start torrents if you left a rig on (but then that defeats the whole point of buying this for me) with remote desktop- this is a cool little device for peeps who can't setup a network.. not being able to access the torrents remotely out the lan is kinda strange- maybe they figure it's saving you from yourself as you also won't be running any blacklists (which is not a good idea anyhow- especially nowdays)

hi can anyone help with advice on pppoe can we get it in the uk .... if so is it with a wireless router


my guess is i can only use this with pppoe

as i get the error 815 pppoe .... and loose Internet connection

i have tried on the emprex forum but pointless ... the worst ever support i have come across

any advice would be appreciated

i couldn't delete my previous post's so i guess i better explain how stupid i am ...
i tried to set the emprex up with a dsl modem and Ethernet switch (oh dear) how silly am i
well if you read the guide for the emprex nsd 100 and have little knowledge of networking ...you might do the same thing in the UK
this will not work a router is required ...now i have this little box up and running i would like to say it is lots of fun

I just found this on ebuyer cheap, just incase anyones interested :)
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/250413

Originally Posted by Tasslehoff
I just found this on ebuyer cheap, just incase anyones interested :)
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/250413

Thanks for the heads-up. So good I bought it twice.

Good little bit of kit, just wish that there was more of a user/hack group for it.

I've got an old P3 450MHz workstation I inherited from somewhere that seems like it might be a good candidate to build into something like this. Would it be possible to set up automatic scanning of downloaded files for virii, etc?

Just schedule a run of clamd with cron. This is how I did it, worked perfect.

I have made a new flash image for this emprex nsd-100 that gives you a root telnet access from boot without faffing about with samba shares . Also it will run a script at boot from the hard disc. Thus you can make it run anysoftware you like when it boots. I have an etch debian buil bolted on the side at the moment that starts up my SSH daemon , and lighttpd , and mldonkey, and I am working on a virtual desktop as well.

Flash image is available at http://emprex.codejs.com/index.php in the "emprex hardware other" forum. You will have to join to access this area. It is also available for a while at

http://www.dci2000.eclipse.co.uk/kau/p2p/V03R14_pale.bin
http://www.dci2000.eclipse.co.uk/kau/p2p/boot
( save this file dont cut/paste )

Enjoy,

Pale