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Title: DIR-868L and 250Gb and 2Tb USB drives with SharePort
Post by: FurryNutz on February 28, 2014, 03:26:25 PM
DIR-868L v1.07
Windows 7x64
Shareport v4.00
250Gb USB Drive:
(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_250Gb_Drive.png)

(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_250Gb_DriveMounted.png)

MetaData folder size was less that 1Mb.

2Tb USB drive:
(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_2Tb_Drive.png)

(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_2Tb_Drive_DeviceManager.png)

(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_2Tb_DriveConnected.png)

(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_2Tb_Drive_SearchContent.png)

(http://images.dlink.com/new/articles/FORUMS/FAQ/58312/DIR868Lv107_2Tb_Drive_Mounted.png)

MetaData folder size was 55Mb

I noticed that upon mounting of the drive, a log in pop up appeared. I logged in with my routers admin credentials and was able to access the drive.

I was able to delete files and folder with out issue.

I presume that the metadata folder and other hidden folders maybe generated by the router and needs to remain on the drive.

FYI, not all 2Tb or higher drives may work. I believe my drive works on the DIR-868L by luck and is not officially supported by D-Link:
Router USB HDD Max Size FAQ (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=58799.0)