Posted December 13, 2015 Hi, I have an old PC i want to make it into a media server NAS, but I don't want to plug it into my router. Does it need to be physically attached to the router or can I use a NAS wirelessly in a cupboard somewhere? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/504439-can-you-create-a-wireless-nas/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 13, 2015 well.. aside from a power cable, yeah, you can. you'll be limited by the speed of your house's wifi tho. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/504439-can-you-create-a-wireless-nas/#findComment-6733743 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 13, 2015 Wouldn't recommend wireless but I believe it is possible. If you have it wired your access speeds (Read and Write) will be better than having it wireless. If its ugly just slap it in a cardboard box with some air holes next to the router and write on it "Ultimate Golden Covered Diamond In-crusted 4K Gaming PC" Wow this was old as heck, Need to update this signature! Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/504439-can-you-create-a-wireless-nas/#findComment-6733745 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 13, 2015 Well it speed with be limited and they might he delay in the copying/transferring of files and the connect may not be stable and you may lose data. Magical Pineapples
