If you're an iPad Pro user wondering if you can access an external hard drive connected to an Airport Extreme router, the good news is that it is indeed possible. The Airport Extreme base station allows you to connect a USB hard drive to it, turning it into a network-attached storage device that can be accessed by multiple devices, including your iPad Pro. Today, we'll walk you through the simple steps to access your hard drive from your iPad Pro.
Firstly, ensure that your external hard drive is connected to one of the USB ports on your Airport Extreme base station. Once connected, make sure that your hard drive is formatted to a compatible file system that can be read by both the Airport Extreme and your iPad Pro. The Airport Extreme supports a few common file systems like HFS+ and FAT32, so you may need to reformat your drive if it's using a different file system.
On your iPad Pro, open the Files app. This is where you can access and manage files from various locations, including cloud storage services, local storage, and network-attached storage devices. Tap on "Browse" located at the bottom of the screen, then select "Location" and tap on "Edit." Toggle the switch for your Airport Extreme base station to enable it as a shared location.
Once your Airport Extreme base station is set up as a shared location in the Files app, you should see your connected external hard drive listed under the network locations. Tap on the Airport Extreme base station, and you should be able to access the files stored on your external hard drive directly from your iPad Pro.
Remember, for security reasons, it's important to protect your network and hard drive with strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access. You can set up user accounts and permissions on the Airport Utility software to control who can read, write, or modify files on the connected hard drive.
With this setup, you can easily access your important files, photos, videos, and documents stored on your external hard drive connected to the Airport Extreme base station, all from the convenience of your iPad Pro. Whether you're at home or away, having this seamless access to your files can greatly enhance your productivity and convenience.
Ultimately, utilizing the capabilities of your Airport Extreme base station to connect and access an external hard drive from your iPad Pro opens up a world of possibilities in terms of file management and sharing. So, go ahead, connect your hard drive, follow these steps, and enjoy the benefits of having your files accessible anytime, anywhere, right from your beloved iPad Pro.