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Convert DAS to NAS Easily (A Step-by-Step Guide for You)

by wefhl
01/02/2025
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Okay, so, a few days ago, I got this external hard drive, right? I plugged it into my computer, planning to use it as a direct-attached storage (DAS). You know, just a simple way to store some extra files. Everything was fine and dandy until I realized I needed something more… accessible. I wanted to be able to reach my files from other devices on my network, not just the computer it was plugged into. That’s when I thought, “Why not turn this DAS into a network-attached storage (NAS)?”

So, I started to look into it. I mean, how hard could it be? Turns out, it’s not that complicated, but it does require a few steps. First, I needed to make sure my computer was always on. After all, it was going to act as the “server” for my newly converted NAS. I went into the power settings and tweaked a few things to prevent it from going to sleep. That was easy enough.

Share the Drive on the Network

Next up, I had to share the drive on the network. I right-clicked on the external drive in File Explorer, went to “Properties,” and then found the “Sharing” tab. There was an option for “Advanced Sharing…” I clicked that, checked the box that said “Share this folder,” and then clicked on “Permissions.” I wanted everyone on my network to have access, so I gave “Everyone” full control. I know, I know, maybe not the most secure, but hey, it’s my home network. After clicking “Apply” and “OK” a bunch of times, my drive was officially shared.

Find the IP Address

Now, I needed to know my computer’s IP address. This is like the address that other devices use to find your computer on the network. I opened the Command Prompt by typing “cmd” in the Windows search bar. Then I typed in “ipconfig” and hit Enter. A whole bunch of information popped up, but I was looking for the “IPv4 Address.” I jotted that down because I knew I’d need it later.

Access the Shared Drive from Other Devices

The moment of truth! I grabbed my laptop, opened File Explorer, and in the address bar, I typed two backslashes, followed by the IP address of my computer, and then another backslash. Something like this: “\192.168.1.100”. I hit Enter, and boom! There was my shared drive, listed among the other network devices. I double-clicked it, and there were all my files, accessible from my laptop. Success!

I did the same thing on my phone. I used a file manager app that supports network shares, entered the same IP address, and voilà, I could access my files from my phone too. It felt pretty awesome, to be honest. I basically turned my simple external hard drive into a mini-cloud storage for my home network.

Keep It Running Smoothly

  • Keep the “server” computer on: This is crucial. If the computer hosting the shared drive is off, you won’t be able to access the files.
  • Make sure the drive is always connected: Don’t unplug the drive from the computer, or you’ll lose the connection.
  • Check your network connection: Sometimes, if your network is acting up, you might have trouble accessing the shared drive. A simple restart of the router usually does the trick.

And that’s pretty much it! It took me a bit of trial and error, but I finally managed to convert my DAS to a NAS. Now, I can easily share files between all my devices at home, and it’s all thanks to a little bit of tinkering. It’s not as fancy as a dedicated NAS device, but for my needs, it works just fine. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, go for it! It’s a fun little project, and you might be surprised at how useful it can be.

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