This article covers how to connect a USB printer or hard drive to a modem we supplied via USB, so you can print from any device connected to your Wi-Fi or access your files on that hard drive.

Unsure which modem you have? Here's a quick visual guide to our modems .

The DN8245 modem is not able to have a USB printer or hard drive connected. 

Access a hard drive over Wi-Fi

This will provide fast and wireless access to your files and content on that drive.

Ultra Hub and Ultra Hub Plus
For steps on how to set up your USB hard drive please have a look at Connect a USB hard drive  in the linked FAQ.

Wireless modem (HG659)
For detailed information of how to set up your external hard drive please have a look at Connect USB devices section in this FAQ . Please note there is only support for FAT32/FAT or NTFS-formatted drives.

Vodafone Station modem
For detailed information of how to set up your external hard drive please have a look at section 4.2 of the Vodafone Station User Manual . Please note there is only support for up to 2 TB (TeraByte) drive.

Connecting a hard drive or printer to your modem

Ultra Hub and Ultra Hub Plus
For steps on how to set up your USB printer please have a look at Connect a printer to your modem in this FAQ  or Connect a USB hard drive .

Wireless modem (HG659)
For detailed information of how to set up your USB printer please have a look at Connect USB devices section in this FAQ .

Vodafone Station modem
You can connect USB printers to the Vodafone Station modem, so you can easily print from any device on your network. For more detailed information please have a look at section 4.3 of the Vodafone Station User Manual .

Vodafone Broadband Complete modem
For the illustrated steps, see your Full Manual that came with your Broadband Complete modem.