Pogoplug Classic Media Sharing Device in Pink or Black (POGO-B01 or POGO-P21) $15 + Free Shipping (expired)

Not bad. Looking for the pogoplug that backs up as well, however, and I don't think this unit does that.

I may jump on it, but I'll see about it later...

How does this exactly work? I can just attach an external hard drive to this and access it on my network and most importantly remotely somehow? Are there fees to access it remotely? Thanks

Quote from SGS-1 : How does this exactly work? I can just attach an external hard drive to this and access it on my network and most importantly remotely somehow? Are there fees to access it remotely? Thanks

I'm not so knowledgeable about this myself. This is what I found....

Here's the description from Amazon:
Pogoplug POGO-B01 is a multimedia sharing device that lets you connect any external hard drive and then access and share your content over the internet. Installation takes less than 60 seconds and there are no monthly fees. The Pogoplug can be configured in a matter of minutes. The web-based setup program detects the device on your network, and allows you to create a username and password so that you can securely access your files from any web browser, anywhere. Mobile access is also available via the iPhone, iPod touch, Android, Palm, and Blackberry. Photos, videos, and music can be viewed with ease -- the Pogoplug will automatically find them on connected hard drives. You can also browse the drives manually, allowing you to download any stored file, regardless of its type. There are no hidden fees with the Pogoplug for remote access -- the account is completely free, ensuring that your only cost for the device is the cost of the device itself. Optional software is available for your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. It provides desktop access to drives connected to the Pogoplug, and can also copy files to files stored on your Pogoplug drive automatically. Simply configure "watched" folders -- any files added to those folders will automatically be copied to a connected drive on the Pogoplug, ensuring that your latest downloads are available remotely.

There is also a ton of info on these previous SD threads:
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/8...r-b01-pink
http://slickdeals.net/f/5155510-P...west-Price
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/7...ce-pogop21

Quote from SGS-1 : How does this exactly work? I can just attach an external hard drive to this and access it on my network and most importantly remotely somehow? Are there fees to access it remotely? Thanks

the stock version just connects what ever storage you hook up to it to their web portal.

basically a cloud storage but the hardware is physically located in your house/office/.etc.

remember the speed is limited to the upload speed of your internet connection.

For those in California, this is just about as good as the $13 Buy.com deal that I paid $14.77 for, after taxes.

I only bought one last time and slapped Arch on it. Now I'm grabbing another two

Works great with Hamachi for SSH tunneling and so much more.

Quote from gabe23111 : I'm not so knowledgeable about this myself. This is what I found.... Here's the description from Amazon: Pogoplug POGO-B01 is a multimedia sharing device that lets you connect any external hard drive and then access and share your content over the internet. Installation takes less than 60 seconds and there are no monthly fees. The Pogoplug can be configured in a matter of minutes. The web-based setup program detects the device on your network, and allows you to create a username and password so that you can securely access your files from any web browser, anywhere. Mobile access is also available via the iPhone, iPod touch, Android, Palm, and Blackberry. Photos, videos, and music can be viewed with ease -- the Pogoplug will automatically find them on connected hard drives. You can also browse the drives manually, allowing you to download any stored file, regardless of its type. There are no hidden fees with the Pogoplug for remote access -- the account is completely free, ensuring that your only cost for the device is the cost of the device itself. Optional software is available for your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. It provides desktop access to drives connected to the Pogoplug, and can also copy files to files stored on your Pogoplug drive automatically. Simply configure "watched" folders -- any files added to those folders will automatically be copied to a connected drive on the Pogoplug, ensuring that your latest downloads are available remotely. There is also a ton of info on these previous SD threads: http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/8...r-b01-pink http://slickdeals.net/f/5155510-P...west-Price http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/7...ce-pogop21

Quote from fyu : the stock version just connects what ever storage you hook up to it to their web portal. basically a cloud storage but the hardware is physically located in your house/office/.etc. remember the speed is limited to the upload speed of your internet connection.

Thanks! Repped.

Quote from Atachi : For those in California, this is just about as good as the $13 Buy.com deal that I paid $14.77 for, after taxes. I only bought one last time and slapped Arch on it. Now I'm grabbing another two Works great with Hamachi for SSH tunneling and so much more.

Is yours the E02 or P21/B01 when you got it?

Can you share the files on the drive with friends and family? Is there a special share link or do you have to give them full access?
Also, can they upload files to it remotely too or does the pc have to be on the network to upload?

If my external hard drive sleeps from inactivity, will this be a problem if I try to access it remotely? Does it start up somehow?

Thanks

Quote from SGS-1 : Is yours the E02 or P21/B01 when you got it? Can you share the files on the drive with friends and family? Is there a special share link or do you have to give them full access? Also, can they upload files to it remotely too or does the pc have to be on the network to upload? If my external hard drive sleeps from inactivity, will this be a problem if I try to access it remotely? Does it start up somehow? Thanks

You can share files/folder or files with family and friend via link. They can upload files if you provide them access to mypogoplug.com website ...you need to share your account info...I'm not sure if they can upload to a folder which you have shared via link ...need to try that out...But if you have access to your account they can upload from PC\Iphone (both tested) and from Andriod phone.
I have hooked up 2 3 TB drives...one goes to sleep and other one dont .(need to figure out how i put both to sleep)....but its more of WOL concept ...it not the fastest ...but its good enough for me ....I have tried streaming large AVI file outside my home network ...it takes less than a minute to establish connection after that its fine...MIne is 18 MBPS\4 MBPS Upld\Dwnld speed connection

Quote from SGS-1 : Is yours the E02 or P21/B01 when you got it? Can you share the files on the drive with friends and family? Is there a special share link or do you have to give them full access? Also, can they upload files to it remotely too or does the pc have to be on the network to upload? If my external hard drive sleeps from inactivity, will this be a problem if I try to access it remotely? Does it start up somehow?

Like everyone else in that thread, I received an E02.

Keep in mind that my experiences do not reflect what you would encounter straight out of the box. I had to install Arch onto an external USB drive.

I have lighttpd set up to serve static content, so I can send out HTTP links that will work in web browsers.

As for general file access, I just use LogMeIn Hamachi to create a private network, tell people to join said network, and give them a set of credentials for Samba access to the appropriate SMB share.
This basically emulates "cloud" storage. Full read/write access (if I set it) and it appears just like a local drive when connected.

There will be a slight delay when trying to access files from a drive that has spun down, but it'll work as normal once the drive wakes up from sleep.

I'm in for one. I have been wanting one for a while to maybe set up as an offsite backup, so now I can at least try that. And for $15 if it sucks for that, I can at least find something useful for it

Quote from Atachi : Like everyone else in that thread, I received an E02. Keep in mind that my experiences do not reflect what you would encounter straight out of the box. I had to install Arch onto an external USB drive. I have lighttpd set up to serve static content, so I can send out HTTP links that will work in web browsers. As for general file access, I just use LogMeIn Hamachi to create a private network, tell people to join said network, and give them a set of credentials for Samba access to the appropriate SMB share. This basically emulates "cloud" storage. Full read/write access (if I set it) and it appears just like a local drive when connected. There will be a slight delay when trying to access files from a drive that has spun down, but it'll work as normal once the drive wakes up from sleep.

Is there a reason why you "had" to install Arch instead of using it straight out of box? Any instructions somewhere that will show how to set this all up with Hamachi?

Basically my needs are having a drive connected to it and share files back and forth (like dropbox) without paying any other fees besides this box.

Also, are there any other untapped potential for this device that I am missing?

Quote from SGS-1 : Basically my needs are having a drive connected to it and share files back and forth (like dropbox) without paying any other fees besides this box.

Me too. Will it do this?

Quote from SGS-1 : Is there a reason why you "had" to install Arch instead of using it straight out of box? Any instructions somewhere that will show how to set this all up with Hamachi? Basically my needs are having a drive connected to it and share files back and forth (like dropbox) without paying any other fees besides this box. Also, are there any other untapped potential for this device that I am missing?

Oh. The had refers to the aspect of installing it to an external USB drive. You can't install Arch to internal storage.

If all you want is Dropbox-like functionality, you should be fine with using it straight out of the box. I strongly advise that you do this, as you'll continue to get manufacturer support, should anything go awry.

There's a short video on the What is Pogoplug [pogoplug.com] page that explains what it can do.

On the other hand, installing Arch lets you do pretty much anything a low-powered Linux machine could do. Print server, AirPlay receiver, IRC bouncer, Transmission (BitTorrent client), etc.
Only downside is that it takes quite a bit of time to set it all up.

There aren't any detailed all-in-one instructions for what I've done. Getting Arch set up on the Pogoplug E02 is straightforward [archlinuxarm.org]. Beyond that, your mileage may vary.

Looking back at my notes, I have down that Hamachi requires TUN before it can be activated (ExecStartPre=modprobe tun) and that I used systemctl/systemd for automatic startup... and that all the guides I found online were useless.