This is disappointing as it's not easy to format a hard drive larger than 32GB using FAT32 and most external hard drives are much larger than 32GB. Unlike the Iomega StorCenter ix2 that supports drives formatted using either FAT32 or NTFS file system, the Home Media Network Drive only supports those formatted using FAT32. The USB 2.0 port of the NAS server lets you extend the storage capacity by connecting an external hard drive. This is a much simper way compared with other devices where you have to create user accounts and apply settings to each account separately, making the whole process confusing for home users. Checking its box allows the account access to the folder. With "Secure" you'll see a list of user accounts pulled from your computer, each with a check box next to it. Each share folder includes a switch, with the choices of "Everyone" and "Secure." The former allows everyone to access it freely. The Home Media Network Drive has a very interesting way to limit users' access to the share folder. Also curiously missing, is support for Bluetooth devices, which was included in another iOmega product, the Iomega StorCenter ix2.
Common, but missing, features include: FTP, HTTP servers, download station, support for an IP camera, and remote over-the-Internet access. The Iomega Home Media Network Drive lacks many advanced features you'd expect to find in a NAS server.
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