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miltllama · 12-01-2010, 06:45 PM

I just got LR3, and eventually I want to be able to share my external hard drive over WiFi, but I don't yet have that capability. What I'm wondering is, if I import all my photos now by plugging the drive into the computer, will I have to re-import everything again when I go wireless? Or will it be a simple matter of telling Lightroom where the drive is located, and it will remember everything else? Thanks for your help in advance!

**Miguel** · 12-02-2010, 12:06 AM

I believe that Lightroom will remember where all your images are (without any re-linking) if you maintain the same name for the external hard drive when you go wireless.

If you end up changing the drive name, you simply have to point LR to the correct top folder and it should re-synch. There is a synchronize folder function.

Remember, you can export your catalog as a backup prior to going wireless.

M

Edvinas · 12-02-2010, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by miltllama

I just got LR3, and eventually I want to be able to share my external hard drive over WiFi, but I don't yet have that capability. What I'm wondering is, if I import all my photos now by plugging the drive into the computer, will I have to re-import everything again when I go wireless? Or will it be a simple matter of telling Lightroom where the drive is located, and it will remember everything else? Thanks for your help in advance!

Second case. You will just tell Lightroom where your pictures are.

Anyway, I strongly suggest you reconsider your setup. It is going to be very slow. I mean it — VERY slow. Keep your HDD with Lightroom library connected to your computer. Preferably over FireWire 800 or USB 3.

**Miguel** · 12-02-2010, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

It is going to be very slow. I mean it — VERY slow.

Yeah, I shoulda mentioned this too, I totally agree. LR3 is pretty poky already. Over a WiFi connection it won't be fun. Maybe store slideshows on your network so you can see the good stuff.

M

miltllama · 12-02-2010, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

It is going to be very slow. I mean it — VERY slow.

Originally posted by Miguel

Over a WiFi connection it won't be fun.

Would it help if I can use the 5Ghz band?

Edvinas · 12-02-2010, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by miltllama

Would it help if I can use the 5Ghz band?

No.

Anyway, you can't use the same LR library simultaneously. It needs exclusive access to it. So, keep your LR library on external HDD and bring that HDD to any workstation you want to use.

Share on NAS only processed and exported stuff.

miltllama · 12-02-2010, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

No. Anyway, you can't use the same LR library simultaneously. It needs exclusive access to it. So, keep your LR library on external HDD and bring that HDD to any workstation you want to use. Share on NAS only processed and exported stuff.

Gotcha, thanks for the heads up! The drive I've got right now is just a USB 2.0, do you know of any decent (but not too expensive) Firewire 800 drives with 1TB?

12-01-2010, 06:45 PM	#1
miltllama Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	Lightroom wireless? I just got LR3, and eventually I want to be able to share my external hard drive over WiFi, but I don't yet have that capability. What I'm wondering is, if I import all my photos now by plugging the drive into the computer, will I have to re-import everything again when I go wireless? Or will it be a simple matter of telling Lightroom where the drive is located, and it will remember everything else? Thanks for your help in advance!

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12-02-2010, 12:06 AM	#2
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	I believe that Lightroom will remember where all your images are (without any re-linking) if you maintain the same name for the external hard drive when you go wireless. If you end up changing the drive name, you simply have to point LR to the correct top folder and it should re-synch. There is a synchronize folder function. Remember, you can export your catalog as a backup prior to going wireless. M

12-02-2010, 05:26 AM	#3
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by miltllama I just got LR3, and eventually I want to be able to share my external hard drive over WiFi, but I don't yet have that capability. What I'm wondering is, if I import all my photos now by plugging the drive into the computer, will I have to re-import everything again when I go wireless? Or will it be a simple matter of telling Lightroom where the drive is located, and it will remember everything else? Thanks for your help in advance! Second case. You will just tell Lightroom where your pictures are. Anyway, I strongly suggest you reconsider your setup. It is going to be very slow. I mean it — VERY slow. Keep your HDD with Lightroom library connected to your computer. Preferably over FireWire 800 or USB 3.

12-02-2010, 07:29 AM	#4
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by Edvinas It is going to be very slow. I mean it — VERY slow. Yeah, I shoulda mentioned this too, I totally agree. LR3 is pretty poky already. Over a WiFi connection it won't be fun. Maybe store slideshows on your network so you can see the good stuff. M

12-02-2010, 07:39 AM	#5
miltllama Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 86 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edvinas It is going to be very slow. I mean it — VERY slow. Originally posted by Miguel Over a WiFi connection it won't be fun. Would it help if I can use the 5Ghz band?

12-02-2010, 08:11 AM	#6
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by miltllama Would it help if I can use the 5Ghz band? No. Anyway, you can't use the same LR library simultaneously. It needs exclusive access to it. So, keep your LR library on external HDD and bring that HDD to any workstation you want to use. Share on NAS only processed and exported stuff.

12-02-2010, 09:33 AM	#7
miltllama Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 86 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edvinas No. Anyway, you can't use the same LR library simultaneously. It needs exclusive access to it. So, keep your LR library on external HDD and bring that HDD to any workstation you want to use. Share on NAS only processed and exported stuff. Gotcha, thanks for the heads up! The drive I've got right now is just a USB 2.0, do you know of any decent (but not too expensive) Firewire 800 drives with 1TB?

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