hanskah

my issue: USB storage wont work length of trouble shooting: over 3 weeks what works: everything but usb storage what doesnt work/ what is my problem: when i plug in my usb stick all connections are lost, resulting in my pineapple WPS light flashing. ive had my pineapple for over a month now so i dont know if my return would even be accepted. i actually dont want to return it, i want to use it. i will walk through what ive done in order to trouble shoot. first and foremost ive read and re-read the tutorial on this thread. i have also read ALL comments in this thread. i even went so far to purchase the recommended USB hub that doesnt draw power from pineapple (the dlink mentioned early in some of the comments) as well as the sandisk cruzer fit 4gb. everything works until the usb is plugged into the usb port. once that happens, all connections lights disappear, power light remains, then the WPS light blinks. i cant connect to this via ethernet, wireless, etc. ive feel like ive done some extensive trouble shooting after reading these comments. ive reset the pineapple twice, however still experience my pineapple being crippled once i connect it using the usb. i apologize if this is too detailed however wanted to make sure i have explained the scenarios that weve tested pineapple powered via original power adapter (firmware 3.0): - pineapple mark 4: usb port is not used. only power and data are connecting to the device. everything is factory settings, firmware 3.0 - usb stick: sandisk fit cruzer 4gb - network: pineapple> ethernet to desktop> desktop receiving data/ internet via wifi adapter. (data via wifi is spotless without any issues) shared internet connections sends data to pineapple. I can access the pineapple via my web browser, access pineapple bar, download the scripts, update my usb script to be set to enabled via the scripts directions from the first couple of pages from the thread. - all scripts download - usb stick is formatted correctly, empty, new out of the box - plug usb in - all network lights go out - power light remains on - WPS button flashes - this flashing WPS button doesnt stop. i thought perhaps i needed to be patient and let the pineapple think. i have let the pineapple sit over night with the same result. - when this light flashes, i cant SSH or connect via my browser. im using putty to SSH btw. before i go into the other scenarios ive done to help trouble shoot my device, i will stop to see if perhaps i am a noob and missed a basic step. has anyone experienced this flashing WPS button that cripples the pineapple? if more information is needed please let me know. any assistance is appreciated.