PLugging a drive into USB port through the router

When i plug my LAcie 500gig into the USB port through the router, the drives never turns of its keeps spinning. Is there a way to put it to sleep when attached to the router?

In my view if any external device is plugged into any USB port on the Mac it is important that the device operating voltage in NOT more than the standard +5volt as specified by the USB pin specifications.  Anything of higher voltage is very likely to blow the internal fuse and the machine will fail to power up permanently.  I never had to replace one, but believe it is a full dismantling job with soldering  and replacement of specialised power supply fuse - if  that is in the design.
Failing this it may be a very expensive motherboard replacement job!!
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