While your router might seem like a single-purpose device, you can use its USB port for a variety of cool things. Here are some use cases worth exploring.

Many users remain unaware of the powerful capabilities hidden within their router's USB port. By connecting a USB drive or external hard disk, you can create a centralized storage hub, effectively ...

Many people focus mostly on the LAN ports at the back of the router. Meanwhile, the USB Port is often ignored or overlooked. It won’t be surprising if folks assume the USB port is meant for firmware ...

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Hello, I'm in a small pickle. Real first-world problem here: My set-up - I have a 4-bay HDD enclosure that I store all my files on. 1 drive has media, 1 has important documents (backed up to a cloud ...

Our fairly new wireless router has two(2) USB ports that claim they can be used as printer ports. What is the success rate and experience(s) of using these USB ports on the router, as a printer port?

D-Link has been producing wireless routers and other networking hardware for a number of years. The company has announced a new app that enables consumers to create their own cloud storage network.

The D-Link All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) is a compact travel router with a built in power plug that creates a wireless network from any wired connection and has a USB port for sharing files ...

Whether it's an older router you have lying around or the current one you're using, there are a lot of surprising features ...

WiFi-sharing enthusiasts FON have released their latest router, the Fonera 2.0n. As the name suggests, the Fonera 2.0n packs 802.11n support, but they've also packed it with social networking ...

Some time ago, ZDNet’s George Ou wrote an innovative article for TechRepublic about using USB flash drives or compact flash (CF) cards to upgrade a router. This week, I want to take that article a ...