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.

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That USB port on your router looks useful, but plugging in the wrong device can create security and performance problems ...

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In its ongoing battle against internet bottlenecks -- or let's face it -- techie bragging rights, Netgear has launched two more devices with that sweet, sweet 802.11ac data flow. Joining its recently ...

ASUS launches their RT-AC52U with USB-AC50, an AC750 dual-band router and AC450 wireless adapter package that provides consumers with an extremely affordable instant upgrade to the latest 802.11ac ...

D-Link announces at CES 2012 its flagship HD Media Router 3000 (DIR-857), which is equipped with USB 3.0 and SharePort cloud service, supporting over-the-Internet file sharing. Former CNET editor Dong ...

Currently have an aging 3.5" 5400 rpm hard drive attached in a powered external enclosure, with backups and shared pics and music for the PCs in the house. I want to replace the drive before too long ...