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.

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

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 ...

You may already know how to use a USB port on your computer or smart TV, but what about the one on your router? It can turn your router into a media hub, a personal cloud server, a backup machine, and ...

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.

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...

We often use external hard drives and USB drives to store collections of movies, photos, music and more due to the large storage space they offer. However, it can be a hassle to connect them ...

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 ...

Netgear announces its latest Smart Wi-Fi Router, the Nighthawk R7000, that can do a lot more than just sharing the Internet. The new device is capable of delivering fast Wi-Fi performance, and working ...

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 ...

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

CNET editor Dong Ngo picks his top five true dual-band Wi-Fi routers that also offer excellent network storage features, either via their internal storage or when coupled with an external hard drive.