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?

One of the most underrated (and often overlooked) features of modern routers is the USB port, but it's not just a design quirk. That little slot can unlock a surprising range of possibilities. Gone ...

The rise in mobile computing has forced most businesses to manage not just desktop workstations, but also notebooks, tablets and smartphones. Networking enables companies to share resources between ...

I just spent the last 15min uninformatively googling for the answer to "Can I connect a powered USB hub to a wireless router to expand the number of available ports". I got a lot of conflicting ...

It's common to connect a printer to a computer with a USB cable, but this limits printer access to only one computer, unless you take additional steps. If you want to make your printer available to ...

In today’s hyperconnected world—where remote work, streaming, and cloud services are part of everyday life—the WiFi router has gone from being a secondary accessory to becoming a central pillar of our ...

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. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs ...

What’s Thanksgiving without turkey and routers? What’s Thanksgiving without turkey and routers? is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Earlier this week Buffalo beat Netgear to market with the first commercially available 802.11ac ...

Q: I am a customer of Comcast/Xfinity. Recently, I changed my old modem/router for a new modem/router and everything connected without issue except for my printer, which is an Epson Workforce 645.

Well, you could transform your wired printer into a wireless option with a few tricks. It won’t be as straightforward compared to the real deal, but if you’re willing to put in the work, you may not ...