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Are there any router like devices that would allow me to plug in a USB external HDD, and act like a local file server?

I currently have to plug my laptop in to an external HDD in order to access and share files on my home network. I want to eliminate this and access all the files without wires.

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    Most mid-range to high-end routers will support that. Just search on Amazon.
    – James P
    Mar 18, 2013 at 16:01
  • or: walmart.com/ip/… < as example
    – tao
    Mar 18, 2013 at 16:04

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There are tons of products in this category. Here's one. A lot routers include this functionality. Just search for router with USB drive and/or NAS.

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There are many routers with USB support that can be flashed with open-source firmware like DD-WRT and Tomato.

I am using a NETGEAR WNR3500Lv2 with Tomato Firmware.

Here is a live demo of the Tomato's USB/NAS page.

Here is the a live demo of the DD-WRT firmware. The features you're interested in are under the Services tab.

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