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Re: USB connection
@Lv23 wrote:
Wondering how to connect a USB device to Orbi WiFi router/modem combo. Is there an external device I can purchase to make connection since there is not a USB port on Orbi.
There are plenty of "ethernet to USB" adapters. HOWEVER..... They are designed to connect a relatively "smart" device such as a laptop computer to a network when the device has no ethernet jack. I have serious doubts that a "dumb" device such as (for example) a USB hard drive or memory stick would work. An additional complication is that most adapters come with USB Type A male connectors and most USB devices these days have a mini USB, micro USB, or Type C jack.
An Amazon search will turn up dozens of adapters under $20. Most of the product descriptions mention computers. Perhaps a look at the product web sites would turn up a description of whether they work with the device you have in mind.
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Re: USB connection
@Lv23 wrote:
Wondering how to connect a USB device to Orbi WiFi router/modem combo. Is there an external device I can purchase to make connection since there is not a USB port on Orbi.
It depends on what type of device and why you want to connect something via USB to your Orbi network. It also may not be a good idea or not the best way to accomplish what you're trying to do. For example:
- Are you trying to connect a USB printer? Not supported, but there are some "usb print server" devices available. I usually wouldn't recommend them because usually it's better to share such a printer via an always-on Windows desktop or something like that.
- Are you trying to connect a USB drive and get network storage? Again, not supported and performance of such things is usually poor compared to alternative solutions.
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