inm Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Alright, recently, I had been planning on running a CAT5 from my mom's office to my bedroom to a 5 port switch, so I could have my TV (One of those Vizio ones with Apps), my 360, my PS3, and my computer all hardwired instead of wireless. But, recently, the technology teacher at my school setup a new router in the class that has a USB port. I realize this is pretty standard now, but I had forgotten about it. I'm started leaning towards an actual router now, instead of a switch, because of that. I just had a few questions first. 1) Are there any switches that have USB built in? Or is that something only wireless routers have? 2) If I have a hard drive plugged in the USB of my router, will it also share with computers that are connected to the other router, since the two routers will be connected? 3) If I have a hard drive plugged in the USB of my router, will my 360 and PS3 see it? 4) What are some suggestions for a cheap router with USB? (Or switch, if they have one.) Only needs to be B/G, and doesn't need wide range at all. Thanks in advance. Edited May 10, 2011 by imnotmikal Quote On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Bump. Anyone? Quote On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStatezOfMindZx Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Alright, recently, I had been planning on running a CAT5 from my mom's office to my bedroom to a 5 port switch, so I could have my TV (One of those Vizio ones with Apps), my 360, my PS3, and my computer all hardwired instead of wireless. But, recently, the technology teacher at my school setup a new router in the class that has a USB port. I realize this is pretty standard now, but I had forgotten about it. I'm started leaning towards an actual router now, instead of a switch, because of that. I just had a few questions first. 1) Are there any switches that have USB built in? Or is that something only wireless routers have? 2) If I have a hard drive plugged in the USB of my router, will it also share with computers that are connected to the other router, since the two routers will be connected? 3) If I have a hard drive plugged in the USB of my router, will my 360 and PS3 see it? 4) What are some suggestions for a cheap router with USB? (Or switch, if they have one.) Only needs to be B/G, and doesn't need wide range at all. Thanks in advance. Answers: 1)You can buy them, prices range from $139 - $500. Check one link here: http://www.dual-comm.com/Gigabit-5-Port-LAN-Switch.htm I would go with a router verses a switch box. 2)No, because the router doesn't act as a server so you wouldn't be able to get at your media on that drive to talk to the Xbox 360 or PS3. The easiest thing to do is to get a NAS. A cheaper solution would be to get any semi-modern PC or laptop with USB 2.0 ports, hook the drive up to that, and set the PC up to share its drives on your network. With that, you can stream the video to either your xBox or your laptop. Yes, it is a bit of extra equipment, but any PC from the last few years will do the trick. 3)Read the previous reply to question 2 above. 4)There are many, but for what you what to do it will be costly. If you have a laptop that you don't use or old pc, setup a server or buy a NAS unit that has AIO. It will still set you back a few hundred dollars! You can get this to work with PS3 & Xbox 360 read the link: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4531656&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE Quote 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D412 in a 4.75 cu. ft sealed box. Alpine Type-R SPR-17S 2-way component 6.5" Alpine SPR-57C 5" x 7" 2-Way Coaxial Speaker (Pair) RF T1000-1bdCP Alpine MRP-F300 62.5 SQ Ft. Audio Wrap Stinger SPC122 Capacitor 1 Farad Chrome w/Blue Neon Limo Tint All Back 5 Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 So wait... If the router doesn't share the hard drive or whatever with the other computers on the network, what's the point of the USB port? Or did I read your post wrong? Quote On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStatezOfMindZx Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 So wait... If the router doesn't share the hard drive or whatever with the other computers on the network, what's the point of the USB port? Or did I read your post wrong? Some routers do and some don't. Most of the cheap one have USB ports for USB hubs and the one's that cost more money have the USB ports for NAS features. You have to read the info about the routers functions before you buy one. Some USB routers have usb ports on it to connect it to your computer without any other features or functions. Look at the examples I gave you, and you can also research some more on your own. Quote 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D412 in a 4.75 cu. ft sealed box. Alpine Type-R SPR-17S 2-way component 6.5" Alpine SPR-57C 5" x 7" 2-Way Coaxial Speaker (Pair) RF T1000-1bdCP Alpine MRP-F300 62.5 SQ Ft. Audio Wrap Stinger SPC122 Capacitor 1 Farad Chrome w/Blue Neon Limo Tint All Back 5 Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStatezOfMindZx Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 You can also get this device, it is $65 http://www.addonics.com/products/nas/NAS30U2.asp Quote 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D412 in a 4.75 cu. ft sealed box. Alpine Type-R SPR-17S 2-way component 6.5" Alpine SPR-57C 5" x 7" 2-Way Coaxial Speaker (Pair) RF T1000-1bdCP Alpine MRP-F300 62.5 SQ Ft. Audio Wrap Stinger SPC122 Capacitor 1 Farad Chrome w/Blue Neon Limo Tint All Back 5 Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 You can also get this device, it is $65 http://www.addonics.com/products/nas/NAS30U2.asp Ahh thank you very much! I've been looking for something like that for a while now. Quote On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStatezOfMindZx Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 You can also get this device, it is $65 http://www.addonics.com/products/nas/NAS30U2.asp Ahh thank you very much! I've been looking for something like that for a while now. I was reading maximumpc when I saw this device supports iphones and android also. I'm going to order one this week. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/addonics_nas_30_adapter_turns_any_usb_storage_device_personal_cloud_server Quote 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D412 in a 4.75 cu. ft sealed box. Alpine Type-R SPR-17S 2-way component 6.5" Alpine SPR-57C 5" x 7" 2-Way Coaxial Speaker (Pair) RF T1000-1bdCP Alpine MRP-F300 62.5 SQ Ft. Audio Wrap Stinger SPC122 Capacitor 1 Farad Chrome w/Blue Neon Limo Tint All Back 5 Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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