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.

Many routers have one or even two USB ports on the back. What good are they? Actually they have several practical purposes for your home network, such as enabling a shared printer. Here a few ...

One option is to connect your printer directly to the USB port on a print-server-equipped wireless router, if the router is conveniently located. The other option is to connect the USB printer to ...

The TP-Link Ultra-Portable Wi-Fi Router, our best overall pick, requires power through its USB-C port, drawing from either a wall outlet or a portable power bank. That said, hybrid devices that ...

However, you also get an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port and a USB 2.0 port. Both of these Wi-Fi 7 routers have a wide variety of ports at the back but those with more hardwired devices that want ...

This router has a black and dark grey angular design, making it look similar to the US military's Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk stealth bomber. There's a USB 3.0 port at the front, a USB 2.0 port at ...

It includes eight Gigabit LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, and two USB-A ports (5Gbps). This Wi-Fi 6 router is compatible with AiMesh, which allows you to pair it with other compatible Asus ...

can connect to a USB 3.0 port, perfect for backing up your data from anywhere on the network. The Archer AX73 has a flush feature set without overreaching and is the best overall Wi-Fi router ...

You can also hook up a portable SSD to the router’s USB 3.0 port for simple file sharing. Photo: Michael Hession It has all the wired connections you need. The Archer AX3000 Pro provides five ...

As with most Wi-Fi 7 routers, it’s expensive, but you get many features for the money, including a pair of 10GbE networking ports, high-speed USB connectivity, free parental control software ...