Monday, April 16th 2007
Belkin 802.11N hub has USB connections; Acts like dedicated network server.
We've all heard things about 802.11N. However, after years of rumors, the specifications are going to be finalized this summer. And so, with the finalization of the 802.11N specifications, we will start to see routers with previously unheard-of ranges/speeds. And thanks to manufacturers like Belkin, we will also see routers with previously unheard-of features. Anyone who has more than one computer and a USB device that needs to be accessed on both computers knows how painful it is to set up, if it's set up at all. Belkin looks to fix this with a $130 router running Linux. Assuming all router clients are running the client software, if a user plugs a USB device into the router, the device is suddenly accessible to all users on the network, as long as the users accessing the device have the proper drivers installed. This makes digital camera/MP3 player/PDA device synchronizations much easier on network users.
Source:
Reg Hardware
10 Comments on Belkin 802.11N hub has USB connections; Acts like dedicated network server.
Usually used for printers, most of them can make USB Storage available on the network too.
See ASUS WL-500 series.
But that Asus has problems, be cautious before buying, read forums first, etc..
Anyway, such features is a step in the right direction.