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The general concept for many people about the router is that it is nothing but a device to transmit the Internet signal and connect it to multiple devices, but for most routers, if you look at it at a glance, you will find there is a USB port! You may be wondering ... what is the role of the USB port in relation to the function of the router? The truth is that this entry can be used for various and very useful things. In this article, we will learn why there is a USB port in the router and what are the most important things that you can do through this port.

USB Modem connection

Through the USB port on the router, you can host a USB modem (flash net) and distribute the Wi-Fi network using a 4G connection. This feature is great for getting a backup internet when your primary band service such as DSL or cable is not available; It is also likely that the internet flash used is from the same router company in order to avoid any problems.



Connect storage and access files remotely

If you have an external hard disk or flash memory, you can connect it through the USB port and thus you can access it via Wi-Fi wirelessly from any device connected to the router and browse the files on it, and this is great as you will be able to share the data on an external storage such as a flash drive Or others with all the users connected to the router, and in order to do so you will go through some steps.

First, open the router page through the router's IP, and this is done by typing the IP in the search area, then choosing the Application menu, then choosing FTP application and then activating it, and you can also activate a password so that no one but you can access this connected hard disk With router.



Next, type in your web browser ftp://192.168.1.1 to browse the contents of the drive. But note that your router's IP address may differ from 192.168.1.1. If you try and see an error "This page cannot be reached," correct the link and type the correct IP for the router.



The ability to update FIRMWARE software


This may sound somewhat complicated, but it's otherwise, the idea is just to know some information. First of all, what is firmware? Simply firmware are drivers that come built into the device manufacturer to provide the information needed to connect the software (settings) to the hardware (internal components).



Manufacturers periodically release firmware for the router; Why are router firmware updated? These updates work to improve the functioning of the device, address the security holes that may be exposed to your device, or add new features to your device such as parental control settings or other features, but updating these programs is not easy, but rather it must go through some steps that we will show Below:

First, you must go to the website of the manufacturer of your router and check for updates regarding the router's firmware. After accessing the latest update for your device, you enter the router page by typing your IP in the address bar, then go to Management, System Management, and then to Software Upgrade. At this stage, the USB port comes into play, where you will store the update files in the flash drive and connect them to the router via the USB port.



After pressing Upgrade, you leave the router to update automatically, and be careful not to disconnect the router during updates. After completing the updates, the router will automatically restart, and if it does not do so, do it manually.

The ability to connect a printer to the router

This addition might be strange, as what is the benefit of connecting a printer to the router? But it is really fruitful if the printer does not support the Wi-Fi connection, as after connecting the printer to the router via a USB cable, the printer becomes connected to the router's local network, provided that the printer and the router are compatible in terms of the model and the frequency of the outgoing waves, and thus all devices connected to the router can Using a single printer, this is a good option for librarians or small businesses.

It is also possible to create a single local network between devices and use a shared printer, by connecting the printer with the Internet cable coming from the router and connecting the devices to the same router, but the printer sharing feature should also be activated from the computer by entering Control Panel, Devices and Printers, and then Click on the printer image in front of you, choose Printer Properties, then Sharing, and activate the ability to share the printer, and you can directly print files from your Android phone via a USB cable as well, all of these things save you a lot of time and effort.