TOP 5 ROUTER USB PORT USES FOR 2024 & BEYOND! QUICK & EASY TIPS!

Welcome back to The Ultimate Tech Hub. On today's episode will show the top five amazing things you can do with the USB Router connection on the back of your wireless router. If you have any questions about this video please leave them in the comments down below. Thank you for being a part of The Ultimate Tech Hub Team and if you haven't Subscribed yet please do its free. And if you like this video give a thumbs up and share it. Thanks again for watching the Ultimate Tech Hub Channel! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:39 Network Attached Storage (NAS)
0:01:03 Media Server (Plex)
0:01:47 Low Power Charging - Cell Phones, Tablets, Smart Watches..etc
0:02:20 Computer Backup Via Router USB Port
0:02:43 Firmware Backup Via Router USB Port
0:03:18 Connect Printer to Router USB
0:03:28 Connect Cellular 4G Modem to Router
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[@UltimateTechHub]

Have you ever wondered what you can do with that USB Port on the back of your Router? Well this video will show you everything you need to know! Thanks for watching!

[@joshuarodriguez8270]

Can I hook up my home phone land line into the USB port if my router doesn't have a jack?

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@joshuarodriguez8270 No that won't work. Maybe if you had a magic jack you could plug that in but just a regular phone line will not work.

[@davidallen346]

@@UltimateTechHub Can you watch videos stored on your external hardrive if you connected to a wireless Router USB port ?

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@davidallen346 Yes

[@davidallen346]

@@UltimateTechHub I tried to hook up a small WD external hard drive like you said into the back of the newly purchased TP Link AC 1700 USB port news flash it does not play any video files on my smart TV I'm guessing you can use it to watch it on your computer lap top which is what I don't need

[@haroldcarter282]

Don't have a router now, but very good info to know for the future !

[@feet_exe]

Always good content

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thank you!

[@ClickTechUK]

Nice one Mike :)

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks Kev!

[@AZCardCollector1]

When setting this up do you plug the wall DSL green cable into the back and than dsl to computer and than setup the wifi name and password ? You should be able to just enter your same info to the new router to not have to change log info for devices correct?

[@Chromedome-ss6mg]

Will the greenwave make my wifi faster than the CenturyLink cheap one?

[@tubeslats]

How do you install plex media server on an external drive? How does the program execute?

[@Mr.Jcjackme]

can usb be use as wifi if connecting a like usb to lan converter?

[@Grendeloak]

Great Video. Any recommendations for a router with USB and a 4G SIM card slot ? Tried the Netgear M1 Portable but it is not great. Hoping to have the following set up Decent Router WD Elements 14TB HD Roku Sound Bar using MacBook Pro to format Ect (Struggling to find HD format as Netgear does not do ExFat and Roku limited as well plus I need files over 4GB)

[@albertozuin2706]

Great, I am now a step closer!! Do you have a more detailed guide on how to find the media from usb storage onto tv and pc? Thanks in advance, Alberto

[@UltimateTechHub]

I will make video on that subject soon. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.

[@junkvista61]

Yes, I also need instruction of "how to", not not only what it can do.

[@astr4lgr213]

@UltimateTechHub hi i have put usb light bars in to usb router and work perfect so for is safe? my router is zte h288a and ligtbars input is 5v 2a light bars is G-ROC D18 3D SYMPHONY LIGHTS please help me

[@jonaszIGD]

its possible to plug USB adapter into Router USB port then use RJ45 cable to connect with PCs network card?

[@Corn-ped]

You are showing that USB port as a NAS. Can you confirm the router in the video "c4000xg" can be used for that? I was told that usb port is for power only.

[@greatMomiz]

I wish I could know which router is able to use usb modem

[@DefaultAPI]

How do you install plex on the external HDD

[@BardokDraxxin]

I have a c4000lg (same as video) how do I set up the Nas? I can't find ANYTHING online and my router settings on PC don't say anything about storage or setting up storage

[@Corn-ped]

I have the same router and read online that USB port is for power only. Were you able to set up a NAS on it?

[@vishwak3310]

is there any way to use usb port as WAN port

[@vinvin-vf3iw]

Can I connect usb hub for connecting printer and 2 hard drives simultaneously?

[@UltimateTechHub]

No, the USB connection on the router is designed for one device. Newer wireless routers may have multiple USB connections but most routers have the 1 USB connection. Thank you for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well.

[@mannyg7148]

What fiber provider is this router compatible with any help would be appreciated

[@UltimateTechHub]

This particular router works with CenturyLink.

[@mannyg7148]

@@UltimateTechHub so no other providers? Like frontier or Google?

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@mannyg7148 I haven't tried to be honest. CenturyLink provided this router with our service. I would think it works with any service. It's a basic router.

[@CHiTO316]

What’s the speed?

[@JiGzAgRiiSiiBo]

Can i use the Router with File Sharing via Hard Drive in the USB PORT without connecting the Router itself to any king of internet? i have 5tb portable hdd full of movies and series and i want to access files from it wirelessly for my tablet. can i do that on any kind of router?

[@UltimateTechHub]

It depends on the router. Newer routers are better at USB file sharing. As far as not connecting to the internet I'm not sure if the USB would work. Let me know if it does.

[@angelrussell1616]

Do ypu have to use the green or yellow cord?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Color does not matter.

[@Dr_Larken]

I have AT&T I have the white gateway from the research that I’ve done it’s not possible to connect a NAS Can somebody help please? Do I have any options

[@UltimateTechHub]

White gateway light? You should be able to connect a NAS to the router USB or even the router LAN port.

[@crowdaddy6472]

if i plugged in my steam library on a portable hard drive could i play games on any of my computers around my house?

[@UltimateTechHub]

You should be able to. My son I share a steam library but its from PC to PC not with the router USB.

[@apricotcomputers3943]

i would add a USB powered fan, then i can have a COOL ROUTER!

[@flowergardenrgarse7152]

Suggest best USB powered fab

[@tanoryjakaperdana1419]

Hi, can i control a PC with a keyboard connect to that usb port on router?

[@UltimateTechHub]

No, unfortunately not. That would be great if that worked or a mouse too. Thank you for watching!

[@tanoryjakaperdana1419]

@@UltimateTechHub yeah that would be good if we can connect a usb hub via the router too

[@Bodenlanham]

The "router" shown in this video is a C4000XG by centurylink. The usb port on this model only supplys power. There are no conections for any sort of data. Also PLEX can not be directly installed on any sort of disk it needs a computer (old laptop, synology NAS, pi, ect.).

[@mikevi33023]

Has anyone gotten the C4000lz centurylink router usb port to work? you can log into its webpage, there are no settings for the usb, when trying to mount the drive, connection is refused by the router, it also doesn't ask for a login the drive is exfat, does it have to be fat32?

[@UltimateTechHub]

It should auto-detect the drive. Have you tried a different storage device? maybe an external hard drive?

[@mikevi33023]

@@UltimateTechHub yes, tried a thumb drive as well as the scandisk 1TB drive, look like it wont allow connection Maybe enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in the modem?

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@mikevi33023 Yes try that.

[@randallmarsh446]

Can a computer access the internet thru the usb port on th router?

[@UltimateTechHub]

No

[@Chromedome-ss6mg]

@@UltimateTechHub are you sure? I used to do that with my usb. Both ethernet or usb.

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@Chromedome-ss6mg Ethernet gives you internet access and USB gives you Network access.

[@JoshJackson13]

Can I power the router with a power Bank through the USB port in a power outage

[@UltimateTechHub]

No that won't work.

[@flowergardenrgarse7152]

What is ur router model?

[@UltimateTechHub]

It's a CenturyLink C4000XG. When we got fiber they gave us this router for free.

[@voltmanip]

modem setup for usb ????????

[@UltimateTechHub]

No.

[@davidtaylor8996]

how do i setup a nas with centurylink? i cant find the setting.

[@UltimateTechHub]

What type of hard-drive are you going to use?

[@davidtaylor8996]

@@UltimateTechHub just a 32gb flash drive

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@davidtaylor8996 You should have a tab in the CenturyLink router settings that deals with external storage.

[@davidtaylor8996]

@@UltimateTechHub i have looked extensively at the admin settings, nothing with USB sharing, nas, or anything along those lines

[@whothefoxcares]

*Centurylink* has thousands of highly paid technicians standing (or sitting) by, waiting for you to call 1-800-244-1111 to *ask them anything!*

[@electricalelectrical9325]

Can put keyboard n mouse

[@Theo-lv4lp]

Can I plug my phone to my router via USB C cable?

[@Theo-lv4lp]

And can it give me faster internet

[@UltimateTechHub]

You can plug your phone into the USB on the router but only for charging the phone.

[@whothefoxcares]

Network printer port?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes I said that at the end of the video. Most printers are Wi-Fi so sharing a printer is easy through Bluetooth so plugging a printer into the USB port is kind of obsolete.

[@FaeezHendricks]

When connecting a drive. How does everyone access the drive? On phones, tablets and smart tvs?

[@UltimateTechHub]

If you setup a NAS you just give permissions to devices. For instance, I have a Western Digital 2TB Cloud Storage that operates as a NAS. From the settings I create accounts for family members for permissions. Those family members download the WD app sign in to the account ( username & password ) and then have access to the 2TB NAS drive. I recommend the Plex server for Movies, Music & Photos. Its a free app that everyone can use in your household. When your home anyone with the Plex App can watch any video or listen to music from any device like Apple or Android or Smart TVs. To watch Movies away from home you would need to pay for the Plex Pass. With WD you can watch the movies away from home for free but the interface is difficult to navigate especially if you have a lot of files. But either WD or Plex works well. Plex just has a better interface that looks like a Netflix screen. Thank you for watching!

[@FaeezHendricks]

@@UltimateTechHub where would you set up permissions? In the router settings or on the drive once its plugged in?

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@FaeezHendricks The active drive. Like I said from my PC I have WD software installed. Once the drive is plugged into the router the software will connect to it and then you can setup permissions and accounts. This process works for a multitude of different software and brands.

[@FaeezHendricks]

@@UltimateTechHub ah ok. Thanks so much!

[@KonvoyChief]

@@UltimateTechHub Can you do a video on this? I've been trying to connect to my NAS from android devices with no success.

[@domilion2008]

Great video, but that sound during text placement is annoying as hell.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Sorry about that it didn't sound loud during editing but when I uploaded it seems a bit louder. Thanks for watching!

[@wellvlog2031]

how about cctv? or webcam

[@UltimateTechHub]

No that won't work, sorry.

[@brownr749]

This guy tells you what you can do, but doesn't show how to do it. I’ve seen a ton of youtube clips and there is not one person on here who can clearly explain in detail how to connect a usb external hard drive to an att&t router. No one. Some think they can, but they fail miserably.

[@mikevi33023]

connected a drive to the usb port, it does nothing, cant see it

[@UltimateTechHub]

Router settings need to be changed under USB device.

[@mikevi33023]

@@UltimateTechHub no such setting when log into router using c4000lz

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@mikevi33023 most routers have a setting for the USB connection. My linksys routers and netgear have USB settings.

[@mikevi33023]

@@UltimateTechHub not there, manual says its auto detected , there are no settings for usb when logged into router

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@mikevi33023 what is on the USB? Files or Movies?

[@whoisPURGE]

kind of annoying that there's literally zero explanation on how to set any of these things up. i think this is a cap.

[@WKRP187]

I think you're ungrateful biaaaatttcchhh

[@midixiewrecked7011]

If you can't figure out how to do this simple stuff, you need to stay away from your computer. My God. 🤡