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    How to configure the usb port on Westell 7501 router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lovecd, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. lovecd

    lovecd Notebook Geek

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    Got this router recently, it works great so far except the usb port. I want to add my usb printer to this router, so, all my laptops and desktops connected with this router can share the printer.

    Anybody got experience how to get it work?

    Thanks!
     
    lovecd, Aug 22, 2010
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  2. Jisatsu

    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    To my knowledge, USB ports on the router are usually only for hard drives, so you can share them on your network. I have not heard of them being used for printers.
     
    Jisatsu, Aug 22, 2010
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    The USB port here is a network interface. It won't handle host connections like a printer or USB external HDD.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 22, 2010
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  4. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Really? Are we talking about this router?
     
    downloads, Aug 23, 2010
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Hmm. I stand corrected. Nice find. ;)
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 23, 2010
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