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Probably they want to share files or to install extra software on the router?

• Kiro 3y ago
  Why not just put the drive on the network? I'm getting downvoted but I'm just trying to understand how a router is able to delete things on an external disc.
  • nubinetwork 3y ago
    Some routers can also double as a budget NAS by plugging a USB hard drive into it. I've seen some that also double as print servers.
  • hiatus 3y ago
    How would you put the drive on the network? Attaching it to an always-on computer, or buy a nas device or something? It seems easier to plug it into your router if the firmware supports it.
  • xen2xen1 3y ago
    You can use a lot of routers as low cost NASs.