The router hardware won't be able to utilize the speed, usually routers won't even max out USB 2.0 devices....
So if a wifi router is only good for small use of an external hard drive, then how do you suggest I make my USB 3.0 external hard drive visible tot he rest of my home network (without leaving it plugged into my desk top PC).?
Another thought on USB 3.0 is that it interferes with one of the bands... cant remember if it is the 2.4ghz or 5ghz one but reviews concerning the N65u (ASUS's refresh of the famed n56u) point to a issue with USB 3.0 cables causing interference. Using a shielded cables helps, but doesn’t seem to completely solve the issues.
I will post a little blurp on this when I get mine in the mail...... there should be other information available on this issue via the forums. Not certain if this just affects ASUS 65u routers or if all usb 3.0 enabled routers have issues
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