JPWRana 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2017 Due to the size limits of my office desk, i have always preferred less clutter. That being said, I never was a fan of a device for my cable modem, a device for my router, and leaving my external hard drive out all the time so i could just plug it in when i am ready to use it. I have always had a DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem with a combined 802.11n router. I now have a few devices that support AC wireless speeds, so I am ready to take the plunge and get a new combo router/modem device. What I would like to know though, is if there exists such a device NAS a la USB DRIVE. I currently have a 3.0USB 128GB drive, but i will gladly buy a 256GB USB Drive I can have what i am looking for. In my search I have found a AC router with USB options, or AC Router with a Cable modem, but not all 3. Does it exist? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 156 Report post Posted December 28, 2017 I'd opt for two units. I don't think the cable modem will provide you with nearly as good of an experience as a proper wireless router, which can easily support your USB need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWRana 0 Report post Posted January 1 On 12/28/2017 at 9:21 AM, Brian said: I'd opt for two units. I don't think the cable modem will provide you with nearly as good of an experience as a proper wireless router, which can easily support your USB need. Which router do you recommend then that has the best support/options/configurability for a USB Drive set up as a NAS with AC wireless capability? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123stevea 0 Report post Posted January 3 This site has great router(&NAS) reviews including I/O rates to usb3 & esata attached drives. The Asus AAC2900 RT-AC68U look pretty nice t me, but read the full reviews. https://www.smallnetbuilder.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 156 Report post Posted January 3 I'd look at what Netgear has to offer, they've had this functionality for a long time. As to which way you go, there are a dozen options or more, hard to advise you as this is not my specialty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
continuum 18 Report post Posted January 4 SmallNetBuilder has excellent reviews. As others have said and my own experience mirrors, tho, I have relatively little knowledge or experience with combo cable modem + router units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
