External Hard Drive connected to router?

[markyork]

Can this external hard drive be connected to the USB port on my router?

I'm looking for a low-cost and easy way to have a common storage/backup location on my home network. I don't need a media server - just a central location that all of the computers on my network can access and share files on.

Thanks for anyone's help!

 

[i7Baby]

Yes. You just have to set it up on the router management software.

 

[markyork]

Yes. You just have to set it up on the router management software.

Thanks! I'm glad it'll be a simple as I'd hoped!

 

[Recycled]

Maybe. It depends on which router.

Some routers only accept small USB storage. I have one that maxes out at 16GB.