The wireless modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High
Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table.

Table 12. USB Bus Speeds

Bus

Speed/Second

USB 1.1

12 Mbits

USB 2.0

480 Mbits

Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network,
and other variables. The wireless modem router should work with USB 2.0-compliant or
1.1-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives
supported by the wireless modem router, go to

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18620

When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following:

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The USB port on the wireless modem router can be used with one USB hard drive at a

time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.

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According to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V @ 0.5A.

Some USB devices might exceed this requirement, in which case the device might not
function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be
sure.

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The wireless modem router supports FAT, FAT32, and NTFS (read only) file systems.

File-Sharing Scenarios

You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational
purposes. The files can be any PC, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia files. USB drive applications include: