Router USB port

[manicm]

Several months ago I bought a TP Link router with a USB port. When I inserted a usb stick and connected to it through my pc, it seemed to slow my WiFi down, is this normal?

 

[Vincent Kars]

I have a 2 Tb HD with all my audio files connected to the USB of my router and no performance problems.

 

[abacus]

Should not have any effect on Wi-Fi at all (Or any of the network connections) try rebooting your router.

If you are using the USB stick for multimedia make sure you turn on DLNA or you may find that your phone etc. may not find it and you will need to use 3rd party software (VLC Media Player is good) which will always be slower.

Bill

 

[nads]

Several months ago I bought a TP Link router with a USB port. When I inserted a usb stick and connected to it through my pc, it seemed to slow my WiFi down, is this normal?

but did it? Did you make any measurements?

 

[manicm]

but did it? Did you make any measurements?

I used speedtest.net. And my suspicions were true - could be my router is not sufficiently shielded.

Wireless Witch: The Truth About USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi Interference

Concerned about the USB 3.0 port on your router and wireless interference issues? Get the facts.

www.pcmag.com

 

[Vincent Kars]

Is your USB stick USB3?

 

[abacus]

Speedtest.net is designed to test your internet connection not your Wi-Fi, which is normally significantly faster. (Unless you have cable or fttp which may have more speed than the 2.4 GHz band)

Yes there can be interference however these days with modern routers (The article you mentioned is about 8yrs old) it should be minimal, and as TP Link make quality products there should not be anything major. (There is very little USB2 stuff about these days so they have had plenty time to fix USB3 problems, (Plus USB4 is the new standard that is now starting to become available)

If none of the suggestions in the posts above work, try getting a short shielded USB3 extension cable and plug your USB stick into that.

Bill

 

[Al ears]

The router USB port is capable of charging your low-powered devices like phones. It is, however, incapable of powering high-end devices that require large-power inputs.

This may help you,
Rachel Gomez

he is talking about a USB stick which does not require much in the way of power.......
Also this post is over a year old so I will be watching with interest....