I like the new Airport Extreme's features that allow a user to serve a printer or USB hard drive from it. However, I would like to get a router that allows both of these features at the same time. Does anyone know of such a device?
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A new router. Want N, Printer Server, and NAS.
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Thanks for the advice. That's something to consider.
However, I am try to cut down on the bulk. A router with two USB ports is much preferred to a router plus a USB hub.
Although you've got me thinking. Maybe I could find a USB HDD that has a USB hub built into it.
That's really nice. I could see one of those coming in handy...I just might need to pick one up! Thank you!
You could combine your efforts and get one of those mac minin hard drive/usb hubs. the wireless router sholuld sit right on top of it. I have one of the 400 gb Mini Stacks and love it
Although, if you are certain you want a SAN, then you need to speak to me. My rates are reasonable and we could get you started with something around $45k, current EMC, not refurbished Clarion, new disks, etc. 
I've got a minipal, which is absolutely one of the best pieces of computer equipment that I have ever owned. The only problem is that the hdd is firewire based, not USB based.
Try the NSLU2:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSLU2
It has quite a cult following - it's a barebones linux network box with 2 USB2 ports - use it as an iTunes server, web server, NAS, whatever. Very cheap, very hackable.
Loads of tutorials here:-
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_tags/tag,nslu2/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSLU2
It has quite a cult following - it's a barebones linux network box with 2 USB2 ports - use it as an iTunes server, web server, NAS, whatever. Very cheap, very hackable.
Loads of tutorials here:-
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_tags/tag,nslu2/