Best Wi-Fi Routers for USB port support

#1 GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7
4.8

The USB 3.0 port is unusually versatile, supporting tethering, cellular modems, storage and even printer sharing. Its storage throughput is limited, but the port’s range of uses is a major...

Pros: VPN client support, value for money

Cons: 6 GHz performance, USB storage sharing

#2 MSI Roamii BE Pro
4.3

USB 3.0 adds useful storage and NAS flexibility, though reviewers differed on how much practical value it offers.

Pros: value for money, design and appearance

Cons: node pairing ease, outdoor coverage

#3 Fritz!Box 5690 Pro
3.6

The single USB port is useful and fast enough for storage expansion, but reviewers repeatedly note that one port feels limited on a premium Pro model.

Pros: telephony features, value for money

Cons: LAN port speed, wall-mounting support

#4 Netgear Nighthawk M7
3.5

USB-C is genuinely useful for charging, tethering, and Ethernet adapters, but it cannot host USB storage.

Pros: eSIM flexibility, cellular connectivity

Cons: interface responsiveness, Ethernet port count