WiFi Routers with USB Ports for Hard Disks
A WiFi router with a USB port lets you connect an external hard disk to your network. Devices on the network can then read and write files on the drive, which gives you shared network storage. The Thinvent range does not include dedicated WiFi routers. It includes industrial PCs, mini PCs, thin clients and embedded systems with dual-band or WiFi 6 wireless, and these devices can serve as a network file host when they run a suitable operating system and drive.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range has several wireless options:
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Dual-band WiFi on the Industrial PC IPC5, Aero Mini PC, Treo Mini PC and Micro 6 Pro Mini PC (dual antenna).
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WiFi 6 and Bluetooth on the Micro 5R Thin Client.
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Dual LAN on the Industrial PC IPC5 for wired network connections alongside wireless.
Processor and memory options vary by model:
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Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache) and up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache) and up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U (10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache) and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache) and 8 GB or 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Micro 6 Pro Mini PC with ARM Cortex A55 (4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz) and 4 GB onboard RAM.
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Micro 5R Thin Client with ARM Cortex A53 (4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz) and 2 GB onboard RAM.
Use Cases
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Network-attached storage: Connect an external hard disk to a device and share its files over the local network.
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Industrial data logging: The IPC5 fits factory and field sites where wired and wireless links both matter.
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Compact office and kiosk use: The mini PCs and thin clients suit space-limited installations.
Thinvent Products Featuring This Technology
Thinvent has dual-band WiFi and USB connectivity across its industrial PCs, mini PCs and thin clients. Choose the Industrial PC IPC5 for dual LAN and high memory capacity, the Aero Mini PC or Treo Mini PC for compact desktop use, or the Micro 5R Thin Client for WiFi 6 and low-power embedded tasks.
