I would never do this. USB 2.0 connection would be the lowest speed connection I'd ever use.
Bob
I have a standard wireless home network (gateway, cable modem) and a couple of (Windows XP) computers connected to the (Belkin) gateway. I'd like to connect a DVD writer (probably an HP 840) to the network (as a network resource), rather than directly to one of the computers (and then sharing).
What's the best way to do this?
Can I do it with an external writer, or an internal and a network storage adapter?
Also, what are some hardware recommendations?

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