Router Advice

Hello all. 

Im currently looking for a new wireless router simply because the wireless performance on the one I currently own sucks massive balls (Belkin N1 Vision)...

Basically, I want the router to have a few things;

  • 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • WAN Port
  • USB Port(s)
  • Wireless N

Quick question about the USB Port. Will any storage device plugged into it work over the network? Or would I need to invest in a different external storage device that has some special compatability stuff that makes it work over the network when plugged into a router? Basically, i'm hoping to plug my 1TB 3.5" external drive into this so it no longer sits on my desk. 

Finally, does anyone have any recommendations for routers that fit into the above category? 

Many thanks, Stuart. 

Asus N66

Wait what routers can you plug an external hd into and have it be a NAS... You can't do that with routers with a spare USB port on the back can you ? 

you can also mod them in, its quite easy