The second USB port is for a Web Cam and is something that is definitely unique to the Compex. With the appropriate firmware upgrade, the NP26G functions as a wireless Webcam server making it a cheap monitoring device. The only downside is that the Webcam firmware disables router functionality- the NP26G will only act as a switch because DHCP is disabled and there is no way to turn it back on. Compex is aware of this issue and have no plans to merge the different router and webcam firmware files citing security as the reason behind this implementation



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