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Synology's newest NAS includes a wireless receiver, which can also be configured as a hotspot.
So, you're not ready for rack-mount storage yet, but you need more than just an external hard drive to serve a few clients. It's time to look at Network Attached Storage (NAS).
One of the cheapest network storage units on the market, the Netgear Stora comes with lots of features and with minimal hassle.
Thecus' N5500 is, like all of Thecus' lines, best suited to the professional user who doesn't mind tweaking the unit to get the most out of it.
Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.
The SmartStor NS4600 ticks the required feature boxes for being a NAS, but is in dire need of an interface overhaul and some features simply don't work.
The N7700 is one heck of a NAS box if you need something to take seven drives and have nowhere to put a rack mount unit.
The ReadyNAS NVX is a highly capable network storage appliance that will work equally well in a small or medium-sized business or at home.
The QNAP TS-509 Pro comes highly recommended — it's a flexible NAS with an interface that's gaining usability as time goes on.
The Synology DS209 is an excellent little unit, with a more complex than necessary set up routine. Still for those looking for a highly featured, high performing NAS with an easy to use and flashy ...
With the ReadyNAS Pro, Netgear has proven it's still king of the hill. However, some interface quirks, inelegant recovery from catastrophic volume failure, and poor volume, user and share managemen...
Although it's expensive and requires networking experience to use, the Synology DS209+ offers excellent throughput and nearly all the features you're likely to need in a small-business NAS server.