Routers that can share iTunes library via attached USB HDD?

I am looking for a new router with a USB port for sharing a hard drive across the network. I am doing this because my desktop PC which currrently shares the HDD storage is dying, and I don't intend to replace it. I'll list what I have and what I want to do:
- 1 Windows 7 laptop, 1 New iPad, 2 iPhone 4, and 1 Sony BD Player with WiFi DLNA streaming
- 1 large hard drive in the dying dekstop PC that I'd like to move into a USB enclosure
- Would like to buy a new router to which I can attach the USB HDD
- Ideally, would like to place my iTunes library on this USB HDD and have the router be able to do iTunes sharing to all devices without needing to be connected to a computer
My questions are, is this possible? If so, which router(s) support this setup?
Thanks!

Hello,
The iTunes library is installed and added to my Mac with no issues. I just want to share the whole library with a Windows laptop.
As mentioned the 'Enable home sharing' does not seem to work. I am assuming it is the file format of the HDD which means the home sharing cannot be done on a Mac?
Thanks
Ian

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