USB Port On Airport Express

Is this usb port just for printers, or can any device be used on it (eg ipod, usb pen drive ect...)
also can usb hubs be used on it for either printers or any of the devices above
thanx for your help

It's limited to a single printer or a remote control unit (Keyspan Express Remote). You can connect both a printer and the remote control unit to it through a hub.

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