Verizon Westell 7501 Wireless Router

I picked up the Verizon Branded Westell 7501 Wireless router. Works great. I like the software better then any of the the major brand wireless routers. How do I use the USB port. I assume it is for sharing peripherals but I don't see anything in the firmware other then if a device is connected or not. I would like to share a printer on it if possible. Does anyone have an idea on how to do it? The documentation for it stinks.
Thanks

Hi. I am sorry you are having issues connecting your router. I will be glad to give you the instructions and make sure it works for you.
To connect other Wireless devices to your wireless router, you will need to know your Verizon Router's network name (SSID) and Encryption key or pass phrase (WEP Key).
FYI: The SSID appears on the bottom of your Verizon Router. The label starts with SN and then the number.    The Encryption key or pass phrase is an alphanumeric set of characters found on the bottom of your Verizon router. The label starts with "WEP" followed by the number.
Refer to the user manual of the device you are trying to connect.   You will just need to go into the section that explains how you access the Wifi on the device.
When you do that, it will ask you for the SSID and the WEP pass phrase.   Put that information in and continue.
Next, make sure the Wireless LED on the front of your Verizon Router is now solid or flashing green. This may take several sections. After that, you are connected.
Please let me know if this works for you! Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Thanks!

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