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Favorites

The Favorites section allows you to quickly access your most often used

files, no matter what file type, in a special section. Files added to the

Favorites section will be copied here for playback in a centralized location.

Tap to mark files for deletion from the local storage in Favorites. The

file will still be accessible in other mydlink SharePort sections.

Tapping this icon gives you additional options depending on the file

type.

The bottom menu bar includes these options:

Tap on a file to start the file viewer. In the viewer:

Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites.

Tap to bring up additional options.

Note:

The file options available will vary depending on the file type.

Tap to go back to the main menu.

Tap to update the list of files.

Tap to reorder the files alphabetically.

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Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™

The mydlink SharePort™ app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share files

stored on a removable storage device connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect

from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your

own personal cloud storage. You can upload files and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app from

anywhere in the world!

Note:

In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet

connection. Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.

Note:

If you choose to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of your DIR-895L, you may begin the registration process

anytime by accessing the mydlink SharePort feature from within the router configuration menu. Please see page 94 for details on how to begin

the mydlink shareport registration process.

1. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort™

app from the Internet, you will need a

mydlink

account.

2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into

a USB port on the device.

Note:

If you connect a removable storage device with several thousand files, it

may take a while for the router to scan and catalog them.

Plug your removable storage device in either the USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.

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3. Use your Android mobile device to search for and download the free

mydlink

SharePort

app from Google Play™.

If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for

mydlink

SharePort

to the right.

4. Tap the

mydlink SharePort

icon, and the app will load.

5. Tap

Set up

to go to Settings and enter the Admin password and

your mydlink Account Login information when the pop-up displays.

Tap

Apply

when your information is entered. (The Admin password

is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then

you can leave the Admin password blank)

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7. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media

and access files stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at

the bottom will be lit green to indicate you are connected to the router

through Remote Access.

8. If you have more than one device registered to your mydlink account,

you can tap

Device List

(in the top-left corner) and you will be

prompted to select the device you wish to use.

Note:

A red wireless icon indicates that your router’s network environment may

not be optimal for streaming media and you may experience slow downs or

otherwise degraded performance.

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1. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into

the USB port of the device.

Note:

If you connect a removable storage with many files or a large capacity, it may

take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files.

2. Use your Android mobile device to search for and download the free

mydlink

SharePort

app from Google Play™.

If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for

mydlink

SharePort

to the right.

3. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your

router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the

Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the

included Wi-Fi Configuration Card.

Using mydlink SharePort in a local network: