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Step 8

If you already have a mydlink account, select

Yes, I have a mydlink account

and enter your mydlink email address and password. Lastly, tap

Sign In

to

set up the router to use your mydlink account.

If you do not have a mydlink account, select

No, I want to create a new

mydlink account

. Enter your E-mail address, choose a mydlink password

and check the

I accept the mydlink terms and conditions

box. Finally,

tap

Register account

to create your new mydlink account.

If you do not want to configure your router with mydlink at this stage, tap

Skip

to proceed.

Step 9

If you wish to receive push notifications whenever a new firmware update

is available, check the

Notify me when new firmware is available

box

and tap

Next

.

Otherwise, just tap

Next

to proceed.

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Step 10

Review your settings and then tap

Save

to complete the setup.

Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can

share this information by tapping

Share By NFC

,

Share By E-mail

, or tap

Finish

to exit the app.

If you tap

Share By NFC,

you can now touch the tag with your other device

until the confirmation message appears.

Note:

NFC is not supported by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

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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.

mydlink SharePort

Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch®

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

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3. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to search for and download the

free

mydlink

SharePort

app from the App Store.

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

Done

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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1. 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. If you need to change your settings, tap the

gear icon at the top right corner to enter the settings page.

2. 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.