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mydlink™ SharePort

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

USB drive

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

stored on a removable storage 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.

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.

If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app

from the Internet, you will need a

mydlink

account. Please refer to

mydlink

on page 97 for more details.

Using mydlink SharePort remotely from the Internet:

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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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6.

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.

7.

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:

If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not

be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow

network speeds.

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Using mydlink SharePort in a local network:

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 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.

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.

4. Tap the

mydlink SharePort

icon, and the app will load.

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5. Tap

Set up

to enter the Admin password for your router when the

pop-up displays.

6. Enter your Admin Login in the Password field and tap

Done

.

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 blue to indicate a Local Access connection. If you

need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner

to enter the settings page.

Note:

If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not

be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow

network speeds.