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Folders

You can browse your removable storage in a folder view in the folders

section. Tapping the filename will open the viewer/player for that file

type as described in the previous pages. You can also upload files from

your mobile device to the removable storage attached to your router.

Enter a filename here to search your storage.

Tap to take you to the editing screen where you can add a folder and

mark files for deletion or copying.

Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and

add it into your Favorites section.

Tapping the

>

icon gives you additional options depending on the

file type.

Search Bar:

The bottom menu bar includes these options:

Tap to go back to the main menu.

Tap to upload files from your device to your removable storage.

Tap to update the list of files.

Tap to reorder the files alphabetically.

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To delete files:

•

Tap

Edit

at the top right.

•

Tick the circle next to a file to mark it for deletion.

•

Tap on

Delete

at the bottom to delete the file.

To create a new folder:

•

Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in.

•

Tap

Edit

at the top right.

•

Tap

Add Folder

to add a new folder.

•

Enter the name of the new folder, then tap

Save

.

•

Tap

OK

to confirm folder creation.

To copy files:

•

Tap on

Copy

to bring up a window where you can select

the folder to copy to.

•

Browse to the directory you want to copy the marked files

to and tap

Paste

.

• You can also tap

Add Folder

to create a new folder.

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To upload images and videos from your mobile device:

•

Browse to the folder you wish to upload to.

•

Tap

Upload

at the bottom.

• Select the photos/videos you wish to upload.

•

Tap

Done

.

During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress

will be displayed.

To upload more files, tap the

+

icon at the top right and repeat the steps

listed above.

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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™

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: