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When you connect the storage device to the
modem router
’s port, it might take up to two minutes
before the storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on
your local area network (LAN).
3.
Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the network.
4.
In the address field of the browser, enter
\\readyshare
.
Windows file manager automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the device.
Access the Device from a Mac
To access the device from a Mac:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the
modem router
.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the
modem router
.
When you connect the storage device to the
modem router
’s port, it might take up to two minutes
before the storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on
your local area network (LAN).
3.
On a Mac that is connected to the network, select
Go > Connect to Server
.
4.
In the
Server Address
field, enter
smb://readyshare
.
5.
When prompted, select the
Guest
radio button.
6.
Click the
Connect
button.
A window opens automatically and displays the files and folders on the device.
Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
The
modem router
comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect
a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the
modem router
for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.
The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault:
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•
Windows 7
•
Windows 8
•
Windows 8.1
To back up your Windows computer:
1.
Connect a USB HDD to one of the USB ports on the
modem router
.
2.
Visit
www.netgear.com/readyshare
.
3.
Scroll down to the A Happy Home Is Filled With Love And Safely Stored Data section.
4.
Click the
Download the installer and get started
link.
5.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the utility file.
6.
Launch the ReadySHAREVault-install.exe file and install the utility.
The Dashboard page displays.
7.
Use the dashboard or the
Backup
tab to set up and run your backup.
Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine
You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard drive that is connected to
the USB port on the
modem router
.You can access the connected storage device from your Mac with a
wired or wireless connection to your
modem router
.
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB disk to do the Time Machine
backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine.
The
modem router
supports GUID or MBR partitions.
To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions:
1.
Physically connect the USB hard drive to your Mac.
2.
On your Mac, go to
Spotlight
(or the magnifying glass) at the top right of the screen and search for
Disk Utility
.
3.
To format your USB device, open the Disk Utility, click the
Erase
tab, and click the
Erase
button.
4.
Click the
Partition
tab.
5.
Click the
Partition Layout
menu and set the number of partitions that you want to use.
6.
Click the
Options
button.
The Partition options display.
7.
Select the
GUID Partition Table
or
Master Boot Record
radio button.
8.
For the format, select
Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
.
9.
Click the
OK
button.
10.
Click the
Apply
button.
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Your settings are saved.
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, NETGEAR recommends that you follow
this procedure.
To prepare to back up a large amount of data:
1.
Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.
2.
Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk.
3.
Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk.
4.
Set Energy Saver by doing the following:
a.
From the
Apple
menu, select
System Preferences
.
The System Preferences screen displays.
b.
From the
View
menu, select
Energy Saver
.
The Energy Saver screen displays.
c.
Click the
Power Adapter
tab.
d.
Select the
Wake for Wi-Fi network access
check box.
e.
Click the
Back arrow
to save the changes and exit the screen.
5.
Modify your security settings by doing the following:
a.
From the
Apple
menu, select
System Preferences
.
The System Preferences screen displays.
b.
From the
View
menu, select
Security
.
The Security & Privacy screen displays.
c.
Click the
Advanced
button at the bottom of the screen.
d.
Leave the
Log out after minutes of inactivity
check box cleared.
e.
Click the
OK
button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a Storage Device
You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive that is connected
to the USB port on the
modem router
.
To back up your Mac onto a USB hard drive:
1.
Prepare your USB device with a compatible format and partitions.
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See
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
on page 177.
If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
on
page 178.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the
modem router
.
When you connect the USB device to the USB port on the
modem router
, it might take up to two
minutes before the USB device is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all
computers on your local area network (LAN).
3.
On your Mac computer, select
Go > Connect to Server
.
The Connect to Server screen displays.
4.
Type
afp://routerlogin.net
.
5.
When prompted to enter your name and password, select the
Guest
radio button.
6.
Click the
Connect
button.
A list of connected devices displays. This list includes the name admin when you log in as admin.
7.
From the
Apple
menu, select
System Preferences
.
8.
Open Time Machine.
9.
Click the
Select Backup Disk
button and select your USB device from the list.
10.
Click the
Use for Backup
button.
If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine disk list, go
to Mac finder and click that USB partition. It displays in the Time Machine list.
Note
11.
When prompted to enter your name and password, select the
Guest
radio button and click the
Connect
button.
When the setup is complete, the Mac automatically schedules a full backup.You can back up immediately
if you want.
Manage Access to a Storage Device
You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a storage device connected to the
USB port on the
modem router
.
To specify the storage device access settings:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
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A login window opens.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the
modem router
.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
BASIC > ReadySHARE
.
The USB Storage (Basic Settings) page displays. By default, the
Basic
radio button is selected.
6.
Click the
Edit
button.
The previous figure shows one USB device attached to the
modem router
.
7.
To specify a name that is used to access the USB device or devices that are connected to the
modem
router
, in the
Network/Device Name
field, enter a name.
By default, the name is readyshare.
8.
To specify a name for the workgroup that the USB device or devices are members of, in the
Workgroup
field, enter a name.
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