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If you are using Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name. For example, type
ftp://
MyName
.mynetgear.com
,
in which
MyName
is your DNS name.
3.
When prompted, log in:
•
To log in as admin, in the
user name
field, enter
admin
and in the
password
field, enter the same
password that you use to log in to the router.
•
To log in as guest, in the
user name
field, enter
guest
.
The guest user name does not need a password.
The files and folders that your account can access on the USB device display. For example, you might
see share/partition1/directory1.
4.
Navigate to a location on the USB device.
5.
Download or upload the file.
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD
NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that
is connected to the router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you must create a ReadyCLOUD account
and register your router.
A ReadyCLOUD app is also available for Windows computers, Android mobile devices, and iOS mobile
devices. For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD for Routers User
Manual, which is available online at
downloadcenter.netgear.com
.
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account
To create a ReadyCLOUD account:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device.
2.
Visit
readycloud.netgear.com
.
The ReadyCLOUD Welcome page displays.
3.
Click the
Sign In
link.
The Sign In page displays.
4.
Click the
Create Account
link.
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5.
Complete the fields to set up your account, and click the
Create
button.
You are now ready to register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account.
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD
After you create a ReadyCLOUD account, you must register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account
To register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account:
1.
Visit
kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27323/
and check to see if you router supports
ReadyCLOUD.
2.
Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on the router.
If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB storage
device to the router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your
local area network (LAN).
3.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
4.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
5.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
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The BASIC Home page displays.
6.
Select
ReadySHARE
.
7.
Select the
ReadyCLOUD
radio button.
8.
Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the
Register
button.
If you did not create a ReadyCLOUD account, see
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account
on page 121.
The router is registered with ReadyCLOUD.
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If the router’s Internet connection mode is set to Dial on Demand, the router
automatically changes the connection mode to Always On. This change is required
for ReadyCLOUD to remotely access the USB storage device.
Note
9.
After registration, visit
readycloud.netgear.com
.
10.
Click the
Sign In
link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the
Sign In
button.
The ReadyCLOUD page displays the router that you registered and the contents of the USB storage
device that is connected to the router.
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8
Use the
Router
as a Media Server
The
router
comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server.You can set up the
router
to play music
from iTunes Server and media from TiVo.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
on page 126
•
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
on page 127
•
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
on page 128
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