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USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings

You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.

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To view or change the USB storage advanced settings:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings

.

2.

Specify access to the USB storage device.

•

Network Device Name

. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access

the USB device connected to the router.

•

Workgroup

. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the

workgroup name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that

supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

•

Access Method

. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want.

-

Network Neighborhood/MacShare

. Enabled by default.

-

HTTP

. Enabled by default. You can type

to access the USB drive.

-

HTTP (via Internet)

. Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users

can type

http://

<public IP address/shares>

for example,

http://1.1.10.102/shares)

or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This feature

supports file uploading only.

-

FTP

. Disabled by default.

-

FTP (via Internet)

. Disabled by default. If you select this check box, remote users

can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This feature supports

both downloading and uploading of files.

3.

If you changed the settings, click the

Apply

button.

Your changes are saved.

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Available Network Folders

You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device.

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To view network folders:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > ReadySHARE >

Advanced Settings

.

2.

Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen.

•

Share Name

. If only one device is connected, the default share name is

USB_Storage. (Some router models have more than one USB port.)

You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If

Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the

root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

•

Read Access and Write Access

. Show the permissions and access controls on the

network folder: All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network

folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router.

•

Folder Name

. Full path of the network folder.

•

Volume Name

. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

•

Total Space and Free Space

. Show the current utilization of the storage device.

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To add a network folder:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > ReadySHARE

.

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2.

Click the

Create Network Folder

button.

If the Create a Network Folder screen does not display, your web browser might be

blocking pop-ups. If it is, then change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.

3.

In the Folder field, browse and select the folder.

4.

Fill in the Share Name field.

5.

In the Read Access list and the Write Access list, select the setting that you want.

The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is

the same one that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password.

6.

Click the

Apply

button.

The folder is added on the USB device.

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To edit a network folder:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > ReadySHARE

.

2.

Click the

Edit

button.

The Edit Network Folder screen displays the same settings shown in the Create a

Network Folder screen.

3.

Change the settings in the fields as needed.

4.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your changes are saved.

Specify Approved USB Devices

For more security, you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices.



To set up approved USB devices:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings

.

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2.

Click the

Approved Devices

button.

This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can

remove or add approved USB devices.

3.

In the Available USB Devices list, select the drive that you want to approve.

4.

Click the

Add

button.

5.

Select the

Allow only approved devices

check box.

6.

Click the

Apply

button

.

Your change takes effect.

If you want to work with another USB device, first click the

Safely Remove USB Device

button for the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and repeat

this process.

Media Server Settings

By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and

photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and

NETGEAR media players.



To change the media server settings:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server

.

By default, the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are

added) radio button are selected. When these options are selected, the router scans for

media files whenever new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB hard drive.

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2.

Change the following settings as needed:

•

Enable Media Server

. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media

server.

•

Enable TiVo support

. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on

your TiVo device. See the following section.

•

Media Server Name

. Specify the name of the media server.

•

Automatic (when new files added)

. Automatically scans for media files whenever

new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB storage. Only shared folders with All –

no password in the Read Access field can be scanned for media files.

3.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your changes take effect.

TiVo Support

You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to

your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the

following file formats:

•

Video

. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.

•

Music

. See and play MP3 files.

•

Pictures

. View images in .jpg format.

You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and newer) Home Media Option to play photos and music on

your Windows or Mac cmoputer right in your TiVo user interface.



To set up the router to work with TiVo:

1.

Select

ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server

.

2.

Make sure that the

Enable TiVo support

check box is selected.

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To play videos:

1.

On the TiVo, select

TiVo Central > My Shows

.