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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.
To view or change the USB storage advanced settings:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Storage >
Advanced Settings
.
2.
Specify access to the USB storage device.
Network Device Name
. The default is readyshare. This name is used to access the
USB device that is 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,
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 enable this feature, 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.
To view network folders:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Storage >
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.
To add a network folder:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > ReadySHARE
.
2.
Click the
Edit
button.
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3.
Click the
Create Network Folder
button.
If this screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is,
change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.
4.
In the Folder field, browse and select the folder.
5.
Fill in the Share Name field.
6.
In the Read Access list and the Write Access list, select the settings 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.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
The folder is added on the USB device.
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.
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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
.
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.
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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 view these 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.
2.
Adjust the 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.
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.

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