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Smart
WiFi
Router Model
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3.
In Windows File Manager, select the
Network
folder.
The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the computers section and
the remote R7000 icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the router).
4.
If the icons do not display, click the
Refresh
button to update the screen.
If the local LAN and the remote LAN are using the same IP scheme, the remote R7000
icon does not display in the Media Devices and Network Infrastructure sections.
5.
To access the router’s USB drive, click the
ReadySHARE
icon.
6.
To access media on the router’s network, click the
R7000
icon.
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
To set up your personal account and use FTP:
1.
Get your free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name.
See
Your Personal FTP Server
on page
77.
2.
Make sure that your Internet connection is working.
Your router must use a direct Internet connection. It cannot connect to a different router to
access the Internet.
3.
Connect a USB hard disk drive to a USB port on the router.
4.
Set up FTP access in the router.
See
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
on page
75.
5.
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8.
Use the Router as a Media Server
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
•
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
•
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
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Specify ReadyDLNA 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 specify media server settings:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
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.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
\Select
ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server
.
5.
Specify the settings:
•
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
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
on page
85.
•
Media Server Device Name
. Specify the name of the media server.
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
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Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB drive
that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an
iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported
receivers.
Figure 11. Play music on a USB drive with iTunes
Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, FLAC, The maximum number of music file
supported is10,000 WAV and WMA3
To specify iTunes server settings:
1.
On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network.
2.
Launch the Remote App.
3.
Click the
Add an iTunes Library
button.
A passcode displays.
4.
Specify the passcode in the router.
a.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to
the network.
b.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
c.
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.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
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d.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server
.
e.
Leave the
Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only)
check box selected.
f.
Enter the passcode and click the
Allow Control
button.
g.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app.
You can play this music to Airplay devices.
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
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 up) Home Media Option to play photos and music on
your Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface.
To set up the router to work with TiVo:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
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.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server
.
5.
Make sure that the
Enable TiVo support
check box is selected.
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