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4.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management
.
5.
Select the
Turn Remote Management On
check box.
6.
In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router’s
remote management.
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
Note
Select one of the following:
Only This Computer
. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. Enter the IP address to be
allowed access.
IP Address Range
. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet. Enter a beginning IP address
and an ending IP address to define the allowed range.
Everyone
. Allow access from any IP address on the Internet.
7.
Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port
number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the
number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
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Use Remote Access
To use remote access:
1.
Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2.
Type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the
custom port number.
For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter
in your browser.
Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. The genie app
can help you with the following:
Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and
more.
To use the genie app to access the router:
1.
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at
www.NETGEAR.com/genie
.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3.
Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard screen displays.
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
You can use the genie app to remotely access your router and change its key settings. Before you can use remote
access with the genie app, you must update your router’s firmware and download the latest genie app for your
computer or mobile device. Remote access with the genie app is supported for Windows computers, iOS mobile
devices, and Android mobile devices.
For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see
Update the Router Firmware
on page 108.To
download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit
netgear.com/genie
.
For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, visit
kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26253/
.
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9
Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the
Router
This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you
access and share USB storage devices connected to the router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not
compatible.)
The USB ports on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or
hard drives or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the
router USB port.
Note
This chapter contains the following sections:
USB Device Requirements
on page 124
Connect a USB Device to the Router
on page 124
Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac
on page 126
Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer
on page 125
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
on page 126
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
on page 127
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk
on page 129
Use FTP Within the Network
on page 130
View or Change Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
on page 131
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD
on page 133
Safely Remove a USB Device
on page 136
For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit
www.netgear.com/readyshare
.
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USB Device Requirements
The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices
that the router supports, visit
.
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer
can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the router.
The router supports the following file system types for full read/write access:
FAT16
FAT32
NTFS
NTFS with compression format enabled
Ext2
Ext3
Ext4
HFS
HFS+
Connect a USB Device to the Router
ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB device connected to the router USB port. (If your USB device uses
special drivers, it is not compatible.)
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Figure 14. A USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 port are located on the side of the router
To connect a USB device:
1.
Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the side panel of the 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 router.
When you connect the USB device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router From
a Windows Computer
To access the device from a Windows computer:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the appropriate port on the router.
If your storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the device to the router.
When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
2.
Select
Start > Run
.
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