Netgear R6300v2 Smart Wifi Router Ac1750 Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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2. If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see USB 
Storage Device Network and Access Settings on page 52.
Store Files in a Central Location for Printing
This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a 
computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print 
server.
•One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print....

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View a USB Device Attached to the Router
To view basic information about the USB storage device:
1. 
Select  BASIC > ReadySHARE. 
By default, the Basic radio button is selected, and the screen displays \
a USB storage 
device if it is attached to the router USB port.
If you logged in to the router before you connected your USB device, you\
 might not see 
your USB device in this screen. If this happens, log out and then log ba\
ck in.
2.  (Optional) 
 To view...

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To view or change the USB storage advanced settings:
1. 
Select  ADV
 ANCED > USB Storage >  Advanced Settings.
2.  Specify access to the USB storage device. 
• Network Device Name. 
 The default name is readyshare. This name is used to 
access the USB device connected to the router. 
• W
orkgroup. 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,...

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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  ADV
 ANCED > 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 w\
eb...

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3. 
Click  Create Network Folder .
If the Add a Network Folder 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...

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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  ADV
 ANCED > 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...

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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. The router serves media in DLNA compatible form to DLNA/UPnP 
AV-compliant media players.
To specify the media server settings: 
1.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > USB Storage > Media Server .
By default, the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic...

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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:
• V
ideo. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.
•Music. See and play MP3 files.
• Pictures. V
 iew images in jpg format.
Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo
You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and up) Home Media Option to play photos...

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To play music or view photos:
1. 
On the 
 TiVo, select  TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases .
2. Select what you want to play or watch.
To copy TiVo Files onto a computer:
Use the TiVo Desktop accessory available at 
https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do. 

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