Netgear R6900 Nighthawk Ac1900 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

a.
In the Available Network Folders list, select a device.
If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.
b. Click the Edit button. c.
In the 
Read Access menu, select admin.
The def
ault setting is 
All - no password.
d. In the Write Access menu, select admin.
The def

ault setting is All - no password.
e

. Click the Apply button.
Y

our settings are saved.
f. Click the 
Close Window button.
The pop-up window closes.
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through...

To access a USB device with FTP from a remote computer to download or upload a file:
1.
Take one of the following actions:
•To download a file from a storage device connected to the router, launch a web browser.
• To upload a file to a storage device connected to the router, launch an FTP client such as Filezilla.
2. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser.
For example, if your IP address is 10.1.65.4, type ftp://10.1.65.4.
If y

ou are using Dynamic DNS, type the...

4.
Click the Create Account link. 5.
Complete the fields to set up your account, and click the 
Create button.
Y
ou are now ready to register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account.
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD
After you create a ReadyCLOUD account, you must register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account To register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account: 1.
Visit 
kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27323/ and check to see if you router supports ReadyCLOUD.
2. Connect a USB stor
age...

6.
Select ReadySHARE. 7.
Select the 
ReadyCLOUD radio button. 8.
Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Register button.
If y

ou did not create a ReadyCLOUD account, see 
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account on page 122. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900 

The router is registered with ReadyCLOUD.
If the router’s Internet connection mode is set to Dial on Demand, the router automatically
changes the connection mode to Always On. This change is required for ReadyCLOUD to
remotely access the USB storage device.
Note
9. After registration, visit readycloud.netgear.com.
10. Click the 
Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the Sign In button.
The ReadyCLOUD page displays the router that you registered and the contents of the USB...

8
Use the Router as a Media Server
The router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the router to play music from iTunes
Ser
ver and media from TiVo.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
 on page 127
• Pla
y Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server on page 128
• Pla

y Media From a USB Device on TiVo
 on page 129 126 

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
By default, the router functions 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 a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password...

Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a storage device that is connected
to the router. 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 12. Play music on a USB device with iTunes
Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and FLAC. The maximum number of music files supported is 10,000.
To specify iTunes server...

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
d. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage
.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
e. Click the 
Media Server tab. f.
Make sure that the Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only)
 check box is selected.
g. If the 
Enter Passcode displayed on the Remote App field is masked, click the Apply button.
h. Enter the passcode.
i. Click the 
Allow Control...

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.
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
T
o set up the router to work with TiVo: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are...