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 the Internet
If you attached a storage device to the router, before you can access the storage device through the Internet with
FTP, you must first set it up (see 
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet on page 119). Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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							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 DNS name. For example, type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com, in which
MyName
 is your DNS name.
3. When prompted, log in:
•To log in as admin, in the user name field, enter admin and in the password field, enter the same password
that you use to log in to the router.
• To log in as guest, in the user name field, enter guest.
The guest user name does not need a pass

word.
The files and folders that your account can access on the USB device display. For example, you might see
share/partition1/directory1
.
4. Navigate to a location on the USB device.
5. Download or upload the file.
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected
to the router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your router.
A ReadyCLOUD app is also available for Windows computers, Android mobile devices, and iOS mobile devices.
For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is
available online at 
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account To create a ReadyCLOUD account: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device.
2. Visit 
readycloud.netgear.com.
The ReadyCLOUD Welcome page displays.
3. Click the 
Sign In link.
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							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 device to a USB port on the router.
If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB storage device to
the router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is
ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network
(LAN).
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login windo

w opens.
5. 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 page displays. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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							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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							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 storage device that
is connected to the router. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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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
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							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 is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. Click the 
Media Server tab.
The Media Server Settings page displays.
6. Specify the settings:
•Enable DLNA Media Server
. Select this check box to enable this device to function as a media server.
• Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play USB or ReadyNAS media on your TiVo
de

vice. See Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo on page 
129.
7. Clic
k the 
Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
8. To change the name of the media server, click the Click here to change the Device Name
 link.
The LAN Setup page displays.
9. In the 
Device Name field, type a new device name for the router.
By def
ault, the device name is R6900.
10. Click the Apply button.
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our settings are saved. Use the Router as a Media Server
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							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 settings: 1.
On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network.
2. Launch the Remote app.
3. Click the Add a Device button.
A passcode displays.
4. Specify the passcode in the router:
a.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net
.
A login window opens.
c. Enter the router user name and password. Use the Router as a Media Server
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							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 button.
j. Clic
k the Apply button.
Y

our settings are saved.
On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app. You can play this music
on AirPlay devices.
Play Media From a USB Device 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. Use the Router as a Media Server
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							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 case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. Click the 
Media Server tab.
The Media Server Settings page displays.
6. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support
 check box is selected.
7. If you changed the setting, click the 
Apply button.
Y
our settings are saved.
Play Videos To play videos: 1.
On the TiVo, select 
TiVo Central > My Shows. 2.
Go to the bottom of the list and select the R6900. Use the Router as a Media Server
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