Netgear R7000p Nighthawk Smart Wifi Router With Mu Mimo User Manual

							To connect a USB device:
1.Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the router.
The blue, USB 3.0 port on the front of the router performs faster than the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel
of the router.
2.If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router 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).
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From
a Windows Computer
To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer:
1.Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your 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 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).
2.Select Start > Run.
3.Enter \
eadyshare in the dialog box.
4.Click the OK button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device.
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
To map the USB storage device to a Windows network drive:
1.Connect a USB storage 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 device to the
router.
When you connect the USB 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.
3.Enter \
eadyshare in the dialog box.
4.Click the OK button.
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							5.Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive.
6.Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder.
7.Click the Finish button.
The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
8.To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials
check box, click the Finish button, and do the following:
a.Type the user name and password.
b.Click the OK button.
The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router
From a Mac
From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to the router.
To access the device from a Mac:
1.Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your 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 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).
2.On a Mac that is connected to the network, select Go > Connect to Server.
3.In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.
4.When prompted, select the Guest radio button.
If you set up access control on the router and you allowed your Mac to access the network, select the
Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and your admin password for the password.
For more information about access control, see View Devices Currently on the Network on page 83.
5.Click the Connect button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device.
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a USB
hard disk drive (HDD) to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.
The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault:
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							•Windows XP SP3
•Windows 7
•Windows 8
•Windows 8.1
•Windows 10
To back up your Windows computer:
1.Connect a USB HDD storage device to a USB port on the router.
2.If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply 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.Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer.
4.Launch ReadySHARE Vault.
5.Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your backup.
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard drive that is connected to one
of the router’s USB ports.You can access the connected storage device from your Mac with a wired or WiFi
connection to your router.
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
We recommend that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB HDD to do the Time Machine backup
for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine.The router
supports GUID or MBR partitions.
To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions:
1.Physically connect the USB hard drive to your router.
2.On your Mac, go to Spotlight (or the magnifying glass) at the top right of the page and search for Disk
Utility.
3.Open the Disk Utility, select your USB HDD, click the Erase tab, and click the Erase button.
4.Click the Partition tab.
5.In the Partition Layout menu, set the number of partitions that you want to use.
6.Click the Options button.
The Partition schemes display.
7.Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button.
8.In the Format menu, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
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							9.Click the OK button.
10.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, NETGEAR recommends that you follow this
procedure.
To prepare to back up a large amount of data:
1.Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.
2.Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk.
3.Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk.
4.Set Energy Saver:
a.From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
The System Preferences window displays.
b.Select Energy Saver.
The Energy Saver page displays.
c.Click the Power Adapter tab.
d.Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box.
e.Click the back arrow to save the changes and exit the screen.
5.Modify your security settings:
a.From the System Preferences window, select Security & Privacy.
The Security & Privacy page displays.
b.Click the Advanced button at the bottom of the page.
If the Advanced button is grayed out, click the lock icon so that you can change the settings.
c.Clear the Log out after minutes of inactivity check box.
d.Click the OK button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk
You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive (HDD) that is
connected to one of the router’s USB ports.
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							To back up your Mac onto a USB hard disk drive:
1.Prepare your USB device with a compatible format and partitions.
For more information, see Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 93.
2.If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data on page
94.
3.Connect your USB HDD to a USB port on the router.
If your USB HDD uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB HDD to the router.
When you connect the USB HDD to the router, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the USB HDD is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
4.On a Mac computer that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to Server.
The Connect to Server window displays.
5.Type smb://routerlogin.net and click the Connect button.
6.When prompted, select the Registered User radio button.
7.Enter admin for the name and password for the password and click the Connect button.
A list of USB devices connected to your router displays.
8.From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
The System Preferences window displays.
9.Select Time Machine.
The Time Machine window displays.
10.Click the Select Backup Disk button and select your USB HDD from the list.
11.Click the Use Disk button.
If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine disk list, go to
Mac Finder and click that USB partition. It displays in the Time Machine list.
Note
12.When prompted, select the Registered User radio button.
13.Enter admin for the name and password for the password and click the Connect button.
When the setup is complete, the Mac automatically schedules a full backup.You can back up immediately
if you want.
Use FTP Within the Network
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster.
To set up FTP access:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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							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.Select the FTP check box.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device
You can view or change the network folders on a storage device connected to the router.
To view or change network folders:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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.Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section and adjust the following settings:
•Share Name. If only one USB device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.
You can click the name or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared
is shown, the default share was deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link
to change this setting.
•Read Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the network folder.
All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder.The password for admin
is the same one that you use to log in to the router.
•Folder Name. Full path of the network folder.
•Volume Name.Volume name from the storage device.
•Total Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.
6.Click the Apply button.
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							Your settings are saved.
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
You can add network folders on a USB storage device connected to a router USB port.
To add a network folder:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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 (Advaned Settings) page displays.
5.In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device.
6.Click the Create Network Folder button.
The Add Folder window opens.
If this window does not open, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser
settings to allow pop-ups.
7.Complete the fields.
The user name (account name) for All–no password is guest.The password for admin is the same one
that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password.
8.Click the Apply button.
The folder is added on the USB storage device.
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
You can edit network folders on a USB storage devices connected to a router USB port.
To edit a network folder:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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.
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							The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5.In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device.
6.Click the Edit button.
The Edit Network Folder window opens.
7.Change the settings in the fields as needed.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up NETGEAR Downloader
NETGEAR Downloader is a download agent that runs on the router.You can use it to download files onto
a USB HDD that is connected to the router so that you do not need to keep the computer running.
Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader
To use NETGEAR Downloader to download files:
1.Connect your USB storage device to the router USB port.
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).
3.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
4.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window 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.
6.Select NETGEAR Downloader (BETA).
The Download Manager psge displays.
7.Select the Enable NETGEAR Downloader check box.
The page adjusts.
8.From the Download Type menu, select a dowload protocol.
The fields change based on which protocol you choose.
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							9.Complete the fields presented for the option you choose.
10.Click the Add button.
The router begins the download.
11.To display the dowloading status, click the Refresh button.
12.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
13.(Optional) Use the Pause, Resume, and Delete buttons to manage the downloading tasks.
The completed downloading tasks display in the Downloaded Files section.
Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings
You can change the default save path to any directory on the USB storage device that is connected to the
router.You can change the maximum number of concurrent downloading tasks, but NETGEAR recommends
3 as the most effective setting.You can enable autorefresh to see updated downloading tasks, but this might
slow down speed of the downloads.
To change NETGEAR Downloader settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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 > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Downloader Settings.
The NETGEAR Downloader Settigns page displays.
5.Make any needed changes.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader
The router can email you when a downloader task is finished.
To change NETGEAR Downloader settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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.
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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.
4.Select ADVANCED > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Downloader Settings.
The NETGEAR Downloader Settigns page displays.
5.Click the Configure Email button.
The E-mail page displays.
6.Select the Send E-mail notifications when a downloader task is finished check box.
7.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks
To manage NETGEAR Downloader tasks:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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 > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Download Manager.
The NETGAR Downloader Settings page displays.
5.Make any needed changs.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
Before you physically disconnect a USB storage device from the router USB port, log in to the router and
take the USB storage device offline.
To remove a USB storage device safely:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enterhttp://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
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