Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 Ac3200 Tri Band Wifi Gigabit Router User Manual

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The BASIC Home page displays.
6.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
7.  Click the  ReadyCLOUD tab.
8. Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the  Register button.
If you did not create a ReadyCLOUD account, see  Create a ReadyCLOUD Account on 
page
  100.
The router is registered with ReadyCLOUD.
Note: If...

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The ReadyCLOUD page displays the router that you registered and the contents of the 
USB storage device that is connected to the router. 

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9.   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 Server and media from TiVo.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 
•Play Music from a USB Device with iTunes Server 
•Play Media from a USB Device on TiVo  

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Specify ReadyDLNA 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.
To specify media server settings: 
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or...

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Play Music from a USB Device with iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB device 
that is connected to the router USB port. 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 14. Play music on a USB device with iTunes
Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and...

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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 screen displays.
d.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > USB Storage > Media Server .
e. Select the Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only)  check box and click the 
Apply button.
f.  Enter the passcode and click the  Allow Control button.
Your changes take effect.
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The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > USB Storage > Media Server .
The Media Server Settings screen displays.
5.  Make sure that the  Enable T
 iVo support check box is selected.
6.  If you changed the setting, click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
To play videos:
1.  On the 
 TiVo, select  TiVo Central > My Shows .
2. Go to the bottom of the list tand select the R8000.
To play music or view...

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2. Select an item to play or watch.
To copy TiVo files to a computer:
Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at 
https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do. 

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10.   Share a USB Printer
The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port 
on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your 
network. 
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 
•Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 
•Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 
•Use the Shared Printer 
•View or Change the Status of a Printer 
•Use the Scan Feature of a...

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Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request t\
hat you do not 
connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do \
so.
To install the driver and cable the printer:
1. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer
 , install the driver 
software for the USB printer.
If you do not have the printer driver, contact the printer...