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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 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.
9.  After registration, visit http://readycloud.netgear.com .
10.  Click the  Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the 
Sign In  button.  
						

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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 http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server.
The Media Server (Settings) screen displays.
5. Specify the settings:
•Enable DLNA Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a 
media server.
•Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on 
your TiVo device. See the 
Play Media from a USB Device on TiVo on page 106.
•Media Server Device Name. Specify the name of the media server.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved. 
						

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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 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.  Download the Remote app from the 
 Apple App Store.
3.  Launch the Remote app 
 from your iPhone or iPad.
The Remote screen displays.
4.  Click the  Add a Device  button. 
A passcode displays.
5.  Specify the passcode in the router:
a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to 
the network.
b.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
c.  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 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.
On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Rem\
ote app. 
You can play this music to 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:
• V
ideo. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.
•Music. See and play MP3 files.
• Pictures. V
 iew images in jpg format.
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.
To set up the router to work with TiVo:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
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 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 photos:
1. On the 
 TiVo, select  TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases . 
						

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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 Multifunction USB Printer 
•Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings  
						

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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 manufacturer.
2.  Use a USB printer cable to connect the USB printer to the router USB por\
t.  
USB 3.0 port
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
The utility works on Windows and Mac computers.
To download the utility:
1. V
isit  www.netgear.com/readyshare .
2. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the  PC Utility or Mac Utility link.
3.  Follow the onscreen instructions to download the file.