Netgear Wndr3700v5 N600 Wifi Router User Manual

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USB Device Requirements
The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives.\
 For the most 
up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit 
http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare .
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the d\
rivers onto the 
computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices\
 do not work 
with the router

.
The...

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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).
Access an Storage Device Connected to the Router
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...

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Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: 
1. 
V
isit  www.netgear.com/readyshare.
2.  In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click the  PC Utility link.
The  readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer
 .
3.  Launch  readyshareconnect.exe.
4. Select the drive letter to map to the network folder.
5.  T
o connect to the device as a different user,...

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To back up your Windows computer:
1. 
Connect a USB HDD to the router USB port.
2.  Download ReadySHARE V
 ault from www.netgear.com/readyshare  and install it on each 
Windows computer.
3.  Launch ReadySHARE V
 ault.
4.  Use the dashboard or the  Backup tab to set up and run your backup.
Control Access to a Storage Device
You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a st\
orage device 
connected...

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•Workgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the 
workgroup name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that 
supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.
•Access Method. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want: 
-Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default.
-HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type 
http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to...

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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 wireless device that is connecte\
d 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 ....

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View or Change Network Folders on a Device
You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connec\
ted to the 
router.
To view or change network folders:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d 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...

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•
Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device.
• T
otal Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
You can add network folders on a storage device connected to the router U\
SB port.
To add a network folder:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or...

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6. 
Click the  Create Network Folder  button.
If this screen does not display, 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 pas\
sword.
8.  Click the  Apply button.
The folder is added on...

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4. 
Select  ADVANCED > USB Storage> Advanced Settings .
5. Select a folder and click the  Edit button.
The Edit Network Folder screen displays.
6.  Change the settings in the fields as needed.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Use the Router as a ReadyDLNA Media Server
The router can act as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on  DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as...