NETGEAR N750, WNDR4000 user manual Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

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Locate the Internet Port IP Address

The Router Status screen shows the Internet port IP address:

1.Log in to the wireless router.

2.Select Maintenance > Router Status.

3.Record the IP address that is listed for the Internet port. This is the IP address you can use to connect to the wireless router remotely.

Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP

You can connect to the wireless router’s USB drive using a Web browser:

1.Connect to the wireless router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, for example, ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address.

2.Type the name and password of the account that has access rights to the USB drive.

The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display, for example, share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.

Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You have to be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older versions of Windows with Microsoft networking enabled. You can use normal Explorer operations such as dragging and dropping, opening files, or cutting and pasting files from:

•Microsoft Windows Start menu, Run option

•Windows Explorer

•Network Neighborhood or My Network Place

Enabling File and Printer Sharing

Each computer’s network properties have to be set to enable network communication with the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft networking has to be enabled, as described in the following sections.

Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is enabled by default.

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Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Contents Content Filtering Settings Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Front Panel Unpack Your Wireless RouterHardware Features Icon Description Label Back PanelRouter Stand Position Your RouterDisconnect the modem from your computer Cable Your RouterConnect the modem to the router Verify the CablingHardware Setup Set Up Your Internet Connection Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Wireless Router Setup PreparationReplace an Existing Router Gather ISP InformationLog In to the Router Router Interface Upgrade FirmwareSetup Wizard Manual Setup Basic Settings Internet Service Provider ISP does not require login ISP does require loginInternet IP Address Domain Name and MAC Address FieldsUnsuccessful Internet Connection Change PasswordLog Out Manually Types of LoginsTo change the password Wireless Settings Wireless Security Options Wireless Security CompatibilityTurn Off Wireless Connectivity Security BasicsRestrict Access by MAC Address Disable Ssid BroadcastAdd Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network Manual MethodWPS Button Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS MethodConsider Every Device on Your Network Wireless Settings ScreenTo view or change wireless settings View or Change Wireless SettingsRegion Wireless Settings Screen FieldsTo set up a wireless guest network Wireless Guest NetworksSet Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Settings Content Filtering Settings Logs Examples of Log Messages Activation and AdministrationDelete Keyword or Domain Keyword Blocking of Http TrafficSpecify a Trusted Computer Block ServicesTo block access to Internet services Content Filtering Settings Set the Time Zone Schedule Services Turn On Security Event Email Notification Port Forwarding To configure port forwarding to a local server Add a Custom ServiceService Select Advanced Port Forwarding/Port TriggeringTo make a local Web server public To add a custom serviceApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public Port Triggering To set up port triggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Content Filtering Settings Network Maintenance Automatic Firmware Check Upgrade the FirmwareTo turn off the automatic firmware check at login Manually Check for Firmware UpgradesClear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box Stop the Automatic Firmware CheckBack Up Manage the Configuration FileInternet Port Settings RestoreView Router Status EraseShow Statistics Wireless PortLAN Port Local Ports Port Connection StatusView Attached Devices USB Storage Share Photos within Your Home Network USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios Share Large Files with FTP over the Internet USB Storage Basic SettingsEdit a Network Folder Basic Settings Screen Fields and ButtonsUSB Storage Advanced Settings Access Method Create a Network Folder Unmount a USB DriveSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Approved USB DevicesConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsSelect Maintenance Router Status Locate the Internet Port IP AddressConfiguring Windows 98SE and Windows ME Advanced Settings WAN Setup To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerDynamic DNS To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box LAN IP address LAN SetupTo change the LAN settings IP Address Reservation LAN Setup Screen SettingsTo reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entryQoS for Internet Access Quality of Service QoSTo view or change advanced wireless settings Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless Card Access List Wireless Advanced Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWPS Settings Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check box To configure your router for remote managementStatic Route Example Static RoutesAdd a Static Route Universal Plug and Play Traffic Meter IPv6To monitor traffic on your wireless router Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks Advanced USB SettingsAdvanced Settings To set up a repeater with wireless client association Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client AssociationAdvanced Settings Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Power LEDQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkNetwork Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless RouterWireless LED Is Off To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the InternetIncorrect Date or Time Changes Not SavedWireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityRestoring the Factory Settings and Password Feature Default Behavior Factory SettingsDMZ WNDR4000 Router Specifications Technical SpecificationsEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Netgear Dual Band WirelessRegulatory Compliance Information 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesIndustry Canada FCC CautionImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement AvertissementIndex Index TCP/IP Wireless security 26 wireless security options