NETGEAR R7000 Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings,  To specify media server settings

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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000

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.

5.Specify the settings:

•Enable 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 Drive on TiVo on page 84.

•Media Server Device Name. Specify the name of the media server.

6.Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server

iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB drive that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an

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Contents Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 November 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CACompliance Contents Control Access to the Internet Use the Router as a Media Server Use VPN to Access Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Attach the Antennas Unpack Your Router To attach the antennas Top and Front Panels USB 3.0 portRear Panel Router rear panelPosition Your Router  To position your routerCable Your Router  To cable your routerConnect to the Network Access the Router  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi networkNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Label To use Netgear genie to set up your router  To log in to the router Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To change the languageAccess the Router with Netgear genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the routerSpecify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect Internet Select Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections IPv6 Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 IPv6 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionInternet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 FixedIPv6 Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverInternet Connection Type list, select Dhcp Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoEChange the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeCommon MTU sizes Optimize Performance Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS To enable upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS RulesSelect Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port Set Up QoS for a MAC Address From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN PortFrom the Priority Category list, select MAC Address Edit an Upstream QoS Policy To edit a QoS policy Delete an Upstream QoS Policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS To delete a QoS policy  To enable downstream QoS Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlayWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service  To disable WMM QoSControl Access to the Internet  To set up Live Parental Controls Set Up Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000  To set up access control Block Access to Your NetworkClick the Take me to the status screen button Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To set block Internet sitesSelect Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete keywords from the list To block services Block Services from the InternetSelect Advanced Security Block Services  To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesSelect Advanced Security Schedule Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications  To specify a trusted computerNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Share USB Drives Attached to Router USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network To connect a USB drive  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Launch readyshareconnect.exeBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault  To back up your Windows computerPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard DriveControl Access to the USB Drive  To specify the USB access settingsSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by defaultView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To set up FTP accessUse FTP Within the Network  To view network foldersSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Select Advanced ReadySHARE Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder Click the Create Network Folder button To edit a network folder Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To approve USB devicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive  To remove a USB disk drive safelySelect USB Storage Basic Settings Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet Access the USB Drive Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computerDynamic DNS Your Personal FTP ServerSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Specify a DNS Account That You Already HaveNetgear  To change your settings Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS Settings Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNSUse the Router as a Media Server Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify media server settings Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server To specify iTunes server settings Play music on a USB drive with iTunes To set up the router to work with TiVo Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer  To download the utilityInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utilityUse the Shared Printer  To manually connect and printView or Change the Status of a Printer  To view or change the statusUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer To change the language Select Tools Configuration Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Specify Network Settings View WAN Settings  To view the WAN settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup  To change the router’s device name To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router Reserve LAN IP Addresses  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router To reserve an IP address  To delete a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To edit a reserved address entry  To use the WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settings104 Mbps Change the WiFi Security Option To change the WPA settings WPA/WPA2 EnterpriseSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Airtime Fairness How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsImplicit Beamforming Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSet Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless scheduleSpecify WPS Settings  To specify WPS SettingsUse the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an APSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge modeClick the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Set Up a Wireless Distribution System Wireless repeating scenarioSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater  To configure a Netgear router as a repeater119 120 Manage Your Network  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password Select Advanced Administration Router UpdateSelect Advanced Administration Set Password Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin  To set up password recoveryView Router Status  To recover your password To view router status and usage information Display Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statisticsCheck the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView Logs of Router Activity  To view logsMonitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Administration Logs To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter  To set up a static route Create Custom Static RoutesSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static route To view devices on the network View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route Select Attached DevicesBack Up Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings  To erase the configuration settings Erase the Current Configuration SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process Remote Management To set up remote management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection  To specify the VPN service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service140 Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet serviceBlock VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home networkUse a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To access your Internet serviceSpecify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocols To add a custom service Add a Custom Port Forwarding ServiceClick the Add Custom Service button Edit a Port Forwarding Service  To edit a port forwarding entryHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public  To delete a port forwarding entryAdd a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat154 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your NetworkTroubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn OffCannot Log In to the Router WiFi LED Is OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet BrowsingWireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedTest the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings166 Technical Specifications R7000 Router specifications