Linksys E3000 manual Appendix B How to Install and Access USB Storage, Overview, Windows

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Linksys E3000	Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage

Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage

Overview

The Router’s USB port lets you connect USB storage that can be accessed over your network.. This appendix covers the main functions of the shared storage feature, including the following:

•• Connect and access a USB storage device

•• Map a shortcut to a USB storage device

•• Create a shared folder on a USB storage device (advanced users)

•• Manage access to shared folders using group and user accounts (advanced users)

Follow the instructions for your operating system, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Mac OS X..

Windows 7

Install the USB Storage Device

1.Make sure your computer has a wired or wireless connection to the Router..

2.Connect an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash disk to the USB port of the Router..

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Access the USB Storage Device

1. On your desktop, click the Windows Explorer icon..

Windows Explorer Icon

NOTE: If the Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer..

2.In the Address field, enter the local IP address of the Router:

\\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

The default is 192.168.1.1.. You can change this IP address on the Setup > Basic Setup screen; refer to Setup > Basic Setup, page 13..

Enter Local IP Address of Router

NOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router.. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx represents the last five digits of the Router’s serial number..) If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field..

3.Double-click the Public folder.. (By default the Router creates a shared folder called Public..)

NOTE: If the USB storage device has pre‑existing folders, then you will have to create shared folders so there is network access to these pre-existing folders.. Proceed to Create a Shared Folder, page 55..

Double-Click Public Folder

NOTE: If the Public folder is not displayed, right‑click Network.. Click Properties.. Click Change advanced sharing settings.. Select Turn on network discovery.. Select Turn on file and printer sharing.. Click Save changes..

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