Appendix B

How to Install and Access USB Storage

NOTE: Another option is to use the IP address of the Router. 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 4.

3.Enter your account user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.)

Enter Account User Name and Password

User accounts are set up on the Storage>Administration screen; for more information, refer to Create a User Account, page 38.

Create a Shortcut to a Shared Folder

You can map any folder of the USB storage device as a separate drive. Follow the instructions for your Windows operating system, Vista or XP.

Windows Vista

Map a Drive

1. On your desktop, double-click the Network icon.

Network Icon

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

2.In the Address field, enter the server name of the Router:

\\<server_name_of_Router>

Enter Server Name of Router

ThedefaultservernameoftheRouterisWRT160NL.You can change this name on the Storage > Administration screen; refer to Storage > Administration, page 20.

NOTE: Another option is to use the IP address of the Router. 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 4.

3.Right-click the folder you want to share, and click Map Network Drive. (The default shared folder is named Public.)

Map Network Drive

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