Linksys manual Linksys E3000, Appendix B How to Install and Access USB Storage, Map a Drive

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

Access the USB Storage Device

1. On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon..

My Computer 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 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..)

Double-Click Public Folder

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..

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

Enter Account User Name and Password

User accounts are set up on the Storage > Administration screen; for more information, refer to Storage > Administration, page 31..

Map a Drive

1. On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon..

My Computer 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 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.. .

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