NETGEAR D6300 Access and configure a USB storage drive

5. USB Storage

Access and configure a USB storage drive

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your WiFi

modem router. The USB port on the WiFi modem router can connect only to USB storage

devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD

drives, or DVD drives to the WiFi modem router USB port.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•USB Drive Requirements

•ReadySHARE Access

•File-Sharing Scenarios

•USB Storage Basic Settings

•USB Storage Advanced Settings

•Safely Remove a USB Drive

•Media Server Settings

•Specify Approved USB Devices

•Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

Contents

Main Support Trademarks Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR genie Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Chapter 5 USB Storage Chapter 6 USB Printer Control Chapter 7 Security Chapter 8 Administration Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Appendix A Supplemental Information Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index Get to know your wireless router Page Page Page Unpack Your New Router Hardware Features Label Back Panel Front Panel Table 1. Power On/Off LED D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 2. DSL LED Table 3. Internet LED Hardware Setup Table 4. Wireless LED Table 5. USB LED Side Panel Position Your Wireless Router ADSL Microfilters One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included) Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included) Page Veri fy the Cab ling Connect to the WiFi modem router Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP Gather ISP Information Wireless Devices and Security Settings Types of Logins and Access NETGEAR genie Setup Use NETGEAR genie after Installation Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Manual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Page Your Internet connection and network Internet Basic Settings Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields Page Attached Devices Page ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer USB Storage (Basic Settings) ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Printer Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options NETGEAR genie App NETGEAR genie Mobile App Specify custom settings Setup Wizard Page WPS Wizard Setup Menu ADSL Setup WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size Page LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as a DHCP Server Address Reservation Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server Address Reservation Quality of Service Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Set Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Page QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access File-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Page Add or Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB Drive Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the WiFi DSL Modem Routers USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Access and configure a USB printer Page Control Center Configuration USB Printer Scan with a Multifunction Printer Keep unwanted content out of your network Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Firewall Rules Page Add Custom Services to Allow or Block Page Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications Manage your network Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status Router Inform ation Internet Port Show Statistics Button Connection Status Button Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Attached Devices Manage the Configuration File Back Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase Set Password Password Recovery Diagnostics Page Fine-tuning your network Advanced Wireless Settings Page Page Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Page Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Page Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port Triggering Page Dynamic DNS Static Routes Page Page Remote Management Universal Plug and Play Page IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Diagnose and solve problems Quick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Check Ethernet Cable Connections Wireless Settings Network Settings Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays Red LEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LEDs Are Off The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Green Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Page Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Connectivity Wireless Signal Strength Restore the Factory Settings and Password Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Page A Factory settings and technical specifications Factory Settings Supplemental Information Table 11. Factory default settings (continued) Supplemental Information Technical Specifications Table 12. D6300 Router specifications B B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless Regulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User FCC Caution Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Industry Canada IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: Caution: NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Avertissement: Interference Reduction Table Index A B C D G H I K L O P Q R S W