USB Storage | NETGEAR D6300 guide

5. USB Storage	5
Access and configure a USB storage drive

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your WiFi DSL modem router. The USB port on the WiFi DSL modem router can connect only to USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the WiFi DSL 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

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NETGEAR D6300 user manual USB Storage, Access and configure a USB storage drive

Contents

WiFi DSL Modem Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents USB Printer Control Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Get to know your wireless router Hardware Setup Product Highlights Product Specifications Weee Unpack Your New Router Box contents Label Hardware Features Back Panel USB port Gigabit Ethernet Power Adsl line LAN portsAC power WAN port Reset button Front Panel Power DSL Internet Wireless USB D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Power On/Off LED Side Panel Wireless On/Off button WPS On/Off button USB port D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless button Position Your Wireless Router One-Line Adsl Microfilter Not Included Adsl Microfilters Summary Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem RouterTwo-Line Adsl Microfilter Included Verify the Cabling Cabling diagram Get Started with Netgear genie Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem RouterTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings  If the browser cannot display the web Netgear genie Setup To use Netgear genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router Browse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen  To connect manually Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Manual Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet Basic SettingsInternet Basic Settings Screen Fields Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer USB Storage Basic Settings ReadySHARE Printer Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Security Options Settings Wireless Network Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie App Netgear genie Mobile App  To install the genie mobile app Netgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings Setup Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS Wizard To use the WPS Wizard Setup Menu Adsl Setup WAN Setup Change the MTU Size Default DMZ Server To set up a default DMZ server Common MTU sizes  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN TCP/IP Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Address Reservation Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a Dhcp ServerUse Router as a Dhcp Server  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service SetupAddress Reservation Set Up QoS for Internet Access Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port  To edit or delete a QoS policy QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Click Add Priority Rule USB Storage Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access  To share files with your friends and family File-Sharing ScenariosShare Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder  To access your USB device USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB Drive Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Ftp//10.1.65.4 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerSelect the Allow only approved devices check box USB Printer Control Access and configure a USB printer USB Printer Control USB Printer Control Center Configuration Scan with a Multifunction Printer Security Keep unwanted content out of your  To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain  To create firewall rules Firewall Rules Security Add Custom Services to Allow or Block TCP UDP TCP/UDP  To add a custom service  To specify the firewall rule schedule Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Manage your network Administration Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware LAN Port View WiFi DSL Modem Router StatusRouter Information Internet Port System up time and poll interval statistics 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 Manage the Configuration File Do not interrupt the reboot process Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Password Recovery Set Password Diagnostics Administration Fine-tuning your network Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless Repeating Function  To set up the base station Set Up the Base StationSet Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics To configure the WiFi DSL modem router as a repeater unit Advanced Settings 100 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  To set up port forwarding Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Add a Custom Service  To make a local web server public Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Advanced Settings 107 Dynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Advanced Settings 110 Advanced Settings 111 Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play Advanced Settings 114 Traffic Meter  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeIPv6 Advanced Settings 116 USB Settings Diagnose and solve problems Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Red Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Green Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshooting 123  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshoot PPPoETroubleshoot Internet Browsing Incorrect Date or Time Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Wireless Signal Strength Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting 128 Supplemental Information Specifications Factory default settings Factory Settings D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Factory default settings Technical Specifications Supplemental Information 132 133 Index 134 135 136