Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings | NETGEAR Model R7000

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

4.Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.

5.Specify access to the USB storage device:

•Network Device Name. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the router. The default is readyshare.

•Workgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

•Access Method. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want:

-Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default.

-HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB drive.

-HTTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users can type http://<public IP address/shares> (for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This feature supports file uploading only.

-FTP. Disabled by default.

-FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you select this check box, remote users can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This feature supports both downloading and uploading of files.

6.If you changed the settings, click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

Share USB Drives Attached to the Router

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NETGEAR Model R7000 Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings, Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default

Contents

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Control Access to the Internet Use the Router as a Media Server Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Attach the Antennas Unpack Your Router To attach the antennas USB 3.0 port Top and Front Panels Router rear panel Rear Panel  To position your router Position Your Router  To cable your router Cable Your Router Connect to the Network Access the Router  To find and select the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Label Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Netgear genie Automatic Internet Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your router  To change the language Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To log in to the router  To use the genie app to access the router Access the Router with Netgear genie Apps Specify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify Your Internet Settings Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login Select Internet Select Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections IPv6 Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Specify Your Internet Settings IPv6 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionInternet Connection Type list, select Pass Through IPv6 Fixed  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverInternet Connection Type list, select Dhcp Specify Your Internet Settings IPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU sizes Optimize Performance Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Add Upstream QoS Rules  To enable upstream QoS Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port Set Up QoS for a MAC Address From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address Edit an Upstream QoS Policy To edit a QoS policy Delete an Upstream QoS Policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS To delete a QoS policy  To enable downstream QoS Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and Play  To disable WMM QoS Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Control Access to the Internet  To set up Live Parental Controls Set Up Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet  To set up access control Block Access to Your NetworkClick the Take me to the status screen button  To set block Internet sites Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites Click the Add Keyword button Select Advanced Security Block Sites To delete keywords from the list  To block services Block Services from the InternetSelect Advanced Security Block Services  To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesSelect Advanced Security Schedule  To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Control Access to the Internet Router USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network To connect a USB drive Launch readyshareconnect.exe  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive  To back up your Windows computer Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data  To specify the USB access settings Control Access to the USB Drive Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings  To view network folders  To set up FTP accessUse FTP Within the Network View Network Folders on a USB Drive Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Click the Create Network Folder button Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE  To approve USB devices Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To edit a network folder Select the Allow only approved devices check box Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive Click the Approved Devices button Select USB Storage Basic Settings Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet Access the USB Drive Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP Your Personal FTP Server Dynamic DNS Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account Specify a DNS Account That You Already Have  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Netgear Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS Settings  To change your settings Use the Router as a Media Server Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify media server settings Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Play music on a USB drive with iTunes  To specify iTunes server settings Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo  To set up the router to work with TiVo  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer  To download the utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To manually connect and print Use the Shared Printer  To view or change the status View or Change the Status of a Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To change the language Select Tools Configuration Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Specify Network Settings Select Advanced Advanced Setup LED Control Settings Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDsView WAN Settings  To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Set Up a Default DMZ Server Change the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings RIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To delete a reserved address entry Reserve LAN IP Addresses To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry Select Advanced WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To use the WPS Wizard  To specify basic wireless settings  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest Network Select Guest Network Airtime Fairness How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsImplicit Beamforming  To enable or disable the wireless radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To set up the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To specify WPS Settings Specify WPS Settings  To set up the router as an AP Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Wireless repeating scenario Set Up a Wireless Distribution System  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure a Netgear router as a repeater Set Up a Repeater Specify Network Settings 120 Specify Network Settings 121 Manage Your Network Select Advanced Administration Router Update Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password  To check for new firmware and update your router  To set up password recovery Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set Password View Router Status  To recover your password To view router status and usage information Click the Advanced tab Display Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics  To check the Internet connection status Check the Internet Connection Status  To view logs View Logs of Router Activity Monitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Administration Logs To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Create Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route  To edit a static route Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes Select Attached Devices View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route  To view devices on the network Back Up Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings Remote Management Erase the Current Configuration SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process  To erase the configuration settings  To set up remote management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer  To specify the VPN service Use VPN to Access Your Network 141 Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home network Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To access your Internet service Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home Specify Internet Port Settings  To forward specific incoming protocols Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To add a custom service Add a Custom Port Forwarding ServiceClick the Add Custom Service button  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding Service  To delete a port forwarding entry Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Add a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service  To enable port triggering Enable Port Triggering Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Specify Internet Port Settings 155 Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Standard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered OnPower LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays Amber Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router LEDs Never Turn Off Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot PPPoE Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings Supplemental Information 167 R7000 Router specifications Technical Specifications