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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Share a USB Printer

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9. Share a USB Printer

The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

•Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

•Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

•Use the Shared Printer

•View or Change the Status of a Printer

•Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer

•Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Share a USB Printer

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 Top and Front Panels USB 3.0 portRear Panel Router rear panelPosition Your Router  To position your routerCable Your Router  To cable your routerConnect to the Network Access the Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkTypes of Logins Use an Internet Browser to Access the RouterNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Label To use Netgear genie to set up your router Change the Language Log In to the Router To log in to the router  To change the languageAccess the Router with Netgear genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the routerSpecify 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 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect 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  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 FixedIPv6 Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverInternet Connection Type list, select Dhcp Specify Your Internet Settings  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoEChange the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeCommon MTU sizes Optimize Performance Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS To enable upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS RulesSelect 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 Set Up QoS for a MAC Address From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN PortFrom 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  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlayWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service  To disable WMM QoSControl 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 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To set block Internet sitesClick 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 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computerControl Access to the Internet Router USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network To connect a USB drive  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Launch readyshareconnect.exeSet Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine  To back up your Windows computerPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard DriveControl Access to the USB Drive  To specify the USB access settingsSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default To set up FTP access Use FTP Within the NetworkView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view network foldersSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive  To add a network folderSelect Advanced ReadySHARE Click the Create Network Folder buttonEdit a Network Folder on a USB Drive Approve USB Devices To edit a network folder  To approve USB devicesSelect Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings Safely Remove a USB DriveClick the Approved Devices button Select the Allow only approved devices check boxSelect 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 Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computerDynamic DNS Your Personal FTP ServerSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Specify a DNS Account That You Already HaveNetgear Set Up Your Personal FTP Server Change the Dynamic DNS Settings To change your settings Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNSUse the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings  To specify media server settingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server To specify iTunes server settings Play music on a USB drive with iTunes To set up the router to work with TiVo Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer  To install the driver and cable the printerDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utilityInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utilityUse the Shared Printer  To manually connect and printView or Change the Status of a Printer  To view or change the statusUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To 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 Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs View WAN Settings To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs Select Advanced Advanced Setup LED Control SettingsSelect Advanced Setup WAN Setup Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the LAN TCP/IP Settings Change the Router’s Device NameRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the routerReserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Specify Basic WiFi Settings To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Airtime Fairness How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsImplicit Beamforming Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSet Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless scheduleSpecify WPS Settings  To specify WPS SettingsUse the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an APSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge modeClick the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Set Up a Wireless Distribution System Wireless repeating scenarioSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater  To configure a Netgear router as a repeaterSpecify Network Settings 120 Specify Network Settings 121 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware Change the admin Password To check for new firmware and update your router Select Advanced Administration Router UpdateRecover the admin Password  To set the password for the user name adminSelect Advanced Administration Set Password  To set up password recoveryView 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 Check the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView Logs of Router Activity  To view logsMonitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Administration Logs To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter  To set up a static route Create Custom Static RoutesSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static routeView Devices Currently on the Network  To delete a static route To view devices on the network Select Attached DevicesBack Up Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings Erase the Current Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process To erase the configuration settings Remote Management To set up remote management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer To specify the VPN service Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN ServiceUse VPN to Access Your Network 141 Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at HomeSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet serviceBlock VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home networkUse a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To access your Internet serviceSpecify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocols To add a custom service Add a Custom Port Forwarding ServiceClick the Add Custom Service button Edit a Port Forwarding Service  To edit a port forwarding entryDelete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Make a Local Web Server PublicHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule  To delete a port forwarding entryAdd a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay ChatSpecify Internet Port Settings 155 Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkStandard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered On Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Troubleshoot with the LEDsWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are OffCannot 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 Settings Factory default settingsSupplemental Information 167 Technical Specifications R7000 Router specifications

9. Share a USB Printer