6. USB Storage

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This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your modem router.

Figure 8. USB port on rear panel.

The USB port on the modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the this USB port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

USB Drive Requirements

You can enable the HTTP (via Internet) option on the Advanced USB Storage screen to share large files. This option supports downloading files only.

USB Storage Basic Settings

Edit a Network Folder

USB Storage Advanced Settings

Safely Remove USB Drive

Approved USB Devices (Advanced USB Settings)

Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

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NETGEAR DGN2200V3, N300 user manual USB Storage

DGN2200V3, N300 specifications

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