USB Storage | NETGEAR R6300-100NAS manual

5. USB Storage	5
Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive

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

This chapter contains the following sections:

•USB Drive Requirements

•ReadySHARE Access

•File-Sharing Scenarios

•Basic Settings

•USB Storage Advanced Settings

•Safely Remove a USB Drive

•Media Server Settings

•Specify Approved USB Devices

For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.

For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare.

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Contents

R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Contents USB Storage Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware Setup Position Your Router Unpack Your Router Front and Side Panel Hardware Features LED Back Panel Label Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting to the router Types of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp  To use Netgear Genie to set up your router Netgear Genie Setup Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear Genie after Installation Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Your Internet connection and network Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Click the Take me to the status screen button ReadySHARE USB Storage  To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n/acRegion Selection Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Security Options Settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network WPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security Options Genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the MTU Size Common MTU Sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Use the Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen Settings  To reserve an IP address Address Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access  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 Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC Address  To edit or delete a QoS policy Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy USB Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing PhotosSharing Large Files over the Internet  To share files with your friends and family 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 Specify Approved USB Devices Media Server Settings Select the Allow only approved devices check box  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTPConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Ftp//10.1.65.4 ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit USB Control Center Utility USB Printer Control Center Configuration Scan with a Multi-Function Printer Desktop Netgear Genie Security Keeping unwanted content out of your network Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port Filtering R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit  To schedule blocking Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Managing your network Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware View Router Status Internet Provider WAN SetupRouter Information LAN Port System up time and poll interval statistics Statistics Button View connection status information Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Set Password Password RecoveryErase R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings  To set up the R6300 WiFi Router in Bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless Repeating Function  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unitPort Forwarding and Triggering Destination port number Remote Computer Access Basics 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 Add a Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Universal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Dynamic DNS Forward traffic to a changing IP address Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type Traffic Meter Set the Traffic Counter to begin at a specific time and date Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/Test LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LEDs Are OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Amber Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet 111 Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Restore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Changes Not Saved Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a running Windows PC Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings 117 R6300 Router specifications Technical Specifications 119 Notification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band WirelessRegulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity 121 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement Industry CanadaAvertissement GPL License Agreement Interference Reduction Table 125 Index 126 127 128