USB Control Center Utility | NETGEAR R6300-100NAS instruction

R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

USB Control Center Utility

The USB Control Center Utility allows you to control a shared USB device from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router. The utility allows you to control a printer, a scanner.

You have to install the utility on each computer on your network from which you want to control the device. You can download this utility for PC and Mac at www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx.

When you launch the USB Control Center Utility, a screen similar to the following displays:

This is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status.

Available. The device is available from the computer that you are using.

Waiting to Connect. You need to connect to this device from the computer that you are using. If this is the first time you are connecting, you might be prompted to install the device driver.

Menu selections:

•System. Exit the utility.

•Tools. Access the Control Center Configuration to set up your shared USB device. See the following section, Control Center Configuration.

•About. View details about the USB Control Center software.

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Contents

R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Trademarks Technical SupportStatement 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 Screen Fields Internet SetupDoes 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 Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n/ac Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion 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 Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server 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 Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS SetupSet 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 USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE AccessFile-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  To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic 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 Password Recovery Set PasswordErase 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  To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up 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 Universal Plug and Play USB Settings 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 Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower/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 Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Restore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Changes Not Saved Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 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