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NETGEAR R8000 quick start Share a USB Printer on the WiFi Network, ¾¾ To set up ReadySHARE Printer

Models: R8000

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Share a USB Printer on the WiFi Network

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

¾¾ To set up ReadySHARE Printer:

1.Connect the USB printer to a USB port on the router with a USB printer cable.

2.On each computer that will share the printer, do the following:

a.Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer).

b.Download ReadySHARE Printer from www.netgear.com/readyshare.

c.In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link.

d.Follow the onscreen instructions to download the file.

3.Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded.

The InstallShield wizard displays.

4.Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center.

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NETGEAR R8000 quick start Share a USB Printer on the WiFi Network, ¾¾ To set up ReadySHARE Printer

Contents

Package Contents Installation VideoNighthawk AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router4. Check the router’s LED On/Off switch 5. Power on the routerReadySHARE Vault app. Enables 1. Extend the antennasLEDs Power LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi 1 LED5 GHz WiFi 2 LED USB 3.0 port LED USB 2.0 port LED Ethernet ports 1-4 LEDs WiFi On/Off button and LED WPS button and LEDInstall Your Router ¾¾ To install your router3. Connect your modem adapter ¾¾ To log in to the router WiFi Network Name and Password ¾¾ To join the network using WPS Join the WiFi Network¾¾ To select your network and enter its password View or Change the Router Settings Change the admin Password¾¾ To change the admin password Log In to the Router4. Select ADVANCED Administration Set Password Recover a Forgotten admin Password¾¾ To retrieve a forgotten admin password ¾¾ To connect to the router and view its WiFi password Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password5. Select Wireless Settings ¾¾ To access the USB device from a Windows computer Share a USB Device on the WiFi Network2. Select Start Run ¾¾ To access the USB device from a Mac 3. Enter the smb//readyshare in the Server Address fieldReadySHARE Vault Backup App ¾¾ To back up your Windows computerShare a USB Printer on the WiFi Network ¾¾ To set up ReadySHARE PrinterMore Premium Features ¾¾ To specify iTunes Server settingsiTunes Server 3. Click the Add a Device button. A passcode displaysVPN Service d. Select ADVANCED ReadySHARE ReadySHARE Storage Media ServerPersonal FTP Server NETGEAR genie App