Storage, Accessing and configuring a USB storage | NETGEAR WNDR3700

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Accessing and configuring a USB storage

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This chapter describes how to access and configure a storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used to connect only 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:

•ReadySHARE Access

•File-Sharing Scenarios

•Storage Basic Settings

•Storage Advanced Settings

•Safely Remove a USB Drive

•Media Server

•Specify Approved USB Devices

•Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

•Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP

For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

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NETGEAR WNDR3700 user manual Storage, Accessing and configuring a USB storage

Contents

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware Setup Front Panel Hardware FeaturesUnpack Your Router Icon Description Label Back Panel Position Your Router Attach the Stand Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting the router Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings Upgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Basic Home Screen Internet Setup To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet IP Address Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no  To go to the Attached Devices screen Attached Devices Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls Netgear genie Basic Settings Click the Take me to the status screen button ReadySHARE Storage  To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless Settings Region Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz  To change the WPA settings Change WPA Security Option and PasswordSecurity Options Settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network WPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home Screen Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS Wizard To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes Change the MTU Size  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS SetupEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  To configure QoS  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxQoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS SetupQoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storage Share Photos ReadySHARE Access To access the USB device from Windows File-Sharing Scenarios  To share files with your friends and family Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingShare Large Files over the Internet  To access your USB device Storage Basic Settings To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click Edit Add or Edit a Network Folder  To go to USB Storage Advanced Settings Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB DriveMedia Server Select the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB Devices Ftp//10.1.65.4 Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Security Keep unwanted content out of your  To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http TrafficSelect Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete a keyword or domain  To block services Select Advanced Security Block Services Block Services Port Filtering Security  To schedule blocking Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications Manage your network Administration  To check for new firmware and update your router LAN Port View Router StatusRouter Information Hardware Version. The router model Show Statistics Button Internet Port Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Administration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Erase Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Password Recovery Set Password Customize your network Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless AP To restrict access based on MAC addresses Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario Following settings are available  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play USB SettingsUniversal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 Filtering IPv6 LAN SetupAuto Detect Fields Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 Tunnel Fixed IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupIPb6 Fixed LAN Setup Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Internet LED Is Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the InternetWireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Troubleshooting 105 Incorrect Date or Time Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings WPA2-PSK AES Technical Specifications Supplemental Information 111