ReadySHARE Access, File-Sharing Scenarios | NETGEAR WNDR3700

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4

ReadySHARE Access

ReadySHARE lets you access and share or a USB drive connected the router USB port. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.) When you connect the USB device, it might take up to 2 minutes before it is ready for sharing.

Note: If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router.

To access the USB device from Windows:

The readyshareconnect.exe file is available to download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare. You can use any of these methods:

•Select Start > Run. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click OK.

•Open a browser and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

•Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

To access a USB device from a Mac:

1. Select Go > Connect to Server.

2. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address.

3. Click Connect.

File-Sharing Scenarios

You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any computer, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia files. USB drive applications include:

•Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users.

•Sharing resources on your network. You can store files in a central location so that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a go-between across the systems.

•Sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with remote users.

A few common uses are described in the following sections.

Share Photos

You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This method eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.

Storage

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NETGEAR WNDR3700 ReadySHARE Access, File-Sharing Scenarios, Share Photos,  To access the USB device from Windows

Contents

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your router Hardware Features Unpack Your RouterFront Panel Icon Description Back Panel Label Attach the Stand Position Your Router Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Connecting the router Getting Started with Netgear Genie Router Setup Preparation Types of Logins and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Use Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade the Firmware Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Join Your Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Netgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and network Internet Setup  To view or change the basic Internet setupBasic Home Screen Internet Setup Screen Fields Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or noInternet IP Address Attached Devices  To go to the Attached Devices screen  To set up Live Parental Controls Parental Controls Netgear genie Basic Settings ReadySHARE Storage Click the Take me to the status screen button Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHzRegion Selection Change WPA Security Option and Password Security Options Settings To change the WPA settings  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption Specify custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen WPS Wizard  To use the 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 server Change the MTU Size Common MTU sizes LAN Setup  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP SetupUse Router as a Dhcp Server Use the Router as a Dhcp Server Address ReservationAddress Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications To configure QoS  To reserve an IP address Set Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box QoS for a Router LAN PortClick the Add Priority Rule button  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS Setup QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Click Add Priority Rule Accessing and configuring a USB storage Storage ReadySHARE Access  To access the USB device from WindowsFile-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet To share files with your friends and family Storage Basic Settings  To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE To access your USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click Edit Storage Advanced Settings  To go to USB Storage Advanced Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive Media ServerAvailable Network Folders Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browserConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Ftp//10.1.65.4 Keep unwanted content out of your Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic Select Advanced Security Block Sites To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering  To block services Select Advanced Security Block Services Security Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Security Event Email Notifications Administration Manage your network  To check for new firmware and update your router View Router Status Router InformationHardware Version. The router model LAN Port Internet Port Show Statistics Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Status Button Administration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Erase Set Password Password Recovery Advanced Settings Customize your network Advanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless AP  To restrict access based on MAC addressesSelect the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless Repeating Function WDS Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box Wireless repeating scenario  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings Following settings are available Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unit Remote Computer Access Basics Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port number 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 Set Up Port Triggering Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS  To set up Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxStatic Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 IPv6 LAN Setup Auto Detect FieldsIPv6 Filtering Auto Config 6to4 Tunnel Pass Through IPv6 Fixed WAN Setup IPb6 Fixed LAN SetupFixed Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Power LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are OffCannot Log In to the Router Troubleshooting 105 Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Technical Specifications WPA2-PSK AES Supplemental Information 111