USB Drive Requirements, ReadySHARE Access | NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800

USB Drive Requirements

The router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.

Table 3. USB Drive Speeds

Bus

USB 1.1

USB 2.0

Speed/Sec

12Mbits

480Mbits

The router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the router, go to:

http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare

The router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2 and EXT3).

Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require drivers to be loaded in to the PC before the PC can access the USB device. Such USB devices will not work with the router.

ReadySHARE Access

Once you have set up your router, you can connect any USB storage device and share the contents with other users on your network.

You can access your USB device in any of the following ways:

•On Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start > Run and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.

•On Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, open Internet Explorer, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

•On Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), enter smb://readyshare in the address bar.

•In My Network Places, enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

Safely Remove a USB Drive

To safely remove a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, select USB Storage > Basic Settings and click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the drive offline.

USB Storage

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NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS user manual USB Drive Requirements, ReadySHARE Access, Safely Remove a USB Drive

Contents

USA Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Contents Genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Premium Features Video ModeReadySHARE ClearChannel Selector TiVo Support Review the box contents Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router Prepare the Router for Installation Hardware FeaturesFront Panel LED Descriptions Back Panel Label Position Your Wireless 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 Netgear Genie Setup  To use Netgear Genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Use Netgear Genie after Installation Upgrade Router Firmware Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method 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 ReadySHARE USB Storage Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields  To view or change basic wireless settingsRegion Selection Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n Security Options SettingsChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase  To set up a guest network Guest Networks Set Up a Video Network Guest Network Wireless Security Options To set up a video network WPA Encryption Genie Basic Settings Genie Advanced Home 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 server, do the followingChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU Sizes LAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings Use the Router as a Dhcp Server Address Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a MAC Address Click Add Priority Rule Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy USB Storage ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsSafely Remove a USB Drive File Sharing Scenarios Sharing PhotosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Basic Settings Sharing Large Files over the Internet Add or Edit a Network Folder  To set up ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Cloud  To set up a ReadySHARE account  To register the router with a ReadySHARE Cloud accountClick Register  To access USB contents remotely  To set up ReadySHARE Print ReadySHARE PrintUSB Control Center Utility USB Storage Control Center Configuration USB Printer Scan with a Multi-Function Printer USB Speaker To control a USB speaker USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA Specify Approved USB DevicesSelect Advanced USB Storage Media Server Access the Router’s 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 Select the Allow only approved devices check box USB Storage Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering  To block services Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To schedule blocking  To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Internet Port WAN Setup View Router StatusRouter Information Hardware Version. The router model Statistics Button System up time and poll interval statistics Connection Status Button View connection status information Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and Wireless Settings 5 GHz Guest Network 2.4 GHz and Guest Network 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Back up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process Set Password  To restore configuration settings that you backed upErase Password Recovery Set Up Time Machine  To set up Time MachineTime Machine Access the Connected USB Hard Drive  To access the drive Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data Administration Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBR Change the Partition Scheme Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Function WDS AP Mode Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function 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 Triggering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port number Advanced Settings Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwardingHow Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Add a Custom Service Click Edit Service or Delete Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Set Up Port Triggering Universal Plug and Play on 101 Dynamic DNS 103 Static 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 IPv6Traffic Meter 110 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingLEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings  To restore the factory default settings 120 Technical Specifications WNDR3800 Router Specifications Netgear Dual Band Wireless Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 123 FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Caution Industry Canada Important Note Radiation Exposure StatementAvertissement Index 127 128 129