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6. USB Storage

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your

wireless router.

Figure 1. USB port on rear panel.

The USB port on the wireless router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash

drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD

drives to the USB port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• USB Drive Requirements

• File-Sharing Scenarios

• USB Storage Basic Settings

• Edit a Network Folder

• USB Storage Advanced Settings

• Unmount a USB Drive

• Approved USB Devices

• Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

• Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Set Up Your Internet Connection Chapter 3 Wireless Settings Chapter 4 Content Filtering Settings Chapter 5 Network Maintenance Chapter 6 USB Storage Chapter 7 Advanced Settings Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Page Page Unpack Your Wireless Router Hardware Features Front Panel Chapter 1. Hardware Setup | 9 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right. Back Panel Label Router Stand Position Your Router Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Page Page Wireless Router Setup Preparation Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP Replace an Existing Router Gather ISP Information Log In to the Router Upgrade Firmware Router Interface Setup Wizard Manual Setup (Basic Settings) No ISP Login ISP Login Domain Name and MAC Address Fields Unsuccessful Internet Connection Change Password Log Out Manually Types of Logins Page Wireless Security Compatibility Security Basics Wireless Security Options Turn Off Wireless Connectivity Disable SSID Broadcast Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network Manual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method WPS Button Method Router Interface Method Wireless Settings Screen Consider Every Device on Your Network View or Change Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region Wireless Network (for 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n) Security Options Settings Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Guest Networks Page Page Logs Examples of Log Messages Activation and Administration Dropped Packets Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Delete Keyword or Domain Specify a Trusted Computer Block Services Page Set the Time Zone Schedule Services Turn On Security Event Email Notification Port Forwarding Add a Custom Service Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public Port Triggering Page Page Page Upgrade the Firmware Automatic Firmware Check Stop the Automatic Firmware Check Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades Manage the Configuration File Back Up Restore Erase View Router Status Internet Port Settings LAN Port (Local Ports) Wireless Port Show Statistics Port Connection Status View Attached Devices Page USB Drive Requirements File-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos within Your Home Network Share Large Files with FTP over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings Access Method Available Network Folders Create a Network Folder Unmount a USB Drive Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Locate the Internet Port IP Address Access the Modem Routers USB Drive Remotely with FTP Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings Enabling File and Printer Sharing Page Page WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Dynamic DNS LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings IP Address Reservation Quality of Service (QoS) QoS for Internet Access Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Advanced Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) WPS Settings Wireless Card Access List Remote Management Access Page Static Routes Static Route Example Add a Static Route Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Traffic Meter Page Advanced USB Settings Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks Page Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client Association Page Page Quick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Check Ethernet Cable Connections Wireless Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless Router Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Connectivity Wireless Signal Strength Restoring the Factory Settings and Password A Factory Settings Appendix A. Supplemental Information | 95 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Feature Default Behavior Table 1. Factory Default Settings (Continued) 96 | Appendix A. Supplemental Information N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Technical Specifications Table 2. WNDR4000 Router Specifications B Appendix B. Notification of Compliance | 97 B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless Regulatory Compliance Information Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity EDOC in Languages of the European Community 98 | Appendix B. Notification of Compliance N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Appendix B. Notification of Compliance | 99 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions FCC Caution Industry Canada IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: Caution: NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Index A B C D H I K L M Q R S T U V W