RangeMax™
Chapter 7
USB Storage
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router.
Note: The USB port on the 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 router USB port.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•“USB Drive Requirements”
•“File Sharing Scenarios” on page
•“ReadyShare Access” on page
•“USB Storage Basic Settings” on page
•“Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings” on page
•“Unmounting a USB Drive” on page
•“Specifying Approved USB Devices” on page
•“Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer” on page
•“Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings” on page
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 below.
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USB 1.1 | 12 Mbits |
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USB 2.0 | 480 Mbits |
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