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ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility

3.1 Overview

The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with the USB devices that are connected directly to the NBG4615 as if they are connected directly to your computer. This allows you to easily share USB-based devices such as printers, scanners, portable hard disks, MP3 players, faxes, and digital cameras (to name a few) with all the other people in your home or office as long as they are connected to the NBG4615 and have the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility installed.

Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.

3.1.1 Quick Setup

This section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.

1Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the NBG4615.

2Connect a USB device to the USB port on the NBG4615.

Note: If you are connecting multiple devices to the NBG4615, first connect a USB hub to the NBG4615 then connect your other USB devices to it.

3Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all connected USB devices, then use it to connect your computer to them.

3.1.2Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility

Before you can access USB devices connected to the NBG4615, you must first install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on your LAN to which you want to allow access to these devices.

Note: In order to properly use the utility with your NBG4615, ensure that the NBG4615 firmware is version v1.00(BWQ.0) or higher. See Chapter 29 on page 217 for information on updating your device’s firmware.

To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility:1Insert the disc that came with your NBG4615 into your computer’s disc drive.

2Run the Setup program by double-clicking it and then follow the on-screen instructions for installing it on your computer.

 

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