Set Up Ftp Access Through The Internet; Your Personal Ftp Server - NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band User Manual

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet

To set up FTP access:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings.
The ReadySHARE Advanced Settings page displays.
5. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
7. To limit access to the admin user, click the Edit button.
The Edit page displays.
8. In the Read Access list, select admin.
9. In the Write Access list, select admin.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Your Personal FTP Server

With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren't home through Dynamic
DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and
specify the account settings. See
Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
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on page 141.