Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings - NETGEAR R6900 User Manual

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on
DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
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 > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. Click the Media Server tab.
The Media Server Settings page displays.
6. Specify the settings:
• Enable DLNA Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media server.
• Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on your TiVo
device. See
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
8. To change the name of the media server, click the Click here to change the Device Name link.
The LAN Setup page displays.
9. In the Device Name field, type a new device name for the router.
By default, the device name is R6900.
10. Click the Apply button.
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