Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings - NETGEAR EX7000 User Manual

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

By default, the extender functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you stream
music and movies from an attached USB device to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players,
such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
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1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in the
address field of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
- Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
- Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local
- Android devices. http://<extender's IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For information about how to find the extender's IP address, see
IP Address
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. Click the Menu icon
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > USB Port.
The USB port page displays.
By default, the Enable Media Server and Enable TiVo support check boxes are
selected. This allows the extender to function as a media server and allows the extender
to play media on your TiVo device.
6. To change the name of the media server device, type a new name in the Network/Device
Name field and click the Update button.
7. Leave the Content scan check box selected so that the extender automatically scans and
detects media files that are added to the attached USB device.
Note: The extender scans only shared folders that are set up with full read
access without a password.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your changes are saved.
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