Basic Wireless Settings - NETGEAR WNDR4500v2 User Manual

This screen displays the following:
Network/Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the
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USB device connected to the router.
Available Network Folders. The folders on the USB device.
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Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.
You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the
root folder exists. To change this setting, click the link.
Read Access and Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the
network folder: All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network
folder. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for
admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router. By default, it is password.
Folder Name. Full path used by the network folder.
Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Total Space and Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings.
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Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your
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router.
You can click Refresh to update this screen.
For more information about USB storage, see

Basic Wireless Settings

The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID),
network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.
You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.
The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
Note:
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security
decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in
a safe place where you can easily find it.
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To view or change basic wireless settings:
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
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