How To Set Up Your Router As A Media Server - Linksys AC1750 User Manual

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How to set up your router as a media
server
What is a media server and how would I use it? A media server lets you share
media content across your network Your router can act as a media server if it
has a USB drive attached and if you have UPnP AV (Audio and Video)-enabled
or DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-certified devices in your home
Examples of UPnP AV-enabled devices include digital media players, gaming
consoles with a built-in media player, and digital picture frames
For example, if you have a digital media adapter that sends content to your
entertainment system, and if your router's set up as a media server, then the
digital media adapter can access your router's attached USB drive
You can specify which folders are used by the media server, add and delete
folders, and specify how often the folders are scanned for new content
NOTE
The EA3500 does not support the media server feature
To configure your router as a media server:
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi" on page 7
2. Click USB Storage under Apps The USB Storage screen opens
3. Click the Media Access tab
4. Click the setting for Enable Media Server to turn it on
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