Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings; Rescan The Media Files For Content; Use The Modem Router As A Media Server - NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S D7800 User Manual

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

By default, the modem router functions 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 modem 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 > Media Server.
The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
5. Specify the settings:
• Enable Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to function as a media server.
• Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play USB or ReadyNAS media on your TiVo
device. See Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
7. To change the name of the media server, click the Edit button.
The LAN Setup page displays.
8. In the Device Name field, type a new device name for the modem router.
By default, the device name is D7800.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Rescan the Media Files for Content

When new media files are added, the modem router scans for content automatically. You can also rescan the media
files for content.

Use the Modem Router as a Media Server

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