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When you connect the storage device to the router's port, it might take up to two minutes before the
storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local
area network (LAN).
3.
On a Mac that is connected to the network, select Go > Connect to Server.
4.
In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.
5.
When prompted, select the Guest radio button.
6.
Click the Connect button.
A window opens automatically and displays the files and folders on the device.
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the router's USB port.
If your storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the device to the router.
When you connect the storage device to the router's port, it might take up to two minutes before it is
ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
2.
Select Start > Run.
3.
Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
4.
Click the OK button.
A window automatically opens and displays the USB device.
5.
Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive.
The Map Network Drive window opens.
6.
Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder.
7.
Click the Finish button.
The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
8.
To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different
credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following:
a. Type the user name and password.
b. Click the OK button.
The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a
USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900
Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
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