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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P
To connect a USB device:
1.
Insert your USB storage drive into the USB port on the router.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router.
When you connect the USB device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is
ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network
(LAN).
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to the router.
Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer
To access the storage device from a Windows-based computer:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the router.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router.
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 Windows-based computer that is connected to the network, select Start > Run.
4.
Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
5.
Click the OK button.
A window displays the files and folders on the device.
Access the Storage Device From a Mac
To access the storage device from a Mac:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the router.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router.
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, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to Server.
The Connect to Server window displays.
4.
In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.
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