Access A Usb Storage Device On The Network - NETGEAR R6400v2 User Manual

Access a USB Storage Device on the Network

ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB drive connected to the router USB port. (If
your USB drive uses special drivers, it is not compatible.)
USB 3.0-Storage port
Figure 9. The blue USB 3.0-Storage port on the front of the router provides the fastest access
To connect a USB storage device to the router:
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Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the router.
If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it 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).
To access the USB device from a Mac:
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1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the router.
If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB
device to the router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router's USB port, it might take up to
two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB drive is available to all
computers on your local area network (LAN).
2. On a Mac that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to
Server.
AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
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