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Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to
the Router From a Mac
From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to
the router.
To access the device from a Mac:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router's port, it might take up to two
minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage 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. The Connect to
Server window opens.
4. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.
5. When prompted, select the Guest radio button.
If you set up access control on the router and you allowed your Mac to access the network,
select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and router admin
password for the password. For more information about access control, see Allow or block
access to your network on page 45.
6. Click the Connect button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device.
Back Up Windows-Based Computers With
ReadySHARE Vault
Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows-based computers in your home.
Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic
backup.
The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault:
• Windows 7
Share USB Storage Devices
Attached to the Router
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