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7.
Browse and select a folder on the USB device.
8.
Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Password-Protect a Folder on a USB Storage Device
To password-protect a folder:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2.
Log in to your extender:
•
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
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If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext
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Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local
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Android devices. http://<extender's IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see
Address
A login page displays.
3.
Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the Menu icon
The extender menu displays.
5.
Select Do More > USB Port.
The USB Port page displays.
6.
Browse and select a folder on the USB device.
7.
To password-protect read access, in the Read Access menu, select Password On.
8.
To password-protect write access, in the Write Access menu, select Password On.
9.
Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the Extender USB Port to Share a Printer
By default, the extender is set up to share content on the USB port so that you can connect a USB storage
device. You can share a USB printer instead.
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
on page 61.
Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender
, click it.
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