Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S EX8000 User Manual

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Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on
DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
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.
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.
Specify the settings:
Enable DLNA Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media server.
Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on your TiVo
device. For more information, see
Media Server Name. To change the name of the media server, type a new name in the field.
Content Scanning. The extender automatically scans for media files whenever new files are added
to your ReadySHARE USB storage device. The extender scans only shared folders that are set up
with full read access without a password.
7.
Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
on page 61.
Set Up the Extender to Work With TiVo
Use the Extender as a Media Server
, click it.
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Find the Extender's IP
on page 57.

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