Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router; Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router From A Windows-Based Computer; Map A Usb Device To A Windows Network Drive - NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200 User Manual

Nighthawk WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router Model RS200, Model RS150v1
Access a storage device connected
to the router
From a computer or mobile device on your network, you can access a USB storage
device that is connected to the router.
Access a storage device connected to the
router from a Windows-based computer
To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer:
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 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 automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage
device.
Map a USB device to a Windows network
drive
To map the USB storage device to a Windows network drive:
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.
Share a USB Storage Device
Attached to the Router
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