Linksys WRT160NL User Guide - Page 23
Storage > Media Server, Setup, Database Setup, Create a Media Folder - upnp
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Chapter 3 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen. Storage > Media Server The storage options are available when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port of the Router. If the storage device does not fit (for example, it may block port 1), then use the included USB extension cable. Advanced Configuration Scan All To scan all media files, click this button. The database table lists the media folders with the following information: Name, Partition, and Folder. Scan To scan a folder, click Scan. Delete To delete a folder, click Delete. Create a Media Folder Use this screen to add a media folder. Storage > Media Server UPnP Media Server If you have UPnP AV-enabled (or DLNA-certified) devices in your home, then you can use the Router as a media server. Examples of UPnP AV-enabled devices include a digital media adapter, a gaming console with a built-in media player, or a digital picture frame. For example, if you have a digital media adapter that sends content to your entertainment system, then the digital media adapter can locate the Router using the UPnP AV standard. The folders you specify can then be accessed and played by the digital media adapter. Setup Server Name The default server name of the Router is WRT160NL. You can change this name on the Storage > Administration screen; refer to Storage > Administration, page 20. UPnP Media Server To use the Router's media server function, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled. Database Setup Specify Folder to Scan To add a media folder to the database of the Router's media server, click this button. The Media Folder screen appears. Proceed to Create a Media Folder, page 19. Auto-scan every __ To automatically scan the media folders, select this option. Then select the appropriate interval: 2 Hours (default), 6 Hours, 12 Hours, 24 Hours, or 48 Hours. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Media Folder Display Name Create a name for the media folder. Partition The name of the partition is displayed. Share enter Partition Select this option if the media folder should include the entire partition. If you do not want to share the entire partition, then select the folder you do want to share. Current Folder The current folder is displayed. Folder The available folders are listed by Folder name. Enter into Folder To display sub-folders, click this button. Select Select a folder. Return to Upper Folder To return to the previous folder, click this button. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen. On the Media Server screen, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. 19