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5. USB Storage 5 Access and setup This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. Be aware that the USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port. This chapter contains the following sections: • USB Drive Requirements • ReadySHARE Access • Safely Remove a USB Drive • File Sharing Scenarios • Basic Settings • ReadySHARE Cloud • ReadySHARE Printer • USB Control Center Utility • USB Storage Advanced Settings • Media Server Settings • Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA • Specify Approved USB Devices • Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. 47

Section	Page
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	7
Premium Features	8
ReadySHARE	8
Video Mode	8
ClearChannel Selector	8
TiVo Support	9
Unpack Your New Router	10
Prepare the Router for Installation	11
Hardware Features	11
Front Panel	11
Back Panel	13
Label	13
Position Your Wireless Router	14
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie	15
Router Setup Preparation	16
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP	16
Gather ISP Information	16
Wireless Devices and Security Settings	16
Types of Logins and Access	16
NETGEAR Genie Setup	17
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation	18
Upgrade Router Firmware	18
Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)	19
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network	20
Manual Method	20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method	20
3. Genie Basic Settings	21
Internet Setup	22
Internet Setup Screen Fields	22
Attached Devices	24
Parental Controls	25
ReadySHARE USB Storage	25
Basic Wireless Settings	26
Wireless Settings Screen Fields	27
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase	28
Guest Networks	29
Set Up a Video Network	30
Guest Network Wireless Security Options	30
4. Genie Advanced Home	32
Setup Wizard	33
WPS Wizard	34
Setup Menu	35
WAN Setup	36
Default DMZ Server	37
Change the MTU Size	37
LAN Setup	39
LAN Setup Screen Settings	40
Use the Router as a DHCP Server	40
Address Reservation	41
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup	42
5. USB Storage	47
USB Drive Requirements	48
ReadySHARE Access	48
Safely Remove a USB Drive	48
File Sharing Scenarios	49
Basic Settings	50
Add or Edit a Network Folder	51
ReadySHARE Cloud	52
ReadySHARE Printer	55
USB Control Center Utility	55
Control Center Configuration	57
USB Printer	57
Scan with a Multi-Function Printer	58
USB Speaker	58
USB Storage Advanced Settings	59
Media Server Settings	61
Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA	62
Copy TiVo Files onto a Computer	64
Specify Approved USB Devices	64
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	65
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	65
6. Security	67
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic	68
Block Services (Port Filtering)	69
Schedule Blocking	71
Security Event Email Notifications	72
7. Administration	73
Upgrade the Router Firmware	74
View Router Status	75
Router Information	75
Internet Port (WAN) Setup	75
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz)	78
Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz)	78
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	79
Manage the Configuration File	80
Back up Settings	80
Restore Configuration Settings	80
Erase	81
Set Password	81
Password Recovery	82
Time Machine	83
Set Up Time Machine	83
Access the Connected USB Hard Drive	84
Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data	85
Change the Partition Scheme	87
8. Advanced Settings	88
Advanced Wireless Settings	89
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)	90
Wireless Repeating Function	92
Set Up the Base Station	93
Set Up a Repeater Unit	94
Port Forwarding and Triggering	95
Remote Computer Access Basics	95
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports	96
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications	98
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	99
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers	99
Add a Custom Service	100
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	101
Set Up Port Triggering	102
Dynamic DNS	104
Static Routes	106
Remote Management	108
USB Settings	109
Universal Plug and Play	109
IPv6	111
Traffic Meter	112
9. Troubleshooting	113
Quick Tips	114
Sequence to Restart Your Network	114
Power LED	114
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	114
Wireless Settings	114
Network Settings	115
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	115
Power LED Is Off or Blinking	115
LEDs Never Turn Off	115
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off	116
Wireless LED Is Off	116
Cannot Log In to the Router	116
Cannot Access the Internet	117
Changes Not Saved	118
Incorrect Date or Time	118
Wireless Connectivity	118
Wireless Signal Strength	119
A. Supplemental Information	120
Factory Default Settings	121
Technical Specifications	123
B. Notification of Compliance	124