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5. USB Storage 5 Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive 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 • File-Sharing Scenarios • Basic Settings • USB Storage Advanced Settings • Safely Remove a USB Drive • Media Server Settings • Specify Approved USB Devices • Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. 44

Section	Page
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	7
Unpack Your Router	8
Position Your Router	8
Hardware Features	9
Front Panel	9
Back Panel	11
Label	12
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie	13
Router Setup Preparation	14
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP	14
Gather ISP Information	14
Wireless Devices and Security Settings	14
Types of Logins and Access	14
NETGEAR Genie Setup	15
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation	16
Upgrade Router Firmware	16
Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)	17
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network	18
Manual Method	18
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method	18
3. Genie Basic Settings	19
Internet Setup	20
Internet Setup Screen Fields	20
Attached Devices	22
Parental Controls	23
ReadySHARE USB Storage	23
Basic Wireless Settings	24
Wireless Settings Screen Fields	25
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase	26
Guest Networks	27
Guest Network Wireless Security Options	28
4. Genie Advanced Home	29
Setup Wizard	30
WPS Wizard	31
Setup Menu	32
WAN Setup	33
Default DMZ Server	34
Change the MTU Size	34
LAN Setup	36
LAN Setup Screen Settings	37
Use the Router as a DHCP Server	37
Address Reservation	38
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup	39
5. USB Storage	44
USB Drive Requirements	45
ReadySHARE Access	45
File-Sharing Scenarios	45
Basic Settings	47
Add or Edit a Network Folder	48
USB Storage Advanced Settings	49
Safely Remove a USB Drive	50
Media Server Settings	51
Specify Approved USB Devices	51
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	53
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	53
6. Security	54
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic	55
Block Services (Port Filtering)	56
Schedule Blocking	57
Security Event Email Notifications	58
7. Administration	60
Upgrade the Router Firmware	61
View Router Status	62
Router Information	62
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup	62
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)	65
Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)	66
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	66
Manage the Configuration File	67
Back Up Settings	68
Restore Configuration Settings	68
Erase	68
Set Password	69
Password Recovery	69
8. Advanced Settings	71
Advanced Wireless Settings	72
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)	73
Wireless Repeating Function	74
Set Up the Base Station	75
Set Up a Repeater Unit	76
Port Forwarding and Triggering	77
Remote Computer Access Basics	77
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports	78
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications	80
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	81
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers	81
Add a Custom Service	82
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	83
Set Up Port Triggering	84
Dynamic DNS	86
Static Routes	88
Remote Management	90
USB Settings	91
Universal Plug and Play	91
IPv6	93
Traffic Meter	93
9. Troubleshooting	95
Quick Tips	96
Sequence to Restart Your Network	96
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	96
Wireless Settings	96
Network Settings	96
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	97
Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking	97
Power/Test LED Stays Amber	97
LEDs Never Turn Off	97
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off	98
Wireless LEDs Are Off	98
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber	98
Cannot Log In to the Router	98
Cannot Access the Internet	99
Troubleshooting PPPoE	100
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing	101
Changes Not Saved	101
Wireless Connectivity	102
Wireless Signal Strength	102
Restore the Factory Settings and Password	102
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	103
Test the LAN Path to Your Router	103
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	104
A. Supplemental Information	105
Factory Settings	105
Technical Specifications	107
B. Notification of Compliance	109