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5. USB Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive 5 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, printers, 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 45

Section	Page
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	7
Unpack Your New Router	8
Prepare the Router for Installation	9
Hardware Features	9
Label	10
Back Panel	10
Front Panel	11
Position Your Wireless Router	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	17
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	30
Setup Wizard	31
WPS Wizard	32
Setup Menu	33
WAN Setup	34
Default DMZ Server	35
Change the MTU Size	35
LAN Setup	37
LAN Setup Screen Settings	38
Use the Router as a DHCP Server	38
Address Reservation	39
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup	40
5. USB Storage	45
USB Drive Requirements	46
ReadyShare Access	46
File Sharing Scenarios	46
Basic Settings	48
Add or Edit a Network Folder	50
USB Storage Advanced Settings	51
Safely Remove a USB Drive	53
Media Server Settings	53
Specify Approved USB Devices	54
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	54
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	55
6. Security	56
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic	57
Delete a Keyword or Domain	57
Specify a Trusted Computer	57
Block Services (Port Filtering)	58
Schedule Blocking	59
Security Event Email Notifications	60
7. Administration	62
Upgrade the Router Firmware	63
View Router Status	64
Router Information	64
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup	64
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz)	67
Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz)	67
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	68
Manage the Configuration File	69
Back Up	69
Restore	69
Erase	69
Set Password	70
Password Recovery	70
8. Advanced Settings	72
Advanced Wireless Settings	73
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)	74
Wireless Repeating Function	75
Set Up the Base Station	76
Set Up a Repeater Unit	77
Port Forwarding and Triggering	78
Remote Computer Access Basics	78
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports	79
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications	80
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	81
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers	82
Add a Custom Service	83
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	84
Set Up Port Triggering	85
Dynamic DNS	87
Static Routes	89
Remote Management	91
USB Settings	92
Universal Plug and Play	92
IPv6	94
Traffic Meter	94
9. Troubleshooting	96
Quick Tips	97
Sequence to Restart Your Network	97
Power LED	97
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	97
Wireless Settings	97
Network Settings	97
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	98
Power LED Is Off or Blinking	98
LEDs Never Turn Off	98
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off	99
Wireless LED Is Off	99
Cannot Log In to the Router	99
Cannot Access the Internet	100
Changes Not Saved	101
Incorrect Date or Time	101
Wireless Connectivity	101
Wireless Signal Strength	102
A. Supplemental Information	103
Factory Default Settings	104
Technical Specifications	106
B. Notification of Compliance	107