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Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings, To specify media server settings

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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http://

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Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on
DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2.
Log in to your extender:
•
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
www.mywifiext.net
in the address field of
the browser.
•
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-
Windows-based computers
. http://mywifiext
-
Mac computers and iOS devices
. http://mywifiext.local
-
Android devices
. http://
<extender’s IP address>
(for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see
Find the Extender’s IP
Address
on page 61.
A login page displays.
3.
Enter your admin email address and password and click the
LOG IN
button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the
Menu
icon
, click it.
The extender menu displays.
5.
Select
Do More > USB Port
.
The USB Port page displays.
6.
Specify the settings:
•
Enable DLNA Media Server
. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media server.
•
Enable TiVo support
. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on your TiVo
device. For more information, see
Set Up the Extender to Work With TiVo
on page 57.
•
Media Server Name
.To change the name of the media server, type a new name in the field.
•
Content Scanning
.The extender automatically scans for media files whenever new files are added
to your ReadySHARE USB storage device.The extender scans only shared folders that are set up
with full read access without a password.
7.
Click the
SAVE
button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the Extender as a Media Server
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