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Storage, Accessing and configuring an HDD or USB, storage drive

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5. Storage 5 Accessing and configuring an HDD or USB storage drive This chapter describes how to access and configure a storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used to connect only USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port. This chapter contains the following sections: • ReadySHARE Access • User Setup • File-Sharing Scenarios • Storage Basic Settings • Storage Advanced Settings • Safely Remove a USB or Internal Hard Drive • Media Server • Specify Approved USB Devices • Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer • Back Up Your Computers • Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive • Format the HDD For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer. For more information about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. 52

Section	Page
CENTRIA	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	7
Position CENTRIA	8
Hardware Features	9
Front and Side Panel	9
Back Panel	11
Label	11
Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)	15
HDD Format	17
Remove a Hard Disk Drive	17
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie	20
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP	21
Gather ISP Information	21
Wireless Devices and Security Settings	21
Types of Logins and Access	21
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation	22
Upgrade the Firmware	22
Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)	23
Manual Method	24
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method	24
NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App	25
3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings	26
Internet Setup	27
Internet Setup Screen Fields	28
Attached Devices	29
ReadySHARE Storage	32
Basic Wireless Settings	33
Wireless Settings Screen Fields	34
Change WPA Security Option and Password	35
Guest Networks	36
Guest Network Wireless Security Options	37
4. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home	38
Setup Wizard	39
WPS Wizard	40
Setup Menu	41
Default DMZ Server	43
LAN Setup	45
LAN Setup Screen Settings	46
Use the Router as a DHCP Server	47
Address Reservation	48
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup	48
5. Storage	52
User Setup	53
File-Sharing Scenarios	54
Add or Edit a Network Folder	57
Safely Remove a USB or Internal Hard Drive	59
Specify Approved USB Devices	60
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	61
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	61
ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup	62
Time Machine USB Drive Backup	65
Back Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDD	69
Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive	70
Format the HDD	72
6. ReadySHARE Printer	74
USB Control Center Utility	79
Control Center Configuration	80
USB Printer	80
Scan with a Multifunction Printer	81
7. Security	82
Block Services (Port Filtering)	84
8. Administration	88
View Router Status	90
Router Information	90
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)	93
Back Up Settings	95
Restore Configuration Settings	95
Erase	96
Set Password	96
Password Recovery	96
9. Advanced Settings	98
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address	100
Set Up the Base Station	104
Set Up a Repeater Unit	105
Port Forwarding and Triggering	106
Remote Computer Access Basics	106
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports	107
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications	108
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	109
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers	110
Add a Custom Service	111
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry	111
Set Up Port Triggering	112
Dynamic DNS	114
Static Routes	115
USB Settings	118
Universal Plug and Play	118
IPv6	119
Auto Detect Fields	120
Auto Config	121
6to4 Tunnel	122
Pass Through	122
Fixed	123
DHCP	124
PPPoE	125
Traffic Meter	125
10. Troubleshooting	127
Sequence to Restart Your Network	128
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	128
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)	128
Wireless Settings	128
Network Settings	129
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	129
Power LED Is Off or Blinking	129
Power LED Stays Amber	129
HDD LED Is Red or Red and Green	130
LEDs Never Turn Off	130
Internet LED Is Off	130
Wireless LED Is Off	130
Cannot Log In to CENTRIA	131
Cannot Access the Internet	131
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing	133
Changes Not Saved	134
Wireless Connectivity	134
Wireless Signal Strength	134
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	135
Test the LAN Path to CENTRIA	135
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	136
A. Supplemental Information	137