Usb Storage Device Requirements; Connect A Usb Storage Device To The Modem Router - NETGEAR C7100V User Manual

USB Storage Device Requirements

The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the
most up-to-date list of USB storage devices that the modem router supports, visit
kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare.
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the
computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work
with the modem router.
The modem router supports the following file system types for full read/write access:
• FAT16
• FAT32
• NTFS
• NTFS with compression format enabled
• Ext2
• Ext3
• Ext4
• XFS
• HFS+

Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router

ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices that are connected to the
appropriate modem router port. (If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it is not
compatible.)
To connect a USB device:
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1. Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the rear panel of the modem router.
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