Change A Network Folder, Including Read And Write Access, On A Usb Drive; Approve Usb Devices - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S User Manual

Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write
Access, on a USB Drive
You can change network folders on a storage device that is connected to the USB port on the router.
To change a network folder:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage > ReadySHARE. The ReadySHARE
page displays.
5. In the Available Network Folders table, select the device.
If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.
6. Click the Edit button. The Edit Network Folder page displays.
7. Change the settings in the fields as needed.
For more information about the settings, see
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
9. Click the Close Window button.
The pop-up window closes.

Approve USB Devices

For more security, you can set up the router to share only USB devices that you approve.
To allow only approved USB devices to connect to the router and specify which USB devices
are approved:
1. Make sure that the USB device that you want to approve is attached to the router.
2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
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