Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings; Play Music From A Storage Device With Itunes Server - NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P User Manual

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

By default, the router 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 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.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. Click the Media Server tab.
The Media Server 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
• Enable iTunes Server (Music Only). Select this check box if you want to play music from a USB
device that is connected to your router with iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer using Home
Sharing. For more information, see
• Media Server Device Name. Click the Edit button to change the router's media server name.
Note If you change the media server name, you have the option to change the
ReadySHARE storage folder access path to the new name or keep the access
path as \\readyshare.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server

iTunes server lets you play music from a USB device that is connected to a USB port on your router with
iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer or with the Apple Remote app on your iPhone or iPad. You can
Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes
Use the Router as a Media Server
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