Manage Shared Storage Devices; Usb Device Requirements; Connect A Usb Storage Device - NETGEAR Nighthawk M2 MR2100 User Manual

Nighthawk M2 Model MR2100

Manage Shared Storage Devices

You can insert a USB storage device in the mobile router USB type A port. You can
access the files and folders on these devices from computers and mobile devices that
are connected to the mobile router network. The USB is compatible with USB 2.0, 3.0,
and 3.1 storage devices.

USB Device Requirements

The mobile router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. 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 mobile router.
The mobile router supports the following file system types for full read/write access:
FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HFS, and HFS+.
When you purchase a USB storage device, the package typically identifies its format.
For information about how to format a USB storage device using a Windows or Mac
computer, consult the help instructions for your computer or operating system. You
might need to use a specific application to format a USB storage device.
Caution:
Formatting a USB storage device erases all its content.

Connect a USB Storage Device

You can access and share a USB storage device connected to the mobile router USB
type A port. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) You can
continue use the micro USB port to charge the mobile router or for a tethered connection.
Figure 8. USB storage and tethering connections
To connect a USB storage device:
1. Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the router.
2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
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