Share USB Drives Attached to the
6.
Router
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router.
The USB port on the router can be used only to connect 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:
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USB Drive Requirements
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Access a USB Drive on the Network
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Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
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Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine
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Control Access to the USB Drive
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Use FTP Within the Network
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Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive
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Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive
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Approve USB Devices
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Safely Remove a USB Drive
For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.
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