Chapter 5 Usb Storage; Usb Drive Requirements; File Sharing Scenarios - NETGEAR DGND3300v2 User Manual

N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2

USB Drive Requirements

The N300 wireless modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB
High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table.
Bus Speed/Second
USB 1.1 12 Mbits
USB 2.0 480 Mbits
Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network,
and other variables.
The N300 wireless modem router should work with USB 2.0 or 1.1-compliant external flash
and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the N300 wireless
modem router, go to:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101300.asp
When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following:
• The USB port on the N300 wireless modem router can be used with one USB hard drive
at a time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.
• According to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V @ 0.5A.
Some USB devices might exceed this requirement, in which case the device might not
function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be
sure.
• The N300 wireless modem router supports FAT, FAT32, and NTFS (read only) file
systems.
• If your USB HD devices have an external power supply, be sure to use it.

File Sharing Scenarios

You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational
purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include:
• Sharing multimedia with friends and family—sharing MP3 files, pictures, and other
multimedia with local and remote users.
• Sharing resources on your network—storing files in a central location so that you do not
have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files
between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a
go-between the systems.
• Sharing files with offsite coworkers—sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint
presentations, and text files with remote users. A few common uses are described in the
following sections.
USB Storage
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