Access Storage Devices Through The Internet; Set Up Ftp Access Through The Internet - NETGEAR R7500 User Manual

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

You can access eSATA and USB devices through the Internet when you're not home.
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To access devices from a remote computer:
1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2. Connect to your home router:
• To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.
To use a Dynamic DNS account, you must enter the account information in the
Dynamic DNS screen. See
• To connect without Dynamic DNS, type the router's Internet port IP address.
You can view the router's Internet IP address on the BASIC Home screen.
You can use FTP to share files on a USB device connected to the router.

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet

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To set up FTP access:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings.
The ReadySHARE Advanced Settings screen displays.
5. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
7. To limit access to the admin user, click the Edit button.
8. In the Read Access list, select admin.
9. In the Write Access list, select admin.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
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