Linksys WRT160N Network Router User Manual


 
Appendix B
How to Install and Access USB Storage
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Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
On your desktop, double-click My Computer. The
Default shared folder of your USB storage is listed
under Network Location.
Network Drive
To access your USB storage, double-click the Default
shared folder. You can use the Default shared folder as
another drive on your network.
NOTE: Repeat steps 1-10 to map the USB
storage to each Vista computer on your
network,
Advanced Configuration (Advanced
Users Only)
To manage access to the USB storage device, you can
create shared folders, user groups, and user accounts.
Follow the instructions in this section.
How to Access the Web-Based Utility
To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on
your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address,
192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then, press Enter.
A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP
users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field
blank. The first time you open the web-based utility, use
the default password admin. (You can set a new password
from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Click
OK to continue.
10.
Password Screen
How to Create a Shared Folder
Click the Storage tab.
Click the Disk tab.
To create a shared folder, click Create Share.
Storage > Disk
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