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5. USB Storage
Accessing and configuring a USB storage
drive
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your
router. Be aware that 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:
• USB Drive Requirements
• ReadySHARE Access
• File-Sharing Scenarios
• Basic Settings
• USB Storage Advanced Settings
• Safely Remove a USB Drive
• Media Server Settings
• Specify Approved USB Devices
For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE
Printer.
For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare.