Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle
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AirCard Smart Cradle
When you connect the USB device to the cradle USB port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on
your local area network (LAN).
3.
On your Mac computer, select
Go > Connect to Server
.
4.
Type
afp://netgear.cradle
.
5.
When prompted to enter your name and password, select the
Guest
radio button.
6.
Click the
Connect
button.
A list of connected devices displays. This list includes the name admin when you log in as
admin.
7.
From the
Apple
menu, select
System Preferences
.
8.
Open Time Machine.
9.
Click the
Select Backup Disk
button and select your USB device from the list.
10.
Click the
Use for Backup
button.
Note:
If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine
disk list, go to Mac finder and click that USB partition. It displays in the
Time Machine list.
11.
When prompted to enter your name and password, select the
Guest
radio button and click
the
Connect
button.
When the setup is complete, the Mac automatically schedules a full backup. You can back up
immediately if you want.
Control Access to the USB Device
You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.
To specify the USB access settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
Smart Cradle.
2.
In the address field of the browser, enter
http://netgear.cradle
or
http://192.168.100.1
.
A login prompt displays.
3.
Enter the cradle 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 > USB Storage > Advanced Settings
.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays.
5.
Specify access to the USB storage device:
