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Share a USB Printer
You can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port and print
wirelessly.
To set up ReadySHARE Printer:
1.
Connect the USB printer to the router’s USB port with a USB
printer cable.
2.
On each computer that will share the printer:
a.
Install the current USB printer driver software (available from
the printer manufacturer).
b.
Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from
www.netgear.com/readyshare
.
c.
Select the language.
3.
If prompted, select the printer and click the
Connect
button for
each computer.
When the first computer connects, the status changes to
Manually connected by xxx
. For each computer, when you
complete Step 3, the printer status displays as Available.
More Premium Features
Your router lets you do the following and more:
•
Share media from DLNA and iTunes Server.
•
Set up a secure VPN Service connection to your home network.
•
Create a personal FTP server with a custom URL.
iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes
app from a USB drive that is connected to the router USB port. You
can also use the Apple Remote from iPhone and iPad to play music
on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported
receivers.
