USB Device Requirements
The extender works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list
of USB devices that the extender supports, visit
http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare
.
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before
the computer can access the USB storage device. Such USB storage devices do not work with the extender.
The extender supports the following file system types for full read/write access:
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FAT16
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FAT32
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NTFS
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NTFS with compression format enabled
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Ext2
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Ext3
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Ext4
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HFS
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HFS+
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender
ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices that are connected to the appropriate extender
port. (If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.)
To connect a USB device:
1.
Insert your USB storage device into a USB port on your extender.
2.
If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the extender.
When you connect the USB storage device to the extender USB port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your
local area network (LAN).
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From
a Windows Computer
To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer:
1.
Insert your USB storage device into a USB port on your extender.
2.
If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the extender.
Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender
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