Share a Storage Device
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router
From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is
connected to the modem router.
To access the device from a Mac:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the modem router.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
When you connect the storage device to the modem router’s port, it might take up to two
minutes before the storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available
to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
3.
On a Mac that is connected to the network, select
Go > Connect to Server
.
4.
In the
Server Address
field, enter
smb://readyshare
.
5.
When prompted, select the
Guest
radio button.
6.
Click the
Connect
button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the device.
To access the device from a Windows computer:
1.
Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the modem router.
2.
If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
When you connect the storage device to the modem router’s port, it might take up to two
minutes before the storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available
to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
3.
Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the network.
4.
In the address field of the browser, enter
\\readyshare
.
Windows file manager automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the
device.