Use the Extender as a Media Server
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
By default, the extender functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you stream
music and movies from an attached USB device to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players,
such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
1.
On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network.
2.
Launch a web browser.
3.
Enter
www.mywifiext.net
in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4.
Enter your user name and password.
The Status page displays.
5.
Select
Do More > USB Port
.
By default, the
Enable Media Server
and
Enable TiVo
support
check boxes are
selected. This lets the extender function as a media server and play media on your TiVo.
6.
To change the name of the media server device, type a new name in the
Network/Device
Name
field and click the
Update
button.
7.
Leave the
Content scan
check box selected.
The extender automatically scans and detects media files that are added to the attached
USB device.
Note:
The extender scans only shared folders that are set up with full read
access without a password.
