USB Storage
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Mobile Voice HSPA+ Broadband 11n Wireless Router MVBR1210C
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Unmount a USB Drive
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Specify Approved USB Devices
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Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
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Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings
USB Drive Requirements
The router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB full speed) and 2.0 (USB high speed) standards. The
approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table.
Bus
Data rate
USB 1.1
12 Mbits
USB 2.0
480 Mbits
Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network,
and other variables. The router should work with USB 2.0-compliant or 1.1-compliant
external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the
router, go to
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12345
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When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following:
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The USB port on the router can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not
attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.
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According to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V at 0.5A.
Some USB devices might exceed this requirement, in which case the device might not
function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be
sure.
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The router supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS (read and write), and Linux file systems.
File-Sharing Scenarios
You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational
purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, picture, and multimedia files. USB drive applications include:
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Sharing multimedia with friends and family. You can share MP3 files, pictures, and other
multimedia with local and remote users.
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Sharing resources on your network. Store files in a central location so that you do not
have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files
between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a
go-between.
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Sharing files with offsite coworkers. Share files such as Word documents, PowerPoint
presentations, and text files with remote users.