USB Storage
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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router
Media Server Settings
By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and
photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and
NETGEAR media players.
To view these settings:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server
.
By default, the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are
added) radio button are selected. When these options are selected, the router scans for
media files whenever new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB hard drive.
2.
Adjust the settings as needed:
•
Enable Media Server
. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media
server.
•
Enable TiVo support
. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on
your TiVo device. See the following section.
•
Media Server Name
. Specify the name of the media server.
•
Automatic (when new files added)
. Automatically scans for media files whenever
new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB storage. Only shared folders with All –
no password in The Read Access field can be scanned for media files.
3.
Click the
Apply
button.
TiVo Support
You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to
your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the
following file formats:
•
Video
. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.
•
Music
. See and play MP3 files.
•
Pictures
. View images in .jpg format.