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ReadySHARE Access
After installation and setup, you can insert a USB storage device into
the USB port on the router
and share the contents with other network
users. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.)
Note:
If your USB device requires a power supply, you must use it
when connecting your USB device to a NETGEAR router or gateway.
It might take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing
after it is connected to the router.
To access your USB device from a Windows computer:
1.
Select
Start > Run
.
2.
Enter
\\readyshare
in the dialog box.
3.
Click the
OK
button.
To access your USB device from a Mac:
1.
Select
Go > Connect to Server
.
2.
Enter
smb://readyshare
as the server address.
3.
Click the
Connect
. button
