Netgear AC1900 Nighthawk™ Owner's Manual
Use the Router as a Media Server
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Nighthawk AC1900
Smart WiFi Router
Specify ReadyDLNA 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.
photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and
NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays.
5.
Select the Media Server tab.
The Media Server (Settings) screen displays.
6.
Specify the settings:
•
Enable Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media
server.
server.
•
Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on
your TiVo device. See the
your TiVo device. See the
•
Media Server Device Name. Specify the name of the media server.
7.
Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB drive
that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an
that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an