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 a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window 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 page displays.
4.
Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5.
Select the Media Server tab.
The Media Server (Settings) page 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
103.
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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 Storage Device with iTunes Server
iTunes server lets you play music from a USB device that is connected to a USB port on your
router with iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer or with the Apple Remote app on your
router with iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer or with the Apple Remote app on your