Netgear 12400225 User Manual

You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. 

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Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings.

Specify access to the USB storage device. 

Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access 
the USB device connected to the router. 

Workgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the 
workgroup name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that 
supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

Access Method. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want. 

Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default.

HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type 

http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB drive.

HTTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users 
can type http://<public IP address/shares> for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) 
or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This feature 
supports file uploading only.

FTP. Disabled by default.

FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you select this check box, remote users 

can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This feature supports 
both downloading and uploading of files.

If you changed the settings, click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.