NETGEAR AC1900 Model R7000 - Share USB Drives Attached to the Router

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6. Share USB Drives Attached to the
Router
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router.
The USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or
hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to
the router USB port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• USB Drive Requirements
• Access a USB Drive on the Network
• Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
• Control Access to the USB Drive
• Use FTP Within the Network
• Manage Network Folders on a USB Drive
• Approve USB Devices
• Safely Remove a USB Drive
For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.