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N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN3500 User Manual
Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network
Settings
You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using
Microsoft network settings. You must be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older
versions of Windows with Microsoft networking enabled. You can use normal Explorer
operations such as drag and drop, file open, or cut/paste files from:
• Microsoft Windows Start Menu, Run option
• Windows Explo
rer
• Network Neigh
borhood or My Network Place
Enabling File and Printer Sharing
Each computer’s network properties must be set to enable network communication with the
USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks must be enabled, as described
below.
Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is
enabled by default.
Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME
The easiest way to get to your network properties is to go to your desktop, right-click Network
Neighborhood and then click Properties. File and printer sharing for Microsoft Windows
should be listed. If not, click Add and follow the installation prompts.
Note: Note: If you have any questions on File and Printer Sharing, please
contact Microsoft for assistance.
Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Right-click on the network connection for your local area network. File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Install and follow the installation prompts.
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