also use the Apple Remote app from an iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple
TV or AirPlay-supported receivers.
Figure 7. Play music on a USB device with iTunes
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes
You can play music from a USB device that is connected to your router with iTunes on your Windows or
Mac computer using Home Sharing. To set up Home Sharing, you need an Apple account and the latest
version of iTunes installed on your computer.
To set up therouter’s iTunes server to play music on iTunes:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your
local area network (LAN).
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router’s network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
The BASIC Home page displays.
6. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
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