Access USB Storage Devices Through the
Internet
You can access USB storage devices through the Internet when you’re not home.
To access devices from a remote computer:
1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2. Connect to your home router:
•
To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.
To use a Dynamic DNS account, you must enter the account information on the
Dynamic DNS page. See Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 124.
•
To connect without Dynamic DNS, type the router’s Internet port IP address.
You can view the router’s Internet IP address on the BASIC Home page.
You can use FTP to share files on a USB device connected to the router.
Remotely Access a USB Device Using
ReadyCLOUD
NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB
storage device that is connected to the router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you
must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your router.
A ReadyCLOUD app is also available for Windows computers, Android mobile devices,
and iOS mobile devices. For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the
ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is available online at
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account
To create a ReadyCLOUD account:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device.
2. Visit readycloud.netgear.com.
The ReadyCLOUD Welcome page displays.
3.
Click the Sign In link.
The Sign In page displays.
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Storage Devices Through the
Internet
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