NETGEAR WAC124

Access a USB storage device that is
connected to the access point/router
From a computer or mobile device on the access point/router network, you can access
a USB storage device that is connected to the access point/router.
Access a USB storage device from a Windows-based
computer
To access a USB storage device that is connected to the access point/router from
a Windows-based computer:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your access point/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
access point/router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the access point/router’s 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 and mobile devices on the access point/router
network.
3.
Select Start > Run.
4.
Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
5.
Click the OK button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage
device.
Access a USB storage device from a Mac
To access a USB storage device that is connected to the access point/router from
a Mac:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your access point/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
access point/router.
User Manual168Share a USB Storage Device
Attached to the Access
Point/Router
AC2000 802.11ac Wireless Access Point/Router WAC124