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5.   Storage
Accessing and configuring a USB storage 
drive
This chapter describes how to access and configure a storage drive attached to your router. The 
USB port on the router can be used to connect only 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:
• ReadySHARE Access 
• File-Sharing Scenarios  
• Storage Basic Settings 
• Storage Advanced Settings  
• Safely Remove a USB Drive 
• Media Server 
• Specify Approved USB Devices 
• Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 
• Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 
For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.