How to connect to ReadySHARE?

Select Go > Connect to Server. Enter smb://readyshare as the Server Address. Click Connect….ReadySHARE Access

Select Start > Run and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.
Open Explorer or Safari and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.
Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

How do I access my ReadySHARE remotely?

From the router BASIC Home screen, select ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen displays.
Select the ReadyCLOUD (Allows you to access your ReadySHARE storage device from anywhere) radio button.
Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Register button.

How do I add files to ReadySHARE?

To add a new folder:

Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router’s network.
Enter the router user name and password.
Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > ReadySHARE Storage > Advanced Settings.
In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device.

What is ReadySHARE USB access?

NETGEAR routers that support ReadySHARE allow you to connect a standard USB storage device (hard disk or flash) to the router and make it available to people on your network or over internet.

What is ReadySHARE IP address?

Re: C7100V ReadyShare Ip Address The C7100V has a single LAN IP address, default is 192.168. 0.1 (or 192.168. 1.1 on other router models). If this is the LAN IP, this is the address also serving SMB protocol and NEtBIOS discovery and name resolution.

How do I use ReadyCLOUD?

Visit http://readycloud.netgear.com. Click Sign In. Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password….

Connect a USB storage device to your router’s USB port.
Go to ReadySHARE page, select ReadyCLOUD option, and enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password.
Your router is now registered with your ReadyCLOUD account.

Will my USB drive work with ReadySHARE?

All Routers should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. Do NOT connect computers, USB modems, CD or DVD drives to the router’s USB port. Please note, some USB drives require software to be installed into the PC or are password protected or are encrypted.

Does Netgear Nighthawk have a USB port?

The Nighthawk WiFi Router has two USB ports. We recommend using the USB 2.0 port for connecting slower devices such as a USB printer, and the USB 3.0 port for connecting faster devices like USB 3.0 hard drives.

How to set up readyshare access on Netgear?

ReadySHARE Access. Select Go > Connect to Server. Enter smb://readyshare as the Server Address. Click Connect. Note: If your USB device requires a power supply, you must use it when connecting your USB device to a NETGEAR router or gateway. It may take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing after it is connected to the router.

Is there a way to access readyshare from Android?

Both of these client apps have no issues accessing SMB shares running on Linux or Windows servers, but fail miserably with authentication error messages when trying to access the ReadyShare. As mentioned in another thread, the Android clients have no issues accessing the ReadyShare drive using other protocols from Android clients.