User's Manual

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Chapter 6
USB Application
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go
to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click
.
2. Play the Media on Your USB Disk
Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to
the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
Windows
computer
Go to Computer > Network, then click the Media Server Name
(C5400_share by default) in the Media Devices section.
Note:
Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
Pad
Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings
¾ To Only Share Specific Content
By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below: