Operation Manual

Share USB Devices Attached to the Router
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the DST
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB 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 on your local area network (LAN).
3. On a Mac that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to
Server.
The Connect to Server window displays.
4. Enter the smb://readyshare in the Server Address field.
5. Click the Connect button.
6. When prompted, select the Guest radio button.
7. If you set up access control on the DST router and you allowed your Mac to access the
network, select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and
password for the password.
For more information about access control, see Allow or Block Access to Your Network
on page 77.
8. Click the Connect button.
A window displays the files and folders on the device.
Map the USB Storage Device to a Windows Network Drive
 To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:
1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the DST 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 DST
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the DST router’s USB 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 on your local area network (LAN).
3. On a Windows computer that is connected to the network, select Start > Run.
4. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
5. Click the OK button.
A window displays the USB storage device.