How do I access Media Content via USB Flash Drive connected to my DIR-850L router?
How do I access Media Content via USB Flash Drive connected to my router?
Step 1: Ensure your USB drive is properly inserted into the USB port on your DIR-868L
Step 2: Check USB drive status using router’s Web UI.
Step 2.1: Open an Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer) and enter http://dlinkrouter, http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar.
Step 2.2: Enter your login information. If you have not changed the default settings, the username is Admin and the password field should be left blank. Click Login.
Step 2.3: Click on the Setup tab at the top of the page then click Storage from the menu on the left-hand side
Step 2.4: Check the storage status. The information displayed here should reflect the characteristics of the USB drive plugged into the USB port.
Step 3: From a computer connected to the router:
For Windows XP
1. Click Start > Run
2. Type \\ IP address of the router (default is 192.168.0.1)
Example- \\192.168.0.1
3. Click OK
For Windows 7
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run
2. Type \\ IP address of the router (default is 192.168.0.1)
Example- \\192.168.0.1
3. Click OK
4. If you are prompted to enter a Username and Password, enter the credentials that you use to log in to the router’s web-based configuration utility.
5. A window will appear, showing the shared folder.
For MAC OSX
1. Click Go > Connect to Server
2. Type smb://ip of router (default is 192.168.0.1)
Example- smb://192.168.0.1
Click Connect
Note: If prompted for password, select GUEST access