How do I access Media Content via USB Flash Drive connected to my DIR-850L router?

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Ensure your USB drive is properly inserted into the USB port on your DIR-868L

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Check USB drive status using router’s Web UI.

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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.

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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.

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Check the storage status. The information displayed here should reflect the characteristics of the USB drive plugged into the USB port.

From a computer connected to the router:

For Windows XP

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Click Start > Run

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Type \\ IP address of the router (default is 192.168.0.1)

Example- \192.168.0.1

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Click OK

For Windows 7

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Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run

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Type \\ IP address of the router (default is 192.168.0.1)

Example- \\192.168.0.1

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Click OK

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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.

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A window will appear, showing the shared folder.

For MAC OSX

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Click Go > Connect to Server

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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

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