Mapping a drive is how an operating system associates a local drive with a shared storage area to another computer on a network. After drive mapping, a software application on a client’s computer can read and write files from the shared storage area by accessing that drive. The USB Storage Tool on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router will enable you to have file-sharing capabilities within your network. and Mapping a drive on your Linksys smart Wi-Fi router
Linksys Support suggests you to keep these points in mind:
- Ensure that you have already identified your drive’s IP address before mapping. Default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
- If you are using a wireless computer, make sure that you are connected to the main wireless network (not on a guest network) in order to access USB storage. and Mapping a drive on your Linksys smart Wi-Fi router
This Linksys Router Support article will guide you to map a drive on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router on different operating systems.
Follow these steps:
Windows 10:
- Right click on the File Explorer icon of your desktop and then click on Desktop.
- Right click on This PC and the click on Map network drive… option.
- Enter the IP address of your USB storage device and then click on Browse… button.
- Click on Finish. Your router will be mapped.
Windows 8.1 and lower:
- Right click on the File Explorer icon of your desktop and then click on Desktop.
- Right click on This PC and the click on Map network drive… option.
- Double click on the IP address for your router.
- Select the name of your USB storage device and click on OK.
- Check the Reconnect at log on box and click on Finish.
Mac OS:
- Click on Go and then select the Connect to Server… option.
- In Server Address option, enter “smb: //router’s IP address” and click on Connect.
- Select the name of your USB storage device and click on OK.
If you have any questions or are facing any issues like Mapping a drive on your Linksys smart Wi-Fi router, please contact to Linksys Router Support. Call on Linksys Router Support toll-free number at +1 888 808 1303.
Tags – Buffalo Support, Buffalo Technical Support, Netgear Support, Netgear Technical Support, Netgear Extender Support, Belkin Support, Belkin Router Support, Belkin Technical Support, Linksys Support, Linksys Technical Support