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.

Linksys Router 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.

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:

1. Right click on the File Explorer icon of your desktop and then click on Desktop.
2. Right click on This PC and the click on Map network drive… option.
3. Enter the IP address of your USB storage device and then click on Browse… button.
4. 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.

1. Right click on This PC and the click on Map network drive… option.
2. Double click on the IP address for your router.
3. Select the name of your USB storage device and click on OK.
4. Check the Reconnect at log on box and click on Finish.  

Mac OS:

1. Click on Go and then select the Connect to Server… option.
2. In Server Address option, enter “smb: //router’s IP address” and click on Connect.
3. Select the name of your USB storage device and click on OK.

If you have any questions or are facing any issues, please contact to Linksys Router Support. Call on Linksys Router Support toll-free number at 1-888-479-2017.