I have three of these routers in my home network. If not for this limitation, this router deserves a 5 star but I can only give it a 4 star. However this absolute lack of security forces me to turned this feature off. I like this method of file access because it does not require any installed software beside an FTP client software. As long as you know the IP address to the remote drive, access is available to anyone. You gain access to the USB driver without a password. The anonymous FTP method is the worse method of remote file access because it has absolutely no security. However connection to this license server gets broken repeatedly causing the CAD software to hang. The CAD software require constant connection to a remote license server. However this ReadyShare Cloud software conflicted with a CAD software I am running. The remote drive s hows up as a shared drive and you can access the files like you would on a local drive. The software approach is actually pretty nifty. Cloud sharing can be done through through anonymous ftp or through an install software on the remote PC. This router permits a USB flash drive to be shared on a local network or through the cloud. The focus of my review will be on the cloud sharing capability. A great idea which saves space on an already crowded table top. This is one compelling reason why I pick NetGear over Linksys. This creates a smaller footprint than the usual brood of router's out there. One simple but elegant feature that is unique to NetGear's router is that they stand up vertically. All the other standard wireless router functions work well. I bought this router because of its remote cloud sharing capability. Read full reviewĪ great feature rich product. It transfers all date VIA wireless and wired just fine and it gives great strength far distance w/ all of my devices. Otherwise, the router works extremely well. Too bad, maybe some day they'll update the software to allow manual shut offs from the smart phone, or reboots and blocking lines/devices.that would be the security feature I would like to have on this router. You can't change people's access, you can't boot people off or block them, you can't even reboot the router with out physically going to the router and shutting it off w/ the power button. Basically the Genie is a flashy way to see what you already know, who's online in your house. This was the biggest downer of the device. Since it shows the devices using the router in a spider image (w/ the router in the middle and every device using the internet attached to the router w/ a -)))- line to show online), you would think you could click on the line and choose to disconnect the device from the Genie, but you can NOT do this. When it's time to turn it off I can not controll any of the lines connecting to the router from the Genie. When my kids are gaming and it is time for bed I can log into the Genie and see what machines are on the internet (PS3, PC's, iPhones,etc). For example, when I read about all of these features I assumed I had more control when my kids are online. The only complaint I have about this router, is the lack of parental control from the Genie app. It has an app called NetGear Genie which allows you to change your router settings and severity of what is allowed/blocked by the router. This router is extremely easy to setup and install for home use/security use too. Between my kids and I, we have 5 computers on, 2 smart phones, 3 tablets, 1 xbox 360 and 3 ps3's online at the same time 80% of the time at my house and this device covers all of them. This router offers a wide cover range and great wireless capability. Great router.just wish the Genie had "REAL" options.
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