You can remotely view, stream, or download contents of a USB storage device that is connected to your router using your Windows OS computer. To use this feature, you need the following:
- Any computer with Windows-based operating system
- Live Internet connection
- Internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, or Google Chrome
- USB storage device
- Registered NETGEAR router that supports ReadyCLOUD
- ReadyCLOUD account
To remotely access files using the ReadyCLOUD app for Windows:
- Insert a USB storage device into a USB port on your router and wait for the USB LED to light.
- Visit http://readycloud.netgear.com and sign in using your ReadyCLOUD user name and password.
The ReadyCLOUD Home page displays. - Click the Get the ReadyCLOUD App for Windows Explorer access link and click the Download ReadyCLOUD app button.
- Save the software and install it on your computer.
The ReadyCLOUD Setup Wizard displays. - Click the Next button.
The Wizard begins installing the ReadyCLOUD app. - Follow the prompts and click the Finish button.
- From the Windows Start menu, launch ReadyCLOUD.
You are prompted to log in to your ReadyCLOUD account. - Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Sign In button.
ReadyCLOUD displays your router and the USB storage device that is connected to it.
- Click a folder.
An Explorer window displays that folder's contents.
You can drag and drop files between windows.
Last Updated:07/08/2025
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Article ID: 27662