How do I install the SharePort™ utility and use it for an external storage device?

Step 1: You can download the SharePort™ utility for your router at www.dlink.com and navigate to the Application section of the page and download the latest SharePort™ utility.

Note: You must have the latest firmware for your router which adds the SharePort™ feature.



Step 2: The file you have downloaded is a zip file. You will need to extract the content in that file to a location you can navigate to, such as your Desktop. After extracting the file, navigate to the location you´ve extracted the file to, open the folder and double click on the Setup32 executable file to begin installation.



Step 3: An Install Wizard will start. Select your language and Click Next to continue.



Step 4: The wizard will then ask you to close any running programs. Click Next to begin.



Step 5: The wizard will then ask you where you would like to install the utility. Click Next to continue.



Step 6: Select a Start Menu Folder and click Next to continue.



Step 7: Click Start to begin installation.



Step 8: The wizard will continue to install the utility.



Step 9: Click Finish.



Step 10: The utility will detect if you have anything connected to the USB port of the router.



Step 11: Connect any external storage device to the USB port of the router. The SharePort™ utility will detect the storage device.



Step 12: Click Connect the USB device icon to connect to the drive or Disconnect the USB device to disconnect.

Step 13: You can open the SharePort™ utility by double-clicking the USB icon located in the system tray of the bottom right-hand corner where the time is.



You should now be able to view content in your storage device.