Use the Router as a Media Server
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB drive
that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an
iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported
receivers.
Figure 11. Play music on a USB drive with iTunes
Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, FLAC, The maximum number of music file
supported is10,000 WAV and WMA3
To specify iTunes server settings:
1. On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network.
2. Launch the Remote
App.
3. Click the Add an iT
unes Library button.
A passcode displays.
4. Specify the passcode in the router
.
a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to
the network.
b. T
ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
c. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.
The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.