How to Setup Plex Media Server on NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 WiFi Router

Learn more about setting up a Plex Media Server on the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 Smart WiFi Router: http://bit.ly/2ot07o4

This video will walk you through setting up your PLEX account with the Nighthawk X10 router. First, using a computer, log into the router admin screen, and click on the Plex server selection. The default admin username is admin and the default password is password. Next, select download and enable Plex Media Server. Be sure you are connected to the internet so that Nighthawk X10 can download the Plex server from the Plex site. This download could take up five minutes. During this process, plug in your USB drive with your media content.

By default, the Plex will automatically be updated with the latest version. New Plex pass users can get Plex pass free for 3 months using a promotion code by clicking where shown in the video. Clicking further on the promo code will take you to Plex site to claim your code. You will need to log in using an existing Plex account or create a new one. Now that Plex has been downloaded, click on Open Plex.

Next, enter the routers admin name and password in the authentication screen and agree to Plex terms of service. Next, sign into the X10 Plex server. The R9000 server should now appear. NOTE: **When the “allow access outside the home” box is checked, You will be able to access your content from anywhere… Now click on “Add Library” to add a folder from the attached USB to Plex and select the type of media you'd like to add. Now, select the “Get Plex App” and follow the instructions for installing the Plex client on whatever device you are using. At this point you will log into your Plex account on your phone or tablet and be able to access all your PLEX content.

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