Nas; Chapter 19 Nas; Overview; What You Can Do - ZyXEL Communications LTE5366 Series User Manual

19.1 Overview

This chapter shows you how to configure file sharing.

19.1.1 What You Can Do

• Use the File Sharing screen to allow file sharing via the LTE5366 using Windows Explorer, the workgroup
name (Section 19.2.1 on page
• Use the FTP screen to allow file sharing via the LTE5366 using FTP

19.1.2 What You Need To Know

The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
Workgroup name
This is the name given to a set of computers that are connected on a network and share resources such
as a printer or files. Windows automatically assigns the workgroup name when you set up a network.
Samba
SMB is a client-server protocol used by Microsoft Windows systems for sharing files, printers, and so on.
Samba is a free SMB server that runs on most Unix and Unix-like systems. It provides an implementation of
an SMB client and server for use with non-Microsoft operating systems.
File Transfer Protocol
This is a method of transferring data from one computer to another over a network such as the Internet.

19.1.3 Before You Begin

Make sure the LTE5366 is connected to your network and turned on.
Connect the USB device to one of the LTE5366's USB ports.
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The LTE5366 detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are connecting
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a USB hard drive that comes with an external power supply, make sure it is connected to an appropriate
power source that is on.
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