Before You Begin; The File Sharing Screen - ZyXEL Communications VMG8825-B Series User Manual

16.1.2.1 About File Sharing
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.
Shares
When settings are set to default, each USB device connected to the VMG is given a folder, called a
"share". If a USB hard drive connected to the VMG has more than one partition, then each partition will
be allocated a share. You can also configure a "share" to be a sub-folder or file on the USB device.
File Systems
A file system is a way of storing and organizing files on your hard drive and storage device. Often
different operating systems such as Windows or Linux have different file systems. The file sharing feature
on your VMG supports File Allocation Table (FAT) and FAT32.
Common Internet File System
The VMG uses Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol for its file sharing functions. CIFS compatible
computers can access the USB file storage devices connected to the VMG. CIFS protocol is supported
on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer to your systems specifications for
CIFS compatibility).

16.1.3 Before You Begin

Make sure the VMG is connected to your network and turned on.
Connect the USB device to one of the VMG's USB port. Make sure the VMG is connected to your
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network.
The VMG detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are connecting a
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USB hard drive that comes with an external power supply, make sure it is connected to an appropriate
power source that is on.
Note: If your USB device cannot be detected by the VMG, see the troubleshooting for
suggestions.

16.2 The File Sharing Screen

Use this screen to set up file sharing through the VMG. The VMG's LAN users can access the shared
folder (or share) from the USB device inserted in the VMG. To access this screen, click Network Setting >
USB Service > File Sharing.
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