Using External Usb Storage; Samba Network File Server - TRENDnet TEW-812DRU User Manual

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4. Click the UPnP drop-down list and select Enabled to enable UPnP or Disabled to
disable UPnP. Click Apply to save settings.
Note: It is recommended to leave this setting enabled, otherwise, you may
encounter issues with applications that utilize UPnP in order allow the required
communication between your computers or devices and the Internet.

Using External USB Storage

Your router's USB port can be used to share files through the network when a USB
storage device is connected on the back USB port. The router supports both FTP and
SAMBA (SMB) filing sharing protocols.

Samba Network File Server

Advanced > USB > SAMBA
Samba is a network protocol that allows you to access shared files through your
network. In order to share files, you will need to plug in a USB storage device on the USB
port on the back of the router. You can access these files under your network map or by
typing \\routerIPaddress on your browser's address bar. Please follow the below steps
to configure the router's Samba settings
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1. Log into your router management page (see
on page 16).
2. Click on the Advanced tab.
3. Click on the USB section and click on Samba Server.
4. Review the setting on Samba Server Information section. Click Apply to save settings
• Server Status: Select enable or disable for the feature.
• Server Name: Enter the name of your server.
• Workgroup: Enter the work group of your server.
• Description: Enter a description of the server.
5. Review the administrator settings required for your Samba server. Click Apply to save
settings. Administrator will have read and write access to files. To define user
accounts continue to the next step.
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