Setting The Samba Access Permission; Accessing Data Using Samba - Huawei HG659b User Manual

5.3.2

Setting the Samba Access Permission

To prevent unauthorized users from accessing data stored in USB
devices, you can set the Samba access permission for the HG659b.
After this permission is set, only authorized users can access data
stored in USB devices.
Step 1 Connect the portable storage device to the HG659b's USB
port.
Step 2 Enable the samba server.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Share > Storage Share.
3. In Service Settings, select Enable SAMBA for samba
server.
4. Click Save to save the settings.
Step 3 Set the user name and password of the portable storage
device.
1. In Username and Password, enter a user name and
password for the samba server, and re-enter the password
to confirm it.
2. In Directory mode, choose a file sharing path.
3. In Privilege, select the desired right.
4. Click Save to save the settings.

Accessing Data Using Samba

Using Samba, you can securely and easily access data stored in USB
devices by accessing shared network directories. You have connected
a USB device to the HG659b and set its access permission.
Step 4 On your computer, open a browser.
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