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Chapter 5
Note:
For Windows users, do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username. Otherwise, Windows
credential mechanism may cause the following problems:
• If the sharing password is also the same as the Windows password, authentication will not work since the Windows
will automatically use its account information for USB access.
• If the sharing password is different from the Windows password, the Windows will be unable to remember your
credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access.
2. Enable Authentication
• If you leave
folders.
• If Share All
Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication
settings. Please log out from the Windows and try to access again. Or you can change the address of the USB disk by
referring to To customize the address of the USB
to apply the account you just set.
Share All enabled, click the button to enable
is disabled, enable Authentication
disk:.
Authentication
for specific folders.
USB Settings
for all
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