The File Sharing Screen; Before You Begin - ZyXEL Communications PMG5318-B20A User Manual

Chapter 11 USB Services

11.2 The File Sharing Screen

You can share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your GPON Device with users
on your network.
The following figure is an overview of the GPON Device's file server feature. Computers A and B can
access files on a USB device (C) which is connected to the GPON Device.
Figure 49 File Sharing Overview
A
The GPON Device will not be able to join the workgroup if your local area network has
restrictions set up that do not allow devices to join a workgroup. In this case, contact your
network administrator.

11.2.1 Before You Begin

Make sure the GPON Device is connected to your network and turned on.
Connect the USB device to one of the GPON Device's USB port. Make sure the GPON Device is
1
connected to your network.
The GPON Device detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are
2
connecting a 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 GPON Device, see the
troubleshooting for suggestions.
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B
C
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