The File Sharing Screen; Before You Begin - ZyXEL Communications SBG3500-N000 User Manual

Samba
SMB is a client-server protocol used by Microsoft Windows systems for sharing files, printers, and
so on.
Samba is a free SMB server that runs on most Unix and Unix-like systems. It provides an
implementation of an SMB client and server for use with non-Microsoft operating systems. It allows
file and print sharing between computers running Windows and computers running Unix.

16.2 The File Sharing Screen

You can share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your SBG3500-N Series with
users on your network.
The SBG3500-N Series supports Samba. This allows network users to access shared files in USB
storage. To use file sharing you must enable it in the file sharing screen and also edit individual user
accounts in the Maintenance > User Account screen. See
information.
The following figure is an overview of the SBG3500-N Series's file server feature. Computers A and
B can access files on a USB device (C) which is connected to the SBG3500-N Series.
Figure 119 File Sharing Overview
A
The SBG3500-N Series 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.

16.2.1 Before You Begin

Make sure the SBG3500-N Series is connected to your network and turned on.
Connect the USB device to one of the SBG3500-N Series's USB port. Make sure the SBG3500-N
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Series is connected to your network.
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