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Services
The Services menu allows you to set protocols for sharing files and folders on the
device.
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of computer network protocols that
simplifies the implementation of networks in the home by allowing devices to
connect seamlessly.
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a communications protocol for the
transfer of information on the intranet and the World Wide Web.
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer or HTTPS is a URL
scheme used to indicate a secure HTTP connection. It is syntactically identical to
the http:// scheme normally used for accessing resources using HTTP.
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol used to transfer data from
one computer to another through a network, such as the internet, using an FTP
client program. FTP is a popular choice for exchanging files independent of the
operating systems involved.
• Network File System (NFS) is a network file system protocol used by Linux
and Unix computer systems.
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