Chapter 14 USB Service
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14.1.2.1 About File Sharing
Workgroup name
This is the name given to a set of computers that are connected on a network and share resources
such as a printer or files. Windows automatically assigns the workgroup name when you set up a
network.
Shares
When settings are set to default, each USB device connected to the GPON Device is given a folder,
called a “share”. If a USB hard drive connected to the GPON Device has more than one partition,
then each partition will be allocated a share. You can also configure a “share” to be a sub-folder or
file on the USB device.
File Systems
A file system is a way of storing and organizing files on your hard drive and storage device. Often
different operating systems such as Windows or Linux have different file systems. The file sharing
feature on your GPON Device supports File Allocation Table (FAT) and FAT32.
Common Internet File System
The GPON Device uses Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol for its file sharing functions.
CIFS compatible computers can access the USB file storage devices connected to the GPON Device.
CIFS protocol is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer
to your systems specifications for CIFS compatibility).
14.1.3 Before You Begin
Make sure the GPON Device is connected to your network and turned on.
1 Connect the USB device to the GPON Device’s USB port. Make sure the GPON Device is connected
to your network.
2 The GPON Device detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are
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.
14.2 The File Sharing Screen
Use this screen to set up file sharing through the GPON Device. The GPON Device’s LAN users can
access the shared folder (or share) from the USB device inserted in the GPON Device. To access this
screen, click Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing.
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