Chapter 14 USB Service
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The following figure is an overview of t he Device’s file server feature. Com puters A and B can
access files on a USB device ( C) which is connect ed to t he Device.
Figure 94 File Sharing Overview
The Device will not be able t o j oin the workgroup if your local area network has restrict ions
set up that do not allow devices to join a workgroup. I n t his case, cont act your net work
adm inistrator.
14.2.1 Before You Begin
Make sure t he Device is connected t o your network and t urned on.
1 Connect the USB device to one of the Device’s USB port. Make sur e the Device is connected t o your
net work.
2 The Device detect s t he USB device and m akes its cont ent s available for browsing. I f you are
connecting a USB hard drive t hat com es with an ext ernal power supply, m ake sure it is connect ed
to an appropriat e power source that is on.
Note: I f your USB device cannot be detected by the Device, see t he t roubleshooting for
suggestions.
Use t his screen to set up file sharing using the Device. To access this screen, click N e tw ork
Set t ing > USB Ser vice > File Sha ring.
Figure 95 Net work Sett ing > USB Service > File Sharing