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USB Port
The ESR900 router is equipped with a USB port for connecting a hard drive so media content can be accessed or transferred to other
devices in the home or devices away from home.
Viewing EnShare
The EnShare feature allows you to access media
content stored on a USB hard drive connected to the
router’s USB port in the home and when you are away
from home when you have access to the Internet.
By default the EnShare feature is enabled.
To
view
the EnShare settings or
disable
EnShare, click
USB Port
then select
EnShare
.
1. Select
Disable
to disable the EnShare feature.
2. Click
Apply
to save the new settings.
File Sharing
The File Sharing function allows you to provide users
the ability to share files over the network through the
Samba service.
By default the EnShare feature is
enabled.
To view the File Sharing settings, click
USB Port
then select
File Sharing
.
1. Select
Enable
to enable the Samba Service function.
2. Click
Apply
to save the new settings, or click
Cancel
to delete the changes.
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Viewing File Server
The File Server function allows you to provide network users FTP access to shared USB stored files.
To view the File Server settings, click
USB Port
then select
File Server
.
Enable FTP Service
Select this to enable the FTP service to share files on the USB
device
Port Number
Define the port number (default: 21) to open for the FTP service.
Login Timeout
Define the period of inactivity (default: 90) before a user is
logged out.
Stay Timeout
Define the lockout period (default: 90) before a user is allowed
to attempt a login.
Login User
Define the number of concurrent users to access the service
(Max: 20 users)
Share Mode
Define the type of share priviledge: Read/Write, Read only.
Use Anonymous Login
Select this to allow anonymous user login.
User Name
Enter the user name to login to the FTP service.
Password
Enter the password to login to the FTP service.
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Viewing DLNA
The DLNA Media Server function allows you to transfer photos, music and video between networked devices through the ESR Series
Router.
To view the DLNA settings, click
USB Port
then select
DLNA
.
1. Select
Enable
to enable the DLNA Media Server function.
2. In the Share Folder Name, enter the name of the shared folder.
3. Click
Apply
to save the new settings, or
Cancel
to clear the changes.
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Advanced Network Settings
NAT Setup
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows users on the LAN to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple
Public IP Addresses. NAT provides firewall protection from hacker attacks and allows for mapping LAN IP addresses to WAN IP
addresses with key services such as websites, FTP, and video game servers.
To view the NAT settings, click
Advanced
then select
NAT
.
NAT
Enable or Disable the NAT.
Network Turbine
Enable or Disable the network turbine.
Note:
The network turbine is designed to improve the router’s performance. There is about 20~30% improvement when the
network turbine is enabled.
Note:
The network turbine may cause problems with the Internet connection. Disable the network turbine function if you experience
connection issues.
Click
Apply
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
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Port Mapping Setup
Port Mapping allows you to redirect a particular range of service port numbers from the WAN to a particular LAN IP address.
To view the Port Mapping settings, click
Advanced
then select
Port Mapping
.
Enable Port Mapping
Click Enable Port Mapping to activate port mapping.
Description
Enter notes or details about the mapped port range
configuration.
Local IP
Enter the local IP address of the server behind the
NAT firewall.
Protocol
Select the protocol to use for mapping from the following: TCP, UDP or Both.
Port Range
Enter the range of ports to be forwarded.
Click
Add
to append a new device to the list or
Reset
to discard changes.