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Chapter 6
USB Application
Note:
Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication
settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again.
3.
Enable the FTP (via Internet)
Select the check box to enable
FTP(via Internet)
, and then click
Save
.
4.
Access Your USB Disk via Internet
Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:
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USB Application
Computer
1 ) Open the
Windows Explorer
(or go to
Computer
, only for
Windows users) or open a web browser
.
2 )
Type the server address in the address bar:
Type in
ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number>
(such as
). If you have specified a domain
name for the router, you can also type in
ftp://<domain
name>:<port number>
(such as
ftp://MyDomainName:21
)
The Address Bar the Windows Explorer (Windows 7)
3 ) Press [
Enter
].
4 ) Access with the username and password you set in
Step 2
Enable Authentication for Data Security
.
Tips:
You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files management,
which can resume broken file transfers.
Pad
Use a third-party app for network files management.
Tips:
Click
Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
to learn how to set up a domain name for you router.
6. 2. 2.
Customize Your Settings
¾
To Only Share Specific Content
By default,
Share All
is enabled so all contents on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1.
Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2.
Select
Basic
>
USB Settings
>
Sharing Access
. Focus on the
Folder Sharing
section.
Click the button to disable
Share All
, and then click
Add
to add a new sharing folder.
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USB Application
3.
Select the
Volume Name
and
Folder Path
, and specify the
Folder Name
as needed.
4.
Tick
Enable Authentication
. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick
Enable Write Access
.
5.
Click
OK
.
Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click
on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do
not need to share.
6. 3.
Media Sharing
The
Media Sharing
feature allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies
stored on the USB disk directly with DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer,
pad and PS2/3/4.
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Chapter 6
USB Application
6. 3. 1.
Access the USB Disk
1.
Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB
cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
•
If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
•
If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been
connected.
•
If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.
•
Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to
Advanced
>
USB Settings
>
Device Settings
and click
.
2.
Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk
Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to
the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disk.
Windows
computer
• Go to
Computer
>
Network
, and click the Media Server Name (
Model number
-
share
by default) in the
Media Devices
section.
Note:
Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
Pad
• Use a third-party DLNA-supported player.
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USB Application
6. 3. 2.
Customize Your Settings
¾
To Only Share Specific Content
By default,
Share All
is enabled so all contents on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1.
Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2.
Select
Basic
>
USB Settings
>
Sharing Access
.
3.
Focus on the section of
Folder Sharing
. Click the button to disable
Share All
, and
click
Add
to add a new sharing folder.
4.
Select the
Volume Name
and
Folder Path
, then enter a
Folder Name
as you like.
5.
Tick
Enable Media Sharing
and click
OK
.
Tips:
The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click
on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do
not need to share.

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