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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 modem router>:<port
number>
(such as
). If you have specified
the domain name of the modem 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
on the keyboard.
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 modem router.
8° 2° 2°
Customize Your Settings
¾
To Only Share Specific Content
By default,
Share All
is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1°
Visit
http://tplinkmodem.net
, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2°
Select
Basic
>
USB Settings
>
Sharing Access
. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing.
Click the button to disable
Share All
, then click
Add
to add a new sharing folder.
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3°
Select the
Volume Name
and
Folder Path
, then specify the
Folder Name
as you like.
4°
Tick
Enable Authentication
. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick
Enable Write Access
.
5°
Click
OK
.
Tips:
The modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click
on the page to detach the corresponding
volume you do not need to share.
8° 3°
Media Sharing
The feature of
Media Sharing
allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies
stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer,
pad and PS2/3/4.
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8° 3° 1°
Access the USB disk
1°
Connect Your USB Disk
Insert your USB storage device into the modem 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 modem 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 or NTFS.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem 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 modem router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
Windows
computer
• Go to
Computer
>
Network
, then click the Media Server Name (
Archer_D9
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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8° 3° 2°
Customize Your Settings
¾
To Only Share Specific Content
By default,
Share All
is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to
only share specific folders, follow the steps below:
1°
Visit
http://tplinkmodem.net
, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2°
Select
Basic
>
USB Settings
>
Sharing Access
.
3°
Focus on the section of
Folder Sharing
. Click the button to disable
Share All
, then
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 modem router can share eight volumes at most. You can click
on the page to detach the corresponding
volume you do not need to share.
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To Specify the Media Server
You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media Sharing as
needed.
1°
Visit
http://tplinkmodem.net
, then log in with the password you set for the modem
router.
2°
Select
Advanced
>
USB Settings
>
Sharing Access
.
3°
Enter a
Network/Media Server Name
as you like, such as
MyShare
. You can deselect
the check box of Media Server to disable the media server feature.
4°
Click
Save
.
8° 4°
Printer Sharing
The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers
connected to the modem router.
Note:
Printers unlisted on this page may be incompatible with the modem router:
.
1°
Install the Driver of the Printer
Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs
printer service.
If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2°
Connect the Printer
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