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C
HAPTER
12
USB Service
12.1
Overview
You can share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your Device with users on
your network.
The following figure is an overview of the Device’s file server feature. Computers
A
and
B
can
access files on a USB device (
C
) which is connected to the Device.
Figure 104
File Sharing Overview
The Device will not be able to join the workgroup if your local area network has restrictions
set up that do not allow devices to join a workgroup. In this case, contact your network
administrator.
12.1.1
What You Can Do in this Chapter
•
Use the
File Sharing
screen to enable file-sharing server (
Section 12.2 on page 183
).
•
Use the
Media Server
screen to enable or disable the sharing of media files (
Section 12.3 on
page 184
).
•
Use the
Printer Server
screen to enable the print server (
Section 12.4.2 on page 185
).
12.1.2
What You Need To Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read this chapter.
A
B
C
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12.1.2.1
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 Device is given a folder, called
a “share”. If a USB hard drive connected to the 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 Device supports File Allocation Table (FAT) and FAT32.
Common Internet File System
The 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 Device. CIFS
protocol is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer to
your systems specifications for CIFS compatibility).
12.1.2.2
About Printer Server
Print Server
This is a computer or other device which manages one or more printers, and which sends print jobs
to each printer from the computer itself or other devices.
Operating System
An operating system (OS) is the interface which helps you manage a computer. Common examples
are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) is a set of communications protocols that
most of the Internet runs on.
Port
A port maps a network service such as http to a process running on your computer, such as a
process run by your web browser. When traffic from the Internet is received on your computer, the
port number is used to identify which process running on your computer it is intended for.
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Supported OSs
Your operating system must support TCP/IP ports for printing and be compatible with the RAW (port
9100) protocol.
The following OSs support Device’s printer sharing feature.
•
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows
2000, Windows XP or Macintosh OS X.
12.1.3
Before You Begin
Make sure the Device is connected to your network and turned on.
1
Connect the USB device to one of the Device’s USB port. Make sure the Device is connected to your
network.
2
The 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 Device, see the troubleshooting for
suggestions.
12.2
The File Sharing Screen
Use this screen to set up file sharing through the Device. The Device’s LAN users can access the
shared folder (or share) from the USB device inserted in the Device. To access this screen, click
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
.
Figure 105
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 73
Network Setting > Home Networking > File Sharing
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
File Sharing
Services
Select
Enable
to activate file sharing through the Device.
Host Name
Enter the host name on the share.
Apply
Click this to save your changes to the Device.
Cancel
Click this to restore your previously saved settings.
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12.3
The Media Server Screen
The media server feature lets anyone on your network play video, music, and photos from the USB
storage device connected to your Device (without having to copy them to another computer). The
Device can function as a DLNA-compliant media server. The Device streams files to DLNA-compliant
media clients (like Windows Media Player). The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a group of
personal computer and electronics companies that works to make products compatible in a home
network.
The Device media server enables you to:
•
Publish all shares for everyone to play media files in the USB storage device connected to the
Device.
•
Use hardware-based media clients like the DMA-2500 to play the files.
Note: Anyone on your network can play the media files in the published shares. No user
name and password or other form of security is used. The media server is enabled
by default with the video, photo, and music shares published.
To change your Device’s media server settings, click
Network Setting > USB Service
> Media
Server
. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 106
Network Setting > USB Service > Media Server
The following table describes the labels in this menu.
12.4
Printer Server
The Device allows you to share a USB printer on your LAN. You can do this by connecting a USB
printer to one of the USB ports on the Device and then configuring a TCP/IP port on the computers
connected to your network.
Table 74
Network Setting > USB Service > Media Server
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Media Server
Select
Enable
to have the Device function as a DLNA-compliant media server.
Enable the media server to let (DLNA-compliant) media clients on your network play media
files located in the shares.
Interface
Select an interface on which you want to enable the media server function.
Media Library
Path
Enter the path clients use to access the media files on a USB storage device connected to
the Device.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to restore your previously saved settings.
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12.4.1
Before You Begin
To configure the print server you need the following:
•
Your Device must be connected to your computer and any other devices on your network. The
USB printer must be connected to your Device.
•
A USB printer with the driver already installed on your computer.
•
The computers on your network must have the printer software already installed before they can
create a TCP/IP port for printing via the network. Follow your printer manufacturers instructions
on how to install the printer software on your computer.
Note: Your printer’s installation instructions may ask that you connect the printer to your
computer. Connect your printer to the Device instead.
12.4.2
The Printer Server Screen
Use this screen to enable or disable sharing of a USB printer via your Device.
To access this screen, click
Network Setting > USB Service > Printer Server
.
Figure 107
Network Setting > USB Service > Printer Server
The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 75
Network Setting > USB Service > Print Server
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Printer Server
Select
Enable
to have the Device share a USB printer.
User Defined
Printer Name
Type the name for the printer.
Maker and
model
Type up to 80 characters for the manufacturer and model number of the printer.
System Printer
Name
This field shows the printer’s system name the Device has detected from one of the USB
ports.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to restore your previously saved settings.

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