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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.
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 NBG6716 supports New Technology File System (NTFS), File Allocation Table (FAT)
and FAT32 file systems.
Windows/CIFS
Common Internet File System (CIFS) is a standard protocol supported by most operating systems
in order to share files across the network.
CIFS runs over TCP/IP but uses the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol found in Microsoft
Windows for file and printer access; therefore, CIFS will allow all applications, not just Web
browsers, to open and share files across the Internet.
The NBG6716 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 NBG6716. CIFS
protocol is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer to
your systems specifications for CIFS compatibility).
Samba
SMB is a client-server protocol used by Microsoft Windows systems for sharing files, printers, and
so on.
Samba is a free SMB server that runs on most Unix and Unix-like systems. It provides an
implementation of an SMB client and server for use with non-Microsoft operating systems.
File Transfer Protocol
This is a method of transferring data from one computer to another over a network such as the
Internet.
22.4
Before You Begin
Make sure the NBG6716 is connected to your network and turned on.
1
Connect the USB device to one of the NBG6716’s USB ports.
2
The NBG6716 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.
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Note: If your USB device cannot be detected by the NBG6716, see the troubleshooting
for suggestions.
22.5
DLNA Screen
Use this screen to have the NBG6716 act as a DLNA-compliant media server that lets DLNA-
compliant media clients on your network play video, music, and photos from the NBG6716 (without
having to copy them to another computer). Click
Management > USB Media Sharing > DLNA
.
Figure 115
Management > USB Media Sharing > DLNA
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
22.6
SAMBA Screen
Use this screen to set up file-sharing via the NBG6716 using Windows Explorer or the workgroup
name. You can also configure the workgroup name and create file-sharing user accounts. Click
Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA
.
Table 65
Management > USB Media Sharing > DLNA
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable DLNA
Select this to have the NBG6716 function as a DLNA-compliant media server.
USB1/2
Select the media type that you want to share on the USB device connected to the
NBG6716’s USB port.
Rescan
Click this button to have the NBG6716 scan the media files on the connected USB device
and do indexing of the file list again so that DLNA clients can find the new files if any.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes back to the NBG6716.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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Figure 116
Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 66
Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable SAMBA
Select this to enable file sharing through the NBG6716 using Windows Explorer or by
browsing to your work group.
Name
Specify the name to identify the NBG6716 in a work group.
Work Group
You can add the NBG6716 to an existing or a new workgroup on your network. Enter the
name of the workgroup which your NBG6716 automatically joins. You can set the
NBG6716’s workgroup name to be exactly the same as the workgroup name to which
your computer belongs.
Note: The NBG6716 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.
Description
Enter the description of the NBG6716 in a work group.
USB1/2
Specify the user’s access rights to the USB storage device which is connected to the
NBG6716’s USB port.
Read & Write
- The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create
and edit the files on the connected USB device.
Read
- The user has read rights only and can not create or edit the files on the
connected USB device.
User Accounts
Before you can share files you need a user account. Configure the following fields to set
up a file-sharing account.
#
This is the index number of the user account.
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22.7
FTP Screen
Use this screen to set up file sharing via the NBG6716 using FTP and create user accounts. Click
Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP
.
Figure 117
Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Enable
This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to
enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account.
User Name
Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20
characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.
Password
Enter the password used to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters.
Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.
USB1/2
Select the USB port(s) of the NBG6716. The configured user can access the files on the
USB device(s) connected to the selected USB port(s) only.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes back to the NBG6716.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 66
Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Table 67
Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable FTP
Select this to enable the FTP server on the NBG6716 for file sharing using FTP.
Port
You may change the server port number for FTP if needed, however you must use the
same port number in order to use that service for file sharing.
User Accounts
Before you can share files you need a user account. Configure the following fields to set
up a file-sharing account.
#
This is the index number of the user account.
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22.8
Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a
Computer
You can use Windows Explorer or FTP to access the USB storage devices connected to the
NBG6716.
This example shows you how to use Microsoft’s Windows XP to browse your shared files. Refer to
your operating system’s documentation for how to browse your file structure.
22.8.1
Use Windows Explorer to Share Files
You should have enabled file sharing and created a user account (Bob/1234 for example) with read
and write access to USB 1 in the
USB Media Sharing > SAMBA
screen.
Open Windows Explorer to access the connected USB device using either Windows Explorer browser
or by browsing to your workgroup.
Enable
This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to
enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account.
User Name
Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20
characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.
Password
Enter the password used to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters.
Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.
USB1/2
Specify the user’s access rights to the USB storage device which is connected to the
NBG6716’s USB port.
Read & Write
- The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create
and edit the files on the connected USB device.
Read
- The user has read rights only and can not create or edit the files on the
connected USB device.
None
- The user cannot access the files on the USB device(s) connected to the USB
port.
Upstream
Bandwidth
Enter the maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for incoming FTP traffic.
Downstream
Bandwidth
Enter the maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for outgoing FTP traffic.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes back to the NBG6716.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 67
Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION

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