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C
HAPTER
15
USB Service
15.1
Overview
You can share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your VMG with users on your
network.
The following figure is an overview of the VMG’s file server feature. Computers
A
and
B
can access
files on a USB device (
C
) which is connected to the VMG.
Figure 102
File Sharing Overview
The VMG 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.
15.1.1
What You Can Do in this Chapter
•
Use the
File Sharing
screen to enable file-sharing server (
Section 15.1.3 on page 188
).
•
Use the
Media Server
screen to enable or disable the sharing of media files (
Section 15.3 on
page 190
).
15.1.2
().
What You Need To Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read this chapter.
A
B
C
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15.1.2.1
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 VMG is given a folder, called a
“share”. If a USB hard drive connected to the VMG 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 VMG supports File Allocation Table (FAT) and FAT32.
Common Internet File System
The VMG 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 VMG. CIFS protocol
is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer to your
systems specifications for CIFS compatibility).
15.1.3
Before You Begin
Make sure the VMG is connected to your network and turned on.
1
Connect the USB device to one of the VMG’s USB port. Make sure the VMG is connected to your
network.
2
The VMG 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 VMG, see the troubleshooting for
suggestions.
15.2
The File Sharing Screen
Use this screen to set up file sharing through the VMG. The VMG’s LAN users can access the shared
folder (or share) from the USB device inserted in the VMG. To access this screen, click
Network
Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
.
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Figure 103
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
Each field is described in the following table.
15.2.1
The Add New User Screen
Use this screen to create a user account that can access the secured shares on the USB device. To
access this screen, click the
Add New User
button in the
Network Setting > USB Service > File
Sharing
screen.
Table 76
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Information
Volume
This is the volume name the VMG gives to an inserted USB device.
Capacity
This is the total available memory size (in megabytes) on the USB device.
Used Space
This is the memory size (in megabytes) already used on the USB device.
Server Configuration
File Sharing
Services
Select
Enable
to activate file sharing through the VMG.
Account Management
Add New User
Click this button to create a user account to access the secured shares.
Active
Select this to allow the user to access the secured shares.
Status
This field shows the status of the user.
: The user account is not activated for the share.
: The user account is activated for the share.
User Name
This is the name of a user who is allowed to access the secured shares on the USB device.
Modify
Click the
Edit
icon to modify the user account.
Click the
Delete
icon to remove the user account from the VMG.
Apply
Click this to save your changes to the VMG.
Cancel
Click this to restore your previously saved settings.
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Figure 104
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing > Add new user
Each field is described in the following table.
15.3
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 VMG (without having to copy them to another computer). The
VMG can function as a DLNA-compliant media server. The VMG 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 VMG media server enables you to:
•
Publish all shares for everyone to play media files in the USB storage device connected to the
VMG.
•
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 VMG’s media server settings, click
Network Setting > USB Service
> Media
Server
. The screen appears as shown.
Table 77
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing > Add new user
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
User Name
Enter a user name. You can enter up to 16 characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.
New Password
Enter the password used to access the secured share. The password must be 5 to 15
characters long. Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.
Retype New
Password
Retype the password that you entered above.
Apply
Click this to save your changes to the VMG.
Back
Click this to return to the previous screen.

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