TP-Link AC3200 Archer C3200 V1 User Guide - Page 30
Remote Access via FTP Server, 7. 2. 1. Access the USB disk
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4. Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set. • If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all folders. • If Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders. To Customize the Address of the USB Disk You can customize the server name and use the name to access your USB disk. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Sharing Settings section 3. Make sure Network Neighborhood is ticked, and enter a Network/Media Server Name as you like, such as My-Share, then click Save. 4. Now you can access the USB disk with \\My-Share (smb://My-Share for Mac). 7. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system. • Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation. • Remove the files on your camera's memory card from time to time during the journey. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. 7. 2. 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 four 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 and HFS+. Chapter 7 . USB Application 27