ZyXEL SBG3300-N Series User Guide - Page 176
The File Sharing Screen
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Chapter 13 USB Service 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. It allows file and print sharing between computers running Windows and computers running Unix. 13.2 The File Sharing Screen You can share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your Device with users on your network. The Device supports Samba. This allows network users to access shared files in USB storage. To use file sharing you must enable it in the file sharing screen and also edit individual user accounts in the Maintenance > User Account screen. See Chapter 28 on page 255 for more information. 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 96 File Sharing Overview B C A 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. 13.2.1 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. 176 SBG3300-N Series User's Guide
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