File and Printer Sharing, How it Works | Ericsson W3X specs

Configuration and Management

3.8File and Printer Sharing

The Ericsson W3x supports local network storage and printer sharing through the USB port. If an external USB hub is connected, the Ericsson W3x supports connection of up to two storage devices and one printer at the same time.

The Sharing page displays information about connected USB device(s):

Figure 41 - Sharing page

3.8.1How it Works

The Ericsson W3x uses Samba (www.samba.org) as the base to implement file and printer sharing through SMB/CIFS. SMB and CIFS are the protocols used by Microsoft for sharing and the service is called “smb” on the Ericsson W3x.

•Linux Kernel auto detection of USB devices is used as part of the automatic configuration of the storage and printer sharing. When a new USB device (storage or printer) is detected, the Ericsson W3x automatically creates configuration files for Samba containing the new device. It then makes the smb service use the new configuration, thereby sharing the USB device via the SMB/CIFS protocol. This

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Ericsson W3x Series Disclaimer CopyrightTrademark List Contents LAN Troubleshooting Battery W35 onlyPC Configuration Telephony and Fax W35 only Glossary Introduction Structure of this Guide Related Documents Product Variants Ericsson W30 Data Router W30 Data Router Overview of Interfaces on the Ericsson W30 Wireless Broadband Services at Reliable High Speed Feature SummaryW35 Data and Voice Router Fax Service Local Wireless Access with High-level SecurityVoice Services Battery back-up Housing Back Side Interfaces 10-28VDC ResetLabel Description Ethernet Label Description Phone Interface Type Description Left Side InterfacesButton Right Side Interface Signal Quality IndicatorFront Panel 4.2 W30 LED Indicators Symbol Color Description 4.3 W35 LED Indicators Built-in Ethernet Indicators Standby Button Configuration and Management Access and Login to the Web User Interface Enter Password Enter PIN Code Inactivity Timeout Enter password Enter password page after inactivity timeout Overview Overview Alarms Alarm cause Description Network Information Wireless LAN Configuration Wizard Enable the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Authentication Network Name WEP-64, WEP-128 Low security Open No securityWPA, WPA2 High security WPA/WPA2 Mixed High security Open Wireless LAN WEP 64 BIT WEP Encryption Key Wireless LAN WPA 3.3 WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Wireless LAN WPA2 Wireless LAN Configuration Wizard Confirmation Internet Internet Link Status Service providerMobile Network Connection Details Mode DNS AuthenticationTraffic Statistics Text Auto APN PPP passwordAuthentication PPP user name Unblock SIM Unlock Operator Lock Change PIN Cellular Band SelectionText Description Region 3G Settings 2G Settings LAN LAN IP Address Dhcp Server From Text Description Enable Dhcp serverIP address range IP address range to LAN Port Status Leases Wireless LAN Enable Wlan Radio Channel Transmit Power dBmRegion Data Rate Network Name Scan for Wireless NetworksText Description MAC Address Channel Wlan Security Enable Ssid broadcastNetwork Name Ssid Text Description Network name Ssid WEP and WEP Encryption Key Low security 8.3 WPA/WPA2 and Passphrase High security Connected Devices Whitelist Find a Wireless Client MAC Address Add Clients to the Whitelist NAT NAT Application Level Gateways UPnP IGDApplication Protocol Port Number Server IP Port ForwardingText Description NAT Port Server Port Application Server Port Port Forwarding Example Edit Port Forwarding Rule Delete Port Forwarding Rule File and Printer Sharing How it Works File Sharing Host Name and WorkgroupSafe Removal of a USB Device Text Description Storage device Printer SharingShare name Shared printer description System System Configuration Backup and Restore Basic System Information Restore from Backup File System Restart Software Update Restart Progress Message Factory Reset Software update complete Configuration and Management Event Log Event Log Change Password Persistent Logging Logout SIM Authentication Telephony and Fax W35 only PIN required Information TonesName PUK required Installation of the Battery Battery Function Obtain IP Settings Automatically IP SettingsWindows XP Windows Prepare the Wireless Clients Wireless LAN SettingsConfigure Static IP Address Install the Wireless LAN Interface USB Sharing Settings Configure Access to the W3x Wlan Check Workgroup Settings Access a Shared Storage Device Set Up a Connection to a Shared Storage Device Access a Shared Printer Printer Supporting the Samba Protocol Printer Supporting the RAW Protocol Select Do not share this printer option and click Next Finish in the Add Printer Wizard Reset to Factory Default Settings Restart LAN Connections User Internet AccessIndication/Symptom What to do IP address is defined Wireless LAN Connection Change TCP Settings Configuration Access to Shared Files or Printer Ansi Telephony and Fax Service W35 only Pstn Cdma Code Division Multiple Access AP Access PointAPN Access Point Name Chap Challenge-Hanshake Authentication Protocol Hspa High Speed Packet Access Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolGprs General Packet Radio Service Dhcp server Imei International Mobile Equipment Identity MAC address Media Access Control addressElectronics Engineers IP Internet Protocol PC Personal Computer Pstn Public Switched Telephone NetworkPassphrase PIN Personal Identification Number Umts Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service Ssid Service Set IdentifierSwitching Subnet Wlan Wireless Local Area Network WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyWireless WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access