Network share using SAMBA

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Network Share using Samba

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Prerequisites

3 Instructions

Introduction

This article provides information and step by step guide to configure samba share on Teltonika routers.

The information on this page is updated in accordance with RUTX_R_00.07.01.4 firmware version.

Samba share is a software package used to provide secure, stable, and fast file and print service for clients using SMB/CIFS protocol. It is compatible to use with windows and Linux systems. SMB is a network file sharing protocol and CIFS is a network file system protocol. CIFS is a successor of SMB, and both runs on tcp or udp using port 137 and 138 for udp, 039 and 445 for tcp.

Prerequisites

You will need:

  • RUTX router running FW version RUTX_R_00.07.01.4 or newer.
  • A computer running Windows OS.
  • A USB flash drive.

Instructions

  1. Connect a USB Drive to your RUTX router and connect your computer to routers Lan using cable or wifi.
  2. Login to the router's WebUI, go the Services → USB Tools → General page and verify if your USB is mounted.