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SBR-AC1750: USB Media Sharing

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Article Number	000024097

Title	SBR-AC1750: USB Media Sharing

URL Name	SBR-AC1750-USB-Media-Sharing

Summary	SBR-AC1750: USB Media Sharing

Validation Status	Not Validated

Keywords

network attached storage, usb, DLNA, media server, connection, Internet

Question

How do I enable media sharing on my SBR-AC1750?

Answer

The SBR-AC1750 includes a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, which supports file sharing and DLNA Media Server for media sharing. The file sharing feature is disabled by default and media sharing feature is enabled by default.

NOTE: The USB port does NOT support Internet connection and portable USB 3.0 devices.

The DLNA Media Server feature when enabled, allows the media contents of the USB storage device to be accessible to any local area (LAN) client using a DLNA-certified player. Such as game console, smart TV, and media player.

Requirements:

A USB 2.0 and 3.0 Storage Device

NOTE: USB 3.0 device requires a power adapter

A DNLA-certified player is needed to use the media sharing feature

This document includes the following section:

Connect USB Storage Device
Enable Media Sharing
Access Content on DLNA Media Server

Connect USB Storage Device

Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the back of the SBR-AC1750.
Power on the USB storage device if applicable.

Enable Media Sharing

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page appears.

NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
On the Login page:
a. Enter password in the Password field.
b. Click the Login button. The Home page appears.
Move the mouse-cursor over the USB tab and select the Media Sharing sub-link. The USB - Media Sharing page appears.
On the USB - Media Sharing page:
a. Enable Media Sharing - Check mark the box.
b. Media Sharing Name - Leave at default or enter a desired name.
c. Click the Apply button.

Access Content on DLNA Media Server

Launch the DLNA-certified player.
Browse and locate the SURFboardNAS or the custom media sharing name.
Double-click SURFboard-NAS or the custom media sharing name to access the contents.