Ericsson W3X - Manual (Page 58)

Configuration and Management
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3.8 File 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
3.8.1 How 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