Using USB Storage on Archer AX73

Using USB Storage on Archer AX73

Using USB Storage on Archer AX73
Using USB Storage on Archer AX73
2024-08-24 09:14:02
Model: Archer AX73  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version:

Please note I and very new to this area of computing. I also much older that than Stone Henge and I am doing this as a hobby, to pass the time and keep my hand in. Please make allowances for my lack of knowledge.

 

I have a TP-Link Archer AX73 router which I use with my Windows 11 PC and many other devices in my Home network. I have connected a 1TB M.2 SSD, formatted NTFS, to the router and, after setting-up the router, the AX73 web page displays the following information.

 

  1. Storage Status

Name of USB drive

Network Drive G:      (I am not sure why G is chosen!- I already gave a drive G: on mu PC)

Memory, size and amount used

  1. Access Method

Name TP-Share

Samba enabled

Address 192.158.0.1 (same as router)

Port - blank

Local FTP enabled

Address ftp//192.168.0.1:

Port 21

Internet FTP not enabled

  1. File Sharing enabled

Folder is ticked

Network Drive G:

  1. Secure Sharing

admin password given (hidden)

Visit password given (hidden)

Username not given (Is it TP-Share?)

  1. Media Sharing enabled

 

On my Windows 11 PC I have, I think, set up all necessary Sharing Settings.

 

When I open File Explorer and go to Network, I see several devices including one called TP-Share

If I open TP-Share I am presented with a page as follows

 

MiniDLNA Status

 

Media Library

Audio files = 0

Video files = 0

Image files = 0

 

Connected Clients

ID = 0

Type = generic UPnP 1.0

Address = 192 168.0.8     (this is the IP address on my Windows 11 PC that I am currently using)

HW address = MAC address of my Windows 11 PC

 

I then opened a File Explorer page showing the C: drive on my Windows 11 PC and arranged the TP-Share and Drive C: windows side by side.

 

Finally, I dragged a few files from my C: drive to the TP-Share drive. A small window popped up in the TP-Share window which appeared to show the file transfer taking place. After each file was (apparently) transferred, the name of the file popped up in the TP-Share drive window and then immediately disappeared.

 

Is this all as per normal or what have I done wrong?

 

How can I see the files I have copied (if the files were copied OK) to the router USB drive?

 

Any helpful comments or reading suggestions welcome

 

Many thanks

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Re:Using USB Storage on Archer AX73
2024-08-26 06:18:32

  @djc290761 

 

Hi, thanks for posting question on our community.

This article tells you how to access the USB storage device on Windows and macOS via Samba, FTP locally and remotely. And you may refer to it first.
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS

 

 

 

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