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Your router may have a USB 3.0 port that can be used as a network share.
This allows other devices on your network to access files located on a Network Storage Device.
The image below shows a router with a USB port on the back side.
Linksys WRT3200ACM Router
This is a screenshot of the routers interface (192.168.1.1 in a browser) showing the storage device as a media sever.
A 256 GB flash drive is plugged into the USB 3.0 port.
Router Interface Showing a Storage Drive Plugged into the USB Port on the Router
Router Interface Showing the Storage Device Enabled as a Media Server
I was able to set up access to the share on my main Windows 10 rig, my Windows 10 laptops, but NOT on my other Windows 10 box. While setting up the share on that box, Windows say's that it can't find that folder on my network.
After researching and trouble shooting I finally found the solution to my problem. Hopefully, this can help other people with similar issues.
You'll need to make sure that you have the correct "Windows Services" running and "SMB" (System Message Block) Windows Features installed.
After that, you'll need to set up the shares, in which this tutorial will guide you how.
Step By Step Guide
First, make sure you have the correct windows services running.
Launch "Windows Services"
- Click on the windows start button.
- Windows 10 Start Button
- Scroll down until you find "Windows Administrative Tools".
- Click on the small arrow to expose the different tools available.
- Click on the "Services" tool to open the ""Services" dialog window.
Windows Administrative Tools
In the "Services" window scroll down until you locate the "DNS Client"