TP-Link Archer C5, Archer C8, Archer C9 Application Guide

File Sharing Application Guide

Rev: 2.0.0

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Contents

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

How to Configure the Router ..................................................................................................................... 2

Share all files ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Share the selected files ...................................................................................................................................... 4

How to Access ............................................................................................................................................. 7

LAN Access ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

WAN Access .................................................................................................................................................... 12

How to create a user account .................................................................................................................. 16

Overview

File sharing feature allows you to share a USB storage device that’s connected to the router, with users in the
local or public network.

Typical Topology

 Note:

Here in this guide, we take the configuration procedures of Archer C8 for example.

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How to Configure the Router

1. Make sure an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash drive is plugged into the USB port of the Router. And
then log in to the router’s web management page.

2. Go to Basic→USB Settings→File Sharing, the screen will appear similar to figure below. Follow the steps
in the figure.

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Share all files

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Share the selected files

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