What is SharePort plus?

The D-Link SharePort™ Plus technology will allow you to connect a multi-function printer (MFP), scanner, or USB storage device to your SharePort™ Plus enabled device and share the device with multiple computers*.

What is SharePort utility?

D-Link SharePort is a software utility used to make connecting and sharing devices on a D-Link network quick and simple. Devices such as flash drives, external hard drives and printers are all compatible with D-Link SharePort and it will work with almost all D-Link routers.

What is the use of USB port in Dlink router?

In effect, it turns any supported USB device into a networked device. It knocks down the walls and gives you access to USB devices that aren’t sitting on your desk … or desktop PC.

How do I add a USB printer to my Dlink router?

Step 1: Connect your USB drive to the USB port on your router. Step 2: From the Finder, click Go > Connect to Server. Step 3: Enter SMB://192.168.0.1 and click Connect. Step 4: If prompted for a username and password, enter the router”s login information.

Can I connect my USB external hard drive to my wireless router?

Most modern routers have a USB port into which you can plug in a USB-compliant device to share with other devices on your network, like a printer or, in this case, an external hard drive. Once you’ve located the USB port on your router, go ahead and plug in your USB external hard drive.

How do I connect a USB to a wifi router?

Insert a USB drive into the USB port on the front or back of the modem router. If your USB drive has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB drive to the modem router. When you connect the USB drive to the modem router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.

How do I setup a Dlink print server?

Welcome to the Printer Setup Wizard

1. Step 1: Select a printer.
2. Step 2: Launch a setup executable on your computer.
3. Step 3: Insert the printer driver CD if requested.
4. Step 4: Print a test page.

How do I use Dlink Samba?

Under Network Access Settings:

1. Select type ‘SMB’.
2. Select category ‘User’.
3. Check all accounts. This enables guest access with no password.
4. Browse and select the folder that will be shared.
5. Set Permission to ‘Read only’ or ‘Read/Write’.
6. Set Oplocks to ‘No’.
7. Set map Archive to ‘No’.
8. Save Settings.

How do I connect an external hard drive to my wireless network?

How to Make My External Hard Drive Wireless

1. Turn off your wireless router and unplug the external hard drive you want to make wireless.
2. Plug an Ethernet cable to the “Network-attached storage” device, and the other end of the cable to an available Ethernet port on your wireless router.

Can USB be used for Internet?

In terms of USB (Universal Serial Bus), you can access the Internet via a modem that connects to your computer in the form of a USB cable or wireless Internet stick. USB connections can also support high-speed data transfer rates, ranging anywhere from 1.5 to 480Mbps.

Can I connect a USB drive to my router?

Does shareport plus work with D-Link?

USB virtualization software compatible with D-Link routers. Easily connect connections between a PC laptop or desktop and a USB device on a network is made possible with SharePort Plus. It’s easy-to-use and ready to go right out of the box.

What is shareport Plus and how do I use it?

SharePort Plus is a software method to virtualize a USB device attached to a D-Link router’s USB port, which can then be shared among connected users. This allows one to share printers, USB storage devices and multi-function devices such as print/scanners.

Does D-Link guarantee the compatibility of all USB storage devices?

IMPORTANT: D-Link does not guarantee the compatibility of all USB storage devices or printers. Please select the type of device you are trying to use: 1. Printer 2. USB Storage Note: All device drivers MUST be already installed on each computer.

How do I Disconnect a USB device using shareport utility?

When finished using the USB device, click the Disconnect button in SharePort Utility The operational settings such as Start designated application when connected or Automatically connect this device when it is available (Sharing disabled) can be configured for each USB device