TP-Link TL-MR3040: Local Storage Sharing Feature
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TP-Link TL-MR3040: Local Storage Sharing Feature
Region : Argentina
Model : TL-MR3220
Hardware Version : V2
Firmware Version :
ISP :
TP-Link TL-MR3040 has been a revolutionary attempt in many ways, but falls short of expectations.
One of the major lacuna that I faced was: Lack of a USB Media Server Platform (In your terms: "Local Storage Sharing Feature").
http://www.tp-link.us/article/?faqid=420
The device does have a dedicated USB 2.0 Port, which remains vacant, if you are using it as a Repeater/on Ethernet. This port should have the capability of supporting USB Storage Drives (Pendrives/Thumb drives/ External storage drives etc), and files should be accessible to all connected devices. The GUI console must have had an option for this feature.
I think, that's where, this device is beaten by D-Link DIR-505 All-in-one Mobile Companion
http://www.dlink.co.in/products/?pid=584
They call it the "SharePort" feature.
It is indeed a very necessary feature, and should be technically feasible on existing hardware,
I think this feature should be incorporated in future firmware upgrade.
Probably, some unofficial enthusiasts are working to develop firmwares, with a support for this feature.
http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-mr3040
http://www.disk91.com/2012/technology/systems/installation-of-a-piratebox-on-t-link-mr3040/
Similar Threads:
http://forum.tp-link.com/showthread.php?2196-Howto-access-USB-Storage-from-Android-smartphone
Even, the latest official v2 firmware lack this feature: TL-MR3040_V2_131121
http://www.tp-link.in/support/download/?model=TL-MR3040&version=V2#tbl_j
Model : TL-MR3220
Hardware Version : V2
Firmware Version :
ISP :
TP-Link TL-MR3040 has been a revolutionary attempt in many ways, but falls short of expectations.
One of the major lacuna that I faced was: Lack of a USB Media Server Platform (In your terms: "Local Storage Sharing Feature").
http://www.tp-link.us/article/?faqid=420
The device does have a dedicated USB 2.0 Port, which remains vacant, if you are using it as a Repeater/on Ethernet. This port should have the capability of supporting USB Storage Drives (Pendrives/Thumb drives/ External storage drives etc), and files should be accessible to all connected devices. The GUI console must have had an option for this feature.
I think, that's where, this device is beaten by D-Link DIR-505 All-in-one Mobile Companion
http://www.dlink.co.in/products/?pid=584
They call it the "SharePort" feature.
It is indeed a very necessary feature, and should be technically feasible on existing hardware,
I think this feature should be incorporated in future firmware upgrade.
Probably, some unofficial enthusiasts are working to develop firmwares, with a support for this feature.
http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-mr3040
http://www.disk91.com/2012/technology/systems/installation-of-a-piratebox-on-t-link-mr3040/
Similar Threads:
http://forum.tp-link.com/showthread.php?2196-Howto-access-USB-Storage-from-Android-smartphone
Even, the latest official v2 firmware lack this feature: TL-MR3040_V2_131121
http://www.tp-link.in/support/download/?model=TL-MR3040&version=V2#tbl_j
