TP-Link TL-MR3040: Local Storage Sharing Feature

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TP-Link TL-MR3040: Local Storage Sharing Feature
TP-Link TL-MR3040: Local Storage Sharing Feature
2015-01-07 00:19:12
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

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Re:TP-Link TL-MR3040: Local Storage Sharing Feature
2015-01-07 14:20:58
USB port on MR3040 is for USB modem.
It is unfair to compare it with the dlink one which cannot work with 3G/4G modem as I read the specification. WR710N may be proper for you.
Check details here. http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?categoryid=&model=TL-WR710N
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