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Rbshevlin
Aspirant
May 14, 2019

Orbi support of SMB2

I just updated the firmware to 2.3.1.60 but I am still unable to acces shared folder from windows PC on an android device. When I attempt to it says that SMB 2.0 in needed and needs to be unlocked. I...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 14, 2019

SMB is only a pass thru on the Orbi. SMB needs to be supported on the client side.

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    Rbshevlin
    Aspirant
    May 14, 2019
    Ok just so I’m clear, I have a folder on my Windows PC that has been setup as shared. I want to be able to see that folder (and file) from my android box which is on the same LAN. I know windows supports SMB2. Are you saying that it is the android box that does not support SMB2? How do I verify and rectify? Thank for you help!
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 14, 2019

      You would need to contact the Mfr of this device and ask them about SMB support. 

       

      I presume that if you share out a folder on one PC and try to connect to it with another PC or laptop, it will see and be able to connect to it.