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Prisoner72
Contributor I
Nov 22, 2022 11:37 PM UTC

How to determine what is the Network Share Path?

Hello,

 

I have my music on USB drive connected to my Asus RT-AX58U-DC60 router. I’m a newbie when it comes to directing Sonos to find the network share path. How do I point Sonos to my Asus router?  

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    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    Nov 23, 2022 4:36 AM UTC

    Read the instructions starting on page 42 to access the Media Server settings on your router.
    https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX58U/E16133_RT-AX58U_UM_1119.pdf

    Find the Media Server Name and Device Name. You might need to rename it to remove any spaces or dashes.

    If the Media Server Path setting is set to “All Disks Shared”, the share path will probably simply be “\\<MediaServerName>“ or “\\<MediaServerName>\<MusicFolderName>“.

    You can also use the router’s IP address: “\\<IP Address>“

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    Prisoner72Author
    Contributor I
    Nov 23, 2022 8:05 PM UTC

    I’m using the Media Server method. Media Server Name is what I don’t understand. Is is the name of the SSID I’m using? Or is it simply the name of my router which is MYASUS? Also, what should I be using? Media server or Samba? 

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    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    Nov 23, 2022 8:22 PM UTC

    Media Server should work. What does it say next to Media Server Name?

     

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    Prisoner72Author
    Contributor I
    Nov 24, 2022 2:33 AM UTC

    I used Media Server and did get a connection using the IP address. I’ll go in and check the name. I need to understand this. Thanks! 

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    Prisoner72Author
    Contributor I
    Nov 24, 2022 10:15 AM UTC

    The name is the actual model number of the router. It is greyed out. 

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