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USB flash drive Archer router--can't add Music Library

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I’m in the same boat as the poster in a previous thread here (unfortunately never received an answer).

I’ve checked all the USB settings on the router side and everything looks normal, showing that USB is being shared.

I’ve tried two different USB devices and the result is the same.

How can I determine the correct path to enter into the Sonos app to get this set up as my Music Library?

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pwtAnswer

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In the Sonos controller app, try adding the network share as \\TP-SHARE\sdb1

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castalla

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On router:

Advanced - USB settings - Sharing Access - Use default account - Save

Sharing Settings - accept Network Server name (or change) - Enable network neighbourhood

The link should show smb://TP-Share - Save

Probably worth rebooting router

You should be able to now access in the Sonos setup

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CoyotefredAuthor

Contributor I

OK, below is a screenshot of my router’s USB settings. I don’t see any ‘enable network neighborhood’ option unless I misunderstood what you were saying.

Not sure what you mean when you say ‘the link should show...’ Where exactly would I be seeing this?

I rebooted router and went into Sonos setup but I’m seeing the same thing I described before: ‘TP-Share’ and all its folders/contents are visible, but selecting any of them won’t change the ‘OK’ button from being greyed out so I can move to the next step…

Thanks for your continued patience/help troubleshooting this!

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castalla

Local Superstar

You are in Basic (top of image). What do you see under Advanced? (also select Sharing Access on left menu)

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castalla

Local Superstar

my settings

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CoyotefredAuthor

Contributor I

Yep, that’s what I’m seeing also.

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CoyotefredAuthor

Contributor I

Hmmm...just noticed our links are different:

Mine: \\TP-Share

Yours: smb://TP-Share

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castalla

Local Superstar

Hmm? No idea! Need to think about that … or maybe somebody else can step in here.

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castalla

Local Superstar

How about trying to access the usb in the Sonos setup by smb://192.168.1.1/sdb1

(Which router is it?)

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CoyotefredAuthor

Contributor I

The router is Archer C1200 (manual).

I tried that path (smb://192.168.1.1/sdb1) in the setup, but the ‘Next’ button remains greyed out...no way to continue...

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castalla

Local Superstar

This is a possible solution (clutching at straws) - involves enabling smb in win10 (which is disabled by default)

https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037477/

Hopefully this will enable the Sonos setup to see the smb shares to select the usb drive

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