Sharing SMB files securely
Sharing SMB files securely
Can you check if you can reach the shares from another device on the same network? If yes, open Task Manager, navigate to Performance, and select your connection from the left panel. On the right, find your IPV4 address and enter it into your iPad. Use your Windows login details for the username and password. This configuration is functioning correctly. Let me know if you need further assistance.
I just found a way to get the complete domain name of the device and was able to access it from the iPad. Thanks for the assistance!
It's better to use a fixed IP address for your server (the Windows machine) so it remains consistent even when you power it off and on again.
It's decent but not outstanding. On my network it delivers around a megabyte per second, which isn't ideal. Results can differ. It works well for documents but struggles with videos. There are many stutters, though—your experience might vary.
I don't have a dedicated server like Freenas. I've shared some folders from my Windows laptop with an SSD. A Freenas server might offer better speed, but I don't have another machine for that. Is this still a problem since I'm working from a laptop? If yes, could you suggest ways to improve this? Also, since I'm using my ISP's router, is there another reason? With a 100Mbps connection, the router should handle at least that speed.