Samba Server Settings

This reference contains the help text provided by OpenATV. The open dialog and selected options determine which entries are visible.

Where do I find it?

Main Menu → Setup → Network → Samba Server Settings

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Enable automatic shares

When enabled, allow each storage device detected to be automatically exported as a Samba share.

Reference & notes

config.samba.enableAutoShare

Setup level: Simple.

Access mode

Select the mode of access, Read/Write or Read-Only, applied to all automatically exported Samba shares.

Reference & notes

config.samba.autoShareAccess

Setup level: Simple.

Visibility depends on other options or the dialog.

Allow guest access

When enabled, allow Samba network access without a password.

Reference & notes

self.guest

Setup level: Simple.

Workgroup name

Enter the workgroup name to be used by this server for Samba based connections. (Default is 'WORKGROUP'.)

Reference & notes

self.workgroup

Setup level: Simple.

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Source: OpenATV setup.xml · fdc9347241.

Guide: Receiver as a Samba server.