LAN drive - SAMBA Server & Cli 8.0

Webrox – Freeware – Android
out of 2150 votes

Effortless File Sharing with LAN Drive's SAMBA Server & CLI

Peter Salakani

01/31/2025

LAN Drive offers a seamless solution for file sharing across devices using the SAMBA protocol, providing intuitive management features through its command line interface.

Works without ROOT: Read the tutorial inside the app (works on Windows / MAC / Linux)

Transform your phone into a network drive (also known as "z drive"). Access your phone/device files with common software: MAC OS Finder, Windows File Explorer, Android ES Explorer, VLC, Kodi, etc. LAN drive is a powerful and easy SMB server - also known as SAMBA server - designed for file sharing. LAN drive is also a powerful client to connect to SMB servers and view/copy/paste files easily. You could forget your USB key or your USB cable, but you will never forget LAN Drive.

TRIAL version:

Limited bandwidth up to 0.5 MB/s. Purchase the app to transfer up to 50 MB/s (100 times faster) - depending on your maximum WiFi speed.

Features:

Copy/paste/rename files and folders on your device with MAC OS Finder, Windows File Explorer, Android ES Explorer, etc.
Access the 'external' storage (Photos and Videos included) on your device as a network shared folder.
Access the Root folder and all directories including SD Cards or external HDDs as network shared folders.
View your multimedia files with an embedded media player (or external app).
Your device name appears automatically in MAC OS Finder, Windows File Explorer, Android ES Explorer, VLC, Kodi, etc.
Manage your device name (NetBios) and Workgroup name.
3 authentication types: Anonymous with popup confirmation, Anonymous and Users with custom rights.
Manage users and create your shared folders with credentials.
View connected users and disconnect them.
Unlimited connections (several users can access your sharings at the same time).
5 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
Launched as a service in the background: Access your SMB server while using other apps.
Protocols SMB1 (CIFS) and SMB2 protocol (enable/disable via settings).

Overview

LAN drive - SAMBA Server & Cli is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Webrox.

The latest version of LAN drive - SAMBA Server & Cli is 8.0, released on 04/25/2024. It was initially added to our database on 04/25/2024.

LAN drive - SAMBA Server & Cli runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of LAN drive - SAMBA Server & Cli gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

Easy setup process for file sharing on local networks.
Compatible with multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Provides a simple and straightforward CLI for advanced users.
Supports file permissions and access controls, enhancing security.
Allows for mounting drives, which makes them accessible like local disks on client machines.

Cons

May require some technical knowledge for initial configuration and troubleshooting.
Performance can be impacted by network stability and speed.
Limited to LAN environments; not designed for a WAN or Internet use without additional configurations.
The documentation may not be comprehensive enough for less experienced users.

Peter Salakani

I'm Peter, a software reviews author at UpdateStar and content specialist with a keen focus on usability and performance. With a background in both software development and content creation, I bring a unique perspective to evaluating and discussing general software topics. When I'm not reviewing software, I enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends, experimenting with new applications, and finding innovative solutions to everyday tech challenges.

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