How-to Get VRS-Like Coverage Map on RPi

Yes, it is possible by following steps:

  1. In windows Computer, Control Panel >> Network and Internet >> Network and Sharing Center >> Advance Sharing Setting.
    On this window, enable
    “Turn on network discovery”
    “Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices”
    “Turn on file and printer sharing”

  2. Right click on the folder containing files & folders to be shared >> Properties >> Sharing >> Click Advance sharing >> Enable sharing

  3. Install cif-utils
    sudo apt-get install cifs-utils

  4. Mount file in Pi

mkdir windows
sudo mount.cifs //WindowsPC/Share  /home/pi/windows -o user=[YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME]

Now your Pi’s directory /home/pi/windows will have the shared folder of Windows PC

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