mick wrote:

Then using FE you can transfer any files from windows to those iPad
folders for viewing in whatever app you like.

I wonder if there is a hidden, secret, file-number limit of the freeware
File Explorer app on iOS?

It stopped working, and says this now whenever I try to transfer files:
Upgrade to Pro Version
The Pro version can access more than one computer or NAS, manage files
on network shares, and play more movie formats (AVI, MKV, XVID, etc)
[Cancel] [Upgrade]

So, the File Explorer app was ok, while it lasted, but it seems to have a
file number limitation that it didn't tell us about in the beginning.

But, we still learned something useful which is that an SMB/CIFS "client"
on iOS will be a useful thing to have. Searching the app store, I see a
"SMB Manager - CIFS Client" by LTD DevelSoftware
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smb-...141340577?mt=8

There is also RManager SMB/Cloud File Manager
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rman...981869721?mt=8

Running SMB Manager, it has a "Scan network" button which found:
DESKTOP at smb://192.168.1.100
But it consistently said "Failed to connect to server" for some reason.

Running RManager, it has a "+" button to add a "network service" of "SMB"
which says it only works for one remote location (which is fine).

It too said there was an SMB error. Hmmmm.... maybe I need to reboot
Windows? I'll reboot Windows and try again since that's odd.