Freecom Technologies Accessing the Network Drive XS, Accessing data via SMB, Windows, Linux

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Freecom Network Drive XS

Chapter 4: Accessing the Network Drive XS

4.1 Accessing data via SMB

Server Message Block (SMB) operates as a network protocol mainly used to provide shared access to files between nodes on a network.

Windows

Open Windows Explorer and enter either \\NDXS* or

\\IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS).

If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings. Enter your username and password for accessing the Network Drive XS. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the Network Drive XS.

Linux

Open the file browser (Konqueror, for instance) and enter smb:// NDXS * or

smb:// IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS).

Enter your username and password for accessing the Network Drive XS. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the Network

Drive XS.

Mac OS

Mac OS X Vers.10.4 and higher

Select 'Go To' -> 'Connect to Server...'from the menu bar. The Network Drive XS address is:

smb:// NDXS * or

smb:// IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS).

16 * Factory defaults. If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings.

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Contents Network Drive XS Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Contents of the box Dear userUsers Guide General Information ChapterSystem requirements MacPrecautionary measures Opening the Freecom Network Drive XS will void the warrantyFreecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview Hardware Installation Computer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows XPComputer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows Vista Computer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Mac OS TCP/IP tab, select Using Dhcp in the Configure IPv4 settings Installation of the application software Installation of the application software Accessing the Network Drive XS Accessing data via SMBWindows LinuxAccessing the Network Drive XS Accessing data via FTP Local accessFTP access via the Internet Port forwardingDynamic DNS Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XS Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/MacAccessing your Network Drive XS web interface Adding and removing shared foldersUsing the Freecom Network Drive XS web interface Repeat search for available Freecom Network Drive XSConfiguration of the Network Drive XS Status System Information Setting up host and group name Basic Settings Status of the Freecom Network Drive XSSetting up the administrator password Manual Configuration Configuring the time settingsAutomatic Configuration Status Network Information Dhcp Server Configuration Status Service InformationFirmware Version Status Disk InformationIP Config MaintenanceWindows File Sharing Configuration SMB Server En/Disable Administration of shared foldersUser Account List NewRename Sharing folders Adding a shared folder Mounting shared foldersFTP Server Configuration Password user’s e-mail address Freecom Network Drive XS Internal FTP access External FTP access via InternetConfigure Torrent Download Client Media ServerDisk Utility Direct connection to a PC LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XSConnection to an existing network LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS Warranty