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new share. Access is defined separately for Server Message Block (SMB) / Common Internet File System (CIFS) access than it is for Network File System (NFS) access. Use the first of the two screens, titled “Windows, FTP Access” to assign access under SMB/CIFS.

You can assign read-write access for all users and groups by checking the box marked “Allow for all”. Alternatively, you can assign no access, read-only access, or read-write access privileges individually for each user and group. Note that group names in the list provided are denoted with the “@” character as the first character in the name.

When done with this form, press Next to continue with assignment of NFS access privileges.

17. The next screen is for NFS access. It will be of interest primarily if you plan to operate Linux machines on your LAN and want to use NFS protocol for file sharing. To enable NFS access to this share from all users, you can check the box marked “Allow for all”. If this box is not checked then you may individually assign NFS access from specific IP addresses, or from specific subnets. When done with this form, press Complete

18. You have now completed the Basic setup. You may either return to Step 9 to add additional user accounts, groups or shares, continue to set more advanced features as described under “NAS Administration Reference”, or press Logout to leave the administration tool and begin using the NAS drive to store and share your data.

NAS Drive Operation Using Ethernet

Once the NAS drive is connected to your network and has been configured for your network environment, it can be accessed from any computer within the same subnet on your LAN. Furthermore, more advanced users may choose to configure name servers (such as WIN servers or DNS servers) in order to access the drive from a different subnet. You will be able to:

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Contents External Hard Drive NAS Contents NAS Drive Operation Using Ethernet Format Scan Unmount Detail System Log Administration Log Account Information Logout Controls, Connectors and Indicators IntroductionRear Panel Area About the Hard Disk Which Interface USB or Ethernet?Locating NAS Drive on Your Desk Page Connecting NAS drive Using USB Storing and Transferring Data via USBDisconnecting NAS drive from a PC or Mac Host For Windows UsersConnecting NAS Drive Using Ethernet About NAS Drive User AccountsConnecting the NAS Drive to Your LAN Page Web-Based Administration Tool Administration Login Basic Settings for Initial Setup Set Language, Password, Hostname, IP Address, and TimeAdd New User Account Page Add New Group Add New Shared Folder NAS Drive Operation Using Ethernet Run Dialogue Sharing files using WindowsBrowse Network Neighborhood Browse My Computer Sharing files using Mac OSSearch Dialogue Attaching USB DevicesAttaching a Printer Attaching a USB Storage Device NAS Administration Reference Basic Users and Groups User ManagementGroup Management File and Print File ServerNFS Server Setting Share ManagementPrinter Server Network SettingsSystem Information Time SettingsTurn Off Server Disk UsageError Notification Network ServiceDhcp Server MaintenanceBonjour Disk Utility FormatRestore Configuration Firmware UpgradeSave Configuration Samba Log Factory ResetLog File FTP LogAccount Information Administration LogLogout Limited Warranty Terms Technical SupportRights FCC ComplianceWeee Notice CE DeclarationRoHS Compliance