Maxtor II manual Using the Shared Folders Management, Create a New Shared Folder

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE

Shared Folders Management

Overview

Use the Shared Folders Management page to manage the way people access and store information on your Shared Storage Drive.

The Shared Folders Management page is where you can:

Create a New Shared Folder

Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges.

Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders.

Manage Digital Photos, Music and Video for UPnP Audio/Video players connected to you home/office network

Using the Shared Folders Management Page

Select what action you would like to do.

If you want to redisplay a page (to change something you entered on it, for example), click Back.

After making a change, click Next.

Go back and forth between pages until you are satisfied that the information is correct.

To stop and lose your changes, click Cancel. You can stop at any time.

Create a New Shared Folder

To Create a New Public Shared Folder

If you create a share that has Public access, this means that all users will be able to access the folder as well as read and write to the folder.

1.Click Create a New Shared Folder.

2.Type in the desired name for the new shared folder. Note: the Name can be no longer than 32 characters.

3.Set the Access Privileges at:

Public shared folder if you would like everyone to have access.

4.Click Next.

5.You will see confirmation that the share was successfully created. Click OK to go back to the Shared Folders Management page.

6.Click New if you want to create another Share on your Shared Storage Drive.

To Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder

If you Define the shared folder access you will be able to limit the users that can access the Shared Folder.

1.Click Create a New Shared Folder.

2.Type in the desired name for the new shared folder. Note: the Name can be no longer than 32 characters.

3.Set the Access Privileges at:

Define shared folder access privileges if you would like to limit user access to this share.

4.Click Next.

5.Set User Access for the share by selecting the appropriate buttons for the users that you want to have access to the folder.

Full Access - This will allow the selected user to Read, Write, and Create new files in the selected Shared Folder

Read Only Access - This will allow the selected user to only read the files in the selected shared folder

No Access - This will allow no access to the selected shared folder.

6.Click Next.

7.You will see a confirmation that the share was created. Click OK to return to the Shared Folders Management page.

Click New if you want to create another Share on your Shared Storage Drive.

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S Guide ContentsComponents Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup About this GuideSystem Requirements Handling PrecautionsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Power Connecting the Ethernet CableConnect the Drive Back Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Front Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Home Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions SimpleViewBusiness Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Home and Business FoldersTo Create a Public Home User Account Naming ConventionsTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Business User Account To Create a Private Home User AccountDrag and Sort SettingsConnect to a User Account What’s New?Folder Tags Advanced WebBackup File Management BackupAutomatic Backups On/Off Clean Up Deleted FilesDelete Historical Versions Media Server RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Restore Most Recent Files and FoldersOneTouch Status Icons To Enable Media Server Using Media ServerExit Storing Audio Resetting Your Shared Storage II DriveShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Media Serving Security LockConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Creating Shared Folders Create and Use Shared FoldersCreating a Private/Home User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Public/None User AccountMethod 1 Connect a Public User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Creating a Private/None User AccountFolders and their Sorted File Types Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Method 2 Connect a Private User AccountAdding Drag and Sort Folders Backup SettingsAdding Drag and Sort File Types Advanced Settings Editing Backup SettingsTo Access this Feature Shared Storage AdministrationRestore Following displays SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Backup Log FileStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks To Open or Start the Web UI Accessing the Web UIThrough your browser application Following page is displayed Run Set-up WizardClick Create a New User Account Accounts ManagementDelete User Accounts Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges To Change the Password on a User AccountCreate a New Shared Folder Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Shared Folders ManagementClick Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders Click Modify Shared Folder Access PrivilegesManage Digital Photos, Music, Video Shared Folder BackupClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Delete Backup Set Create Backup SetBack Up Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Using the Advanced Settings PagesEnter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Network SettingsClick Network Settings Select Network SettingsClick System Update System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click Diagnostics Scan and RepairClick Printer Support Management Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Format USB DriveSystem Status Using USB Printers with Your Shared Storage Using External USB Drives with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100