Actiontec electronic WNS100-200, WNS100-250, WNS100-160, WNS100-400 Using the NAS Servers Storage

Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual

2.Log on when Windows prompts for a network logon. If ESC (on the key- board) or Cancel is clicked, no network resources will be available. When log- ging on, a valid user name and password must be entered. If the administrator has defined users on the NAS Device, use the user name and password sup- plied by him/her.

Using the NAS Server's Storage

To use the NAS Device’s storage capabilities, “map” a drive letter to each folder on the Device that needs to be accessed. This creates a “network drive” on the com- puter, which will then be available to all programs. To do this:

1.Double-click Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places).

2.On the “View” menu, select Details. The “Comment” column appears.

3.Locate the NAS Device, as shown below. If not listed, double-click Entire Network. Then double-click the workgroup to which the Device belongs. (By default, the Device’s workgroup is “Workgroup.”)

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4.Double-click the “NAS” icon. A list of shares (shared folders) appears. Files can be read from or written to these shares, unless the administrator has blocked access.

5.To create a shortcut to a NAS folder, drag its icon to the desktop, and accept Windows offer to create a shortcut.

Mapping a Network Drive

You can give a share (shared folder) on the NAS Device a drive letter on the com- puter, such as “F:” This is called “mapping” the drive. To do this:

1.Right-click on the desired share on the Device.

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