Extron electronic SMD 101 manual Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing

Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing

The SMD 101 can access shared folders and files of devices on the same network running various operating systems. PCs running Windows 7 must specifically share the folder to make it available to the SMD 101. The following instructions show how to share a folder on the network to make it available to the SMD 101.

To create and share a folder, start with step 1. If the folder already exists on the PC, navigate to the folder and begin with step 2.

1.On the PC you want to share a folder, right-click in an empty space on the desktop, then select New to create a folder on the desktop named New Folder. With the folder name highlighted, rename it Media.

2.Right-click the folder and select Properties.

3.Click the Sharing tab, then click Advanced Sharing... .

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