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