Lenovo 70BJ9007WW, 70BJ9005WW WebDAV: Managing Files Using HTTP or HTTPS, Windows File Sharing

Sharing Files

WebDAV: Managing Files Using HTTP or HTTPS

WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a protocol that provides web-based access to Shares on the px4-300r. With WebDAV enabled on the px4-300r, you can view, add, or delete files through your WebDAV client using either HTTP for unencrypted access or HTTPS for encrypted access. HTTP offers faster performance, but is not secured. Access Shares using a URL such as http://devicename/WebDAV/Foldername. Refer to your operating system's documentation to learn how to access files through WebDAV.

If your px4-300r has a remote access password, you must enter that password and the username "webdav" to access your device. Your px4-300r has a remote access password only if the device is not secured and a Personal Cloud was created on it.

Configuring WebDAV settings

1.To enable WebDAV, click the switch on.

2.To enable WebDAV for HTTP, check Enable WebDAV Over HTTP.

3.To enable WebDAV for HTTPS, check Enable WebDAV Over HTTPS.

4.Click Apply to save your settings.

Windows DFS: Creating a Distributed Windows File System

Windows DFS (Distributed File System) organizes Shares and files on a network, such that they appear to be all in one directory tree on a single px4-300r, even if the Shares reside on many devices.

Windows DFS terms

There are several terms to understand with Windows DFS.

●Namespace: A virtual Share containing other folders that are located on different devices throughout a network.

●DFS root: An object that consolidates all the folders in your network and makes them available through a single entry point. An example of a DFS root is \\DeviceName\DFSRootName.

●DFS link: A folder under the DFS root.

Configuring Windows DFS settings

To enable Windows DFS, click the switch on.

1.Enter a DFS root name. The DFS root name is the starting point of a DFS namespace. After entering a DFS root name, you add DFS links, which map to folders on other devices.

2.Click Click to add a DFS link target to begin adding DFS links.

3.Enter the DFS link name, which includes the name of the host and Share to which you are linking.

4.Click Apply to save your settings, or click Cancel to discard your changes.

Windows File Sharing

Windows File Sharing allows you to work in Workgroup mode, using px4-300r Management Console to create users and manage access. To enable Windows File Sharing, click the switch on.

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