4-Connecting Users

2. Using Webdisk

The MaxNAS provides a WebDisk function that allows you to access the system over the Internet from any browser.

!IMPORTANT: Make sure that WebDisk Support or Secure WebDisk Support is enabled in the Service Support screen in the system’s Network menu. Please see chapter 3, section 3.3.2 for more information

2.1Logging In

Webdisk can operate normally (unsecured) or in secured mode. To access Webdisk normally, navigate to the MaxNAS home page in your web browser using http://[MaxNAS], where [MaxNAS] is either the WINS name or IP address of your MaxNAS. To access Webdisk securely, navigate to the MaxNAS home page

in your web browser using https://[MaxNAS] where [MaxNAS] is either the Netbios name or IP address of your MaxNAS. In the Login page type in the assigned User ID and password previously created.

Note:

The When initially logging in to secure webdisk, you may see this dialog (illustrated right.) Accept the SSL certificate to allow access to the secure Webdisk. Accepting the certificate permanently will prevent this window from appearing in subsequent logins.

The WebDisk page will appear showing folders made currently available to you via the Access Control List (ACL) in the Folder item under Storage menu. Click on a folder name to enter the folder. The folder’s page will appear, displaying files and folders.

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