Buffalo TeraStation TS5800D User Manual page 37

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Select [Workgroup] (even if you are in a domain environment).
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Click [Yes].
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(1) Enter [Workgroup Name].
Note:
To use a Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, enter its name for [Workgroup
Name].
(2) Select [Assign authorization to external SMB server].
(3) Enter the authentication server name or IP address.
Note:
When connecting with AFP or FTP, an IP address is recommended.
(4) Check [Use a Windows domain controller as an authentication server], [Automatic User Registration] and [Use
shared folder for authorization testing].
(5) Check [Use shared folder for authorization testing.] and [Authentication Test Shared Folder Name].
(6) Click [OK].
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The shared folder for authentication should be created on the TeraStation.
A user that has been registered to the specifi ed authentication server will be automatically registered as a user on
the TeraStation when they open the shared folder for authentication. You can also register users directly.
Notes:
• A user who is automatically registered will belong to the "hdusers" group. They can be added to other groups
from within Group settings.
• Access can be restricted to the shared folder based on the username.
• The names of registered users are listed in [Users] - [External Users]. To delete an automatically registered user,
select that user and click [Delete External User].
• When connecting through AFP or FTP, always use an IP address. Using a server name may cause problems with
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