Mapping A Network Drive - ActionTec NS-100 User Manual

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2. Log on when Windows prompts for a network logon. If
board) or Cancel is clicked, no network resources will be available. When log-
ging on, a valid user name and password must be entered. If the administrator
has defined users on the
plied by him/her.
Using the NAS Server's Storage
To use the Device's storage capabilities, "map" a drive letter to each folder on
NAS
the Device that needs to be accessed. This creates a "network drive" on the com-
puter, which will then be available to all programs. To do this:
1. Double-click Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places).
2. On the "View" menu, select Details. The "Comment" column appears.
3. Locate the
NAS
Network. Then double-click the workgroup to which the Device belongs. (By
default, the Device's workgroup is "Workgroup.")
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4. Double-click the "
be read from or written to these shares, unless the administrator has blocked
access.
5. To create a shortcut to a
Windows offer to create a shortcut.

Mapping a Network Drive

You can give a share (shared folder) on the
puter, such as "F:" This is called "mapping" the drive. To do this:
1. Right-click on the desired share on the Device.
Device, use the user name and password sup-
NAS
Device, as shown below. If not listed, double-click Entire
" icon. A list of shares (shared folders) appears. Files can
NAS
folder, drag its icon to the desktop, and accept
NAS
Device a drive letter on the com-
NAS
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