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Chapter 4: Accessing the Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center
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
\\networkcenter* or
\\IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center).
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 Storage Center /
Network Media Center. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access
to all folders on the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center.
Linux
Open the file browser (Konqueror, for instance) and enter
smb:// networkcenter * or
smb:// IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center).
Enter your username and password for accessing the Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access
to all folders on the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center.
Mac OS
Mac OS X Vers.10.4 and higher
Select 'Go To' -> 'Connect to Server...'from the menu bar. The Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center address is:
smb:// networkcenter * or
smb:// IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center).
* Factory defaults. If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings.
