DASHBOARD - FILE BROWSER
The Dashboard features an interactive file browser that allows you to manage and transfer files via HTTP.
Access the File Browser by clicking its icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Dashboard.
The File Browser allows you to transfer, copy, and delete files, as well as view photos in thumbnails and even
stream multimedia content such as mp3 or view photos. It is thus a convenient way to interact with files stored
on your external hard drives through the network, whether the connection be through the local network or
through the internet (see
). Also, since the File Browser permits faster file transfer than
drag-and-drop (SMB), it is most effective for transferring large files.
The File Browser is composed of five parts:
The toolbar allows you to perform a range of functions, such as changing the way files are displayed and
1.
uploading files to streaming files and creating folders.
Folders
shows the folder structure on the selected share.
2.
Details
displays information on a selected file, such as name, thumbnail (image files), file type, dimensions
3.
(photos), or duration (videos), while
Search
allows you to search for files based on file name.
This section displays the files contained in a selected folder. To view the files as thumbnails, click
Thumbs
in
4.
the Tool bar.
You can view photos full-size as well as stream certain types of music and text files. Select the file, then:
Photo:
Click the
View
button in the toolbar.
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