Using the nas server's storage, Mapping a network drive – LevelOne FNS-1000 User Manual

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Using the NAS Server's Storage

To use the NAS Server's storage, you should "Map" a drive letter to each folder on the NAS folder which
you wish to access. The "Network Drive" will then be available to all Windows programs. The procedure is
as follows:

1. Open Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places).

2. On the "View" menu, select Details. The Comment column will now be visible.

3. Locate the NAS, as shown below.

If it is not listed, double-click Entire Network. Then double-click the Workgroup that the NAS is in.
(By default, the NAS is in Workgroup.)

Network Browse

4. Double click on the NAS icon. You will then see a list of shares (shared folders). You can read and

write files to these shares, unless the NAS administrator has blocked access.

5. To create a shortcut to an NAS folder, drag its icon to the desktop, and accept Windows offer to create

a shortcut.

Mapping a Network Drive

You can give a share (shared folder) on the NAS a drive letter on your PC, such as "F:"
This is called "mapping" the drive letter. To do this, follow this procedure:

1. Right-click on the desired share on the NAS.

2. On the pop-up menu, select "Map Network Drive..."

Map Network Drive

3. Select a drive letter for this folder, check the Reconnect at Logon checkbox, then click "OK".

4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the File- Open or File-Save As dialog

in all Windows applications.

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