ECOXGEAR IR2500: Innovator III - Manual (Page 31)

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4. Open ‘Windows Explorer’ by right clicking on the Start menu and selecting ‘Explore’. Create a new
directory in the ‘Public’ directory and move your media files into this new directory.
5. Right click on the directory just created and select ‘Share…’. Ensure that the directory is listed as being
shared, if not, click on the ‘Share’ button.
6. Right click on the directory just created and select ‘Properties’. From the ‘Properties’ window, click the
‘Sharing’ tab and then click the ‘Advanced Sharing…’ button. From the ‘Advanced Sharing…’ window,
click to check the ‘Share this folder’ option.
Apple OSX
1. The MAC will require Windows File Sharing. MAC OS 9 and earlier versions of the OS will need extra
software to use Windows File Sharing. MAC OS X 10.2 and later versions have Windows File
Sharing built into the OS. Please ensure that your PC is available on the network for your Internet
radio. Your radio will also need to be able to access directories that require a user name and
password.
2. Setup Windows File Sharing on the MAC:
From the ‘Dock’, click ‘System Preferences’. From the ‘System Preferences’ window, under
the ‘Internet & Network’ section, click ‘Sharing’.
From the ‘Sharing’ window, do the following:
• Under the ‘Services’ section, enable ‘Personal File Sharing’ and ‘Windows Sharing’ Also,
click ‘Start’ for each of these services.
• Under the ‘Firewall’ section, keep the firewall off.
• Under the ‘Internet’ section, keep ‘Internet Sharing’ off.
3. Setup Account:
From the ‘System Preferences’ window, under the ‘System’ section, click ‘Accounts’. Select
an account and remember its ‘Short Name’ and password. This will be used for the radio to
connect to the MAC.
4. Directory Setup:
From the ‘Dock’, click ‘Finder’. From ‘Finder’, click ‘Applications > Utilities’. Click on ‘More Info’
for ‘Directory Access’ and ensure that it is ‘Read/Write’ enabled. Double-click on ‘Directory
Access’ and enable the following:
• AppleTalk
• LDAPv3
• SLP
• SMB/CIFS