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4. Click a file sharing protocol next to Services. The WD ShareSpace supports the
following file sharing services (protocols):
• CIFS (Common Internet File System) - Allows access to share files via the CIFS
protocol. The access control for CIFS is set as share-based. This means that a user must
enter a valid account and password for accessing the share, and users can only access the
shares to which they have been granted access rights (Read Only or Full Access). CIFS is
the recommended file sharing protocol for Windows platform, and allows users to access
shares through My Network Places. Mac OS X or later also supports the CIFS protocol.
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol used to transfer data from one
computer to another through a network, such as the Internet, using an FTP client program.
FTP is a popular choice for exchanging files independent of the operating systems involved.
• Network File System (NFS) is a network file system protocol that allows a user on a client
computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network devices were attached to
its local disks.
• Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) - the network protocol for sharing files and file services in an
AppleTalk network.
5. Select a logical volume you want to share from the Volume list.
6. (Optional) Click Setup access control after creating this share to set
access control for the new share. For more information, see “To edit the access
rights of users or groups:” on page 156.
7. Click Submit.
To modify properties of the share:
Note: Properties for the Public and Download shares cannot be modified, and these shares cannot
be deleted.
1. On the Folder Shares list, select the share you want to modify, and then click
the Modify icon .
2. Edit the share name if desired. The share name can contain up to 32 characters,
including alphabetic, numeric, or underscore characters.
3. Enter a brief description, if desired.
4. Select a file sharing protocol.
5. Click Submit.