Linksys NAS200 User Guide - Page 30

Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Use This chapter describes access rights, access methods, and use of USB storage devices. WARNING: Do not block the air vents, and do not stack devices on top of the Network Storage System; otherwise, overheating can occur. (Air vents are located on the sides of the Network Storage System. Keep the area around the Network Storage System clear.) Access to the Network Storage System All Windows users can access the Network Storage System with guest access rights. Specifically, guest users can access any shared folders with access rights for guest users and any connected USB storage devices. Linksys recommends that you create a user account for each user, so each user will have a unique login and personal folder. (The login name will be used as the name of the personal folder.) How to Access the Network Storage System There are two ways to access the Network Storage System. The first way uses the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop of your Windows operating system. The second way uses your web browser. Access is controlled by login name and password. Windows Access To access the Network Storage System from a Windowsbased computer, follow these instructions: 1. Double-click the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon. 2. Double-click the Network Storage System. If you do not see it, then change the Workgroup of the Network Storage System to match the Workgroup of your computer (refer to the Administration > Systems Options section of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration"). 3. If prompted, enter your login name and password. If you do not have a login, enter guest for the user name. Leave the Password field blank. If you want to map a shared folder to a drive letter on your computer, refer to Windows Help for details, or use the Network Drive Mapping Utility (refer to the section, "How to Use the Network Drive Mapping Utility"). Network Storage System with 2 Bays Use Web Access To access the Network Storage System from any computer using a web browser, follow these instructions: 1. Open your web browser. 2. In the Address field, enter http://. If you do not know its IP address, then run the Setup Wizard. Click the Click Here to Start button. Then click Advanced Setup. Select the appropriate Network Storage System, and its IP address will be displayed. (For more information, refer to "Chapter 2: Configuration Using the Setup Wizard".) 3. The web-based utility appears. On the homepage, you have two options: Access My Files Click this option to access folders or change your password. Administration Login Click this option to manage the Network Storage System through the web-based utility. For more information, refer to "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration". Home Screen My Files Any user has access to the My Files section. To access folders or change your password: 1. Click Access My Files. 2. Enter your information in the User name and Password fields. 3. Click OK. 4. The Files screen appears. You have two options available, Files and Personal Info, in the My Files column. If the Download Manager feature has been enabled through the Administration > System Options screen and your login has Download Manager access, then the My Downloads option will also be displayed. 26