Netgear RN3138 Software Manual - Page 72

ReadyNAS OS 6.4 To access a shared folder using a web browser: 1. Ensure that the HTTP file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS system. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page 56. 2. Launch a web browser. 3. Navigate to the ReadyNAS system and shared folder you want to access using the following syntax: http:/// where: • is the name that you assigned to your ReadyNAS system or the default host name if you did not change it. • is the name of the shared folder that you want to access. Note If you cannot access the ReadyNAS using its host name, try entering http:// in the Windows Explore address bar instead. is the IP address of the ReadyNAS. • (Optional) For a secure encrypted connection, replace http with https. You are prompted to log in to your ReadyNAS system. 4. Enter a user ID and password. You can log in with administrator or user credentials. If you log in as a user, your access is limited by the settings configured by the ReadyNAS system administrator. Your shared folders are displayed in a web page. Use a Windows Device You can access shared folders on your ReadyNAS system using a network-attached Windows-based device. To access a shared folder using a network-attached Windows device: 1. Ensure that the SMB file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS system. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page 56. 2. Enter \\ in the File Explorer address bar. is the name that you assigned to your ReadyNAS system or the default host name if you did not change it. Note If you cannot access the ReadyNAS using its host name, try entering \\ in the File Explorer address bar instead. is the IP address of the ReadyNAS. You are prompted to log in to your ReadyNAS system. 3. Enter a user ID and password. Shared Folders 72