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6.1 Win/Mac/NFS
Microsoft Netw orking
To allow access to the NAS on Microsoft Windows Network, enable file service for
Microsoft networking. Specify also how the users will be authenticated.
Standalone Server
Use local users for authentication. The NAS will use the local user accounts information
(created in “Privilege Settings” > “Users”) to authenticate the users who access the
NAS.
Server Description (optional): Describe the NAS so that the users can easily identify
the server on Microsoft Network.
Workgroup: Specify the workgroup to which the NAS belongs. A workgroup name
supports up to 15 characters but cannot contain: " + = / \ : | * ? < > ; [ ] % , `
AD Dom ain Member
Use Microsoft Active Directory (AD) to authenticate the users. To use this option, enable
Active Directory authentication in “Privilege Settings” > “Domain Security” and join the
NAS to an Active Directory.
LDAP Dom ain Authentication
Use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory to authenticate the users.