Specifications

Windows Networking Configuration
32 SnapServer Administrator Guide
Connecting from a Windows Client
Windows clients can connect to the SnapServer using either the server name or IP
address. To navigate to the server using Windows Explorer, use one of these
procedures:
• For Microsoft Windows Vista, 2008, and 7 clients, navigate to
Network >
server_name.
• For Microsoft Windows 2003, 2000, Me, or XP clients, navigate to
My Network
Places >
workgroup_name > server_name.
• For Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or NT clients, navigate to
Network Neighborhood >
workgroup_name > server_name.
Mapping a Drive in Windows
In addition to browsing the network to find the SnapServer and access its shares,
you can also connect to your SnapServer by mapping a drive to a share on the
server. The procedure to map a drive is essentially the same for all versions of
Windows, though some of the names change slightly from version to version (e.g.,
My Computer in NT/2000/XP vs Computer in Vista).
1 Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Map Network Drive,
or open Windows Explorer and select
Map Network Drive from the Tools menu.
2 In the Map Network Drive dialog box, select a drive (or accept the default
selection) and type in the SnapServer and directory you want to map using the
syntax: \\server\share. For example:
\\Snap401178\Share1
3 If you want the drive to be mapped every time you log in, click to put a check in
the
Reconnect at logon box. Click Finish.
4 You will be asked for your SnapServer userid and password if it is different than
your Windows logon. The drive will then be visible as a network drive.
Connecting a MacOS Client Using SMB
MacOS X clients can connect using SMB as well as AFP.
1 Choose Go from the Finder menu bar. In the Connect to Server dialog box, enter
one of the following:
smb://servername
smb://ipaddress
Click Connect.