Just got a NAS, how do i connect diffrent computers and setup FTP

Freddie589 · 4 Mar 2011 at 19:09

hey guys just got a NAS running and am liking it so far! but a few questions

1) how would i connect to download and upload files from diffrent PC's all running either XP vista and 7,

2) i have enabled FTP and forwarded its port how do i connect too it either internally or externally?

thanks all

freddie589

Freddie589 · 4 Mar 2011 at 19:19

ringo747 said:
What kind of NAS box is it?

Normally you would mount file shares as a mapped drive in Windows.

You won't need to use FTP for this.

ah its a pluscom of the bay it runs SAMBA any guide on how to map drives? thanks

Freddie589 · 4 Mar 2011 at 19:25

UPDATE:
i did this:

----my computer------right click-----add network drive------found drive named storage----asked for login for FREDDIE-pc/admin-----gave it defualt password----no luck---

Freddie589 · 4 Mar 2011 at 19:39

right thanks for all the replys i have fixed it! i have mapped a drive under "//storage/freddie" is their any way of acessing lets say..."//storage/" so i can view ALL files on the drive?