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File & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video Playback
After clicking on the Shared Files icon you will see the available shared files
and printers.
Printing:
To print you can right click on a shared printer and press the ‘Con-
nect’ button to install it as a printer on your computer. You can also drag a
document, image, or text file directly over the printer share and it will connect
to the printer and print it. Thus, you can drag a Microsoft Word Document
over the shared printer and it will print out on the printer in the remote loca-
tion.
Files:
To access files, double click on the file or folder icon just like you
would on your local machine. Files can be moved, copied, and renamed
normally as well.
Audio/Video Playback*:
To play audio or video files through shared files
just double click on the audio or video file you would like to play or select
multiple files and create a playlist.
* Streaming audio or video over the internet requires an internet connection sufficient enough to
move the necessary amount of data. For instance, to stream a 128kbps MP3, a 150k or greater
internet connection would need to be present on the remote and local side. Video often requires a
faster internet connection. Most broadband DSL/Cable connections will have no problem stream-
ing audio and most video files.
The Shared Files icon on the Network Service List gives you access to a PC or network
device’s shared files and printers. For Windows PC’s, File and Printer sharing must be
setup properly before this service will work. On Network Storage Centers like Buffalo’s
LinkStation, the Shared Files icon should work with little to no configuration. Please consult
your Windows documentation to learn more about setting up File and Printer Sharing.
NOTE:
It may take a few moments for
the Shared Files folder to open after you
click on the icon.
