Escient FireBall MP-150, User Manual

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Mac OS X Integration WD029-1-1
2/24/2005
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Connecting to Your FireBall
FireBall uses a type of file server commonly called “Windows Networking” or “CIFS/SMB”.
CIFS/SMB networking is found in most Microsoft operating systems and allows PCs to connect
and then share files over a network. Mac OS X has a built-in Windows Networking client for
CIFS/SMB and thus allows the Mac to connect to any CIFS/SMB server on the local network.
Setting up the FireBall Server
Before you can connect to your FireBall you must configure FireBall’s server settings. Follow
these steps to configure your FireBall server:
1. Using your FireBall remote, press SETUP to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select the NETWORK menu item.
3. Select the SERVER SETTINGS menu item to display the Server Settings screen.
4. Enter a name for your FireBall using the remote or keyboard. Do not use spaces in the
name.
5. Select the SAVE button to save your settings.
6. Press SETUP again to exit the Setup menus.
Server Settings screen
Connecting to the FireBall Server
Once you have setup the FireBall server, you can now connect to it from your Mac. Follow
these steps to connect to your FireBall from your Mac OS X computer:
1. Go to the Finder and select Connect to Server… from the Go Menu.