Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing
The SMD 101 can access shared folders and files of devices on the same network running
various operating systems. PCs running Windows 7 must specifically share the folder to
make it available to the SMD 101. The following instructions show how to share a folder on
the network to make it available to the SMD 101.
To create and share a folder, start with step 1. If the folder already exists on the PC, navigate
to the folder and begin with step 2.
1.
On the PC you want to share a folder, right-click in an empty space on the desktop, then
select
New
to create a folder on the desktop named
New
Folder
.(see figure 105,
1
).
2.
With the folder name highlighted, rename it
Media
(
2
).
1
1
Figure 105.
Create New Folder
3.
Right-click the new
Media
folder and select
Properties
.
The
Media
Properties
dialog opens (see figure 106).
4.
Click the
Sharing
tab (
1
).
1
1
2
2
Figure 106.
Media Folder, Advanced Sharing
5.
Click
Advanced
Sharing...
(
2
).
2
2
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