Administrator Guide
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Working from a Macintosh Computer
Note
This version of Storage
fl
ex software supports Mac OS X 10.1.2, 10.1.5,
and better based computers, as well as Mac OS 9 ones.
The Appliance is ready for use as soon as it is installed on your network. If
necessary, the administrator may limit access to files to particular users or groups.
Otherwise, files on the appliance are available to everyone who has access to your
network. Use the Appliance as you would any other drive or server on the
network:
• Browse to the appliance through Network Browser or Chooser (Mac OS 9).
•
Connect to the appliance shares over AFP or Samba (CIFS) protocol using
Finder (Mac OS X).
• Create and save shared files in folders and shares on the appliance.
• Back up files stored on the appliance.
• Make an alias for folders and shares that you use often.
Connecting through the Network Browser or Chooser (Mac OS 9)
To connect to the Appliance:
1. Open the Apple menu by clicking on the apple in the menu bar.
2. Select
the
Network Browser
or
Chooser
.
If connecting through the Chooser, select AppleShare.
The available network resources are listed.
3. Select the Appliance you want to connect to and click
OK
.
4. Log on the appliance, either as a guest or with your user name and password.
5. Select the folder you want and click
OK
.
6. The Appliance folder is now on the Macintosh desktop.