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User and Group Authentication
The Thecus IP storage has built-in user database that allows administrators to
manage user access using different group policies. From the User and Group
Authentication menu, you can create, modify, and delete users, and assign them
to groups that you designate.
ADS/NT Support
If you have a Windows Active Directory Server (ADS) or Windows NT server to
handle the domain security in your network, you can simply enable the ADS/NT
support feature; the Thecus IP storage will connect with the ADS/NT server and get
all the information of the domain users and groups automatically. From the
Accounts menu, choose Authentication item and the ADS/NT Support screen
appears. You can to change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your
settings.
A description of each item follows:
ADS/NT Support
Item
Description
Work Group / Domain
Name
Specifies the SMB/CIFS Work Group / ADS Domain Name (e.g.
MYGROUP).
ADS/NT Support
Select Disable to disable authentication through Windows Active
Directory Server or Windows NT.
Authentication Method
Select ADS for Windows Active Directory Server, or select NT for
Windows NT
ADS/NT Server Name
Specifies the ADS/NT server name (e.g. adservername).
ADS/NT Realm
Specifies the ADS/NT realm (e.g. example.com).
Administrator ID
Enter the administrators ID of Windows Active Directory or
Windows NT, which is required for Thecus IP storage to join
domain.
Administrator
Password
Enter the ADS/NT Administrator password.
Apply
To save your settings.
