How do I set up the DiskStation as a shared drive so each of my computers can access the shared drive on their computer without using interface?
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First create the specific shared folder using the Synology Assistant , Control Panel, Shared Folders and then map this folders on one or more computers just like any drive. This way your windows explorer will access the content of this folders much faster than using the java based explorer of the app "File Station" and you can upload and manage the content of this folders without using the interface. You will need to install the Synology Assistant on every computer before you can map the folders with the IP of the Disk Station in the network path.The Media Server app will provide the streaming of the content to any compatible devices (DLNA/UPnP) First create the specific shared folder using the Synology Assistant , Control Panel, Shared Folders and then map this folders on one or more computers just like any drive. This way your windows explorer will access the content of this folders much faster than using the java based explorer of the app "File Station" and you can upload and manage the content of this folders without using the interface. You will need to install the Synology Assistant on every computer before you can map the folders with the IP of the Disk Station in the network path.The Media Server app will... » Read More First create the specific shared folder using the Synology Assistant , Control Panel, Shared Folders and then map this folders on one or more computers just like any drive. This way your windows explorer will access the content of this folders much faster than using the java based explorer of the app "File Station" and you can upload and manage the content of this folders without using the interface. You will need to install the Synology Assistant on every computer before you can map the folders with the IP of the Disk Station in the network path.The Media Server app will provide the streaming of the content to any compatible devices (DLNA/UPnP) « Show Less
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Did you buy a diskless model and install a drive in it? Unless you bought a preconfigured model, there is some setup work before you can use the DS. Ricardo's answer only pertains to preconfigured Beyond Cloud models.
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To do this you don't need any configuration. Just plug it at your local network and conect like this "\\ipNAS\sharefolder". By default it shows a few share folders. Good Luck
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As long as all you are going to do is let them look at files up to 25 users It will not run any programs except for the admin users. You will need a static IP address or take what could be complicated steps to set up dynamic connection to work. So if all you are going to do is share files try google drive, it is free, no need to worry about backing up, hardware, and it is always up and running. It even supports use of spreadsheet, wordprocessor, etc. I would need to know what you are trying to accomplish. If you ant to serve programs liek Quickbooks, etc you will need to go the Windows Standard and buy two different sets of licenses unless all the people will be at the same location then you only need user CALs. This route will consume a lot of time to set up your own business server, you better love IT.
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Yes. It's easy to setup since the drive operates independently from either Windows or Mac.
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Yes you can if it connects by USB. You can also connect over a network if the drive is shared and skip the wires.
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While this may work, it is not recommended or supported. We take data protection very seriously and USB hubs can add reliability issues. What you can do is employ multiple Sync devices as our software will "virtualize" the many physical devices and give you a single folder view of your files whether you have one or hundreds of Transporters.
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Not as a standard option, the connections are but drives are not, if you are willing to access the Linus O/S then here is a link to consider: http://mybookworld.wikidot.com/encrypted-filesystem
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I would ask Bitdefender. It could be that you would lose the multi-computer capability if you did down load to a USB drive.
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Not as a standard option, the connections are but drives are not, if you are willing to access the Linus O/S then here is a link to consider:http://mybookworld.wikidot.com/encrypted-filesystem
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We use ours on our networks. I actually have two locations and two units. One is a slave to the master and they connect over the internet. I assume if you use the USB cable it would give you the same access. BTW, it interfaces well with Quick Books.
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This unit has drives already installed. You want the diskless version if you want to pick your own drives
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If you have vista on pc, on your pc: Open explorer -&gt; right click -&gt; share You might have to go to control panel -&gt; network -&gt;file sharing -&gt; to enable file sharing, etc On your netbook, Do a network scan on your netbook, find the hard drive, -&gt; then I think you can add the hardware as mapped drive. I make the assumption you know how to put both pc and netbook on the same network.
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You can set up shares using several protocols like CIFS, NFS, and FTP - even all at the same time for one share. No software required on the end-user machine. You don't even need to use the provided disk to set it up as long as you can look up what IP it grabs from DHCP.
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You can access the drive from any machine on the same network. I have used the NAS with Win 7, Win 8.1, Android, Samsung TV and Ubuntu. If you are asking if the bundled application works with Win 8, sorry mine is installed on a Win 7 machine. Psst, after initial setup you won't need that software at all. Everything can be managed from the Web console.
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Works with Synology NAS if they are on the same network and appropriate permissions are set.
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Yes you can do that (that is what I do) but I suggest you buy the DS213j, the newer version of this. It has more RAM, a newer CPU, and floating-point and it is cheaper! You can attach two external drives or a powered hub with, I believe up to seven devices total.
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The easiest way is to get an external drive. You can also share a dvd/cd drive from a computer on the same network. I have not heard of connecting two computers together with a usb cable.
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Cannot answer your question since I have not had any experience using the DriveStation with a MAC.