After setup is complete, the gateway becomes visible to CIFS hosts by automatically registering with the master browser on its local network. If cross-subnet browsing is configured correctly, the gateway is now visible to all CIFS hosts. For more information about cross-subnet browsing, see Microsoft networking documentation.
The following table describes the methods by which CIFS hosts can connect to the gateway. For more information about commands and windows mentioned in the table, see the operating system manual for your computer.
Note
Most CIFS hosts can access the gateway using more than one method. For example, a Windows 2000 host can access the gateway by configuring a network drive or by clicking the gateway icon in the My Network Places window.
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Map Network Drive window--limited by Workgroup or domain membership | ||
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Operating systems that support the DOS command-line interface and the net use command, including Windows 2000 and XP |
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To inform users about how to access the gateway, complete the following steps.
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Determine the connection methods that work for your CIFS hosts. |
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Inform your users of the gateway's UNC path, which consists of a computer name and a share name in the following format: \\computer_name\share_name Example:If the gateway is named toaster and the directory that contains users' directories is shared with the name "home," the UNC path is \\toaster\home. ResultUsers can connect to the gateway, view directories, and read and write files. | ||
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Inform your users of the gateway name so that they can locate the gateway in Network Neighborhood. | ||
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Have users execute the appropriate procedure connection method, as described in CIFS host connection methods. |
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