To Access Network Places

If your system is configured to access places on a network, you can use the file manager to access the network places.

To access network places, open the file manager and choose Go -> Network Places. Alternatively, double-click on the Network Places object on the desktop background. Double-click on the Network object. A file manager window is displayed. The window displays the network places that you can access. Double-click on the network that you want to access.

To access UNIX shares, double-click on the Unix Network (NFS) object. A list of the UNIX shares available to you is displayed in the file manager window.

To access Windows shares, double-click on the Windows Network (SMB) object. A list of the Windows shares available to you is displayed in the file manager window.

To Add a Network Place

To add a network place, perform the following steps:

1. Open the file manager and choose Go -> Network Places. Alternatively, double-click on the Network Places object on the desktop background.

2. Double-click on the Add Network Place object. The Add Network Place dialog is displayed. Enter the details of the server in the dialog, as follows:

   Dialog Element	Description
   Location	Use this text box to specify the location that you want to add. Alternatively, select one of the following locations from the drop-down list: FTP Server Web Folder Windows Network (SMB) Unix Network (NFS)
   Shortcut name	Use this text box to specify a shortcut name for the network place.
   Anonymous login	FTP Server option only. Select this option to log in to the FTP server as an anonymous user.
   No login required	Web Folder, Windows Network (SMB), and Unix Network (NFS) options only. Select this option if you do not need to log in to the web folder, Windows share, or UNIX share.
   Username	Use this text box to specify a username when you connect to the specified network place.  When you connect to the network place, you must enter your password.
   Go there now	Select this option if you want to access the network place immediately.

3. Click OK to add your network place.