Java Desktop System Release 3 User Guide

To Add a Network Place

To add a network place, perform the following steps:

  1. If your system is configured to access places on a network, open the file manager and choose File -> Add Network Place. 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)

    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 and Windows Network (SMB) options only. Select this option if you do not need to log in to the web folder, or Windows 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 on the Connect button to connect to your network place. Otherwise, click Cancel to close the Add Network Place dialog.