How do I setup a NAS server on my Mac?

How do I setup a NAS server on my Mac?

Overview

1. Open Finder on your Mac computer.
2. Find the menu bar along the top of the screen.
3. Click Go and select Connect to Server.
4. Enter your DSM username and password.
5. Finally, if your user name credentials are correct, you will now see your Synology NAS listed under the Shared section of your Finder window.

How do I access my NAS drive on a Mac?

Access your NAS from a Mac computer

1. Launch Finder on your Mac computer.
2. Click Go and select Connect to Server.
3. When you see a confirmation message, click Connect.
4. Enter your DSM username and password.
5. Now you can see the Synology NAS listed under the Locations section of your Finder window.

Can Mac and Windows share a NAS?

The answer to all of your questions is “Yes”. Both Win and OS X platforms can access the same NAS at the same time, no need for a 2 step transfer/share process. Yes, you can set up shared drives that can be used similarly to local drives.

How do I connect a Mac to a Windows network?

In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse. Find the computer’s name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar, then click it to connect. You may need to click All to see all the shared computers. When you locate the shared computer or server, select it, then click Connect As.

Can you backup a Mac to a network drive?

You can use an online backup service if you have the bandwidth, but a practical way to back up your Mac locally is to use a NAS: a network-attached storage device. Here’s why it can be convenient and practical to use a NAS for backups, and as a personal cloud.

Can I use a NAS as an external hard drive?

No. The NAS has to be connected with ethernet – it can’t be connected with USB. If the computer is connected to your home network via wifi, then it is possible to connect the NAS directly to the PC’s ethernet port.

How do I map a network drive over VPN Mac?

Mapping Network Drives

1. If you are off campus and want to connect to a computer or server on campus, you must first connect through VPN.
2. On the Finder menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server.
3. Click Connect.
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, select Registered User.
5. Enter your username and password.
6. Click Connect.

How do I map a network drive on a Mac using VPN?

You must be logged in and connected to Carleton’s VPN in order to start mapping your network drives.

1. In the standard Mac desktop, from the Finder menu, click the Go dropdown.
2. Click ‘Connect to Server’.
3. Click the ‘+’ symbol to add this to your list of favourites for quick reconnection next time.
4. Click connect.

How do I Connect my MacBook Air to my Windows PC?

Open Windows Explorer on the PC. Select “Network” to maximize the menu and click on your Mac, which will be in the list. Enter your username and password for the MacBook to complete the connection.