How to remotely use a pc’s dvd drive across your network

This document explains how to share a CD or DVD drive over a network in Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10.

Sharing a CD/DVD Drive

Navigate to Computer. This step will differ depending on the version of Windows you have installed.

Windows Vista and 7: Open the Start menu, then click Computer.

Windows 8 and 10: Move your cursor to the bottom left-hand corner of your screen until you see a small image appear. Right-click on this image to open the Windows Quick Access menu, then select File Explorer. This should open a window in Computer.

In Computer, right click on the CD or DVD drive, mouse-over Sharing with and click on Advanced sharing.

Click on Advanced Sharing.

Check the Share this folder box. Put in an appropriate Share name. Click on the Permissions box.

Select Everyone if it is not already selected and check the Allow checkbox to the right of Read.

Click OK in the two windows to close them.

Accessing a Shared CD/DVD Drive

Navigate to Computer. This step will differ depending on the version of Windows you have installed.

Windows Vista and 7: Open the Start menu, then click Computer.

Windows 8 and 10: Move your cursor to the bottom left-hand corner of your screen until you see a small image appear. Right-click on this image to open the Windows Quick Access menu, then select File Explorer. This should open a window in Computer.

Click on Network in the left pane.

Select the name of the computer hosting the shared CD/DVD drive.

Note: If you do not see any devices on your network, you may need to turn on network discovery. To do this, go to the Network and Sharing Center, click on Change advanced sharing settings, and select Turn on network discovery.

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Homegroups and network file sharing make it easy to access your PCs file from another PC on the same local network, but accessing your PC’s files over the Internet takes a bit more setup.

There are many ways to make files available over the Internet. The real challenge here is finding a secure, easy-to-use solution.

TeamViewer

We recommend TeamViewer as the ideal solution for remotely accessing a PC, whether you’re accessing your own PC or performing remote tech support. TeamViewer is most often used to remotely access a PC’s desktop. However, it also has a remote file transfer feature you might not have noticed. Just select the File transfer option when connecting to a remote PC.

You’ll be able to move files back and forth between the two PCs. Set up TeamViewer for unattended access and you’ll be able to do this as long as the remote PC is online.

TeamViewer runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can also use the File Transfer feature from the TeamViewer Android or iOS apps. This is an easy-to-use, cross-platform solution. You don’t have to worry about forwarding ports or exposing server software to the Internet and securing it yourself.

Dedicated NAS Devices & Routers

Some dedicated NAS (network-attached storage) devices have integrated support for accessing your files over the Internet. If the NAS doesn’t, you can always forward ports to make its web interface accessible from the Internet. However, this could easily be insecure. Your NAS device’s web interface may not be secure if it’s designed for only being accessed over a secure local network.

Some routers also come with a USB port and allow you to connect a USB hard drive. The USB hard drive can then be accessed on any computer on your local network. Your router may also support sharing any attached storage devices over the Internet. Store your PC’s important files on the network storage device and access it over the Internet.

Be sure to do some research and see if your NAS or router’s Internet file sharing features are secure. Consumer routers are notoriously insecure.

You could also set up a VPN server on your home network and connect to that. Your computer will then be considered part of your local network, and it can access all local file shares. This allows you to access shared Windows folders and other network storage devices that would only be accessible on the local network.

This is the way businesses grant access to their file shares. Rather than securing potentially insecure file-sharing solutions, you just have to secure the VPN server itself and control access to it. If you have a NAS and are worried about exposing it to the Internet for security reasons, you may want to just expose a VPN server and connect to the NAS through the VPN server.

If you have already have an SSH server running on your local network, you can use SSH tunneling to access local network resources rather than setting up a VPN.

FTP Servers and Other Server Software

You could install an FTP (file transfer protocol) server on your computer and grant access to it from the Internet. This isn’t really ideal from a security perspective, as you’d have to expose the FTP server to the Internet. (You could also set up both a VPN and an FTP server, accessing the FTP server through the VPN.)

Normal FTP is unencrypted, which means people could eavesdrop on your password and your files in transit. You should go out of your way to enable secure FTP and set a very secure password if you do this.

When exposing server software to the Internet, you have to worry about configuring it securely and keeping it updated. You probably don’t want to use server software like this on your home PC when there are easier solutions available.

Cloud Storage Services

Microsoft once offered a remote file-fetching solution that allowed you to access a PC’s files over the Internet as part of the Windows Live Mesh application. They discontinued that product in favor of SkyDrive, now known as OneDrive.

Like Dropbox and Google Drive, OneDrive is a cloud file storage solution that provides you with a special folder on your PC. Files and folders you place into this folder are uploaded to your cloud storage account online and synced to all your PCs. You can run the client on all your PCs to sync files, or you can access the service via your browser or mobile app to download individual files you need.

Microsoft discontinued Windows Live Mesh because they believe a cloud storage service is the ideal way for an average user to access their files. You don’t have to leave your PC online, install server software, or use a dedicated device. You can’t access any file you want on your PC — you’ll have to sync the files you care about and access them.

This may not be the ideal solution for power users, but it is the simplest solution for the average user who wants to access their personal documents from anywhere. It gives you an online backup, too.

We recommend using either TeamViewer (if you want to access files stored on your PC) or a cloud storage service (if you’re happy syncing your files online). If you have a dedicated NAS device at home, that device may help you set up access to its files over the Internet. If you have a larger network with multiple file shares — such as a business network — you may want to set up a VPN Server.

Don’t set up a VPN server, SSH server, or FTP server unless you know what you’re doing. Configure the software incorrectly or use insecure server software and your computer could be compromised by port-scanning bots that scan for open servers and attempt to compromise them.

It can be quite challenging to connect external hard drives remotely. Especially when it is needed to access the files from several computers on the network. That is when it calls for you to share an external drive – either with the Windows built-in tools or with the help of advanced USB over Network software for USB drive sharing.

So the question is how to share external hard drives on a network? Read on to find the best way to share an external hard drive over a network.

Share external hard drive over network – software method

Follow these steps to share hard drive over network:

That’s it! You now have all the functionality that you would have with a direct connection to the USB device.

Check out the video guide with the detailed steps on how to share hard drive over the network

Why is it the most versatile way of sharing hard drives over the network

How to connect an external hard drive to WiFi router

A variety of routers nowadays have a USB port that can be used for connecting USB drives to share with other machines on your network. Once you’ve located the USB port on your router, go ahead and attach your USB external hard drive. Then, you can share an external hard drive by mapping it as a network drive over a WiFi network.

Step-by-step instructions to connect hard drive to the router:

You first need to find it in the router’s settings. Use a web browser on the WiFi network and type in the IP address of the router. Often it is 192.168.1.1.

Pros: There are no additional hardware components or cables required to implement this method of sharing a hard drive over a network.

Cons: It is limited, however, by the range of the WiFi signal so will not provide remote access over great distances.

How to share a network drive in Windows 10

There are many situations where it’s helpful to share a drive on Windows 10 computers. You might want to share a collection of images, videos, or music files with your friends and colleagues. Many times, a large external hard drive that is physically attached to a computer requires access by other network-connected machines.

Here are the steps to follow if you want to share a hard drive over the network with Windows 10 systems. The Windows account sharing the device is required to be an admin account. One issue that needs to be addressed before you start is to password protect the drive that you intend to share. When connecting the drive over the network you will be prompted to enter a password and a blank is not acceptable. Your best strategy is to secure your drive with a password.

On the computer attached to the drive:

1. Share the drive with Windows Advanced Sharing by right-clicking on the drive and selecting Give access to -> Advanced Sharing
2. Enter the name you will use to identify the drive to network users.
3. Choose Permissions and check to Allow Full Control if you want to read and write to the drive from remote computers.

On the remote machine that will access the shared drive:

1. Select the Map network drive.
2. Choose the drive letter you want to give the shared drive and enter the IP address of the sharing computer and drive name you defined earlier in this format: \\IP_address\drive_name.
3. Select the Reconnect at sign-in and Connect using different credentials options.
4. You will be prompted for login credentials from the computer sharing the drive in the format IP_address\username where the IP address is the same used above and the username is the login on the sharing computer.

Add an exception to Windows Internet options to eliminate warning messages when moving data.

1. Go to the Control Panel and Internet Options
2. Navigate to the Security tab and choose Sites.
3. Select Advanced and Add with the IP address used to map the drive.

Share storage through a high-speed USB cable

We will also show you how to use a high-speed USB cable to share storage between computers. The solution is compliant with both USB 1.1 and 2.0. specifications. USB 2.0 is a good solution for sharing USB drives. You are, however, limited by the length of the cable which does not make this a viable solution for sharing devices with remote users.

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If you own a netbook you will know what we mean when we say sacrificing a DVD drive can sometimes be a pain. Net burner sets out to solve this problem by letting you use the drive on another pc remotely.

Note: Keep in mind that you will have to install Net Burner on both the PC that hosts the drive, as well as the PC that you are connecting from.

Head over to the paragon website, and fill out a some quick information so that you can receive your download link via email.

Soon after you hit the submit button, you will receive an email with your details to log into the paragon download section. Follow the instructions in the email to quickly download your free copy of Net Burner.

The installation process is a next, next, finish matter and should take no longer than 30 Seconds to complete. When you get to the installation type the machine that has the optical drive only needs the Server components.

The PC that you are connecting from only requires the client components.

Once it is open the program on the PC with no drive, it should search your network for available drives.

Click next and that’s all there is to it. As you can see it will add the drive as if it is locally attached.

This will work on Windows XP, 7 and 8 as well as Server 2008

November 8, 2019

By Peter Barnett

”“”This article shows necessary actions for mounting a network drive with administrator rights.

If you have a local network set up at home or at work between devices, you have access to a shared folder on another computer, and also if you have a network drive (NAS), or a USB drive is connected to the router, then in Windows 10 can be connected as a network drive. In this article we will look at this process on the example of Windows 10. But in other versions of Windows there are almost no differences.

By connecting a network drive, we can quickly access a specific network folder. All network drives are displayed in the explorer (this computer). Of course, to connect a shared folder as a separate drive, our computer must find these shared folders. Simply put, in the explorer, on the Network tab, we should have access to folders on other computers on the network, to a network drive, or a router (if a USB flash drive or disk is connected to it).

If you have devices there, then you can connect their shared folders as a network drive. If they are not, or not only the necessary computers, or drives, then it is possible that you need to configure the local network.

1. Create a New Admin User (Type From the Command Line)

“Net user” + username + “” + password + “/ add” (for example: net user pcunlocker 123 / add ) — create the user “pcunlocker” with the password “123”

“net localgroup” + group_name + “” + username + “/ add” (for example: net localgroup administrators pcunlocker / add ) — the user “pcunlocker” becomes the administrator

2. Create Temporary File tmp.inf

Create a file “C: \ windows \ security \ templates \ tmp.inf”, which should contain:

[version]
signature = “$ CHICAGO $”
DriverVer = 07/01 / 2001,5.1.2600.0
[Profile Description]
% SCEProfileDescription%
[Registry Values]
MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Lsa \ ForceGuest = 4.0

3. Import It Into Local Policies

Type the command that will create the file and import it into local policies, this is necessary in order for local policies to allow access as a normal input and not as a guest.

Secedit / configure / db c: \ windows \ security \ database \ tmp.sdb / cfg c: \ windows \ security \ templates \ tmp.inf”

Description of the step by step command:

• secedit is a program that applies local policy settings
• / configure — a command that uses settings from the saved “c: \ windows \ security \ templates \ tmp.inf”
• / db is a database that “secedit” saves and imports into local policies, in this case it is c: \ windows \ security \ database \ tmp.sdb

4. Then Correct the Network Drive

You can also correct the network drive itself, and make it multiplayer

• from the beginning, delete it “net share” + drive letter + “$ / delete”
• create anew, but with the “unlimited” parameter: “net share” + drive-letter + “$ =” + drive-letter + “: \ / UNLIMITED”

When you connect a disk, you must use: “\\ ip-address \ drive-letter $”, and use the created User and password with administrator rights.

5. Connect Shared Folder as Network Drive on Windows 10

Go to “This Computer”. Click on “Computer” – “Map Network Drive”.

Click on the “Browse” button, select the necessary shared folder from the network environment and click “Ok”.

Drive letter can be left by default, or choose any other.

If you need to specify a different username / password to access this folder, check the box “Use other credentials”. But as a rule, it is not necessary to do.

Please note: depending on the sharing settings on the device to which you want to connect, you may need to specify a username and password.

Similarly, you can connect another computer to the local network.

All mapped drives will be displayed in Windows 10 Explorer. On the “This Computer” tab.

To disconnect a drive from a network location, simply right-click on it and select Disconnect.

Also, if necessary, you can create a shortcut.

It will be placed on the desktop. And you will have access to the shared folder on another computer or network drive directly from the desktop.

Consider Using Action1 to Map Network Drive Remotely if:

• You need to perform an action on multiple computers simultaneously.
• You have remote employees with computers not connected to your corporate network.

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Remote Desktop Connection is a useful feature in Windows that allows you to log on and view the desktop of another computer via your internet connection from your own computer. This article will explain how to use your local drives during a Remote Desktop session.

Using Local Drives

Within the ‘new’ computer everything will be as it normally is when you log in at school/work. So, in My Computer, the drives will all be the same as you would find normally. However, it only shows the drives on the remote computer as a default, but you may want it to your own drives on your computer – local drives.

This is quite a simple process, but for some reason it is hidden away within the Remote Desktop options, but here’s how you do it:

1: Open Remote Desktop Connection: Start – All Programs – Accessories – Remote Desktop Connection

2: When the Window pops up, click options

3: Click on the Local Resources Tab

4: In the Local Devices & Resources Section, check or uncheck the boxes (according to your own preference) and then click more.

5: A new window will now pop up with another series of check boxes. Here is where you choose whether to show your local drives or not. In the box there is a Drives section, and this is where you choose to show them or not – if you expand it it will show all your currently connected drives, and you can choose whether to show these or not, and also a useful feature; ‘Drives that I connect to later.’ It is worth checking this as well.

With regards to the other options, check the box saying ‘Supported Plug & Play Devices’ because this will allow any new devices that you plug in (that use Plug & play, like virtually all new USB devices do)

Finally, smart cards will probably already be checked, and you can choose whether you would like these and serial ports to be used in your remote session.

Personally I have everything checked, but this is up to you!

6: Ok, so now that you have enabled all the drives, you have to load up your Remote Desktop Connection and then log in like you normally do.

7: Click on My Computer and you can now see that it has changed.

Before it will have had 1 and possibly 2 sections: Network Location (showing the drive/s on the network computer) and then possibly Devices with Removable Storage (as it says, only on the remote computer, so these are not actually removable to you at home!)

Now there is a third section – Other

The drives listed here are all the drives on your computer. Unfortunately drive names are not carried across, so unless you know the actual drive names you may have to work out which is which by trial and error (tip: the c drive is almost always your system drive)

When you open one of the drives it is just like normal – everything will be in the same place, and, of course, if you try to open something it will open on the remote computer!

It should end up having the usual ‘My Computer, but with your own drives at the bottom

They will be called – (computer name) and then drive letter

This process should work, but any problems just leave a forum post.

It’s possible that you do not have an optical drive on your Mac. But, that does not stop you from being able to access files from a CD or DVD.

One of the major changes that I had to deal with is the absence of an optical drive on the new MacBook Pro . It’s not really a primary drive. Although, there are times when it becomes really important and you are left with little or no option.

Yeah, it’s true that an external CD/DVD drive is a capable alternative and you also have the cloud-based services that you can use to transfer files digitally. But, once in a while, you still need to check and move files on a disc and that’s when you remember the optical drive.

But there is no need to worry. There is a Remote Disc feature that you easily use to carry out this function. This feature makes it possible to view and access files on a Mac or a personal computer that does not have an optical drive.

The Minimum Requirements

The major requirement is that the Mac that you want to use with the Remote Disc feature must not have an optical drive. If the Mac has an optical drive, the Remote Disc option will not come up when you search for it in Finder.

Also, the disc that you want to work on must also support the Remote Disc feature for it to be able to work. This is because Remote Disc does not work with specific types of media especially media files that are copy-protected.

You will not be able to view or work on discs like audio CD, Blu-ray movies, game discs that are copy-protected, recordable discs that you wish to burn or erase and also it does not support Microsoft installation discs.

Setting up Remote Sharing on Mac

It is very easy to setup the Remote Disc program from one Mac to another; all you have to do is mark box in your System Preferences. You can follow the tips below to learn how to set up Remote disc on your Mac

1. Tap on the Apple Menu symbol on the Mac that has an optical drive
2. Click on System Preferences
3. Tap on Sharing
4. Mark the box for the option DVD or CD Sharing
5. If you will like to secure your content, mark the box for the option Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD Drive

You will see a green light on the Sharing page as soon as the DVD or CD sharing is activated.

Setting Up Remote Sharing on Windows PC

It is also simple to share your CD or DVD drive on a Windows PC just like sharing on a Mac. The main difference is that you will need to install some other stuff first. Follow the tips below

1. You will need to download and then install Apple’s DVD or CD Sharing software on the Window PC
2. Locate your PC’s Control Panel click on it
3. Look for the Hardware and Sound , click on it
4. Select DVD or SD Sharing Options
5. Mark the box for the option DVD or CD Sharing
6. If you will like to secure your content, mark the box for Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD Drive

You will need to include ODSAgent and RemoteInstallMacOSX to the list of programs that are allowed if you are using a firewall on your PC .

Having Access to Files From a Remote Disc on Your Mac

As soon as you activate the Remote Disc program on your Mac or PC that has an optical drive, you will be to locate it in Finder on your Mac. Follow the tips below

1. Launch a Finder window on your Mac that does not have an optical drive
2. On the sidebar menu, navigate to the option Remote Disc (u nder Devices) and select it
3. Double-click on the Computer that you wish to view the optical drive from
4. Tap on Connect or Ask to Use placed in the left corner of the Finder window
5. If you have activated the prompt to ask first, return to the Mac that has the optical drive and choose Accept

Once you have connected the Mac to the optical drive, you will be able to view files in the CD or DVD. All you need to do now is double click on any file that you wish to open. And, if you want to have a copy of the file, just drag it to your desktop.

Disconnecting your Mac From the Remote Disc on Another Computer

After you have finished working on the CD or DVD on the Mac with the optical drive, you can easily disconnect your Mac by selecting the Disconnect option, you will see it in the upper left corner of the Finder.

But if you can’t see the Disconnect icon in Finder, you can also disconnect by clicking on the Eject button placed next to Remote Disc in the Finder window. Also, you can simply eject the CD or DVD from the Mac with the optical drive. You will then be asked to confirm if you wish to remove the disc.

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Need to access files on another PC in a different location? With a few exceptions, you can perform that trick as long as both machines are running Microsoft’s OneDrive.

Microsoft’s OneDrivestorage service offers a handy way to save your files in the cloud and across different PCs. The same documents, photos, and other files are not only backed up and stored online but are synchronized across the cloud and all your computers and mobile devices. However, you can also use OneDrive to access folders and fetch files directly on another PC—and those files don’t need to be part of your OneDrive group.

Setup Requirements

There are a few requirements for this fetching process to work.

• You’ll need a Microsoft Account to use OneDrive.

• Both PCs need to be connected to the internet with OneDrive active and the fetch setting turned on.

• You can fetch files stored on a PC running Windows 7, 8, and 10 but not 8.1.

• You can connect to the remote PC and access its stored files from a PC running 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 as well as from a mobile device such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

• You can also fetch files stored on a Windows PC from a Mac, but you can’t fetch files stored on a Mac.

• When you connect to a PC to fetch files, Windows may require a verification code.

• Make sure you’re running OneDrive on both PCs—the one you want to use to access files and the one where the files are stored. If not, install it via Microsoft’s OneDrive website (Opens in a new window) . After OneDrive is installed, you’ll see a OneDrive icon (the one that looks like a cloud) in the Windows system tray.

Now that all the requirements and setup are out of the way, let’s check out the process.

Set Up PC for Fetching

Fire up the PC that’s storing the files you would want to access and right-click on the OneDrive icon. From the pop-up menu, click on the command for Settings, then click the Settings tab in the OneDrive window that pops up.

Check the setting for “Let me use OneDrive to fetch any of the files on this PC.” You should also check the setting to “Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows” if it’s not already turned on. This way OneDrive is always active when you load Windows. Click OK.

Locate Files to Fetch

Now turn to the computer that will do the fetching. Launch the OneDrive website (Opens in a new window) from your web browser and sign in. The next screen may ask if your account is used for work or school or is a personal account. Assuming you use the personal OneDrive service, click the option for Personal Account.

Type the password for your OneDrive account and click the Sign in button. Your personal OneDrive page pops up displaying the folders included in your OneDrive synchronization. On the left side of the page, click the link that says PCs.

You’ll see a list of all your PCs running OneDrive. Click the name of the PC from which you want to fetch a file or files.

A Security check notice may pop up at this point. If so, click the “Sign in with a security code” link to continue.

Type in the last four digits of your phone number and click “Send Code.” Your phone should receive a code as a text message. Type that code into the Code field in OneDrive.

If you don’t want to be bothered using a code on this computer each time you access this page, check the option that says: “I sign in frequently on this device. Don’t ask me for a code.” Click the Submit button.

Access Files

You should now see a page with large tiles for each of the folders on your remote PC, including your favorites, libraries, C drive, CD/DVD drive, and any network drives. Click the tile that contains the file you want.

Drill down to the specific file you wish to view and click it. Images will automatically display in the OneDrive window. To view other files, you’ll need their respective applications. For example, if you want to view a PDF, you’ll need Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. To listen to a music file or play a video, you’ll need Windows Media Player or a similar program. To view an Excel spreadsheet, you’ll need Microsoft Excel.

After you select the file and confirm the application, it opens full screen. If the file is editable, such as an Excel spreadsheet or Microsoft Word document, you can make changes to it. However, if the file opens as read-only, you can’t re-save it with your edits back to the remote PC. Instead, you have to save a copy of the file on your current PC. To do this in a program such as Word or Excel, click File > Save As, then enter a name and location for the modified file.

Right-click the file as it appears in OneDrive for a few different options. You can now opt to download a copy to your current computer or upload it to OneDrive. This menu also gives you the ability to view specific properties, including the file type, created and modified dates, and location and size.

You can navigate back to the home screen for the remote PC by clicking its name in the list on the left pane. From there, click the tile for the C drive to explore the entire computer. When you’re done, simply close the OneDrive web page or pages that you opened.

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Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016

When you connect to your PC by using a Remote Desktop client, you’re creating a peer-to-peer connection. This means you need direct access to the PC (sometimes called “the host”). If you need to connect to your PC from outside of the network your PC is running on, you need to enable that access. You have a couple of options: use port forwarding or set up a VPN.

Enable port forwarding on your router

Port forwarding simply maps the port on your router’s IP address (your public IP) to the port and IP address of the PC you want to access.

Specific steps for enabling port forwarding depend on the router you’re using, so you’ll need to search online for your router’s instructions. For a general discussion of the steps, check out wikiHow to Set Up Port Forwarding on a Router.

Before you map the port you’ll need the following:

PC internal IP address: Look in Settings > Network & Internet > Status > View your network properties. Find the network configuration with an “Operational” status and then get the IPv4 address.

Your public IP address (the router’s IP). There are many ways to find this – you can search (in Bing or Google) for “my IP” or view the Wi-Fi network properties (for Windows 10).

Port number being mapped. In most cases this is 3389 – that’s the default port used by Remote Desktop connections.

Admin access to your router.

You’re opening your PC up to the internet, which is not recommended. If you must, make sure you have a strong password set for your PC. It is preferable to use a VPN.

After you map the port, you’ll be able to connect to your host PC from outside the local network by connecting to the public IP address of your router (the second bullet above).

The router’s IP address can change – your internet service provider (ISP) can assign you a new IP at any time. To avoid running into this issue, consider using Dynamic DNS – this lets you connect to the PC using an easy to remember domain name, instead of the IP address. Your router automatically updates the DDNS service with your new IP address, should it change.

With most routers you can define which source IP or source network can use port mapping. So, if you know you’re only going to connect from work, you can add the IP address for your work network – that lets you avoid opening the port to the entire public internet. If the host you’re using to connect uses dynamic IP address, set the source restriction to allow access from the whole range of that particular ISP.

You might also consider setting up a static IP address on your PC so the internal IP address doesn’t change. If you do that, then the router’s port forwarding will always point to the correct IP address.

Use a VPN

If you connect to your local area network by using a virtual private network (VPN), you don’t have to open your PC to the public internet. Instead, when you connect to the VPN, your RD client acts like it’s part of the same network and be able to access your PC. There are a number of VPN services available – you can find and use whichever works best for you.

Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2

You can use Remote Desktop to connect to and control your PC from a remote device by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client (available for Windows, iOS, macOS and Android). When you allow remote connections to your PC, you can use another device to connect to your PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk.

You can use Remote Desktop to connect to Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise, Windows 8.1 and 8 Enterprise and Pro, Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, and Windows Server versions newer than Windows Server 2008. You can’t connect to computers running a Home edition (like Windows 10 Home).

To connect to a remote PC, that computer must be turned on, it must have a network connection, Remote Desktop must be enabled, you must have network access to the remote computer (this could be through the Internet), and you must have permission to connect. For permission to connect, you must be on the list of users. Before you start a connection, it’s a good idea to look up the name of the computer you’re connecting to and to make sure Remote Desktop connections are allowed through its firewall.

How to enable Remote Desktop

The simplest way to allow access to your PC from a remote device is using the Remote Desktop options under Settings. Since this functionality was added in the Windows 10 Fall Creators update (1709), a separate downloadable app is also available that provides similar functionality for earlier versions of Windows. You can also use the legacy way of enabling Remote Desktop, however this method provides less functionality and validation.

Windows 10 Fall Creator Update (1709) or later

You can configure your PC for remote access with a few easy steps.

1. On the device you want to connect to, select Start and then click the Settings icon on the left.
2. Select the System group followed by the Remote Desktop item.
3. Use the slider to enable Remote Desktop.
4. It is also recommended to keep the PC awake and discoverable to facilitate connections. Click Show settings to enable.
5. As needed, add users who can connect remotely by clicking Select users that can remotely access this PC.
   1. Members of the Administrators group automatically have access.
6. Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You’ll need this to configure the clients.

Windows 7 and early version of Windows 10

To configure your PC for remote access, download and run the Microsoft Remote Desktop Assistant. This assistant updates your system settings to enable remote access, ensures your computer is awake for connections, and checks that your firewall allows Remote Desktop connections.

All versions of Windows (Legacy method)

To enable Remote Desktop using the legacy system properties, follow the instructions to Connect to another computer using Remote Desktop Connection.

Should I enable Remote Desktop?

If you only want to access your PC when you are physically using it, you don’t need to enable Remote Desktop. Enabling Remote Desktop opens a port on your PC that is visible to your local network. You should only enable Remote Desktop in trusted networks, such as your home. You also don’t want to enable Remote Desktop on any PC where access is tightly controlled.

Be aware that when you enable access to Remote Desktop, you are granting anyone in the Administrators group, as well as any additional users you select, the ability to remotely access their accounts on the computer.

You should ensure that every account that has access to your PC is configured with a strong password.

Why allow connections only with Network Level Authentication?

If you want to restrict who can access your PC, choose to allow access only with Network Level Authentication (NLA). When you enable this option, users have to authenticate themselves to the network before they can connect to your PC. Allowing connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with NLA is a more secure authentication method that can help protect your computer from malicious users and software. To learn more about NLA and Remote Desktop, check out Configure NLA for RDS Connections.

If you’re remotely connecting to a PC on your home network from outside of that network, don’t select this option.

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If you have recently purchased a Windows 2019 Server (Dedicated/VPS), you may want to transfer some of your files from your local machine. This is possible through FTP connection; however, no FTP server is installed on most of the Windows Dedicated Servers by default. Therefore, the simplest way to transfer/copy files between the server and your local machine is to copy via the Remote Desktop.

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Using Windows Remote Desktop built in feature, you can transfer files between your local machine on the server network. You can select the folder that holds the files, and the server can find and connect to that folder. Remote Desktop Connection feature in Windows allows you to control the remote server where you can share your local drive and transfer files between the two machines. File transfer using this feature is secured because the drive or folders are not being shared permanently but is only allowed as long as the Remote Desktop Session is active. Using Remote Desktop Connection, you can redirect the local disk drives, including the hard disk drives, CD-ROM disk drives, floppy disk drives, and mapped network disk drives. You can transfer files between the local host and the remote computer in the same way that you copy files from a network share. This method of transferring files is far easy compared to FTP and saves lots of time.

In the following steps, we will see how to connect to your server using Remote Desktop Connection and share your local drives’ files.

Note: The ‘RDP’ function is not enabled by default yet for new Windows Server 2019 installations (due to security reasons) but can be enabled via the Server Manager. To enable the same, please follow Step 1. If the RDP function is already enabled on your server, please skip to Step 2.

Step 1: Connect to your server using VNC or IPMI.

Click on the Start menu, followed by the Server Manager. Once the window is open, click on Local Server on the left. One of the visible options is Remote Desktop, whose status is ‘Disabled‘ by default. Click it to enable Remote Desktop.This should enable the Remote desktop feature.

Step 2: Connect to your server using Remote Desktop Connection.

Start Remote Desktop Connection (Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> Remote Desktop Connection). You can also open this application by running the application mstsc.exe from the run prompt.

Enter your server IP address along with the port. Now, before you click on the Connect button, click on the Show Options button on the bottom left of the window.

Step 3: Open Local Resources option

Click on the Options drop-down and then select the Local Resource tab. At the Local Resources tab, click on the More button.

Step 4: Select the drive/folders.

You can now select the local drives you would like to share with your Remote server. Click on the checkbox to select the drive and click OK to continue. Now, click on Connect to establish a connection with your server.

Step 5: Explore My Computer to view your connected drive

Once you are connected to your server, you can see the selected drives under Devices and Drives under This PC on your server. You can drag-and-drop files from the attached drives to your remote server.

There is another way you can transfer files once you are connected to your server using Remote Desktop Connection by drag and drop or copy and paste files from your local machine to your remote machine. However, this method is not recommended as there is a massive amount of overhead with this option, and you should try not to use it for transferring more than a few files or a few dozen Megabytes at a time.

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A home network backup system maintains copies of your personal electronic data files in case of computer failures, theft or disasters. You can manage your own home network backups or choose to use an online service. Considering the impact of possibly losing irreplaceable family photos and documents, the time and money you spend on network backups is definitely a worthwhile investment.

Backup to Discs

Full control over which files are backed up and when.

Optical discs are relatively inexpensive.

Local discs are easy to damage or misplace.

People often don’t backup frequently enough.

One simple way to backup your data is to “burn” copies onto optical discs. Using this method, you can manually choose the individual files and folders you want to backup from each computer, then use the computer’s CD or DVD writing program to make file copies. If all of your computers have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM writer, you do not even need to access the network as part of the backup procedure.

Most homes have at least one computer on the network without its own disc writer, however. For these, you can set up file sharing and remotely transfer data onto the optical disc over the home network.

Backup to a Local Server

Automatic backup capability with suitable software.

Frees up resources (e.g., burners) on the home computers.

Server is in the same location as the computers and susceptible to the same theft/fire/flood risks.

NAS devices are more expensive than discs.

Instead of burning multiple disks on possibly several different computers, consider setting up a backup server on your home network. A backup server contains a large hard disk drive (sometimes more than one for increased reliability) and has local network access to receive files from the other home computers.

Several companies manufacture Network Attached Storage devices that function as simple backup servers. Alternatively, more technically inclined homeowners may opt to set up their own backup server using an ordinary computer and home network backup software.

Backup to a Remote Hosting Service

Automatic backup capability.

Servers are located away from the home with lower risk from theft or natural disaster.

Can be a very expensive option for large amounts of data.

Relies on providers being reputable with provisions in place if a data hosting business shuts down or is acquired by a different business.

Several vendors offer remote data backup services. Instead of making copies of data within the home, these online backup services copy files from the home network to their servers over the internet and store subscribers’ data in their protected facilities.

After signing up with one of these remote hosting services, often you need only to install the provider’s software, and internet network backups can happen automatically thereafter. These services charge monthly or yearly fees based on the amount of data being backed up, although some providers also offer free (ad-supported) storage for smaller-sized backups.

Consider the Cloud

Backup services and procedures, by their very design, snapshot files at a given point in time. However, most modern cloud-storage vendors — Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Dropbox — support file mirroring, which is the practice of storing one copy of the file on a device’s filesystem and another copy on a synced folder with the cloud-hosting provider. This process isn’t the same as backups, but the net result is the same: You’ve got files locally and remotely, thus protecting your data.

Cloud services and backup services aren’t synonyms. If, for example, a virus attacks the files you’ve synced to a cloud service, the files in both places are compromised. With a true backup service, however, the lack of persistent two-way sync means you’ve got some flexibility to travel backward in time to recover your data.

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You have a digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR) recording and storing all your surveillance footage while you want to access their video recorder remotely over the internet from a mobile phone, web browsers or a computer at another location outside your home.

So how do you connect NVR/DVR to the internet and set up or configure them for remote viewing or access outside your home network?

Could You View or Access a DVR/NVR Remotely

DVRs/NVRs are normally equipped with standard processors and embedded operating systems; however, many old analog DVRs don’t have the ability to connect it to the internet for remote viewing.

DVRs/NVRs that have a built-in network capability can be accessed over the internet remotely or outside your home network on a computer, desktop video surveillance software, phone apps or web browsers.

How Do You Connect a DVR/NVR to the Internet

If a CCTV DVR or NVR don’t have a built-in WiFi support, then you have to run internet cable (CAT 5 or CAT 6 Ethernet cable) to connect your DVR or NVR to the internet via the router.

Of course, by using another WiFi router/access point as a wireless bridge, you could connect a CCTV DVR to your router wirelessly.

How Do You Set Up or Configure a CCTV DVR or NVR for Remote Viewing

To connect a DVR/NVR to the internet or configure a DVR/NVR for remote viewing, first and foremost, connect your DVR/NVR to your network router either via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.

Network–enabled DVRs could be configured for remote viewing. Port forwarding is the key to remote viewing and remote access. By forwarding ports (HTTP port and Server port) on your DVRs and your router, you punch a hole in your home network firewall and allow access to the video stream remotely from outside of your home network (also known as LAN).

Port forwarding works when you want to view live video feeds or footage on NVRs over the internet on web browsers like IE, FireFox or Google Chrome web browser.

Alternatively, you could use NVR viewing software, video surveillance software or ONVIF supported third-party video management software to view your NVRs remotely, such as Blue Iris, Milestones, or ZoomMinder.

To view your NVR on a viewing software, video management software or mobile apps remotely, one of the simplest approaches is to connect the NVR to the internet and view footage remotely via account login or via UID, a unique a unique ID number registered and integrated at the developer level, such as Reolink NVRs.

Depending on different models, users can use NVR’s IP address to log into the NVR viewing software.

View Reolink NVRs on Reolink Client or mobile phone app, normally, is effortlessly easy; all you need to do is to log in your NVR account (name and password) and access NVRs for remote viewing and video playback.

How to Connect Wireless IP Cameras to NVRs Wirelessly

Chances are you don’t have a wireless security camera system with an NVR with built-in WiFi capability.

While you have a PoE wired security camera system with a PoE NVR, more often than not, you are placing a wireless security camera in a remote location where you couldn’t or hard to run a network cable to your PoE NVR.

In such case, users could use your WiFi router act as a bridge to connect your WiFi IP cameras to your PoE NVR wirelessly without running network cables at all.

While doing so, make sure both of your wireless security cameras are connected to your router wirelessly and your NVR is connected to your router via Ethernet cable.

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I hand no trouble with my old computer and nvr 10s –then I bought a new computer and lost everything. How can I get my nvr onto my new computer?

Hi, Bob, please confirm that you have put your new computer into the same LAN that you are running. You can try to download client offered by the NVR’s manufacturer if it is available or other trusted third-party viewers to watch live view on your new computer. Hope this would help.

My NVR keeps asking me to install a plug-in. I do and restart, but it just tells me to do it again. I tried firefox, chrome and edge browsers.

You should try internet explorer, the plugin only works in that browser.

Been using a RLC-511w for 1 month, added to my RLN8-410-E. Wireless camera stopped connecting. Plugged in with Ethernet cable still won’t connect. Reset to factory defaults, connected via Ethernet, still cannot connect to camera. I removed microSD card and tried all over again. Still cannot connect. Please help!

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Centralizing your photos and videos on a network drive makes them accessible to all machines on your network. Robocopy, a Windows Command Line Utility, will keep files in sync with your main library.

My home has many computers and many screens, but just one central library of photos, music, and videos. My main computer stores all my multimedia (and the backups). But rather than keeping my main computer on at all times (it’s a power-hungry mid-tower), I mirror my photos and videos to a network drive that’s plugged into my router.

Originally, I was using SyncToy to keep my main multimedia library in sync with the network drive library. But for inexplicable reasons, SyncToy has been running monstrously slow ever since I upgraded to Windows 7 and Windows 8. Since Microsoft stopped supporting SyncToy about four years ago, it’s unlikely that it’ll be fixed. So, I’ve started using Robocopy instead. And so far, it works great.

I can sync a folder pair consisting of my main photo library and a folder on my network drive. And like with SyncToy, Robocopy will also delete files on the network drive that no longer exists in my collection. Best of all, Robocopy is free (it comes built-in to Windows).

Use Robocopy Command Line Tool

Robocopy is a command line tool. To mirror a folder to another folder (in my case, the folder on my network drive), use the following switches:

robocopy source_directory target_directory /MIR

Replace source_directory and target_directory with the appropriate folder paths. Note that you’ll have to wrap it in quotes if there are spaces in the folder path.

That’s the basic command you’ll need. It only has one switch: /MIR. /MIR is a combination of the /e and /purge switches, which, collectively, copy all subdirectories (including empty subdirectories) and delete files and directories that no longer exist in the source directory. /MIR also overwrites the directory security settings (unlike /e) if the directory already exists.

Simply type the above command into cmd.exe to make it happen.

The progress of the file copy will be shown in the command window. Afterward, you’ll get a summary of the files transferred. Here, you’ll see that 2 files were copied and 1 was deleted because it didn’t exist in the source directory. Only 1 directory was copied because the other directory was the root, which already existed.

To save yourself the trouble of typing that in each time you import photos to your library, you can copy and paste the command into Notepad and save it with the .bat extension.

Then, all you have to do is double-click it to run it.

With a batch file, you can also automate it to run once a week, daily, etc. similar to my earlier tip on how to automatically wake and sleep your computer using Windows Task Scheduler. Just sub out the wake.bat and sleep.bat for mirror.bat.

Other Switches and Tweaks

There are two other switches I use with my Robocopy mirror batch file. The first is the /z switch. This enables Restart mode, which lets you resume a large transfer if it’s been interrupted. With large movie files, this may come in handy. But with network drives, it does slow things down a bit.

The other one I use is /LOG. This writes the status of the transfer to a log file, rather than displaying it in the command prompt. This is handy when the transfer runs automatically when I’m away, so I can go back and view it. I save the log in my Dropbox folder, so I can view it from my phone or another computer to see if the transfer occurred.

My entire batch file looks like this:

Conclusion

Overall, Robocopy has been working well for me. It keeps my files in sync so they are available to all the devices on my network. And it seems to be considerably faster than SyncToy. Usually, I sync right away whenever I do an import, but if I forget, it runs once a day at 5 AM (which is about 15 minutes before I sit down at my computer first thing in the morning).

Also, this will work much better for you if you use one directory for your photos and videos. If you have multiple directories, things can get a little more complex. But it could be as simple as running multiple Robocopy commands (one for each folder pair to keep in sync).

What do you use to mirror files to your network drive? Let us know in the comments!

This article will show you how to backup network drive to local drive in Windows 10 with the best network drive backup software – AOMEI Backupper.

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What is a network drive?

A network drive is a computer storage device that is installed and operated over a computer network – usually a local area network (LAN). It provides the same data storage to the users who are on the same network and access services as a standard disk drive, but the data is transferred from a remote computer to your computer over a network connection.

Why need to backup network drive to local drive in Windows 10?

As we all know, network drive makes it easier for you to store and share files without using up computer resources. So, some users try to store files on network drive to make use of its high-capacity and in case of hard drive failures. However, users may also need to back up network drive to local drive sometimes. The reasons why they do this were shown below:

вњї To protect data: If there is something wrong with the network, you can’t connect to the shared location to see the file. What’s more, network drive is easily infected by malware and virus.
вњї To view files easily: If you need to view the files on network drive frequently, backing up network drive to local drive is easier for you to view files. Because you can avoid typing network drive path each time.

Mapping a network drive on your Windows 10 PC

To have Windows 10 backup network drive to local drive, you can map a network drive to your computer directly, and when a drive has been mapped, you can access the files on the drive just like a local hard drive.

How to map a network drive?

1. Open Windows Explorer or My Computer from the Windows Start Menu. Click “Map network drive” in the Tools menu.
2. When a new “Map Network Drive” window opens, choose an available drive letter from the dropdown list.

1. Select a folder that you want to have mapped as a drive, then click on OK.
2. Tick “Reconnect at sign-in” if you want this network drive to be mapped permanently. Otherwise, this drive won’t be mapped once the user logs out of this computer. Then click “Finish“.

Actually, mapping network drives can only help you view files more conveniently, your files are still stored on a network drive. And if you don’t make a backup, your files are still at risk of losing. So, it is necessary to backup network files to local drive in Windows10/8/7.

Best Windows 10 backup software to backup network drive

To keep the data safe, users always backup network drive to external hard drive or local hard drive, etc. However, if there are a large number of files on your network drive, manual copy and paste method is definitely not feasible. Because it will waste much time, especially if you need to do this backup job regularly. Therefore, you could turn to reliable free backup software like AOMEI Backupper Standard.

вќЂ It is professional backup software for Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista.
вќЂ It can help you backup network drive to a local drive, DVD/CD, USB flash drive, or other external hard drives with simple steps.
вќЂ It allows you to set up a scheduled backup like daily/weekly/monthly to backup network drive automatically.
вќЂ It offers full/incremental/differential backup modes. If you want to perform scheduled differential backup, you need to upgrade to higher editions, such as, AOMEI Backupper Professional.

Backup network drive to local drive via AOMEI Backupper

1. Download AOMEI Backupper Standard, install and launch it. Click File Backup under Backup tab.

1. Click Add File or Add Folder according to your needs.

1. Select Share/NAS >Add Network location successively. Then, type display name, network path, and click OK to select the file or folder you need on network.

вњЋ Note: After adding the source folder from network location, you can put your mouse pointer on it and you’ll see a funnel icon. Click the icon to open “Filter settings”. This feature allows you to select which file extension you want to keep and which you want to abandon (It is available in AOMEI Backupper Professional, you can upgrade to it with a discount).

1. Click to choose your local hard drive as destination path and click Start Backup.

вњЋ Note: You can click “Schedule” to select Daily/Weekly/Monthly backup under General tab and Incremental/Differential backup under Advanced tab according to your needs.

Conclusion

AOMEI Backupper can help you backup network drive to local drive in Windows 10 directly and easily with only a few clicks. And its useful features like incremental backup can help you backup only changed files from network drive to other places automatically, saving much time and disk space.

And besides file backup, this software also supports system backup and disk backup, you can choose different backup functions according to your requirements. In addition, if you are a Windows Server user, you can download AOMEI Backupper Server to backup your network drive on Server.

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In this post we will go through the process on how to mount a network shared drive on Linux.The procedure is executed on Debian and Ubuntu distros using the cifs-utils and for CentOS as well. With this method, not only you can mount a network shared drive, you can also use this method to mount other network shared locations(network shared folders or other network shares). I have a network shared storage server, the server has HDDs in RAID configuration and the storage drives are shared over the network, I am going to use this setup as an example. Also in this post, we will cover the steps how to mount the network drives permanently and to mount automatically on boot.

UPDATE: published a post which covers another process how to setup a network share using NFS for Debian and Ubuntu, Rocky Linux 8 and Alma Linux – Alma Linx Rocky Linux 8, Ubuntu 20.04, Debian 10/11

There are couple of things we need to setup in order to make this configuration. We need to install an app called cifs-utils and we need to create a mount point. Also, for this to work – your network shared drive needs to be on a server with a static IP address.

Bellow you can find a video tutorial as well:

Mount a network shared drive on Linux

Creating a mount point

First we need to create our mount point for our network share and for that we need to use the terminal. We will create the mount point in the /mnt folder. Start the terminal and use the following command:

Installing cifs-utils

Next what we need to do is to install the cifs-utils utility. This software will helps to mount and manage our network shares. Another reason we’re going to use this software is because this software supports other non-Linux partition extensions, such as partitions which Windows use.

To install the software, use the command:

For apt package manager(Debian and Ubuntu based distros):

For RPM package manager(CentOS/Fedora):

Mounting the network share

Now we can mount the network shared drive. First, please note, the commands bellow are an example and the parameters which are used are for my network setup. They will not be same as how is your network configured. You need to apply parameters according to your network settings.

First we use the command if credentials are set to the network share(meaning, the username and password is required to access the network share):

Command description:

• sudo mount.cifs – To mount the network share using cifs software and with root privileges.
• //10.0.1.4/share – IP address and the name of the shared folder(this you need to change and to match your network settings)
• /mnt/share/nmshare/ – The mount point we created earlier where our network share will be placed.
• -o user=share,pass=share – Adding option to access the network share with credentials(adding username and password). Also, you can add option like this : -o username=share,password=share

If for your network share does not have credentials to access it, then you use the command to publicly mount the network share:

Mount permanently and automatically on boot

This method is optional and you do it if you want to.

. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION ON THIS STEP.

If you don’t do it properly, you could lock up your machine on the next restart. Fstab file is the boot process configuration file which has your HDD’s in it as well. So, if the file is not configured properly, you could prevent the machine from booting.

In order to make this configuration we need to access and edit the fstab config file. I kindly advise to backup the fstab config file first before making any changes to it. For this, we need to use the nano text editor and access the fstab file.

Use the command:

You need to get a window like this. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FILE add the following line(again the parameters needs to match your network settings):

This is an example if you have credentials set to access your network share. To mount the network share which does not have credentials, use this command:

Once you finish with editing the file, save and exit.

Summary

This was the process how to mount a network shared drive on Linux using cifs-utils. Here we covered the process mounting the network shared drive for Debian / Ubuntu based distros and for CentOs as well. If this does not work out for you, there’s another way as well using the NFS tool. We have showcased this procedure with NFS tool on Debian and Ubuntu.

Do you want to access specific files and folders on your Windows computer right from your iPhone or iPad? Thanks to the built-in Files app, it’s fairly simple and straightforward to connect to SMB file servers which includes shared Windows folders on a network.

This feature was added to the Files app in modern iOS and iPadOS releases, so if you’re running a version older than 13 you won’t find this option available on your device. Aside from that, you can take advantage of it as long as you’re sharing folders from your Windows computer on a local network. This makes it a whole lot easier to access files that are stored on your computer without fiddling around and installing third-party apps on to your device.

Read on to learn how you can access shared folders from Windows directly on an iPhone or iPad.

How to Access Windows Shared Folders from iPhone & iPad

If you don’t have any shared folders on your Windows PC, you’ll need to turn on sharing for a folder of your choice by right-clicking on the folder -> Properties -> Sharing. Also, you’ll need to obtain your computer’s local server IP address, username and password. If you’re unsure of your server address, open Command Prompt on your computer, type “ipconfig” and note down the line that reads “IPv4 Address”.

Open the built-in Files app on your iPhone or iPad.

In the Browse menu, tap on the “triple-dot” icon located at the top-right corner of your screen.

Now, tap on “Connect to Server”.

Next, type in your local server address that you obtained from Command Prompt. Tap on “Connect”.

Here, select “Registered User” and enter the local username and password for your computer. Once you’re done, tap “Next”.

This will establish the connection and you’ll be able to view all the shared folders on your computer. Tap on any of the folders to view its files and other contents.

If you have the necessary permissions for a folder, you’ll be able to move, rename and delete files from the shared folder. To do this, simply long-press on any of the files as shown below.

If you want to disconnect from your computer at any time, tap on the “eject” icon located right next to your computer’s local server address in the Browse menu.

That’s pretty much all you need to do. Now you know how to access shared folders on your Windows PC, right from your iPhone or iPad.

It’s worth mentioning that while SMB is typically associated with Windows shares, many other devices also use SMB for compatibility, and you’ll also be able to connect to SMB shares from other devices in the same way aside from Windows, including Linux, Mac, Android, and many other networked devices.

If you’re unable to connect to your computer, make sure that your iOS or iPadOS device is connected to the same local Wi-Fi network as your PC. This server connection feature is made possible with SMB protocol, which stands for Server Message Block. It allows your computer to share files and printers with different devices on a network.

Until iOS and iPadOS 13 came out, iPhone and iPad owners had to resort to third-party file manager apps from the App Store to take advantage of SMB server connectivity. Now that this feature is baked into the stock Files app, there’s no need to install additional third-party apps anymore to use SMb shares.

If you own a Mac or if your computer runs Linux, don’t feel left out. You can still connect to SMB shares from iPhone & iPad with Files app in a very similar way. This feature eliminates the need to manually transfer files from a computer to your iOS device and help save a lot of storage space. And if you’re on a Mac, you can also share files between a Mac and PC by using sharing in Finder.

Did you successfully connect to your Windows computer to access its shared folders from your iPhone and iPad? If not, what issues are you facing? What are your thoughts on this handy feature that’s built into the Files app? Let us know your experiences and thoughts run the comments.

Take advantage of your router’s USB port with a little trick that lets you share a hard drive with anyone on your Wi-Fi network.

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Cloud storage is expensive, but it’s not the only way to share a bunch of files across many devices. Instead, you can use an external hard drive and your router to create networked storage accessible to anyone on your Wi-Fi network.

When it’s set up, any files stored on that drive can be accessed by all devices on your network — even phones and tablets. Here’s how to set it up on Windows.

Step 1: Choose your drive

The drive you share can be as small as thumb drive, or as large as a 3TB external hard drive. Check your router’s manual to find out if there are any storage limitations, since some routers have a storage cap.

Once you’ve chosen your drive, plug it in.

Step 2: Enable USB drive sharing

On any computer connected to your Wi-Fi network, launch a browser, and navigate to your router’s IP address. You can find this on the back of the router, in the device manual, or by searching for it online. In most cases, it looks like 192.168.X.X.

When the page loads, you’ll be asked to log in with your username and password. If you changed it, you should know it. If you didn’t, it’s probably still admin (username), and admin (password).

Those who fall into the latter category, please change your password as soon as you can, and before proceeding to the next step.

Every router’s interface is different, but if yours has a USB port, you’ll find a link entitled something like File Sharing under the Administrator settings. In this window, enable the file sharing server (also called SAMBA). Apply the settings, and exit.

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Step 3: Access the drive

You’re now ready to read and write to your attached hard drive. Open a file explorer window, and navigate to the Network folder in the left sidebar. Then, clear out the path at the top of the explorer window, and enter \\[your IP address]. So, for example, it might look like: \\192.168.1.1

With that, your drive will appear. Open it to access its contents, just like any other folder. If you’re asked to log in, simply use your router’s login credentials (the same one used to log into the Web interface.)

If you plan on leaving your hard drive attached, so that you can easily access it from any Explorer window. To do that, right-click the drive and select “Map network drive. ” Give it a name, and the folder will appear in the sidebar.

To access the drive on other computers on the network, repeat step 3.

Need to share a file or folder to another device connected to your network? Transferring files between machines requires just a few changes to your computer’s settings. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you how to share a folder over your network whether you use Windows or Mac OS.

Windows

Here’s how to share a folder on your Windows machine:

1. Right-click on the folder you want to share.
2. Select Give Access to > Specific people.
3. From there, you can choose specific users and their permission level (whether they can read-only or read/write). After making your selection, click Share.
4. If a user doesn’t appear on the list, type their name into the taskbar and hit Add. You can also share with Everyone.
5. Click Share.

If you’re in File Explorer, you can also click the Share tab and select users through the same process listed above.

To access your shared folder on other computers on your network, simply look for your computer’s name in the Network section on your other machine. When you choose it, you’ll have a new option to connect to this folder.

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Note: previous versions of Windows allowed you to share files with members of your HomeGroup. This function is no longer supported in Windows 10 (Version 1803).

Mac OS X

Sharing a folder on Mac OS X isn’t quite as straightforward as it is with Windows, but it’s still pretty easy to do. Here’s how:

1. Open System Preferences (click the icon in your Dock or the Apple menu at the top left corner of your screen).
2. From the System Preferences panel, choose Sharing.
3. Find the File Sharing option in the far left box of your menu window. Toggle the checkbox on.
4. Two boxes will appear to the right. The left box will list shared folders, and the right box will list the users that can access them. To add a folder, click the + sign underneath the Shared Folders box. Select the folder you want and press Add.
5. This folder is now shared, but you’ll also want to check which users can access this folder over the network and what they can do. For example, if you want them to be able to only read the files in the folder but not make any changes, you would choose the “Read Only” option (click the arrows to the right to switch permissions). Whatever you choose, this folder will now be shared across the local network.

To access this new shared folder from another computer, simply open a new Finder window (by press Command + N on your keyboard while in Finder or choosing “New Finder Window” from the File menu). In the bar on the left side of the window will be a section called Shared.

Beneath it will be a list of shared computers. Click on the name of the computer that has the folder you just shared and want to access. After a moment, a list of shared folders will load. Click on the shared folder you want to access. You may be prompted to enter a username and password if you didn’t allow access to “Everyone.”

If you’d like a visual for all of this, we’ve got a video walking you through the steps. Fair warning: the video first went up in 2011, and while the steps and processes are unchanged, the visuals will be a bit different, depending on what system you’re currently running.

This story was originally published in June 2011 and updated in November 2019 with the most current information.

A direct connection is the simplest way to network

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What to Know

• Connect both computers with one cable, such as an Ethernet crossover or special-purpose USB cable.
• Or, connect the PCs through a central infrastructure, such as an Ethernet or USB hub. Two cables are required.
• For newer computers and laptops, connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or infrared. Wi-Fi is preferred.

This article explains how to connect two computers to one home network. You can use this kind of network to share files, a printer or another peripheral device, and an internet connection.

Connect Two Computers Directly With a Cable

The conventional way to network two computers involves making a dedicated link by plugging one cable into the two systems. You may need an Ethernet crossover cable, a null modem serial cable or parallel peripheral cable, or special-purpose USB cables.

Ethernet Connections

The Ethernet method is the preferred choice because it supports a reliable, high-speed connection with minimal configuration required. Also, Ethernet technology offers the most general-purpose solution, allowing networks with more than two computers to be built later.

If one of your computers possesses an Ethernet adapter, but the other has a USB, an Ethernet crossover cable can be used by first plugging a USB-to-Ethernet converter unit into the computer’s USB port.

Serial and Parallel Connections

This type of cabling, called Direct Cable Connection in Microsoft Windows, offers lower performance but the same basic functionality as Ethernet cables. You may prefer this option if you have Ethernet cables readily available, and network speed is not a concern. Serial and parallel cables are never used to network more than two computers.

USB Connections

Ordinary USB 2.0 or newer cables with Type-A connectors can connect two computers directly to each other. You may prefer this option over others if your computers lack functional Ethernet network adapters.

Dedicated connections with Ethernet, USB, serial, or parallel cables requires that:

• Each computer has a functioning network interface with an external jack for the cable.
• The network settings on each computer are appropriately configured.

One phone line or power cord cannot be used to directly connect two computers for networking.

Connect Two Computers With a Cable Through a Central Infrastructure

Rather than cable two computers directly, the computers can be joined indirectly through a central network fixture. This method requires two network cables, one connecting each computer to the fixture. Several types of fixtures exist for home networking:

• Ethernet hubs, switches, and routers.
• USB hubs.
• Phoneline and powerline wall outlets.

Implementing this method often entails an additional up-front cost to purchase more cables and network infrastructure. However, it’s a general-purpose solution that accommodates any reasonable number of devices (for example, ten or more). You will likely prefer this approach if you intend to expand your network in the future.

Most cabled networks use Ethernet technology. Alternatively, USB hubs work well, while powerline and phoneline home networks offer a unique form of central infrastructure. The standard Ethernet solutions are generally reliable and offer high performance.

Connect Two Computers Wirelessly

In recent years, wireless solutions have increased in popularity for home networking. As with cabled solutions, several wireless technologies exist to support basic two-computer networks.

Wi-Fi Connections

Wi-Fi connections can reach a greater distance than wireless alternatives. Many newer computers, especially laptops, contain built-in Wi-Fi capability, making it the preferred choice in most situations. Wi-Fi can be used either with or without a network fixture. With two computers, Wi-Fi networking minus a fixture (also called ad hoc mode) is simple to set up.

Bluetooth Connections

Bluetooth technology supports reasonably high-speed wireless connections between two computers without the need for a network fixture. Bluetooth is commonly used when networking a computer with a consumer handheld device like a cellphone.

Most desktop and older computers do not possess Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth works best if both devices are in the same room in close proximity to each other. Consider Bluetooth if you have an interest in networking with handheld devices and your computers lack Wi-Fi capability.

Infrared Connections

Infrared networking existed on laptops years before either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technologies became popular. Infrared connections work between two computers, do not require a fixture, and are reasonably fast. Being simple to set up and use, consider infrared if your computers support it, and you don’t want to invest the effort in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

If you find mention of an alternative wireless technology called HomeRF, you can safely ignore it. HomeRF technology became obsolete several years ago and is not a practical option for home networking.

The portability of a Chromebook with the processing power and compatibility of a Windows 10 PC. It can be done with the Chrome Remote Desktop app!

The Chrome Remote Desktop app lets you control any of your computers over the internet. That includes Windows 10 PCs. This can come in handy, say if you bring your Chromebook with you to a coffee shop and you need to send yourself a file from your home computer or use a program that only runs on Windows. Just so long as your computer is running (and not sleeping or hibernating), you’ll be able to access your entire Windows 10 desktop from a Chromebook remotely. Here’s how:

If you’re looking to control your Chromebook from a Windows 10 PC, check out this similar but opposite article: How to Remotely Connect to a Chromebook from Windows 10

Install the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer

The Chrome Remote Desktop Host is a bit like the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol, except it works with your Google account. This saves you the hassle of dealing with IP addresses and other networking headaches.

To install it, go to the Chrome Web Store, install the Chrome Remote Desktop app and then click Get started in the My Computers section.

You’ll be prompted to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer. Click Accept and Install.

This will download a .msi installer. Install it on your Windows 10 computer.

Now, go back to your Chrome Remote Desktop app in your Chrome browser. Click Enable remote connections.

You’ll be prompted to enter a PIN. Please do it.

Now, you’re all set up.

Connect to Remote PC

You can now install the Chrome Remote Desktop app on a Chromebook and click Get started in the My Computers section. As long as you are logged in with the same Google account, you’ll see your computers in this section. Click on it and enter the PIN to connect.

Note that if your Chrome browser is out of date, you’ll get this message. You can click Connect anyway to ignore the message.

When you are connected, you’ll see a message that says, “Your desktop is currently shared with [email protected]” Click Stop Sharing to end the session.

When you’re not using the Chrome Remote Desktop Host, you can disable it by going back to the Chrome Remote Desktop app and clicking Disable remote connections.

If you want to be extra sure it’s gone, you can uninstall it for good by going to Apps & features in Windows Settings and uninstalling Chrome Remote Desktop Host.

However, in theory, no one should be able to connect to your Chrome Remote Desktop Host installation on your Windows 10 PC unless they have your Google login credentials and your unique PIN. So unless you’ve lost physical access to your Chromebook, then you should be relatively secure.

Would you allow your Chromebook to control your Windows 10 PC over the internet? Tell me why or why not in the comments.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) has been a feature of Windows since the XP Pro days. Here’s a look at using it in Windows 10 with the Remote Desktop app.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) has been a feature of Windows since the XP Pro days. It makes it easy to connect from one PC or device to another to retrieve files or provide PC support.

There are several free utilities out there that will get you set up with a remote connection. Some that come to mind are services such as join.me, TeamViewer, and Chrome Remote Desktop and are especially handy when connecting between different platforms. But if you’re in a pure Windows environment, here’s a look at how to enable the built-in RDP utility in Windows 10, which will allow you to connect to your Windows box remotely.

Enable Remote Desktop for Windows 10 Pro

The Remote Desktop or RDP feature is disabled by default, so you will need to enable it in the settings. There are several ways to do this; let’s review the easiest.

1. 1. Open Settings
   2. Click System >Remote Desktop

1. 1. Click the toggle Enable Remote Desktop

Click Confirm when prompted.

Expert Note:

You can also enable Remote Desktop using the System Properties. Press the Windows Key and Type: advanced system. Click View advanced system settings.

Click the Remote tab and select Allow remote connections to this computer. Keep the box checked for Network Level Authentication for better security. Also, note that you will need to enable incoming remote connections on the PC you’re connecting.

Remote Into Your PC

You have a couple of choices when it comes to how you remotely connect to the other computer. You can use the traditional desktop app or the Remote Desktop universal app. For this, I’m connecting to my Windows Home Server on my home network. I’m also going to use the app that you can install from the Store. It’s more versatile and can be used on mobile platforms, including iOS and Android.

Tip: If you have many PCs and devices on your home network, a useful free utility to use is Advanced IP Scanner.

Launch the app and type a name for the PC or device, its hostname or IP address, and select Connect.

Next, enter the username and password used for the computer you’re connecting into. Also, if you’re going to remote into it often, check the box to remember your credentials.

If you get the following security message, click Go ahead and Connect and check the box not to remind you again. You know what you’re doing; no reason for Windows to be constantly nagging you.

There you have it. You can now start using the remote computer for configuration, remote support, or however you need to use it.

I should also mention that you can go to Settings > connection settings in the app and configure the appearance, devices and make other adjustments that work for you.

More About Remote Desktop Connections

If you’re running a previous version of Windows or looking to remote access your Windows PC from your smartphone or tablets, check out the articles linked below for more.

Включите параметр «Удаленный вход», чтобы к Вашему Mac можно было получать доступ с другого компьютера по протоколу SSH (протокол безопасной оболочки) или SFTP (протокол передачи файлов SSH).

Настройка удаленного входа на Mac

На Mac выберите меню Apple

> «Системные настройки», нажмите «Общий доступ» , затем выберите «Удаленный вход».

Установите флажок «Удаленный вход».

При необходимости установите флажок «Разрешить удаленным пользователям полный доступ к диску».

Выберите пользователей, которые могут входить в систему:

Всем пользователям. В систему могут входить все пользователи Вашего компьютера и все пользователи в Вашей сети.

Только этим пользователям. Нажмите кнопку «Добавить» и выберите пользователей, которым разрешен удаленный вход. В разделе «Пользователи и группы» перечислены все пользователи Вашего Mac. В списках «Пользователи сети» и «Сетевые группы» указаны те, кто подключен к Вашей сети.

Вход в систему Mac с другого компьютера

На другом компьютере откройте приложение «Терминал» (если это Mac) или клиент SSH.

Введите команду ssh, затем нажмите клавишу Return.

Команда ssh имеет следующий базовый формат:

Имя хоста может быть IP‑адресом или доменным именем. Например, если Ваше имя пользователя «steve», а IP-адрес Вашего компьютера 10.1.2.3, введите:

Введите пароль и нажмите клавишу Return.

Чтобы найти команду SSH, используемую для входа на Ваш Mac с другого компьютера, выберите меню Apple

> «Системные настройки», нажмите «Общий доступ» , затем выберите «Удаленный вход». Нужная команда SSH указана под индикатором «Удаленный вход: Вкл.».

Предоставление удаленного входа может сделать Ваш компьютер Mac уязвимее. Настройка защиты компьютера Mac.

Create a mapped network drive to easily access shared folders

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Windows XP reached its end-of-life support period in April 2014. We recommend upgrading to Windows 10, because XP no longer receives critical security and feature updates. We retain this XP-related content to assist readers precluded from upgrading an older computer.

What to Know

• Open My Computer and go to Tools >Map Network Drive. In the Map Network Drive window, choose an available drive letter.
• Use the Browse button to find the network share that should act as a network drive, or type one, e.g.,\\share\folder\subfolder\.
• Check Reconnect at logon to map it permanently. Click different user name if the remote device has a different username and password.

This article explains how to map a network drive in Windows XP in a process that uses Windows Explorer.

Map a Network Drive in Windows XP

A mapped drive is a virtual hard drive that points to a folder on a remote computer. Here’s how to map a network drive in Windows XP.

See how to find shared Windows folders if you want to browse for the right folder before you choose one.

Open My Computer from the Start menu.

Access the Tools > Map Network Drive menu.

Choose an available drive letter in the Map Network Drive window. Unavailable drive letters are not shown (like C) and ones that are already mapped have a shared folder name displayed next to the drive letter.

Use the Browse button to find the network share that should act as a network drive. You can instead type the name of the folder following the UNC naming system like \\share\folder\subfolder\.

Put a check in the box next to Reconnect at logon if you want this network drive to be mapped permanently. Otherwise, it will be removed the next time the user logs out of the account.

If the remote computer that contains the share requires a different username and password to log in, click the different user name link to enter those details.

Click Finish to map the network drive.

An alternative way to map a network drive in Windows XP is to use the net use command through Command Prompt.

Access the mapped network drive like you can any hard drive, through My Computer. It’s listed in the “Network Drives” section.

To disconnect a mapped network drive, use the Tools > Disconnect Network Drive option from a Windows Explorer window such as My Computer. You can also right-click the drive in My Computer and choose Disconnect.

If the drive letter was previously mapped to a different location, a message box will appear asking to replace the current connection with the new one. Click Yes to disconnect and remove the old mapped drive.

If the network drive cannot be mapped, ensure that the folder name is spelled correctly, that this folder was correctly set up for sharing on the remote computer, that the correct username and password have been entered (if necessary), and that the network connection is functioning properly.

You can rename the drive any time you want but you can’t change the drive letter of the mapped drive. To do that, you have to disconnect it and make a new one with the drive letter you want to use.

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Every system that is connected to a router or switch gets an IP address assigned to it from the administrator (Static IP addresses) or by default (with DHCP protocol). This IP address is used to identify a system on the network. So with this IP address, you can request information or send information to another device.

To do the file transfer using an IP address, usually, there are two ways.

• By a mapped drive – As you know, this type of IP connection creates a mapped drive to the shared computer where you can edit, delete and add files on the Network.
• By a network cord/cable – Also, you can connect the two computers using a proper cable.

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You are also interested in how to share files between computers on different networks:

This article provides a tried and true guide to help you share files between two computers on different networks. If the two computers are in different locations, do not worry, we can help.

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