Freenas 8 with Win 7 (Novice issues)

[tableleg]

I have been looking for an option of using an old x86 pc as a file share device and recently came across Freenas. My understanding is that I can use my old Pc as a server which I can then access from any of the other computers which connect to it through my router.

My Pc skills are average but my Networking skills are lacking. I managed o install the software no problems and have the Gui open on the number of pcs with access to the router. I am however finding the vast array of options a bit overwhelming.

I haven't been able to get access to the drive in the Freenas server from my Windows pc. I believe the problems lies in the following:

In the 'Sharing' option where I browse to the 'mnt/' path I get nothing. I select browse but get no other option except mnt/.

Can anybody please advise what might be wrong?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ProtoSD]

The documentation is a great source of information. This person was asking nearly the same question yesterday that you just asked and found the answer on his own in the docs.

http://forums.freenas.org/showthrea...d-AUthentication&p=22604&viewfull=1#post22604

There are links to the Officials docs, and videos, as well as the Unofficial FAQ and tutorials in my signature below. I'll paste them here also in case my signature changes in the future:

> > > Unofficial FAQ & Tutorials < < < http://protosd.blogspot.com/2011/12/protosds-unofficial-freenas-8-faq.html

> > > FreeNAS FAQs - Docs - Videos < < < http://forums.freenas.org/showthread.php?1793-Noobs-FAQS-amp-Documentation-are-HERE

 

[tableleg]

Many many thanks for not only the swift reply but also such a comprehensive one!

I will read through the information you linked to and hope this will help me solve my issues.

Thanks again :)