User Guide

Working with Windows Computers 47
Novell Native File Access Protocols Installation and Administration Guide
103-000162-001
September 4, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
Configuration File Shortcuts
You can enter the following commands at the server console to modify the
configuration file.
CIFS SHARE ADD ‘localpath’ ‘sharename’
connectionlimit ‘comment’ adds a new sharepoint and also adds
the command to the CIFS.CFG file.
CIFS SHARE REMOVE ‘sharename’ removes the sharepoint and
comments it out of the CIFS.CFG file.
Viewing Configuration Details
You can view details about how Novell Native File Access Protocols are
configured by entering the following commands at the server console.
CIFS INFO displays operational information.
CIFS SHARE displays all active sharepoints.
CIFS SHARE sharename displays information about a specific
sharepoint.
Windows User Tasks
When Novell Native File Access Protocols are properly configured, Windows
users can access files, map drives, and change passwords on NetWare servers.
Accessing Files from a Windows Computer
From a Windows computer, you can access a file and folder each time it is
required or you can map drives and create shortcuts that are retained after
rebooting.
1 Enter your username (no context) and local password to log in to the
computer.
2 Access the network by clicking the network icon.
In Windows 2000 or Windows ME, click My Network Places >
Computer Near Me. In Windows 95/98, click Network Neighborhood.
3 Browse to the workgroup or domain specified during the Novell Native
File Access software installation.
4 Select the server running Novell Native File Access Protocols.