This page explains how to use a network storage device via SharePort Plus.
1.What is a network storage device?
2.Connecting to a network storage device
3.Disconnecting from a network storage device
4.Physically unplugging a network storage device
5.Right-click menu for a network storage device
By connecting a network storage device in SharePort Plus, the network drive will automatically be mapped to your PC. Files saved on the storage device can be shared among multiple users at the same time.
If this feature is supported, the storage device will show "Network drive" for its device type in SharePort Plus's main window.
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Select the network storage device and click the Connect
button in
SharePort Plus's main window.
A drive letter will be mapped to the network storage device. The drive's contents will be displayed in Explorer.
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Right-click the network storage device in SharePort Plus's main window.
From the menu displayed, click Safely remove.
Physically unplug the storage device.
When a network storage device is right-clicked on the USB device list, the following menu is displayed.
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Map network drive | Maps the selected device as a network drive, assigning it a drive letter. |
Open | Displays the drive contents in Explorer. The network drive is not automatically mapped via this option. |
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Safely remove | Choose this menu item before physically removing a network storage device. | |
Refresh | Refreshes the USB device status in the USB device list. |
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