Frequently Asked Question
File access: Mapping a Shared Folder to a Windows Computer
Last Updated 5 years ago
With Qfinder Pro, you can find all the available QNAP NAS devices on your network. You can map a NAS shared folder as a network drive so that you can quickly access and manage files from your Windows device.
Note:To download and install Qfinder Pro for Windows, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
1. Open Qfinder Pro.
Qfinder Pro displays all QNAP NAS devices connected to the local area network.
2. Select the NAS and then go to Tools > Map Network Drive.
3. Select a shared folder and then click Map Network Drive.
4. Type your NAS user name and password.
5. Specify a drive letter for the shared folder.
6. Click Finish.
The shared folder is mapped as a network drive and can be accessed using Windows Explorer.
Note:To download and install Qfinder Pro for Windows, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
1. Open Qfinder Pro.
Qfinder Pro displays all QNAP NAS devices connected to the local area network.
2. Select the NAS and then go to Tools > Map Network Drive.
3. Select a shared folder and then click Map Network Drive.
4. Type your NAS user name and password.
5. Specify a drive letter for the shared folder.
6. Click Finish.
The shared folder is mapped as a network drive and can be accessed using Windows Explorer.