The built-in shared folders within the NAS
are: Homes, Music, Photo and Video. On the
next page you’re able to select the type of
permission the new user will have to each of those folders.
Don’t worry too much about the shared files, as you can create
one in a moment. Click Next when you’re ready to continue.
STEP 6The next page will list the current groups
you have active on the NAS. For the average
consumer sticking with the built-in Users
group is more than sufficient but try and limit the number of
Administrators to just yourself. Click Next when you’re ready
to continue.
STEP 5The remaining steps cover the disk quota
allowed for the new user and the application
access they’ll have. You can assign permissions
beyond the default if you like, or return later to redefine
the permissions. When you’ve finished with the quotas and
assigned apps, click the Apply button to create the new user.
STEP 7With an example user and shared folder
created, we can now attach to the cloud server
using the QuickConnect app. For outside users
to gain access to the NAS, you need to inform them of the
QuickConnect address, which is listed on the QuickConnect app
page. It will be http://QuickConnect.to/NAMEOFNAS, where
NAMEOFNAS is the QuickConnect name you set up. STEP 9Still within the Control Panel, scroll up to Shared
Folders and click the Create button. Enter a
new name for the cloud-accessible new shared
folder and a Description and click OK to create the folder. On
the next screen you’re able to assign permissions to the new
User or Groups; adding the group permission saves you adding
individual users. STEP 8Once the user has entered the address, they
are taken to the DSM page where they can
enter their NAS login details. They gain access
to a customisable DSM desktop similar to the one used as the
NAS admin. Clicking on File Station, they are able to upload,
download, view and share any content they have permission to
on the NAS. STEP 10How to Set Up a Cloud Using a Home NAS