NAS Access

Method

Description

Requirements

Web browser

You can access the NAS using any computer on the same network if you have the following information:

  • NAS name (Example: http://example123/) or IP address

  • Logon credentials of a valid user account

  • Computer that is connected to the same network as the NAS

  • Web browser

Qfinder Pro

Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you to locate and access QNAP NAS devices on a specific network. The utility supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.

To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.

  • Computer that is connected to the same network as the NAS

  • Web browser

  • Qfinder Pro

Qmanager

Qmanager is a mobile application that enables administrators to manage and monitor NAS devices on the same network.

You can download Qmanager from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

  • Mobile device that is connected to the same network as the NAS

  • Qmanager

Explorer (Windows)

You can map a NAS shared folder as a network drive to easily access files using Explorer.

  • Windows computer that is connected to the same network as the NAS

  • Qfinder Pro

Finder (macOS)

You can mount a NAS shared folder as a network drive to easily access files using Finder.

  • Mac computer that is connected to the same network as the NAS

  • Qfinder Pro
Parent topic: Overview