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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

For details, see Accessing the NAS Using a Browser.

  • A computer 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.

For details, see Accessing the NAS Using Qfinder Pro.

  • A computer 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.

For details, see Accessing the NAS Using Qmanager.

  • A mobile device 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.

For details, see the following topics.

  • A Windows computer 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.

For details, see the following topics.

  • A Mac computer connected to the same network as the NAS

  • Qfinder Pro