Configuring Windows File Sharing for a Workgroup

To configure Windows file sharing for a workgroup

1. In the Configuration tab's navigation pane, click Share > Windows File Sharing.

   The Share > Windows File Sharing page appears.

2. Click Connect to Domain/Workgroup.

   The Windows File Sharing Wizard opens, displaying the Connect to Domain/Workgroup dialog box.

   

3. Choose Workgroup, then type the name of the workgroup.

   	Tip
   	You must assign this same workgroup name to all of the computers in the network.
   	Tip
   	In most Windows versions, the default workgroup name is WORKGROUP. In Windows XP Home edition, the default workgroup name is MSHOME. The appliance automatically scans for available workgroups in the LAN. The results of these scans can be selected from the Workgroup drop-down list.

4. Click Next.

   The Wizard Completed screen appears.

   

5. Click Finish.