This video is an update to a previous video we posted. In that video we looked at how you can access the network shares on a Synology NAS from within Chrome OS. However subsequent updates to Chrome OS, means that we no longer need to use a third party plug-in. So in this quick tip video, using Chrome OS 74, we will demonstrate how to access network shares.
Quick reference notes:
- Locate and open Files.
- Now from within Files choose the options/more (three stacked dots) button.
- From the drop down menu highlight Add New Service and choose SMB file share from the sub menu.
- When you select SMB file share. You will be prompted to enter the address of your Synology NAS and the network share you wish to connect to. For example:
\\192.168.1.2\Public- The username of someone authorised to access network shares on your NAS.
- The password that user uses to access network share on your NAS.
- When you select Add your network share will appear in the sidebar of Files.
Notes: If you find that your Chromebook is unable to connect to the network shares on your Synology NAS. Try enabling SMB 3 on your NAS. To do this complete the following:
- Open Disk Station Manager using your ‘administrators’ credentials.
- Select Control Panel – File Services.
- Under SMB select Advanced Settings.
- In the Maximum SMB protocol field choose SMB 3.
- Choose Apply to save your settings.
