How to Connect to File Servers

This article gives basic instructions on how to work with file servers or "shared disks" as they are also called. Its topics include:
  • Connecting to file server (shared disk)
  • Logging on as a guest
  • Logging on as a registered user
  • Setting your password
  • System 7.0 hints and help
  • Where to get more information
Connecting to a File Server (Shared Disk)

Follow these steps to connect to a file server:

Logging on as a Guest

If Guests are allowed to log on, the word Guest appears in regular type. If Guests are not allowed, the word Guest appears dimmed (grayed out). Follow these steps to log on as a guest:

When you're finished with the shared disk, drag its icon into the Trash.

Logging on as a Registered User

Follow these steps to log on as a registered user:

When you're finished working with the shared disk, drag its icon to the Trash.

Setting Your Password

If you are a Registered User, you need to set up your Password initially and occasionally change it. Here's how:

System 7.0 Hints and Help

To move between sections of the Chooser, press the Tab key.
To move to an item quickly within any section of the Chooser, type one or more characters that begin the name of the desired item.

Where to Get More Information

Macintosh Networking Reference by Apple Computer, Inc. (030-3936-A)
Macintosh Reference (System 6.0.x) by Apple Computer, Inc. (030-4015-A)
Macintosh Reference (System 7) by Apple Computer, Inc. (030-3934-A)

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012