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AFP access not visible for all shares (Mac)
I have an Ultra 4 model that I recently upgraded to OS 6. I am in the process of moving the data from my backup to the ReadyNAS but am having some difficulty with AFP access. In the Admin page via t...
You are connected as a guest to AFP and have guest access turned off for the Media share. You either need to enable guest access for the share or login as a user to AFP.
mgdm,
Config backup has been emailed along with the link to this post.
Thanks.
GIlbert
You are connected as a guest to AFP and have guest access turned off for the Media share. You either need to enable guest access for the share or login as a user to AFP.
I feel foolish. When I was looking at the settings for the share at Settings -> Network Access, I didn't realize I had to click on the AFP button at the top of the window in order to see the AFP settings. I thought I was looking at global settings for all connection types. Once I clicked on AFP, I saw that the 'Allow anonymous access' was not checked. I checked the box, which prompted the AFP share to disconnect. But once I reestablished the connection, I can see the Media share!
I guess I have a lot to still learn about OS 6 after so many years using OS 4!
Thanks to Brian and mdgm for your assistance.
Gilbert
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