Cannot connect to HDD in DreaMbox from PC

[markshore]

Hi any idea how to connect to the esata HDD connected to my dreambox from my pc, tried the usual \\192.168 etc but will not see the drive any ideas where I am going wrong.
Regards
Mark

[southpaw]

In windows explorer go to the toolbar & click TOOLS -> MAP NETWORK DRIVE

In the mapping dialog box, look to the bottom & you will see "sign up for online storage or connect to a network server"
Click that bottom link
for the address, use ftp://root@192.168.0.220/media/hdd/ (and of course change the box IP to match yours)

[markshore]

Hi tried that on win7 have no box at the bottom to connect to a network server works fine in browser with ip address can view videos etc noticed that samba server can be activated on dreambox maybe i need this send out a broadcast to the network.
Regards
Mark

[markshore]

Hi managed to get it working as an FTP folder but what i really want if possible is to see the drive as a share (drive) like my nas box is this possible or am i asking too much.
Regards
Mark

[southpaw]

Windows 7 users can map drive using:

\\DM800\Harddisk

[markshore]

Hi tried to map network drive using \\DM500HD\Harddisk and still will not find, any more tips.
Regards
Mark

[markshore]

Hi fixed it you have to make sure that Samba Server is activated on Dreambox and set to start on boot.
Regards
Mark