Reg wrote: > Roger Searle wrote: > >> Reg wrote: >> >> >>> Steve Holdoway wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> I recommend you install swat, and then manage the configuration using >>>> http://localhost:901 on the linux box ( external access is disabled by >>>> default ). >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> I think I have swat installed, I know I enabled it somewhere along the >>> line when following the "How To Samba with SUSE " guide >>> >>> Reg >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> Reg, what happens if you use your browser to go to http://localhost:901 >> ? This will tell you if you have swat installed. >> >> I am using webmin for the same purpose - for sharing and administering >> shares with other machines on the network. If you don't have any >> success with swat you could install webmin, it is available in Yast - >> Software > Software Management > search for and install webmin. You >> may find this easier if you DON'T currently have swat installed. >> >> Roger >> >> >> > if I activate http://localhost:901 it asks for a user name and password > I can either put in reg and password and in that case get fewer options > if I put in root and password I get more options, global etc > I take it I must log in as root at that point?? > I can click on share and add a share that way, but doing that eg /home > /reg dosnt seem to fix things? > I am on the right track? Swat would seem to be the better to use as the > "How to Samba with suse guide refers to swat" I dont want to make it any > more complicated than it is. > > reg > > Yes, you are on the right track, and you are just about there. Once you have made changes to your share, you need to restart your samba server by issuing the following at the command line: /etc/init.d/smb restart
You should also check to see that the firewall Yast > Network Services > Samba Server > Start-up tab - check that "Open port in firewall" is selected. Then have another go at accessing the share from your XP machine. Roger
