File Sharing From Your Home Computer - NAS
Do you share files with friends, family or co-workers?
Have you ever needed access to your computer files at home while you were away?
NAS is “Network Attached Storage.” Essentially, you install a hard drive in an “NAS” box then plug it into your wired or wireless router. You can use the NAS to store files just like the hard drive in your computer except the NAS box might appear as your computer’s “Y:” drive and anyone on your home network can save and share files stored on it.Furthermore, this particular “NAS” device can be configured to allow the transfer or backup of files directly over the Internet via any web browser or FTP.
You can share/access your accounting files, your booking files, your
music files, your picture files, your video files…
There are FREE solutions for accessing your computer at home, for
example, the wonderful application called HAMACHI at http://www.hamachi.cc
However, the online programs like Hamachi and LogMeIn and iRemotePC
require you leave your computer switched on at home. A NAS does not
require that you leave your computer switched on at home.
Buy.com has the Hawking NAS Attached Networking Storage Center for $23 (after rebate). You’ll need to insert your own hard drive, up to 250MB. (Be sure to select “budget shipping” at checkout for free shipping).
Click here to buy the NAS File Sharing device for $23 After Rebate
Full description:
“The compact Hawking HNAS1 Net-Stor Network Storage Center is an economical and powerful device, and provides an ideal solution for small business and small office/home office users. The HNAS1 functions as both a file server and FTP server, and can be used to easily share video, music, and data files. The Network Storage Center features managed access via three pre-defined user authorization levels, which allows files to be shared both publicly and privately. The HNAS1 can also be configured to allow the transfer or backup of files directly over the Internet via the web browser or FTP. It supports all standard 3.5″ IDE Hard Drives of up to 250GB (hard drive not included). The Smart Setup Wizard makes installation of the Network Storage Center simple and the user-friendly web interface makes it easy to manage. The HNAS1 is a great addition to any network!”