Windows End User Tasks

When Novell Native File Access Protocols is properly configured, the Windows users on your network will be able to perform the following tasks:


Accessing Files from a Windows Computer

From a Windows computer, you can access a file and folder each time it is required or you can map drives and create shortcuts that are retained after rebooting.

  1. Enter your username (no context) and local password to log in to the computer.

  2. Access the network by clicking the network icon.

    In Windows 2000 or Windows ME, click My Network Places > Computer Near Me. In Windows 95/98, click Network Neighborhood.

  3. Browse to the workgroup or domain specified during the Novell Native File Access software installation.

  4. Select the server running Novell Native File Access Protocols.

    Although it is the same computer, the Novell Native File Access server name is not the same as the NetWare server name. For more information, ask your network administrator.

    HINT:  You can enter the server name or the server IP address in Find Computer to quickly access the server running Novell Native File Access software.

  5. Browse to the desired folder or file.


Mapping Drives from a Windows Computer

  1. Enter your username and local password for Microsoft* Networking.

  2. Click Map Network Drive.

    There are several ways to access Map Network Drive. For example, you can use the Tools menu in Windows Explorer or you can right-click Network Neighborhood.

  3. Browse to or enter the following path:

    \\server_running_Novell_Native_File_Access_software\sharepoint | volume | directory\

  4. Select the server running Novell Native File Access Protocols.

    Although it is the same computer, the Novell Native File Access server name is not the same as the NetWare server name. For more information, contact your network administrator.

  5. Complete the on-screen instructions for mapping the drive.


Changing Passwords from a Windows Computer

Windows users can change and synchronize their local password and their simple password. When users change the local password, they also change and synchronize their simple password.


From a Windows 2000/NT Computer

  1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

  2. Click Change Password.

  3. In the Domain field (or the Log On To field in Windows 2000), enter the name of the server running Novell Native File Access Protocols.

    If your Windows computer is running Novell Client software, click Show All Resources and select the appropriate server.

  4. Enter the username, old password, and new password as prompted.

    The NetWare password and the simple password will be synchronized only if the old simple password matches the NetWare password. If they are different, the NetWare password will not be changed and access to the network will be denied. To change and synchronize the NetWare password, you must use the Administrator Workstation running Novell Client software.


From a Windows 95/98/ME Computer

  1. Change the local password.

    1. Click Start > Control Panel > Passwords.

    2. Click Change Passwords > Change Windows Password.

    3. Enter the username, old password, and new password as prompted.

  2. Change the simple password.

    1. Click Start > Run.

    2. Enter

      NET PASSWORD server_running_Novell_Native_File_Access_software

      For example:

      NET PASSWORD NetWare1

      WARNING:  The Windows NET PASSWORD utility sends unencrypted text (called clear text) over the network. If you are concerned about someone capturing your password over the network, you should manage passwords using ConsoleOneTM from the Administrator Workstation. For more information on why this issue exists, contact Microsoft Corporation.

    3. Enter the same username, old password, and new password when prompted.

      The NetWare password and the simple password will be synchronized only if the old simple password matches the NetWare password. If they are different, the NetWare password will not be changed and access to the network will be denied. To change and synchronize the NetWare password, you must use the Administrator Workstation running Novell Client software.

For more information on simple passwords, see Creating Simple Passwords for Windows Users. For information on synchronization between simple passwords and NetWare (NDS) passwords, see Understanding Synchronization of NetWare Passwords and Simple Passwords.


For Computers Using Domain Authentication

If the computer is configured to use domain authentication, then the password checking is done by the domain controller. The password can be changed using the Windows administration tools for a domain controller. For more information, contact your network administrator.