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Connecting a NAS in Mac OS X

I'm having real trouble in connecting to my QNAP NAS 2190P, over a wireless network, under Mac OS X. I previously used Windows, and mapping to the network drives was extremely straightforward under Windows. I cannot seem to be able to set up a permanent connection to the drives on the NAS on the Mac. If I manage to log in to the drive, when I restart the system the connection is lost and I have to manually reconnect, by using the Go > Connect to Server menu pathway. There are sometimes multiple options listed under Shared in the Finder, but not all will allow a connection. As I'm new to the Mac (or at least, I have not used a Mac for some years), I am finding this a very unexpected frustration. I would appreciate the assistance of anyone with a similar setup.

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Aug 20, 2013 11:51 AM

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Matt Clifton

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Posted on Aug 20, 2013 11:55 AM

Once you've authenticated/connected to a shared volume, you can drag it from the Desktop to your Login Items list to have it automatically reconnect on login. Open System Preferences - Users and Groups - click on your user and click Login Items. You'll want to make sure you save any password in the keychain when you first connect.

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May 13, 2015 3:29 AM in response to Keith Wilson

Tried this but cannot drag volume to Login Items

Aug 14, 2015 1:22 AM in response to Keith Wilson

I thought I'd share my way of doing this, as I use Qnap NAS both at my office and at home, and I find it to be a really elegant solution.

So first, obviously, connect to the NAS (make sure your credentials are saves in keychain). Then make alias ("shortcuts" in windows terms) to the share you want to access on a regular basis in any folder you choose (location is irrelevant, I've stuffed it in a place it won't be picking my eyes:). Then drag the alias to the side bar or tool bar of Finder (I use the toolbar as it is a bit less crowded). That with a combo of a custom icon looks and works great. After a restart just click the icon on your bar and you'r in. 🙂

Connecting a NAS in Mac OS X