Connect to network drive with Nautilus

Note: root or sudo rights are required to set up the integration. Lines of code that start with a $ can be executed as a normal user. Lines of code that start with a # must be executed as root or with sudo. The characters $ and # do not belong to the input.

The following instructions were created on a system with Ubuntu 14.04.02 LTS and tested with Ubuntu 14.04.02 LTS und Ubuntu 15.04. Other distributions may therefore differ; nevertheless, the basic steps remain the same.
 

Step 1: Set workgroup

It is necessary to set the workgroup of your computer manually to UNI-KIEL. This is done via the file /etc/samba/smb.conf.

First of all, a copy of the original configuration should be created.

$ sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf.orig

 Then you can edit the original file with an editor of their choice. It is important to note that the editor is executed with appropriate rights.

For example, the following call would be possible:

$ sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

 Now find the line where the workgroup is set and change it as follows:

SMBConf

After the change, Ubuntu must be restarted.

 

Step 2: Establish connection

Now you can connect to the server via Nautilus:

Verbinden

 

In the window that now opens, the connection data must be entered.

Verbindungsdetails

 

You will then be asked for your access data. 'UNI-KIEL' should be entered in the domain field.

Abfrage

 

If the connection is successful, a new window should now open with the network drive

 Nautilus_Dateiansicht