====== Accessing files on Vizy via local network ======

You can access Vizy's files from your desktop or laptop as long as Vizy is on the local network (WiFi or Ethernet).  This uses the SMB/CIFS protocol, which is supported by Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, 


===== Accessing from Windows =====

Accessing Vizy's view directory from a Windows computer is simple -- just bring up a File Explorer window and type in ''%%\\vizy.local%%''  

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Type ''%%pi%%'' and ''%%raspberry%%'' for your name and password.

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You'll then have access to the ''%%pi%%'' home directory.

===== Accessing from MacOS =====

Access Vizy's view directory from the Finder.  Click on **Go** in the menu bar at the top of the screen, then select **Connect to Server**.  Enter ''%%smb://vizy.local%%''

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Type ''%%pi%%'' and ''%%raspberry%%'' for your name and password.

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Select the ''pi'' directory to access its contents.  If you have trouble connecting, [[https://www.howtogeek.com/191116/how-to-share-files-between-windows-mac-and-linux-pcs-on-a-network/|this page]] describes some configuration steps, such as enabling file sharing on your Mac.   

===== Accessing from Linux =====

Accessing a SMB share from Linux varies depending upon the distribution.  Ubuntu machines have a File Manager that allows you to easily set up access to SMB shares.  

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Consult the documentation for your Linux distribution for how to access SMB shares.  Or you can typically mount an SMB share by typing the following command into a [[wiki:ssh|shell]]:

  sudo mount -t cifs //vizy.local/pi /mnt -o username=pi,password=raspberry
  
Where ''%%/mnt%%'' is the mount directory (the directory on your local machine where you'd like to access Vizy's files.)  
 

===== Accessing from Chrome OS =====

Most Chromebooks support network file sharing through the Files app.  Others require the [[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/network-file-share-for-ch/ndjpildffkeodjdaeebdhnncfhopkajk|Network Files Share Application]]. You want to add an SMB file share with hostname ''%%vizy.local%%'' and share name ''%%pi%%''.  The name and password are ''%%pi%%'' and ''%%raspberry%%''.  

===== Changing the password =====

The SMB server is configured to use the ''%%pi%%'' username only.  Changing the password can be done from a shell.  Bring up a shell by clicking on the ☰ icon in the upper right corner and selecting **Shell**. (Please refer to the [[wiki:vizy_getting_started|getting started guide]] if you need help with connecting to your Vizy, etc.)  

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From within the shell, type ''%%sudo smbpasswd pi%%'', which will change the password for the ''%%pi%%'' account.  

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If you're using Windows, you'll need to reboot Windows, as it will maintain a connection context if you've connected with the old password during the current boot cycle.  You will also need to reboot Vizy to restart the SMB server, or alternatively type ''%%sudo systemctl restart smbd%%'' into the shell.