How to: Samba SWAT Installation & Configuration
The Samba Web Administration Tool, or SWAT, is used to configure and manage Samba installations. Samba is a print and file server for UNIX and Linux-based systems that can create similar characteristics to a Windows NT server. SWAT can be accessed directly or through remote computers. You must set up file-sharing and configuration settings in Samba in order to use SWAT to connect to your Samba server.
Instructions
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Launch your computer's Web browser and type "http://localhost:901/" into the URL field.
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Press "Enter" to install SWAT.
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Type your administrator's username and password when prompted.
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Click "OK" to open the SWAT configuration wizard.
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Click "Global" and select "Guest" to enter.
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