Don't consider this article a guideline for your corporate network, as it doesn't implement the necessary cybersecurity considerations.
Mount.cifs is part of the Samba suite and allows you to mount the CIFS filesystem under Linux.Ĭaution: These instructions are for sharing files within your private local network or in a virtualized host-only network between a Linux host machine and a virtualized Windows guest. Samba is the Linux implementation of the SMB/CIFS protocol, allowing direct access to shared folders and printers over a network. This article explains how to set up file access between Linux ( Fedora 33) and Windows 10 using Samba and mount.cifs. Under the "Printer & scanners" section, select the printer to share in the network.If you work with different operating systems, it's handy to be able to share files between them.To share a printer on Windows 10 (assuming it's already installed), use these steps: If you're dealing with a print server, you only need to follow the steps below to share the printer and connect the computers. You can refer to the printer manufacturer support website for instructions on connecting the device to the network. If you have a printer with a built-in print server, it's recommended to use that feature. In previous versions, the easiest method to share a printer was using HomeGroup, but now even without the feature, you can still share a USB printer with other users in the local network. If you have a third-party firewall solution, you'll need to check your vendor support website for specific details on how to get around this problem. Once you complete the steps, network users can access the shared folder even with the firewall turned on. Right-click the folder, select the "Give access to" option and click the Remove access option.Browse to the folder with the content that you want to share.If you no longer wish to share files in the network, use these steps: When sharing folders in the network, users will only be able to access the files if the computer sharing the folder is powered on and connected to the network. However, if you're prompted to log in, you must enter the account credentials of an account that has permission to the files located on the computer sharing the folder to access the content.Īlternatively, users can use the "Network" page from the File Explorer from the left pane to browse the computer and access the shared folder contents. If you're logged on using a username and password that matches the credentials on the device sharing the folder, you may not need to sign in again to access the shared folder. Upload, download, or modify files as necessary.Confirm your account credentials (if applicable).
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