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Hello

I have a goflex seagate network hard drive that only has LAN interface to the router but not usb to connnect to other computers. How can I set up read only permissions for a particular PC in my LAN? By default, all computers in the LAN have read and write access.
Any idea is welcome.

Thanks

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Short answer: you cannot reliably set NTFS-style permissions from a Windows Explorer Security tab on a LAN-mounted GoFlex — the NAS controls access. That is why could not change rights and why ’s comment about the Security tab is relevant: consumer NAS boxes normally expose shares and enforce permissions themselves via their web admin, not by passing Windows ACLs through to clients. ’s pointer to the manual is the right idea for model-specific menus.

Practical, generally-applicable workflow to make one PC read-only

  1. find the drive IP (router DHCP client list) and open the drive’s web admin.
  2. create a user account for the PC you want to restrict (example: readonly) and set the appropriate share(s) to read-only for that user. Look for items named Users, Shares, or Access Rights.
  3. on the restricted PC map the network drive using those read-only credentials (Map Network Drive -> Connect using different credentials). This forces that PC to connect as the limited user.
  4. make sure other machines use full-access accounts or a group with write permission; disable anonymous/guest write access so the read-only rule cannot be bypassed.

If the GoFlex firmware lacks per-user share permissions: either create a read-only FTP/SMB account if supported, or place a Windows machine as a proxy (share the drive from that PC and enforce NTFS ACLs). Some NASes also allow IP-based allow/deny rules; use those only if you understand that "deny" entries can lock out access (deny overrides allow).

Cautions: back up data before changing share settings, keep an admin account credential handy, and update the drive firmware if permissions options are missing. For exact menu names and screenshots, consult the GoFlex model manual or firmware release notes.

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i assume you can do it the same way as you do for any other hard drive.

i need more info, do you already know how to set permissions?
if yes, then what happens when you try?

if no, then there is a few steps involved...

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It does not work the same way as for a usb or an internal had drive.
I still do not know how though.

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for permissions, right click the drive icon and then choose 'security' tab.
there are many different settings and buttons, don't be afraid to read & click.
just remember:
deny overrides allow, so if you lock yourself out, you might need to take ownership from the 'advanced security settings' button

if there is no 'security' tab, click 'organize' from a window,then 'folder and search options', 'view' tab, scroll down& unclick 'use sharing wizard'

if your OS is not windows7: words may be slightly different, but basically the same steps.

some more stuff to look at:
network and sharing center->change advanced sharing settings
network and sharing center->see full map

let me know how it goes or if questions

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I already tried to deny permissions but the system does not let me change permissions on the drive icon or in any of its folders.
Thanks anyways

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Everything is in the manual:

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