How Do I Add a Network Drive in Linux?
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How do I access a network drive in Linux?

You should be able to access the NAS from the file browser. Clicking browse the network should scan and display the share or you can directly enter the URL in the location box smb:// Indeed you need to install cifs as indicated by michaelk.

How do I manually add a network drive?

Just follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + E to open a File Explorer window.
  2. In Windows 10, choose This PC from the left side of the window. …
  3. In Windows 10, click the Computer tab.
  4. Click the Map Network Drive button. …
  5. Choose a drive letter. …
  6. Click the Browse button. …
  7. Select a network computer or server and then a shared folder.
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