Enabling or Disabling SMB Service Discovery


You can use Directory Access to enable or disable the discovery of services that use Server Message Block (SMB) to make themselves known on the network. SMB is a protocol used by Microsoft Windows for file and print services.

  1. In Directory Access, click Services.
  2. If the lock icon is locked, click it and type the name and password of an administrator.
  3. Click the checkbox next to SMB and click Apply.