Mac OS X: Problems connecting to shared folders/servers in Mavericks (10.9)

Some users might experience problems connecting to shared folders/servers in Mavericks (10.9). Such problems might include the ability to establish a connection, but not to view files and folders. The reason is the way in which the computer communicates with the servers. The solution is tell the computer how to communicate.

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You can do this using a config file we have created. Follow these steps:

1. Disconnect all servers, home folders, shared folders etc.
2. Go to [tjinfo.uib.no].
3. Choose "Tilgjengelig lisensiert programvare", and then "Mac-ClientSetup".
4. Download the file called nsmb.conf.zip.
5. Open the zip file and copy the file nsmb.conf.
6. Place the file in ~/Library/Preferences.

For technical information see: https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/darwin/reference/manpages/man5/nsmb.conf.5.html