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# LAN (outbound)

A **LAN Transport** is used to connect to a shared network folder over the local network.

You configure the **LAN Transport** with the appropriate details for connecting to the remote service, and sending any files to the shared network folder.

The **LAN Transport** can only be used with a **UNC** network path. **UNC** uses the following format: \\\server-name\shared-resource-pathname.

It is not possible to use mapped network paths if the **Action** is to be executed under **Statelake Service**. This is because service applications are not able to access information regarding mapped network drives. You should use the **UNC** path instead.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | A friendly name for the **LAN Transport**. This is the name that the **Transport** will be known as throughout the configuration. You should enter something meaningful and easily identifiable, to help you recognise the **LAN Transport**. |
| UNC Path | The **UNC** path of the shared network folder, such as \\\computer name\share name\\. |

## Buttons

| Button Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Click to **Save** any changes you have made. All changes will be lost if you do not click the **Save** button. |
| Cancel | Click to **Cancel** any changes you have made. |
| Delete | Click to **Delete** this Transport. You will be asked to confirm your choice. |
| Test Transport | Click to test the connection to the remote **LAN** service. You need to select the **File Connection** that will be used to find a file for sending. This is a live test and will cause the transport to run and send the first file that exists in the **File Connection** that match the *File Search Pattern*. |

## Test Transport

Once all details have been entered as required, click on this button to test the connection to the remote **LAN** server or service.

You need to select the **Available File Connection** that will be used to filter the files, and to provide detail of the directories to be used to send any files to.

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**Test Transport** is a live test and will cause the transport to run, and send the first file that exists in the **File Connection** that matches the *File Search Pattern*, to the remote **LAN** service.
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A pop-up **Test Transport** window will appear - select the appropriate **File Connection** from the drop-down list.

Click **Run** to perform the test, and **Cancel** to quit without testing.