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Page 1: User Manual
Network Attached Storage Device Model #s: NS100, NS100-160, NS100-200, NS100-250, NS100-300, NS100-400 User Manual Ver 1.0 Solutions for the Digital Life ™... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Features Package Contents System Requirements Technical Support 2 Configuring the NAS Device Client PC Setup Accessing the NAS Device from the Web Changing the Password USB Devices Adding a Print Server Other Configurations 3 Using the Administrative Utility Accessing the Administrative Utility Users System Status... - Page 3 ActiontecNetwork Attached Storage Device User Manual This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations for purchasing the Actiontec Network Attached Storage ( Device. The Device adds gigabytes of storage space to your network with- out the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fledged file server. The Device provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections, and you can add as many using a standard computer as a file server, the management, and increased reliability. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Package Contents If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact the dealer for replace- ments. • NAS Device • Quick Installation Guide • Setup • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter System Requirements •... -
Page 6: Configuring The Nas Device
Configuring the NAS Device After connecting and setting up the Guide for instructions), the user can perform custom configurations. This chapter explains how to configure the ing file sharing, setting up a print server, and changing the password. Client PC Setup The following items need to be checked or configured: •... -
Page 7: Mapping A Network Drive
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 2. Log on when Windows prompts for a network logon. If board) or Cancel is clicked, no network resources will be available. When log- ging on, a valid user name and password must be entered. If the administrator has defined users on the plied by him/her. - Page 8 Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 2. From the menu that appears, select Map Network Drive…. AEEE 3. Select a drive letter for this folder, click in the “Reconnect at Logon” check box, then click OK. 4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the “File- Open”...
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Page 9: Accessing The Nas Device From The Web
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Tips for Storing Data on the NAS Device • Change the Windows user name and password to match the user name and password assigned by the • Map multiple • Backup data by copying files from the computer to the •... - Page 10 Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device The “Actiontec Network Attached Storage” home screen appears in the Web browser window. 4. To browse the files and folders on the FLASH/USB HDD. • Shares (Folders) to which everyone has access are listed. Access these folders and files by clicking on the folder name or file name.
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Page 11: Changing The Password
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Changing the Password Although the administrator must create the user name and initial password, they can be changed by the user. To do this: 1. Open a Web browser. 2. In the Address or Location text box, enter “http://” and the address. -
Page 12: Usb Devices
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 5. Enter the required data: • User name - the login name of the • Existing password - the current password • New password - the new password • Confirm new password - reenter the new password 6. -
Page 13: Adding A Print Server
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual ☞ Note: If the nected. The USB device must be removed and re-inserted to re- connect. Adding a Print Server If a printer is connected to the server. To do this, follow these instructions (this installation is for Windows ;... - Page 14 Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 3. When the “Printers” (or “Printers and Faxes”) window appears, click Add Printers. 4. Read the on-screen information, then click Next. 5. In the next window, select the “A network printer…” option. Click Next.
- Page 15 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 6. In the next window, select the “Browse for a printer” option. Click Next. 7. In the “Add Printer Wizard” window, select the workgroup to which the NAS Device belongs. Click Next. 8. From the list that appears, select the Device.
- Page 16 Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 9. From the list that appears, select the printer. Click Next. 10. Select the printer manufacturer and model. Click Next. 11. Select whether or not the printer will function as the default printer. Click Next.
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Page 17: Other Configurations
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 12. Click Finish to exit. Other Configurations After configuring the Device, all users can access the Device with “guest” access rights. This allows access to the public shares (by default, “Disk” and “Flash ”). -
Page 18: Using The Administrative Utility
Using the Administrative Utility This chapter describes using the Utility, the administrator can check the create user groups. Accessing the Administrative Utility To establish a connection from a computer to the 1. Open a Web browser. 2. In the Address text box, enter “http://” and the using the default address, enter: ☞... -
Page 19: Users
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 4. To access the Administration interface, click Administration on the right. A password prompt appears, as shown below. 5. Enter “admin” for the name, and leave the password blank. • To gain access, enter the user name and password of a user in the “Administrators”... - Page 20 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility • When a user is created, a Share (folder) is created for them, with the same name. Only the user and the Administrator group can access this new Share. Name Enter the user name here. Note that punctuation and other special characters (e.g. * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name.
- Page 21 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Create Private Folder If creating a new user: • Checking this option creates a Group and a Private Folder (Share) with the same name as the user. • The “Private Folder (Share) Location” text box allows the user to select which disk is used for the Private Folder.
- Page 22 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Groups Click this to view and/or modify the Groups which the selected user is in. Delete Click this button to delete the selected user. Warning: When a user is deleted, his/her private folder, and any data it contains, is deleted.
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Page 23: System Status
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual System Status This screen displays many of the Device’s current settings Server Name The current name of the Device. This name will be shown in “Network Neighborhood” or “My Network Places.” IP Address address currently used by the Device. -
Page 24: Network Settings
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Delete Current Job Clicking this button deletes the current print job and, if applicable, starts the next print job in the print server queue. Delete All Jobs Clicking this button deletes all current print jobs. Refresh Click this button to update the data shown on the Status screen. - Page 25 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Obtain IP Address Automatically (DHCP Client) Do not select this option unless a server provides an DHCP Fixed IP Address Select this if the Network does not have a data. IP Address: (Default:192.168.0.100) The the computers on the network.
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Page 26: System Settings
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Primary address of the first Server. Backup The IP address of the backup server (accessed if the first server is busy). System Settings This screen provides an overview of the Device’s settings. - Page 27 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Server Name If needed, change the name of the other special characters (e.g. * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. Comment Enter a comment here (the location of the Workgroup This should match the Workgroup name of the computers on the network.
- Page 28 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Shutdown/Restart Use these two sets of text boxes to force the same time every day, or on the weekends. Shutdown Now Clicking this button causes the existing network connections. No data will be saved. Restart Now Clicking this button restarts the data will be saved.
- Page 29 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Sync Now Click this button to synchronize with the Device immediately. Send E-Mail Alerts… Click here to enable the sending of e-mail alerts by the Device. Alerts will be sent when there is some problem requiring the administrator’s attention. E-Mail Address (1)/(2) Enter the e-mail addresses to which the alerts will be sent.
- Page 30 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Enable FTP Server If this option is enabled, users can upload and download files via protocol). Allow anonymous FTP login (“guest” right) server prompts for a user name and password when clients attempt to connect.
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Page 31: Advanced Setup
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Advanced Setup This screen includes many of the Groups, Folders, Backup, Hard Drive, and Upgrade. Groups In this screen, manage the user groups on the New Group Use this text box to create a new group. Existing Groups This list box shows the list of all groups. - Page 32 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Members Click this button to display the users who are members of the selected group. Members can then be added or deleted. ☞ Note: The “everyone” group always contains all users. Members cannot be added or deleted. Delete Click this button to delete the selected Group.
- Page 33 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Other Shares The “Other Shares” column on the right shows all other shares. The current group has no access to these shares. To Add Access Rights Select the share or share in the right-hand column, then click << Read Access to pro- vide read-only access, or click <<...
- Page 34 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Members (Users) The “Members” column on the left shows the users who are currently members of this group. Other Users The “Other Users” column on the right shows users who are not currently mem- bers of this group.
- Page 35 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual • Only the Device administrators can create Shares. However, within a Share, users who have access to that Share can create other folders (directo- ries) as well as files. • A Share can be accessed by many User Groups, and a User Group can access many Shares.
- Page 36 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Location The Location associated with the Share. Note that once a Share is created, its location can not be changed. There are two options: • Default folder- if selected, creates the Share in the default folder. •...
- Page 37 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Share Access The screen is displayed when Access Rights is clicked on the Shares screen. Determine which users can access the selected share in this screen. Share Name The name of the Group being modified is shown above the two lists of shares. Groups with Access This list shows which Group can currently access this Share.
- Page 38 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility To Remove Access Rights Select the Group in the left-hand column, then click No Access >>. Multiple Groups can be selected by holding down the When finished, click Close Backup Config Backup This facility allows the user to Backup (Download) and Restore (Upload) the Device's configuration file.
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Page 39: Data Backup
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Data Backup Data files can be backed up from the from another network device to the Device. The Backup Jobs text box displays any defined backup jobs. If no jobs have been defined, the text box will be empty. For each job defined, the following data is shown: •... - Page 40 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Add New Job Clicking this button opens the “Define Backup Job” screen, where a new backup job can be defined. Define Backup Job From this screen new backup jobs can be created, which will be displayed on the “Backup”...
- Page 41 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Direction Select the desired direction where backing up will occur here: • From this NAS to another device - data on the to remote device. • From another device to NAS - data on remote device is backed up to the Device.
- Page 42 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility • Every Monday, Every Tuesday… - select this option to have the backup performed once per week, on the specified day and time. • The time text box (hour, minute, AM/PM) - specify at what time the backup job should be performed.
- Page 43 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual • Preparing - only displayed after the “Prepare Disk” button is pressed. (See below for details). • Prepared - disk is ready for use. Prepare Disk Click here after installing a new disk. The disk will be partitioned and quick-formatted.
- Page 44 Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility drive. • Scandisk in progress - Scandisk operation is in progress. The disk can- not be used while a Scandisk is in progress. If required, use the “Start/Stop” button to terminate the Scandisk operation and gain access to data on the disks.
- Page 45 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Disk Log Use this to view the results of the last Scandisk operation. Help Click here for more information about this screen. Upgrade The “Upgrade” process updates the sion. The upgrade file is obtained from the dealer or supplier. Note that the Device is unavailable during the upgrade process, and all connections will be lost, including the one used to start the upgrade.
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Page 46: Accessing The Nas Device On The Internet
Accessing the NAS Device on the Internet If the network is connected to the Internet, typically by a broadband router/ gateway and modem, the Features available to Internet users include: • Using a Web browser to view and download files •... -
Page 47: Using The Web Browser From The Internet
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Using the Web Browser from the Internet This is identical to using the Web browser from the network. But remember: • The Internet address must be used to connect to the IP address. •... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some common problems, and their solutions. Problem 1: The NAS Utility doesn’t list any NAS Devices. Solution 1: Check the following: • The • Ensure the computer and the • Ensure the computer has the • If the •... - Page 49 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Problem 2: Neighborhood. Solution 2 Try using Start - Find - Computer, and enter the name. If this does not work, use Control Panel - Network to check the following: • • Check the network Bindings: •...
- Page 50 Problem 3 When I click on an Neighborhood, I get prompted for a password. Solution 3 This can happen in the following situations: • The Logon name you used on the computer is rec- • The logon name you used on the computer is not •...
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Page 52: A Specifications
Specifications Model Number(s) 100, NS100-160, (Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device) Capacity 160, 200, 250, 300, or 400 Gigabytes (depending on model) Ports 10/100 Ethernet, 2.0, Power Network Interface 10/100 (Auto MDIX) Standards 802.3; 802.3u IEEE Protocols DHCP Power Input 1A Linear Certification Part 15 100-200,... - Page 53 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual LED Indicators Ready, Status, Disk, Disk Full, Operating temperature 0° - 55° C (32° - 131° F) Relative Humidity > 80 % (non-condensing) Limited Warranty 1 year ☞ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. , Ethernet...
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Page 54: Notices
Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. -
Page 55: Miscellaneous Legal Notices
Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation ☞... -
Page 56: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics’... - Page 57 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE.
- Page 58 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE...
- Page 59 Actiontec Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.