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Chapter 7 Advanced Features
Setting Up the Authentication Server on a Windows PC
To set up the authentication server, follow the procedure below. The authentication server must be placed on the
local network or VPN.
Note: For proper operation, make sure that the TeraStation and the authentication server are on a network with only
one router. If there are two or more routers on the network, the authentication server may not acquire the correct
TeraStation status. For example, if the TeraStation's IP address has been changed, its status does not change to
"Warning".
1
Download the application for the authentication server, "Boot Authentication Tool", from the
and install it onto the Windows PC.
2
Register the specific port number that is used on the application as a firewall exception rule. Navigate to
Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall on the authentication server.
3
Click Advanced settings.
4
Click and right-click Inbound Rules, then click New Rule.
5
Select "Port" and click Next.
6
Select "TCP", enter the port number that is used on the application to the right of "Specific local ports", and click
Next. The default port number on the application is "7010". The port number can be confirmed on the Options
tab of the application.
7
Click Next, then click Next again.
8
Enter a desired name for the setting and click Finish to complete.
Configuring Boot Authentication on the TeraStation
1
From Settings, click Management.
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