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  • Page 1 Disk Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. About your Disk Server Disk Server Features ........................1 Package Contents ........................2 System Requirements.......................2 Connections and Components ....................2 Specifications..........................4 2. Installation and Setup Requirements..........................6 LAN Installation ........................6 Disk Server Setup using Windows ..................7 Disk Server Setup using Macintosh..................11 3.

  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    6. Troubleshooting Windows..........................35 Macintosh..........................37 FCC Statement: This device complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 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 undesired operation.

  • Page 5: About Your Disk Server

    About your Disk Server Congratulations on the purchase of your new Disk Server. The Disk Server allows both Macintosh and Windows users on the LAN to share data stored on the Disk Server, as well as share the attached printer. Disk Server Features Easy LAN Installation (10/100BaseTX).

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Remote Management. The Disk Server can be managed from a workstation anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser. Package Contents The following items should be included: The Disk Server Unit. Power Adapter Category 5 UTP network cable with RJ45 connectors. CD-ROM, containing this User Manual and the Disk Server Utility program for Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000.
  • Page 7 Figure 1: Disk Server Rear Panel Power Switch This is a spring-loaded "Soft Switch". If Off, press once to turn On. If On, press once to start the Disk Shutdown sequence. During Shutdown, the Ready LEDs will blink. Power Input Connect the supplied power adapter here.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    LEDs (Front Panel) There are five (5) status LEDs on the front panel, as follows: Ready Normally ON. This blinks during Startup or Shutdown, and turns OFF after the shutdown is completed. Error Normally OFF. (Amber) However, it will be On during the power-on self test. Once the self-test is completed, it will turn OFF.
  • Page 9 Network TCP/IP, AppleShare, SMB Protocol: Network Auto-sensing Ethernet Interface: 10BaseT or 100BaseTX UTP, RJ45 connector Printer Port 1 Centronic parallel port LEDs Rear: - 2 LAN connection status Front: - 5 status/operation Power 12V DC , maximum 3.6 amps. 100- 240 V AC, 50-60Hz power adapter provided. Page 5...

  • Page 10: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Requirements Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT or 100BaseTX. TCP/IP protocol. LAN Installation 1. Connect Network Cable Use the RJ45 socket to connect the Disk Server to your Hub. The Disk Server will auto-configure for 10BaseT or 100BaseTX, and full or half duplex.

  • Page 11: Disk Server Setup Using Windows

    Disk Server Setup using Windows For basic operation, only the following setup is required. For the full range of options available to the Network Administrator, refer to Chapter 3 - Administration. Software Installation Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the drive of your Windows 95/98 or Windows NT4.0/2000 system.
  • Page 12 Ensure that the desired Disk Server is selected in the left panel, then click the Quick Setup icon. Quick Setup If you are prompted for a User Name and Password, enter admin for the user name, and the password you have assigned to the admin user (By default, there is no password, so the Password field can be left blank.) The Setup screen will be displayed, as shown below.
  • Page 13 TCP/IP Obtain an IP Address If you have a DHCP or Bootp server on your LAN, automatically you can enable this setting. The Disk Server will then (DHCP Client) obtain its IP Address from the DHCP or Bootp server. However, because this is a Server, it is preferable to use a Fixed IP Address.
  • Page 14 Apple Networking Zone: The default value is "*", giving all zones access to the Disk Server. If a zone name is shown, only Mac users in that zone can access the Disk Server Click "OK" to save and exit. The Disk Server is now operational, with the follow- ing limitations.

  • Page 15: Disk Server Setup Using Macintosh

    Disk Server Setup using Macintosh If your PC is not running Windows 95/98/NT4/2000, you cannot use the SETUP pro- gram on the CD-ROM. Instead, you must connect to the Disk Server, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Web Browser must support JavaScript V1.1. The interface has been tested on the following Browsers: Netscape Navigator 4.04, 4.08, 4.5 Internet Explorer 4.0...
  • Page 16 Figure 4: Web Interface - Main Menu Select Network and configure each tab. Use the on-line help as necessary. Macintosh users can now access the Disk Server, provided they use the Guest button on the Network login, or login as admin. As guest, they will have access to the public share.
  • Page 17 Once this is done, the procedure in Chapter 5 - Macintosh Client Setup can be performed. Figure 5: System - Printer tab Page 13...

  • Page 18: Administration

    Administration Overview The Disk Server administrator can control Disk Server usage by creating and manag- ing Users, Groups, and Shares. Users: Each user is identified by their User Name and Password. The Adminis- trator can create Users, and also limit the amount of Disk Storage available to a user.

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Disk Server

    Connecting to the Disk Server Windows Users Start the Disk Server Utility, and select the desired Disk Server. Click the Administration icon. You will be prompted for the password, as shown below Administration Figure 6: Password Prompt Enter admin for the User Name. By default, there is no password, but if you have set a password for the admin user, enter it here.

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    Main Menu The Main Menu screen looks like the example below: Figure 7: Web Interface - Main Menu The options on the main menu are divided into 2 groups: Configuration Storage Management Configuration Group Network IP Address - Set IP Address, Network mask (Subnet Mask), and Gateway. DHCP - Enable and configure the DHCP Server function.
  • Page 21 System General - Set the Disk Server name, date and time, and Time Zone. E -Mail - Configure the Disk Server to send E-Mail messages when there is a problem. Printer Port - Configure the Printer. This is helpful but not essential for Win- dows users.
  • Page 22 Users View the list of existing users, and modify individual user data. Create or delete individual users. Note: The guest and admin users cannot be deleted. The admin user cannot be removed or moved from its existing group "ad- ministrator”. By default, the admin user has no password.

  • Page 23: Managing Shares, Groups, And Users

    Managing Shares, Groups, and Users This section has additional information to assist the Disk Server Administrator in managing and controlling access to the Disk Server. Terminology A Share is a folder on the Disk Server which can be accessed by client PCs on the LAN.
  • Page 24 Groups everyone This group cannot be deleted. All users are members of this group, and cannot be removed from this group. By default, this group has Read/Write access to the public share. This can not be changed, but access to other shares can be granted or revoked.
  • Page 25 Share (folder) secret (/secret) confidential (/secret/sensitive_data) published (/secret/sensitive_data/publish_data) If have access, have same access rights to "published" If have access, have same access rights to "confidential" and "published" Figure 8: Nested Shares Multiple Access Rights Access to a Share can be assigned to only 1 Group, but using nested Shares may result in multiple groups being able to access a Share.

  • Page 26: Common Administrative Tasks

    Common Administrative Tasks Task Procedure Protect Server Assign a password to the Admin user. Select Users, then configuration select the Admin user, and click Modify. Create Users Users menu option. Click New User. Edit User Details Users menu option. Select the desired user, then click Modify.
  • Page 27 Configure the Windows Clients Printer Port The correct printer name should be entered on the System - Printer screen. This has no effect on operation, but helps uses identify the printer when they browse the network. Macintosh Clients See the following section. Printer Setup for Macintosh If using a LaserWriter, no setup is required.

  • Page 28: Windows Client Setup

    Windows Client Setup Overview Supported versions of Windows are: Windows 95/98 or later Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 The following items need to be checked or configured: TCP/IP protocol. Access to the Disk Server's storage. TCP/IP Setup Select the Control Panel - Network option on the Start Menu. You should see a screen like the one following.
  • Page 29 Figure 11: IP Address (Win 95/98) To act as a DHCP Client: Click on the radio button to Obtain an IP address automatically, as shown above. If the DHCP Server in the Disk Server has been enabled, it will now pro- vide an IP Address and related data to your PC when it boots.

  • Page 30: Network Logon

    Network Logon To use the Disk Server, you must Logon to the Network correctly: Check your Window logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network. Ensure the Primary Network Logon is set to Client for Microsoft Networks, as shown below.

  • Page 31: Password Management

    Changing your Disk Server Password Once the Disk Server Administrator has given you a valid User Name on the Disk Server, you can use the following procedure to change your password. Start your WEB browser In the Address box, enter: The password for the admin user can HTTP://ip_address/user.pl...

  • Page 32: Using The Disk Server's Storage

    Using the Disk Server's Storage To use the Disk Server's storage, you must "Map" a drive letter to each folder on the Disk Server folder which you wish to access. The "Network Drive" will then be avail- able to all Windows programs. The procedure is as follows: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop.
  • Page 33 Figure 14: Map Network Drive Select a drive letter for this folder, and check the Reconnect at Logon checkbox. (If this is not done, the mapping will be lost when you shut down your PC.) Then click OK. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the File-Open or File-Save As dialog in all Windows applications.
  • Page 34 When browsing the Disk Server using Windows Explorer or another file man- ager, you may see the following files, which have been generated by AppleTalk clients: .Apple Desktop .Apple Double Network Trash Folder Do NOT delete these files! Page 30...

  • Page 35: Using The Disk Server's Printer

    Using the Disk Server's Printer Find out what printer is connected to the printer port on the Disk Server. User Network Neighborhood to locate the Disk Server, as shown in Figure 13: Network Browse. Double-click the Disk Server icon. A printer icon should be shown. Right-click the printer icon, and select Install.
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  • Page 37: Macintosh Client Setup

    Macintosh Client Setup Requirements To use the Disk Server, you require: Macintosh OS Version 7.5 or later, with AppleShare. The Disk Server Administrator must create a value User Name on the Disk Server for each Mac user. Otherwise, Mac users will only be able to access the Disk Server by using the guest login.

  • Page 38: Using The Disk Server's Printer

    Using the Disk Server's Printer In Chooser, select the printer type matching the printer connected to the Disk Server. From the list on the right, select the Disk Server, then click Create. (Refer to Troubleshooting if the Disk Server’s printer is not listed.) The new printer will be created, and can be used like any other printer.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Windows Problem 1: The Disk Server Utility doesn't list any Disk Servers. Solution 1: Check the following: The Disk Server is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON. Ensure that your PC and the Disk Server are on the same network segment.
  • Page 40 Problem 3: The Disk Server is configured, but I can't find it in Network Neighborhood. Solution 3 Try using Start - Find - Computer, and enter the Disk Server's name. If this does not work, use Control Panel - Network to check the following: TCP/IP protocol is installed.
  • Page 41 Problem 5 When using the Web interface, some of the data will not fit on the screen, and there is no scrollbar. Solution 5 This will only happen if you use extra large fonts, either in your Browser or in Windows. You must reduce the font size: In your Browser, select View - Fonts to change the font size.
  • Page 42 Problem 2: Disk Server's printer is not listed on my Mac. Solution 2: On the Disk Server's System - Printer screen, check the Printer Object Type. If this is not correct, the Disk Server's printer will not be listed on the Macintosh. Check the Printer's User Manual for this data, or contact the printer supplier.

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