3Com OfficeConnect 3C19500 Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
®
OfficeConnect
Network Storage Server
" One OfficeConnect
Your Package ® Network Storage Server
" One Category 5 Ethernet Cable
Contains:
" One Power Adapter and Power Cord
" One Stacking Clip
" One Accessory Pack (cable ties, rubber feet and labels)
" This Quick Installation Guide
" One OfficeConnect Network Storage Server User Guide
" One Installation and Configuration Diskette
" One Application CD-ROM
" One OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM
" One Warranty Information Card
If any items are missing from your package, contact your
reseller immediately.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OfficeConnect Network Storage
Server. The Network Storage Server is an efficient and
inexpensive way of adding extra storage space to your network.
This Quick Installation Guide assumes that you have an
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
Note: This poster covers initial installation and setup for the
OfficeConnect Network Storage Server 20 (3C19500) and the
OfficeConnect Network Storage Server 40 (3C19501). These
instructions are the same for both models. Please refer to your
"Network Storage Server User Guide" for further information.
Before you Install Check that you have:
" A functioning Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
the Network
" One spare Ethernet or Fast Ethernet port on your Hub or
Storage Server Switch for each Network Storage Server you wish to install.
" An Operating System (Windows ® 95, Windows 98 or
Windows NT 4.0) with network support configured,
running on your workstations.
Note: Before you install the Network Storage Server, read the
Safety Information section in the "Network Storage Server
User Guide".
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STEP 1
Installing the Network Storage Server
1.1 Positioning your OfficeConnect Network 1.4 Connecting the Power Adapter
Storage Server Attach the power adapter to the power adapter socket
Place your Network Storage Server on a hard flat surface. located in the back of the Network Storage Server. Plug
the other end into a power outlet.
1.2 Stacking your Network Storage Server with
other OfficeConnect Products When power is supplied, the LEDs on the front of the
If you have any other OfficeConnect equipment, 3Com Network Storage Server will flicker for approximately 2
recommends you stack your Network Storage Sever minutes. The Network Storage Server will be ready to
with them. If you decide to do this, always position the use when the Power LED is green; the Disk LED has
Network Storage Server at the bottom of the stack finished flickering and the Disk Space Used LEDs have
using the Stacking Clip. stopped moving up the scale.
Note: If you need more information on how to use the Note: See the Network Storage Server LED Function
Stacking Clip, see the 'Positioning the OfficeConnect table in the "Network Storage Server User Guide" for
Network Storage Server' section in the "Network further LED information.
Storage Server User Guide".
Now you have connected the Network Storage Server,
1.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable go to Step 2.
Connect one end of the provided Ethernet Cable into the
LAN Socket on the back of the Network Storage Server.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to a spare
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet port on your Hub or Switch.
Note: If you connect the Ethernet Cable to the
'Uplink/Normal' port on the Hub, make sure the
'Uplink/Normal' switch is set to 'Normal'.
STEP 3
The Configuration Wizard
The Configuration Wizard allows you to customize and
confirm the Network Storage Server's configuration settings.
Note: The Network Storage Server will operate correctly
without changing any of the configuration settings at this
stage. If you do not want to make any changes or are not
certain about adjusting the configuration settings, keep
clicking Next when prompted. However, please pay
special attention to the screen represented in Step 3.2.
3.1 Using the Configuration Wizard
When this screen appears, click Next and follow
the on-screen instructions. You can amend the
configuration settings on each screen.
3.3 Accessing the Administration System
Installation is now complete.
When you see this screen, you should be
able to access the Administration System
and create Users, Groups and Shares.
3.2 Reviewing the Configuration Settings
This is the last screen before you enter the
Administration System. The information shown on this
screen describes your final set-up. 3Com recommends
you take a note of these settings before continuing.
When ready, click Finish.
You are ready to start using the Network Storage Server.
However, 3Com recommends you first map a drive
letter to your Network Storage Server before you use it.
Mapping a drive will offer you quick and reliable access
to the Network Storage Server.
STEP
As part of the installation process, you need to launch the
OfficeConnect Server Discovery Application provided on
the installation diskette. This application configures your
Network Storage Server to work within the network by
allocating an IP address to it. The Discovery Application
must be run from a PC that is connected to the network.
If your network has a DHCP server in it, the Network
Storage Server will obtain an IP address automatically.
However, if the Network Storage Server is unable to
detect a DHCP server then it will automatically choose a
free IP address within the same range that the Windows
98/2000 AutoIP function uses. For more information
about IP addressing, see the 'IP Addressing' section in
the "Network Storage Server User Guide".
The Discovery application also allows a static IP address
to be set. If you enter a static IP address, you will be
asked to complete an address suggested by the
Discovery application. This application will provide most
of the address but you will be asked to enter the final
address value. This value must be different to any
already assigned to other devices on the network.
2.1 Running the OfficeConnect Server
Insert the installation diskette into the PC. From the task
bar at the bottom of your screen:
1.2
1.1
1.3
1.4
To map a drive to the Network Storage Server, follow
the instructions below.
From the task bar at the bottom of your screen, select:
2
Using the OfficeConnect Server Discovery Application
a. Select Run from the Start menu.
b. Type in: A:\Discovery.exe
c. Click OK to run the application.
2.2 Using the OfficeConnect Server
Discovery Application
When this screen appears, click Next and follow the
on-screen instructions.
2.3 Closing the OfficeConnect Server
Discovery Application
Discovery Application
When this screen appears, click Finish. The Network
Storage Server will reboot if required. When the
application closes, you will be taken to the
Configuration Wizard. Go to Step 3.
Mapping a Drive to the Network Storage Server
Opening the Mapped Public Folder in Windows
Explorer
Opening the Public Folder will allow the User to access
their stored data. To open the Public folder:
1. Start, Find and then Computer.
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Enter the name of the Network Storage Server.
2. Scroll down the left-hand column in Windows
3. Click Find Now. An icon for the Network Storage
Explorer until you see the mapped Public folder.
Server should appear in the search window after a
3. Double-click the Public Folder to open it.
short while.
For more information about managing the Network
4. Double-click the Network Storage Server icon. A
Storage Server, see the "Network Storage Server User
window will appear containing a folder called
Guide".
Public. This is the area on the Network Storage
Server where Users store their data.
What if I need Further Assistance?
5. Select the Public folder and click the right-hand
If problems occur and you cannot solve them, refer to
button on your mouse.
the Troubleshooting section in the "Network Storage
6. Select Map Network Drive from the list.
Server User Guide". If you still have problems after this,
7. Select an unused drive from the Drive list.
contact Technical Support. The Technical Support details
8. Ensure the Reconnect at logon check-box is can be found in the "Network Storage Server User
Guide".
turned on.
9. Click OK.