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Intellinet 501712 User Manual

Intellinet 501712 soho storage: user guide
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Introduction
Network Attached Storage (NAS) addresses the growing need for shared network
storage in the home and small/medium sized business environments. NAS has the
advantage of being easy to use, manage and simple in design. Files can be shared
between computers regardless of the operating system they are using or the network
server they are attached to. This solution provides a convenient common storage
resource. Networked storage can be used in the following ways:
At the home:
Store media files for networked MP3/Media players and computers
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Backup your home computers
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Share files, media, pictures with all of your networked computers
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Make files available when you are away from home
Run an FTP server without leaving your computer on
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Have personal/private storage for each family member
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In the office:
Provide personal/private storage for employees
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Run an FTP server for file upload and download
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Share files between different operating systems
Backup data from networked PCs and Macs
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Backup data from other servers
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Product Features
Windows, Mac, and Linux NFSv2 file systems supported
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Create and assign users with passwords for security
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Assign users and groups to shared folders
No maintenance required
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Built in FTP server for file upload and downloading via the internet
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No user licenses to purchase
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Firmware updates via user interface
Share your USB storage on the network
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  • Page 1 Introduction Network Attached Storage (NAS) addresses the growing need for shared network storage in the home and small/medium sized business environments. NAS has the advantage of being easy to use, manage and simple in design. Files can be shared between computers regardless of the operating system they are using or the network server they are attached to.
  • Page 2 System Requirements For Accessing Files: Network adapter installed and functioning properly For configuration: For PC Users: Internet Explorer 5.5 and newer or latest Opera browser with Java support For Mac Users: Internet Explorer 5.2 or latest Opera browser with Java support For Linux Users: Latest Opera browser with Java support Package Contents...
  • Page 3 switch to the “PC” side. If after connecting the Ethernet cable from the unit to your network/system and the LAN link light does not turn on, move the switch to the alternate position. Note: Turn the NAS off then turn it back on to get an IP address from the network. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect to a PC, server, hub, switch or other network device on the LAN.
  • Page 4 Description of LEDs Status Power Solid/Off Heart-Beat Flashing Link/Activity Flashing Ethernet port 10/100 Mbps NAS Quick Start Installation In order to facilitate the use of the NAS, the product comes with default settings that most users can install without any modification. If the network manager needs to modify any of the settings, the NAS provides an intuitive Web-based user interface.
  • Page 5 Plug the AC adapter into a surge protector. Turn on the power on the NAS. If the LAN link LED in the front of the NAS is not ON, please change the switch next to the LAN port of the NAS unit to the alternate position.
  • Page 6 Select a drive letter you wish to map your shared folder. Select Browse and locate the shared folder from under Entire Network. Click OK once your have located the shared folder. Select Reconnect at logon so you do not have to repeat this process in the future.
  • Page 7 Enabling UPnP™ Note: UPnP™ is only available in Windows XP and Me. We recommend that this is enabled for ease of configuration, but it is not required. To enable UPnP™, go to the Start menu and select the Control Panel. Select Add/Remove Programs.
  • Page 8 Select Next to continue. After all the components are installed, click Finish. You can access the configuration user interface by double clicking on My Network Places on your desktop. Double click on the UPnP device to gain access to the configuration page. Note: You may need to restart your computer and/or refresh the view for the device to appear.
  • Page 9 Configuring the NAS There are several methods for accessing the configuration interface for the NAS. If you have UPnP enabled in your Windows Me or XP computer, you can access the configuration by double clicking the UPnP device name under My Network Places.
  • Page 10 A window should appear asking for a username and password. Leave the User Name blank and enter ‘admin’ in the password field. You will be taken to the system information screen. NAS Finder Included in the CD is a utility for locating the NAS on the network.
  • Page 11 NAS Management User Interface User Interface Structure From the user interface (UI), you can maintain and monitor all the functions of the NAS. This interface is accessible from any computer on the network with the appropriate browser. Only one user can log into the UI at a time.
  • Page 12 DHCP Client The default factory setting is DHCP client. There should be a DHCP server on the network. In most cases, this is the router or network switch. The DHCP server will assign the NAS an IP address when it is turned on. This setting allows the NAS to be easily installed into any network environment.
  • Page 13 In this example, the 255.255.255.0 subnet mask tells us that the first three numbers of our IP address (192.168.1) are not changeable in this subnet. Had the subnet mask been 255.255.0.0, then we would be able to assign an IP of 192.168.x.x (where x is 0-254 and not being used by any other device on the network).
  • Page 14 Firmware Update Updates and functionality can be added via this function. Please check the web for the latest firmware if you are having any issues. In general, no update should be needed unless it is recommended by technical support. Note: Do not do a firmware update over a wireless connection or power the unit down during a firmware update.
  • Page 15 Time Settings The NAS’s built-in clock should be adjusted to the current local time. This will insure accurate time reporting in the logs and file records. Select your GMT time zone and then enter the date and time. Click on Apply to make the changes.
  • Page 16 System Information Current firmware Time since last restart Hard Drive information Current IP address Network link is up or down System Log Use the information provided here to help diagnose any network related issues. Navigate through the history with these buttons. You can clear the event logs under the Administrator settings page.
  • Page 17 User Management The NAS provides a client/server environment for users to share files over the network. File sharing works by authorizing the users or groups to access shared folders by their username and password. When creating a new shared folder, user and groups from the current list must be assigned.
  • Page 18 Highlight a user name and click on Remove or Modify to delete or change user information. Groups After creating the users, you can categorize the users into different groups to make assignment easier. Click on Add to create a new group name.
  • Page 19 NAS Management Manage the main functions of the shared storage from this menu. HD Initialization Wizard The first time you use the NAS, you may have to initialize the hard disk. The wizard provides an easy way to initialize the hard disk. By enabling SMART, the NAS will report when the hard drive...
  • Page 20 You can find your workgroup name by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties. You must assign at least one user to this share folder. (1) Highlight the user on the list to the right, (2) select the permission you want them to have: Read/Write or Read Only, (3) click on button to move the user over to the Allowing User List.
  • Page 21 USB HD Information Each of formatted partitions (FAT32, EXT2 and EXT3) on the attached USB storage drive will be shown in the USB HD information page. The naming rule for “Mounting path” is based on the connecting port. For example, if the USB hard drive was attached on port A and here are three formatted primary partitions on the disk, the SA will create "USBHDA1"...
  • Page 22 the new port number when trying to access the FTP server. See FTP Server chapter. Linux users need to create NFS Mappings in order to connect to the NAS. Enable the Network File System and click on Add to create the mapping.
  • Page 23 Enter a share folder name Assign users by highlighting the user, selecting the file permission and clicking on button. Click on Apply when complete. Highlight the share folder and click on Remove or Modify to delete or edit the shared folder properties.

  • Page 24: Ftp Server

    FTP Server If you want to access files stored on your NAS from a remote location, the included FTP server is the easiest way. Here is a typical setup: Connection Diagram: Work PC<-->Internet<-->DSL/Modem<-->Router<-->NAS To access files from the NAS from a remote location, a static IP and/or a DNS name is required.
  • Page 25 Windows USB Printer Server Standard USB 1.1 and 2.0 printers can easily be shared between Windows users on the network with the built-in USB printer server. Note: Some or all functions of multi-function printers may not work depending on the driver support by the respective printer manufacturers.
  • Page 26 UPnP™ Media Server Note: Your networked media receiver must be using the UPnP media receiver standard. Please check with the manufacturer of your networked media player. UPnP media receivers using the UPnP media receiver standard will be able to view and play media files located in the UpnPMedia shared folder when this feature is enabled.
  • Page 27 Searching the Network for the NAS If you are not able to locate the NAS in the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places, you can try to search for it. Click Search under My Network Places. Enter the name of the NAS or the Fixed IP address if configured that way and click Search Now.