Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for NETGEAR ND508
Summary of Contents for NETGEAR ND508
-
Page 2: Start Here
Model ND508 Network Disk Drive and Model ND520 Network Disk Drive provide an effective, scalable solution for networked PCs to share stored files. The Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive will be up and running on your network in minutes. This guide provides installation instructions for: ®... -
Page 3: Package Contents
• Rubber footpads • Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cable • This installation guide • Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive Resource CD • Please Read: MAC Address Labels • Warranty & Owner Registration Card • Support Information Card Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive... -
Page 4: Product Illustration
Product Illustration The front panel of the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive has the following features: • Power LED • Diagnostic LEDs: — 1 Ready LED — 1 HD LED — 1 100M LED — 1 FDX LED — 4 Disk Utilization LEDs •... - Page 5 Vista RJ-45 Network Port with Built-in LEDs The front panel of the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive provides one vista RJ-45 network port. This standard connector accepts two-pair Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper wiring. The connector contains two LEDs.
-
Page 6: Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures Connect to the Network To connect your Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive to the network: 1. Connect one end of a Category 5 10/100 UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ- 45 connector on the front panel of the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive. -
Page 7: Connect The Power Cord
Connect the Power Cord To connect the power cord to the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive: 1. Connect one end of the power cord to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive, as shown below. - Page 8 (Mapping is a Windows term that means “assigning.”) This program automatically maps (or assigns) a drive letter to the public folder of each network disk drive on your network. The NETGEAR Network Disk Drive Automap Utility is located on the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive Resource CD.
- Page 9 The Automap Utility searches the network for network disk drives. The next available drive letter will automatically be assigned to the Public folder of any new NETGEAR network disk drives that have been added to your network. Manually Mapping to Network Disk Drives For some network configurations, it is necessary to manually map the network...
- Page 10 Use the Network Disk Drive You can start using the network disk drive as you would any other drive on your network. For example: • Browse to the drive in Windows Explorer or Network Neighborhood. • Create and save shared files in the drive’s Public folder.
- Page 11 NETGEAR ships the network disk drive without a preset administrator’s password. Accessing Administration Tools from the Windows Desktop To access the Model ND508/ND520 administration tools from the Windows desktop: 1. From the Start button, select Find > Computer, type the name of your network disk drive, and click on Find Now.
- Page 12 4. Enter the password in the Enter Password and Confirm Password fields. 5. Click on OK. Note: If you forget this password, you must call NETGEAR customer support for assistance. Changing Network Disk Drive Settings To change settings in the Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive: 1.
-
Page 13: Managing Shared Folders
1. From the Main Menu, select Make/Change Private Folders. 2. Click on the folder with a password you want to change. 3. Enter a new password for the folder. 4. Click on OK. Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive Installation Guide “Setting or Changing the Administrator’s... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
3. Be sure that your power outlet is functioning properly. If the Link LED is not lit: 1. Press the Normal/Uplink button on the front panel of the network disk drive. 2. Make sure your Ethernet cable is plugged into an active hub port. -
Page 15: Logging On To Your Network
2. Be sure the shortcut is up to date. Update your shortcuts if the folder has moved or if the name or workgroup for your network disk drive has changed. Mobile Computing If you cannot locate a network disk drive after moving your laptop from one network to another, run the Windows IP Configuration program. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency Approvals Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive Installation Guide Model ND508/ND520 Network Disk Drive ISO/IEC 802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3u) 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T CSMA/CD and TCP/IP protocols 100BASE-T: 100 Mbps with4B/5B encoding... - Page 17 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
- Page 18 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com http://www.NETGEAR.com *M1-ND500NA-2*...