Ximeta NetDisk Mini MNU10-40 Quick Install Manual

Quick Install Guide
NetDisk • NetDisk Mini • NetDisk Office
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NetDisk: NetDisk Mini:
NetDisk Office:
• NDU10-80 • MNU10-40
• NOU10-250
• NDU10-120 • MNU10-80
• NDU10-160
• NDU10-250
For Windows 2000 / XP and 98SE / ME
From this point forward, "NetDisk" will be used to represent NetDisk, NetDisk Mini
and NetDisk Office models unless otherwise noted.
NetDisk Modes
NDAS Mode
In NDAS Mode, NetDisk is directly attached to a 100 Mbps / Full Duplex Fast Ethernet
Switch or Wireless Router (Wireless Router applies to NetDisk and NetDisk Mini only).
Each user on the network can use NetDisk as if it was a local disk drive.
USB 2.0 Mode
In USB 2.0 Mode, NetDisk is directly attached to a PC's USB 2.0 Port. In addition,
each user can enjoy all of the advanced NDAS features such as aggregation,
back-up, mirroring and flexible expansion.
System Requirements
Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
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• 233 MHz Pentium II or higher
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• 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
• USB 1.1 Port (USB 2.0 recommended)
• CD-ROM drive for installation
• 100Base-T full duplex switch for NDAS mode
Hardware Installation
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT USB CABLE AND
ETHERNET CABLE AT THE SAME TIME.
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NetDisk NDAS Mode
• Connect NetDisk to your switch (100Base-TX) with included Ethernet cable.
Power IN
• For wireless users - Connect NetDisk to your wireless router or access point with the
included Ethernet cable.
Make sure the power connector is
connected firmly, and slide the On/Off
switch to the On position.
NetDisk USB Mode
• Connect the included USB cable from USB port on NetDisk to your PC's USB port.
Power IN
Make sure the power connector
is connected firmly, and slide
the On/Off switch to
the On position.
NetDisk Mini USB Only Mode
• No external power connection is required when connecting via USB! However, to ensure
continuous power flow to your NetDisk Mini please use the included dual connector USB
cable and connect both connectors with your host computer.
• Alternatively, only one cable is required to be connected with your host computer when
using an external power source. (It does not matter which connector you choose to
connect.) Slide the On/Off switch to the ON position.
Power IN
NetDisk Office Cable Installation
• Make sure the power connector is connected firmly and turn
NetDisk Office on by sliding the On/Off switch to the On position.
NDAS Mode
• Connect your Local Area Network (LAN)
cable to one of the eight NetDisk Office
Switch Ports. This connection provides
network access from your LAN or router
to the NetDisk Office.
NDAS Mode Out to PC 2
Out to PC 1
• Using the included Ethernet cable, connect
the NetDisk to your PC by plugging the cable
into one of the ports on the NetDisk Office
Switch and connecting to your Ethernet or
LAN connection on your PC.
• The remaining ports can be used to connect
other devices to your network.
Power IN
IN from
LAN or router
Out to printer, etc.
NetDisk Office USB Mode
• Connect NetDisk Office directly to your PC's USB Port using included USB cable.
• The remaining ports can be used to connect other devices to your network.
Connect to PC via USB
Power IN
NOTE: In order to use the NetDisk Office Switch to commuincate with your network, you must
have a LAN connection from your Network or router to the NetDisk Office.