D-Link DNS-33 User Manual

2-bay network storage enclosure

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quotas ... 26 Network Access ... 29 FTP Server ... 31 UPnP AV Server ... 34 iTunes Server ... 35 D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Table of Contents DHCP Server ... 37 LLTD ... 38 Tools ... 39 Admin ... 39 Time ...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Storing non-English Character Files ... 74 Replacing or Adding a New Hard Drive ... 76 Contacting Technical Support ... 79 Warranty ... 80 Registration ... 85 D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure  CD-ROM with Manual and Software  Quick Installation Guide  Power Adapter  Power Cable Clip  CAT5 Ethernet Cable  Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DNS-323 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    3 Note that use of an FTP Server to access files over the Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions. 4 D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all codecs. Playback capability depends on the codec support of the UPnP™ AV media player.
  • Page 6: Features

    4 Note that use of an FTP Server to access files over the Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions. 5 D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all codecs. Playback capability depends on the codec support of the UPnP™ AV media player.
  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    They will illuminate AMBER if a drive has failed. Network Activity Light: The Activity Light will be solid BLUE when there is an Ethernet connection. It will blink to indicate LAN traffic. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel (Connections)

    A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to reset the DNS-323 to the factory default settings. Note: After resetting the unit’s configuration you will still have access to the data on your hard drive(s). D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Installation

    DNS-323 and carefully unpack its contents. To install the DNS-323 on your local network, refer to the steps below: 1. Access the drive bays by sliding the faceplate up until it unlatches from the device. 2. Once the faceplate is unlatched, pull it off the device, exposing the drive bays. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Installation Hardware Setup...
  • Page 10 If a drive is not properly seated, the light will not illuminate after powering on the device. 4. Attach the faceplate to the front of the device. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Ethernet port. This cable should connect the DNS-323 to your local network via a router or switch, or directly to a computer for configuration. 6. Connect the power adapter to the power receptacle. 7. Connect a USB printer. (Optional) D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Configuration

    IP address, by default it will have a self-assigned IP address of 192.168.0.32. It is recommended to use the included D-Link Easy Search Utility when accessing and configuring the DNS-323 for the first time. If you want to change the IP address before logging in or are unable to connect to the DNS-323 IP address, you can use the Easy Search Utility provided on the product CD to locate the device on your network and make any needed changes.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    To run the Easy Search Utility, insert the DNS-323 CD into your CD-ROM drive: Click Easy Search Utility. Highlight an available DNS-323 and click Configuration to access the web-based utility. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Getting Started...
  • Page 14 JBOD combines both disks into a single volume, as well as RAID 0 and RAID 1. See page 47 for more details on using the RAID configurations. Note: All data will be erased during the format process. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Select the configuration type of your hard drive, Standard, JBOD, RAID 0 or RAID 1. A warning message informing you that your drives will be formatted and all data will be erased. Click OK to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click Configuration Note: After logging in to the DNS-323 for the first time it is recommended to add a password to the admin account. (See p. 39 for details.) D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration After logging in, you will be redirected to the DNS-323 web UI: D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Web Ui

    Logout - Clicking this button will log the admin out and end the DNS-323 configuration session.  These pages and their configuration options will be discussed in detail in the following pages of this manual. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Web UI...
  • Page 19: Setup

    Click Next to continue. It is recommended you set an admin password here. Enter the new password and re-enter it for confirmation. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Setup Wizard...
  • Page 20 Set the appropriate Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time. Click Next to continue. Edit or change the DNS-323 LAN information or keep the current settings. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Enter your workgroup, name and description for the DNS-323, or leave the default values and click Next to continue. When the wizard completes, click Back to go back and make changes or click Restart to restart the DNS-323 and save the configuration. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration The DNS-323 will restart. When the login prompt appears, login using the new administrator password. Click Configuration. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Lan

    IP information for the DNS-323 manually. Jumbo Frame Click the Enable radio button next Settings to Status to enable jumbo frames. Select an MTU rate that your network can support and then click Apply to activate the new setting. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Device Settings

    This is useful if there are more than one DNS-323 on the network. By default the device name is dlink-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the MAC address. Description Assigns a device description to the DNS-323. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Device...
  • Page 25: Advanced

    Group List Displays all created group accounts. You may modify the password or delete the account by clicking on the right icon. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Advanced Users and Groups...
  • Page 26: Quotas

    Group quotas are displayed here. Settings Quotas can be edited by clicking on the notepad icon. Quota Status Displays the current status of the quota feature. The quota function can be started or stopped here. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Quotas...
  • Page 27 The default quota setting is “Unlimited”. To add a quota: Click the notepad icon of the user you want to add a quota to. Set a quota amount (MB) for the user and click Apply. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Configuring Quotas...
  • Page 28 Section 3 - Configuration The user, their amount of storage used, and their storage limit are displayed. Click Enabled to turn quota monitoring on. Once enabled, the status will change to Started. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Network Access

    Oplocks are designed to increase network performance when it comes to network file sharing however when using file-based database applications it is recommended to set the share oplocks to No (off). D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Network Access...
  • Page 30 When enabled, the file attribute ”Archive” will be copied as the file is being stored on the DNS-323. Certain backup software attach this attribute to files that are being stored as backups. Comment Enter a comment for reference or description of the rule. Network Access List Lists all defined access rules. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Ftp Server

    Browse to and select the folder or directory you are granting FTP access to. Select root to grant access to all volumes. Set the user or group permission to Read Permission Only or Read/Write. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual FTP Server...
  • Page 32 FTP, only support Western European codepage when transferring files. Support has been added for non standard FTP clients that are capable of supporting these character sets. FTP Access List Lists all defined FTP Rules. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual FTP Server Settings...
  • Page 33 Once the port has been forwarded on the router, users from the internet will access the FTP server through the WAN IP address of the router. If you are using a D-Link router, such as the WBR-2310 used in the example below, your port forwarding rule should be similar to the following:...
  • Page 34: Upnp Av Server

    Set the device to auto refresh your media every 5 minutes up to every 24hrs. Select None to disable this feature. Refresh Click the Refresh button after adding new files to be used by UPnP AV compatible devices. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual UPnP AV Server...
  • Page 35: Itunes Server

    Auto Refresh Set the device to auto refresh your media every 5 minutes up to every 24hrs. Select None to disable this feature. Refresh Click Refresh after adding new files to be used with iTunes. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual iTunes Server...
  • Page 36 After enabling the iTunes server on the DNS-323, launch iTunes. When iTunes detects the DNS-323, select it and you will be prompted to enter the iTunes server password if required. Select the DNS-323. When prompted, enter the iTunes server password. Click OK. Media stored on the DNS-323 will be available for use in iTunes. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Client MAC address and Expired Time List of the clients that have received a D H C P a d d r e s s f r o m t h e DNS-323. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual DHCP Server...
  • Page 38: Lltd

    The DNS-323 supports LLTD. LLTD stands for Link Layer Topology Discovery and is used by the Network Map application that is included in Windows Vista LLTD Click the Enable or Disable radio button to enable or disable the DNS-323 LLTD service D-Link DNS-33 User Manual LLTD ®...
  • Page 39: Tools

    New Password Enter a new password. Confirm Enter the new password again for Password confirmation. Click Save Settings to save the new password. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Tools Admin Password...
  • Page 40: Time

    NTP Server Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DNS-323 with an Internet time server. D-Link provides two time servers for your convenience. Choose the one closest to your location. Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 41: System

    DNS-323 configuration settings or that users will be allowed to remain idle while accessing the download schedule settings. Click Apply to save the settings. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual System...
  • Page 42: Firmware

    D N S - 3 2 3 Firmware Info firmware. When upgrading the firmware, click Browse to select the new firmware file on your local computer. Click Apply to begin the firmware upgrade process. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Firmware...
  • Page 43: E-Mail Alerts

    Once configured, use the Test E-Mail button to send a test e-mail and confirm your settings are correct. Alert Types This section contains the alert options and their configuration settings. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual E-Mail Alerts...
  • Page 44 Enter the e-mail address that will E-Mail receive the alerts. This address must correspond with the SMTP server configured above. Test E-Mail Click the Test E-Mail button to send a test alert and confirm your settings are correct. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Upgraded is upgraded. System An alert will be sent if the DNS-323 Temperature device temperature exceeds the set Exceeded threshold. After the alert has been sent, the DNS-323 will power off for safety. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual E-Mail Alert Types...
  • Page 46: Power Management

    E n a b l e o r D i s a b l e Po w e r Management Management on the DNS-323 by clicking the appropriate radio button. Turn off Hard Set the amount of time before idle Drives drives will shut down. Click Apply to save the settings. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Power Management...
  • Page 47: Raid

    Choose the RAID option you want to implement, by clicking the appropriate radio button and press Next button. The steps for configuring RAID are identical to the steps carried out earlier from the Getting Started section of the manual. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual RAID...
  • Page 48 RAID 1 array can only be as large as it’s smallest member disk. Because the data is stored on both disks, RAID 1 provides fault tolerance and protection, in addition to performance advantages. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual What is RAID? RAID 0 RAID 1...
  • Page 49: Ddns

    Re-enter your password or key. or Key Timeout The time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS, if your dynamic IP address has not changed. The timeout period is entered in hours Status Displays your DDNS status. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual DDNS...
  • Page 50: Status

    Hard Drive Displays the hard drive information, Info including the disk mode, total size, used and remaining drive space. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Status Device Information...
  • Page 51: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support The DNS-323 Support page provides a menu of Support topics explaining the features of the device. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Mapping A Drive

    Section 3 - Configuration Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to your computer. Insert the DNS-323 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Easy Search Utility. The Easy Search Utility will load and detect any DNS-323 devices that are on the local network.
  • Page 53 All available volumes will be displayed under Drive Mapping. Highlight the volume you want to map to your computer. Select an available drive letter from the drop-down menu and click Connect. Once connected, your mapped drive(s) will appear in My Computer. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Double-click on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Download Scheduling

    The DNS-323 Download Scheduling feature allows you to schedule folder or file downloads and backup sessions. Begin by accessing the web-based configuration utility of your DNS-323: Click Easy Search Utility. Highlight an available DNS-323 and click Configuration to access the web-based utility. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Download Scheduling...
  • Page 56 The DNS-323 login screen will appear: Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank by default or your new password. Click Downloads The DNS-323’s Download Scheduling configuration page will appear. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Schedule Downloads

    Settings schedules here. Schedule List The Schedule List will display all completed, active, and pending s c h e d u l e d d ow n l o a d s a n d backups. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Scheduling Settings

    Checking Incremental Backup will have the DNS-323 compare identical file names at the source and destination. Files will only be overwritten if the source file is more recent edited. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Scheduling Settings...
  • Page 59: Bittorrent

    The DNS-323 features a built-in BitTorrent Manager allowing you to Download and Upload Torrents with the DNS-323. To install the BitTorrent program, insert the DNS-323 CD into your CD-ROM and launch the Easy Search Utility. Click Easy Search Utility. Highlight the DNS-323 and click the BitTorrent button D-Link DNS-33 User Manual BitTorrent Installing BitTorrent...
  • Page 60 When the BitTorrent installation has completed, the following window will appear to indicate that the DNS-323 is restarting. After restarting, the Easy Search utility will show the BitTorrent as a volume on the DNS-323. BitTorrent is appearing as a volume. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Bittorrent Configuration

    Highlight an available DNS-323 and click Configuration to access the web-based utility. The DNS-323 login screen will appear: Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank by default or your new password. Click Downloads. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual BitTorrent Configuration...
  • Page 62: Adding A Torrent From Url

    • Click the Add Torrent from URL checkbox. • Type in the URL of the website where you will download the Torrent from and click the Add button. The Torrent will now appear in the Downloads list. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Adding a Torrent From URL...
  • Page 63: Adding A Torrent From File

    • Click the Browse button. • Navigate to the folder where the Torrents are located on your PC and click the Add button. The Torrent will now appear in the Downloads list. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Adding a Torrent From File...
  • Page 64: Torrent Settings

    Manual radio button and type in the Maximum download rate, Maximum upload rate and Maximum upload rate when seeding in the appropriate text boxes. Seeding Select the appropriate seeding option from the radio buttons. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual Torrent Settings...
  • Page 65: Downloads Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Downloads Support The DNS-323 features support files to help you with the Downloads features. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Usb Print Server

    Connect a USB printer to the USB port on the back of the DNS-323. It is important to ensure that any of the printer manufacturer’s drivers are already installed on any computer you want to print from. To add a printer: Click Start, and select Printers and Faxes. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Section 3 - Configuration Select Add a printer The Windows Add Printer Wizard will launch: ® Click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 68 When prompted to choose a local, or network printer, select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer. Click Next to continue. Select Browse for a printer and click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Double-click DNS-323 from the Shared Printers list to expand the tree. Select the available USB printer, and click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Click Next to continue. Click OK to continue and select a printer driver. Select the appropriate printer driver from the list and click OK to complete the wizard. If the driver is not in the list, select Have Disk. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Insert the print driver CD or browse to the appropriate directory. Select the appropriate driver file, and click Open to continue. Click OK to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Verify if the driver is correct, and click OK to continue. The wizard will install the printer drivers, and return a completion screen. Click Finish. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Section 3 - Configuration The printer should now appear as an available printer. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Storing Non-English Character Files

    Follow the Easy Search Utility steps below to change the language of your device if you have chosen to not reformat your hard drives. Insert the DNS-323 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Easy Search Utility. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Select the appropriate language from the drop-down menu and click OK. The DNS-323 will restart. Note: Changing the language setting will NOT change the display language of the user interface. It is only for supporting non-English character file names. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Replacing Or Adding A New Hard Drive

    After you install the new drive, turn on the DNS-323 and then connect to the Web UI. The DNS-323 will prompt you to format the new drive. Note: Formatting a hard drive will erase the data stored on the hard drive. Please backup important data before formatting a hard drive. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 77 DNS-323 to use RAID 1, click the Reconfigure to RAID 1 check box and click the Next button. Note: Formatting a hard drive will erase the data stored on the hard drive. Please backup important data before formatting a hard drive. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 78 Section 3 - Configuration The following message will display when the formatting has completed: Press the Restart button to continue. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 79: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the switch (e.g. rev B1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the device). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
  • Page 80: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 81 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 82 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 83 This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 84 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...
  • Page 85: Registration

    Appendix C - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.3 May 16, 2008 D-Link DNS-33 User Manual...

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