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TRENDnet TS-U100 User Manual

TRENDnet TS-U100 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE...................4 1. INTRODUCTION ..................5 ..................6 ENERAL EATURES ..................7 ACKAGE ONTENTS .....................8 RODUCT LEDs......................10 Reset Button.....................10 Unmount Button ..................10 2. INSTALLATION..................11 ................11 ETWORKING PPLICATION .............12 NSTALLING THE TORAGE ERVER Connecting to the Network ..............12 Connecting to a Client Workstation ............12 Expanding the USB Devices..............12 ..............13 SING THE STORAGE...
  • Page 3 Basic Samba ..................23 Basic Time Zone ................. 24 ..............25 ONFIGURATION DVANCED Advanced Account ................25 Advanced Samba ................27 Advanced LAN..................28 Advanced Time Zone ................29 Advanced FTP Server................. 30 Advanced Status ................. 32 .............. 33 ONFIGURATION AINTENANCE Maintenance Firmware Upload ............

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    BOUT THIS UIDE This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Network Storage Server, including: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on the product. Chapter 2, Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the product, and how to access to the storage server.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your Network Storage Server, the easiest and fastest way to share data, file, and resource in your network. This entry-level storage server is the value-added equipment in your network that allows you to control file-sharing needs within a small office/home office (SOHO) environment.

  • Page 6: General Features

    General Features ♦ Compact-sized design. ♦ Compliant with USB1.1 and USB2.0. ♦ Provides one 10/100Mbps auto-MDIX fast Ethernet LAN port. ♦ Supports “Hot-plug” function. ♦ Two operating modes support: Open mode and Account mode. ♦ Supports Auto-IP function. ♦ Supports IP assignment for DHCP and Auto-IP. ♦...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have: ♦ One TS-U100 Network Storage Server. ♦ One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country’s electric power service. ♦ One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide.

  • Page 8: Product View

    Product View This section describes the externally visible features of the storage server. Front View LEDs...
  • Page 9 Rear View DC Power Input Reset Button plug the AC power adapter to this jack. USB Port LAN Connector Unmount connect the USB p l u g L A N c a b l e devices. to this connector.

  • Page 10: Leds

    LEDs There are three LEDs on the front panel (four for wireless model): LEDs Description Power A steady Green light confirms that the storage server is powered on. A steady Green light confirms that the storage server has a good connection to your network. When it blinks, the storage server is receiving/ transmitting data from/to the network.

  • Page 11: Installation

    NSTALLATION Networking Application The following diagram explains the application of your storage server. Network Storage Server Solution...

  • Page 12: Installing The Storage Server

    Installing the Storage Server Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of operations of Network Storage Server. Connecting to the Network 1. Confirm proper operation of the gateway/hub to be connected in the network. 2. Connect the storage server to the gateway/hub through the RJ-45 cable.

  • Page 13: Using The Storage Server

    Using the Storage Server Configuring a Dynamic IP Address When you connect your computer to the storage server directly to configure the storage server, you need to check the computer’s IP address, and set up the IP address within the storage server’s IP address range.
  • Page 14 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu. 4. When the Local Area Connection Properties window appears, choose General tab and select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], and then click Properties to bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Properties window.
  • Page 15 5. To configure a fixed IP address, check the “Use the following IP address” option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field. Suggested IP Address is 192.168.1.x (x is 3~254), and suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. 6. Click OK to complete the configuration.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Storage Server

    1. Click Start and choose My Network Places. 2. The storage server is named as Samba Server (TS-U100). If you connect the USB device, it also appears in the window. Connected USB device;...
  • Page 17 3. Double-click the web_page shared folder, and then double-click the goweb item to launch your web browser and enter the web configuration utility. The login window will show as below. Double-click Enter the User name and password, and select one option to proceed.

  • Page 18: Run Utility- Easy Search

    Run Utility - Easy Search To access and manage the Storage Server easily, the conveniently utility called Easy Search is provided in the Installation CD-ROM under Run Utility. Easy Search is a tool that allows you to set up the storage server’s connection. To Run Utiltiy 1.
  • Page 19 2. Click the easy_search.exe on your desktop to launch the utility. The control panel will appear as below. Control Panel of Easy Search Utility • Search Device – when launching the utility, it will search the connected file server(s) automatically, and display the results in the list.

  • Page 20: Web Configuration

    ONFIGURATION You can access and manage the Storage Server through a web browser. This chapter provides you with instructions of the Web Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your storage server with the web browser. Web Configuration Utility First, login the web configuration utility as described in the previous section.
  • Page 21 There is a menu bar in the top of the configuration page, containing five items that allow you to set up your storage server. The Menu Bar Home – main screen of the utility, providing the brief instructions of the buttons on menu bar. Basic –...

  • Page 22: Configuration - Basic

    Configuration - Basic The Basic menu contains three steps that will guide you through the basic configuration for the storage server. Click Basic in the top menu bar to start the step-by-step configuration. Basic Menu – LAN Basic The first step is to configure the LAN settings. These options in this step display the current IP address and DHCP service of the file server, and can be modified manually.

  • Page 23: Basic Samba

    Basic Samba This screen allows you to set up the Workgroup name for the storage server. You can also change the name and description of the storage server. Basic Menu – Samba When complete, click Next.

  • Page 24: Basic Time Zone

    Basic Time Zone This screen displays the current time setting of the storage server. Basic Menu – Time Zone The Method pull-down menu allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection).

  • Page 25: Configuration - Advanced

    Configuration - Advanced The Advanced menu contains six submenus: Account, Samba, LAN, Time zone, FTP server, and Status. Advanced Account The Account submenu contains the options that allow you to add/delete users. Also, you can manage the users of the storage server.
  • Page 26 Add user: You can add user of the storage server by entering a name in the User name box, and the corresponding password in the Password box. When complete, click Apply to activate the user’s account. Remove user: You can delete an existing user’s account in this option.

  • Page 27: Advanced Samba

    Advanced Samba The Samba submenu allows you to set up the Workgroup name for the storage server, and change the name and description of the storage server. You can also manage the session in this submenu. Advanced Menu – Samba Global: Enter the Workgroup name for the storage server;...

  • Page 28: Advanced Lan

    Advanced The LAN submenu displays the current IP address and DHCP service of the storage server, and can be modified manually. Advanced Menu – LAN...

  • Page 29: Advanced Time Zone

    Advanced Time Zone The Time zone submenu displays the current time setting of the storage server. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs. Advanced Menu – Time Zone The Method pull-down menu allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection).

  • Page 30: Advanced Ftp Server

    Advanced FTP Server The FTP server submenu contains the options that allow you to enable/disable the FTP service of the storage server, as well as the relative FTP settings. Advanced Menu – FTP Server Start/Stop: Click Start FTP Server to enable the FTP server of the storage server.
  • Page 31 Setting: This option contains the relative FTP server settings. - Path: Choose a destination for your FTP server. - Port: Assign a port (1~65535). - Max user: The users allowed to connect to the FTP server (1~10). - Anonymous: Choose Yes will allow the user connect to the FTP server anonymously.

  • Page 32: Advanced Status

    Advanced Status The Status submenu contains information of the storage server, including its basic status and the Samba server status. Advanced Menu – Status...

  • Page 33: Configuration - Maintenance

    Configuration - Maintenance The Maintenance menu contains two submenus: Firmware upload and Configuration. Maintenance Firmware Upload The Firmware upload submenu allows you to update the firmware of your storage server once you obtained a latest version of firmware. Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Upload. Maintenance Menu –...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Configuration

    Maintenance Configuration The Configuration submenu allows you to reload the factory default settings of the storage server. Also, you can set up the Ideal time in this submenu. Maintenance Menu – Configuration Default: Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the storage server.

  • Page 35: Configuration - Logout

    Configuration - Logout Click the Logout button to exit the web configuration utility, and it will return to the login screen of the utility. You can re-login using the admin User name. Alternately, if you set up a new user for the storage server, you can login the utility using the given user account.

  • Page 36: Download Files Through Storage Server

    OWNLOAD ILES THROUGH TORAGE ERVER Entering Download Page 1. If you are in the configuration mode, click Logout to exit the web configuration utility, and re-login the utility’s download page by selecting the Download schedule item on the login dialog box. TIP: If the administrator has added users of the storage server, the users can login the Download page with their user name and password.
  • Page 37 Home – main screen of the download page, providing the brief instructions of the buttons on menu bar. Download Scheduling – clicks to set up your download schedule. Schedule List – contains the information of scheduled download tasks. Logout – clicks to exit the download page.

  • Page 38: Scheduling Download Task

    Scheduling Download Task Click the Download Scheduling menu to set up your download tasks. Enter the required information in the relative fields. Setup Screen of Download Scheduling Login Method: According to the settings of target server, choose Anonymous or Account from pull-down menu. When you choose Account, you have to enter the correct User name and Password.
  • Page 39 Save to: Click open to bring up the following window that allows you to assign the destination folder to save the downloaded files. When completed, click OK. When: You have to set up the start-up time to download files from the pull-down menu of the Date and Time options. Overwrite: When the downloaded files have the same filename as the files in the destination folder, checking this option will overwrite the old file in the folder.

  • Page 40: Schedule List

    Schedule List Click the Schedule List menu to display the scheduled download tasks as below. Scheduled Download Tasks You can edit, delete and view these download tasks from the list. When you change the settings of selected task, click Apply to save the configuration.

  • Page 41: Logout

    Logout Click the Logout button to exit the download page, and it will return to the login screen of the utility. NOTE: If you are denied to enter the Configuration Utility or Download page, the following warning message will appear on the screen.

  • Page 42: Product Specification

    RODUCT PECIFICATION Standards Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u. USB Interface: USB 2.0, USB 1.1. Connecting Ports - One 10/100 RJ-45 connector (Auto MDI-X). - Two USB 2.0 ports. - One Power jack. Buttons Reset Button and Mode Button.

  • Page 43: Operating System Support

    LEDs Power, LAN, Mode Management - Web-based administrative program - Easy Search Operating System Support - Windows 98/ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000/XP; - Linux SMB. Environmental and Physical Power Supply: 5VDC, 2.4 Amp. Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C. Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C. Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing at 30°C.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TS-U100 – 2 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period,...
  • Page 45 RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDWARE ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATE, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN...

  • Page 46: Technical Support

    TRENDware website. TRENDware provides FREE technical support for all customers for the duration of the warranty period on this product. TRENDware Technical Support Tel: +1-310-626-6252 Fax: +1-310-626-6267 E-mail: support@trendware.com www.TRENDnet.com Monday ~ Friday, 7:30AM ~ 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time (Except holidays)

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