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  • Page 1 NAS-235 AirLive 2Bay DiskMaster User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Menu ................ 49 5.4. Access Rights Screen ............... 51 5.5. Group Members ................ 53 5.6. Add Backup Job ................ 60 6. Download Manager ................68 6.1. Overview ................... 68 6.2. The Web-base Download Management Interface ...... 68 AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Printing via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) ........ 76 7.5. Remote Management ..............80 8. Troubleshooting .................. 81 9. Appendix A – Compatible List ............83 Printer Compatible List: ................. 83 Hard Driver Compatible List ..............84 AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The NAS-235 provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections. And you can add as many NAS-235 to your network as you like. Compared to using a standard PC as a File Server, the NAS-235 offers lower cost, easier management, and increased reliability.
  • Page 7  Setup CD  Ethernet Cable  Power Adapter Note: If not specify, NAS means NAS-235 in the following paragraph. System Requirements  Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, XP, 2000, ME and Vista.  Ethernet Network employing 10/100/1000Base.

  • Page 8: Getting Familiar With Your Nas

    2. Getting Familiar with your NAS Getting Familiar with your NAS 2.1. LEDs Function Ready/Status Ready (Green)  ON – Normal operation.  OFF – No power.  Blinking – This LED blinking during startup and shutdown. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 9  Fast Blinking - Data being transferred to or from the USB device  ON - USB device connected to the USB port USB 2  OFF - No USB device installed  Fast Blinking - Data being transferred to or from the USB device AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    (DHCP client) and it will beep once to indicate the reset has occurred  If the NAS administrator’s password is lost, press and hold this button for 10 seconds. The password will then be cleared (no password), and the NAS will beep twice. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Audible Warnings

    Audible warnings are given by the following signals. 1 Beep Reset button or power switch is pressed or system is ready to use 3 Beeps Hard disk usage exceeds 98% Repeated every 5 seconds for 3 minute. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Basic Installation & Setup

    NAS up and running is covered here. 3.1. Installation Requirements  Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP or Vista.  Ethernet Network employing 10/100/1000Base  TCP/IP protocol. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Locate the NAS's power switch on the NAS's rear panel. Press it once to power on the NAS. 5. The NAS's self-test. The NAS will run a brief self-test (2 or 3 seconds). During the self-test, all of the NAS's LEDs will be illuminated or flashing. 6. Booting up. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 (Orange) LED stays on, or if the NAS repeatedly beeps, there is a hardware problem. Consult the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide for possible solutions Shutdown To shutdown the NAS, press the power switch to start the shutdown sequence. Wait for all LEDs to turn off. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Usb Devices

    Note: If the USB device is not removed, it will not be re-connected. You must remove and re-insert the USB device to have it re-connected. To share a printer, connect USB printer to this USB port. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Connect Wn-200Usb For Wireless Connection

    The Wireless Dongle can be plugged into USB 1 or 2 port, but only one can work if two are plugged. Features NAS-235 only supports Client Mode for the Wireless Dongle. It support following security mode: None, WEP, WPA(AES, TKIP), WPA2(AES, TKIP) Coordination of Ethernet and Wireless NAS-235 does not support Wireless and Ethernet simultaneously.
  • Page 17 Access to the Wireless Configure page Check the Enable Wireless Client Function. Enter your prefer SSID to the AP’s SSID. Select the Security Mode you used in your wireless network, and input the corresponding security key. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Configuring Your Nas

     The NAS has finished the start up and boot process.  Your PC and the NAS are on the same LAN segment (there is no Router between your PC and the NAS). Otherwise, select the desired NAS, and click the "Next" button. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 19  Network Mask - This must match the value used by PCs on your LAN.  Gateway - This must match the value used by PCs on your LAN. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 6. Click "Next" to continue. The following screen is displayed. 7. Click "Save" to save your data to the NAS. On the resulting screen, click "Exit" to close the Setup Utility. The NAS is now operational. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 LAN with their own login (name and password) as well as their own personal folder on the NAS. See the Administration chapter for details on creating users via the Web-based interface. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Client Pc Setup

     Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista The following items need to be checked or configured:  Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only)  Locating the NAS on your LAN.  Mapping to the NAS Server's storage. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Network Logon (Windows 95/98/Me Only)

    If you press ESC, or click Cancel, no network resources will be available. When you logon, you need to use a valid User Name and Password. If the NAS Administrator has defined users on the NAS, use the User Name and password they supply. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Using The Nas Server's Storage

    You can give a share (shared folder) on the NAS a drive letter on your PC; such as "F:" This is called "mapping" the drive letter. To do this, follow this procedure: 1. Right-click on the desired share on the NAS. 2. On the pop-up menu, select "Map Network Drive..." AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 2. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the File- Open or File-Save As dialog in all Windows applications. Notes: When you try to access a folder, you may be prompted for a password, as shown below: AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 3. Select which share folder you want to map and select a drive letter for this share folder then click “Map” button. 4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the File- Open or File-Save As dialog in all Windows applications. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27  If you have Windows ME, 2000, XP or Vista, there is a backup program supplied with Windows. You can use this backup program to automate the process of backing up your data to the NAS. Please read the instructions and help file supplied with this program for details of correct usage. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Using The Nas Server's Printer

     Double-click the printer to view or delete the documents in the print queue.  Use File - Set as Default to make the selected printer the default printer.  Use File - Properties to view or modify the properties of the selected printer. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Using The Web File Sharing

    Note: If the port number used by the NAS has been changed (on the System screen) from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. For example, if the current port is 8080: HTTP://192.168.0.100:8080 3. The following screen will be displayed. NAS Home Page AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 30  The screen will then update, and list all Shares (folders) to which you have access. You can now navigate through these folders by clicking on the folder name, and download any file by right clicking in and choosing "Save Target as …". AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Changing Your Password

     New password - the password you now wish to use.  Confirm new password - reenter the new value to ensure it is correct. Click "Save" to save your changes. Click "Home" to return to the main screen. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Administration

    You will then be prompted for a password, as shown below. Password Dialog Enter “admin” for the name, and “airlive” for password.  To gain access, you must enter the User Name and Password of a user in the "Administrators" User Group.
  • Page 33 5. Administration  The default password for the "admin" user is “airlive”. This should be changed. Click the User Password link on the Home Page to change the password. The "Users" screen will be displayed, as described in the following section. Use the menu tabs to select the other screens as desired.
  • Page 34 Read/Write access will be granted to the Share. If changing an existing user:  The checkbox has no effect - it will neither create nor delete. This option is only available when creating a new user. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Edit the "User Properties" fields as required. Note that you cannot change the "Create Private Folder (Share)" option when modifying a user.  Click the "Save" button to save your changes. Group button To click Group button, it will pop up following screen: AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 The "Member of:" column on the left shows the Groups that this user is in. Other Groups The "Other Groups" column on the right shows all other Groups. The current User is not a member of these Groups. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Group ">>" Button. Multiple Groups can be selected by holding down the CTRL Key while selecting. When finished, click the "Close" Button. Status Screen This screen used to check the details and status of NAS AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 5. Administration Status Screen AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 File System – File system used in the partition.   Share - Corresponding share of the partition.  Total Size - Total size of the partition.  Free Size - Free size of the partition. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Click this button to view the log file in separate window. The log file is a record of activity on the NAS Server, which can help in management and troubleshooting. Refresh Click this to update the data shown on screen. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 5. Administration Network Screen This screen allows you to set the IP Address and related information required for TCP/IP networks. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Addresses. Use the same values as on your PC, or recommended by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). At least one (1) DNS entry is required if using either the "E-Mail Alert" feature. Otherwise, the DNS entries may be left blank. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 If WINS is enabled, enter the IP Address of your WINS Server. Normally, this will be a Windows NT/2000/XP Server. Jumbo Frame Frame Size The NAS support large frame, you select different frame size for your need. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 5. Administration Wireless This screen contains basic wireless setting. Wireless Check this for enabling the Wireless function. Wireless Setting Enter the SSID and corresponding security information. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 5. Administration System Screen This screen contains some basic information about your NAS. After initial configuration, no changes should be required. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Local Time Enter the local time at your location. The NAS Server will set its own clock according to the time you provide. Remember that this is not sent to the Server until you click "OK". AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 HTTP/FTP Tasks time. It's up to 10 tasks. Enable Schedule If enabled, Download Manager only runs on the specified time period. If disabled, Download Manager always runs. The option only takes effect when Download Manager is enabled. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Meanwhile, you need specify the "From Address" as the E-Mail Address that is correlative with the Account Name. Account Name Specify the login name that is used to login the SMTP server. Password Specify the password that is used to login the SMTP server. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 XP), an icon for the NAS will be automatically generated. Enable HTTPS If enabled, you can access the NAS's web pages with HTTPS (HTTP over SSL). This function can make sure all connections are encrypted and secure. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Click this button to cancel the modifications on the page. Restore to Default Click this button to restore all system and network settings to default. Clear Now Click this button to delete all files that exist in the Recycle Bin immediately. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 This iTunes Server supports files with extensions .mp3, .m4a, and .m4p. And the iTunes Server uses port number 3689. Server Name Specify the name of the iTunes Server. Content Directory Specify the location in which music need be served iTunes Server. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Content Directories at most. You should click the "Browse" button to select the desired folder. Each directory can be limited to a certain media type. The default setting will scan for all content types. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 5. Administration Buttons Browse Click this button to select Content Directory. Save Click this button to save the settings on the page. Cancel Click this button to cancel the modifications on the page. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    Groups Screen Data New Group Use this area to create a new group. Existing Groups This shows the list of all Groups. Two groups - "everyone" and "administrators" - always exist. These groups cannot be deleted. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Group. You can then add or delete members. Note: The "everyone" Group ALWAYS contains all users. You cannot add or remove members. Delete Click this Button to Delete the selected Group. Note: The "administrators" and "everyone" Groups can not be deleted. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Access Rights Screen

    (R = Read Only, R/W = Read-Write). Note: The "administrators" Group has R/W access to ALL shares. Other Shares The "Other Shares" column on the right shows all other Shares. The current Group has no access to these Shares. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Select the Share or Shares in the left-hand column, then click the Access Rights: "No Access >>" Button. Multiple Shares can be selected by holding down the CTRL Key while selecting. When finished, click the "Close" Button. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Group Members

    The "Members" column on the left shows the users who are (users) currently members of this Group. Other Users The "Other Users" column on the right shows users who are not currently members of this Group. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59  A Share can be accessed by many User Groups, and a User Group can access many Shares.  If a folder within a Share is also a Share, then all users with access to the outer share will ALWAYS have the same access to the inner share. Shares Screen AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 If the folder does not exist, it will be created. Note that special characters (e.g. " : ; | = , + * ? < > ' `) cannot be used in it. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 3. Click the "Save" button to save your changes. Share Access This screen allows you to view and modify the Groups, which can access this share. Note: The administrators group ALWAYS has R/W access to ALL shares Share Access Rights AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 NOTE: Using this feature will overwrite (destroy) any existing configuration information.  Data Backup - Data files can be backed up from the NAS to another network device, or from another network device to the NAS AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Use this to restore a previously-saved configuration file from your PC to the NAS USB Backup Storage Directory Select the destination folder for back up the data Backup Type Select the back type, Full or Incremental. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Delete Delete the selected backup job. Add New Job This button will open a sub-window where you can define a new backup job. View Log View the log of completed backup jobs in a sub-window. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Add Backup Job

    Synchronize - all files are backed up, then any files on the destination which do not exist on the source are deleted. Direction Select the desired option:  From this NAS to another device.  From another device to this NAS AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Use the time fields ( hour, minute, am/pm ) to specify when the backup job should be performed. Buttons Browse Click it to select one folder in this NAS. Save Click it to apply modifications in this window. Close Close the window. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 Scandisk - running the Scandisk (Disk Check) program will check the file system, and correct any errors found. This program should be run regularly. The Scandisk program will also run automatically if an error condition is detected, such as an abnormal shutdown due to loss of power. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 No Installed - No disk is inserted into this USB port.  Not Formatted - This USB disk hasn't been formatted into FAT or NTFS file system. You can click "Format" button to format it.  Formatted - Disk is ready for use. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Completed - The last Scandisk operation has been completed. You can use the "View Disk Log" button to view the results.  Terminated - The last Scandisk operation was cancelled by the Administrator before it was completed. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 Start - Click the button to start the Scandisk. The Scandisk could take long time, and the disk is unavailable to users while the Scandisk is in progress.  Stop - If a Scandisk is in progress, click this button to terminate the Scandisk immediately. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 Note that the NAS Server is unavailable during the upgrade process, and all connections will be lost, including this one. The NAS Server will reboot once the upgrade installation is completed. The procedure may take from 5 to 10 minutes. Upgrade Screen AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 72 Click the "Browse" button to browse the folders on your PC and select the Firmware file (e.g. C:\downloads\NAS-235_V36R01.bin). Note: Implementation of this feature is Browser-dependent. Buttons Start Upgrade Click this button to start upgrading the firmware. Button AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Download Manager

    To access the Download Manager interface, click the "Download Manager" link on the home page. You will then be prompted for a password, as shown below. Password Dialog Enter “admin” for the name, and leave the password blank or user ID and password who registered on this NAS AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 Download speed of the task. Percent Completed percentage of the downloaded file from the URL. Status Download status of the URL, it can be "Waiting", "Connecting", "Failed", "Stopped", "Transferring" or "Done". Admin Select the operation on the task. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 75 Add New Task Open the window to add new task. Refresh Refresh the status of tasks. Help Click it to view on-line help. Add New Task Screen This screen allows you define download task of Download Manager. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 If authentication is needed to access the URL, need enable it and Required input the account and password. (Optional) Account Account name that is used to access the URL if necessary. Password Password that is used to access the URL if necessary. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 Select name of the share where downloaded file will be saved. Subdirectory Select the subdirectory under the selected share where downloaded file will be saved. Action Save Save the new task. Cancel Cancel the modifications on the web page. Close Close the window. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Nas Via The Internet

    80 for Web connections. Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming HTTP connections (and optionally, IPP connections) to the NAS. This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers, and is illustrated below. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 If your Router/Gateway supports Dynamic DNS, you can use a domain name even if you get a different IP address every time you connect to your ISP. Check the documentation of your Router/Gateway for further information. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Using Your Web Browser From The Internet

     If the port number used by the NAS has been changed from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. For example, if the port is 8080, and the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52, enter the following as your browser's Address or Location: HTTP://203.70.212.52:8080 AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Printing Via Ipp (Internet Printing Protocol)

    XP have built-in support for IPP, so there is no need to use the provided IPP client program. IPP Setup - Windows 2000/XP 1. Start the Add Printer wizard. 2. Select Network Printer, and click "Next" to see the Locate your Printer screen, as shown below. Windows 2000 - Locate your Printer AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 82 1. Insert the NAS CD-ROM in your drive. If the program does not start automatically, run the NAS_Setup.exe program in the top-level folder. 2. On the first screen, click the icon for IPP Client. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 83  printer_name is the name of the printer, as set on the NAS System screen.  The other text is fixed, and can NOT be changed. It must be entered exactly as shown. Example: http://203.70.212.52:631/printers/LKLKG974163_p1 AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 84 Complete the Wizard, installing the desired printer as a local printer on your PC. c) When returned to this screen, select the new printer and click OK. 6. The selected printer is now associated with the remote NAS, and installation is complete. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Remote Management

    Address or Location: HTTP://203.70.212.52:8080 Once connected to the NAS via the Internet, all the Web-based management features are available. However, the "Browse" button on the Shares screen only allows Web-based file browsing. (If AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Try using Start - Find - Computer, and enter the NAS Server's name. If this does not work, use Control Panel - Network to check the following:  TCP/IP protocol is installed. If not, use Add - Protocol - Microsoft - TCP/IP to install it. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Note: Windows uses the Computer name, as shown on Control Panel - Network - Identification, as the default Logon Name. But you can create a new Windows logon name by merely entering a new name and password at the Logon prompt. AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Appendix A - Compatible List

    Appendix A-Compatible List Appendix A – Compatible List Printer Compatible List: AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Hard Driver Compatible List

    7200 Seagate ST380811AS SATA II 7200 Seagate ST3160811AS 160G SATA II 7200 Seagate ST3250824AS 250G SATA II 7200 Samsung HD160JJ 160G SATA II 7200 Samsung HD161HJ 160G SATA II 7200 Maxtor 6V300F0 330G SATA II 7200 AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual...

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