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- Page 1 User’s Manual Copyright © 2010 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 PS3 and Playstation are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Apple, iTunes, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer. NexStar is a registered trademark of Vantec Thermal Technologies. *All other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instructions Package Content / Part Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2. NexStar FX Setup 3. Configuring the NexStar FX 3.1 Login 3.2 Language Setting 3.3 Disk Tools 3.4 System Settings 3.5 Account Settings 3.6 Server Settings 3.7 Media Server 3.8 Backup (NAS to NAS) -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
User’s Manual Copyright © 2010 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Rights Reserved. Do not bump or drop the NexStar FX. Do not place the NAS on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall and cause serious damage to the product. -
Page 5: Package Content / Part Layout
NAS system. Note This symbol is used to provide user with useful information that can make procedure such as configuration easier to accomplish. NexStar FX NAS System Reset Button USB Port Power Switch Power Port... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
1. Hardware Installation Remove the magnetic front cover Insert SATA Hard Disk... - Page 7 Put back the front cover Connect the power adapter Use the ethernet cable to connect the NAS to the Router/ Switch in the network Turn on Power Switch Rebound type power switch is used to protect the operation system. Power on – require 2-3 minute booting up NAS system. Power off –...
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Page 8: Nexstar Fx Setup
2.3 Configuring NAS System Open web browser and enter the IP address of the NexStar FX. Configure the NexStar FX using Web GUI. To find the IP address of the NexStar FX, please use the Search Utility included in the CD-ROM. - Page 9 2.4.2 NexStar FX NAS Search Utility Setup If the NAS is in the same subnet, the NexStar FX will be automatically listed as depicted in the picture below. Select the detected NexStar device and double click to enter GUI set up, or click OK to change IP settings using this utility.
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Page 10: Configuring The Nexstar Fx
3. Configuring the NexStar FX 3.1 Login admin Input the Username and Password in the login page, “ ” is the default Username & Password. Changing security privilege is recommended. 3.2 Language Settings The language can be changed for the entire web interface. Available in English, Germany, Spanish, French,... -
Page 11: Disk Tools
D. Press “ ” to start the format process. Format time may vary from hard drive to hard drive. Do not tamper or power off the NexStar FX when hard drive is being formatted. Single Disk Volume We highly recommend use EXT3 file system for optimum performance and... -
Page 12: System Settings
System Information A. Go to “ ” and select “ ” B. This will display the current status of the NexStar FX. 3.4.1 LAN Settings Configuration of host name and IP address can be done here. System LAN Setting ” and select “... -
Page 13: Time Settings
3.4.2 Time Settings You may adjust the date and time manually or select your time zone from the drop down list and use a NTP server to synchronize the time via the internet. System Time Settings A. Go to “ ”... -
Page 14: Restore Configuration
” to begin restoration. 3.4.5 E-mail Notification When the NexStar FX malfunctions or has a warning, an e-mail can be sent to the administrator automatically. To enable this, you must configure the Mail Server (SMTP server) and enter a valid e-mail address. -
Page 15: Firmware Upgrade
Please note that the upgrade process may vary in time, please be patient. B. You may also do a firmware upgrade through a direct connection between the NexStar FX and the com- puter. To do this, please connect the NAS directly to your computer using a network cable and then start the firmware update. -
Page 16: Account Settings
3.5 Account Settings 3.5.1 User Management A. Here you can Create users and change passwords, assign quota and private folder to users if desired. B. The NAS system by default creates an “Admin” and “guest-share”. There is a maximum of 128 users that can be created (including system default users). - Page 17 You can perform the following actions for user management: C. Add User Add user by giving a name, password, and usage quota. Click “Next” to continue. D. Assign group to the new users if desired. Then click next. E. Assign share folder permission to user, Click “Confirm” to finish setting.
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Page 18: Share Management
3.5.2 Share Management A. Create SAMBA/FTP shares folder and assign users to accessing. B. Add Share Folder Add Share Press “ ” and enter share folder name. Next Click “ ” to continue. C. FTP/ SAMBA Access Assign users or groups who will be accessing the SAMBA and FTP. Grant access to All Select Grant access to all will give anonymous access to all users without any password. -
Page 19: Group Management
3.5.3 Group Management In this page you can see all existing groups for the NAS and manage them by adding or removing them from the list. Groups are not required to grant access to the NAS system but will help the admin manage multiple users and easily share a folder among a group of people. -
Page 20: Server Settings
3.6 Server Settings All server settings such as DHCP, FTP, NFS and print server can be configured here. 3.6.1 File Server A. Windows Setting (SAMBA) In this section, you can change the workgroup that the NAS belongs to and modify its description. The IP for the WINS Server (Windows Internet Name Server) can be left blank unless this is required for your network. -
Page 21: Dhcp Server
3.6.2 DHCP Server In this page, you are able to set up the DHCP server. In general, there is already a DHCP server on the local network so you don’t need to enable this. But if required, enable it and configure the IP address settings. Once you have set everything up, press the “Save”... - Page 22 C. Install your Printer driver in to your computer, (For example, if Epson PL-6200L Printer is connected to the Start NAS, you must install the PL-6200L driver on the computer. After driver installation please click “ ” -> Devices and Printers Add a printer Next “...
- Page 23 F. Search the NAS and look for the attached USB Printer, then click “Next” to browse for the printer driver. G. Go to Printer wizard and select the printer driver. Click “OK” to complete setup. Note: The NAS Printer server does not support GDI/Host-based printers. For some Multi-Function Printers (MFP), scanning functions may not be functional.
- Page 24 3.6.4 Bonjour A. In this page user can enable or disable the Bonjour service. By default, this is enabled, offering easy access to the login page. In addition to that, you can also enable the iTunes service. B. For easy access to the web configuration interface on the Mac, a shortcut to the NAS will be available in the bookmarks collection under Bonjour.
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Page 25: Itunes Server
3.6.4.1 iTunes server A. When the iTunes option is enabled, you can store your MP3 music files in the /public/music folder and play them directly from iTunes. The NAS system will automatically appear in iTunes under shared devices. B. Start iTunes and the NAS will appear as shared device. -
Page 26: Media Server
3.7 Media Server NexStar FX is equipped to handle most media ready systems such as Xbox 360 / PS3. Instantly stream movies, music and pictures to these systems easily. 3.7.1 Install Software This page allows you to add the DLNA software included on the driver disc. Click on Browse and navigate to the “DLNA Software”... - Page 27 3.7.2 Xbox When you turn on the Xbox 360, DLNA Media Servers on the same network are automatically detected. 1. Move to the “My Xbox” page Modem (ADSL / DSL, Cable, etc.) Router To Internet Ethernet Cable Xbox 360 (DLNA Media Server) (DLNA Client)
- Page 28 2. Choose the DLNA media server that was connected and select the file you want to play. 3.7.3 PS3™ When you turn on the PS3™ system, DLNA Media Servers on the same network are automatically detected and icons for the detected servers are displayed under (Photo), (Music), and Modem...
- Page 29 1. Select the icon of the DLNA Media Server that you want to connect to under (Photo), (Music), or (Video). All available folders and files that can be played by the PS3™ system will be displayed. 2. Select the file that you want to play. Note: The PS3™...
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Page 30: Backup (Nas To Nas)
3.8 Backup (NAS to NAS) Remote backup enables you to duplicate files from the NAS system to another NAS system. The files are encrypted and compressed before duplicating in order to protect the data and also to save data transfer time. 3.8.1 Backup Scheduling Make sure a network share folder is created before creating a remote replication task. -
Page 31: Log Files
B. Select a source folder and click select to continue. C. Assign a time schedule for your backup jobs. Click “Add” to finish setup. 3.8.3 Scheduling Task This page shows the existing backup task, and 5 backup task can be created at maximum. 3.9 Log Files This page includes all t he log files of your NAS. -
Page 32: Mapping A Network Disk
Windows 7, click on “Map network drive”. Choose the letter path you wish to map the network drive as and enter the IP address of the NexStar FX along with the designated folder of your choice. Check the box “Reconnect at logon”. -
Page 33: Turn On Network Discovery (Upnp)
5. Turn on Network Discovery / UPnP The NexStar FX supports UPnP function. To access the device on a PC, go to Network -> Sharing Center -> the NexStar FX will be listed as a UPnP device. From here, you may select it and access the configuration page. - Page 34 Make sure Network discovery is turned on. The NexStar FX will be listed under your Network and will be listed as a UPnP device. You can select it and access the configuration page.
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Page 35: Q&A
Q: I lost my password, what do I do? A: Turn on the NexStar FX. While it is on, press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds. This will reset the NexStar FX to factory default settings. The default login is admin/admin. Please note that resetting the device will not erase SAMBA/FTP account settings. - Page 36 Q: What can I do with the DHCP function on the NexStar FX? A: You can setup your NexStar FX as a DHCP server when no other DHCP Server exist in your Local Network. Otherwise, the NexStar FX will automatically turn off its DHCP server function and become a DHCP client.
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Page 37: Warranty
7. Warranty The NexStar FX Single Bay 3.5” SATA Gigabit NAS Enclosure comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 days parts). If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair.
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