BOUT THIS UIDE This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Network File 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 file server. Chapter 3, Web Configuration, completes the configuration using the web browser.
NTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your Network File Server, the easiest and fastest way to share data, file, and resource in your network. This entry-level file 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.
General Features ♦ Compact-sized design. ♦ Compliant with USB1.1 and USB2.0. ♦ Provide one 10/100Mbps auto-MDIX fast Ethernet LAN port. ♦ Support “Hot-plug” function. ♦ Two operating modes support: Open mode and Account mode. ♦ Support Auto-IP function. ♦ Support IP assignment for DHCP and Auto-IP. ♦...
Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have: ♦ One Network File Server. ♦ One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country’s electric power service. ♦ One Quick Installation Guide. ♦ One Installation CD-ROM containing the manual files (PDF). If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately.
Product View This section describes the externally visible features of the file server. Front View LEDs Rear View DC Power Input Reset Button plug the AC power adapter to this jack. USB Port LAN Connector Unmount Button connect the USB plug your LAN cable devices.
LEDs There are three LEDs on the front panel (four for wireless model): LEDs Description Power A steady Green light confirms that the file server is powered on. A steady Green light confirms that the file server has a good connection to your network. When it blinks, the file server is receiving/transmitting data from/to the network.
NSTALLATION Networking Application The following diagram explains the application of your print server. File Server in Your Network Environment - 10 -...
Installing the File Server Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of file server operations with your Network File Server. Connecting to the Network 1. Confirm proper operation of the gateway/hub to be connected in the network. 2. Connect the file server to the gateway/hub through the RJ-45 cable. 3.
Using the File Server Configuring a Dynamic IP Address When you connect your computer to the file server directly to configure the file server, you need to check the computer’s IP address, and set up the IP address within the file server’s IP address range. 1.
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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.
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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. - 14 -...
Accessing the File Server Since you have made the connection between your computer and the file server, and configured the computer’s IP address, you can access the file server through the following steps. 1. Click Start and choose My Network Places. 2.
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Login Window of Web Configuration Utility To enter the configuration utility, type admin in User name box airlive in Password box. Select the Config to login TIP: Selecting the Download schedule option allows you to enter the Download page. - 16 -...
Easy Search To access and manage the file server easily, the conveniently utility Easy Search is provided for you in the Installation CD-ROM. Easy Search is a tool that allows you to set up the file server’s connection. To use Easy Search: 1.
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Control Panel of Easy Search • Search Device – when launching the utility, it will search the connected file server(s) automatically, and display the results in the list. To refresh the list, click the Search device button again. Clicking the Connect to webpage button will lead you to the web configuration utility.
ONFIGURATION You can access and manage the File Server through a web browser. This chapter provides you with instructions of the Web Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your file server with the web browser. Web Configuration Utility First, login the web configuration utility as described in the previous section.
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There is a menu bar in the top of the configuration page, containing five items that allow you to set up your file server. The Menu Bar Home – main screen of the utility, providing the brief instructions of the buttons on menu bar. Basic –...
Configuration - Basic The Basic menu contains three steps that will guide you through the basic configuration for the file 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.
Basic Samba This screen allows you to set up the Workgroup name for the file server. You can also change the name and description of the file server. Basic Menu – Samba When complete, click Next. - 22 -...
Basic Time Zone This screen displays the current time setting of the file server. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs. 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).
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 file server. Advanced Menu –...
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Add user: You can add user of the file 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.
Advanced Samba The Samba submenu allows you to set up the Workgroup name for the file server, and change the name and description of the file server. You can also manage the session in this submenu. Advanced Menu – Samba Global: Enter the Workgroup name for the file server;...
Security: You can configure the security function by selecting NO, Allow IP, and Deny IP through the Filter Action pull-down menu. Advanced The LAN submenu displays the current IP address and DHCP service of the file server, and can be modified manually. Advanced Menu –...
Advanced Time Zone The Time zone submenu displays the current time setting of the file 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).
Advanced FTP Server The FTP server submenu contains the options that allow you to enable/disable the FTP service of the file 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 file server.
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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.
Advanced Status The Status submenu contains information of the file server, including its basic status and the Samba server status. Advanced Menu – Status - 31 -...
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 file server once you obtained a latest version of firmware. Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Upload. Maintenance Menu –...
Maintenance Configuration The Configuration submenu allows you to reload the factory default settings of the file server. Also, you can set up the Idle time in this submenu. Maintenance Menu – Configuration Default: Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the file server.
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 file server, you can login the utility using the given user account.
OWNLOADING ILES THROUGH 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 file server, the users can login the Download page with their user name and password.
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2. The Main menu of Download page will display as below. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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. - 41 -...
LEDs Power, LAN, Mode, and WLAN (for wireless model). 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.
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