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Summary of Contents for Fantec GL-35DSR
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Page 1: User Manual
FANTEC GL-35DSR Network Attached Storage for 2 HDDs User Manual... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
GL-35DSR Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started ............................1 About this Device ..........................1 Package Contents ..........................1 System Requirements ........................1 1.3.1 Supported Operating Systems ........................1 ... -
Page 3: Getting Started
1 Getting Started 1.1 About this Device The ultra compact design of the GL-35DSR makes this dual-bay network storage enclosure one of the smallest in the market, but it comes with flexibility and performance. Not only does it come with... -
Page 4: Detailed View
GL-35DSR Getting Started 1.4 Detailed View 1.4.1 Front Press to turn on power. Press and hold for 3 seconds to shut down the system. Press and hold for 6 seconds to cut off power and forcefully power off the system (not recommended under normal circumstances). -
Page 5: Rear
GL-35DSR Getting Started 1.4.2 Rear Fan (40 mm) for cooling of hard disks. Button/Icon Status/Function Slot for security lock • When the power is turned off, press and hold this button, turn on the RESET power and let go of the button when you see the LED at HDD 1 light up red (~ 2 seconds) in order to enter the flash mode. -
Page 6: Quick Installation Guide
Connect the power supply to your device first. Then connect the power supply to the wall socket. To turn on the GL-35DSR LAN, press the power switch to start up the system. It will take about one to two minutes for the device to go online. The green READY LED will indicate when the system is ready. -
Page 7: Before Use
GL-35DSR Getting Started 1.7 Before Use 1.7.1 Hard Drive Assembly 1. Unlock the switch at the bottom of the case and lift the front panel upward and away from the housing to remove it. 2. Install the hard drives as illustrated below with the top of the drives, where the label is located, facing each other. -
Page 8: Initializing The Nas System
GL-35DSR Getting Started 1.7.2 Initializing the NAS System In order to configure and access the network drive, the NAS system has to be initialized first. To do so, use the Discover Tool program to locate the device, prepare the hard drives and set up the system. - Page 9 GL-35DSR Getting Started 6. Select the drive mode from the list. If you have installed only one HDD, select “Single Drive”, or otherwise, for two HDDs select “Dual Drive”. Click OK to continue. If you have installed two hard drives and selected the “Dual Drive” mode, you can now select the RAID mode.
- Page 10 GL-35DSR Getting Started 7. Select the firmware you like to install. This should be a “..*.tar..” file and has to be uploaded without decompressing the file first. 8. Double-check your settings and press OK to continue. If there is a mistake and you would like to change some of the settings, press Cancel to abort and start again from step 3.
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Page 11: Nas Settings And User Interface
2 NAS Settings and User Interface 2.1 How to login To configure your GL-35DSR LAN, open your web browser, enter the IP address or device name of your GL-35DSR LAN and then use the web interface for further configuration. To locate the network drive and find out its IP address, we recommend using the Discover Tool program. -
Page 12: Web Browser & Device Name On A Pc
GL-35DSR NAS Configuration 2.1.2 Web Browser & Device Name on a PC Use the device name, which by default is “//gl-35dsr”, enter that name into the URL field of your web browser and then access the web configuration interface of your GL-35DSR. -
Page 13: User Interface & Settings
GL-35DSR NAS Configuration 2.2 User Interface & Settings 2.2.1 Albums Click Download to save the selected files on your computer Filter files and display them according to media type Option to change the View how the media files are displayed... -
Page 14: Library
GL-35DSR NAS Configuration 2.2.2 Library Toolbar Public folder for all shared files (e.g. SMB or UPnP-AV) Private folder for all personal files and documents Albums directory List of current Albums The Media Library can be used to manage your media files on the NAS. Files can be uploaded, downloaded, sorted, renamed and deleted via web browser. -
Page 15: Preference
This way is a lot faster, than the use of GUI copy mode with Google Gears! Please enter the IP address into the browser bar of you Internet Explorer (e.g. \\192.168.11.10) or enter the name of the device (e.g. \\gl-35dsr). For more information please see chapter 3.1.1 2.2.3... - Page 16 Only the system administrator (admin) is able to modify the NAS settings. Firmware Upgrade Click to update the firmware for your NAS system Click Upload New Firmware. Select the firmware from your computer and upload it to the GL-35DSR. EN 14/37...
- Page 17 GL-35DSR NAS Configuration Important Never turn off your unit during the firmware update procedure. This may damage your device! If the upgrade fails (e.g. power supply failure during firmware update), you may not be able to operate your device anymore...
- Page 18 To use the time server, you need to enter a valid NTP server. If none of the pre-selected time servers are working, turn off the NTP server and set the time manually. The GL-35DSR comes equipped with a battery and a real-time clock, so even if the device is powered off, it will retain the correct time.
- Page 19 Submit to save the new name. When selecting a new hostname, make sure to use a unique name and not one that has already been used on the local network. By default, the device name is set to GL-35DSR. LAN Setting We recommend using “Automatically DHCP”, in order for the network drive to automatically obtain...
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Page 20: Applications
GL-35DSR NAS Configuration iTunes Server Option to enable or disable the iTunes server Advanced Settings Option to run a scan manually The iTunes server is enabled by default and will automatically stream all MP3 music that is stored inside the /Public/Music folder with iTunes. - Page 21 GL-35DSR NAS Configuration BitTorrent Service BitTorrent Service Settings Click to upload new Torrent List and details of current Torrent files To start downloading files, download a torrent file from the internet and then upload it to the network drive. Once the torrent file has been added, you can start downloading. The downloaded files will be stored in the “BT”...
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Page 22: Registration
GL-35DSR NAS Configuration 2.2.5 Registration Device registration for remote access Note This function is currently not yet available! 2.2.6 About Displays copyright information and warranty disclaimer EN 20/37... -
Page 23: Network Storage & Extra Features
3.1.1 Windows Explorer Use Windows Explorer and type “\\” followed by the IP address or the device name gl-35dsr into the address field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. It will then list all available folders on your LAN disk. To create a permanent link to your network drive, see Mapping a Network Drive. -
Page 24: Disconnecting A Network Drive
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 2. Follow the setup wizard and fill in the path to your network drive. When entering the IP address, also add the folder name of the share (e.g. \\192.168.11.11\public). It is recommended to select the “reconnect at logon” option when you map the network drive, otherwise you will have to map it again after a system restart. -
Page 25: Ftp
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 2. Select any temporary or mapped network drives that you would like to remove and click OK to disconnect them. 3.1.4 For FTP transfers, we recommend installing and using a separate FTP application, which can either be a free utility or shareware program. -
Page 26: File Access On A Mac
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 3.2 File Access on a Mac 3.2.1 To mount and access the network drive, use the Connect to Server command. 1. Click on “Go” and select “Connect to Server”. 2. Type “smb://” followed by the IP address of your network drive and click on Connect. -
Page 27: Ftp
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 5. The mounted drive will be listed in your finder under Shared devices. There you can access the network drive and transfer your files. When no longer needed, click on the eject button to disconnect the drive. -
Page 28: Bittorrent Download Manager
BitTorrent users, you can now remove it from the download queue. Note Once the Torrent has been added to the queue, the GL-35DSR LAN can download the files by itself and the computer can be turned off. Important Sometimes it may happen, that you cannot add your selected Torrent files. -
Page 29: Printer Server
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 3.4 Printer Server This network drive is equipped with a printer server. Connect your USB printer to the USB host port on the back of your network drive to share it with other workstations on the same local network. - Page 30 GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 7. Make sure the network drive and printer are both turned on and connected to the same local network as your computer, then click on “Next”. 8. Enter the IP address of your network drive (the port name will be filled out automatically) and then click on “Next”.
- Page 31 GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 10. Select “RAW”, use the default port number “9100” and then click on OK to confirm it. 11. Click on Finish not complete the TCP/IP Wizard and close the dialog. 12. After clicking on “Next”, a pop-up window will appear asking for a driver. Select your printer model from the list or browse for the corresponding driver on your local drive.
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Page 32: Installation On A Mac
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 3.4.2 Installation on a Mac Printing via the shared network printer will be slower than when the printer is connected directly to the USB port on the computer. After you press the Print button, please wait for the printer to receive the data. -
Page 33: Media Server
2. On your Xbox 360, go to My Xbox and select your preferred media library (e.g. Videos, Music or Pictures), depending on what types of files you would like to play. 3. For the source, select your network drive. By default, the GL-35DSR network drive will show up as Oxford_serv. -
Page 34: Playstation 3
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 4. Once inside the Public folder, you can now access your pictures, music or videos, depending on the media library you have selected on your game console. 5. Select and play the files you would like view or listen to and enjoy! 3.5.2... -
Page 35: Itunes Server
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 3.6 iTunes Server When MP3 music files are stored in the “/Public/Music” folder, the files will automatically appear on iTunes and music can be played directly from the network drive. 1. Store the MP3 music files that you would like to access from iTunes on the network drive in the Public directory inside the “Music”... -
Page 36: Usb Copy
GL-35DSR Network Storage & Extra Features 3.7 USB Copy When a USB drive is connected to the GL-35DSR via USB, all files on the USB drive can be copied to the internal hard drive of the network drive with a push of the BACKUP button. -
Page 37: Appendix
GL-35DSR Appendix 4 Appendix 4.1 Specifications • 3.5" SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s) Internal Hard Drive(s) • 80GB - 2TB • 10/100/1000Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X Interface/Ports • 2x USB host ports for USB drives and printers • USB hard drives (FAT32 only) Supported USB devices •... -
Page 38: Technical Terms
A: Make sure that there are no current file transfers in process or any other disk activities. Close any applications that might still be accessing the GL-35DSR and then try again. After turning off the power or pressing the power button, it will take a few seconds before the device starts to power down. -
Page 39: Precautions
The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. FANTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. FANTEC reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/or design of this product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this manual may also not fully represent the product that you are using and are there for illustration purposes only.
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