Atlantis Land Disk Master NASG302D User Manual

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DiskMaster NASG302D/F301D
Dual Bay Gigabit/Fast Network
Storage
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A06-NASG(F)302(1)_ME01
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  • Page 1 DiskMaster NASG302D/F301D Dual Bay Gigabit/Fast Network Storage MANUAL A06-NASG(F)302(1)_ME01 Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 2 Garantie gedeckt. Für weitere Informationen, beziehen Sie sich bitte auf Web Site www.atlantis-land.com. ESPAÑOL Este producto està cubierto de garantía Atlantis Land On-Center por 2 años. Para una información más detallada, se refiera por favor al Web site www.atlantis-land.com. Where solutions begin...
  • Page 3 WARRANTY. Copyright The Atlantis Land logo is a registered trademark of Atlantis Land. All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DiskMaster INDEX 1.1 An Overview of the DiskMaster ..........8 1.2 Package contents ...............9 1.3 Choosing a place for your DiskMaster........9 1.4 DiskMaster Application .............10 1.5 The Front LEDs.................10 1.6 The Rear Ports................11 1.7 Default Settings.................12 1.8 Hardware Installation ..............13 1.9 Hard Disk setup ................17 Single Hard Drive installation .........
  • Page 5 DiskMaster A.2 Login: Username and Password......68 A.3 WEB INTERFACE............ 68 A.4 General..............69 3.2 Product Support ................71 APPENDIX APPENDIX A: Technical Features (A06-NASG302D)....72 APPENDIX B: Technical Features (A06-NASF301D) ....73 A06-NASG(F)302(1)D_ME01(V1.0 January 2008) Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 6 Windows™ 98SE/2000/ME/XP/VIsta are trademarks of Microsoft® Corp. Pentium is trademark of Intel. All copyright reserved. The Atlantis Land logo is a registered trademark of Atlantis Land. All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 7 DiskMaster Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should carry out technical work on the device. • When cleaning, avoid using cleaning sprays and any kinf of solution containing alcohol or other flammable liquids. • Avoid overheating. This may reduce the life of the device. •...
  • Page 8: An Overview Of The Diskmaster

    DiskMaster Thank you for purchasing the DiskMaster storage solution. With speed, ease of use, high capacity, and support for numerous applications, DiskMaster is the ideal solution for all of your data storage needs. 1.1 An Overview of the DiskMaster Securely access all of your multimedia, music and data files on your local LAN or through Internet.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    DiskMaster away with the need to have a computer connected to it, and allowing you to share it with the rest of the users in the office or at home. 1.2 Package contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
  • Page 10: Diskmaster Application

    DiskMaster 1.4 DiskMaster Application When you have completed the steps in this Quick installation Guide, your connected network should look similar to this: 1.5 The Front LEDs The following figures illustrate the connector locations for the DiskMaster. MEANING Lit when power ON. PWR(Blue) LINK(Green) Lit when connected to Ethernet device.
  • Page 11: The Rear Ports

    DiskMaster Flashes when sending/receiving data. ACT(Red) 1.6 The Rear Ports PORT MEANING Leave at least 10cm of space at the rear of the device for ventilation. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 12: Default Settings

    DiskMaster After the device has turned on (turn on the RESET power and wait 3 minutes), press and hold reset button for 5 seconds, then release it to reset it (this is used when you can not login to the DiskMaster, e.g. forgot the password.
  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    DiskMaster 1.8 Hardware Installation Following is a quick installation guide to get you up and running. For further details on each of the settings, please refer to manual on CD. • Release two screws from the back side. • Remove the aluminium plate. •...
  • Page 14 DiskMaster Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
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  • Page 16 DiskMaster Dual Interface (SATA I/Il and EIDE) is available only on A06-NASG302D. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 17: Hard Disk Setup

    DiskMaster 1.9 Hard Disk setup If the hard disks are being installed for the first time, you need to initialize the disks before you can use them. Follow the steps described below. Open the web browser, enter the local port IP address of this DiskMaster, which default at 192.168.1.1, and click Go to get the login page.
  • Page 18: Single Hard Drive Installation

    DiskMaster Single Hard Drive installation The following illustrates the layout of the Web-based Configuration Tool main screen. This page allows you to format the physical hard disks into DiskMaster. Click on Maintenance then Disk Utility. Select the mode for the NAS system to partition and format disks. Select, in the combo box, the system file (EXT2 / EXT3 / FAT32), EXT 3 is recommend.
  • Page 19 DiskMaster When the settings are made, the DiskMaster system starts formatting the disks. This procedure will destroy all the data on the disks. Make sure You have backed up any important data on the disks before the format process. It may require some times; do not perform other jobs during hard drive formatting The DiskMaster supports 128bit loop-AES encryption for the EXT2 file system.
  • Page 20: Dual Hard Drive Installation

    DiskMaster Dual Hard Drive installation The following illustrates the layout of the Web-based Configuration Tool main screen. This page allows you to format the physical hard disks into DiskMaster. Click on Maintenance then Raid Settings. In this section you can manage the RAID array and set up your drives. The DiskMaster supports RAID 0 and RAID 1.
  • Page 21 DiskMaster If only one drive is installed, the RAID configuration will not be available. Creating the RAID system will take several hours, depending on HDD capacity. Do not turn off the power or interrupt the system in any other way during this process! We recommend using the EXT2 file system for optimum performance and functionality.
  • Page 22: How To Login

    DiskMaster disk can operate independently and is seen as an individual disk. Therefore, the total capacity of JBOD is the sum of the capacities of each disk. This allows the user to add disks until the desired total capacity is reached.
  • Page 23 DiskMaster • Before you can access the device, you will have to enter the admin password. The default login is admin/atlantis, so enter admin for the password and press OK to login. • You can define the name (Server Name) for your device and set up the IP configuration.
  • Page 24 DiskMaster • Set time zone, current Date and Time. Click Next. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 25: Mapping A Network Drive

    DiskMaster • you can compare your new settings with the previous configuration. If you find a mistake, go back to make changes but if everything is OK, press Save, then OK. Alternatively, you could also simply write down the IP address in the first step of the setup wizard and then access the web configuration interface via your web browser.
  • Page 26 DiskMaster • Select Reconnect at Logon. • Then click Finish. Once the drive has been mapped, you are able to find and access it under My Computer. This link will still be there even after rebooting your Operating System. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 27: Mapping A Network Drive In Windows Vista

    DiskMaster In event of problem, please write directly the IP (instead name) folder name. Please write: \\IP address\guest-share. Then click Finish. Mapping a Network Drive in Windows Vista • Start->Computer • Click on Map Network Drive. • Follow the setup wizard and fill in the path to your DiskMaster. Alternatively, you can also browse for the shares by clicking on the Browse button and locating the folder that way (choose guest-share folders).
  • Page 28 DiskMaster If event of problem , please write directly the IP (instead name) folder name. Please write: \\IP Address\guest-share. Then click Finish. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 29: Web Configuration

    DiskMaster 2.1 WEB Configuration Open the web browser, enter the local port IP address of this device, which defaults at http://192.168.1.1, and click “Go”, a username and password window will appear. The default username & password are admin & atlantis, in respectively. To configure your DiskMaster, you will need to use the web browser, enter the IP address and then use the web configuration for further setup.
  • Page 30: Basic

    DiskMaster 2.2 Basic The settings in this menu are aimed at the user who wants to quickly set up the DiskMaster and share files on the local network. Only the most basic functions and settings are available but it is ideal for someone first using this device.
  • Page 31 DiskMaster Wizard The setup wizard can be used to configure all the basic LAN settings for your DiskMaster. For PC users, if you have followed the setup wizard previously, there is no need to go through this again unless you want to change some of the settings or have not yet completed the setup.
  • Page 32 DiskMaster To avoid languages support issue, you are suggested to create/share folders with English characters only. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 33: Add User

    DiskMaster Add User Use this setup wizard to quickly add and configure a new user account. Step 1: Enter the user name and password for the new account. At the same time, you can also create a private folder for that user and set the quota limit.
  • Page 34: Wizard Add User Add Group

    DiskMaster Add Group Use this setup wizard to quickly add a new group. Step 1: Enter the group name. Step 2: Configure which members will be included in this group by adding and removing the members from the list. Step 3: Configure the share permissions by adding (read only or writable) and removing the shares from the list.
  • Page 35: Add Folder

    DiskMaster Add Folder Use this setup wizard to quickly add a new share folder. Step 1: Enter the share folder name and an optional description for the share. Step 2: Configure the Windows/FTP access permissions by adding (read only or writable) and removing the members or group from the list. Step 3: Configure the NFS access permissions by adding unique IP addresses or a subnet.
  • Page 36: Control Panel

    DiskMaster 2.3 Control Panel This menu includes all the settings and information the DiskMaster offers. Sorted into individual categories, the user can access only particular settings or adjust and modify everything manually. Click on Control Panel will open all the following subsections: •...
  • Page 37: Users And Groups

    DiskMaster Users and Groups In this menu, the admin can manage the users and groups for the DiskMaster. Start by adding your users first, then create the groups and assign the members to their groups. Click on Users and Group will open all the following subsections: •...
  • Page 38 DiskMaster Modifying Users: Select the user from the existing users list and modify the settings (Groups). Once done, press the Save button to apply the new settings. Removing Users: To remove a user, select it from the existing users list and then press the Delete User button.
  • Page 39 DiskMaster Add Group In this section you can see all existing groups for the DiskMaster and manage them by adding or removing them from the list. Groups are not required to grant access to the DiskMaster but will help the admin to manage multiple users and easily share a folder among a group of people.
  • Page 40 DiskMaster To add a new group (A06-NASF301D) clear the form by pressing the Clear Form button, then enter a new group name. Once done, press the Save button to create the new group. If you would like to add some members to this group, select the group from the existing groups list and press the Members button for further settings.
  • Page 41: File And Print

    DiskMaster File and Print In this menu, you can configure all the settings related to the FTP, NFS and printer server. Use this to manage how your files and folders are shared. Click on File and Print will open all the following subsections: •...
  • Page 42 DiskMaster Windows Setting: In this section, you can change the workgroup that the DiskMaster 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. FTP Server: This service can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 43 DiskMaster Share Management In this section you can manage the shares and access rights. Existing Shares: Lists the current shares on the DiskMaster Add Share: Click on Add Share, use this setup wizard to quickly add a new share folder. •...
  • Page 44 DiskMaster For A06-NASF301D To add a new share, clear the form by pressing the Clear Form button, then enter a new share name. Once done, press the Save button to create the new group. Select the new group from the existing shares list, then depending on how you share the files, click on Windows, FTP Access or NFS Access and add the users or groups that will have access to this share.
  • Page 45 DiskMaster Printer Server DiskMaster support most of major brand of printers, user can share printer resource form the network. Simply follow the steps below: Step1. Power on and connect your USB printer in to your DiskMaster. Step2. Browse the Web UI and see whether the printer has been detect the by DiskMaster.
  • Page 46: System

    DiskMaster System In this menu you can configure the basic network settings for the DiskMaster, find some details related to the firmware, disk usage and set up the error notification. Click on System will open all the following subsections: • LAN Settings •...
  • Page 47 DiskMaster Time Settings In this section, you can set the date and time manually or select your time zone from the drop down list and use a NTP server to synchronise the time via the internet When set manually, press the Save button to apply the new time and save the settings or when synchronised via the internet, select the NTP server and press the Update Time button.
  • Page 48 DiskMaster Turn OFF Server In this section, you can restart the server or turn off the DiskMaster via the web browser. Make sure that nobody is accessing the device when you restart or turn it off. Press the Restart button to restart the server. The system will restart and automatically prompt you for the login when it’s ready.
  • Page 49 DiskMaster Information In this section, you can find the product name, the current firmware and the current IP address. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 50 DiskMaster Disk Usage In this section, you can find a summary of the hard disk status and disk usage. Press the Refresh button to update the information. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 51: Network Service

    DiskMaster Network Service In this menu, you can enable or disable the network services like the DHCP server, Bonjour and the BitTorrent™ download service. Click on Network Service will open all the following subsections: • DHCP Server • Bonjour • BitTorrent DHCP Server In this section, you can enable and set up the DHCP server.
  • Page 52 DiskMaster Bonjour In this section, you 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. When the iTunes option is enabled, you can store your MP3 music files in the /public/music folder and play them directly from iTunes.
  • Page 53 DiskMaster BitTorrent In this section, you can manage your torrents and add new downloads to the queue. Before you add the first job, set a limit for the download and upload speed according to your network’s bandwidth. After changing the settings, press the Save button to apply the new configuration.
  • Page 54: Maintenance

    DiskMaster Maintenance In this menu, you can format the hard drives, setup the RAID array, upgrade the firmware and manage the configuration settings. Click on Maintenance will open all the following subsections: • Disk Utility • Raid Settings • Firmware Upgrade •...
  • Page 55 DiskMaster Disk Utility This utility can be used to format the individual hard drives and also to see all the information related to those disks. Disk spin down time: To save power and reduce heat, you can let the hard disk spin down if not used for a certain amount of time. Enter a time in minutes and press the Save button to apply the new setting.
  • Page 56 DiskMaster Raid Settings In this section you can manage the RAID array and set up your drives. The DiskMaster supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Two hard drives of identical capacity and make are required. If only one drive is installed, the RAID configuration will not be available.
  • Page 57 DiskMaster There are 3 differents RAID mode: • RAID 0= RAID 0, known as disk striping, has generally the best performance, but does not offer any redundancy. In this level, data is broken into small units called sectors, and sectors are distributed across all disks in the array.
  • Page 58 DiskMaster Raid Settings (Rebuilding) When using RAID 1 and one of the drives has failed, the faulty HDD has to be replaced and the RAID 1 array rebuilt. 1. Login and go to the RAID Setting (Maintenance->Raid Settings) menu to check the disk status. If there is a problem, it will show which drive has to be replaced.
  • Page 59 DiskMaster Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 60 DiskMaster Firmware Upgrade In this section you can check the current firmware version and upgrade if a new one is available on the website (www.atlantis-land.com). Download the new firmware and store in on your computer, then browse for the *.gz file, select it and start the upgrade.
  • Page 61 DiskMaster When uploading software to the Router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. In order to achieve a succesfull upgrade please uninstall or remove the Hard Disk drive from the NAS before upgrading firmware.
  • Page 62 DiskMaster Save Configuration For backup and before every firmware upgrade, you can use this function to save your current configuration. Press the Save button and save the config.tar file on your computer. Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 63 DiskMaster Restore Configuration To quickly restore previous settings or set up multiple units, you can save the configuration and then use this function to upload a previous backup. Browse for the config.tar file on your computer and press the Restore button to restore the previous settings.
  • Page 64 DiskMaster Factory Reset Pressing the “Factory Reset” button will restore all settings to their default configuration. Before pressing this button, we recommend saving your current configuration (Save Configuration) in case you want to restore it again later. When the Factory Reset button is pressed, all users, groups and other configurations will be lost! Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...
  • Page 65: Log File

    DiskMaster Log File This menu includes all the log files of yourDiskMaster . You can find logs for the SAMBA, FTP and DHCP server as well as system and administration logs. Click on Log File will open all the following subsections: •...
  • Page 66: Personal Info

    DiskMaster 2.4 Personal Info This menu is for the system administrator account. It includes the option to set the password and some other options related to the web interface. 2.5 Logout This can be used to logout once all the settings have been configured. Without installing and formatting a drive first, several functions will not be available (example: User&Group Management, BitTorrent download).
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    DiskMaster 3.1 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the corresponding remedies. A.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose Problems The LEDs are useful aides for finding possible problem causes. A.1.1 Power LED The PWR LED on the front panel does not light up. Steps Corrective Action Make sure that the DiskMaster’s power adaptor is connected...
  • Page 68: Login: Username And Password

    DiskMaster A.2 Login: Username and Password I forgot my login username and/or password. Steps Corrective Action If you have changed the password and have now forgotten it, you will need to upload the default configuration file. This will erase all custom configurations and restore all of the factory defaults including the password.
  • Page 69: General

    DiskMaster Reset the device. A.4 General Why Can’t I perform RAID function under FAT32 format? Steps Corrective Action FAT32 format doesn’t support RAID functions. To perform RAID functions please use EXT2 or EXT3 format. Some of the functions and menus are not available! Steps Corrective Action Many of the functions require a hard drive to be installed.
  • Page 70 DiskMaster Does the NAS support Hard disk Power Management? Steps Corrective Action The NAS uses standby mode for power management (Sleep time), if there is no any activity ranging 5-60 min. You can go to web base > Disk Utility > Set Sleep Time function (0 to disable function, range 5-60 to enable function.
  • Page 71: Product Support

    If you have any problems with the DiskMaster, please contact the dealer where you bought this product. If you have any other questions you can contact the Atlantis Land company directly at the following address: Atlantis Land Via Pelizza da Volpedo, 59 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) Italy Fax: +39.(0)2.93906161...
  • Page 72: Appendix A: Technical Features (A06-Nasg302D)

    APPENDIX A APPENDIX A: Technical Features (A06-NASG302D) IP, NBNS(“NetBios” Name Server), Protocols Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB), DHCP Server/Client, SNTP Client, NTP 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T port LAN port USB V1.1 Print Server Port USB A Port Power, Link, Activity LED Indicators 2 x SATA I/II or 2x EIDE (must use 2 HD with Hard Disk the same interface)*...
  • Page 73: Appendix B: Technical Features (A06-Nasf301D)

    APPENDIX B APPENDIX B: Technical Features (A06-NASF301D) IP, NBNS(“NetBios” Name Server), Protocols Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB), DHCP Server/Client, SNTP Client, NTP 1 x RJ45 10/100/ Base-T port LAN port USB V1.1 Print Server Port USB A Port Power, Link, Activity LED Indicators 2 x SATA I/II Hard Disk EXT2, EXT3 and FAT32...
  • Page 74 Atlantis Land Via Pelizza da Volpedo, 59 20092 Cinisello Balsamo – MI – Italy info@atlantis-land.com Where solutions begin ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company...

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