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Vantec NexStar FX User Manual

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Copyright © 2010 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

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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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction / Features 2. Parts Layout 3. NexStar FX NAS Manager 4. NexStar FX NAS GUI 5. SAMBA Server (SMB) 6. FTP Server 7. Media Server Connection-Xbox / PS3 8. Printer Server 9. Mac Installation (Mac 10.5.4 or above) 10.

  • Page 4: Product Introduction / Features

    1. Product Introduction / Features Thank you for purchasing NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter. Now you can easily install the NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter into your network environment. Before using this device, please read the Key Features below. Key Features...

  • Page 5: Parts Layout

    2. Parts Layout LAN Connection Operation System Power Indicator Connect to LAN Reset Button Connect Power Adapter Connect to USB Storage Connect to USB Printer...

  • Page 6: Nexstar Fx Nas Manager

    1. Run the Utility CD enclosed in package and navigate to the “Search Utility” folder. Run “SDisk.jar”. 2. Select “Search Next” and when the NexStar FX is found, click “Connect”. 3. The default login is “admin” for both user name and password, click “OK” to enter con-...
  • Page 7 3.2 Search NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter by using Windows Internet Explorer. 1. Open IE browser and type in the default host name “NST-600NU” in the search bar. 2. The default login is “admin” for both user name and password, click “OK” to enter...

  • Page 8: Nexstar Fx Nas Gui

    4. NexStar FX NAS GUI NexStar FX NAS supports multi-language user interface. Please click on the respective flags to select your language. 4.1 Hard Disk format For first time installation, you need to format the hard disk into FAT32 file system. This procedure can be done by clicking on the format button.
  • Page 9 4.2 Status This tab provides the basic information for the NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter. Users can check firmware version and available hard drive capacity on this page. 4.3 Administration You can change and modify your host & group name, and password from this page. Click “Apply”...
  • Page 10 By default, the “IP Setting” is set to “Automatic IP”. This is the recommended setting and will allow the NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter to obtain its IP address automatically. If you prefer setting it manually, select the static IP option, enter your own value and click apply to confirm the new setting.

  • Page 11: Pppoe Setting

    4.5.1 PPPoE Setting PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is an internet connection protocol allowing users to connect to the internet without a router. All local users can share one PPPoE connection to access the internet. If you want to configure the setting of PPPoE for your NAS, click the “Set” button. Status: Display PPPoE connection status.
  • Page 12 4.6 Disk Tool In this page, you can manage the hard disk setting. Format: For the first time installation, you need to format the hard disk into FAT32 system file, this procedure applies to both new or used hard disk. Scan Disk: After the scan, it will show the number of file content and health status for the hard disk.
  • Page 13 4.7 Maintenance This page allows you to update the NexStar FX NAS firmware, to go back to the default settings, or to reboot the NAS system. - Firmware update: Follow the steps below to update the loader and firmware for the NexStar FX NAS.

  • Page 14: Samba Server (Smb)

    5. SAMBA Server (SMB) SMB server allows you to share data or files through LAN environment. A default “guest” folder is created and shared to all users from under the same network as the NexStar FX NAS. Note: Use only “English alphabet” for folder names and no special characters when creating new folders.
  • Page 15 ” to demonstrate, enter password and click “ ” to enter share management. You can “ ” from Windows start button, type “ ” and follow by the NexStar FX’s IP address (eg:\\192.168.1.10) , and click “ ” to continue. User1 Type “...
  • Page 16 Now you have successfully set up the folder that you wish to share on your NexStar FX NAS. This folder can be accessed from other computers on your local network.
  • Page 17 5.2 How to modify user account password Modify Select the account name (“User1”) and than click “ ”. Apply Enter new password and click “ ” to save setting. 5.3 How to delete a user account Delete Select an account you wish to delete, click “ ”...

  • Page 18: Ftp Server

    For security reasons, it is best to add a password! Note: To be able to share FTP resource via internet, you need a router to assign the external IP to your NexStar FX NAS. Please refer to your router’s instructions on how to assign the external IP.
  • Page 19 6.1 How to create FTP account FTP server allows you to share your data through internet, so an internet resource and router is required before setting up FTP server. Select FTP server and clicks “ ” button and enter a name and password for the new FTP account and click “...
  • Page 20 Note: When creating FTP accounts, please use ONLY English alphabet and no special charac- ter or space for FTP account name. 6.2 How to delete FTP account In the “Account List”, you can see an overview of the existing accounts and status; you can change them at any time by selecting the account and modifying, disabling or deleting it.

  • Page 21: Media Server Connection-Xbox / Ps3

    7. Media Server Connection-Xbox / PS3 7.1 Xbox When you turn on the Xbox 360, DLNA Media Servers on the same network are automatically detected. Modem (ADSL / DSL, Cable, etc.) Router To Internet Ethernet Cable Xbox 360 (DLNA Media Server) (DLNA Client) 1.
  • Page 22 2. Choose the DLNA media server that was connected and select the file you want to play. 7.1 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 23 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™...

  • Page 24: Printer Server

    “Start” “Setting” “Printer and Faxes” “Add a printer” “Next”. 2. Connect the USB printer to NexStar FX NAS’s USB Printer Port. Connect to USB Printer 3. Go to “Add Printer Wizard”, select “Local printer” and click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 25 Create a new port Type of port: Standard TCP/IP Port 4. Select “ ,” “ ”, choose “ ”, Next and click “ ” to continue.
  • Page 26 Next 5. Enter the NexStar FX NAS IP address (Eg. 192.168.15.100), then click “ ” to continue. 6. Select “Custom” and go to “Setting”.
  • Page 27 9. Go to “Printer server page and check printer server status. If status shows “ ”, the printer is setting up successfully. Notes: NexStar FX Printer server does not support GDI/Host-based printers. For some Multi- Function Printers (MFP); scanning functions may not work. Please contact the printer manufacture for detailed specifications.

  • Page 28: Mac Installation (Mac 10.5.4 Or Above)

    (SDisk.jar) 1. Copy the software tool “SDisk.jar” from the CD-ROM. 2. Run SDisk.jar. Click ‘Search Next’ and the NexStar FX’s IP address will be listed. Click connect to load your Web Browser and proceed with setting up the NexStar FX.
  • Page 29 2. If the NexStar FX is in the same Workgroup it will appear under Shared Devices( If the Workgroup is different, please click “All...” and look for the NexStar FX. 3. After you enter into the NexStar FX you can choose the existing folders and access its contents.
  • Page 30 3. After you enter into the NexStar FX you can choose the existing folders and access its contents. 4. You will be prompted for log in. You can use “Guest” or other identities you have created. 5. Once you have properly logged in, it will appear below “...
  • Page 31 1. Click ‘Go’ and navigate to ‘Connect to Server...’ or use Command-K. 2. Type in the following: ‘smb://192.168.1.112/’ (Eg. If the NexStar Fx’s IP is 192.168.1.112) 3. You must log in. You can use “Guest” or other identities you have created.
  • Page 32 4. Once the authentication has gone through, the NexStar FX folder will be listed under “ ”...

  • Page 33: Mapping Network Drives

    10. Mapping Network Drives Below are directions to map the shared folders on your NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter as Network Drives on your computer system (Showing NAS disk drive in network). 1. Press the “Start” button on Windows desktop.

  • Page 34: Q&A

    NexStar FX NAS will go back to the factory defaults. Reset Button Note: Only SAMBA/FTP account settings will remain in the NexStar FX NAS; other settings will revert back to factory default. Q: Why can’t I create/share folders in SMB or FTP server? A: To avoid languages support issue, we suggest to create/share folders with English characters only.
  • Page 35 A: Due to IE FTP is not compatible with some routers; you are suggested to use FTP client software to start with. If you would like to use IE FTP to link to the NexStar FX, please refer to the following steps: Please open port 21 and 20 on your Router and link to NexStar FX’s IP address.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    12. Warranty The NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter 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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