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  • Page 1 1-Bay SATA NAS Server NAS-7102 User’s manual Version 1.0.0...
  • Page 2 "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
  • Page 3 PLANET NAS-7102 User Manual FCC Caution To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 PLANET NAS-7102 User Manual Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 4-Bay SATA NAS RAID Server Model: NAS-7102 Rev: 1.0 (November. 2009) Part No. EM-NAS7102V1.doc...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Installation ................... 7 2.1 System Requirement ................7 2.2 System Browser Support................7 2.3 Getting Start ...................7 2.4 Login NAS-7102..................12 2.4.1 Login on a PC .................. 12 2.4.2 Install NAS Finder on a PC ..............12 Chapter 3: Web Configuration ..............15 3.1 Status ....................
  • Page 6 NAS-7102 User Manual 4.6 USB Device ................... 54 Appendix A: Precautions ................56 Precautions....................56 Trademarks ....................57 Appendix B: Specifications................58 Appendix C: Importance Notice ..............60 Appendix D: Technical Terms ............... 61 Appendix E: FAQ ..................63 Page 2...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    (SMB) users and small office/home office (SOHO) users. With a NAS-7102, users can save their work and have access to files over the network without having to carry around a disk drive or memory stick. The Administrator can manage access privileges for greater security.

  • Page 8: Package Content

    NAS-7102 User Manual 1.2 Package Content NAS-7102 x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 User’s Manual CD x 1 Ethernet Cable x 1 USB Cable x 1 Power Adapter x 1 Screw Packet x 1 1.3 Physical Detail Front Panel View...
  • Page 9 Button Description Item Description Power: Push to turn on or off NAS-7102 If you don’t know the administrator’s password or after a firmware upgrade, press and hold the reset button, turn on the Reset device and wait for about 30 seconds. Release the button and the device will reset all settings back to its factory default setup.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation

    Mac: Mac OS 10.2 or above 10, 100, 1000 or 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet card One free Ethernet port on network switch or router 2.2 System Browser Support Use the latest version of the following browsers to manage the NAS-7102: Internet Explorer • Netscape Navigator •...
  • Page 11 NAS-7102 User Manual Slide the case off the body. You do not need to remove the screws on the aluminum standard (feet). The metal shielding is mounted, and remove the 4 screws that are holding it in place. Lift it up from the body.
  • Page 12 NAS-7102 User Manual Align the HDD to SATA/power pins on PCB board, and then push the HDD into the board. Fasten the screws to hold the HDD in place. Align the metal shielding with the body and fasten the screws to protect the HDD and system board.
  • Page 13 Step5: Connect PC with NAS and power on the NAS. Step6: Insert the supplied CD-ROM. When the Welcome page appears, please click “NAS Finder” hyper link start up the program to search your NAS-7102. Please Install JAVA program before using this application, please Note refer to http://www.java.com/...
  • Page 14 NAS-7102 User Manual Step7: Login NAS-7102. Please open Web browser and enter default user name and password to login. User Name: admin Password: admin Page 10...

  • Page 15: Login Nas-7102

    MAC address as seen on the bottom of your device (e.g. NAS-7102). 2.4.2 Install NAS Finder on a PC If typing NAS-7102 in the address field of your web browser does not work, use the NAS Finder to search for the network drive instead. Page 11...
  • Page 16 NAS-7102 User Manual 1. The utility requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). If JRE is not already installed on your computer, go to www.sun.com and download it. 2. Double click on the “NAS Finder.exe” to start the application. 3. Click on “Search Next”, the device will be listed automatically and it displays its IP address, device name and group name.
  • Page 17 NAS-7102 User Manual If you experience slow transfer speeds, go to the Advanced Properties Note of your LAN card or network adapter and make sure the utility is enabled and the Speed is set to Auto-Sense. Page 13...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Web Configuration

    “Change” and type in a 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 host name is set to NAS-7102. Group Name Page 14...
  • Page 19 NAS-7102 User Manual This should be the same name as your workgroup. In general, the default WORKGROUP will work, but if your workstation belongs to a different group, click on “Change” and modify it. On a PC, right click on “My Computer” and choose “Properties”. Go to the Computer Name tab to view your current workgroup.
  • Page 20 Firmware Version Displays the current firmware and loader version. It is recommended to periodically check the website of PLANET for possible updates. Network Information Displays the current IP address, MAC address and DHCP server status of your network drive.
  • Page 21 NAS-7102 User Manual Disk Information Displays details about the installed hard drive and the storage capacity. If you do not see these details, it is possible that the drive has not yet been installed or it has not been recognised because it has not yet been formatted. Make sure the hard drive has been installed properly and then use the disk utility to format it.

  • Page 22: Ip Config

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3.2 IP Config By default, the IP Config is set to Automatic IP. This is the recommended setting and will allow the network drive to obtain its IP address automatically. If you prefer setting it manually, select the Static IP option, enter your own values and click Apply to confirm the new settings.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3.3 Maintenance The tools found in the maintenance menu can be used to upgrade the firmware of your network drive and to reset the device to its factory default settings. Read the description of each tool for more details.
  • Page 24 NAS-7102 User Manual 8. Click on Reboot to restart the device. 9. After rebooting the device, wait approximately one minute and then proceed to the Status page to confirm the upgrade was successful. Never turn off your device or remove the power during the firmware...
  • Page 25 NAS-7102 User Manual Factory Defaults If you experience problems and after a firmware upgrade, it is recommended to reset all settings. Resetting the device will set all settings, except the SMB and FTP accounts, back to its original factory default settings.

  • Page 26: Smb Server

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3.4 SMB Server You can create a maximum of 16 accounts. Only use the English alphabet, with no special characters or spaces, for folder and account names. The ports used by the SMB server are 137-139. The default account is created automatically. The user name is guest and no password has been set.
  • Page 27 NAS-7102 User Manual 2. Enter a name for the new account and a password for the user of the account. Define the access rights for the new user, Read Only or Read/Write, and click on Add. 3. Select the account from the list and click on Modify.
  • Page 28 NAS-7102 User Manual 6. Select the new folder in the Folder List and then click on the arrow key to move it to the Sharing List. Once moved, the folder is then available for the selected user. 7. You can remove the folders from the sharing list at any time and also rename them if required.

  • Page 29: Ftp Server

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3.5 FTP Server When creating FTP accounts, only use the English alphabet, with no special characters or spaces. The default account (anonymous) is created automatically but like any other account, you can always modify, delete or disable it.
  • Page 30 NAS-7102 User Manual In order to transfer and store the files, it is important that you select the correct language! • Central Europe (CP1250) Croat, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene and Sorbian. • Cyrillic (CP1251) Bulgarian, Belorussian, Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian.
  • Page 31 NAS-7102 User Manual Page 27...

  • Page 32: Bt Configuration

    The downloaded files will be stored in the folder that is set for the Download Path. The BitTorrent™ client on the NAS-7102 can download 4 files at a time with a maximum of 40 files in the queue. The download speed may not be as fast as a BitTorrent™ client on the computer but once the Torrent has been added to the queue, it can download the files by itself.
  • Page 33 NAS-7102 User Manual Mail Notification To be notified when a torrent is stopped or removed, you can set up e-mail notification. Click on Mail Setup, check Enable and fill out the configuration for your e-mail. To find out the correct settings for the mail server, ask your system administrator or your e-mail provider.

  • Page 34: Printer

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3.7 Printer When a USB printer has been connected to the network drive, it will display its status here. If the status indicator shows Offline, the printer has not been connected properly, is turned off or is not supported.
  • Page 35 NAS-7102 User Manual Depending on the video game console, only certain media files can be accessed. For the Xbox 360, you can play JPG, MP3, WMV and XviD files. Note For the PlayStation 3, you can play JPG, MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and XviD files.

  • Page 36: Disk Utility

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3.7.2 Disk Utility Format Disk Use this tool to format your hard drive and prepare it for the network drive. When you format the hard drive using this disk utility, it will create a single partition using the FAT32 file system.
  • Page 37 NAS-7102 User Manual USB to a computer to scan for and fix the errors. Use the Clear button to erase any old reports. Formatting the drive will erase all data and settings, as well as Caution deleting the SMB folders and FTP accounts!

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Other Features And Exampls

    NAS-7102 User Manual Chapter 4: Other Features and Examples 4.1 File Access on a PC 4.1.1 Windows Explorer Use Windows Explorer and type \\followed by the IP address \\STORAGE into the address field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. It will then list all available folders on your LAN disk.

  • Page 39: Mapping A Network Drive

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.1.2 Mapping a Network Drive Mapping the network drive will allow you to create a permanent link that will be present even after restarting the computer. This permanent link provides convenient access to your network drive and can be used to store file within other applications. If you experience problems when trying to access the shared folders, disconnect all network drives, reboot your computer, restart your network drive and then try again.

  • Page 40: Disconnecting A Network Drive

    NAS-7102 User Manual 3. 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 restarting the computer. 4.1.3 Disconnecting a Network Drive When you don’t need a mapped network drive any more, we recommend disconnecting it.

  • Page 41: Ftp

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.1.4 FTP For FTP transfers, we recommend installing and using a dedicated FTP application, which can either be a free utility or shareware program. Files can not be opened directly via FTP, so you will always have to transfer them to your computer first.

  • Page 42: File Access On A Mac

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.2 File Access on a Mac 4.2.1 SMB 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 43 NAS-7102 User Manual 5. Mounted drive will be listed in your finder under Shared devices. Here you can access the network drive and transfer your files. When no longer needed, click on the eject button to disconnect the drive. Page 39...

  • Page 44: Ftp

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.2.2 FTP For FTP transfers, we recommend installing and using a dedicated FTP application, which can either be a free utility or shareware program. The FTP utility on the Mac will only be able to read the data on the network drive but can not upload new data to it.

  • Page 45: Bittorrent Download Manager

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.3 BitTorrent Download Manager Used in conjunction with its built-in BitTorrent™ client, the network drive can be set to download media files from the Internet and have them saved directly to the internal hard drive. 4.3.1 Starting a Download Before you add the first download, set the download path to your preferred folder, set the server port and set a limit for the upload speed according to your network’s...
  • Page 46 NAS-7102 User Manual 5. Once the download has started, the buttons to Restart, Pause, Stop and Show further information will be enabled. To see more details about the selected download, click on Show. 6. To update the information, click on Refresh. To return to the download queue, click on Return.

  • Page 47: Printer Server

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.4 Printer Server The network drive is equipped with an additional USB host port and a printer server. Connect your USB printer to the USB host port on the network drive to share it with other workstations on the same local network.
  • Page 48 NAS-7102 User Manual 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 49 NAS-7102 User Manual 9. Select Custom and click on Settings to modify the configuration. Page 45...
  • Page 50 NAS-7102 User Manual 10. Select LPR and enter the queue name LP1, 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.
  • Page 51 NAS-7102 User Manual 14. Once you have completed the wizard set-up your printer should be properly installed and ready to print. Not all USB printers support LPR/LPD printing, therefore, your printer Note may not be compatible and the installation might fail.

  • Page 52: Installation On A Mac

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.4.2 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 53 NAS-7102 User Manual Not all USB printers support LPR/LPD printing, therefore, your printer Note may not be compatible and the installation might fail. Page 49...

  • Page 54: Media Server

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.5 Media Server The UPnP media server can be used to share your photos and music files that are stored on the network drive with an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3 video game console that is connected to the same local network.

  • Page 55: Playstation 3

    3. Press X to change the source and select your network drive. It should show up as NAS-7102 and display the folder that you have set earlier in the sharing list. 4. Inside the shared folder, you can access your pictures (JPG), music (MP3) or videos (WMV, XviD) depending on which mode you are currently using.
  • Page 56 NAS-7102 User Manual 2. On your PS3™, open the Settings menu, go to Network Settings, select Media Server Connection and Enable it. This will allow the PS3 to detect the shared folders of the media server on the network drive.

  • Page 57: Itunes

    NAS-7102 User Manual 4.5.3 iTunes When a shared folder for the music directory on the media server has been set, the network drive will automatically appear on iTunes under shared devices and MP3 files can be played. 4.6 USB Device When the NAS-7102is not connected to the network, it can also be used as a simple USB mass storage device.
  • Page 58 NAS-7102 User Manual 4. The USB drive will automatically show up under My Computer for Windows or on the desktop for the Mac. The device has to be turned off to change it from acting as USB drive to a network drive and vice versa. When both USB cable and Ethernet...

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Precautions

    NAS-7102 User Manual Appendix A: Precautions Precautions Before using your network drive, please carefully read the following paragraphs relating to the safety issues of your device. 1. Power on/off precautions It is highly recommended to switch the unit off when not in use. When re-locating the network drive or when not in use for an extended period of time, we strongly recommend unplugging the unit.

  • Page 60: Trademarks

    NAS-7102 User Manual • If the unit should emit smoke, an unusual odour or noise, switch it off immediately and unplug the power cable. In such cases, please contact your vendor. • If the unit is not used for extended periods of time, then the unit should be unplugged.

  • Page 61: Appendix B: Specifications

    NAS-7102 User Manual Appendix B: Specifications Product 1-Bay NAS Server Model NAS-7102 Hardware One RJ-45 Interface (10/100/1000Mbps) LAN Port USB Port USB 2.0 High Speed device port (Type B) USB host port for USB printers (Type A) Protocols and Standard Supported HDD One 3.5”, SATA I/II interface...
  • Page 62 NAS-7102 User Manual Design and specifications are subject to change without prior Note notice and will depend on the model and the current firmware release. Page 58...

  • Page 63: Appendix C: Importance Notice

    Intellectual Property The NAS-7102 network drive is not designed or intended to, and may not be used to violate any copyrights or other IP (Intellectual Property) rights. Each user of the network drive may only use it in connection with materials legally owned by or licensed to the user and only extend such ownership or license rights that will permit such use.

  • Page 64: Appendix D: Technical Terms

    NAS-7102 User Manual Appendix D: Technical Terms Description for terms and abbreviations used in this manual. BitTorrent™ BitTorrent is the name of a peer-to-peer (P2P) file distribution client application and also of its related file sharing protocol, both of which were created by programmer Bram Cohen.
  • Page 65 NAS-7102 User Manual Server Message Block (SMB) is a network application-level protocol mainly applied to share files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network. Page 61...

  • Page 66: Appendix E: Faq

    UDP port 14675 for the LAN disk utility. Additionally, port 6881 is required for the BitTorrent client. Q6 : Does the NAS-7102 support SSH or Telnet access? No, it does not support SSH, Telnet or TFTP access. Q7: Can I use the NAS-7102as USB and network drive at the same...
  • Page 67 NAS-7102 User Manual No, it can only be used either as a USB drive or as a network drive but not both at the same time. When both cables are connected, the USB connection will have priority. Q8: I’ve connected the USB cable but it does not show up on my computer If the device is currently used as a network drive, it has to be restarted first.

  • Page 68: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    *Model Number NAS-7102 * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC).

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