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NT2 LAN
Dual-Bay Network Attached Storage
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User Manual
September 1, 2010 – v1.0
Firmware: WS_2.0.0_20100715
The diagrams and images contained in this document may not fully
represent the actual product and are there for illustration purposes only.

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  • Page 1 NT2 LAN Dual-Bay Network Attached Storage User Manual September 1, 2010 – v1.0 Firmware: WS_2.0.0_20100715 The diagrams and images contained in this document may not fully represent the actual product and are there for illustration purposes only.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NT2 LAN 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 1.3.2 Supported USB Devices ..........................1 Detailed View ........................... 2 1.4.1...
  • Page 3 NT2 LAN Table of Contents Appendix ..............................54 Specifications ..........................54 Trademarks ............................ 54 Technical Terms ..........................55 FAQ ..............................55 Precautions ............................ 56 4.5.1 Power on/off precautions ........................... 56 4.5.2 Location and placing precautions ......................56 4.5.3 Electricity and power plug.......................... 56 4.5.4...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1.3 System Requirements • Computer with internet browser (requires Adobe Flash) and network access • Network switch or router with one free Ethernet port for the NT2 LAN • Two 3.5-inch SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s) • 80GB -2TB per HDD (for RAID, identical capacities are recommended) 1.3.1...

  • Page 5: Detailed View

    NT2 LAN 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 6: Rear

    NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.4.2 Rear Button/Icon Status/Function Slot for security lock (e.g. Kensington security lock) • When the power is turned off, press and hold this button, turn on the power and let go of the button when you see the LED at HDD 1 light up Reset red (~ 2 seconds) in order to enter the flash mode.

  • Page 7: Quick Installation Guide

    Connect the power supply to your device first and only then plug it into the wall socket. To turn on the NT2 LAN, press the power switch to start up the system. It will take about 1-2 minutes for the device to go online but the green system LED will indicate when the system is ready.

  • Page 8: Before Use

    NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.7 Before Use 1.7.1 Hard Drive Assembly The drives can be installed at any position, there is no specific order required. 1. Remove the screw(s) at the bottom of the case and lift the front panel upward and away from the housing to remove it.

  • Page 9: Initializing The Nas System On A Pc

    NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.7.2 Initializing the NAS System on a PC In order to configure and access the network drive, the NAS system has to be initialized first. To do so, use the discover tool to locate the device, prepare the hard drives and set up the system.
  • Page 10 NT2 LAN Getting Started 6. Select the drive mode from the list. If you have installed only one hard drive, select “Single Drive”, or otherwise, for two hard drives select “Dual Drive”. Click OK to continue. 7. If you have installed two hard drives and selected the “Dual Drive” mode, you can now select the RAID mode.
  • Page 11 NT2 LAN Getting Started 8. Select the firmware that you want to install. This should be a *.tar.bz2 file and has to be uploaded without decompressing the file first. 9. 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.

  • Page 12: Initializing The Nas System On A Mac

    NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.7.3 Initializing the NAS System on a Mac In order to configure and access the network drive, the NAS system has to be initialized first. To do so, use the NAS builder to locate the device, prepare the hard drives and set up the system.
  • Page 13 NT2 LAN Getting Started 10. Type python NASBuilder.py to start the NAS Builder program. 11. Click Probe to start the search process. If the device cannot be found, make sure the firewall is set to allow the NAS Builder access on port 8100 or temporarily set it to allow all incoming connections, at least for the time it takes to initialize the NAS system.
  • Page 14 NT2 LAN Getting Started 12. Once the device has been located, select it from the list to highlight it. 13. Select the drive mode from the drop-down list. If you have installed only one hard drive, select “Single Drive”, or otherwise, for two hard drives select “Dual Drive”.
  • Page 15 NT2 LAN Getting Started 14. Click Initiate. 15. Select the firmware that you want to install and click Open. This should be a *.tar.bz2 file and has to be uploaded without decompressing the file first. Page 12...
  • Page 16 NT2 LAN Getting Started 16. It will now prepare the hard drives, initialize the system and install the firmware. This process will take several minutes. Make sure not to interrupt it in any way and wait until it is finished completely.

  • Page 17: Nas Settings And User Interface

    2.1 How to login To configure your NT2 LAN, open your web browser, enter the IP address of your NT2 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 for PC users and the NAS Builder for Mac users.

  • Page 18: Web Browser & Device Name On A Pc

    Web Browser & Device Name on a PC Use the device name, by default this is nt2-lan, enter that name into the URL field of your web browser, click Enter and then access the web configuration interface of your NT2 LAN. Note...

  • Page 19: Discover Tool On Windows

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.1.3 Discover Tool on Windows The discover tool can be used to locate and access the network drive on your local network. 1. Make sure that the network drive has already been initialized, that it is connected to the same local network as your computer and the power is turned on.

  • Page 20: Nas Builder On A Mac

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.1.4 NAS Builder on a Mac The NAS builder can be used to locate and access the network drive on your local network. 1. Make sure that the network drive has already been initialized, that it is connected to the same local network as your computer and the power is turned on.

  • Page 21: Safari Web Browser & Bonjour Bookmarks

    2.1.5 Safari Web Browser & Bonjour Bookmarks Start the Safari web browser, open the Bookmarks panel and select Bonjour. Select “NT2-LAN” and double-click on it to open the web configuration interface of your NT2 LAN. Page 18...

  • Page 22: User Interface & Settings

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2 User Interface & Settings 2.2.1 Main Page Album Show Lists all files that have previously been added to an album. This is an easy way to view your files in the web browser and create your custom slideshows similar to a playlist. It also allows you to quickly share the files with your family members who have an account on your network drive or share them with your friends by making use of the built-in Cooliris plug-in.

  • Page 23: Albums

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2.2 Albums Option to change the window mode and album list List of available albums Double-click any media file to open and view it in the browser Refresh the file list Download the selected file(s) Option to change how the...

  • Page 24: Library

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2.3 Library Toolbar Public folder for all shared files (e.g. SMB or UPnP-AV) Private folder for all personal files and documents List of current albums File views The media library can be used to manage your media files on the network drive (NAS). Files can be uploaded, downloaded, sorted, renamed and deleted all via the web browser.
  • Page 25 NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Albums Files that are stored in an album can be viewed and downloaded directly in the web browser. The albums are shared with all users by default, enabling access for everybody who has an account on this system or has received a public link via Cooliris plug-in.

  • Page 26: Preference

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2.4 Preference Double-click any of the icons to modify the settings Note Only the system administrator (admin) is able to modify any of these settings. Users will only be able to view the system information. System Information...
  • Page 27 NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Users List of current users Add new user Remove selected user Confirm To add a new user, click +, fill out the user name (no special characters), enter the password twice and then click . To remove an existing user, select the name from the list, click – and then confirm the removal.
  • Page 28 NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Disk Management Refresh information Remove selected drive Format selected drive RAID settings Displays details about the hard drives RAID Settings Displays RAID array status RAID Manager For data security, select RAID 1 (mirror copy) and to make use of the largest possible storage capacity, select BIG (disk spanning).
  • Page 29 To use the time server, you need to enter a valid NTP server. If none of the available time servers work, turn off the NTP server and set the time manually. The NT2 LAN 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 30 NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Network Device name (host name) LAN setting DNS and gateway Device Name This name is used to identify your device on the network. If you prefer a different name that is easier to remember, change it and click Submit to save the new name. When selecting a new host name, make sure to use a unique name and not one that has already been used on the local network.

  • Page 31: Applications

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration iTunes Server Option to enable or disable the iTunes server 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 32 NT2 LAN NAS Configuration BitTorrent Click to upload new Torrent Toolbar 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 folder inside the Public directory.

  • Page 33: Registration

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2.6 Registration Device registration for remote login and file access This service allows you to register the network device in order to access it remotely. By default, the device is registered using its MAC address but you can also assign your own unique name as long as this name is still available.
  • Page 34 NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 4. Open a new browser window and go to http://www.myakitio.com. 5. Enter the MAC address of your network drive (default) or the device name that you have previously registered. Enter your login credentials and login. 6. You are now automatically redirected to your network drive, no matter if you are currently at home or on-the-road.

  • Page 35: About

    NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2.7 About Displays copyright information and warranty disclaimer Page 32...

  • Page 36: Network Storage & Extra Features

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3 Network Storage & Extra Features 3.1 File Access on a PC 3.1.1 Windows Explorer Use Windows Explorer and type two backslashes \\ followed by the IP address or the device name NT2-LAN into the address field and press Enter. It will then list all available folders on your LAN Mapping a Network Drive.

  • Page 37: Disconnecting A Network Drive

    NT2 LAN 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. \\192.168.11.17\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 38: Ftp

    NT2 LAN 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 dedicated FTP application, which can either be a free utility or shareware program.

  • Page 39: File Access On A Mac

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.2 File Access on a Mac 3.2.1 1. Click on Go and select Connect to Server. 2. Type smb:// followed by the IP address of your network drive and click Connect. 3. Select Registered User and enter your user name and password.

  • Page 40: Ftp

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.2.2 For FTP transfers, we recommend installing a dedicated FTP application (e.g. ClassicFTP or Cyberduck), which can either be a free utility or shareware program. 1. Click on Go and select Connect to Server.

  • Page 41: Downloader

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.3 Downloader Used in conjunction with its built-in Downloader, the network drive can be set to download HTTP or FTP files from the Internet and have them saved directly to the internal hard drive.
  • Page 42 7. You can now go to the Download folder inside the Public directory to access your file. Note Once the file has been added to the queue, the NT2 LAN can download the files by itself and the computer can be turned off.

  • Page 43: Bittorrent

    BitTorrent users, you can now remove it from the download queue. Note Once the Torrent has been added to the queue, the NT2 LAN can download the files by itself and the computer can be turned off. Page 40...

  • Page 44: Printer Server

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.5 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 45 NT2 LAN 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 Next. 8. Enter the IP address of your network drive (the port name will be filled out automatically) and then click Next.
  • Page 46 NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 10. Select RAW, use the default port number 9100 and then click OK to confirm it. 11. Click Finish to complete the TCP/IP Wizard and close the dialog box. 12. After clicking 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 47: Installation On A Mac

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.5.2 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 48: 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 NT2 LAN network drive will show up as NT2-LAN.

  • Page 49: Playstation 3

    NT2 LAN 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! 3.6.2...

  • Page 50: Itunes Server

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.7 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 folder.

  • Page 51: Sharing Media Files

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.8 Sharing Media Files There are two basic ways to share your media files with other family members and friends. • You can create additional user accounts, allowing these users to access all of the files in the Public directory as well as the media files in the Albums section.

  • Page 52: Albums

    NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.8.2 Albums Albums are a way to easily view the content in the web browser and also share the files with others. • Media files that are listed in any of the Albums can be accessed via web browser by all users that have an account on this system.
  • Page 53 NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 2. Login to your account. 3. Click Album Show. Page 50...
  • Page 54 NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 4. Select an album on the left hand side. Click View and select the last icon on the right to open the Cooliris plug-in. 5. Click the Share icon at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 55 NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 6. Select the LINK tab and copy the link. 7. Send this link to your family members or friends (e.g. via e-mail or IM). 8. Your friends can now simply click on the link and view the images directly in the web browser (required Cooliris plug-in for web browser).

  • Page 56: Usb Copy

    Network Storage & Extra Features 3.9 USB Copy When a USB drive is connected to the NT2 LAN via USB, all files on the USB drive can be copied to the internal hard drive of the network drive with a push of a button.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    NT2 LAN 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 • XFS • 10/100/1000Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X Interface/Ports • 2x USB host ports for USB drives and printers •...

  • Page 58: Technical Terms

    TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). There are two computers involved in an FTP transfer: a server (NT2 LAN) and a client (user’s computer). 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 59: Precautions

    4.6.2 Intellectual Property The NT2 LAN 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.

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