Chapter 4 - Lan Disk Setup; N Etwork I Nstallation On A; Configuring The Lan; Login On Apc - Macpower & Tytech Pleiades USB/LAN User Manual & Installation Manual

External storage enclosure for 3.5” hard drive
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To connect the LAN
disk to your network,
an additional switch,
router or hub may
be required.
If you connect the
LAN disk to your
computer directly,
make sure to obtain
the IP address and
DNS settings
automatically,
otherwise you may
not be able to find
the device.
To find out the IP
address of the LAN
disk on your local
network, use the
SCAN utility
included on your
CD.
Chapter 4 – LAN Disk Setup
Network Installation on a PC
• Turn on your Computer and start Windows
• If you have the USB disk connected, disconnect it
• Connect the Pleiades to the local network and turn it on
• Confirm that your Local Area Network settings are
correct and that your computer is connected to the
network
Network Installation on a Mac
• Turn on your Computer and start Mac OS
• If you have the USB disk connected, disconnect it
• Connect the Pleiades to the local network and turn it on
• Confirm that your Local Area Network settings are
correct and that your computer is connected to the
network
Configuring the LAN disk
Login on a PC
Open your browser and type STORAGE or if connected
directly to your computer type 169.254.0.1. If you have more
than one device connected at the same time, type STORAGE-
xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the last four digits of your
Mac address as seen on the bottom of your device (example
STORAGE-2343).

Login on a Mac

Open your Terminal and type "nmblookup STORAGE", copy
the corresponding IP address and paste it into your browser or
if the LAN disk is connected directly to your computer, type
169.254.0.1 into your browser. If you have more than one
device connected at the same time, type "nmblookup
STORAGE-xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the last four
digits of your Mac address as seen on the bottom of your
device (example STORAGE-2343).
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