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Vantec NST-600NU
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  • Page 1 Инструкция Vantec NST-600NU Перейти в карточку товара 8 800 775 98 98...
  • Page 2 User’s Manual Copyright © 2010 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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 4: 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 5: 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 - Supports One USB Storage Device - Gigabit Ethernet LAN For Blazing Fast Speeds - Easy To Use User Interface...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Nexstar Fx Nas Manager

    3. NexStar FX NAS Manager 3.1 Search NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter by SearchDisk...
  • Page 8 3.2 Search NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter by using Windows Internet Explorer.

  • Page 9: Nexstar Fx Nas Gui

    4. NexStar FX NAS GUI NexStar FX NAS supports multi-language user interface. Please click on the respective 4.1 Hard Disk format procedure can be done by clicking on the format button. Note: All existing data will be deleted from the format.
  • Page 10 4.2 Status This tab provides the basic information for the NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter. Users can check 4.3 Administration You can change and modify your host & group name, and password from this page. Click Host Name: This is used to identify your device on the network. If you prefer a different Apply name, type in the new name and click “...
  • Page 11 Note: We strongly suggest you to change the password as soon as you logged in to prevent unauthorized access. 4.4 Date/Time setting Apply You can change time setting from this page. Click “ able, we recommended setting SNTP to Network time service instead. allow the NexStar FX Gigabit NAS Adapter to obtain its IP address automatically.

  • Page 12: 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. Status: Display PPPoE connection status. Service Name: Account Name: Enter your user name provided by your ISP.
  • Page 13 4.6 Disk Tool In this page, you can manage the hard disk setting. Format: this procedure applies to both new or used hard disk. Scan Disk: hard disk.

  • Page 14: Firmware Update

    4.7 Maintenance or to reboot the NAS system. - Firmware update: NexStar FX NAS. a few minutes. Once the update is complete, it will prompt you to reboot the device. successful. - Factory defaults: and it will revert back to the default password setting. SAMBA/FTP account setting will still remain in the NexStar FX NAS, other settings will be restored to factory default.

  • Page 15: Samba Server (Smb)

    5. SAMBA Server (SMB) folder is created and shared to all users from under the same network as the NexStar FX NAS. Note: creating new folders. 5.1 How to create User account. Click on the “...
  • Page 16 User1 Next Here, we name the account “ share management. You can “ (eg:\\192.168.1.10) , and click “ User1 Type “...
  • Page 17 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 18 5.2 How to modify user account password Modify Apply Enter new password and click “ 5.3 How to delete a user account Delete Select an account you wish to delete, click “ inside the folder will be lost after the delete.

  • Page 19: Ftp Server

    6. FTP Server Enable Remember to “ change it into any port ranging from 1025-6550. But in general, we recommended using the default port of 21. File Language Support: By default, the encoding is set to English. If you want to store or from the drop down list.
  • Page 20 6.1 How to create FTP account FTP server allows you to share your data through internet, so an internet resource and router is Select FTP server and clicks “ account and click “ transfers, we recommend to use other dedicated FTP client software e.g. SyncQuick FTP, Cute FTP etc.
  • Page 21 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 change them at any time by selecting the account and modifying, disabling or deleting it. Note:...

  • Page 22: 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)
  • Page 23 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 (ADSL / DSL, Cable, etc.) Router To Internet Ethernet Cable PS3™...
  • Page 24 1. Select the icon of the DLNA Media Server that you want to connect to under (Photo), be displayed. NOTE : The PS3™ system must be connected to a network. For details on network settings, (Settings) > (Network Settings) > [Internet Connection Settings] in this guide. You can initiate a search for DLNA Media Servers on the same network.

  • Page 25: Printer Server

    8. Printer Server 1. Firstly, install your Printer driver into your computer, (for example. if Epson PL-6200L Printer 2. Connect the USB printer to NexStar FX NAS’s USB Printer Port. Connect to USB Printer...
  • Page 26 Create a new port Type of port: Standard TCP/IP Port 4. Select “ “ Next and click “...
  • Page 27 Next 5. Enter the NexStar FX NAS IP address (Eg. 192.168.15.100), then click “...
  • Page 28 7. Select “ click “ Finish 8. Click “ 9. Go to “Printer server page and check printer server status. If status shows “ setting up successfully. Notes: NexStar FX Printer server does not support GDI/Host-based printers. For some Multi-...

  • Page 29: Mac Installation (Mac 10.5.4 Or Above)

    9. Mac Installation (Mac 10.5.4 or above) 9.1 Finding NexStar FX’s IP Using the Search Disk Utility (SDisk.jar) 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. 3.
  • Page 30 9.2 How to Access Files Using SMB(Samba) 1. Click ‘Go’ and navigate to ‘Computer’ or use Shift-Command-C. 2. If the NexStar FX is in the same Workgroup it will appear under Shared Devices( 3. After you enter into the NexStar FX you can choose the existing folders and access its contents.
  • Page 31 3. After you enter into the NexStar FX you can choose the existing folders and access its contents.
  • Page 32 9.3 How to Access the NexStar FX Using ‘Connect to Server’ 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)
  • Page 33 4. Once the authentication has gone through, the NexStar FX folder will be listed under...

  • Page 34: 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). 3. Search through the list of devices connected to your network for the NexStar FX. 4.

  • Page 35: Q&A

    11.Q&A Q: What is NexStar FX NAS’s default IP? 169.254.0.1 NST-600NU A: The default IP address is or enter “ search for it. Q: What is NexStar FX NAS default login name and password? admin Q: Forgot my login password, what should I do? A: Please follow the steps below.
  • Page 36 Q: How do I access NexStar FX NAS via the Internet? Enter the NexStar FX web management, and go to the FTP Server page to enable FTP Status. Create user account and user restrictions Open Microsoft Internet Explorer or other FTP client software (recommended), and enter the respective FTP network internet IP address (Example: ftp://192.168.1.100) Q: Why can I not connect via FTP or show link time out when using IE? software to start with.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Also, check for any there are cosmetic defects, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement. 13. Contact Vantec Thermal Technologies website: www.vantecusa.com...
  • Page 38 Vantec NST-600NU Описание...

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