Page 1 ACCUNAS AN2L QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE v1.0...
Page 2 • LIMITED WARRANTY In no event shall the liability of Sans Digital (SANS DIGITAL) exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. SANS DIGITAL makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
® 2.5.1 Windows Users ....................20 2.5.2 Mac Users ......................30 Chapter 3. Enjoy the Powerful Services of AN2L............. 32 Server Administration ....................37 Quick Configuration ....................38 System Settings......................41 3.3.1 Server Name...................... 41 3.3.2 Date & Time ....................... 42 3.3.3...
Page 4 3.4.10 Web Server ......................56 3.4.11 DDNS Service....................57 3.4.12 MySQL Server ....................58 3.4.13 System Port Management ................. 61 3.4.14 View Network Settings ..................62 Device Configuration ....................63 3.5.1 SATA Disk......................64 3.5.2 USB Disk......................66 3.5.3 USB Printer ......................67 3.5.3.1 Windows Users...................
Page 5 3.9.3 On-line Users ....................107 3.9.4 System Information ..................108 Chapter 4. Copy Data Directly by Front USB Port to AN2L........109 Chapter 5. Multimedia Station...................110 Share Photos and Multimedia Files via Web Interface ...........110 Enable iTunes Service.................... 120 Use UPnP Media Server ..................122 Chapter 6.
Page 6: Safety Warning
Do not place any objects on AN2L for the server’s normal operation and to avoid overheat. Use the flat head screws in the product package to lock the hard disks in the AN2L when installing hard disks for proper operation.
Page 7: Chapter 1. Overview
Passive FTP port range control Backup Server Professional Backup Software-NetBak Replicator Automatic/ Instant/ Schedule Backup Remote Replication Back up critical data on SANS DIGITAL AN2L to other SANS DIGITAL AN2L in remote locations over the network. Encrypted remote replication Block-level backup Printer Server Network printer sharing via USB Support Windows &...
Page 8 Photos and videos playing on TV, and music and Internet radio playing on Hi-Fi system iTunes Server Music streaming from AN2L to the iTunes program on Mac or Windows PC Smart playlist Multimedia Station Photo sharing via web-based photo album.
Page 9: Package Contents
Package Contents The AccuNAS AN2L package contains: AN2L Network Storage x 1 • Power Adaptor x 1 • CD-ROM / User Manual x 1 • Flat Head Screws x 8 • Ethernet Cable x 1 • - 9 -...
Page 10: Hardware Illustration
Hardware Illustration COPY BUTTON USB 2.0 PORT STATUS LED INDICATORS: HDD1 USB, STATUS, HDD1, HDD2, NETWORK, HDD2 POWER POWER POWER BUTTON COOLING FAN USB 2.0 PORT ETHERNET RESET POWER SUPPLY DC12V - 10 -...
Page 11: Chapter 2. Install An2L
Chapter 2. Install AN2L Install Hard Disk Step 1 Unscrew the screws on the back panel, and open the unit by sliding the larger side panel forward. Step 2 Install the first hard drive by placing it in the hard drive cradle, and sliding it forward to lock it into the connector.
Page 12 Step 3 Install the second hard drive by placing it on top of the first hard drive, and securing the screws on the sides of both hard drives. Step 4 Connect the data cable and SATA power cable as shown in the diagram below, and slide the case back in place and tighten the screws on the back panel.
Page 13: Hard Disk Recommendation List
Hard Disk Recommendation List The following HDD models are verified by SANS DIGITAL that are compatible with AN2L. It is recommended to use the disk models listed here. Other HDD brands that are not tested by SANS DIGITAL may or may not work properly with AN2L. For more updated compatible hard disk information, please visit SANS DIGITAL http://www.sansdigital.com...
Page 14 Seagate Barracuda ES ST3250620NS SATA II 7200 Seagate Barracuda ES ST3250820NS SATA II 7200 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS SATA II 1000 7200 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3750640AS SATA II 7200 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3750840AS SATA II 7200 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS SATA II 7200 Seagate...
Page 15 WD Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS SATA II 7200 WD Caviar SE16 WD5000KS SATA II 7200 WD Caviar SE16 WD4000KS SATA II 7200 WD Caviar SE16 WD3200KS SATA II 7200 WD Caviar SE16 WD2500KS SATA II 7200 WD Caviar SE WD5000AAJS SATA II 7200 WD Caviar SE WD4000AAJS...
Page 16: Set Up An2L
Setting up the AN2L Please check your network environment and select the appropriate installation method before installing the AN2L. PC / MAC MS1UT Network Switch Rear Panel Printer Giga LAN RESET DC12V Computer Rear Panel - 16 -...
Page 17 When you have veri ed your network environment, please follow the steps below to install the AN2L. Network Switch Rear Panel Printer RESET DC12V Connect AN2L to the hub/ switch/ router or PC according your network environment. Connect USB printer to AN2L and enable USB printer service.
Page 18: Check System Status
AN2L provides LED indicators for you to indicate the system status and information easily. When AN2L is turned on, please check the following items to make sure the system status is normal. Note that the following LED information is applicable only when you have properly installed HDD1 and/or HDD2, and connected AN2L to the network and power.
Page 19 LED Display & System Status Overview LED Display & System Status Blue: You can press the copy button to copy data Front USB Status Blink in blue: Accessing data Green: System is normal Blink in green: Hard disk not detected; Hard disk not initialized Red: Warning on disk full status;...
Page 20: Configure Software Settings
Windows Users Insert AN2L CD-ROM in your PC. Wait for a few seco nds until the following screen shows up. Then start to con gure the software settings of AN 2L. 1. The following menu will be shown. Select “Instal l SANS DIGITAL Finder” to continue.
Page 21 2. Follow screen instructions to install SANS DIGITAL Finder. SANS DIGITAL Finder will run automatically. If you are using Windows XP SP2, the following screen will be shown. Please select “Unblock”. - 21 -...
Page 22 3. SANS DIGITAL Finder will detect the AN2L in the network and ask if you want to perform quick setup. Click Yes to continue. Note: If the server is not found, click Refresh to try ag ain. Finder 4. Enter the default user name and password.
Page 23 5. The rst page of the Quick Setup Wizard will be shown. Click Next to continue and complete the con guration. AN2L - 23 -...
Page 24 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete th e con guration. Please wait patiently while changing the system settings. The AN2L will restart after changing the settings. AN2L Note: The con guration process may take up to twenty min utes if you are using a hard disk drive with capacity larger than 500GB.
Page 25 AN2L provides several default share folders for dat a sharing and access. To map the share folders on AN2L as your drive, check the opti on “Continue to map network drive for me” and follow the steps below to proceed.
Page 26 Map Network Drive. The share folders Qdownload, Qmultimedia, Qusb, and Qweb are system default network share of the AN2L for the use of Download Station, Multimedia Station, USB auto-copy, and Web Server.
Page 27 Select the drive letter for the connection and click Finish. Upon successful connection, you can start to use the share folder on AN2L. You can access these folders by opening My Computer. - 27 -...
Page 28 8. SANS DIGITAL Finder will appear when all configurations are completed. Choose the name of the AN2L on the list, and click the Connect button. - 28 -...
Page 29 9. When the administration page of AN2L is shown, you can start to use the services. If you have any questions during web administration, please click the help button on the top right hand corner of the page. To modify system settings, click Administration. Enter the user name and password to login.
Page 30: Mac Users
2.5.2 Mac Users Insert the AN2L CD-ROM in your Mac and find the directory MacWizard. Then run MacWizard.dmg. You can find and run the QIW image file on desktop after MacWizard.dmg is opened. Run Quick Install Wizard. - 30 -...
Page 31 2. The Map Drive function of Windows Quick Install Wizard is replaced as “Quick Setup” in Mac Quick Install Wizard. 3. It is recommended to access the AN2L by Mozilla Firefox in Mac. Safari does not support Download Station of the AN2L.
Page 32: Chapter 3. Enjoy The Powerful Services Of An2L
1. You can access the public folder of AN2L by the following means: a. Open My Network Places and find the workgroup of AN2L. If you cannot find the server, please browse the whole network to search for AN2L. Double click the name of AN2L for connection.
Page 33 Configure Software Settings. If you are using DHCP: (a) connect the PC to the AN2L directly, please use the default IP address 169.254.100.100 of the AN2L; (b) connect the AN2L by network, please run Quick Install Wizard to view the IP address of the AN2L.
Page 34 3. The AN2L supports SSL secure login which enables you to con gure and manage the server by encrypted transfer. To use this function, check the box SSL login on the administration page and login the server. Note: If your AN2L is placed behind an NAT gateway and you want to access the AN2L by secure login from the Internet, you must open the port 443 on your NAT and forward this port to AN2L LAN IP.
Page 35 Please refer to Chapter 5. Download Station The AN2L supports BT, FTP, and HTTP download. You can add download tasks to the AN2L and let the server finish downloading independently of your PC. Please refer to Chapter 6.
Page 36 Chapter 10. File Server The AN2L provides convenient and secure file server functions that support central data management. Users can be granted with the right to access network share and share important files. Please refer to Chapter 3.7 and Chapter 9.
Page 37: Server Administration
Server Administration There are 8 main sections in server administration: - 37 -...
Page 38: Quick Configuration
Quick Con guration Please follow the step-by-step guide in Quick Con guration to complete the settings of the AN2L. If you have any questions during web administration, please click the help button on the top right hand corner of the page.
Page 39 Note: 1. Please contact your ISP or network administrator for the IP address of primary and secondary DNS servers. When THE AN2L plays the role as a terminal and needs to perform independent connection, e.g. BT download, you must enter at least one DNS server IP for proper URL connection. Otherwise, the function may not work properly.
Page 40 Step 6. Initialize disk volume in AN2L for the first time configuration. Step 7. When AN2L is initialized, the basic settings will be shown. - 40 -...
Page 41: System Settings
3.3.1 Server Name Enter the name of the AN2L. The server name can be 14 characters long at maximum, which supports alphabets, numbers, and hyphen (-). The server does not accept names with space, period (.), or names in pure number.
Page 42: Date & Time
3.3.2 Date & Time Set the date, time, and time zone according to your location. If the settings are incorrect, the following problems may occur: When using a web browser to access or save a file, the display time of the action will be incorrect.
Page 43: Filename Encoding Setting
Filename Encoding Setting Select the language the AN2L uses to display files and directories. Note: All files and directories on the AN2L will be created using Unicode encoding. ® If your FTP clients or the OS of your PC does not support Unicode, e.g. Windows 95/98/ME, select the language the same as your OS here in order to view the files and directories on the server properly.
Page 44: View System Settings
3.3.5 View System Settings You can view all current system settings, e.g. server name, on this page. - 44 -...
Page 45: Network Settings
3.4.1 TCP/ IP Configuration You can select one of the following two methods to configure the TCP/IP settings of the AN2L. 1. Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP If your network supports DHCP, the AN2L will use DHCP protocol to retrieve the IP address and related information automatically.
Page 46 DNS servers. You can enter “0.0.0.0” in the settings. Enable DHCP Server If no DHCP is available in the LAN where THE AN2L locates, you can enable this function to enable THE AN2L as a DHCP server and allocate dynamic IP address to DHCP clients in LAN.
Page 47 Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) refers to the size (in bytes) of the largest packet that a given layer of a communications protocol can transmit. The AN2L uses standard Ethernet frames: 1500 bytes by default. If your network appliances support Jumbo Frame setting, select the appropriate MTU value for your network environment.
Page 48: Microsoft Networking
IT maintenance cost by automatic configuration procedure. Server Description Describe the AN2L for users to identify the server. To use the AN2L on the Microsoft Windows OS, you must enable Microsoft Network Services. Workgroup Specify the workgroup the AN2L belongs to.
Page 49 Please refer to Chapter 11 for the information of AD authentication. WINS server If the local network has a WINS server installed, specify the IP address. The AN2L will automatically register its name and IP address with WINS service. If you have a WINS server in your network and want to use this server, enter the WINS server IP.
Page 50: Apple Network
AppleTalk network uses extended networks, and is assigned with multiple zones, assign a zone name to the AN2L. If you do not want to assign a network zone, enter an asterisk (*) to use the default setting. This setting is disabled by default.
Page 51: Web File Manager
3.4.5 Web File Manager To access files on the AN2L via web browser, enable Web File Manager. If the AN2L is connected to the Internet and uses a valid IP address, you can access files on the server by web browser from anywhere. For more information, please refer to Chapter 9.
Page 52: Ftp Service
Encoding Setting” page so that the folders and files on FTP can be properly shown (please refer to Chapter Error! Reference source not found.). If your FTP client supports Unicode, make sure you have enabled Unicode support for both your client and the AN2L. - 52 -...
Page 53 Log on anonymously You can enable anonymous login to allow users to access the FTP server of THE AN2L anonymously. The users can access the folders and files which are opened for public access. If this option is disabled, users must enter an authorized user name and password to access the server.
Page 54: Multimedia Station
3.4.8 iTunes Service By enabling the iTunes service, the AN2L shares the mp3 files in the Qmultimedia folder to all the iTunes clients available in the same subnet. The clients can automatically detect, browse, and play the music files in the AN2L. For further details, please refer to Chapter 5.2.
Page 55: Download Station
3.4.9 Download Station The AN2L supports BT, HTTP and FTP download independent of PC/notebook. To use download function of the AN2L, please enable Download Station. For further information, please refer to Chapter 6. Warning: Please be warned against illegal downloading of copyrighted materials.
Page 56: Web Server
3.4.10 Web Server You can publish your own server by enabling Web Server function of the AN2L. Enter the port number for web server service, the default number is 80. For further information, please refer to Chapter 7. Configure register_globals Select to enable or disable register_globals.
Page 57: Ddns Service
After enabling DDNS service of the AN2L, whenever the AN2L restarts or the IP address is changed, the AN2L will notify DDNS provider immediately to record the new IP address. When the user tries to connect the AN2L via the host name, DDNS will transfer the recorded IP address to the user.
Page 58: Mysql Server
You can enable MySQL Server as the website database. Enable TCP/IP Networking You can enable this option to configure MySQL Server of the AN2L as a database server of another web server in remote site through Internet connection. When you disable this option, your MySQL Server will only be configured as local database server for the web server of the AN2L.
Page 59 Database Maintenance Click Database Maintenance to reset the database password or initialize the database. Reset root password: Execute this function to reset the password of MySQL root as “admin”. Re-initialize database: Execute this function to delete all the data on MySQL database. Description: File location of MySQL database 1.
Page 60 3. Select .@mysql and click “OK”. After the network share has been created, configure the access right. The network share name configured in the above step is the file location of MySQL database. - 60 -...
Page 61: System Port Management
3.4.13 System Port Management Assign a port for the system management. The default port is 8080. The services of this protocol include: System Management, Web File Manager, Multimedia Station, and Download Station. The system will restart after clicking Apply. - 61 -...
Page 62: View Network Settings
3.4.14 View Network Settings You can view current network settings and status of the AN2L in this section. - 62 -...
Page 63: Device Configuration
Device Configuration You can configure SATA disk, USB disk, and USB printer settings in this section. - 63 -...
Page 64: Sata Disk
3.5.1 SATA Disk This page shows the model, size and current status of the disk(s) installed on the AN2L. You can format and check disks, and scan bad blocks on the disks. When the SATA disks are formatted, the AN2L will create the following default share folders:...
Page 65 You can create the following disk volumes: Single Disk Volume • Each disk will be used as a standalone disk. However, if a disk is damaged, all data will be lost. RAID 1 Mirroring Disk Volume • RAID 1 (mirroring disk) protects your data by automatically backing up the contents of one drive onto the second drive of a mirrored pair.
Page 66: Usb Disk
USB Disk The AN2L supports USB disks and thumb drives for extended storage. Connect the USB device to the USB port of the AN2L, when the device is successfully detected, the details will be shown on this page. - 66 -...
Page 67: Usb Printer
3.5.3 USB Printer To provide printer sharing function for network users, you can simply connect a USB printer to the USB port of the AN2L. The AN2L will detect the printer automatically. This function supports up to 3 printers. 3.5.3.1...
Page 68 2. Install the printer driver. 3. When finished, you can start to use network printer service of the AN2L. Note: 1. The AN2L supports general USB printer only but not multifunction printer. 2. For the information of supported USB printer models, please visit http://www.Sans...
Page 69 Select Local printer attached to this computer. Click Next. Click Create a new port and select Local Port from the drop-down menu. Click Next. 10. Enter the port name. The format is \\AN2L IP\AN2L namepr, e.g. AN2L IP= 192.168.1.1, AN2L name= myAN2L, the link is \\192.168.1.1\myAN2Lpr.
Page 70: Mac Users
3.5.3.2 Mac Users 1. On the toolbar, click Go/ Utilities. 2. Click Printer Setup Utility. - 70 -...
Page 71 3. Click Add. 4. Press and hold the alt key on the keyboard and click More Printers concurrently. - 71 -...
Page 72 Select Advanced*. Select Windows Printer with SAMBA. Enter the printer name. Enter the printer URI, the format is smb://AN2L IP/printer name. The printer name is found on the Device Configuration/ USB Printer page. Select Generic for Printer Model. Click Add.
Page 73: User Management
User Management The files on the AN2L can be shared among multiple users. For easier management and better control of users’ access right, you have to organize users, user groups and their access right control. 3.6.1 Users The system has created the following users by default: admin By default, admin has access to system administration and cannot be deleted.
Page 74 512 users can be created at maximum (including system default users). You can create a new user according to your needs. The following information is required to create a new user: User name The user name must not exceed 32 characters. It is case-insensitive and supports double-byte characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean except: "...
Page 75: User Groups
3.6.2 User Groups User group is a collection of users with the same access right to files or folders. The AN2L has created the following user groups by default: Administrators All members in this group have administration right. You cannot delete this group.
Page 76 ABC Co. has recently recruited two employees Mr. Jones Lee for Administration Department and Ms. Jane Wu for Sales Department. The IT Department therefore needs to create two user accounts for them to access company data on the AN2L. i. To create a user account, go to User Management-Users. Click Create.
Page 77 ii. Enter the user name (Jones Lee/ Jane Wu) and password. Check the box “Continue to set the user groups to which this user belongs” and click OK. - 77 -...
Page 78 iii. Select the user groups the users belong to on the right list, i.e. Mr. Jones Lee for Administration Dept and Ms. Jane Wu for Sales Dept, and click Add. Then click Close. - 78 -...
Page 79 iv. The user names will appear on the list on Create User Page. - 79 -...
Page 80 Create Private Network Share for User Groups You can create particular network share for each user group. The procedure is described as below: 1. To create a network share called media accessible by Administration Department only, please go to “User Management—User Groups” page. Select the user group Administration Dept and click Create Private Network Share on the right.
Page 81 3. You can see the folder media in Network Share Management page. 4. Enter Access Control. You can see that only Administration Dept has full access right to the folder. - 81 -...
Page 82: Quota
The IT department is planning to set the disk quota of Mr. Jones Lee from Administration Department and Ms. Jane Wu from Sales Department on the AN2L. The disk quota is 2000MB for Mr. Jones Lee and 4000MB for Ms. Jane Wu.
Page 83 2. Select Jones Lee on User page and click Quota Settings on the right. 3. Enter the quota size 2000MB and click OK. 4. Follow the same steps and enter the quota size 4000MB for Jane Wu and click OK. The quota setting is successfully applied.
Page 84: Network Share Management
Network Share Management The primary purpose of network storage is file sharing. You can create different network share folders for various types of files, and provide different file access rights to users or user groups. There are 6 options in Network Share Management: - 84 -...
Page 85: Create
3.7.1 Create To create a network share, enter the following information: Network share name The length of the network share name cannot exceed 32 single-byte characters or 10 double-byte characters, and cannot contain the following characters: " . + = / \ : | * ? < > ; [ ] % Hide network drive Select to show or hide the network in My Network Places.
Page 86: Property
3.7.2 Property To edit the property of an existing network share, select a share and click Property. You can then edit the content of that share. - 86 -...
Page 87: Access Control
3.7.3 Access Control When a network share is created, you can assign access rights to users or user groups: Deny access Access to the network share will be denied. Read only Users can read the files only on the network share. Full access Users can read, write, create, or delete files and folders on the network share.
Page 88: Restore
3.7.5 Restore If the default network shares of the AN2L are not created successfully, you can use the Restore function to restore the network shares. To do so, click Restore and the shares will be created. - 88 -...
Page 89: Nfs Access Control
3.7.6 NFS Access Control You can set the NFS access right of the network share. The Public folder is for open access while access is denied for other default network shares. For detailed configuration, please click on the link “Click here for more detailed description”. - 89 -...
Page 90: System Tools
System Tools System Tools enable you to optimize the maintenance and management of the AN2L. - 90 -...
Page 91: Alert Notification
Note: It is recommended to send a test e-mail to make sure you can receive the alert mails. 3.8.2 Restart/ Shutdown Select to restart or shut down the AN2L. - 91 -...
Page 92: Hardware Settings
3.8.3 Hardware Settings You can enable or disable the hardware functions of the AN2L. Enable con guration reset switch By enabling this option, you can press the reset button for 3 seconds to reset the administrator password and system settings to default.
Page 93 Auto power on when power resumes after power loss When this function is enabled, the AN2L will turn on automatically when power resumes after improper shutdown or power loss. v. Enable alarm buzzer Enable this option. The system will sound when an error occurs.
Page 94: Ups
3.8.4 If your UPS device provides USB interface, you can enable UPS (uninterruptible power supply) support to protect your system from abnormal system shutdown caused by power outage. In case of utility power failure, the system will shut down automatically by probing the power status of the connected UPS unit.
Page 95: Hard Disk S.m.a.r.t
3.8.5 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. This page enables users to monitor hard drive health, temperature, and usage status by the hard disk S.M.A.R.T. mechanism. Select the hard drive and you can view the following information by clicking the corresponding buttons. Field Description Summary Displays the hard drive smart summary and the latest test...
Page 96: System Update
3.8.6 System Update Note: If the system is running properly, you do not need to update the firmware. Before updating system firmware, please make sure the product model and firmware version are correct. Follow the steps below to update firmware: Step 1: Download the release notes of the same version as the firmware from SANS DIGITAL website http://www.SansDigital.com.
Page 97: Usb One Touch Copy Backup
You can configure the function of the USB one touch copy button in this page. The following three functions are available: Copy from the front USB storage to a directory of the internal drive of the AN2L. • Copy to the front USB storage from a directory of the internal drive of the AN2L.
Page 98: Change Logo
3.8.8 Change Logo You can choose your own picture to display on the login page of the AN2L. The size of the picture cannot exceed 20K bytes. - 98 -...
Page 99: Back Up To An External Storage Device
You can select “Copy” or “Synchronize” for the copy options. When “Copy” is selected, files are copied from the AN2L to the external device. By selecting “Synchronize”, the data on the internal drives of the AN2L and the external storage device are synchronized. Any different files on the external device are deleted.
Page 100: Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery)
3.8.10 Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery) Remote Replication enables you to replicate files on the AN2L to another AN2L or SANS DIGITAL AN2L series. The files will be compressed before the replication process in order to save time for data transfer. Make sure a network share is created before creating a remote replication task.
Page 101 Click New to enter the following page. Complete all settings and click OK to save or Cancel to quit. - 101 -...
Page 102 The port for remote replication is 873, 445, 137-139. If you are using two AN2L servers behind an NAT router, please open the port 873, 445, 137-139 on NAT router and forward the port to the corresponding LAN IP of the AN2L. Otherwise, the remote replication service will be blocked by NAT.
Page 103: Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings
Caution: When you press Reset on this page, all drive data, user accounts, network shares and system settings are cleared and restored to default. Please make sure you have backed up all the important data and system settings before resetting the AN2L. 3.8.12...
Page 104: Network Recycle Bin
3.8.13 Network Recycle Bin This function enables files deleted on the shares of the AN2L to be removed to Network Recycle Bin to reserve the files temporarily. To enable this function, check the box “Enable Network Recycle Bin” and click Apply. The system will create a network share "Network Recycle Bin"...
Page 105: Remote Login
3.8.14 Remote Login After enabling this option, you can access this server via Telnet or SSH encrypted connection (only the account “admin” can login remotely). You can use certain Telnet or SSH connection clients for connection, e.g., putty. Please make sure you have opened the configured ports on your router or firewall when using this function.
Page 106: Event Logs
Event Logs 3.9.1 System Event Logs The AN2L can store 10,000 recent event logs, including warning, error, and information messages. In case of system malfunction, event logs can be retrieved to analyze system problems. - 106 -...
Page 107: System Connection Logs
3.9.2 System Connection Logs The logs of connections to the server via samba, FTP, AFP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH are recorded in this page. You can select to start or stop logging. The file transfer performance can be slightly affected by enabling the event logging.
Page 108: System Information
3.9.4 System Information You can view the system information, e.g., CPU usage and memory in this page. - 108 -...
Page 109: Chapter 4. Copy Data Directly By Front Usb Port To An2L
A system default folder Qusb will be created in the AN2L. 4. Connect USB devices, e.g. digital camera, ash to the front USB port of the AN2L. 5. Press the Copy button on the AN2L. All data on the USB device will be copied to the folder Qusb/(xxxxyyzz)* on the AN2L instantly.
Page 110: Chapter 5. Multimedia Station
A. Upload photos by web administration 1. To use Multimedia Station of the AN2L, make sure a SATA disk is installed correctly in the AN2L according to the instructions in Chapter 2.1. A share folder Qmultimedia will be created. Enable Multimedia function in Network Settings.
Page 111 Multimedia Station page or click 2. Click on the link Multimedia Station on the login page of the AN2L to access Multimedia Station. 3. Click on the top right hand corner. Login with administ rator name and password to manage Multimedia Station.
Page 112 4. Click Browse to select the multimedia le and then click Upload to upload the le to the folder. 5. You can also create folders by clicking and upload les to the folders. - 112 -...
Page 113 AN2L. Open the folder Qmultimedia. Enter the user name and password to login. Drag the files and folders to the folder directly. Please wait patiently when the AN2L is generating thumbnails for images during uploading. - 113 -...
Page 114 When you login Multimedia Station by web browser again, all multimedia les will be shown. Buttons on Multimedia Station page Sort les by name Sort les by size Sort les by date Return to previous page Return to Home Create folder Rename le or folder Select all Select none...
Page 115 View Photo Information 1. To view detailed information of a photo, click on the thumbnail of the picture. 2. The information of the photo, e.g. le name, resolution, size, camera producer will be shown on the right. You can enter a description for the picture in the box below the photo and click Submit .
Page 116 Buttons Description You can use the buttons on top of the photo to manage the album. Back to previous level Previous image Next image Rotate image anticlockwise Rotate image clockwise Zoom in Zoom out Play slideshow. Select the time interval in seconds. Click play to play slide show.
Page 117 Play music or video les To play music or video les on Multimedia Station, you can click on the thumbnail of the le displayed on the page. The le will be played by the default music or video playing program of your PC.
Page 118 C. Con gure album authority After logging in as administrator (admin), click to enter the con guration page for album authority. You can view, add, delete, and edit users. For any inquiries when using these functions, click on the help button on the top right corner of the page.
Page 119 You can edit user pro le and album access authority on this page. For any inquiries when using these functions, click on the help button on the top right corner of the page. - 119 -...
Page 120: Enable Itunes Service
Enable iTunes Service Enable iTunes service on the AN2L. The mp3 files on Qmultimedia folder of the AN2L will be shared via iTunes. All the computers with iTunes installed on LAN will be able to find, browse, and play the music files on the AN2L.
Page 121 Note: You can download the latest iTunes software from official Apple website http://www.apple.com. - 121 -...
Page 122: Use Upnp Media Server
The AN2L is built-in with TwonkyMedia, DLNA compati ble UPnP media server. Enable this function and the AN2L will share particular music, photos, or video les to DLNA network. You can use DLNA compatible digital media player (DMP), to play the multimedia les on the AN2L on TV or acoustic sound system.
Page 123 (1) Language: Select the display language. (2) Server Name: Enter the name of the AN2L UPnP Media Server. This name will be shown on DMP operation interface, e.g. AN2L. (3) Content Locations: Select the share folder on the AN2L to be shared to DMP. The default folder is Qmultimedia.
Page 124 About UPnP and DLNA Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of computer network protocols promulgated by the UPnP Forum. The purpose of UPnP is to allow devices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks at home and in corporate environment. UPnP achieves this by defining and publishing UPnP device control protocols built upon open, Internet-based communication standards.
Page 125: Chapter 6. Download Station
Chapter 6. Download Station The AN2L supports BT, HTTP, and FTP download mechanism. You can add download task to the AN2L and let the server finish downloading independent of PC. Warning: Please be warned against illegal downloading of copyrighted materials.
Page 126 2. Click on the link http://AN2L IP/Qdownload on Download Station page or click Download Station on the login page of the AN2L to access Download Station. - 126 -...
Page 127 Click Add new BT task on the left and upload a torrent file. You can download legal torrent files by searching on the Internet. There are websites that provide legally sharing torrents e.g. www.legaltorrents.com. Please download the torrent files to your local disk and then upload them to the AN2L. - 127 -...
Page 128 (B) Add new FTP/HTTP task To run an FTP download task, click Add new FTP/HTTP task. Enter the FTP URL of the download task and select the share folder to save the files. Enter the user name and password to login the FTP server (if necessary). Then click OK to start downloading. To run an HTTP download task, click Add new FTP/HTTP task.
Page 129 5. You can select a download task and click BT download property to enable or disable DHT public network and configure the sharing time after download completes. Note: If the sharing time (larger than 0 hr) is set for a download task, the download task will be moved to Finish List after download completes and the sharing time ends.
Page 130 6. Click Set Config and enter the number of the maximum tasks you want to download at the same time (Default number: 3). Enter the maximum download rate (default value is 0, which means unlimited). Enter the maximum upload rate (default value is 0, which means unlimited). Enter the port range for Download Station (default range is 6881-6899).
Page 131 7. To pause a running download task, select the task in View Run list and click Pause/ Restart download task. You can view tasks that are paused or finished in View Pause List and View Finish List respectively. To restart a paused task, select the task in View Pause List and click Pause/ Restart download task.
Page 132 10. To logout Download Station, click on the top right hand corner. 11. To access the folders you have downloaded, please go to the share folder Qdownload of the AN2L. - 132 -...
Page 133 Dump Diagnostic Information To view the diagnostic details of a download task, select a task on the list and click [Dump Diagnostic Information]. - 133 -...
Page 134 1. The torrent file has expired, the peers have stopped sharing this file, or there is error in the file. The AN2L has configured to use fixed IP but DNS server is not configured, or DNS server fails. 3. Set the maximum number of simultaneous downloads as 3-5 for the best download rate.
Page 135: Use Download Software Qget
QGet is a powerful management software for maintain ing the BT, HTTP, and FTP download tasks of multiple TS series AN2L servers via LAN or WAN. By using QGet, you no longer need to login the Download Station web interface of multiple servers and manage the settings one by one.
Page 136 2. Follow the instructions to install QGet. 3. Run QGet from the installed location. 4. For the details of using QGet, please refer to the online help of the software. - 136 -...
Page 137: Chapter 7. Web Server
Chapter 7. Web Server The AN2L enables you to upload web pages and manage your own website easily by Web Server function. It also supports Joomla!, PHP and SQLite for you to establish an interactive website. Once you activate Web Server function, you can access your own homepage from anywhere.
Page 138 You can upload your web pages to the folder Qweb by the following methods: a. By using samba: You can open a web browser and type \\[AN2L IP]\Qweb or \\[AN2L name]\Qweb. Login the folder and upload your web pages. b. By FTP: You can login FTP service and upload your web pages to the folder (please refer to Chapter 8).
Page 139 Web Server page or click Web Server on the login page of the AN2L to access the web page you upload. Note that when Web Server is enabled, you have to type [http://AN2L IP address:8080] in your web browser to access the login page of the AN2L.
Page 140 SQLiteManager. Unpack your download file SQLiteManager-*.tar.gz. Upload the unpacked folder SQLiteManager-* to \\AN2L IP\Qweb\. Open your web browser and go to http://AN2L IP/SQLiteManager-*/. : The symbol "*" refers to the version number of SQLiteManager. - 140 -...
Page 141: Chapter 8. Ftp Server
Chapter 8. FTP Server The AN2L supports FTP service. To use FTP service, enable this function in Network Settings and follow the steps below: Open an IE browser and enter ftp://[AN2L IP] or ftp://[AN2L name]. OR By Web File Manager of the AN2L.
Page 142 Click FTP. Enter the user name and password to login FTP service. - 142 -...
Page 143 You can start to use FTP service. - 143 -...
Page 144: Chapter 9. Web File Manager
Manager and enter the correct login name and password. You can login as “guest” to access the network shares open to guest access on the AN2L. The login password of guest is guest . Note: Make sure a network share has been created before using Web File Manager.
Page 145 Select an existing network share. You can organize share folders of the AN2L. With Web File Manager, you can upload, rename, or delete files and folders in the network shares. View files online Click on a file displayed on the web page. The information of the file will be shown. If your browser does not support the file format, a download window will pop up automatically.
Page 146 Rename file or folder Select a file or folder to rename. Click (Rename) on the toolbar. iii. Enter the new file or folder name and click OK. Delete file or folder Select a file or folder to delete. Click (Delete) on the toolbar. iii.
Page 147 View Files Named in Local Language To view files named in Chinese, you may have to configure the browser settings. Take Internet Explorer as an example, follow the steps below to configure the settings. 1. Click on Tools in IE browser. 2.
Page 148 Web File Manager Icons Icon Description Return to the parent folder Refresh the current page Return to network share list home page Create folder Rename file or folder Delete file or folder Select all Cancel selection Logout Full access network share folder Read-only network share folder Malfunction network share folder - 148 -...
Page 149: Chapter 10. Netbak Replicator
• Instant Backup You can select files and folders on local PC and back up files to specified network share folder on the AN2L immediately. • File Filter You can select particular file types to be excluded from backup. The system will filter all files belonging to these file types when backing up data.
Page 150 Install NetBak Replicator Select Install NetBak Replicator in the AN2L CD-ROM. AN2L Quick Installation Guide Install AN2L Finder Install NetBak Replicator Install QGet User Manual and Application Notes Browse CD Product Support and Registration Website Back Exit Follow the steps to install NetBak Replicator.
Page 151 Use NetBak Replicator 1. Before using NetBak Replicator, please login the administration of the AN2L and go to Network Share Management to create a share folder for backup. Make sure the share folder is open for everyone access or you login the share folder with an authorized account or administrator by NetBak Replicator.
Page 152 3. When the following window appears, all the AN2L servers in the LAN will appear on the left list. Select a server and a share folder on the right. NetBak Replicator also supports backup via WAN, you can enter the IP address of the AN2L for data backup directly and select a share folder.
Page 153 Clear All: Clear selection. Select My Document: Select all folders in My Document. Open AN2L Backup Folder: This button allows users to find out where the files were backed up, and check or manage the archived files manually. Advanced Backup: Advanced Backup allows power user to back up a single folder with more advanced options.
Page 154 Backup • Select files and folders for backup. - 154 -...
Page 155 Start When you have selected the files for backup to the AN2L, click Start on NetBak Replicator. The program will start to copy the selected files to the specified share folder on the AN2L. - 155 -...
Page 156 File Filter Click File Filter on NetBak Replicator main page to select file format to be skipped from backup. Then click OK. - 156 -...
Page 157 Schedule Click Schedule on NetBak Replicator main page. Then check the box “Enable Backup Schedule” and select the frequency and time for backup. Click OK to confirm. - 157 -...
Page 158 Monitor Select a folder for monitoring. When this option is enabled, the system will upload all files or folders to the server instantly for backup when the files or folders are modified. Other files will be gray and cannot be selected. Click Monitor again to ®...
Page 159 Initialize Configuration When using this function, NetBak Replicator will record all current settings of the user, including whether or not monitor function is enabled. When the user login again, this program will load the previous recorded settings for users to manage data backup.
Page 160 Restore • Please follow the steps below to restore files from the AN2L to your PC. a. Restore to original position: Select the location that the data will be restored to. b. Select new restore position: Click to select the directory to restore data to or select a previously chosen location from the drop-down menu.
Page 161 d. Option: Select recovery option and error option. If the restoring file existed, NetBak Replicator will: Overwrite all the files Ask first Skip this file If an error happens in the process of file restoring, NetBak Replicator will: Stop the restoring Ask first Ignore this error message - 161 -...
Page 162 • a. Save As…: To save all logs on NetBak Replicator, click this button. All logs will be saved as text file. b. Clear All: Click this button to clear all logs. c. Option: Select the type of logs to be recorded― “Record all logs” or “Record error logs only”.
Page 163: Chapter 11. Configuring Ad Authentication
Chapter 11. Configuring AD Authentication AD environment mixed mode can be supported by AN2L. For example, qatest.com.tw and sub2.qatest.com.tw are domains controlled by Windows 2003 server, and sub1.qatest.com.tw domain is controlled by Windows 2000 server. - 163 -...
Page 164 The DNS server setting of the AN2L must be assigned to AD server. The AN2L and AD server can synchronize only if their time difference is less than 5 minutes. The AN2L and AD server will synchronize every 5 minutes. To configure the settings manually, the AN2L has to be set as standalone mode and then added to AD domain.
Page 165 Adding AN2L to Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Domain In TCP/IP Configuration in Network Settings, enter the IP address of Windows AD server as the primary DNS Server IP. Go to Microsoft Networking of Network Settings. Enable AD Domain Member, and enter the domain name and the user name with administrator access right to that domain.
Page 166 When the following message appears after applying the settings in step 2, check the time zone settings. Make sure the difference of your time and that of AD server is less than 5 minutes. If the time difference is larger than 5 minutes, you will not be able to add the domain member.
Page 167 Using AD users to access services To access services like FTP, Network Neighborhood, or Apple Talk with an AD user account, add DomainName\ before the user name when logging in. - 167 -...
Page 168: Chapter 12. Access An2L Via Linux Os
-t nfs <AN2L IP address>:/<Network Share Name> <Directory to Mount> For example, if the IP address of your AN2L is 192.168.0.1 and you want to link the network share folder “public” under the /mnt/pub directory, use the following command: mount -t nfs 192.168.0.1:/public /mnt/pub...
Page 169: Chapter 13. An2L Maintenance
2. Click Restart to reboot the server or Shut Down to turn off the server. To force shut down the AN2L server, press the power button for more than 10 seconds. The server will beep once and shut down immediately.
Page 170: Reset Administrator Password And Network Settings
Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings To reset the administrator password and network settings of the AN2L, 1. Press the reset button of the AN2L for a few seconds. A beep sound will be heard. The following settings are reset to default:...
Page 171: Disk Failure Or Malfunction
13.4 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown In case of power outage or improper shutdown of the AN2L, the system will resume to the state before it is shut down. If your server does not function properly after restart, please do the following: 1.
Page 172: System Software Abnormal Operation
13.5 System Software Abnormal Operation When the system software does not operate properly, the AN2L automatically restarts to resume normal operation. If you find the system restarts continuously, it may fail to resume normal operation. In this case, please contact the technical support immediately.
Page 173: Technical Support
Technical Support SANS DIGITAL provides dedicated online support and customer service. You can contact us by the following means: Online Support: http://www.sansdigital.com E-mail: tech@sansdigital.com Tel: 1-800-940-1988 - 173 -...
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Sans Digital ACCUNAS AN2L Quick Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 2. Install AN2L

Chapter 3. Enjoy the Powerful Services of AN2L

Chapter 4. Copy Data Directly by Front USB Port to AN2L

Chapter 5. Multimedia Station

Chapter 6. Download Station

Chapter 7. Web Server

Chapter 8. FTP Server

Chapter 9. Web File Manager

Chapter 10. Netbak Replicator

Chapter 11. Configuring AD Authentication

Chapter 12. Access AN2L Via Linux os

Chapter 13. AN2L Maintenance

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