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- Page 1 LevelOne FNS-1000 1- bay/1USB Soho NAS User’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ... 2 The FNS-1000 NAS Server... 2 FNS-1000 Features... 2 Package Contents ... 2 System Requirements ... 2 Disclaimer ... 2 Getting Familiar with your NAS... 3 LEDs ... 3 Rear Panel ... 3 Audible Warnings... 4 Basic Installation &... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The FNS-1000 NAS Server Congratulations on the purchase of LevelOne FNS-1000, Soho NAS Server. The NAS inserts Gigabytes of storage space into your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fl edged file server. The NAS provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections. And you can add as many NAS Servers to your network as you like. -
Page 5: Getting Familiar With Your Nas
Getting Familiar with your NAS LEDs Function • ON – Normal operation. Ready • OFF – No power. • Blinking – This LED blinking during startup and shutdown. • Status ON – This LED will be On during the Startup self-test; it will turn Off once the self-test is completed. -
Page 6: Audible Warnings
support FAT and NTFS file format USB Eject Button Press and release to prepare the USB device for removal. When the USB LED starts blinking slowly, it is safe to remove the USB device. connector Use this to connect the NAS to your 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub. This is a spring-loaded "Soft Switch". -
Page 7: Basic Installation & Setup
Basic Installation & Setup The following section instructs you on how to physically connect the NAS to the network, and how to configure the NAS for basic operation in your Windows environment. Everything you need to do to get your NAS up and running is covered here. Installation Requirements •... -
Page 8: Usb Devices
USB Devices You can insert either USB HDD or USB Memory Disk (Flash Memory Disk) to USB port at any time. Once the “USB” LED on the front panel comes on and stays on, the USB device is available for use. For USB HDD, the NAS can recognize FAT and NTFS file format. -
Page 9: Configuring Your Nas
Configuring Your NAS Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to configure your NAS so that it is acces- sible to the users on your network. • This procedure only needs to be done ONCE, by the NAS Server's Administrator. •... -
Page 10: Other Configuration
This option is recommended. If this option is used, the IP address or Fixed IP Address the NAS will never change. You need to enter the following data. • • • Click "Next" to continue. The following screen will then be displayed: The following data is required. -
Page 11: Client Pc Setup
Client PC Setup Overview Supported versions of Windows are: • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP The following items need to be checked or configured: • Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only) • Locating the NAS on your LAN. • Mapping to the NAS Server's storage. Page 9... -
Page 12: Network Logon (Windows 95/98/Me Only)
Network Logon (Windows 98SE/ME only) If using Windows 98SE, or Windows ME, you must Logon to the Network correctly in order to use the FNS-1000. To check your Network Logon, following this procedure: Check your Window logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network. -
Page 13: Using The Nas Server's Storage
Using the NAS Server's Storage To use the NAS Server's storage, you should "Map" a drive letter to each folder on the NAS folder which you wish to access. The "Network Drive" will then be available to all Windows programs. The procedure is as follows: Open Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places). - Page 14 Notes: When you try to access a folder, you may be prompted for a password, as shown below: Network Resource Password Dialog • If your Windows logon name is the same as your user name on the NAS, but the passwords are differ- ent, you can enter your NAS password here.
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Page 15: Tips For Storing Data On The Nas
Tips for Storing Data on the NAS • Change your Windows logon so it matches the user name & password assigned to you on the NAS. This will allow you to login only once. • You can "map" multiple folders to drive letters on your PC, as described above. •... -
Page 16: Using The Nas Server's Printer
Using the NAS Server’s Printer Find out what printer is connected to the printer port on the NAS. Use Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) to locate the NAS, as shown in Network Browse earlier. Double-click the NAS icon. A printer icon should be shown. Right-click the printer icon, and select Install, as shown above. -
Page 17: Using The Web File Sharing
Using the Web File Sharing You can access and download files on the NAS using your Web Browser, even from non-Windows plat- forms. To access data stored on the NAS using your Web Browser: Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the NAS Server's IP Address. If using the default IP address: HTTP://192.168.0.100 Note: If the port number used by the NAS has been changed (on the System screen) from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. - Page 18 Start your WEB browser. In the Address or Location box, enter "HTTP://" and the NAS Server's IP Address. If using the default IP address: HTTP://192.168.0.100 Note: If the port number used by the NAS has been changed (on the System screen) from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect.
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Page 19: Administration
Administration Overview This Chapter describes using the Web-based Administration interface. For details on using the Windows utility, see the Basic Installation & Setup Chapter. The Web-based Administrative Interface To establish a connection from your PC to the NAS Server: Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://"... - Page 20 Enter admin for the name, and leave the password blank. • To gain access, you must enter the User Name and Password of a user in the "Administrators" User Group. • By default, the only user in the "Administrators" User Group is "admin". (You can add other users as you wish.) •...
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Page 21: Users Screen
Users Screen This is the first screen that appears after selecting "Administration". This screen allows you to manage the Users which exist on the NAS Server. • The "guest," and "admin" users are pre-defined, and cannot be deleted. • Users can be members of many user Groups. •... - Page 22 If changing an existing user: • The checkbox has no effect - it will neither create nor delete. This option is only available when creating a new user. • However, you can move the user's private folder to another disk (if installed) by changing the location, and saving the change.
- Page 23 To modify the properties for an existing User: • Select the desired user from the list. Their details will be displayed in the "User Properties" fields. • Edit the "User Properties" fields as required. Note that you cannot change the "Create matching Share and Folder"...
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Page 24: Status Screen
Status Screen System The current name. This name will be shown in "Network System Name Neighborhood" or "My Network Places" IP Address IP Address currently used by the NAS Server. Indicates the current status of the Server. This will usually state Current Status "Available"... - Page 25 Buttons Shutdown Now Shutdown the Server immediately. This will break all existing connections, including administration UI. Clicking this button does NOT save any data you have entered. Restart (reboot) the Server. This will break all existing Restart Now connections, including UI. The NAS Server will immediately restart, but could take a few minutes before it is available again.
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Page 26: Lan Screen
LAN Screen This screen allows you to set the IP Address and related information required for TCP/IP networks. IP Address Obtain IP Address Do NOT select this unless you have a DHCP Server on your automatically LAN. A DHCP Server can provide an IP Address to PCs and (DHCP Client) other devices when they boot. -
Page 27: System Screen
System Screen Identification Name If you wish, you can change the name of the NAS Server. Note that punctuation and other special characters (e.g. * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. Comment Enter a comment if you wish (e.g. the location of the NAS Server) Workgroup This should match the "Workgroup Name"... - Page 28 Printer Name Enter the name of the printer. Windows users will see this name when they browse the network. Location Select the language used by computers on your LAN. If multiple Language Support languages are used, select the most common. Time Zone Select the correct time zone for your location.
- Page 29 Enable UPnP If enabled, the NAS will broadcast its availability. On systems Support which support UPnP (e.g. Windows ME, XP), an icon for the NAS will be automatically generated. Port Number.. This port number is used for HTTP (Web Browser) connections to this Server.
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Page 30: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu Groups Screen This screen allows you to manage the User Groups which exist on the NAS Server. New Group Use this area to create a new group. Existing This shows the list of all Groups. Groups Two groups - "everyone" and "administrators" - always exist. These groups can not be deleted. -
Page 31: Access Rights Screen
Access Rights Screen This screen allows you to view and modify the Groups which can access this Share. Note: The administrators group ALWAYS has Read/Write (R/W) access to ALL shares. Groups Access Rights Screen Data The name of the Group being modified is shown above the 2 lists of Group Name shares. -
Page 32: Group Members
Group Members This screen allows you to check which users are members of the group, and to add or revoke membership of this group. Note: The "everyone" Group ALWAYS contains all users. You cannot add or remove members. Data Group Name The name of the Group being modified is shown at the top of the screen. -
Page 33: Shares Screen
Shares Screen This screen allows you to manage the Shares which exist on the NAS Server. A "Share" is a folder (direc- tory) on the NAS Server which a User Group can access. • Only the NAS Server Administrators can create Shares. However, within a Share, users who have access to that Share can create other folders (directories) as well as files. - Page 34 Delete Click this Button to Delete the selected Share. Deleting a Share does NOT delete its folder or any data. The folder and its data is still accessible by the "administrators" group. Save as New After entering the required data in the "Share Properties" area, use this Share Button to create a new Share on the selected disk.
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Page 35: Share Access
Share Access The screen is displayed when you click the “Access” button on the Shares screen. It allows you to deter- mine which users can access the selected share. Data Share Name The name of the Group being modified is shown above the 2 lists of shares. -
Page 36: Backup Screen
Backup Screen Config Backup This facility allows you to Backup (Download) and Restore (Upload) the NAS Server's configuration file. The configuration file contains all network information, as well as the User, Group, and Share information. It does NOT include any information about the files stored on the NAS. NOTE: Using this feature will overwrite (destroy) any existing configuration information. - Page 37 Add New Job From this screen, you can add new backup jobs, which be displayed on the Backup screen. Follow the guidelines below when adding jobs Define Backup Job Name The backup job’s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length.
- Page 38 Share Folder Enter the name of share folder. Depending on the direction of the backup, this is either the share to be backed up, or the destination for the backed-up data Access the folder If the share is password protected, enable this checkbox and enter the requires login Login Name and Password required to gain access to the share This show the schedule options for when the backup will occur:...
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Page 39: Disk Screen
Disk Screen This screen allows you perform various Disk Operations on the USB Disk. (No operations can be per- formed on a Flash Drive.) • Prepare Disk - use this after installing a new disk. The disk will be partitioned and quick-formatted. Any data on the disk will be lost! •... - Page 40 • N/A No disk is available. • No Scan performed on this drive. • Scandisk in progress disk cannot be used while a Scandisk is in progress. If required, use the "Start/Stop" button to terminate the Scandisk operation and gain access to data on the disks. (To see the results of the Scandisk operation, use the "View Disk Log"...
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Page 41: Upgrade Screen
Upgrade Screen The Upgrade facility allows you to upgrade the NAS Server's software. You need to obtain the upgrade file from your dealer or supplier. Note that the NAS Server is unavailable during the upgrade process, and all connections will be lost, including the one used to start the upgrade. -
Page 42: Nas Via The Internet
NAS via the Internet Overview If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the NAS available via the Internet. Features available to Internet users include: • Using a Web browser to view and download files. •... -
Page 43: Using Your Web Browser From The Internet
Using your Web Browser from the Internet This is identical to using your Web browser from the LAN. See Using the Web File Sharing for details. But remember: • You must use the Internet IP address to connect to the NAS, NOT the LAN IP address. •... -
Page 44: Remote Management
Remote Management Connection via your Web browser from the Internet is the same as connecting via the LAN. But remember: • You must use the Internet IP address to connect to the NAS, NOT the LAN IP address. • If the port number used by the NAS has been changed from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some common problems, and the solution to them. Problem 1: The FNS-1000 Utility doesn't list any NAS Servers. Solution 1: Check the following: • The NAS is installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON and startup is complete. - Page 46 • You do NOT have access permission for this share. Ask the NAS Administrator to grant you access. Note: Windows uses the Computer name, as shown on Control Panel - Network - Identification, as the default Logon Name. But you can create a new Windows logon name by merely entering a new name and password at the Logon prompt.
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Page 47: Appendix A - Licenses
Appendix A - Licenses Overview Many software components are covered by the GNU GPL (General Public License). Some are covered by the BSD License. • The following table provides details of the various components. • The text of both Licenses is below. Package Name bash bftpd... -
Page 48: Bsd License
util-linux vixie-cron XFS patch xfsdump xfsprogs xinetd BSD License BSD License Information Copyright (c) 2002. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: • Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. -
Page 49: Terms And Conditions For Copying, Distribution And Modification
Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Library General Public License instead.) You can apply it to your programs, too. When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the soft- ware or use pieces of it in new free programs;... - Page 50 c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License.
- Page 51 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein.
- Page 52 PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, Page 50...
- Page 53 REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES...
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