Advance Multimedia Internet Technology MGB100 Users Manual

MGB100

Portable Wireless AP Storage

(for 2.5” HDD use)

USER MANUAL

Ver. 1.01

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Trademarks

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Specifications are subje ct to be ch anged without prior notice.

FCC Interference St atement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a
commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and ra diate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be
required to take whatever measures are necessary to corre ct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B.

Note. The content of user manual will be revised without notice.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 5

1.1 Overview........................................................................................... 5

1.2 Features ........................................................................................... 6

1.3 System Requirements...................................................................... 7

1.4 Package List..................................................................................... 8

1.5 Hardware Ports and Buttons............................................................ 9

1.6 LED Indicators................................................................................ 10

Chapter 2: Getting Started............................................................................ 11

2.1 Hard Disk installation.......................................................................11

2.2 Making Connections....................................................................... 14

2.2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings....................................................... 14

2.2.2 Wireless Connection:.......................................................... 22

2.3 File sharing..................................................................................... 24

2.3.1 Accessing the network hard drive via my network places.. 24

2.3.2 Searching the computers.................................................... 25

2.3.3 Search the “Entire Network” Manually................................ 25

2.3.4 Accessing files via FTP....................................................... 26

Chapter 3: Making Configuration ..................................................................27

3.1 Wizard ............................................................................................ 29

3.2 Network Settings ............................................................................37

3.2.1 DHCP Setting...................................................................... 37

3.2.2 Wireless Setting.................................................................. 39

Chapter 4: Disk Management....................................................................... 55

4.1 Disk Utility....................................................................................... 55

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Chapter 5: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.......................................................... 58

5.1 Config Backup................................................................................ 58

5.2 Reset to Default.............................................................................. 58

5.3 Reboot............................................................................................ 58

5.4 F/W Upgrade.................................................................................. 58

Chapter 6: MISC ........................................................................................... 59

6.1 Administrator Timeout..................................................................... 59

6.2 Change Password.......................................................................... 60

6.3 System Time................................................................................... 61

Chapter 7: Trouble Shootings....................................................................... 62

What can I do when I have some trouble in the first time? ..................62

How to setup wireless function?........................................................... 64

Problems of security level .................................................................... 75

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Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Storage device. This
product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It
provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to
configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing
and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install
and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the
functions of this product.

1.1 Overview

The MGB100 is an ultra slim design and compact size of Portable Wireless
AP Storage. It is an ideal device for travelers and home users who need to
back up and share files more efficiently and easily anytime and anywhere.

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Additionally, Network storage and fully compliant IEEE 802.11g WLAN device
functions let you share files easily.

The MGB100 offers WLAN mobility for home user and business people to
maintain continuous network connectivity. Home users can stay connected to
the network anywhere through a building without being limited by LAN cables
via MGB100’s AP functionality. This device also has the additional advantage
of providing network storage with its 2.5-inch hard disk drive whi ch a llows you
to share information and storage capacity via wireless or wired network. The
MGB100 supports the UPnP content directories and users can share the

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music and video files easily. Besides, the click-and-copying of files from a
flash drive to the MGB100 hard disk make the user backup files efficiently.

1.2 Features

Basic functions

z Ultra DMA 133 IDE controll er to adapt for 2.5-inch hard disk

drive.

z Network File Storage and File Sharing via the Network

Neighborhood (or My Network Places) in Windows or Samba in
Linux.

z Support FAT, FAT32, Ext2 files system and can read NTFS file

system. (Only can copy files from NTFS folder to another F AT,
FAT32, or Ext2 folder.)

z Built-in FTP server.
z Support Security level as guest or Authorization user for file

sharing.

z UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature for Windows XP and

Windows Me.

z Real time clock to synchronize the computer time setting.
z Easy to upgrade: using Web or Windows Application to upgrade

new version of firmware.

z Browser-based interface configuration and management: OS

independent, easy-to-use for consumer installation.

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USB device

z Built-in USB2.0 host to connect to USB mass storage device,

like USB flash drive, USB Hard Drive, etc...

z Easy to button: Offer the Button to Copy folders and files form

USB device to HDD.

Wireless functions

z Up to 54Mbps data rate by incorporating Orthogonal Frequency

Division Multiplexing (OFDM).

z IEEE 802.11b compatible (11Mbps): Allowing inter-operation

among multiple vendors.

z IEEE 802.11g compatible (54Mbps): Allowing inter-operation

among multiple vendors.

z Wireless data rate supported: 6/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbp s in

802.11g mode; 1/2/5.5/11Mbps in 802.11b mode.

z 64/128-bit WEP encryption.
z Support 802.1X authentication.
z Support WPA with TKIP and AES encryption.
z Support AP and WDS wireless modes.

1.3 System Requirements

To start to use the MGB100, your system must have the following minimum
requirements:

z Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP.
z An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100 BaseT) adapter for wired client.
z At least one WLAN client adapter of 802.11g(54Mbps) or

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802.11b(1 1Mbps) for wireless connection.

z TCP/IP and NetBIOS network protocol installed.
z Internet Browser installed.

The MGB100 requires an external 5V, 3A power supply which is included in
the MGB100 package. For safe operation, please use only the power adapte r
provided by MGB100.

1.4 Package List

The MGB100 package contains the following items:

z MGB100 x 1
z 2.4GHz dipole antenna x 1
z Power Adapter (5 Volts DC, 3A) x 1
z RJ-45 Ethernet cable
z Quick guide
z CD(utilities and user manual) x 1
z Screws x 2 (Fix hard drive)

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1.5 Hardware Ports and Buttons

Ports Description
Power 5V/3A Power inlet
USB1 / USB2 The ports where you can connect to any USB storage .
LAN Automatically MDI/MDIX LAN port can sense the

cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled
computer, net work of hub, switch or router

Buttons Description
Shutdown Press the button for 4 seconds to shut down the

whole system before power-off.

Backup Press the button over 4 seconds to copy data from

USB device to HDD.

Reset Press the buttons of “Shutdown” and “Backup”

simultaneously over 6 seconds to reset the system to
the factory default setting.

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1.6 LED Indicators

USB 1

USB 2

Backup

HDD Status

LED Off On Blinking

PWR Power off Power on
LAN No device Linked In use
WLAN No packet On Transmitting
HDD Not in use HDD read/write

Power

LAN

WLAN

HDD

USB1 / USB2 No device USB drive ready
Backup Backup files from

USB to HDD

HDD Status No HDD HDD full or error More blinking

quickly, fewer
available HDD
capacity.

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2.1 Hard Disk installation

Follow the steps below to insert the 2.5-inch hard disk and assemble the
device before using the MGB100.

Warning: The MGB100 is not hot-swappable. Please make sure that it is
turned off and not connected to the power outlet when performing the
following assembly procedure.

Step 1: Use one hand to hold on the MGB100, and the other hand to open the
upper cover carefully.

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Step 2: Remove the upper cover

Step 3: Insert the 2.5-inch hard drive into the slot. Make sure the hard drive
connecting pins and the connectors are properly aligned.

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Step 4: Put the upper cover back and assemble the cover tightly.

Step 5: Fasten the screw to make su re the hard drive would not loosen.

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2.2 Making Connections

In order to access the MGB100 as the network storage drive or as an AP, you
may need to configure the TCP/IP settings correctly. Either the “Wired
Ethernet settings” or “Wireless Connection” can be used to connect the
MGB100 easily.

2.2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings

MGB100 will detect automatically if the DHCP server is existed, it will get a IP
address form DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, MGB100 will assign a
random IP to client and you can get some information as below shown.

First, go to the command mode and key “ipconfig”. If the IP address and
subnet is 0.0.0.0, please key “ipconfig /renew” as follows:

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Method 1: Use Configure.exe to Setup

Then, please use the configure.exe to “Query” and you will see the status
page and input “admin” to start.

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If there is a DHCP server in the network, MGB100 will be as the client and get
one IP address form DHCP server. Please use utility “configure” to Query to
start. For example, the network subnet is 192.168.122.x and MGB100 will get
a 192.168.122.171 form the DHCP server.

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Method 2: Use “My Network Places” to Search and Setup

First, go to My Network Places and search “Computer name”.

Input “MGB100” and start to search and you will find one device.

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Click “samba server” and you will see two folders. Then click the folder
“Configure”.

Please click “Configure.html” directly to see configuration page.

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In addition, the user can allocate the IP by himself as below:

Step 1: Find the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties from the My
Network Places and check the Properties of Local Area Network
Connection. And click the “General” icon and assign one IP address which

can be from 192.168.123.1 to 192.168.123.253. Here we use the

192.168.123.88 as the IP address. The Subnet mask must be

255.255.255.0, and the Default gateway must be 192.168.123.254. Then
click “OK” button to complete TCP/IP setup.

Step2: Open the DOS command from the Start Menu->Run, and type “cmd”
then click OK.

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Step 3: T ype the “ip config” and press th e “Enter”. Then the following message
should be found. Check the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
addresses are same as previous setting. If same, you are succe ssful to set up
the network configuration.

To install the “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and Printer Sharing
for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” as follows:
Step 1: Select the “My Network Places” on the Desktop Menu, and click the

right button of mouse to choose the “Properties”

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Step 2: Choose the “Properties” of Local Area Connection.

Step 3: Check the “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” are

installed or not. If not, please install those communication protocols.

About other operating systems, such as Linux X-window or Mac OS. Please
use Browser to configure.

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2.2.2 Wireless Connection:

Follow the steps below to connect the MGB100 in a wireless environment.

Step 1: Enabling the WLAN card first, and check the Wireless Network
Connection properties from My Network Places.

Step 2: Select the Wireless Networks icon after entering the “Wireless
Network Connection Properties”. You will find the MGB100 in the Available
networks, then select the MGB100, and click Configure to connect.

After clicking the “Configure” icon, the Network name (SSID) is supposed to
be MGB100.

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Step 3: Open the DOS command from the Start Menu->Run. Type “cmd” in
the Open folder, then cli c k OK to enter the DOS environment.

Step 4: type the “ipconfig” and press the “Enter” in the DOS environment.
Then the following message should be found.

Check the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address are
same as previous settings. If same, you are successful to set up the network
configuration.

WARNING:
We strongly recommended that you enable wireless encryption feature

or add ACL rules on MGB100. Otherwise, everyone can connect to it
wirelessly and access data in your hard drive.

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2.3 File sharing

The MGB100 can be a shared network hard drive in an existing wireless or
wired network environment. The users in the same network area can read or
write data from the device as required. The following various steps are for
users to start using the network hard driv e.

2.3.1 Accessing the network hard drive via my network places

Select the “My Network Places” and type the address of “\\mgb100” and
press “Enter”, then you will find the Storage icon.

Click the “Storage” icon, and will find the C folder as below. This means you
are successfully connected to the MGB100 storage function.

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