Airlink101 ANAS350 User Manual

Office NAS

3.5” IDE/SATA Network Attached Storage Model # ANAS350

User’s Manual

Ver. 2.3

Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 NAS Diagram........................................................................................................................ 4

2. Hard Drive Installation ............................................................................................................... 5

3. Accessing the NAS device Configuration .................................................................................. 9

4. Setup Configuration.................................................................................................................. 13

4.1 Setup – Wizard.................................................................................................................... 13

4.2 Setup – LAN.......................................................................................................................18

4.3 Setup – System Time..........................................................................................................19

5. Storage Configuration............................................................................................................... 20

5.1 Storage Configuration – Disk Utility.................................................................................. 20

5.2 Storage Configuration – File Sharing.................................................................................21

5.3 Storage Configuration – Access Control ............................................................................ 22

6. Download Assistant..................................................................................................................24

6.1 Download Assistant – FTP Configuration.......................................................................... 24

6.2 Download Assistant – HTTP Configuration....................................................................... 25

6.3 Download Assistant – E-mail Alert.................................................................................... 25

7. Administration .......................................................................................................................... 27

7.1 Administration – Management ........................................................................................... 27

7.2 Administration – Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................. 27

7.3 Administration – Backup/Restore....................................................................................... 28

8. Status......................................................................................................................................... 29

8.1 Status – System................................................................................................................... 29

8.2 Status – Local Network....................................................................................................... 30

8.3 Status – Download Job........................................................................................................ 30

8.4 Status – Log ........................................................................................................................ 31

9. Working with Windows............................................................................................................ 32

9.1 Mapping a Network Drive.................................................................................................. 32

9.2 Using the Windows Backup Utility.................................................................................... 34

10. Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 38

Technical Support......................................................................................................................... 39

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs, providing a reliable and centralized data storage solution. With it you will be able to access your shared files from any desktop or laptop within your network.

1.1 Package Contents

Before you begin the installation, please check the contents of your package. The package should include the following items:

• Office NAS

• Vertical stand

• Power adapter

• Ethernet Cable

• Quick Installation Guide

• Utility CD (contains Utility and User Manual)

• Screws (4)

• Rubber Pads (4)

If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

1.2 Features

• Support for a single 3.5” IDE (PATA) or Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive

• Accessible via Windows Networking or Samba file sharing systems

• Support for FAT, FAT32, Ext2 and NTFS file systems

• User account support for read/write security

• Real-time clock synchronization for scheduled disk activity

• Firmware Upgradeable

• Web-based Configuration allows for remote management

• Supports Hard Disk Power Saving mode (Standby)

• Built-in FTP server

• UPnP support.

• Supports scheduled downloads via FTP and HTTP

• Aluminum housing allows for better heat transfer keeping the device cool

• Built-in USB 2.0 Host controller (connects up to 2 USB devices)

• Easy Copy feature to automatically copy data from the USB port to the NAS

• Built-in DHCP Server for direct connections (in case you do not have a router)

1.3 NAS Diagram

LED Indicators:

LED Light Off Light Solid Blinking

Power No power Device is ON

LAN

HDD R/W Not in use HDD read/write

HDD Status No HDD HDD full or error

USB 1 No device attached

USB 2 No device attached

Status/Backup

No network connection

present

USB device connected

Linked Network Activity

and ready

Buttons:

Quickly – Hard Drive

Capacity Low

Steady – Normal

operation

Quickly – Backup in

progress

Buttons Description

Shutdown Press and hold for 4 seconds to shut down the Drive before powering off.

Backup

Shutdown + Backup

On/Off switch(in back) Powers down the device.

Press and hold for 4 seconds to copy the contents of an attached USB

device to the Hard Drive.

Press and hold both the “Shutdown” and “Backup” buttons

simultaneously for 6 seconds to reset the device to factory default

settings.

2. Hard Drive Installation

This section provides instructions on how to properly install a hard drive into the NAS device.

WARNING: The Network Storage device 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 Unfasten two screws at the rear side of device, and pull out the back cover.

Step 2 Pull out the front panel.

Step 3 Put the 3.5-inch IDE or SATA hard disk into the slot, and connect the

proper data cable for your hard drive. (The red cable is used for SATA and the gray one is for IDE).

Step 3a IDE

Step 3b SATA

Step 4 Secure the drive to the metal plate on the sides with the provided four screws.

Step 5 Re-attach the front panel to the device.

Step 6 Re-attach the back panel to the device and secure it with the two screws

removed in step 1.

Step 7 Connect Office NAS to your router or your computer with the provided Ethernet

cable, and connect the supplied power adapter. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. (Note: connecting this device to your computer directly is not recommended since many features will not be able to function.)

Step 8 Turn it on by pressing the On switch in the back of the device. Verify the

Power and LAN LEDs are lit.

Congratulations! The hard drive installation is complete!

3. Accessing the NAS device Configuration

Before using the NAS device you may need to do some configuration which can be accessed in a few different ways.

Step1 There are multiple methods to access the NAS configuration.

Method 1: Use the Configuration Utility found on the Utility CD. This is only

available for Windows operating systems. Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and select Install NAS Configuration Utility.

When the setup wizard coming up, follow the screen instructions and click Next to finish installing the NAS Configuration Utility.

To open the NAS Configuration Utility go to Start > (All) Programs > Airlink101 NAS Configuration Utility > Airlink101 NAS Configuration Utility.

When prompted for login access, type in default username and password admin for both blanks and click OK button.

If you ever change the username or password and forget, you will need to perform the factory reset procedure to reset the system to factory defaults. To do this: Press and hold both the “Shutdown” and “Backup” buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds to reset the device to factory default settings.

Method 2: Use your web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. To use your

web browser, open up the browser and in the Address bar type in http://airnas and press Enter or hit the Go button.

(Optional: You can also type in the IP address of the NAS device instead of using its host name airnas . Typically if you have the NAS connected directly to your computer (and are not using a router) the default IP address is 192.168.1.230.

1Method 3: Use My Network Places.

Step 1 Double click on My Network Places and you should be able to see the NAS

device listed.

If you don’t see it you can manually enter the hostname of the device into the address bar of either your Windows explorer or web browser by typing in “\\airnas”.

In either case once you are able to see the device, you need to double-click on the Configure folder and then double-click on the Configure.html file to open up the configuration.

Step 2 To enter the configuration screen it will require you to enter the proper username

and password. The default username is admin and the default password is admin. Be sure to enter it all lowercase.

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