D-Link DSM-600 User Manual

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DSM-G600

Wireless Network Storage Enclosure

System Requirements

DSM-G600 Install GuideSystem Requirements

Computer with Windows

An available Ethernet port on the networ

* It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once
your wireless confi guration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable
and begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.

Internet Explorer 6.0 or Net
An 802.11g/b wireless network
USB Hard Drive and/or Internal 3.5” ATA/IDE Hard Drive

®

XP or 2000

scape

®

Navigator 7.0 and above

k*

Package Contents

Manual and Software

D-Link DSM-G600
Wireless Storage

Enclosure

on CD

Ethernet Cable

12V 3A Power Supply

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Hardware Overview

WLAN LED

A solid light indicates that wireless

is ready. This LED blinks during

wireless data transmission.

Front Panel

HDD-Full LED

Indicates that the internal hard
drive is out of space.

LAN LED

Solid indicates an Ethernet connection.
Blinking indicates traffi c at the Ethernet
port.

WLAN LED

A solid light indicates that wireless
is ready. This LED blinks during
wireless data transmission.

Power LED

Solid indicates a connection to
a good power source. Blinking
indicates startup or a reboot.

HDD LED

Indicates activity on the
internal hard drive.

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Power Button

Press to turn the device on.
To turn off, hold button in for 5
seconds and then release.

USB LED

A solid light indicates that a USB
drive is connected.

Rear Panel

Dismount Button

USB

DSM-G600 Install GuideHardware Overview

Reset Button

Pressing the reset button for 10 seconds with
a paper clip will restore the unit to the original
factory default settings. The button is inside the
hole to prevent an accidental reset.

Antenna

Connects to a
wireless network.

Dismount Button

Press to safely remove USB
drives from the DSM-G600.

Power Receptor

Re cepto r for the suppli ed
power adapter.

Fan/Vent

Fan to cool the internal
hard drive.

LAN Port

Connects to your Ethernet network. The LAN port
supports Auto MDI/MDI-X, allowing you to connect a
straight-through or crossover cable.

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USB 2.0 Ports

Use these ports to connect USB 2.0 drives.
USB 1.1 drives may also be connected but
will be limited to USB 1.1 speed.

DSM-G600 Install Guide Installation Overview

Installation Overview

Once you’ve completed your DSM-G600 installation, your network may appear
similar to the diagram below.

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Installing the Hardware

A. Unscrew the two screws

on the back panel of the
DSM-G600 to remove
the cover.

B. Connect the IDE cable to

the IDE cable connector
on your hard drive.

DSM-G600 Install GuideInstalling the Hardware

Note: Make sure the

jumper setting on your
hard dri ve is set to
Master or Cable Select.

C. Connect the power cable

to the power connector
on your hard drive.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Installing the Hardware

Installing the Hardware (continued)

D. Use the mounting screw to

secure the hard drive to
the DSM-G600.

E. Replace the cover and

screw th e two screws
on the back panel of the
DSM-G600.

F. Con n ect an E ther net

cable to the Ethernet port
located on the back of the
DSM-G600.

Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once
your wireless confi guration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and
begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.

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DSM-G600 Install GuideInstalling the Hardware

Installing the Hardware (continued)

G. Connect the antenna to

the antenna connector
located on the back of the
DSM-G600.

H. Connect the power adapter

to the power receptor on
the back panel. Then plug
the other end of the power
adapter into a wall outlet or
power strip. The Power LED
will turn on to indicate proper
operation.

Note: When you fi rst power on, the DSM-G600 will automatically format
your hard drive if it is unformatted. This process may take several minutes
depending on the size of your hard drive. During this process, the power
LED will blink. Once the power LED is solid, you may then access the web
based confi guration of the DSM-G600. Do not power the unit off during
this process.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Wireless Installation Considerations

Wireless Installation Considerations

The DSM-G600 lets you access your stored data and media fi les using a wireless
connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or
other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical
ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency)
noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these
basic guidelines:

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DSM-G600 and other network

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devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DSM-G600’s range
from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.

Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick

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(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a
2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the
signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better
reception.

Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may

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have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and
computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and
objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fi sh tanks), mirrors,
fi le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or

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appliances that generate RF noise.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling

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fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade
dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away
from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the
phone in not in use.

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Confi guration

Open your Web browser and
type

http://dsm-g600 into the

URL address box. Then press
the Enter or Return key.

If you cannot access the DSM-G600 with the
DNS name, enter the IP address instead. If a
DHCP server is not available, the DSM-G600
will default to an IP address of 192.168.0.100.
Your computer must have an IP address in the
same network (192.168.0.x where x is between
1 and 254).

If you have a DHCP server, you can check
the DHCP log or table to fi nd the IP address
received by the DSM-G600.

DSM-G600 Install GuideConfi guration

The logon pop-up screen will appear.

Type admin for the user
name and leave the
password fi eld blank.

Click

OK.

Click Run Wizard.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Confi guration

Confi guration (continued)

The Wizard will guide you through four
steps:

System
LAN or Wireless
Time

Additional settings

Click Next.

Enter the Server Name. This is the
name of the DSM-G600 device.

Enter and confi rm a new password

Click Next.

Select the type of network: LAN (Wired) or Wireless.

Select either Static or Dynamic IP address. When Static is selected, you will
fi ll in these fi elds:

Static IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address - Usually the LAN

address of your router.
DNS Address - A Domain Name
Server translates Domain names into
IP addresses.

Click Next.

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DSM-G600 Install GuideConfi guration

Confi guration (continued)

Select Dynamic IP Address when you
have a DHCP server in your network.
No other confi guration is required on
this screen when Dynamic IP address
is selected.

Click Next.

If you selected LAN, please skip to page 13 to continue your setup.

In Wireless Mode, select Client or
Access Point mode.

Select Client if you will be connecting
to an existing wireless router or access
point. Select Access Point if wireless
clients will be connecting directly to the
DSM-G600.

Click Next.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Confi guration

Confi guration (continued)

All devices on your network must share the same SSID and Channel in order
to communicate.

When Client is selected, you can click
Site Survey to select a network from
a list of available wireless networks
or you may enter the wireless settings
manually. The SSID must be the same
for all devices in the network.

Click Next.

If your wireless network is using WEP
security, click WEP and enter the
encryption settings.

Click Next.

If your wireless network is using
WPA-PSK security, click WPA-PSK
and enter the encryption settings.

Click Next.

For more information on WEP and WPA security, please refer to section on
Wireless Security in your manual located on the D-Link CD-ROM.

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Confi guration (continued)

Select the appropriate Time

Zone in the pulldown menu.

Set device date and time

Click Next.

Enter the Workgroup name.

DSM-G600 Install GuideConfi guration

Click Restart.

You have completed the basic confi guration using the setup wizard!

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600

Accessing the DSM-G600
in Windows® XP using UPnP™

®

For Windows
To learn how to activate UPnP, please refer to page 15 of the manual.

Double-click My Network

Places on the Windows

Desktop.

XP users, it is recommended to activate UPnP for ease of use.

Once connected, the device
will appear in My Network

Places as a shared folder.

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DSM-G600 Install GuideAccessing the DSM-G600

Accessing the DSM-G600 in
Windows® 2000/XP

Double click My Computer on
the Windows Desktop.

Under Tools, select Map

Network Drive

.

Select a drive letter for
the DSM-G600.

Select Browse to fi nd
the DSM-G600 on the
network.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600

Accessing the DSM-G600 in
Windows® 2000/XP (continued)

Select your DSM-G600
share folder.

Click OK.

Click Finish.

In the My Computer window, the
newly created mapped drive will
be displayed. Double-click the
drive to access the DSM-G600.

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DSM-G600 Install GuideAccessing the DSM-G600

Accessing the DSM-G600
in Mac OS X

From the desktop Go menu,
select

Connect to Server.

Click

Browse.

Click DSM-G600.

Click OK.

By default, there is no password.

Click OK.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600

Accessing the DSM-G600
in Mac OS X (continued)

The share window will open.

The DSM-G600 will appear
on your desktop.
on the shared drive to access
your Wireless Central Home
Drive!

Double-click

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DSM-G600 Install GuideContacting Technical Support

Technical Support

D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates
for D-Link products.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States
and Canada for the duration of the product’s warranty period.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website or by phone.

United States

Telephone

[phone]

Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

World Wide Web

http://support.dlink.com

E-mail

[e-mail]

Canada

Telephone

[phone]

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 12:00am EST.

World Wide Web

http://support.dlink.ca

E-mail

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Version 1.0

Revised 05/27/2005

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