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DSM-G600 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Package Contents ............................................................................3
System Requirements ......................................................................3
Introduction .....................................................................................4
Table of Contents
Features and Benefits .......................................................................
Hardware Overview ..........................................................................
Installation Overview ........................................................................
Hardware Installation .......................................................................9
Wireless Installation Considerations ..............................................12
Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................13
Enabling UPnP™ ............................................................................ 15
Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® XP with UPnP .................. 17
Accessing the DSM-G600 in XP/2000 by mapping a drive .............18
Accessing the DSM-G600 in Mac OS X .......................................... 20
Using the Configuration Utility .......................................................
Setup Wizard ............................................................................
LAN Settings .............................................................................
Wireless Configuration .............................................................
Wireless Security ......................................................................
WEP Configuration ...................................................................
WPA-PSK Configuration ...........................................................
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Folder Creation and Sharing .....................................................
Time Server ..............................................................................
System Settings ........................................................................
Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................
Format
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Logs ..........................................................................................
Help ..........................................................................................
Networking Basics ......................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting .............................................................................
Technical Specifications .................................................................
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................62
Warranty ......................................................................................
Registration ...................................................................................66
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Internal Hard Drive ....................................................... 38
vice Information ................................................................... 39
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Package Contents
Package Contents
D-Link DSM-G600
Wireless Network Storage Enclosure
CD-ROM with Manual
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
Antenna
Thumb Screw (1)
Machine Screws (2)
12V DC 3A Power Adapter
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DSM-G600 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Minimum System Requirements
Computer with Windows® XP or 2000
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape® Navigator 7.0 and above
An 802.11g/b wireless network
USB Hard Drive and/or Internal 3.5” ATA/IDE Hard Drive
An available Ethernet port on the networ
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* It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set,
you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.
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Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the DSM-G600 Wireless Network
Storage Enclosure. Connect your existing hard drives* to the home or office network
and create additional storage space with the DSM-G600 Wireless Network Storage
Enclosure. With the DSM-G600, you can conveniently share documents, files, and
digital media such as music, video, and photos with everyone on your home or office
network.
The DSM-G600 Wireless Network Storage Enclosure can be used with an internal
3.5” ATA/IDE hard drive, giving you the flexibility of choosing the storage capacity
required for your network. And with two additional high-speed USB 2.0 ports, expand
your storage capabilities even further as your network needs grow by adding your own
external USB drives*.
In addition, the DSM-G600 also functions as an Access Point. Create an 802.11g
wireless network when you attach the DSM-G600 to your wired router. The DSM-G600
supports WEP and WPA-PSK for wireless security.
Introduction
Save on network configuration time and get to your digital content faster with UPnP™
®
and Rendezvous™ support. Computers running Windows
v10.3 will automatically recognize the DSM-G600 and add it to the network. Since the
DSM-G600 is visible and available to everyone on the network, you can use it to share
files or collaborate on projects.
Free up disk space on the computer and organize data on your network with the
DSM-G600 Wireless Network Storage Enclosure!
* Hard drives not included.
XP or Mac OS® X v10.2/
Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.
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Features and Benefits
Wireless Storage Enclosure for adding a hard drive* to the network
Insert a 3.5” PATA/IDE hard drive* to increase network storage space
Attach up to two USB drives* (FAT/FAT32) for additional storage
One Gigabit Ethernet port is included for versatility in a wired environment
Share stored data throughout your home network
Convenient file access with both Windows® UPnPTM and Apple® RendezvousTM
support
Features and Benefits
*Hard drives and USB drives not included.
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
LAN LED
Solid indicates an Ethernet
connection. Blinking indicates
traffi c at the Ethernet port.
HDD-Full LED
Indicates that the internal
hard drive is out of space.
Hardware Overview
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that
wireless is ready. This LED
blinks during wireless data
transmission.
Power LED
Solid indicates the DSM-G600 is
ready. Blinking indicates startup,
formatting, or a reboot.
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HDD LED
Indicates activity on the
internal hard drive.
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.
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Rear Panel
Antenna
Connects to a wireless
network.
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.
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied
power adap
ter.
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Fan/Vent
Fan to cool the internal
hard drive.
Dismount Button
Press to safely remove USB
drives f
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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.
rom the DSM-G600.
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.
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Installation Overview
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected
network may look similar to this:
Installation Overview
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Hardware Installation
A. Unscrew the two screws on the
back panel of the DSM-G600 to
remove the cover.
Hardware Installation
B. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE
cable connector on your hard
drive.
Note: Make sure the jumper setting
on your hard drive is set to
or Cable Select.
C. Connect the power cable to the power
connector on your hard drive.
Master
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D. Use the mounting screw to secure
the hard drive to the DSM-G600.
E. Replace the cover and screw the
two screws on the back panel of the
DSM-G600.
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F. Connect an Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet jack located on the back of
the DSM-G600 for initial setup.
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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G. Connect the antenna to the antenna
connector located on the back of the
DSM-G600.
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H. Connect the power adapter to the
connector on the back panel of the
DSM-G600. Then plug the other
end of the power adapter into a wall
outlet or power strip. After pressing
the Power button, the Power LED
will come on to indicate proper
operation.
Note: When you first 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 configuration of the DSM-G600. Do not
power the unit off during this process.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DSM-G600 lets you access your stored data and media files 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:
Wireless Installation Considerations
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DSM-G600 and
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other network 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.
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Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that
is 1.5 feet thick (.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.
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Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum
studs may 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 (fish tanks), mirrors,
file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from
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electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products
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such as ceiling 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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Connect to a Wireless Network
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).
Connect to a Wireless Network
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.
The logon screen will appear.
Type admin for the username
and leave the password field
blank.
OK.
Click
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Next, click on the Wireless button.
Click Wireless as your
Network Type.
Select your Wireless
Mode and input your
wireless settings.
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.
Connect to a Wireless Network
Dynamic IP or click Static
Click
IP and manually input your Static
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway Address
Click Apply.
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You can now unplug the Ethernet cable and access the DSM-G600 wirelessly.
Note: For information on confi guring the DSM-G600 as a wireless client or help with the
other features on this page, please refer to the section titled Using the Confi guration
Utility in this manual.
Your wireless connection setup is now complete!
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Enabling UPnP
Enabling UPnP
By enabling UPnP in Windows® XP, you will have easy access to shared folders through
My Network Places.
To enable UPnP, go to the Start menu,
select Settings and launch Control Panel.
Inside of the Control Panel, select Add or
Remove Programs. The screen on the right
will appear.
On the left hand side, click Add/Remove
Windows Components.
Please note that UPnP is only available in Windows® XP.
It is highly recommended that you enable UPnP for ease of use,
although it is not required.
in Windows® XP
TM
TM
The Windows Components Wizard
screen will appear, allowing you to add
or remove Windows
Highlight Networking Services.
Click Details.
The Ne tworkin g Ser vices scree n
allows you to add or remove networking
components in Windows®.
Select Universal Plug and Play
®
components.
Click
OK
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Enabling UPnPTM in Windows® XP (continued)
Enabling UPnP
Click Next.
Click Finish.
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UPnP is now enabled!
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Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® XP
Format the HDD
Before you can access the DSM-G600’s internal hard drive, you must
format the HDD by using the web-based configuration utility. Please see
Using the Configuration Utility in this manual. Open the web-based utility,
select the Tools tab and click the Format button. Proceed to format your
hard drive. If you install a new unformatted hard drive, the DSM-G600 will automatically
format the hard drive when first powered on.
Using UPnP™
For Windows® XP users, it is recommended to activate UPnP for ease of use. To
learn how to activate UPnP, please refer to Enabling UPnP in Windows
manual.
Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® XP
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XP in this
Double-Click My Network Places on
the Windows Desktop.
Once connected, all shared folders will
appear in My Network Places.
You are now able to access your shared folders via UPnP!
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Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® XP
Mapping a Drive
As an alternate method, you can access the DSM-G600 by mapping the shared folders
in Windows
it is accessible from the My Computer screen
Double-click My Computer.
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Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® XP
. Please see the following instructions for mapping the DSM-G600 so that
.
Under Tools, select Map
Network Drive.
Select a Drive letter and click
Browse to locate your shared
DSM-G600 folder.
Finish.
Click
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Mapping a Drive (continued)
Select your DSM-G600
share folder.
Click OK.
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Click
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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Finish.
You may now access your mapped drives!
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Accessing the DSM-G600 in Macintosh OS X
From the desktop Go
menu, select Connect
to Server
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Click Browse.
Click DSM-G600.
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