Encore ENNHD-1000 User Manual

ENNHD-1000

GIGA Network Disk Drive Enclosure

Users Guide
FCC Certifications
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class A for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW........................................ 5
UNPACKING INFORMATION.................................................................5
INTRODUCTION TO THE GIGABIT SOHO NAS............................6
Key Features............................................................................................................ 7
Front Panel................................................................................................................ 8
Power Button .....................................................................................................8
LEDs Definition..................................................................................................8
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................9
Reset to Default Button......................................................................................9
LAN Port.............................................................................................................9
Power Adapter Socket.......................................................................................9
INSTALLATION GUIDE........ 10
HARDW ARE INSTALLATION...............................................................10
Install a Hard Disk Drive for the Device................................................. 10
Connect this device to your Local Area Network (LAN)............... 12
Connect this device to your USB devices............................................. 12
Power on the device.......................................................................................... 13
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................................14
Installing the PNMD...........................................................................................14
Installing the EZIP Backup............................................................................. 16
MAKING CONNECTION WITH THE DEVICE...................................18
Before You Start................................................................................................... 18
IP Protocol Setup.............................................................................................18
Windows 98/Me: ..............................................................................................19
Windows 2000: ................................................................................................21
Windows XP:....................................................................................................23
Connecting the device with PNMD........................................................... 25
To access to folders in the device............................................................. 29
MANAGEMENT GUIDE......... 31
STARTING THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI)..................31
USING THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI).........................33
Understanding the GUI................................................................................................... 33
Management items list.................................................................................................... 34
STATUS....................................................................................................35
Items.............................................................................................................................. 35
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Information................................................................................................................... 35
DISK......................................................................................................... 36
Folder- Folder Configuration......................................................................... 36
To Configure Folder Properties...................................................................36
To Add a New Folder....................................................................................40
To Delete a Folder ........................................................................................41
Disk- HD Configuration....................................................................................42
NETWORK...............................................................................................44
Host- Host Name Setting................................................................................ 44
IP Address- IP address Setting................................................................... 44
To Enable DHCP Client ...............................................................................44
To Configure the IP Addresses for the Device.........................................45
Jumbo Mode ..................................................................................................45
SYSTEM...................................................................................................46
Administrator- Superuser Password Setting....................................... 46
Time- System Time Setting........................................................................... 47
User- User Configuration................................................................................ 48
To Configure a User......................................................................................48
To Add a New User.......................................................................................49
To delete a user.............................................................................................50
Group- Group Configuration.........................................................................51
To add a new group......................................................................................51
To delete a group..........................................................................................52
To configure a group.....................................................................................53
OPTION....................................................................................................54
FTP- FTP Configuration..................................................................................54
Security IP- IP Filter Setting.......................................................................... 55
Security MAC- MAC Filter Setting............................................................. 56
File Download- File Download Configuration..................................... 57
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................58
Upload/ Download Configuration............................................................... 58
Backup the Device Configuration Status:..................................................58
Reload the Device Configuration Status:..................................................59
Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................. 59
Restart the System............................................................................................. 59
Reset to Factory Default.................................................................................. 60
Character Set & UPNP & Printer............................................................... 60
WEB SERVER........................................................................................61
Web Server.............................................................................................................61
Administration WEB ........................................................................................61
Web Server Configuration ..............................................................................61
USB.........................................................................................................62
Detail........................................................................................................................... 62
Disk Setup................................................................................................................ 62
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USB Storage information.............................................................................62
To Format Your USB Storage device ........................................................63
Mount/ Dismount Your USB Storage to the Device.................................63
Printer Setup........................................................................................................... 64
Procedures to setup the printer...................................................................64
Clean Printer Job Queue................................................................................67
APPENDIX....................................... 68
USING EZIP BACKUP TO BACK UP YOUR FILES.......................68
TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................70
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION................................................................72
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Overview

Thank you for purchasing the product. Read this chapter to know about your Gigabit SOHO NAS.

Unpacking information

Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:
1. One Gigabit SOHO NAS (Hard Disk not Included)
3. One Quick Installation Guide
6. HD Fastening screw x 4
2. One Power adapter cable.
4. One utility/ Manual CD
and one AC power
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Introduction to the Gigabit SOHO NAS

Easily back-up your data and share them, this Gigabit SOHO NAS is a compact, economical NAS (Network Attached Storage), providing an excellent data storage and sharing solution for your small business, SOHO (Small Office or Home Office) or personal requirement
The device embeds FTP server Web Server and Printer server. The FTP server allows users to backup and share files with FTP client. The Web server provides an easy way to share files by web site. The embedded printer server also brings you terrific convenience on sharing your printer.
User-friendly and high compatibility, The device equips 2* USB ports for your USB storage devices and USB interface printer. With connection to USB storage, the device shares your data in a more flexible way. The device is compatible with Windows95/ 98/ 98SE/ ME/ XP/ 2000/NT4.0. The setup procedures and management interface are simple and user-friendly.
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Key Features

Supports CIFS/SMB for Microsoft
Network which allow remote users to retrieve files easily using “My Neighborhood”
WEB-based User Interface (UI) for
easy configuration
Supports ATA/ATAPI-6 HD
Supports all 3.5” IDE HD up to 750GB
with EXT3 file format.
Built-in Samba server Embeds FTP server for FTP clients to
transfer files conveniently.
Embeds Web server for Web site
construction.
Supports Reading/writing for
connected USB storage with EXT3, FAT32 file format.
Support firmware update over the
Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Supports five currently connected
Samba users and five currently connected FTP users. (It can be extended to 32 if the HD is formatted with enabling SWAP, please see HD Format)
Provides Password security for
management & HD Access
Supports USB memory stick (pen
drive), USB Hard Disk
Embeds USB printer server
Supports user name & password for 50
sets.
Supports access management for 100
folders
Provides PNMD for user-friendly setup. Supports static IP & DHCP client
network environment.
Supports Unicode for
multiple-language characters.
Compatible with Windows 95 /98
/98SE /ME /XP /2000 /NT4.0/Linux/ MAC OS
Supports group access management.
Auto-detection for newly installed USB
Storage
Complies with FCC, CE, and VCCI Class
A certification.
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Front Panel

Power Button
T o activ ate the device, press this P ower button for 2 seconds after connecting the device to an appropriate power outlet with the provided power cord. To power off, press the button for two seconds until Power LED starts to blink.
LEDs Definition
LED Status
Power
HDD ACT Blinking Amber Data transmitting
Link/ACT Green Valid connection on LAN port at 1000Mbps Blinking Green Data transmitting on LAN port at 1000Mbps
Steady Green Power on Blinking Green System starting\ closing Off Power off
(IDE Interface) Green USB device I connected USB I Off No connection Green USB device II connected USB II Off No connection
Amber Valid connection on LAN port at 10/100Mbps Blinking Amber Data transmitting on LAN port at 10/100Mbps Off Invalid connection on LAN port
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Rear Panel

Reset to Default Button
Press and hold the Reset Defa ul t Button for 4 seconds to reset all configurations to factory default settings.
Note:
1. All configurations that are done by users will be removed from the device.
2. The device also supports restoring factory default settings by software. T o get instruction restoring factory default parameters, see” Reset to Factory Default
LAN Port
Connect the port with RJ-45 cable to your switch or IP sharing router.
Note: To get instruction connecting the device to your LAN, refer to “Making Connection with the Device”.
Power Adapter Socket
The socket for connecting the power adapter
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Installation Guide

Hardware Installation

Install a Hard Disk Drive for the Device

1.
Lie the device down as the following picture. Please make sure that the device is oriented correctly.
2. Unscrew the screws on both the top and bottom side of the device.
3. Remove the top case from the bottom evenly.
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4. Please make sure that the HD jumper should be located for Master operation
mode. Note: The jumper locations differ from each HD; for the correct Jumper settings, please refer to the instruction that came with your Hard Disk.
5. Insert the IDE connector into the IDE
socket on the Hard Drive. Make sure the
pin 1 on the cable is connected to pin 1 on
the HD socket. Pin 1 is the red or pink
strip on the edge of an IDE cable. The IDE
cable connector is designed to fit the
shape of most HD connectors in one way.
6. Insert the power connector into the power
socket of your hard disk. The power cable is
designed to go in one way , please check the
shape for correct installation.
7. Secure your hard disk with the included screws in the package.
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8. Place the top cover back on to the device and screw the cover on.

Connect this device to your Local Area Network (LAN)

1. Connect one end of a RJ-45 cable to the LAN port on the device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your IP sharing router or switch

Connect this device to your USB devices

The device equips two USB ports that allow users to connect the device to a USB storage device and a USB printer.
1. Find the USB cable that came with your USB storage or USB printer. Insert the
USB Type A end of the cable to the device, the other end to your USB storage or
USB Printer.
Note: The Type A end of the USB cable is usually the end that connects to your computer.
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2. Insert the other end to your USB storage or USB printer.

Power on the device

1. Connect the included power cord with the
power adapter
2. Connect the connector end to the device and the plug to an outlet.
3. Push the power button to power on.
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Software Installation

Installing the PNMD

This PNMD program helps users to get accessed to those NAS in your LAN. Please follow the instructions to install the software.
1. Insert the CD-Rom that came with this product to your CD-Rom drive. The main
menu pops up automatically. Click the “Install PNMD” button to start installation.
Note: If the auto-run program is not activated, please click on “My Computer”Æ your CD-Rom Drive then click the InstallMenu icon to start the main menu.
2. Click “Next” on the welcome window.
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3. Fill your User Name and Company name in their respective blanks.
Select if you want this software to be used by anyone who uses this computer or yourself only. Click Next to proceed.
4. Choose the destination folder for this software and click “Next” to start
installation. You may click Browse to change the location.
5. Click “Finish” to complete the software installation.
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6. After successful installation, the
desktop.
shortcut shows on your windows
Note: For instructions using the software, please refer to chapter “Making Connection with the Device”.

Installing the EZIP Backup

This EZIP Backup helps users to backup files on your computer to NAS. Please follow the instructions below to install the soft ware.
1. Insert the CD-Rom that came with this product to your CD-Rom drive. The main
menu pops up automatically. Click the “Install EZIP Backup” button to start installation.
Note: If the auto-run program is not activated, please click on “My Computer”Æ your CD-Rom Drive then click the InstallMenu icon to start the main menu.
2. Click “Next” on the welcome window.
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3. Fill your User Name and Company name in their respective blanks.
Select if you want this software to be used by anyone who uses this computer or yourself only. Click Next to proceed.
4.
Choose the destination folder for this software and click “Next” to start installation. You may click Browse to change the location.
5. Click “Finish” to complete the software installation.
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6. After successful installation, the
desktop.
shortcut shows on your windows
Note: For instructions using the software, please refer to chapter “ Using EZIP Backup to backup your files” in Appendix.

Making Connection with the Device

Before You Start

IP Protocol Setup
Configuring the network protocols
For users to launch the device easily, we provide the convenient PNMD software, which detects this device automatically in your LAN.
T o function the PNMD correctly , pl ease make sure that your PC DOES NOT obtain IP address automatically or the PNMD will not be able to initialize the setup procedure according to your network settings.
Note: If you have accessed the device and enabled the DHCP function for the device. You are allowed to use the PNMD without specifying static IP address for your computer. Please note that you should connect your PC and the device to a router with DHCP server.
The following chapter indicates how to configure an IP address for your PC. Users that have had a specified IP, please skip this chapter to “Connect the device with
PNMD” to proceed.
How to configure the TCP/IP network protocol of your PC
Before the following IP protocol settings, you have to get a n IP address in advance. If you don’t have any IP address or you are not going to access the device via our PNMD, please choose an IP between 192.168.1.2~255 as your IP address. Please DO NOT choose 192.168.1.1 for the IP address (192.168.1.1) has be en set as the default IP for this device.
Note:
1. The default network setting of the device: IP address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DHCP Client: Disabled
2. In the following TCP/IP configuration guide, the IP address “192.168.1.2 ” is
assumed to be your IP address.
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How to configure the TCP/IP network protocol
Windows 98/Me:
1. Click on StartÆ SettingsÆ Control PanelÆ Network.
2. Click “TCP/IP Æ (Your Ethernet Adaptor)” then click the “Properties” button.
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3. Click the “IP Address” tab and click on “Specify an IP Address”.
4. Fill in the IP address. State the subnet mask to be 255.255.255.0.
5. Click OK and OK. Now, the system may ask for your Windows disc, follow the
steps then restart your computer.
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How to configure the TCP/IP network protocol
Windows 2000:
1. Click on StartÆ SettingsÆ Network and dial-up connections.
2. Choose Local Area Connection and click Properties.
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