Encore ENNHD-1GS User Manual

ENNHD-1GS

3.5” SATA HDD Network Storage Enclosure

Users Guide
FCC Certifications
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 harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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 B 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 SATA NAS WITH USB.. 6
Key Features...............................................................................6
Front Panel...................................................................................7
Power Button................................................................... 7
LEDs Definition................................................................. 7
Backup Button .................................................................8
eSATA connector ..............................................................8
Rear Panel....................................................................................9
Reset to Default Button......................................................9
LAN Port.........................................................................9
USB 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 LAN.........................................11
Connect this device to your USB devices.........................12
Connect Your eSATA device to this product.................... 12
Power on the device ...............................................................13
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................ 14
Installing the PNMD ................................................................14
Installing the EZIP Backup ................................................... 16
MAKING CONNECTION WITH THE DEVICE ....................... 18
Connecting the device with PNMD......................................18
To access to folders in the device ......................................22
MANAGEMENT GUIDE... 23
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STARTING THE GRAPHIC USER INTERF ACE (GUI)........... 23
USING THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI) ................ 24
Understanding the GUI.......................................................................24
Management items list .......................................................................24
STATUS...................................................................... 26
Items .............................................................................................. 26
Information ...................................................................................... 26
DISK.......................................................................... 27
Folder- Folder Configuration ................................................27
To Configure Folder Properties........................................ 27
To Add a New Folder ..................................................... 31
To Delete a Folder......................................................... 32
Disk- HD Configuration..........................................................32
NETWORK.................................................................. 34
Host- Host Name Setting......................................................34
IP Address- IP address Setting ...........................................34
To Enable DHCP Client................................................... 34
To Configure the IP Addresses for the Device.................... 34
Jumbo Mode ................................................................ 35
SYSTEM..................................................................... 36
Administrator- Administrator Setting................................36
Time- System Time Setting.................................................. 37
User- User Configuration....................................................... 38
To Configure a User ...................................................... 38
To Add a New User ....................................................... 39
To delete a user ........................................................... 40
Group- Group Configuration.................................................41
To add a new group ...................................................... 41
To delete a group ......................................................... 42
To configure a group..................................................... 42
OPTION...................................................................... 43
FTP- FTP Configuration ..........................................................43
Security IP- IP Filter Setting................................................44
Security MAC- MAC Filter Setting.......................................45
File Download- File Download Configuration...................46
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MAINTENANCE............................................................ 47
Upload/ Download Your Configuration..............................47
Backup the Device Configuration Status:.......................... 47
Reload the Device Configuration Status: .......................... 48
Code Page..................................................................................48
Firmware Upgrade................................................................... 48
Restart the System.................................................................49
Reset to Factory Default........................................................49
Sleep mode................................................................................49
System Shut Down..................................................................49
Load Firmware extensions....................................................50
WEB SERVER............................................................. 51
Web Server................................................................................51
Administration WEB........................................................... 51
Web Server Configuration .................................................... 51
USB ......................................................................... 52
Detail...........................................................................................52
Disk Setup..................................................................................52
USB Storage information ............................................... 52
Printer Setup.............................................................................53
Procedures to setup the printer....................................... 53
Clean Printer Job Queue........................................................57
APPENDIX...................... 58
USING EZIP BACKUP TO BACK UP YOUR FILES............... 58
TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................... 60
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ............................................ 63
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Overview

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

Unpacking information

Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:
1. One Gigabit SATA NAS with USB (Hard Disk not Included)
3. One Quick Installation Guide
5. 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 SATA NAS with USB

Easily back-up your data and share them, this Gi gabit SA T A NAS with USB is a high-speed, economical, powerful NAS (Network Attached Storage), using the efficient SA TA interface and providing an excellent data stor age and sharing solution for your small business, SOHO (Small Office or Home Office) or personal requirement. You may also back-up those files from your USB storage devices with pressing the “Backup” button.
Embedding FTP server and Web 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. It also equips 2* USB ports for your USB storage devices and USB printer. With connection to USB storage, the device shares your files in a more flexible way.
The set-up procedures and operation are simple and user-friendly. The embedded Linux device works highly stable and is affordable for continuous operation.

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 Support one 3.5” SATA HDD up to 1 TB
HDD
Built-in Samba server
Embeds FTP server for FTP clients to
transfer files conveniently. Supports USB memory stick (pen
drive), USB Hard Disk Equips one backup button for copying
files conveniently. Embeds Web server for Web site
construction.
Support firmware update over the
Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Supports 32 concurrently connected
users.
Provides Password security for
management & HD Access
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.
Support eSATA interface connection.
Support AV server Compatible with Windows 95 /98
/98SE /ME /XP /2000 /NT4.0/Linux/ MAC OS
Supports group access management.
Complies with FCC, CE Class B
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
LAN
Backup Steady Amber Data copying from USB I to internal HD. Off Data copying finished.
Steady Blue Power on Blinking Blue System starting\ closing Off Power off Steady Green Valid Connection at 1000 Mbps Blinking Green Data transmitting at 1000 Mbps Steady Amber Valid Connection at 10/100 Mbps Blinking Amber Data transmitting at 10/100 Mbps Blinking Amber Data transmitting on HDD HDD Off No HDD acting Blinking Amber Data transmitting or receiving on eSATA port. eSATA Off Invalid connection on eSATA port. Steady Green Valid connection on USB I port. USB I Off Invalid connection on USBI port. Steady Green Valid connection on USB II port. USB II Off Invalid connection on USBII port. Steady Red HDD has run out of space. HDD FULL Off Space available on HDD
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Backup Button
Press this button to copy those files from USB I port to the internal HD. A new folder will be created automatically in the “share” folder. This new folder is named according to the time you press this button.
Note:
1. Only USB I port support this quick backup function.
2. The Backup LED illuminates while data copying. Do not remove this device from USB I port before the Backup LED turns off.
eSATA connector
Connect this port with your eSATA device.
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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”.
USB Port
Connect this port with your USB Storage devices.
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 HD cover from the device evenly.
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4. Place the Hard Disk drive evenly on the hard disk drive base. Slides the Hard Drive to connect to the connector on the device.
5. Secure your hard disk with the included screws in the package.
6. Place the HD 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
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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 .
1. Find the USB cable that came with your USB storage device. Insert the USB Type A end of the cable to the device, the other end to your USB storage.
Note:
a. The Type A end of the USB cable is usually the end that connects to your
computer.
b. If you are connecting an external HD to the USB ports on the device, we
recommend users to connect the power adapter of the external HD to supply efficient power for your external HD.
2. Insert the other end to your USB storage device.

Connect Your eSATA device to this product

The device equips one eSATA port that allows users to connect the device to an eSATA device. Please find the cable that came with your eSATA device. Connect your device to the “eSATA” port on front panel.
Note: You have to power your eSATA device on before po wering on this product or your eSATA device cannot be detected by this product.
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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 Compute r”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

Connecting the device with PNMD

1. Double click the shortcut on your desktop. The PNMD begins scanning
NAS in your LAN. Please click “Next” to proceed after the W elcome window pops up.
Note: This window pops up only when there is no device detected. It guides users to attach cables for the device. If the PNMD detects this product successfully, the window is not going to appear. Please skip to step 4 to continue.
2. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to power on the device. Click “Next”.
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3. Connect the LAN port to your switch or IP sharing router. The PNMD scanning the device again.
4. After scanning, the menu shows the NAS in your LAN. You may click the
button to search for NAS in your LAN again.
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