Freecom Storage Gateway NETWORK HARD DRIVE User Manual

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STORAGE GATEWAY

NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / STORAGE SERVER

BACKUP SERVER / EMAIL SERVER / ROUTER / AND MORE

MANUAL

STORAGE GATEWAY WLAN

NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / STORAGE SERVER

BACKUP SERVER / EMAIL SERVER / ROUTER / AND MORE

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of the Freecom™ Storage Gateway (FSG). The FSG provides central network storage or Network Attached Storage (NAS) and a secure connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external modem.

If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing basics, refer to Appendix B, "Networks and Routing Basics", to become more familiar with the terminology and procedures used in this manual.

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Warning !

All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. This device was designed for home or office use.

Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B.

Freecom Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use of a Freecom system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances.

To prevent data loss, make a backup copy of your data each time before reconfiguring the hard drive.

Table of Contents

User manual

General Information .............................................................................................................................. page 4

Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................. page 7

Chapter 1:

Connecting / Installing FSG ................................................................................................................ page 13

Chapter 2:

Get to Know Your FSG .......................................................................................................................... page 15

Chapter 3:

FSG Functions ........................................................................................................................................... page 33

Chapter 4:

The Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard .......................................................................................... page75

Chapter 5:

FSG in everyday use ............................................................................................................................... page 81

Apendix:

Appendix A ................................................................................................................................................ page 112

Appendix B ................................................................................................................................................ page 113

Appendix C ................................................................................................................................................ page 121

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

General Information

Package contents

Please check the contents of the box to ensure it includes following items:

• Freecom FSG drive

• Power pack

• Network cable (UTP)

• Base

• Wall mounting

• CD-ROM with instruction manual and application software

• Quick installation guide

• Safety guide

Technical Support

For any technical questions, please visit our web site at www.freecom.com or at the site created specifically of this product, www.openfsg.com. These websites offer a range of information, answers to frequently asked questions, firmware and product guides (available for download). You can also use our forum to exchange experience with other users or discuss any problems or difficulties you may be having. Or else contact Freecom Support for more in-depth assistance.

Freecom on the net

The FSG and other Freecom products including documentation, drivers, and other information can be found on a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.freecom.com. A connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox are required.

General Information

Related Publications

There is a lot of information available on the internet that can help you achieve what you want. In this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet. The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at many other sites worldwide.

For more information about address assignment, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.

For more information about IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT).

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Freecom reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Freecom does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Trademarks

Freecom is a trademark of Freecom Technologies.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

System Requirements

The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure troublefree operation.

Hardware Requirements

In order to use the Freecom FSG, following components are needed:

• Intel Pentium II 233MHz or higher

• 64MB RAM or higher

• CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software

• LAN

• Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver/software updates and downloads

Software Requirements

• Windows 98 SE

• Windows Me

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows NT

• MacOS 8.6 or 9.x

• MacOS X

• Linux Kernel 2.2 or higher

Safety precautions

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom FSG functions properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage the FSG.

• Do not drop the Freecom FSG or expose it to other kinds of sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard drive.

• Do not use the Freecom FSG when the ambient temperature is below 10°C or above 45°C.

• If the Freecom FSG is moved from a cool environment to a warmer environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure, which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.

• Do not place liquids or drinks on the FSG. When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.

• Do not use the FSG in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the FSG.

• Opening the FSG will void the warranty.

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

Advantages of the Freecom Storage Gateway FSG

The Freecom Storage Gateway is the perfect solution for home and small business use. Thanks to its fast and easy installation, you are up and running the FSG in no time at all.

With its integrated router function, secure Internet access is child's play. Simply plug in a DSL modem on the FSG's WAN port and every computer in the network has access to the Internet immediately. Plus its integrated firewall protects every PC against hackers.

FSG is a combination hard drive, server (3 x LAN, 1 x WLAN) and USB server (4 x USB 2.0 High Speed). This reduces the number of devices you need. Most of the FSG functions can be used with little previous knowledge.

File server

Save your data centrally on FSG and make it accessible to all PCs in the network.

Web server

Save your websites on the FSG and put them directly online.

FTP server

The built-in FTP server allows you to access data from any PC over the Internet.

LAN router

Network several PCs over the three available LAN ports and access the Internet from any computer.

USB server

Increase your storage space by attaching additional devices (e.g., external hard-drives) and let other network devices use this disk space.

USB printer server

Connect a USB printer and use it as your network printer.

Media server

Play multimedia files (films, music, images) on any attached client (for example, the network media player).

Firewall

The integrated firewall protects your data from hackers.

eSATA interface

Connect an external SATA drive such as a hard drive and increase your storage capacity in the process.

Mail server

Use the mail server to set up an individual e-mail account for each user. Users can get their e-mails from an e-mail client through the FSG.

PHP & MySQL

Create forums, guestbooks et al. with PHP and MySQL, and add them to your homepage.

Open Source Firmware

You are familiar with Linux and want to add more features to your FSG? No problem. Firmware is available free of charge and open to modification (The user assumes all risks relating to any modification he/she may perform.).

Advantages of the Freecom Storage Gateway FSG

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

Software features

Network transport protocols

TCP/IP

Network file protocols

Microsoft Network CIFS

Client support

Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 Server

Apple Macintosh OS 8.x/9.x/10.x

Network settings

DHCP

Manual configuration

System management

Web-based configuration

Configuration wizard

Internet services

HTTP (with PHP)

FTP

SQL

SSH

Mail

UpnP

Dynamic DNS

NTP

Security

Supports user, group and file shares

System configuration

Number of users: unlimited

Number of groups: unlimited

Software features

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

Router

PPPoE

DHCP client

Fixed IP

Firewall

Port forwarding

Hardware features

Processor

Intel XScale IXP422

64 MB RAM

4 MB Flash

Network connection

3x LAN, 1x WAN RJ-45 100 Mbps

USB

4x USB 2.0 480 Mbps for up to four printers or four mass storage devices

S-ATA

1 x eSATA HDD interface

Fan

Temperature-controlled fan

HDD

80/160/250/400/500 GB (depended on model)

HDD sleep mode for lower power consumption and reduced noise

Electrical requirements

Voltage: 100 - 240 V DC

Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz, single-phase

Environmental requirements

Operating temperature: 10 - 45° C (50 - 122° F)

Storage temperature: -10 - 70° C (-40 - 185° F)

Humidity: 20 - 80 % relative humidity, no condensation

Maximum operating altitude (above sea level): 3000 m (9900 ft)

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions: L x W x H: 17.5 x 14 x 4.4 cm / 6.9 x 5.5 x 1.7 inch

Weight: 950 g

Chapter 1: Connecting / Installing FSG

1.1 Hardware Installation

Setup of the FSG is performed using the following steps:

1. Plug the FSG's power cord into a power outlet.

2. Switch on DHCP on the PC, a DHCP server is automatically on on the FSG

3. Connect the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the rear of FSG into one of the LAN ports (1,2 or 3). Connect the other end of the cable directly to the PC.

4. Check the LINK/ACT light on the UTP port you have connected on the FSG-3. If it is lit, then your FSG is connected properly.

Connecting / Installing FSG

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

1.2 Software

The Freecom Storage Gateway wizard quickly detects and performs the basic set-up of your FSG. When you start it, it displays all FSGs available in your network and helps you configure the FSG as a printer server or create network folders.

1. Install the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard (FSGW) from the enclosed Manual & Application CD.

2. Start the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard.

3. Check the FSGW whether your FSG was detected. This may take some time. If your FSG is not immediately detected, click "Search again for available Freecom Storage Gateway devices" to repeat the search.

4. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard, please refer to chapter 11.

Chapter 2: Get to Know Your FSG

This chapter describes the lights and mechanical layout of the FSG.

2.1 FSG connectors, LEDs and buttons

The FSG Front panel

The front panel consists of:

1. Power on

2. Power on LED

3. LED ring

4. USB host port type A (front 1)

5. USB LED

6. USB host port type A (front 2)

7. USB unplug button

8. SATA LED

9. WAN LED

10. WLAN LED

1./2.

10.

Get to Know Your FSG

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 10.

4. 11. 8. 9.

The FSG Back panel

The back panel consists of:

1. WLAN antenna connector

2. Fan inlet

3. 12 V DC power jack

4. eSATA connector

5. Hardware reset button

6. WAN port

7. LAN ports 1, 2 and 3

8. USB host port type A (back 1)

9. USB host port type A (back 2)

10. Kensington lock

Get to Know Your FSG

Front

Display

Solid blue

Flash regularly

or intermittently

OFF

POWER (LED

SYNC Button)

System boots

System ready or in Standby

mode

LED ring

Normal mode

HDD activity

No power

supply

S-ATA LED

S-ATA device

connected

No device

connected / Error

WAN LED

WAN

connected

connection /

Error

WAN LED

WLAN is enabled

WLAN is

disabled

USB LED

WLAN is enabled

WLAN is disabled

Display

Solid blue

Flashes

intermittently

OFF

Green

Connection is active

Possible network

collisions

No connection / Error

Yellow

High-speed Ethernet

(100 Mbit/s)

Sending or receiving

data

10 Mbit/s Ethernet

Green

Connection is active

Possible network

collisions

No connection / Error

Yellow

High-speed Ethernet

(100 Mbit/s)

Sending or receiving

data

10 Mbit/s Ethernet

LAN LED WAN LED

Back

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

Quick Setup

2.2 FSG configuration wizard

The configuration wizard is integrated into the web interface and helps you to configure the basic settings on your FSG. This in turn ensures you can work with the FSG in the shortest time possible.

2.2.1 Starting the FSG configuration

To use the wizard, please go to the configuration page of your FSG by starting any web browser (Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox etc.) and entering the hostname 'FSG' * or the IP address '192.168.1.1'* in the address bar. Click 'Enter Configuration' and log on under the username 'admin' and the password 'admin'*.

* These are the factory defaults. If you have already changed these settings, enter the new

username and password.

2.2.2 Starting the wizard

Click 'Wizard' in the top menu bar.

2.2.3 Changing the administrator password

Start the wizard and then click 'Next'. You now have the option of changing the administrator password.

First enter the old password (factory default setting: 'admin') and then type in the new password twice. Now click 'Next'.

Note: We recommend changing the password because every FSG comes with the administrator password 'admin', in other words any person who knows your IP address could potentially access your FSG.

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Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

2.2.4 Changing date and time

You can change the date and time on the FSG in this window by simply entering the new values and clicking 'Next'.

2.2.5 WAN settings

If you are planning to connect the FSG to a router, hit 'Yes' and then 'Next'. If not, press 'No' and then 'Next'.

Do you want your FSG to have a fixed IP address (WAN port)? If yes, select 'Yes' and press 'Next'. If this is not the case, press 'No' and then 'Next'.

Fixed IP address

You can enter the IP address, subnet mask, Gateway and (multiple) DNS servers to be used by the FSG WAN port in this form.

IP address: Enter an IP address that falls within your router's address

range.

This IP address provide you with access to the FSG from within your local network.

Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask of your router (example:

255.255.255.0).

Standard Gateway: IP address of your router, e.g., 192.168.2.1.

DNS servers: Enter the IP address of your router here.

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Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

Without router (when selecting 'No')

If you intend to use your FSG as a router and to access the Internet, click 'Yes' and then 'Next'. If not, press 'No' then 'next'.

DSL

You can enter the DSL login data from your provider here and enable 'Dial on demand' if you are using a DSL package with restricted minutes. In this case, the Internet connection is only established when a query is sent to the Internet.

Services

FSG has several useful services which you can configure in the coming sections.

2.2.6 Services

FSG has several useful services which you can configure in the coming sections.

Windows File Sharing (SMB)

SMB is used by Windows to transfer files and for printing services.

It allows you to enable Windows File Sharing service for the WAN port (for example, to access this via a router).

HTTP server

An HTTP server is a server service that provides information in accordance with the HTTP protocol. The data is accessed using HTTP URLs.

You are given the option here of specifying whether or not the HTTP server can be accessed from outside the network (Internet).

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Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

FTP server

You can enable the FTP server and specify whether it can be accessed only internally (within your network) or also from the outside.

SSH server

On this screen you can enable the SSH server and specify whether it can be accessed only internally (within your network) or also from outside the network.

2.2.7 Users

You can enter several users with or without a password in this screen. The added users are able to access the FSG via SMB, HTTP or FTP if these services are enabled. If you plan on leaving this area blank, skip to 9.1.9.

2.2.8 Folders

This screen allows you to create a folder on the FSG. All users added previously have access to this folder.

By creating this folder, you only have to copy files that you want to make available to all users one time to this location. You would otherwise be required to copy these files and paste them in each of individual user folders.

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Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

2.2.9 Finish

Click 'Finish' to save your settings.

2.3 Internet access

If you have not already set up your Internet connection in the FSG configuration described above, you may do so at any other time in the future. This is done by clicking 'Connections" – 'WAN' in the FSG menu. Enable 'Run DSL Client' and then enter the login data.

2.4 Accessing data via SMB

Windows

Open Windows Explorer and enter either

\\fsg* or

\\192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings.

Enter your username and password for accessing the FSG. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the FSG.

Linux

Open the file browser (Konqueror, for instance) and enter

smb://fsg* or

smb://192.168.1.1*

Enter your username and password for accessing the FSG. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the FSG.

Mac OS

Mac OS X Vers.10.3 and higher

Select 'Go To' -> 'Connect with Server...'from the menu bar. The FSG address is:

smb://192.168.1.1* or else

smb://FSG_NAME (factory default is smb://FSG).

Accessing data via SMB

* Factory defaults. If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new

settings.

Freecom Storage Gateway (FSG)

2.5 Accessing data via SMB

Windows

Open Windows Explorer and enter either

\\fsg* or

\\192.168.1.1

in the address bar.

If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings.

Enter your username and password for accessing the FSG. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the FSG.

Linux

Open the file browser (Konqueror, for instance) and enter

smb://fsg* or

smb://192.168.1.1*

Enter your username and password for accessing the FSG. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the FSG.

Mac OS

Mac OS X Vers.10.3 and higher

Select 'Go To' -> 'Connect with Server...' from the menu bar. The FSG address is:

smb://192.168.1.1* or else

smb://FSG_NAME (factory default: smb://FSG).

* Factory defaults. If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new

settings.

Click 'Connect'. You now need to select a shared folder on the next screen. Press OK to continue.

Enter the workgroup, your username and password for accessing the FSG. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the FSG.

Note: You set the workgroup name of the FSG under 'Connection'-& 'LAN' in FSG Configuration menu.

Accessing data via SMB

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After pressing OK, the FSG is configured and an icon appears on your computer desktop.

To access all the FSG folders that your username has been assigned user privileges, simply double-click this icon.

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