Freecom Technologies Storage Gateway NETWORK HARD DRIVE User Manual

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MANUAL

STORAGE GATEWAY

NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / STORAGE SERVER

BACKUP SERVER / EMAIL SERVER / ROUTER / AND MORE

STORAGE GATEWAY WLAN

NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / STORAGE SERVER

BACKUP SERVER / EMAIL SERVER / ROUTER / AND MORE

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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).

Advantages of the Freecom Storage Gateway FSG

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.).

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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

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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

Connecting / Installing FSG

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.

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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.

Get to Know Your FSG

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.

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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

4. 11. 8. 9.

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

Get to Know Your FSG

Front

Display

Solid blue

Flash regularly

or intermittently

OFF

Back

Display

Solid blue

Flashes

intermittently

POWER (LED

SYNC Button)

System boots

System ready or in Standby

mode

Green

Connection is active

Possible network

collisions

LED ring

Normal mode

HDD activity

No power

supply

LAN LED WAN LED

High-speed Ethernet

Sending or receiving

connected / Error

Yellow

(100 Mbit/s)

data

S-ATA LED

S-ATA device

connected

No device

WAN LED

WAN

connected

connection /

Error

Green

Connection is active

Possible network

collisions

WAN LED

disabled

USB LED

WLAN is enabled

WLAN is

High-speed Ethernet

Sending or receiving

Yellow

(100 Mbit/s)

data

WLAN is enabled

WLAN is disabled

OFF

No connection / Error

10 Mbit/s Ethernet

No connection / Error

10 Mbit/s Ethernet

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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.

Quick Set-up

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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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'.

Quick Set-up

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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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.

Quick Set-up

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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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.

Quick Set-up

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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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.

Accessing data via SMB

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).

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

settings.

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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.

Accessing data via SMB

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.

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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.

Accessing data via HTTP

2.6 Accessing data via HTTP

Note: You have read but not write access with HTTP.

Local access

Open your browser and enter either bar. Click 'Enter as User' and log on as Admin or as a user. You may now view or download any file in your folder (as a user) or anywhere on the FSG (as the administrator).

Accessing over the Internet

To do so, you need to enable the option 'Open HTTP server to the outside' under 'Services' -> 'HTTP Server' in the FSG configuration menu.

Then open your browser and enter your Internet IP address in the address bar. This can be found in the FSG's configuration menu under 'Information' -> 'Network'-> 'WAN Port'

- 'IP Address' if you have connected your FSG directly to a DSL modem. If your FSG is connected to a router, please check in your router's configuration menu.

You may likewise use your DynDNS address (for more information, refer to chapter

10.5.2.

Click 'Enter as User' and log on as Admin or as a user. You may now view and download any file in your folder (as user) or anywhere on the FSG (as administrator).

"http://fsg"* or "http://192.168.1.1"* in the address

* If you have changed the hostname or the IP address of the FSG, please use the new settings here.

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2.7 Accessing data via FTP

Note: Not all browsers can upload data via FTP. Those that can include Internet Explorer and Konqueror. We recommend using FTP client software such as WS_FTP, SmartFTP or CuteFTP.

Local access

Enable the FTP Server option (Service -> FTP Server - Run FTP server). Use any FTP client software or open your browser and enter

ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@192.168.1.1

ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@fsg.

Accessing via the Internet

Enable FTP for the Internet (Service -> FTP Server -> Open FTP server for the outside). Use any FTP client software or open your browser and enter

ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@YOUR_INTERNET_IP

ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@YOUR_DYNDNS_HOST.

USERNAME = your username

USERPASSWORD = your user password

YOUR_INTERNET_IP = your WAN IP address

YOUR_DYNDNS_HOST = your Dynamic DNS address

FSG Functions

a different network

encryption technique

Chapter 3: FSG Functions

3.1 Overview

Administration

Folders Create folders on the FSG-3

Connections

Users

Groups

Administrator

LAN

WAN

WAN Options

VPN

Wireless

Edit user settings

Edit group settings

Change administrator password

Configure your LAN connection

Setup your connection to the internet or

Advanced WAN options (expert options)

Setup and edit VPN connections

Switch WLAN on and off, select

Wireless ACL

Define WLAN filter rules.

Configure the web server settings

previously saved configuration file.

server.

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Services

DHCP Server

Setup DHCP server to automatically

configure clients

Configuration

Dynamic DNS

HTTP Server

File Server (CIFS)

FTP Server

SSH Server

Port Forwarding

Save configuration

Restore configuration

Reset configuration

Configure the DynDNS options of the

FSG-3

Configure Windows File Sharing through

the WAN port

Configure the FTP server settings to

upload and download files

Configure the SSH server (secure

terminal server)

Configure ports to be forwarded to

certain PCs in the LAN

Save the current configuration on your

com

uter.

Restore a configuration from a

Hardware

Date & Time

Set date & time manually or from a time

Update Firmware

Harddrive

Fan Control

Update firmware here

Configure hard disk settings

Configure fan settings

FSG Functions

Reboot

Reboot the FSG

Shutdown the FSG.

System

eSATA devices.

Information

Shutdown

Version

Devices

Network

Wireless Network

Logs

Shut Down

Shows copyright information

Shows system information

Firmware and operating system version

information

Shows status of attached USB and

Display connection setting for WAN and

LAN connection.

Get information about the WLAN Port

and the connected stations.

View log files for several FSG functions.

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3.2 Administration

3.2.1 Users

Go to Administration -> Users.

You can manage access privileges to the FSG by creating new users.

• When you click 'New', a dialog box appears on the screen where you can add new users.

- Enter a username and password.

- Confirm the password.

- In the 'User disk quota' field, you can limit the storage space for each user. For

instance, enter '50' (50 GB) or 50m (50 MB) as the limit. If you enter '0', the user is given unlimited space on the FSG.

Note: The allocated space only includes files personally added by the user and not those entered by others. If, for instance, the administrator writes data to the user's folder, this does not count towards the user's total allotment.

- To grant the user read-only access, click 'User has read-only access onto the FTP

server'. If this field is not enabled, the user has read and write access.

Administration

• To edit the user settings at a later time, click the user followed by the 'Properties' button.

• To remove this user, click this entry followed by the 'Delete' button.

Please confirm that you really want to perform this operation by pressing 'Yes, I want to delete the user and all its data'.

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3.2.2 Groups

Go to Administration -> Groups.

Access control for all file access systems (FTP, HTTP and SMB) is structured around either group or user access rights (privileges). You can add or remove access rights in this window. If a group is assigned privileges or has them revoked, these are assigned / revoked for all users in this group.

• When you click 'New', a dialog box appears on the screen where you can add new groups.

• You can add new users or edit the group settings by selecting a group and clicking the 'Properties' button.

• If you select a group and hit the 'Delete' button, the group, but not the users in the group, is deleted.

3.2.3 Administrator

Go to Administration -> Administrator.

Here you can alter the administrator password. Please enter the old password, the new password and a retype of the new password.

If you have completely lost your administrator password, please do a reset to default values as described in Reset.

Administration

3.3 Folders

Go to 'Folders'.

The access control for all file retrieval systems (FTP, HTTP and SMB) is based on either group or user access rights. Access permissions can be set or removed using these menus. Folder permissions can be given either to a group or a user or both.

• Pressing the Add button gives you a dialog to add new folders. These folders will be created.

• Selecting a folder and pressing the properties button will allow you to edit the folder settings and add groups or users.

• Selecting a folder and pressing the delete button will delete the folder.

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3.4 Connections

3.4.1 LAN

Go to Connections –> LAN.

Here you can set up your connection to the local area network (LAN).

Options Description

IP address This is the IP address your FSG uses in your LAN

IP subnet mask This is your subnet mask

Workgroup This is the name of the workgroup where your FSG is located.

Router name Name of the FSG in the LAN. This name can be used to access

the web configuration (e.g. http://FSG) instead of using the IP address. This makes it easier for the user to access the web interface.

3.4.2 WAN

Go to Connections –> WAN.

You can configure your connection to the Internet or any other network on this screen.

Administration

Options Description

Run DHCP Client Enables the DHCP Client option. If the WAN port is con-

nected to a DHCP server (e.g., another router), you will need to set up the WAN connection using this option.

Run DSL Client If the WAN port is connected directly to a DSL or cable

modem, you will need to enter information provided by your provider in several fields. This option allows you to set up PPPoE or other types of DSL or cable connections.

Password Password that you received from your ISP.

Retype Password Re-enter your password that you received from your ISP.

Dial on Demand A DSL connection is established only when a PC in the

network requests one.

Idle time (in seconds) Use this option if you are only given a limited contingent

of online hours each month. The DSL connection is disconnected if the user does not send or receive data within a set period of time (in seconds).

Use fixed IP This allows you to manually enter the IP address for

thenetwork connection. This is your fixed IP address; please ask your ISP or network manager for this information.

Subnet mask Subnet mask; please ask your ISP or network manager for

this information.

Default gateway Your ISP's gateway address; please ask your ISP or net-

work manager for this information. If your FSG is connected to a router, please enter the router's IP address in this field.

DNS servers Your ISP's DNS server address; please ask your ISP or

network manager for this information. If your FSG is connected behind a router, please enter the router's IP address in this field.

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3.4.3 WAN options

Go to Connections –> WAN Options.

ATTENTION: These options are intended for expert users only. Only change these settings if you know what you are doing!

Options Description

MTU (for DSL only) MTU settings (MTU = Maximum Transfer Unit) (In Bytes)

Answer ICMP packets This will allow others to ping the host. It is good for (ping etc) debugging but it can be asecurity hazard!

Enable exposed host Enabling this will allow one PC on the LAN to act as if it

bypasses the firewall completely and has a direct connection to the internet (Attention: An exposed host is computer that virtually has a direct connection to the internet. This is a big security risk, not only to this computer but to the whole LAN!).

IP address Exposed host IP address.

Enable hardware This will enable you to set the MAC address of the WAN address cloning connection so it matches the address your ISP authenti-

cates by.

MAC address This is the MAC address your WAN port will be cloned to.

Open SBM/CIFS on This will open SMB/CIFS for the WAN port. Only needs to WAN port be enabled when the FSG is used behind a router.

Administration

3.4.4 VPN

Go to Connections –> VPN.

The VPN connections listed here are shown with name, status, operation, Remote Host and Remote Net.

• If you are adding a new dedicated connection, click 'Add connection'.

• To view and edit the properties of the existing connection, select the connection and click 'Properties'.

• To remove a connection, click 'Delete connection'.

• To view the status of your connections, click 'Show status'.

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Adding a new connection

To add a new VPN connection, click the 'Add connection' button.

Options Description

Status You can choose to enable or disable the connection.

Name* This is the name which will refer to the VPN connection. It is

used for internal use only.

Remote Host IP* This is the IP address of the remote host you wish to reach. If

you which to allow any IP (Road Warrior) type enter: 0.0.0.0.

Remote Network* This is the remote network you wish to reach. Example:

192.168.20.0/24

ESP encryption ESP encryption options

IKE encryption IKE encryption options

Pre-Shared Key Fill in your pre-shared key here. Please ask your network

administrator for more info

Action You can specify if you want a listening only connection or a

full connection.

Alive ping IP Here you can enter an IP address where a ping is sent every 15

minutes. This maintains a connection whenever the server times out due to lack of activity on the other side.

Additional subnet If you want to route another subnet via the VPN tunnel, enter

its IP address here (e.g., 192.168.50.0/24).

* Fields with an asterisk (*) need to be filled out. All the rest is for experts and can be left as is.

Administration

3.4.5 WLAN

Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a network structure that does not utilize any cables. WLAN allows you to connect your FSG to other WLAN-capable mobile devices.

enable WLAN Enable and disable WLAN.

Network Name (ESSID) The name of the network identified by the FSG (any name

can be entered here).

IP address Shows the LAN IP of your FSG.

without encryption Sets the FSG connection type to no encryption. Using this

type of connection may present a serious security risk because all WLAN-capable devices in your network are able to access your shared connection! Only use this connection type for test purposes and do not use it under any circumstances if your FSG contains confidential information.

directories, files, and Internet

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enable WEP encryption The Wired Equivalent Privacy, or WEP encryption for short,

enables you to protect your FSG connection against unintended access. The WEP key has to be either 10 or 26 characters in length and use the hexadecimal format. Characters permitted: 0123456789ABCDEF. Please write down the code you have entered. This needs to be entered on all of the devices that access your FSG. An example of a 10-character code: FF37AC99B1

Do not use the code provided above.

You should only use WEP if your terminal device does not support WPA encryption as the WEP standard is out-ofdate and not secure.

enable WPA encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an encrypted connection

type that protects your network against unintended access. If you intend to use WAP, you will need to create an authorization key used by the devices to log on to your FSG. Please make a note of the key.

We highly recommend using WAP encryption.

WPA-PSK key You need to enter an authorization key in this window if

the 'WAP encryption' option is enabled. This is used by the devices to log on to your FSG via WLAN. PSF, short for PreShared Key, is a WEP protocol extension. The key should contain no less than 8 and no more than 63 characters.

Administration

encryption You can choose the type of encryption for the selected

key type from this drop down menu.

The following options are available:

WPA (TKIP) TKIP is the most basic method of encryption in WPA. All

devices that support WPA can use this method.

WPA2 CCMP WPA2 is an upgraded version of WPA. The method of

encryption is an enhanced version of WPA. WPA2 is however not supported by all devices.

WPA and WPA2 When this option is selected, your FSG determines which

method to use to connect a device to your FSG.

3.4.6 Wireless ACL

Wireless ALC enables you to filter devices attempting to access your WLANs based on their MAC address. This method of access filtering is not secure and should only be used in combination with WPA as many devices allow the user to manually change the MAC address.

Access list policy This option allows you to set the connection filter for

WLAN access. This option filters the devices according to their MAC address and is therefore not secure!

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Open to every client When this option is selected, no type of filtering takes

place. All devices can connect to your FSG.

allow all in list All devices in the filter list are granted access.

deny all in list All devices contained in the filter list are denied access.

New Press the 'New' button to add devices to the filter list.

Properties This properties window allows you to edit the settings for

your filter entries.

Delete Press 'Delete' to remove the selected filter entry from the

list.

Status: enabled: activates the filter; disabled: deactivates the

filter

Name: You enter a name for the filter here in this field.

Hardware address The user needs to enter the MAC address for these filter

rules (MAC address) (see example).

Services

3.5 Services

3.5.1 DHCP server

Go to Services –> DHCP Server.

The DHCP server is responsible for giving dynamic IP addresses to the computers on the LAN. For more information, please read Networks and Router Basics.

Options Description

Start DHCP server Check this if you want to run the DHCP server. Do not run the

DHCP server if you use fixed IP addresses.

Subnet mask The subnet mask in use for the DHCP server.

Gateway The IP address of the gateway the DHCP clients should be

automatically forwarded to if they want to reach external sites. This address should usually be the FSG itself, unless a different gateway is running.

Domain name server The IP address of the DNS server the clients should query. This

should be the FSG IP address or an other DNS system.

IP address range The range of IP addresses the DHCP server can use.

IP release time The time between refreshing IP addresses given to DHCP

clients.

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3.5.2 Dynamic DNS

Go to Services -> Dynamic DNS.

Dynamic Domain Name System gives the ability to provide an official DNS name such as www.yourname.com to the dynamic IP address you have gotten from your ISP. You will need to register at one of the listed providers. Please see their websites for further details.

Options Description

Run dynamic DNS client Check this if you want to enable the Dynamic DNS client

Service Several different Service providers are supported. These are

dyndns.org, dtdns.com, no-ip.com. Register at the website of one of the service providers and fill in the required information

Host This is the domain name you registered at the DDNS service

provider

Username This is the username you registered at the DDNS service

provider

Password This is the password you registered at the DDNS service

provider

Retype password This is the password you registered at the DDNS service

provider again

Configuration

3.5.3 HTTP Server

Go to Services -> HTTP Server.

Use these settings to configure the web server. The web server in use is a version of Apache.

Options Description

Open HTTP server to This allows the http server to be reached from IP addresses the outside whose source address is located somewhere on the

internet (if enabled, it is recommended to use SSL encryption as well).

Use SSL encryption This will allow SSL encrypted pages (https) This is a security

feature (If enabled, device is reachable via https://ip.address, otherwise via http://ip.address).

Access for configuration Provides access to the FSG web interface from the outside.

pages from the outside (e.g., Internet)

Configuration You open and configure the existing Web Front Pages here.

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Web Front Pages and Aliases

Go to Services -> HTTP Server -> Configuration -> New.

Options Explanation

Name Enter a name for your homepage here.

DNS Name Enter the DNS name for the homepage that you regis-

tered with a Dynamic DNS provider.

Port Enter the port that you want to use to access your

homepage. (We recommend using port 80. If another port is selected, you will need to enter the port each time you access the page. Example: hhtp:ip-address:81 for port 81.)

Folder Select the folder where your homepage is stored.

Enable PHP 4 Enables PHP-4 support for this DNS name.

Configuration

Web Page Aliases

Options Explanation

Name Enter a name for your alias.

Alias Enter a name used to access your alias (e.g., music) if you

want your alias to be reached at www.yourname.com/music.

Path Enter the folder path on the FSG used to access the alias.

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3.5.4 File Server (CIFS)

Go to Services -> File Server (CIFS).

You can enable Windows File Sharing for the outside via the WAN port on this screen. This enables you to access your FSG over the Internet using Windows Explorer by entering your Dynamic DNS hostname. This is done by typing in \\www.yourname.com in the address bar (type in your Dynamic DNS hostname instead of www.yourname.com).

Configuration

3.5.5 FTP Server

Go to Services -> FTP Server.

This is a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) based server.

Options Explanation

run FTP server Turn on the FTP server.

open FTP server for The FTP server may now be accessed by Internet users from

the outside the outside (only functions internally, not in the Internet).

Use SSL encryption Activates SSL encryption for FTP. Is not supported by all

browsers.

TCP port Enter a port here if you do not want to use the default

port for FTP (port 21).

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3.5.6 SSH Server

Go to Services -> SSH Server.

The SSH server is a secure terminal client that can be used to perform advanced configuration settings. Please only use this where required because it may present a security risk. All users with a user account on the FSG can access the FSG.

Options Explanation

Run SSH server Start/stop server

Open SSH server to the The SSH may now be accessed by outside outside Internet users through the WAN port.

Attention: Starting the SSH server represents a security risk. Only do this if you trust the users!

Configuration

3.5.7 Port forwarding

Go to Services -> Port forwarding.

Port forwarding is a type of NAT (Network Address Translation). It permits certain ports to access select PCs within the local area network from the Internet. This is a method used to circumvent the firewall. The list indicates which ports are forwarded to which IP addresses in the LAN. Click 'New' to create a new port forwarding.

Options Explanation

Name Can be any random name.

Status Shows the status of port forwarding for the requested

port (enabled or disabled).

Port You can enter the port(s) that you want to forward to the

PC with the IP address as indicated below. You can enter several ports separated by commas (e.g., 21, 23, 80). If you enter a colon, a range of ports is selected (e.g., 2600:2700).

Protocol Shows the protocol selected for the forwarding port (TCP

or UDP).

IP address Shows the internal IP address of the PC the port is for-

warded to.

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3.5.8 Mail server

Select Services -> Mail Server.

The mail server allows you to set up provider independent e-mail addresses for use by individuals using your FSG. If you do not have your own domain name, you may also use a Dynamic DNS address here. Example: Your DynDNS address is test.yourdyndns.org. The admin e-mail address in the case would be admin@testyourdyndns.org.

Fetchmail allows you to retrieve e-mails from other accounts and manage them centrally on your FSG.

For more details on using the mail server, please refer to the chapter 'Setting up the FSG Mail Server'.

Options Explanation

Run Mail Server Enables the mail server.

Open IMAP and POP3 Permits the use of IMAP and POP3 server for the outside via the WAN port.

Open SMTP server for Permits the use of SMTP via the WAN port. the outside

Run Fetchmail daemon Starts Fetchmail. Fetchmail allows you to get e-mails from

other e-mail accounts and allocate them to specific FSG users. Fetchmail checks all accounts at preset intervals for new e-mails.

Explanation of Configuration Options

To set up Fetchmail, click 'New' in the 'Fetchmail Account Configuration' section. You need to enter the details required to retrieve e-mails here.

Options Explanation

External / Account Login Enter an e-mail account from which the e-mails are re-

trieved.

External POP/IMAP Server Enter the POP/IMAP server for the e-mail account.

Account password Set the password for the e-mail account.

Retype account password Re-enter the password for the e-mail account.

Forward to local user Enter the name of the user's mail folder where the mail is

forwarded (local FSG user).

Choose protocol Select whether to use POP3 or IMAP for fetching e-mails.

Note: Many freemail providers only support POP3.

Keep mail on remote server Enable this option if you do not want the e-mails to be after fetching it deleted from the server after retrieval.

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3.5.9 SQL server

Go to Services -> SQL Server.

The SQL server allows you to create and manage databases via SQL. In this case, use a MySQL client or a PHP script.

Options Explanation

Run SQL server Activates the SQL server.

Open SQL server for Allows you to use the SQL server via the WAN port. the outside

TCP Port The TCP port used for SQL queries.

Administration page Opens the Configuration window where databases and

users are configured.

SQL Administrator If you are no longer able to access SQL when for instance

the user has been deleted, you can set up a new administrator account.

Password Set the password for the SQL administrator in this field.

Re-type password Re-enter the password for the SQL administrator.

Set Account Click here to set up the SQL administrator account.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.5.10 Media server

Open Services -> Media Server.

Options Explanation

Enable Media Server Activate the media server.

Content Folders Display a list of folders on the FSG.

Enable Internet Radio Enables the use of Internet radio through the FSG.

Enable Picture Rescaling Enables you to automatically resize images.

Enable audio format Enables you to resample various audio formats. resampling

Language Menu language for 'Advanced Options'.

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3.6 Configuration

It is possible to save and restore all FSG user settings.

Note: Please do not save your user settings directly on the FSG.

3.6.1 Save configuration

Open Configuration -> Save Configuration.

In this window, you can save the current configuration file on your computer.

After pressing the button, you are asked where you want to save the back-up copy of the configuration file. Select a location and click 'Save Configuration'.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.6.2 Restore Configuration

Open Configuration -> Restore Configuration.

This window offers you the option of restoring a previously saved configuration file.

Press 'Browse' to select an existing backup copy of your configuration file. Then click the 'Restore' button to start the process.

Do not turn the FSG off while the configuration is being restored. This will corrupt and destroy the configuration of your FSG.

A button is provided that allows you to delete all users not found in the restored configuration. All data in these directories is then deleted! If you do not press this button, the user data and logins are not deleted.

You may also select whether to delete the folders of your FSG that do not exist in the restored configuration. All data in these folders is then deleted!

Attention: Please keep in mind that any changes you may have made to the configuration after backing up the restored configuration will be deleted.

Attention: If the Restore Configuration option is enabled, all existing settings will be lost! Please save the current configuration beforehand! The administrator password remains unchanged.

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3.6.3 Reset configuration

Open Configuration -> Reset Configuration.

Please click the reset button to reset the factory default configuration. This does not affect or change the version of firmware. You can delete all users.

You can delete all users and groups with one button. All data is then deleted! If this option is not selected, the user data and logins are not deleted. You may also choose to delete all folders on your FSG. All data in these folders is then erased!

Attention: Removing all users and folders also means that this data is lost.

To reset the hardware, press the Reset button located on the back of the FSG. Do this for instance when you are no longer able to access the web interface. When you press the Reset button, the administrator password is also reset to 'admin'.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.7 Hardware

3.7.1 Date & Time

Open Hardware -> Date & Time.

You may change the date and time on the FSG here. You may change the settings manually or use the Internet time server.

Options Explanation

Time Zone Select your local time zone.

Use European summer Enable this option if you live in a country that uses time rule summer time.

Automatically synchronize When using this option, select a time server and update with an Internet time interval. server

Set manually date and time If you enable this option, please set the date and time

manually.

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3.7.2 Update firmware

Open Hardware -> Update Firmware.

Here you can update the firmware. New firmware usually fixes bugs and adds additional features to your FSG. Check on www.freecom.com if new firmware updates are available for the Freecom Storage Gateway.

Freecom will release new and updated firmware on a regular basis. It is also possible to obtain the source code and create your own firmware.

Attention: Changing the source code of the firmware is at your own risk!

Download the firmware file and click on "Browse" to select the file. Click on "Update firmware" to start the update.

Attention: Updating the firmware is at your own risk! Make sure to make a backup of your current configuration before updating the firmware.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.7.3 Hard drive

Open Hardware -> Harddrive.

You can configure any hard drive setting in this window.

Spin-down time

Hard drives are devices with moving part that create noise and heat, and consume power. If the FSG is not used for an extended period of time, your best option may be to shut down the hard drive. This reduces power consumption and the amount of noise and heat generated. It also increases the operational life of the hard drive. When the hard drive is shutdown, it will take longer to access it initially because the hard drive has to first start spinning.

You can set the time after which the hard disk shuts down following the last access. If you do not want to use this option, please enter 0.

Once you have set the time, click 'Apply'.

Formatting the hard drive

Before formatting the internal HD on the FSG, please read the warning notices. All data is lost during formatting! After reading the warning notices, please press the button to confirm you want to format the hard drive. Then click the 'Format drive' button.

Attention: When you click the 'Format drive' button, all data on the drive is lost! Please make a backup copy before formatting the drive.

Attention: Stop all operations on the device while the drive is being formatted!

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3.7.4 Fan control

Open Hardware -> Fan Control.

This option allows you to adjust the fan speed. Reducing the fan speed means less noise, but higher temperatures in the device. When operating the device in extremely warm conditions or whenever the device is in constant use, we recommend that you increase the fan speed to deliver more cooling capacity.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.8 Information

This is the information menu. It contains diagnostics data and general information.

3.8.1 Copyright

Open Information -> Copyright.

This section contains information on copyrights for your FSG.

3.8.2 System

Open Information -> System.

You will find general system information on available disk space and your processor.

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3.8.3 Version

Open Information -> Version.

This window displays information on the operating system and firmware contained on FSG.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.8.4 Devices

Open Information -> Devices.

This dialog box displays a list of attached devices. Click 'Refresh' in your browser if one of the connected devices is not displayed on the screen.

Note: eSATA are only detected by the FSG once it has been restarted after the device is attached. After restarted the FSG, the eSATA device is detected and is then ready for use.

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3.8.5 Network

Open Information -> Network.

Both LAN and WAN (internet) Network information is found here for the FSG. If you need the IP address of the FSG, please look for it here.

WAN Port:

Status Shows the active status

Hardware Address Shows the MAC address or physical address of the port

IP Address Your outside FSG (WAN) internet IP address assigned by your ISP

Broadcast Address This address is used to ask all computers on a subnet at once

Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask gotten from your ISP

Cable Attached This shows if the cable is attached or not

LAN Port:

Hardware Address Shows the MAC address or physical address of the port

IP Address Your FSG (LAN) internet IP address

Broadcast Address This address is used to ask all computers on a subnet at once

Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask you setup for your network

DNS servers:

Displays a list of DNS servers assigned to you by your provider.

Explanation of Configuration Options

3.8.6 Logs

Open Information -> Logs.

If you encounter problems with you FSG, you can use the log file recording option to locate the issue.

The FSG offers several log files for different software components:

- Kernel

- DSL connection

- DHCP server

- Hotplug

- VPN connections

- Dynamic DNS

- FTP server

- E-mail server

To enable the log function, simply hit the 'Start log file recording' and then press 'Apply'. Select a function (e.g., DSL connection) from the list and click 'Refresh' to update the screen display.

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3.9 Shutdown

This screen allows you to reboot or shutdown the FSG. (You can then safely unplug the device from the power supply.)

Attention: Always shutdown the FSG before unplugging the power supply. If you do not do this, you may damage your drive or corrupt the system.

3.9.1 Reboot

Open Shutdown -> Reboot.

If you encounter any problems with the FSG, it may help if you restart the unit. Click 'Reboot' and the FSG restarts.

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3.9.2 Shut Down

Open Shutdown -> Shut Down.

The FSG shuts down when you press the 'Shutdown' button. When all the lights on the device are off, you can unplug it from the power outlet. This may take a few seconds. Press the Power on button to turn the FSG back on.

Note: The LED ring stays on after the FSG has shut down.

Chapter 4: The Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard

The Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard helps you to locate each FSG in your network. When started, it displays all FSGs available in your network and helps you configure the FSG as a printer server or create network folders. You can also configure the basic settings and quickly find the configuration website using the FSG Wizard. You may also perform any of the functions of the FSG Wizard manually.

Note: The FSGW software only works with Windows.

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4.1 Installation

Please place the Manual & Application CD on the tray. It contains user manuals and software, including the FSG Wizard. Once the CD is inserted, a window should appear automatically on the screen. If this does not happen, pleases proceed as follows:

1. Open your computer Desktop.

2. Double-click the CD drive containing the CD. The CD window should now open.

3. Click 'Install Software' -> 'FSG Wizard'. Follow the instructions for installing the software.

4. Start the FSG Wizard.

4.2 Features of the FSG Wizard

The preset password and login name for the FSG are:

Password: admin

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4.2.1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom Storage Gateway

In this screen, you can set an IP address, subnet mask, device name and workgroup name for your FSG. With this information, it is easy to locate your FSG in the network without the wizard. To change the settings, you have to first enter the administrator password.

4.2.2 Accessing your FSG web interface

When you click this menu item, the web interface for your FSG opens in your default browser.

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4.2.3 Adding and removing network drives

You can assign a drive letter to shared folders on your FSG. This allows you to access to the files in Windows more quickly.

4.2.4 Add a new printer

This windows allows you to configure any printer connected to your FSG on your local PC using Windows Printer Wizard.

Note: The attached printer has to be set up separately on each computer!

The Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard

4.2.5 Start recovery procedure

This procedure can reset and repair an FSG to factory default settings if you cannot access your FSG anymore. Your user data will not be deleted!

To restore your settings, please proceed as follows:

a) Enable the Recovery mode by clicking 'Start the recovery procedure' in the Freecom

Storage Gateway Wizard.

b) Turn the FSG off using 'Shutdown'.

c) Unplug the FSG's AC power pack.

d) Use a pointed object to carefully press the 'Reset' button. It is located next to the AC

power slot on the back of the FSG.

e) Keep the 'Reset' button pressed down and reattach the AC power supply.

f) Release the 'Reset' button.

g) The LED on the PWR button lights up, indicating that the Recovery mode is enabled.

The device's LED flashes while the recovery process is taking place.

h) Once the LEDs stop flashing and the LED on the PWR button turns off, the recovery

process is complete. A message window appears on screen, telling you that the recovery is finished.

i) Once it is complete, press OK in the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard window.

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Note: After recovery, all user data is still available on the FSG. To avoid problems, the administrator should backup all user data and format the hard disk. If an old configuration file was saved before, the administrator should load this configuration and afterwards copy the individual user data back to its folders.

4.2.6 Repeat search for available Freecom Storage Gateways

Click here to repeat the search for your FSG if it was not detected during the first search. Please make sure that your network is configured as described above in this manual and that all cables are properly attached.

FSG in everyday use

Chapter 5: FSG in everyday use

5.1 WAN or internet connection setup

Next to using the FSG as a standalone router and NAS and connecting computers and switches and routers to the LAN ports, there is also the option of connecting the FSG WAN port to an existing router or straight to an internet modem.

5.1.1 Using the FSG behind a router

Note: When initially configuring the FSG, your computer needs to be connected to one of the LAN ports on this device.

Connecting the hardware

1. Connect a RJ45 cable to a LAN port on your router.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the WAN port on the Freecom Storage Gateway.

3. Once the FSG is configured, you can connect the network PC to the FSG or your router.

FSG configuration

Using a fixed IP address Preparation

1. Check the 'DHCP' box under TCI/IP Settings in your computer's network settings. For more details, refer to Appendix B in this manual.

2. Connect your PC to the FSG.

3. Open the Internet browser and start the Configuration menu for the FSG (factory defaults: http://fsg or. http://192.168.1.1).

4. Open 'Connections' -> LAN' and select an IP address for the FSG.

To prevent conflicting IP addresses in your network, make sure the LAN IPs for your FSG and router are different.

5. Open 'Connection' -> 'WAN' and select 'Use fixed IP address'.

Use the following settings:

Specify the IP address: Enter an IP address that lies within the your router's

address range; if the router's IP address is 192.168.2.1, enter 192.168.2.100 for your FSG.

This IP address allows you to access to the FSG from anywhere in your local network.

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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.

Using the FSG behind a router when employing a fixed IP address

1. Open 'Services' -> 'File Server (CIFS)' and enable 'Open Windows File Sharing (CIFS/ SBM) on the WAN port'.

2. If you want to access the FSG from outside the network (e.g., over the Internet) via HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21), you will need to forward these ports on your router to the IP address assigned by the router to the FSG. In this example, you are required to forward ports 21 and 80 to the IP address 192.168.2.100. For more details on forwarding ports, please refer to your router's manual.

3. Please make sure that 'Services' -> 'HTTP Server' -> 'Open HTTP server to the outside' and 'access for configuration pages from the outside” / 'FTP Server' 'open FTP server for the outside' are enabled in FSG's Configuration window.

Note: The FSG DynDNS options do not function when the FSG is used behind a router. Please enable the router's DynDNS option.

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Using DHCP

An alterative to using a fixed IP address is assigning your FSG a dynamic IP address through your router. You will need to enable your router's DHCP server before using the FSG as a DHCP client behind the router! For further details, please refer to your router's manual.

Before getting start

1. Check the 'DHCP' box under TCI/IP Settings in the network settings of your PC. For more details, refer to Appendix B in this manual.

2. Connect your PC to the FSG.

3. Open the Internet browser and start the Configuration menu for the FSG (fault defaults: http://fsg or http://192.168.1.1).

4. Go to 'Connections' -> 'WAN' and choose 'Run DHCP Client'. Click 'Apply'. Your FSG is now assigned an IP address by your router.

5. Enable the DHCP server on your router's Configuration window. For more information on this topic, please refer to your router's manual.

6. Connect the WAN port on your FSG to a LAN port on your router.

Using the FSG behind a router via DHCO

1. Open 'Information' -> 'Network'. You can view the IP address assigned by the router to your FSG under WAN Port -> IP address. If your router uses the IP address

192.168.2.1, the FSG IP address for example could be 192.168.2.100.

2. If you want to access the FSG from outside the network (e.g., over the Internet) via HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21), you will need to forward these ports on your router to the IP address assigned by the router to the FSG. In our example, you need to forward ports 21 and 80 to the IP address 192.168.2.100. For more details on forwarding ports, please refer to your router's manual.

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Note: The FSG DynDNS options do not function when using the FSG behind a router. Please check your router's DynDNS box.

5.1.2 Using CIFS (Samba) over the Internet (behind a router)

CIFS (Samba) allows you to access the FSG over the Internet without any additional software. You can also map a folder on the FSG, i.e., add it to Windows. Mapped drives are network drives that can be used like normal folders.

1. Open Services -> File Server (CIFS).

2. Check the box next to 'Open Windows File Sharing (CIFS/SMB) on the WAN port'.

3. Confirm by pressing 'Apply'.

4. Forward TCP ports 139 and 445 from the router to the LAN IP on your FSG. For more information on how to forward a port on your router to the FSG, please refer to your router's manual.

5. Your LAN is now configured for CIFS (Samba).

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5.1.3 Connecting the FSG WAN port to a modem

To use the internet through your FSG, you will need to setup the FSG with the configuration information provided by your ISP. This information is described in detail in the "Getting on the internet" section of the "Before you begin" chapter.

To configure your FSG with this information, you should:

• Open the Web interface window of your FSG.

• Log on under 'admin' and administrator password.

• Click 'Connections' on the left-hand side of the window.

• Click 'WAN' on the left-hand side.

• If the IP data is prepared dynamically, check to make sure that 'Run DHCP Client' is enabled. The configuration is complete.

• If the IP data is not prepared dynamically, click the 'Run DSL Client' box.

• Enter the login data provided by your ISP.

• Click 'Apply'.

• Save your settings.

• To test the connection, start the Internet browser and see if you can access your Internet Favorites or check the Info window under WAN on the FSG configuration website to see whether your ISP has assigned you an IP address.

Note: It may take some time to establish the DSL connection to the ISP.

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5.2 Dynamic DNS

A DynDNS entry allows you to access a computer using a dynamic IP address at any time under the same domain name. To do so, you first need to register with a DynDNS service. It updates the modified IP addresses and forwards this to the domain name. This enables you to be reached at one single domain name at any time even if your IP address changes ever so often.

Your FSG supports three different DynDNS providers:

- www.dyndns.com

- www.dtdns.com

- www.no-ip.com

Creating a Dynamic DNS account (e.g., no-ip.com) and setting up a host

Note: You will need to register with a Dynamic DNS provider such as www.no-ip.com. Once you have registered at one of the providers, go to step 1.4.

1.1 To register at No-IP (requires a valid e-mail address), go to http://www.no-ip.com.

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1.2 Press 'Sign-up now!' located next to the Login button. Enter the required information on the next page and click 'Sign-up now!'.

1.3 You will then receive an e-mail from No-IP, where you are asked to activate your account (This may take a few minutes.). Click the link in the e-mail to activate your account.

1.4 Log on to your No-IP account and create a host.

1.5 Adding a new host

a. Select 'Host/Redirects -> 'Add' on the left section of the screen.

b. Enter the required hostname in the specified box and select a domain name such

as 'zapto.org'. Choose a different host or domain name if the one you have entered is not available.

c. Click 'Create Host' and the new host has been added.

d. To view your account settings, click 'Host/Redirects' ->'Manage'.

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Note: To set up a homepage on your FSG, you will require two hosts, one to access the FSG configuration and the other to access the homepage.

5.3 Setting up your own homepage on the FSG

You can set up one or more homepages on your FSG. They are accessed by entering the dynamic DNS address. Please follow these steps to set up a homepage on the FSG:

Configuring the FSG

Open 'Services' ->'Dynamic DNS'.

• Select 'no-ip.com' as the service.

• Enter one of the hosts created in chapter 12.2 (e.g., fsg- 3forum.zapto.org).

Note: This host allows you to access your configuration page from the outside via HTTP/ FTP/SSH.

• Username: the e-mail address used to register at no-ip.com.

• Password: Your no-ip password.

• Repeat password: Re-enter your no-ip password.

To access the Configuration pages from the outside, you will first need to enable 'Open HTTP Server to the outside' and 'Access for Configuration pages from the Outside' under 'Services' - 'HTTP Server'.

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Setting up web front pages

• Add a new folder in the FSG configuration window (example: Homepage).

• Select 'New' under 'Services' -> 'HTTP Server'.

• Enter a name such as 'My Homepage'.

• Enter the second host created in step 1 in the field 'DNS Name' (example: MyFSG.zapto.org).

Note: You may use the same host as in step 2.1. Keep in mind that you can now only access your FSG configuration by entering the WAN IP address.

• Enter any port in 'Port'. (We recommend that you use port 80. If not, you will have to enter http://MyFSG.zapto.org:81/, with 81 indicating the port).

• As the 'Folder', select the one you created in step 3.1.

• Click 'Apply'. The HTTP now restarts.

• Create an index.html in the selected folder. This HTML page is opened whenever you access your host (e.g., http://MyFSG.zapto.org).

Web Front Page Aliases

Once your web front page has been set up, you can set aliases for your folders. Enable the check box for your web front page and click 'Properties'. Select 'New' on the 'Properties' screen.

Enter a name for your alias. You may choose any name.

• Please enter an abbreviation as the 'Alias' (e.g., mp3).

• Please enter the folder path in the field labeled 'Path' (e.g., files/test/user10/music/).

You can now access this folder (for instance, files/test/user10/music/) using the alias (e.g., http:// MyFSG.zapto.org/mp3").

Note: If the path you enter ends with a slash ('/') (e.g., files/test/user10/music/), the user is required to enter the user, username and password whenever he accesses the alias address (e.g., http:// MyFSG.zapto.org/mp3). If the path does not end with a blank space (' ') (e.g., files/test/user10/music), the user is not be required to enter the username and password when accessing the alias address (e.g., http:// MyFSG.zapto.org/mp3).

Note: You can only use hosts from a provider. It is however possible to use multiple domains from one provider.

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5.4 Setting up a printer

Windows: Installing a USB printer

To install a USB printer, connect the printer to one of the USB host ports on the FSG. Check to make sure the FSG is on. Now turn the printer on.

Installing using the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard

1. Connect a USB printer to the FSG.

2. Open the FSG Configuration page and check whether the printer was detected under 'Information' -> 'USB'.

3. Start the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard and click 'Add a new printer'. The FSGW automatically applies all settings. You only need to select the driver for your printer model.

Manual installation

1. Connect a USB printer to the FSG.

2. Open the FSG Configuration page and check whether the printer was detected under 'Information' -> 'USB'.

3. Go to Start -> Settings -> Printer and faxes -> Add printer in Windows.

4. The print wizard starts. Click 'Next'.

5. Select 'Add local printer on this computer' and check the box next to 'Automatically detect and install my plug&play printer'. Click 'Next'.

6. Select the printer port in the next screen. Open 'Add new port' and select 'Standard TCP/IP port'. Click 'Next'.

7. The 'Add Standard TCI/IP port wizard' starts. Click 'Next' to continue. The 'Add port' window opens. Use the following settings: Printer name or IP address: FSG name or IP address of the FSG port name: 9100. Click 'Next'.

9. Now you need to enter the other port data. Set Device Type to: default (Generic Network Card) and click 'Next'. An overview of your settings is provided in the next screen. Click Finish.

10. To complete the installation, you now have to install the printer software. Select the software for your printer. If your printer is not contained in the list, hit 'Have Disk' and insert the drivers disk or CD for your printer.

Note: You can also use the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard for quick installation of your printer in Windows. For detailed instructions on using the FSGW, please refer to chapter 4, 'The Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard'.

Setting up a printer

Mac OS X: Installing a USB printer

To install a USB printer, connect the printer to one of the USB host ports on the FSG. Check to make sure the FSG is on. Then turn the printer on.

1. Connect a USB printer to the FSG.

2. Open the FSG Configuration page and check whether the printer was detected under 'Information' -> 'USB'.

3. Open 'System preferences' -> 'Printing & Faxing'.

4. Click '+' to add a new printer.

5. The 'Printer Browser' opens. Select 'IP printer' as the printer type and select the following settings:

Protocol: HP Jet Direct-Socket

Address: 192.168.1.1:9100 (replace 192.168.1.1 with the IP address that

you set for your FSG)

Queue name: You may leave this field blank.

A list of available printer drivers is now compiled.

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6. You can enter additional information on the printer in the 'Name' and 'Location' fields.

7. Select the model of your printer under 'Print Using'. You may need to install the printer driver for your printer beforehand.

8. Click 'Add' to finish printer setup.

SSH Server

5.5 SSH Server

The SSH server is a secure terminal client that can be used to perform advanced configurations. Please use this only where absolutely necessary because each user with an account can also connect to the SSH server.

5.5.1 Starting the SSH server

Open 'Services' -> 'SSH Server' and enable 'Run SSH server'. If you also want to use the SSH server from the outside (Internet, router), enable 'Open SSH to the outside through the WAN port' and press 'Apply'.

Attention: Using an SSH server presents a security risk. Only do this if you trust the users!

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5.5.2 Connecting with the SSH server for Windows

Install an SSH client (e.g., PuTTY) and start it. Enter your FSG's IP address/hostname:

With PuTTY, you only need to enter the IP address and hostname, and can leave all other settings unchanged. To connect, simply press 'Open':

Log on with the username and password.

SSH Server

Linux/Mac OS X

Open the console window or start 'Terminal' (Mac OS X). You now need to type in:

ssh FSG_IP –l admin

FSG_IP = IP address of your FSG (192.168.1.1, for instance). Now connect with the FSG's SSH server and sign in as admin. You can use the SSH server once you have entered the administrator password.

Sample SSH application

SSH allows you to instruct the FSG to download files from an FTP server. The file is then saved on the FSG without having to turn the PC on. This featureis particularly useful when downloading large files from slow FTP servers. The syntax for the 'ftpget' function is: ftpget -u <username> -p <password> <ftp server> local file path and name &

Example:

ftpget -u anonymous -p test@test.de ftp.ftp.com ftp.exe /pub/ test.exe &

User to Connect As: anonymous

Password: test@test.de

FTP server: ftp.opera.com

Local file name: ftp.exe —> name used to save the file on the FSG

Remotefilepathandname: /pub/test.exe —> path and file name on FTP server &

—> Continues download when PuTTY is closed.

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5.6 Connecting External Drivers (USB, SATA)

5.6.1 USB

For more information on attached external USB mass storage devices, please refer to the section 'Information on the FSG configuration pages'.

Installing USB mass storage devices

To add more disk space to the FSG, plug a USB mass storage device into one of the USB host ports. Then turn on the external USB device. The disk space on theUSB device should appear as a shared folder. When using SMB (Windows File Sharing), it may take a few minutes until the Windows-based computer detects the new folder. If you are using a browser (HTML) to view your files, you can click Refresh. This shared folder can be accessed via FTP, HTML and SMB (Window File Sharing). The folder is configured with read and write privileges for all users located in the master directory (/). Once the device is attached, you can limit the user privileges. Please read the chapter on adding users and groups and on setting folder rights.

Attention: Optical drives such as DVD writers can only be used to read files and data.

Attention: When attaching a card reader, you need to insert the flash disk before connecting it to the FSG.

Power supply

All host ports can supply the USB-specific 500 mA current. If more power is required, please use the AC power supply that came with the external USB device.

Connecting External Drivers (USB, SATA)

File systems

The attached USB device has use in a file system format supported by the FSG. The supported file systems are:

FAT32

NTFS (read-only access)

ext2

ext3

reiserfs

HFS(+) (read-only access)

Note: To obtain full access to the external drive, we recommend that you use FAT32 when formatting the drive.

5.6.2 eSATA

Connection

To install a S-ATA external storage device, you must first shutdown the FSG. Go to the web interface and log in to the administration site. Go to the shutdown item of the Hardware menu and press shutdown. Wait till the FSG is shutdown and plug in the eSATA connector of the external device into the FSG eS-ATA port. Make sure the eS-ATA device is powered on and turn the FSG back on. The storage on the eS-ATA device should show up as a shared folder. This shared folder can be reached via FTP, HTML and SMB (Windows file sharing). The folder will be mounted with read and write rights for all in the root folder (/).

Filesystems

An attached S-ATA Disk must be formatted in a file system supported by the FSG. The supported file systems are:

FAT32

NTFS (read-only)

ext2

ext3

reiserfs

HFS(+) (read-only)

Remark: To have read/write access on the external disk, we recommend formatting the disk in FAT32 format.

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5.7 Setting up Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a computer network that uses a public network such as the Internet to transfer private data. VPN users can exchange data just like in an internal LAN. VPN are often used by companies as a way of providing access to the company network to staff when they are out of the office. The process involves the FSG establishing a VPN connection to the company's VPN gateway. Using this connection, the employee is then able to perform his duties as if he/she were working directly in the company's local area network.

Open Connections -> VPN -> ADD Connection in the main menu.

Status

You can enable or disable the VPN connection at any time here.

Name

Please enter any name of your choosing for the connection here.

Remote Host IP

In this field, please type in the IP address of the VPN routers that you wish to connect to (you need to have an account on this router).

Remote Network

Enter the IP address and the network mask that you want to access. Example: 192.168.1.0/

24. The '0' at the end of the IP address signifies that you can reach any PC in the network

under the IP addresses 192.168.1.1 – 192.168.1.254. /24 indicates that this is a network mask 255.255.255.0. If the network you are attempting to access contains several subnets with the net mask 255.255.252.0, please enter /22 in place of /24.

ESP Encryption

This is where you set the encryption protocols. You can keep the default settings, although they have to be supported by the remote machine.

ESP Encryption 3Des

Triple DES (3DES) is an advanced version of the Data Encryption Standard (DES). The old DES only used key lengths of up to 56 bits. 3DES on the other hand uses three encryption cycles and two or three keys. By using three keys, an actual key length of 112 bits is provided.

MD5

MD5 sums are used by PGP and other programs to check the integrity of files. This involves comparing the file's current MD5 sum with an accepted sum from earlier. This allows the system to determine whether the file has been changed or is corrupt.

Setting up Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

SHA1

Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) is the term used to describe a group of standardized cryptographic hash functions.

Working together with the National Security Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a secure hash function for signing as part of the Digital Signature Algorithms (DSA) for the Digital Signature Standard (DSS). It was released in

1994. The name given to it was the Secure Hash Standard (SHS). It specifies the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), with a hash value of 160 bits for messages up to 264 bits in size. The algorithm shares a similar structure with MD4, designed by Ronald L. Rivest. There are two versions of the Secure Hash Algorithm: SHA0 and SHA1. They differ in the number of cycles passed through when generating the hash value.

Pre-Shared Key

Similar to a password. Has to be the same on both VPN routers (FSG and remote VPN router).

Operation

1. Establish connection - Allows you to establish a connection with another VPN router.

2. Listen Only - Allows you to accept a connection from another router.

Alive Ping IP

You can enter the router's IP address used in establishing a connection in this field. This involves sending a ping at set intervals to ensure that connection is not cut when no activity is registered over a long period of time.

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5.8 Setting up an FSG Mail Server

An e-mail server, or simply mail server, handles e-mails. It is responsible for receiving, sending, saving or forwarding e-mails.

Note: In the name of spam protection, some freemail providers refuse to accept e-mails received from dynamic DNS hostnames. Please keep this in mind when sending e-mails!

Configuring the FSG

The FSG mail server supports POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) for retrieving and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for sending e-mails.

POP3 Communications protocol for retrieving e-mails using an

e-mail client. POP3 allows the user to retrieve and delete e-mails on the server. A permanent connection to the POP3 mail server is not required. The fetched e-mails are stored locally and available offline.

IMAP The IMAP protocol allows the user to access and manage

e-mails directly on the server using an e-mail client. Unlike the POP3 protocol, the e-mails generally remain on the server and are only transferred to the client as required. In other words, you need an Internet connection to read the e-mails. IMAP provides detailed access control to mailboxes as POP3.

Note: Many freemail providers only support POP3!

SMTP The SMTP protocol is used to exchange e-mails within

computer networks. SMTP is mostly used to send and forward e-mails.

Set up a Dynamic client under Services -> Dynamic DNS if you have not already done so. Your e-mail address corresponds to the hostname that you set earlier, e.g., xxx@yourhost.no-ip.org (xxx is a user that you previously added on the FSG; yourhost.noip is the hostname that you selected at the Dynamic DNS provider).

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Table of Contents

General Information

Package contents

Technical Support

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System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Precautionary measures

Advantages of the Freecom Storage Gateway FSG

Software features

Hardware features

Chapter 1: Connecting / Installing FSG

1.1 Hardware Installation

1.2 Software

Chapter 2: Get to Know Your FSG

2.1 FSG connectors, LEDs and buttons

2.2 FSG configuration wizard

2.2.1 Starting the FSG configuration

2.2.2 Starting the wizard

2.2.3 Changing the administrator password

2.2.4 Changing date and time

2.2.5 WAN settings

2.2.6 Services

2.2.7 Users

2.2.8 Folders

2.2.9 Finish

2.3 Internet access

2.4 Accessing data via SMB

2.5 Accessing data via SMB

2.6 Accessing data via HTTP

2.7 Accessing data via FTP

Chapter 3: FSG Functions

3.1 Overview

3.2 Administration

3.2.1 Users

3.2.2 Groups

3.2.3 Administrator

3.3 Folders

3.4 Connections

3.4.1 LAN

3.4.2 WAN

3.4.3 WAN options

3.4.4 VPN

3.4.5 WLAN

3.4.6 Wireless ACL

3.5 Services

3.5.1 DHCP server

3.5.2 Dynamic DNS

3.5.3 HTTP Server

3.5.4 File Server (CIFS)

3.5.5 FTP Server

3.5.6 SSH Server

3.5.7 Port forwarding

3.5.8 Mail server

3.5.9 SQL server

3.5.10 Media server

3.6 Configuration

3.6.1 Save configuration

3.6.2 Restore Configuration

3.6.3 Reset configuration

3.7 Hardware

3.7.1 Date & Time

3.7.2 Update firmware

3.7.3 Hard drive

3.7.4 Fan control

3.8 Information

3.8.1 Copyright

3.8.2 System

3.8.3 Version

3.8.4 Devices

3.8.5 Network

3.8.6 Logs

3.9 Shutdown

3.9.1 Reboot