Intellinet 501712 User Manual

Introduction

Network Attached Storage (NAS) addresses the growing need for shared network
storage in the home and small/medium sized business environments. NAS has the
advantage of being easy to use, manage and simple in design. Files can be shared
between computers regardless of the operating system they are using or the network
server they are attached to. This solution provides a convenient common storage
resource. Networked storage can be used in the following ways:

At the home:

- Store media files for networked MP3/Media players and computers

- Backup your home computers

- Share files, media, pictures with all of your networked computers

- Make files available when you are away from home

- Run an FTP server without leaving your computer on

- Have personal/private storage for each family member

In the office:

- Provide personal/private storage for employees

- Run an FTP server for file upload and download

- Share files between different operating systems

- Backup data from networked PCs and Macs

- Backup data from other servers

Product Features

- Windows, Mac, and Linux NFSv2 file systems supported

- Create and assign users with passwords for security

- Assign users and groups to shared folders

- No maintenance required

- Built in FTP server for file upload and downloading via the internet

- No user licenses to purchase

- Firmware updates via user interface

- Share your USB storage on the network

System Requirements

For Accessing Files:

Network adapter installed and functioning properly

For configuration:

For PC Users:

Internet Explorer 5.5 and newer or latest Opera browser with Java support

For Mac Users:

Internet Explorer 5.2 or latest Opera browser with Java support

For Linux Users:

Latest Opera browser with Java support

Package Contents

z Network Attached Storage Device
z Power Adapter and power Cord
z Ethernet cable
z User Manual CD
z Quick Start Installation Guide

Physical Parts/Connectors/LEDs

Ethernet port : 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet port MDI/MDIX switch
Reset Button
Power Button
Power Jack – DC 12V
LEDs : Link/Activity LED, Ethernet 10/100Mbps LED, HB (Heart-Beat) LED,

HD (Hard Disk) LED, Power LED

Ethernet Port MDI/MDIX Switch (Crossover selector)

The Ethernet port MDI/MDIX switch is used to adjust the
cable connection of the Ethernet port. If the port is connected
to hub, you should move the switch to the “hub” side; if the
port is connected directly to a PC, you should move the

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switch to the “PC” side. If after connecting the Ethernet cable from the unit to your
network/system and the LAN link light does not turn on, move the switch to the alternate
position.

Note: Turn the NAS off then turn it back on to get an IP address from the network.

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port is used to connect to a PC, server, hub,
switch or other network device on the LAN.

Reset Button

If you forget your password and/or unit IP address, you will not
be able to access the NAS. You can use the Reset Button to
restore the factory settings. To initiate a reset, you must hold the
button for at least 5 seconds or until the unit stop beeping.

The primary default settings are listed in the following table.

Configuration Item Default Settings
Administrator Username <empty>
Administrator Password admin
Internal IP address Dynamically Assigned (DHCP Client)

Power Button

Turns the unit on/off. Press lightly once. The unit will write
all data into the drive and safely power down. To force the
unit to power down immediately, press and hold the
button until the power is off.

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Description of LEDs

LED Status Meaning
Power

Heart-Beat

Link/Activity

10/100 Mbps

On Power On
Off Power Off
Solid/Off System is not ready
Flashing System is ready
On Link is up
Off Link down
Flashing Transmitting/receiving packets
On The network link is 100 Mbps Ethernet port
Off The network link is 10 Mbps

NAS Quick St art Installation

In order to facilitate the use of the NAS, the product comes with default settings that most
users can install without any modification. If the network manager needs to modify any of
the settings, the NAS provides an intuitive Web-based user interface.

NOTE: Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on the networked computers that
wish to access the NAS.

Hardware Installation

Connect the included Ethernet cable and power
adapter to the back of the NAS.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available
port on a network switch, router or computer’s LAN port.

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Plug the AC adapter into a surge
protector.

Turn on the power on the NAS.

If the LAN link LED in the front of the NAS is not ON,
please change the switch next to the LAN port of the
NAS unit to the alternate position. Power off the NAS
and turn it back on to get an IP address from the
network.

Accessing the NAS

If your unit shipped with a preformatted hard
drive, you can find the new share folder by
double clicking My Network Places and the

Nas device name.

Mapping A Share Fol der

Mapping your shared folder(s) to your computer makes accessing them easier. When a
shared folder is mapped, it will appear as a drive letter like D: or E: on your computer.
When you want to access that shared folder, you can simply go to My Computer and
double click on the drive letter. You can also have the computer log into the shared folder
at startup so you do not have to manually do it each time.

You can map the NAS’s share folder to
a drive letter under My Computer.

Select Map Network Drive from the
Tools menu.

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Select a drive letter you wish to map
your shared folder.

Select Browse and locate the shared
folder from under Entire Network. Click
OK once your have located the shared
folder.

Select Reconnect at logon so you do
not have to repeat this process in the
future.

Click on Finish.

You will now see the Share as a drive
under My Computer. You can access
it by double clicking on the drive.

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Enabling UPnP™

Note: UPnP™ is only available in Windows XP and Me. We recommend that this is

enabled for ease of configuration, but it is not required.

To enable UPnP™, go to the

Start menu and select the
Control Panel. Select
Add/Remove Programs.

Click Add/Remove Windows
Components on the left hand

side.

The Windows Components Wizard
screen will appear. Highlight Network
Services and click Details.

Select Universal Plug and Play and
click OK.

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Select Next to continue.

After all the components are installed,
click Finish.

You can access the configuration user interface by
double clicking on My Network Places on your
desktop. Double click on the UPnP device to gain
access to the configuration page. Note: You may
need to restart your computer and/or refresh the view
for the device to appear.

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Configuring the NAS

There are several methods for accessing the configuration interface for the NAS.

If you have UPnP enabled in your Windows Me or XP
computer, you can access the configuration by
double clicking the UPnP device name under My
Network Places.

You can also insert the installation CD into your Windows
PC and run the NAS Finder utility . Your NAS unit should be
listed with the unit’s IP address. Double click on the device
name or highlight the device name and click on ‘Configure’
to bring up the configuration page.

If you know the name of the NAS
device, you can type it directly into
an Internet Explorer browser. Note:
Some network configurations or
version of IE may not find the
device correctly.

Users who have changed the
default settings to a fixed IP setting
can directly access the
configuration page by typing the
NAS’s fixed IP address in the
browser.

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