Kanguru iNAS-100 User Manual
BROADBAND NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE
Kanguru iNAS-100
User’s Manual
Copyright 2003, All Rights Reserved.
This manual applies to 2.12 or later versions of the Kanguru iNAS 100
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical
Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
TRADEMARKS
Microsoft
®
, Windows® and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Novell® and
NetWare® are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. Apple® and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations. Copyright© 2003, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every Kanguru iNAS-100 will be free from defects in workmanship
and materials for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of
Kanguru Solutions, the product fails due to damage from handling, accident, abuse, misuse, or if it has
been used in a manner not conforming to the product’s instructions, has been modified in anyway, or the
warranty labels have been removed. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call
Kanguru Solutions Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA required for service. When returning a
product, mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package, and include a copy of your original
proof of purchase.
In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions offers no refunds
for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software,
and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity.
FCC STATEMENT
The Kanguru iNAS-100 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment or device
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Table of Contents
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 11 Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100 ..................................................................................................................................................5
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Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100
Introduction...............................................................................................................5
Features.....................................................................................................................5
Package Contents......................................................................................................5
Specifications............................................................................................................6
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 22
Installing the Kanguru iNAS 100............................................................................................................................................................9
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Installing the Kanguru iNAS 100
First Time Installation...............................................................................................9
Quick Configuration ...............................................................................................10
iNAS Administration ..............................................................................................14
Connecting the iNAS as a NAS device...................................................................16
Connecting the iNAS as a Router. ..........................................................................19
Configuring a Router for the iNAS.........................................................................21
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 33 User Management..........................................................................................................................................................................................................222
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User Management
Users .......................................................................................................................22
Network Share Management...................................................................................24
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 55
System Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................226
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System Settings
Network Settings.....................................................................................................27
Disk Configuration .................................................................................................31
System Tools...........................................................................................................32
Statistics & Logs.....................................................................................................33
Server Administration.............................................................................................33
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 66 UUssiinngg tthhee iiNNAASS....................................................................................................................................................................................................................335
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Accessing the iNAS through the Web ....................................................................35
Accessing the iNAS through a LAN.......................................................................36
Using the Apple Mac Operating System.................................................................38
Using the Unix/Linux Operating System................................................................43
Using Novell NetWare............................................................................................43
Using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) ........................................................................43
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 77
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................................................444
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Troubleshooting
CCHHAAPPTTEERR 88 Kanguru iNAS 100 - Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................445
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Kanguru iNAS 100 - Maintenance
Shutdown/Restart the Server...................................................................................45
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Reset the Administrator Password & Network Settings .........................................45
Disk Failure or Malfunction....................................................................................46
Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown ...................................................................46
Appendix A LCD Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................447
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Appendix A LCD Panel
Displayed Information ............................................................................................47
Checking IP Address, System and Disk Information..............................................47
System Setup Function ...........................................................................................47
Appendix B Web File Manager ........................................................................................................................................................................................................449
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Appendix B Web File Manager
Using Web File Manager........................................................................................49
Web File Manager Icons.........................................................................................51
Appendix C Quick Install Wizard................................................................................................................................................................................................552
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Appendix C Quick Install Wizard
Introduction.............................................................................................................52
Screenshot...............................................................................................................52
Operation Help........................................................................................................53
Appendix D Registering a Dynamic Domain Name........................................................................................................................................555
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Appendix D Registering a Dynamic Domain Name
Introduction.............................................................................................................55
Registration Procedure............................................................................................55
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Chapter
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Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Kanguru iNAS 100 from Kanguru Solutions. You
can now quickly and easily add up to 250 GB
of storage to your network with
the Kanguru iNAS-100. The iNAS is a stand-alone Network Attached Storage
device that can be accessed over your LAN or remotely over the Internet to
share files. The iNAS requires very little administration support and can be
setup within minutes. Simply plug in the power supply, connect the RJ-45
Ethernet, turn the power on, and the iNAS is instantly recognized by your
network.
An easy to use Administration page allows you to define users, user groups, set
passwords, permissions, and quotas to control who has access to the files on
your iNAS. Small office/home office users can use the iNAS as a file server
handling sharing, backup and archiving for all kinds of files. The iNAS has a
built in 4 port router to setup a small network and a LCD screen that displays
the status for easy troubleshooting.
Features
• Quickly and easily add up to 250 GB of storage to you network.
• Built-in 4 port router and firewall
• User-friendly web based interface for a step by step configuration
• Remote file upload/download via HTTP (web browsers) or FTP
• Automatically recognizes and supports all major network platforms such
as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Unix.
• Remote access through Internet browser.
• Define users, groups, permissions, quotas, etc.
• Built-in DHCP, DNS Servers, and DDNS Support
Package Contents
• Kanguru iNAS 100
• User’s Manual
• Power Cord
• One CAT 5 Network Cable
• Manual and NasClient on Mini-CD
• Warranty/Registration Card
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Specifications
CPU
NS Geode SC2200 266Mhz
Flash Memory
16MB
DRAM
128MB
System
Specification
HDD
1 x 3.5" IDE HDD
Software
NASWare Router Edition
LED Indicator
Link/Act, 10/100M
LCD Display
LCD High Brightness Panel
Two control Buttons for System Management
System
Information
Alarm Buzzer
System Malfunction Warning
Network
Standards
IEEE802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet
IEEE802.3u 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE802.3x Flow Control
IEEE802.1p Priority Queue
ANSI/IEEE802.3 Nway Auto-negotiation
WAN Ports
1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-Sensing Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
Network
Specification
LAN Ports
4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-Sensing Fast Ethernet Port (RJ-
45)
Form Factor
Portable Desktop
Dimension
230 (D) x 145 (W) x 55 (H) mm
Physical
Specification
Weight
Net Weight: 2kg
Gross Weight: 2kg
Temperature
0 ~ 40
o
C
Operation
Environment
Humidity
0 ~ 95% R.H
Agency Certification
UL/CE/FCC/VCCI
Power
Management
Power
Specification
External Power Adaptor (90 ~ 264V)
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Kanguru iNAS 100
• Front View
• Rear View
Switch
LAN Connectors
Configuration Reset
Switch
Power
Power
Connection
WAN Connector
4 LED Indicators: Power,
Error, Network, and Disk
Access
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• Network Status Indicators
There are five LED indicators at the lower right area of the rear panel. Each LED
indicates the network status of the corresponding WAN or LAN port as below:
Color Indicates
Green
Current connection is at 100Mbps. The flashing light
indicates data is being transmitted.
Orange
Lights up when connected at 100Mbps. If this LED
does not light up, the connection is running at 10Mbps.
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Chapter
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Installing the Kanguru iNAS 100
First Time Installation
Please follow these instructions to install your Kanguru iNAS 100 if this is the first
time you are connecting your iNAS to your network.
1. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the iNAS
to a LAN port on your network. If you do not have a LAN port available
on your network, then you can attach the iNAS directly to your PC’s
Ethernet port.
2. Connect the provided AC power cable to your iNAS, and then to an AC
wall outlet.
3. Press the red power button located at the rear of the iNAS and wait for
the system to start up.
4. When the LCD displays “DHCP Linking…” the startup is complete.
5. Pressing the Down Button (Switch B) will display the LAN IP of
192.168.1.254.
6. If there are no Network IP conflictions, you should now be able to access
the iNAS in one of two ways.
a. Open an internet browser such as Internet Explorer, and go the
following URL: http://192.168.1.254
b. Open Network Neighborhood and the iNAS will appear under the
“NAS” workgroup. Note, before you can save data to the iNAS you
must complete the Quick Configuration to enable the drive.
7. The iNAS should now be connected to the network and now it’s time to
configure the iNAS to your Network. If you cannot connect to your iNAS
at this time please refer to the Troubleshooting section.
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Quick Configuration
1. You should see the page pictured below once you have accessed the
iNAS through a web browser (http://192.168.1.254). To access the
configuration page click on the “Administration” button to enter.
Username: Administrator
Password: admin
2. A Quick Configuration page should appear if this is the first time entering
the Administration section.
Step 1: The iNAS Server Name can now be changed to the user’s
preference. This is the name that will appear on the LCD of the iNAS as well
as the iNAS’ name on the Network. The User can also assign the
Workgroup and a Description.
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Step 2: Change the Administrator’s password if desired.
Step 3: Enter the date, time, and time zone for the iNAS
Step 4: Select the language that the iNAS will use for file names.
Step 5: Select the type of connection for the iNAS. Select DHCP if you have
the iNAS attached to a DHCP server/router and you want the iNAS to have a
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dynamic IP address. If you want the iNAS to use a Static IP address then
select Static and enter the IP Address in Step 5-1.
Step 6: Select the network file services that you want to provide on the
iNAS. Most users should leave the default settings as is.
Step 7: Configure the disk volume. Before you can save any data to the
iNAS, the internal hard drive must be configured. Click on the “Create
Single Disk Volume” to enable the drive.
Once the drive has be formatted the following screen will be displayed:
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Step 8: Configure the method of user authentication. Most users will leave
this portion blank.
Step 9: Manage Users and User Groups for the iNAS. You can choose to
create the users now or skip this section and create users at a later time.
Step 10: Manage Network Shares. Network shares are basically “virtual
folders” on the iNAS. In order to save files to the iNAS they must be placed
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in a Network Share. You can skip this step if you wish to create Network
Shares at a later time.
Depending on how you want to implement the iNAS, you should follow the
instructions in the next section to complete the iNAS installation.
iNAS Administration
If you have completed the Quick Configuration, then you will see the following
screen the next time you enter http://192.168.1.254
. This is the Administration
Home Page to configure all of the setting for your iNAS.
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Now that you’ve completed the initial setup for the iNAS it’s time to decide on
how you want to implement the iNAS in your network. Most users will choose to
configure the iNAS in one of two ways:
1. The iNAS will be used as the Network’s router and a NAS device. (iNAS
is connected directly to a Cable/DSL modem)
2. OR the iNAS is configured as a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device
attached to your network somewhere behind a router.
Once you have decided on the setup, please follow the instructions below
according to the configuration you have chosen.
Connecting the iNAS as a router.
Kanguru iNAS 100
Cable/DSL
Modem
Connect the Cable/DSL modem to the WAN port of the iNAS
Configuring the iNAS as a NAS device
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Connecting PCs to the Kanguru iNAS 100
Connect one end of a network cable into an available
LAN port on the Kanguru iNAS-100 and the other
end into an available network port on the computer
Connecting the iNAS as a NAS device.
WAN Configuration
1. Enter the Network Settings sections from the Administration page. Then
click on WAN Configuration on the menu to the left if you are not there
already.
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2. Select either DHCP or enter a Static IP depending your network’s setup.
Note: If you select to use a Dynamic IP address then the iNAS will be
assigned an IP address from your DHCP enabled router. However, if you
plan to remotely access the iNAS, then you will need to use a static IP for
the iNAS.
If you choose to assign a static IP address to the iNAS, you must make sure
there are no IP conflictions on your network. In other words, don’t assign an
IP address that is already being used by another device on your network.
We suggest using an IP address such as 192.168.1.XXX, where XXX can
be changed from 1-255 to resolve IP conflictions. The Subnet Mask and
Default gateway must also match the settings of the networks router.
3. Enable the “Allow Entering Administration Web Pages from External
Network” if you plan to access the iNAS remotely. Port 80 is selected by
default, and is already open to most web browsers to use the HTTP
protocol. Kanguru strongly suggests that you check with your ISP to
confirm that the selected port is open.
Note: If you select a port other than 80, you will need to enter this
number at the end of the iNAS IP address. For example, if you choose to
use Port 88 to remotely access the iNAS, then you should enter
http://192.168.1.254:88.
4. Click Apply to enter these settings.
LAN Configuration
1. Click on the LAN Configuration tab from the menu to continue.
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2. Assign a fixed IP address that won’t conflict with any other devices on
your network. We suggest contacting your network administrator if you
are unaware of the available IP address on your network. We also
suggest only changing the third field in the IP address. For example you
could change 192.168.1.254 to 192.168.2.254. The Subnet Mask and
Default Gateway should match the settings of your LAN’s router.
3. If you plan to have computers connected to the iNAS, then you should
keep Enable DHCP Server selected. However you must make sure that
this doesn’t cause IP confliction on your network, so you may have to
change the Start/End IP range. If you are not connecting devices to the
iNAS, then you should disable this option.
4. Click Apply to change the setting and the iNAS will restart. Please note
that the URL of 192.168.1.254 is no longer valid and will not open the
iNAS after it has rebooted.
5. When the iNAS has finished rebooting, switch the Ethernet cable on the
back of the iNAS from the LAN port to the WAN port. The iNAS should
now pick up an IP address from the network’s DHCP router or use the
static IP that you assigned. You can now access the iNAS from a web
browser using this new IP address. Please note if you selected to use a
port other than 80, you will have to enter that number as described in
step 3 of the WAN configuration section.
6. The iNAS should now be connected via the WAN port to your network,
and you should have access through a Web Browser or Network
Neighborhood. It’s now time to configure the users of the iNAS, and then
configure your router to allow for remote access.
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