LevelOne FNS-5000B User Manual 2
FNS-5000B
Network Attached Storage
2-Bay SATA HDD w/ Gigabit Ethernet
User Manual
Ver. 1.02 - 0804
FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing LevelOne products! This user manual provides detailed instructions
of using FNS-5000B. Please read carefully and start to enjoy the powerful functions of FNS5000B
LIMITED WARRANTY
In no event shall the liability of Digital Data Communications Co., Ltd. (LevelOne) exceed the
price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software,
or its documentation. LevelOne 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. LevelOne reserves the right to revise or update its
products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Caution
Back up your system periodically to avoid any potential data loss. LevelOne disclaims
any responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.
Should you return any components of FNS-5000B NAS package for refund or
maintenance, make sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form of damages
due to improper packaging will not be compensated.
Safety Warnings
1. FNS-5000B can operate normally in the temperature of 0℃-35 and relative humidity of ℃
0%-85%. Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.
2. The power adapter/cord and devices connected to FNS-5000B must provide correct
supply voltage (40W, 90-264V).
3. Do not place FNS-5000B in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the temperature
and humidity of the environment are in optimized level.
4. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe FNS-5000B with
wet towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean FNS-5000B.
5. Do not place any objects on FNS-5000B for the server’s normal operation and to avoid
overheat.
6. Use the flat head screws in the product package to lock the hard disks in FNS-5000B
when installing hard disks for proper operation.
7. Do not place FNS-5000B near any liquid.
8. Do not place FNS-5000B on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
9. Make sure the voltage is correct in your location when using FNS-5000B. If you are not
sure, please contact the distributor or the local power supply company.
10. Do not attempt to repair your FNS-5000B in any occasions. Improper disassembly of the
product may expose you to electric shock or other risks. For any enquiries, please
contact the distributor.
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Table of Contents
1.
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5
1.2. Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Hardware Illustration .................................................................................................. 6
2. Installation ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Install Hard Disk ......................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Hard Disk Recommendation List ................................................................................ 9
2.3. Setting Up ................................................................................................................. 10
2.3.1. Office/ Home ...................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2. Individual ............................................................................................................ 10
2.4. LED / System Status ................................................................................................ 12
2.5. Configure Software Settings ..................................................................................... 14
2.5.1. Windows® Users ............................................................................................... 14
2.5.2. Mac Users .......................................................................................................... 20
3. Powerful Services ....................................................................................................... 27
3.1. Server Administration ............................................................................................... 31
3.2. Quick Configuration ..................................................................................... 32
3.3. System Settings .......................................................................................... 36
3.3.1. Server Name ...................................................................................................... 36
3.3.2. Date & Time ....................................................................................................... 37
3.3.3. Encoding Setting ................................................................................................ 38
3.3.4. View System Settings ........................................................................................ 38
3.4. Network Settings ......................................................................................... 39
3.4.1. TCP/ IP Configuration ........................................................................................ 39
3.4.2. Microsoft Networking ......................................................................................... 41
3.4.3. Apple Network .................................................................................................... 42
3.4.4. Web File Manager .............................................................................................. 42
3.4.5. FTP Service ....................................................................................................... 43
3.4.6. Multimedia Station ............................................................................................. 44
3.4.7. Download Station ............................................................................................... 45
3.4.8. Web Server ........................................................................................................ 45
3.4.9. View Network Settings ....................................................................................... 46
3.5. Device Configuration ................................................................................... 47
3.5.1. SATA Disk .......................................................................................................... 48
3.5.2. USB Disk ............................................................................................................ 50
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3.5.3.
USB Printer ........................................................................................................ 51
3.6. User Management ....................................................................................... 53
3.6.1. Users .................................................................................................................. 53
3.6.2. User Groups ....................................................................................................... 55
3.6.3. Quota ................................................................................................................. 60
3.7. Network Share Management ...................................................................... 62
3.7.1. Create ................................................................................................................ 63
3.7.2. Property ............................................................................................................. 64
3.7.3. Access Control ................................................................................................... 65
3.7.4. Delete ................................................................................................................. 65
3.7.5. Restore .............................................................................................................. 66
3.8. System Tools ............................................................................................... 67
3.8.1. Alert Notification ................................................................................................. 68
3.8.2. Restart/ Shutdown ............................................................................................. 68
3.8.3. Hardware Settings ............................................................................................. 69
3.8.4. System Update .................................................................................................. 70
3.8.5. Change Logo ..................................................................................................... 71
3.8.6. Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery)........................................................... 72
3.8.7. Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings ....................................................................... 75
3.9. Event Logs .................................................................................................. 76
4. Copy USB Ports Data Directly ................................................................................... 77
5. Multimedia Station ...................................................................................................... 78
6. Download Station ........................................................................................................ 84
7. Web Server .................................................................................................................. 92
8. FTP Server ................................................................................................................... 95
9. Web File Manager ....................................................................................................... 97
10. Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 102
10.1. Restart/ Shut down Server ..................................................................................... 102
10.2. Reset Password and Network Settings .................................................................. 102
10.3. Disk Failure or Malfunction ..................................................................................... 103
10.4. Power Out age or Abnormal Shutdown ................................................................... 103
11. Appendix - Quick Install Wizard .............................................................................. 104
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1. Overview
1.1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing FNS-5000B NAS. This product has the following key feat ures:
9 Support two SATA HDD with embedded RAID function to enhance data security
9 Enables P2P BitTorrent client to download files automatically
9 Enrich your digital multimedia life and manage personal albums and multimedia files
easily
9 Built-in Web server, FTP server, File server and Printer server functionality
9 Remote back provides remote disk backup to another storage device over IP network
9 Intelligent one touch auto copy provides direct copy of data on USB devices
1.2. Package Contents
FNS-5000B NAS
Adaptor
Power cord
CD-ROM (User Manual,
utility)
Ethernet cable x 1
Flat head screws x 8
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1.3. Hardware Illustration
One Touch
Copy Button
Power
Connector
USB 2.0
LED Indicators: USB, Status,
HDD1, HDD2, LAN, and Power
Power Button
K-Lock
Security Slot
USB 2.0 x 2 LAN Port Reset Button
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2. Installation
2.1. Install Hard Disk
1. Unfasten the four screws in the front of FNS-
5000B and remove the front panel.
2. Loosen the screws on the disk trays and take out the disk trays.
3. Install a hard disk on ea ch tray. Make sure the disk holes
match the holes at the base of the disk tray and lock the
disk with four screws.
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4. Insert the disk trays to FNS-5000B.
Push the disk trays to the end. Fasten
the screws on the trays. When two
disks are installed, make sure HDD1 is
installed on top of HDD2.
5. Cover FNS-5000B with the front panel and
fasten the four screws.
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2.2. Hard Disk Recommendation List
The following HDD models are verified by LevelOne that are compatible with FNS-5000B. It
is recommended to use the disk models listed here. Other HDD brands that are not tested by
LevelOne may or may not work properly with FNS-5000B. For more updated compatible hard
disk information, please visit LevelOne website at www.level1.com.
LevelOne disclaims any responsibility for product damage/ malfunction
or data loss/ recovery due to misuse or improper installation of hard disks
in any occasions for any reasons.
Seagate
Model Name Model No. Interface
Barracuda 7200.9 SATA ST3500641AS
Barracuda 7200.10 SATA ST3320620AS
Barracuda 7200.9 SATA ST3300622AS
Barracuda 7200.8 SATA ST3250823AS
Barracuda 7200.7 SATA ST3160827AS
Barracuda 7200.7 SATA ST3120827AS
SATA II 3GB/s
with NCQ
SATA II 3GB/s
with NCQ
SATA II 3GB/s
with NCQ
SATA 1.5GB/s
with NCQ
SATA 1.5GB/s
with NCQ
SATA 1.5GB/s
with NCQ
Capacity
(GB)
500 7200 16
320 7200 16
300 7200 16
250 7200 8
160 7200 8
120 7200 8
Rotational
Speed (RPM)
Buffer
(MB)
Maxtor
Model Name Model No. Interface
DiamondMax 10 6B200M0 SATA 1.5GB/s with NCQ 200 7200 8
Capacity
(GB)
Rotational
Speed (RPM)
Buffer
(MB)
Hitachi
Model Name Model No. Interface
Deskstar 7K400 HDS724040KLSA80 SATA 1.5GB/s 400 7200 8
Capacity
(GB)
Rotational
Speed (RPM)
Buffer
(MB)
Western Digital
Model Name Model No. Interface
WD Caviar® SE Serial ATA WD4000KD SATA 1.5GB/s 400 7200 16
WD Caviar SE16 WD3200KS SATA II 3GB/s 320 7200 16
Capacity
(GB)
Rotational
Speed (RPM)
Buffer
(MB)
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2.3. Setting Up
Please check your network environment and select the appropriate installation method before
installing FNS-5000B.
2.3.1. Office/ Home
Connect FNS-5000B and PC to the same hub/ switch/ router.
2.3.2. Individual
Connect FNS-5000B directly to your PC by a network cable.
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When you have verified your network environment, please follow the steps below to install
FNS-5000B.
Network cable
1
USB cable
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1. Connect FNS-5000B to hub/ switch/ router or PC according your network environment.
2. Connect USB printer to FNS-5000B and enable USB printer service*.
3. Connect the power.
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4. Press the power button of FNS-5000B to turn on the server.
* Optional step. You can skip this step if you are not using printer service.
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2.4. LED / System Status
FNS-5000B provides LED indicators for you to indicate system status and information easily.
When FNS-5000B is turned on, please check the following items to make sure system status
is normal. Note that the following LED information is applicable only when you have properly
installed HDD1 and/or HDD2, and connected FNS-5000B to the network and power.
65432 1
n USB Status
o Status
p HDD1
q HDD2
r LAN
s Power
LED System starting up System has started
nUSB
oStatus
p/qHDD 1/ HDD 2
rNetwork (LAN)
sPower
It shows when USB connected
Blink in red (short beep once)
Æ Blink in green (long beep
once)
Orange Off
Blink in orange Orange
Blue Blue
Green
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LED Display / System Status
LED LED Display & System St atus
Blue: You can press the copy button to copy data.
nUSB Status
oStatus
p/qHDD 1/ HDD2
rLAN
s Power
Action LED In Process Finished
Blink in blue: Copying data
Blink in blue once: Detecting or removing USB device
Green: System is normal
Blink in green: Hard disk not detected
Blink in red: Bad blocks are found in hard disk (any volume)
Blink in green for 5 seconds, blink in green and red
alternatively: Hard disk not initialized
Blink in green and red alternatively: Disk capacity is almost
full (long beep twice)
Blink in red: Disk full (any volume)
Blink in orange: Accessing data
Blink in orange: Accessing network
Blue: System has started
Other Status
Update firmware
System shut down
HDD standby mode
RAID 1 degraded
mode
RAID 1 rebuilding
sPower
oStatus
sPower
oStatus
sPower
oStatus
sPower
oStatus
sPower
oStatus
Blink in blue Blue
Blink in green and red
alternatively
Blink in blue Off
Off (short beep once) Off
Blue
Off
Blue
Red (long beep twice)
Blue
Blink in red (long beep
twice)
beep thrice)
Green (long
N/A
N/A
N/A
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2.5. Configure Software Settings
After checking system status, please follow the steps below to configure software settings of
FNS-5000B. The configuration procedure of Windows and Mac users are different. Please
select the appropriate procedure according to your OS.
2.5.1. Windows® Users
Insert FNS-5000B CD-ROM in your PC. Wait for a few seco nds until the following screen
shows up. Then start to configure the softwa re settings of FNS-5000B.
1. Install Quick Install Wizard.
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2. After installed, run Quick Install Wizard, the following screen will be shown. Select name
on the list and click Configure
Windows workgroup
Name of server IP address of server
joined by server
System version
Configure the
server name,
time and
network settings
Enter the default user name and password.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
View the
details of
selected
server
Map
network
drive for the
server
Refresh the
search results
within the
network
Help
Exit the
program
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When you have entered quick configuration page, enter related information to complete
the settings. Click OK to save changes.
Note: If you select to enter IP address manually, please make sure your PC
and FNS-5000B are in the same LAN. If you are not sure about the network
settings, please contact your network administrator or ISP.
Note: All files and directories on FNS-5000B will be created using
Unicode encoding. If your FTP client or PC does not support Unicode,
e.g. Windows
OS of your PC here in order to view the files and directories on the server
®
95, 98SE, ME OS, select the language the same as the
properly.
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FNS-5000B provides several default share folders for data sharing and access. To map
the share folders on FNS-5000B as your drive, check the option “Map drive” and follow
the steps below to proceed.
a. For example, to map the folder Public as your drive, select the folder and click Map
Network Drive.
Note: The share folders Qdownload, Qmultimedia, Qusb, and Qweb a re
system default network share of FNS-5000B for the use of Download
Station, Multimedia Station, USB auto-copy and Web Server.
b. Select the drive letter for the connection and click Finish.
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c. Upon successful connection, you can start to use the share folder on FNS-5000B.
You can access these folders by opening My Computer.
3. Quick Install Wizard will appear when all configuratio ns are completed. Double-click on
the name of FNS-5000B on the list to enter administration page.
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4. When the administration page of FNS-5000B is shown, you can start to use the services.
If you have any questions during web administration, please click the help b utton
the top right hand corner of the page.
To modify system settings, click Administration. Enter the user name and password to
login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
on
Note: It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 6.0 or above to access
FNS-5000B. FNS-5000B supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or above only.
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2.5.2. Mac Users
FNS-5000B provides two methods for Mac users to connect to FNS-5000B. You can select A.
Connect FNS-5000B by Mac directly or B. Connect FNS-5000B by the network.
A. Connect FNS-5000B by Mac directly
1. Please go to Network settings and select Using DHCP. Then connect FNS-5 000B to
your Mac via a cable.
2. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of FNS-5000B to login the system.
Default IP of FNS-5000B: http://169.254.100.100:8080
Note: Please use the browser Safari in Mac to access FNS-5000B.
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3. When the administration page is shown, click Administration. Enter the default use r
name and password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
4. Follow the step-by-step guide in Quick Configuration to complete the settings of FNS5000B. If you have any questions during web administration, please click the help button
on the top right hand corner of the page.
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B. Connect FNS-5000B by the network
1. Please go to Network settings to check and write down the subnet and router address of
your Mac. Then select Using DHCP.
Note: If you are not sure about the network settings, please contact your
network administrator or ISP.
2. Connect FNS-5000B to your Mac by a cable. Open a web browser and enter the default
IP address of FNS-5000B.
Default IP address of FNS-5000B: http://169.254.100.100:8080
Note: Please use the browser Safari in Mac to access FNS-5000B.
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3. When the administration page is shown, click Administration. Enter the default use r
name and password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
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4. Go to TCP/IP Configuration of Network Settings
input the IP address of FNS-5000B. Make sure the value does not conflict with the IP
address of your Mac and other devices in LAN. Configure the subnet mask and default
gateway of FNS-5000B to the same as subnet mask and router address of Mac which
you set in Step 1. Click Apply to confirm.
. Select to use static IP and
Note: When using static IP, please make sure your Mac and FNS-5000B
are in the same subnet. If you are not sure about the settings, please
contact your network administrator or ISP.
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5. Click Yes to restart FNS-5000B for the changes to take effect. Please wait patiently for
FNS-5000B to restart.
6. Connect your Mac and FNS-5000B to the network. Open a web browser and enter the IP
address of FNS-5000B you set up in step 4.
Note: Please use the browser Safari in Mac to access FNS-5000B.
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7. Click Administration and enter the default user name and password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
8. Follow the step-by-step guide in Quick Configuration to complete the settings of FNS5000B. If you have any questions during web administration, please click the help button
on the top right hand corner of the page.
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3. Powerful Services
FNS-5000B provides the following powerful functions and applications.
A. Use network share-Public folder
1. You can access the public folder of FNS-5000B by the following means:
a. Open My Network Places and find the workgroup of FNS-5000B. If you cannot find
the server, please browse the whole network to search for FNS-5000B. Double click
the name of FNS-5000B for connection.
b. Use Run function in Windows
access share folder on FNS-5000B.
®
. Enter \\[FNS-5000B name]* or \\[FNS-5000B IP]# to
®
c. Windows
administration page is shown, click Web File Manager. Enter the user name and
password, and then start to manage FNS-5000B.
2. You can upload files to the Public folder.
users can use Quick Install Wizard to find FNS-5000B. When the
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B. Manage FNS-5000B
Manage FNS-5000B using web browser by Windows® or Mac
1. You can access FNS-5000B web administration page by the followi ng methods:
a. Windows
b. Windows
®
users can use Quick Install Wizard to find FNS-5000B.
®
and Mac users can open a web browser and enter
http://[FNS-5000B IP]:8080#
Note:
It is recommended to use Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or above to
access FNS-5000B. FNS-5000B supports Internet Explorer 6.0 only.
Please use the browser Safari in Mac to access FNS-5000B.
*The user name here should be the same as the server name you enter in Chapter
2.5 Configure Software Settings.
#The IP address here should be the same as the IP address you enter in Chapter
2.5 Configure Software Settings. If you are using DHCP: (a) connect the PC to FNS5000B directly, please use the default IP address 169.254.100.100:8080 of FNS5000B; (b) connect FNS-5000B by network, please run Quick Install Wizard to view the
IP address of FNS-5000B.
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2. When the administration page is shown, click Administration, Web File Manager, Web
Server, Multimedia Station, or Download Station. Enter the user name and password,
and then start to manage FNS-5000B. For further details, please refer to the user manual
in FNS-5000B CD-ROM.
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C. Use FNS-5000B Services
Multimedia Station
FNS-5000B provides a user-friendly web management interface for you to manage
personal albums easily. You can view images and multimedia files, or browse photos
by thumbnails preview. Please refer to Chapter 5. Multimedia Station
Download Station
FNS-5000B supports P2P download mechanism. You can add download task to FNS5000B and let the server finish downloading independently of your PC. Please refer to
Chapter 6. Download Station
Mirror Station
Provides RAID 1 mirroring disk volume for data protection. Please refer to Chapter
3.5.1.
Disaster Recovery
FNS-5000B supports remote share folder backup via the network. In case of data
damage in PC, you can restore all backup data. Please refer to Chapter 3.8.6.
Web Server
FNS-5000B enables you to upload html files and manage your own website easily.
Please refer to Chapter 7. Web Server
Printer Server
FNS-5000B supports network printer sharing function by direct USB connection. No
extra help from PC is needed. Please refer to Chapter 3.5.3.
FTP Server
FNS-5000B offers the simplest FTP server setup procedure for you to establish FTP
server without any professional assistance. Please refer to Chapter 8. FTP Server
File Server
FNS-5000B provides convenient and secure file server functions that support central
data management. Users can be granted with the right to access network share and
share important files. Please refer to Chapter 3.7 and 9. Web File Manager
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