LevelOne FNS-7000A User Manual

LevelOne

FNS-7000A

4-bay Tower NAS w/2 Gigabit Ethernet

User`s Manual

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CAUTION

1. Back up your system periodically to avoid any potential data loss.

2. Should you return any components of FNS-7000A 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.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview of FNS-7000A ........................................................ 5

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 5

1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................ 5

1.3 System Overview ............................................................................ 6

Chapter 2 Installation of FNS-7000A .................................................... 7

2.1 Network Configuration ..................................................................... 7

Chapter 3 Administration of FNS-7000A ............................................... 8

3.1 Accessing Administration Page .......................................................... 8

3.2 Server Administration .................................................................... 10

3.3 Quick Configuration ....................................................................... 11

3.4 System Settings ............................................................................ 17

3.5 Network Settings .......................................................................... 20

3.6 Disk Configuration ......................................................................... 29

3.7 User Management ......................................................................... 40

3.8 Network Share Management ........................................................... 44

3.9 System Tools ................................................................................ 48

3.9.1 SNMP Settings ........................................................................ 48

3.9.2 Alert Notification ...................................................................... 49

3.9.3 Restart/ Shutdown ................................................................... 49

3.9.4 Hardware Settings ................................................................... 50

3.9.5 UPS ....................................................................................... 51

3.9.6 System Update ........................................................................ 52

3.9.7 Change Logo ........................................................................... 53

3.9.8 Remote Replication .................................................................. 54

3.9.9 Virus Scan .............................................................................. 57

3.9.10 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings ............................................. 61

3.9.11 Backup Agent ....................................................................... 62

3.10 Statistics & Logs ......................................................................... 66

Chapter 4 Accessing FNS-7000A ......................................................... 67

4.1 Using Microsoft Windows ................................................................ 67

4.2 Using Apple MAC OS ...................................................................... 69

4.3 Using Unix/ Linux OS ..................................................................... 75

4.4 Netware Service ............................................................................ 75

4.5 Using Web Browser ....................................................................... 75

4.6 Using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) .................................................... 76

Chapter 5 FNS-7000A-Maintenance .................................................... 78

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Restart/ Shut down Server ............................................................. 78

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5.2 Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings .......................... 78

5.3 Disk Failure or Malfunction .............................................................. 79

5.4 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown .............................................. 79

Appendix A LCD Panel ......................................................................... 80

Appendix B Web File Manager ............................................................ 83

Appendix C Quick Install Wizard ......................................................... 88

Appendix D NetBak Replicator ............................................................ 94

Appendix E Configuring AD Authentication ....................................... 104

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Chapter 1 Overview of LevelOne FNS-7000A

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing FNS-7000A as your Network Attached Storage (NAS).

This product has the following key features:

• Desktop design

• VIA Eden 733 MHz/ 256MB DDR RAM

• Supports 4 x 3.5’’ IDE HDD

• Maximum capacity up to 1.2TB

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and JBOD storage management

• 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps fast Ethernet port

• Supports UPS management via USB port

1.2 Package Contents

The package contains:

• FNS-7000A

• Power cable

• CAT-5 Ethernet cable

• Companion CD (user manual, Quick Install Wizard and software inclusive)

Important Notice: Please back up your disk data periodically to avoid data loss

due to improper operation or disk failure of FNS-7000A.

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1.3 System Overview

Front View

LCD Panel

Setting

Switch A

Setting

Switch B

4 LED indicators: Power,
Error, Network, and Disk
Access

Rear View

Configuration Reset Switch

Power Switch

RJ-45 Gigabit
Ethernet Port 1

RJ-45 Gigabit
Ethernet Port 2

USB UPS
connector

Power Connector

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Chapter 2 Installation of FNS-7000A

2.1 Network Configuration

By factory default, FNS-7000A will search the network via DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) to detect IP address settings automatically. If your

network does not support DHCP protocol, FNS-7000A will use the default settings

as below:

IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

When FNS-7000A completes its boot-up process, the LCD panel will display

current IP address settings.

If your network does not support DHCP protocol, you must configure your FNS-

7000A to proper LAN settings before using it for the first time. (If you are not

sure about the LAN settings, please contact your network administrator).

You can change the network settings of FNS-7000A by the following ways:

1. Use the LCD panel to change the network settings. For more information,

please refer to Appendix A.

2. Use Quick Install Wizard in the companion CD to change the network settings.

For more information, please refer to Appendix C.

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Chapter 3 Administration of FNS-7000A

When you have installed FNS-7000A and connected it to the network, you can

manage the server via web browser. FNS-7000A supports Microsoft Internet

Explorer 5.0 or later, and Netscape Navigator 4.5 or later. Microsoft Internet

Explorer 5.5 is recommended.

3.1 Accessing Administration Page

1. Launch the web browser. Enter the IP address of FNS-7000A to access the

administration page. The IP address can also be obtained on the LCD display

of FNS-7000A (see Appendix A).

2. Run Quick Installation Wizard (see Appendix C) and double-click on an entry

on the list.

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3. Click Administration on the main page.

4. Enter the user name and password.

The default administrator name and password are:
User name: administrator
Password: admin

The first time you login FNS-7000A, Quick Configuration page will be shown.

Please refer to the Quick Configuration section for more details.

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3.2 Server Administration

There are eight main sections in server administration, which are listed below:

Quick

Configuration

Server Name

System Settings

Network
Settings

Disk

Configuration

User

Management

Network Share

Management

System Tools

Date & Time

Language Setting

View System Settings

TCP/IP Configuration

Microsoft Networking

Apple Networking

NFS Service

Netware Service

Web Service

FTP Service

View Network Settings

Create Disk Volume

Delete Disk Volume

Examine Disk Volume

Format Disk Volume

View Disk & Volume Status

Snapshot Settings

Users

User Groups

Quota

Create

Property

Access Control

Delete

SNMP Settings

Alert Notification

Restart / Shutdown

Hardware Settings

UPS

System Update

Change Logo

Remote Replication

Virus Scan

Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings

Backup Agent

Auto Boot/ Shutdown

Create
Create Private Network Share
Assign Users
Delete

Create
Create Multiple Users
Change Password
Create Private Network
Share
Assign User Groups
NFS Settings
Quota Settings
Delete

Statistics & Logs

Active Users

Event Logs

DHCP Logs

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3.3 Quick Configuration

You can configure FNS-7000A step by step in Quick Configuration section.

1. Enter the server name.

2. Change the administrator password or select to use the original password.

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3. Enter the date, time and select the time zone for the server.

4. Select the language the server uses for file names.

5. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for the server.

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6. Select the network file services to provide on the server.

7. Configure disk volume on this server.

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8. Configure the method of user authentication.

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9. Manage users and user groups of this server.

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10. Manage network shares on this server.

11. Finish.

It may take several to tens of minutes to complete Quick Configuration,

depending on your system settings.

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3.4 System Settings

Basic system settings include the server name, date, time, language settings, and

view system settings.

• Server Name

Enter the name of FNS-7000A. The server name can be 14 characters long

at maximum, which can contain alphabets, numbers and hyphens (-). The

server does not accept names containing empty characters, period (.), or

names with only numbers.

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• Date & Time

Set the date, time, and time zone according to your location. If the settings

are incorrect, the following problems may occur:

9 When using a web browser to access or save a file, the display time of

the action will be incorrect.

9 The system event log time will be incorrect compared to the actual time

when an action occurs.

• NTP Server

You can enable or use specified NTP server to update the date and time of

the system automatically. When there is no specified IP address for the NTP

server, the system will refer to internal clock for date and time settings.

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• Language Setting

FNS-7000A will use the language specified in this section to create and

display files and directories. Select the correct language to avoid the

following problems:

i. Unable to create files or directories in special characters.
ii. Unable to display file or directory name in special characters.

• View System Settings

You can view all current system settings, e.g. server name, on this page.

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3.5 Network Settings

1. TCP/IP Configuration

• Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP

If your network supports DHCP, FNS-7000A will automatically use DHCP

protocol to retrieve the IP address and related information.

• Use static IP address

To use fixed IP address for network connection, enter the following
information:

9 Fixed IP Address

IP address is a 32-bit digit used to differentiate each single entity on a

network. IP address is divided into four groups of eight bits separated

by dots, e.g. 192.168.0.1.

9 Subnet Mask

Subnet mask defines computers within the same local network. It is a

32-bit digit, e.g. 255.xxx.xxx.xxx.

9 Default Gateway

Gateway is generally referred to an interchange point that connects

two networks, such as LAN and WAN.

9 DNS Server

DNS (domain name server) maps a server name to a particular IP

address. If you do not use a DNS server, enter ‘0.0.0.0’ as server IP.

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You can also configure the following settings:

9 Enable DHCP server

If there is no DHCP server on your network, you can enable this

option to provide IP address settings to the clients.

9 Start IP address

The first IP address to be dynamically allocated for DHCP service.

9 End IP address

The last IP address to be dynamically allocated for DHCP service.

9 Lease time

Define the lease time for the dynamic IP address.

9 Primary DNS server

When the system allocates an IP address to your computer, the

primary DNS server address is also specified to it.

9 Secondary DNS Server

When the system allocates an IP address to your computer, the

secondary DNS server address is also specified to it.

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Configuration of Network Interfaces

9 Fail Over

The system supports the configuration of multiple network interfaces,

which enables you to perform Fail Over or Load Balance functions. Fail

over ensures server availability to the network. If the primary port is

disconnected due to a hardware or cable problem, the secondary port will

replace its network identity. If the failed port resumes the network

connection, it will also resume the role as the primary interface.

9 Load Balance

In load balance mode, the transmission load is distributed among

aggregated network ports. An intelligent software adaptive agent will

repeatedly analyze the traffic flow from the server and distribute the

packets based on the destination address. Load balance can only occur

on Layer 3 routing protocols (IP or NCP IPX). Multicast/Broadcast and

non-routing protocols, such as NetBEUI and Microsoft IPX, are

transmitted over the primary port.

Network Speed

Network speed settings provide an advanced option for configuring network

speed. You can select auto-negotiation to determine network speed

automatically. It is recommended to use the default setting.

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2. Microsoft Networking

Enable file service for Microsoft networking: For users using Microsoft

Windows, enable this service to access the files on network share folders.

Assign a workgroup name. The name can be 15 characters long at maximum

but must not include the following:

" + = [ ] , ; / \ : | * ? < > . "
Note: The first character cannot be a period (.).

9 Standalone Server

Use local users for user authentication.

9 NT Domain Member

Use Microsoft NT domain for user authentication.

9 AD Domain Member

Use Microsoft AD domain for user authentication.

¾ Server Description: Describe FNS-7000A, e.g. administrator name,

department, or location of the server, for users to identify the server.

Users using FNS-7000A on the Microsoft Windows operating systems

must enable Microsoft Network Services.

¾ Workgroup: Specify the workgroup FNS-7000A belongs to. The

workgroup is a computer group unit in Microsoft Windows network for

network sharing.

¾ Domain Name: Microsoft domain name. Enter the domain name when

you select NT domain or AD domain.

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If the local network has a WINS server installed, specify the IP address. FNS-

7000A will automatically register its name and IP address with WINS service.

If you do not want to enable WINS server support, or you do not have a WINS

server on your network, enter 0.0.0.0 in the field for WINS server IP address.

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3. Apple Network

To use FNS-7000A on Apple MAC operating system, enable AppleTalk network

support.

If your AppleTalk network uses extended networks, and is assigned with

multiple zones, assign a zone name to FNS-7000A. If you do not want to

assign a network zone, enter an asterisk (*) to use the default setting.

4. NFS Service

To use FNS-7000A on Unix/ Linux operating system computer or server,

enable NFS service. FNS-7000A supports NFS version 2.0 and 3.0. To

correctly use NFS service, assign a user’s UID and IP address. Go to NFS

Settings in Users of User Management for setup. When you have completed

the configuration, login the system as root and use mount command to

connect to the network. You can then login with other identities and access

FNS-7000A using previous NFS settings.

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5. NetWare Service

To use Novell Netware service, enable this option and enter the server name

for Netware network. The server will then operate in a manner similar to a

Novell NetWare 3.12 file server.

To configure more options for Netware service, enable Netware service and
click Advanced.

• Frame Type: If you have a Novell server on your local network, select the

same frame type as the server's.

• Internal Network Number: This is a unique number to identify the server

on a network. The system will set it to the IP address if Auto-configure

option is selected. Or you may enter a unique internal network number

manually.

• External Network Number: This number identifies a logical network

segment on a network. The system can configure it automatically, or you

can set the external network number manually.

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6. Web Service

To access files on FNS-7000A via web browser, enable Web File Manager. If

FNS-7000A is connected to the Internet and uses a valid IP address, you can

access files on the server by web browser from anywhere.

7. FTP Service

To download files from or upload files to FNS-7000A by using file transfer

protocol (FTP), activate FTP service.

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8. View Network Settings

You can view current network settings and status in this section.

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3.6 Disk Configuration

Your FNS-7000A can accommodate four disks at maximum. You can set the disk

volume to the following configurations:

1. Single Disk Volume

You can select to use a standalone disk. In case of disk crash, all data will
be lost.

2. RAID 5 Disk Volume

Three or more hard disks can be teamed up to form a large-capacity RAID 5

disk group. This system will distribute and store data among its various

member disks as it is received. At the same time it uses an amount of

space roughly equivalent to a whole disk to store reference numbers with

the same elements. Should one of the disks in the group suffer some kind

of damage, you can shut down the computer and install a new disk, and the

system will restore the data on the new disk using the reference number.

In addition, if you have a system with four disks but use only three in your

RAID 5 group, the fourth will serve as a backup disk. If one of the three

disks is damaged the system will automatically start using the spare disk

without powering down and changing the affected disk. Generally speaking,

the capacity of a RAID 5 disk group is one disk’s worth of space less than

the total rated capacity of the group.

Note: RAID 5 may be used only with equipment that has three or more disks.

3. RAID 1 Mirroring Disk Volume

Mirroring Disk protects your data by automatically backing up the contents

of one disk onto the second disk of a mirrored pair. This protects your data

if one of the disks fails. However, the storing capacity is equal to a single

disk, as the second disk is used to automatically back up the first one.

Mirroring disk volume is suitable for personal or corporate use to store
important data.

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4. RAID 0 Striping Disk Volume

Striping disk combines two or more disks into one larger disk. It offers the

fastest disk access but it does not have any protection of your data if the

striped array fails. The disk capacity equals the number of disks in the array

times the size of the smallest disk. Striping disk is usually used to maximize
your disk capacity or for fast disk access but not for storing important data.

5. Linear Disk Volume

You can combine two or more disks into one larger disk. During file saving,

the file will be saved on physical disks sequentially but does not have a disk

failure file protection function. The overall capacity of linear disk is the sum

of all disks. Linear disk is generally used for storing large data and is not
appropriate to use for file protection of sensitive data.

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By factory default, FNS-7000A is preset to one large RAID 0 disk (applicable for

servers with two or more disk volumes). To use other disk configurations, the
settings can be changed during the first Quick Configuration access.

You can also administer your disk volume in the following ways:

i. Create Disk Volume

ii. Delete Disk Volume

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iii. Examine Disk Volume

9 Disk Volume Operation Report

This page shows the current status and information of disk volume

operation.

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iv. Format Disk Volume

v. View Disk & Volume Status

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vi. Snapshot Settings

Snapshot enables users to create a copy of disk volume as backup source.

The creation of snapshot will not modify the disk volume while any changes

made to the disk volume will not affect any formerly taken snapshots.

• Basic Snapshot Settings

To activate or disable a snapshot, go to Snapshot Settings of Disk
Configuration and click Basic. Enable snapshot support of the disk volume

before creating a snapshot.

To enable snapshot support for one or more volumes, select the item(s),

assign Repository Ratio and Maximum Count values and then click OK.

To disable snapshot support, unselect the item(s) and click OK. To undo

the changes, click Cancel and refresh the page.

Note:

1. To change Repository Ratio or Maximum Count of volume, disable its

snapshot support, click OK, and enable it again.

2. Disabling the snapshot support will automatically remove all snapshots

on the volume.

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• Advanced Snapshot Settings

To set up when to warn about every snapshot's use status, set the

Snapshot Warning Threshold value and click OK. The default threshold to
log a warning message is when a snapshot is 90% full. Click Basic or

Cancel to return to the Basic Snapshot Settings page.

9 Create a Snapshot or a Schedule

In Snapshot Settings page, click Schedule to create, edit or delete a

snapshot schedule. Users can schedule an hourly, weekly or monthly

snapshot of the disk volume.

To create a snapshot schedule, click New.

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Select Create Now or define the time interval, i.e. repeat hourly, weekly or

monthly for the snapshot schedule.

To modify a current schedule, check the appropriate box and click Edit. To
remove it, click Delete. To view the updated status of the schedule, click
Refresh.

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9 Restoring data from snapshots

To restore the disk volume to the status of a particular point of time, go to

Restore of Snapshot Settings. Check the box of the snapshot to which the

disk volume will be restored and click OK. To view the updated restoring
status, click Refresh.

The description of the items for restoring status is as below:

Restoring Status Description

Restoring The disk volume is being restored

Completed The disk volume has been restored successfully.

Failed The disk volume cannot be restored successfully.

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9 Viewing Snapshot Status

To view the list of snapshots created for a disk volume and their status,
click View in the Snapshot Settings section.

Other functions:

a. To create a snapshot, click New to add a new snapshot.
b. To remove a snapshot, select an entry and click Delete.
c. To view the details of a snapshot, select an entry and click Browse.
d. To view the updated status of the snapshots, click Refresh.

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9 Using Snapshot with Remote Replication

To ensure the completeness and continuity of the backup data, check the

box “Take a snapshot before performing the backup job”. When this

option is selected, a snapshot of the disk volume will be taken

automatically for tape backup or remote replication.

In Remote Replication of System Tools, click New.

Check the box “Create a temporary snapshot for the replication” as shown

below:

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3.7 User Management

The files on FNS-7000A can be shared among multiple users. For easier

management and better control of users’ access right, you have to organize users,

user groups and their access right control.

• Users

The system has created the following users by default:

Administrator

By default, administrator is a member of the administrator group and has

access to system administration. You cannot delete administrator.

Guest

When you use a non-registered user name to login, the server will recognize

the user as a Guest and will allow limited access. A guest does not belong to

any user group. You cannot delete the user Guest or create a password.

Anonymous

When you connect to the server by FTP service, you can use the name to

login as a guest. You cannot delete this user or change its password.

You can create a new user according to your needs. The following

information is required to create a new user:

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9 User name

The user name must not exceed 32 characters. It is case-insensitive and

can contain double-byte characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, and

Korean except:

" / \ [ ] : ; | = , + * ? < > ` '

9 Password

The password must be 6~16 characters long. Avoid using codes that are

easily decipherable.

You can perform the following settings for users:

i. Create
ii. Create Multiple Users
iii. Change Password
iv. Create Private Network Share
v. Assign User Groups
vi. NFS Settings
vii. Quota Settings
viii. Delete

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• User Groups

User group is a collection of users with the same access right to files or

folders. FNS-7000A has created the following user groups by default:

9 Administrators

All members of administrators group have the right to perform system

management. You cannot delete this group.

9 Everyone

All registered users belong to everyone group. You cannot delete this

group.

You can manage user groups with the following options:

i. Create
ii. Create Private Network Share
iii. Assign Users
iv. Delete

User groups name must not exceed 256 characters. It is case-insensitive

and can contain double-byte characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, and

Korean, except the following ones:

" / \ [ ] : ; | = , + * ? < > ` '

To properly manage security, it is very important to manage users and user

groups. You may set the share access parameters of each user or user group

accordingly.

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• Quota

To allocate disk volume efficiently, you can specify the quota that can be used

by each user. When quota is set, users are not allowed to further use disk

space once they have reached their quota limit. By default, no limitations are
set for users. You can modify the following two options:

• Enable quota for all users

• Quota size on each disk volume

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3.8 Network Share Management

The primary purpose of network storage is file sharing. In a standard operation

environment, you can create different network share folders for various types of

files, or provide different file access rights to users or user groups. By factory

default, a “public” share folder is created, which allows full access from all users

or guests.

There are four options in Network Share Management:

i. Create a network share
ii. Change the name, path and comment of a network share
iii. Set access right for a network share
iv. Remove a network share

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• Create

To create a network share, enter the following information:

9 Network share name

The share name must not exceed 12 characters and cannot contain the

following characters:

" . + = / \ : | * ? < > ; [ ] %

9 Disk volume

This area shows the disk volume status.

9 Path

All data are stored under the assigned path onto the disk volume. You

can select “Specify path automatically” to allow the server to

automatically create a new path on the disk volume to store the network

share files. Or you can assign a specific path for the share folder. The

path cannot exceed 256 characters and cannot contain the characters

below:

9 Comment

Enter a brief description for the share folder. The comment cannot

exceed 128 characters.

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• Access Control

Once the network share is created, you can assign access rights to users or

user groups:

9 Deny access

Access to the network share will be denied when this option is selected.

9 Read only

Users can read the files only on the network share when read only is

assigned.

9 Full access

Users with full access are allowed to read, write, create, or delete files

and folders on the network share.

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• Property and Delete

To edit the property of an existing network share, select a share and click
Property. You can then edit the content of that share.

You can also select to delete an existing network share. Click OK to confirm
the deletion or Cancel to abort.

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3.9 System Tools

System Tools enable you to optimize the maintenance and management of FNS-

7000A.

3.9.1 SNMP Settings

Enable SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) service and complete all

necessary settings to manage network components of the server by SNMP. When

enabling SNMP Trap Notification, a message will be sent to a specified trap host

when an error occurs.

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3.9.2 Alert Notification

Enter the e-mail address of administrator and SMTP server IP address. In case of

warning or malfunction, an email will be sent to the administrator automatically.

3.9.3 Restart/ Shutdown

Select to restart or shut down FNS-7000A.

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3.9.4 Hardware Settings

You can enable or disable the hardware functions of FNS-7000A.

i. Enable LCD panel setting function

To enable users to configure TCP/IP settings via the LCD panel.

ii. Enable configuration reset switch

By enabling this option, you can press the reset button for a few seconds to

reset the administrator password and system settings to default.

iii. Enable hard disk standby mode

Set the minutes when there is no access to the server and the hard disk will

go to standby mode.

iv. Enable buzzer

When buzzer is enabled, an alert sound will be played in case of system error.

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3.9.5 UPS

If your UPS device provides USB interface, you can enable UPS (uninterruptible

power supply) support to protect your system from abnormal system shutdown

caused by power outage. In case of utility power failure, the system will shut
down automatically by probing the power status of the connected UPS unit.

9 Enable UPS support

To activate the UPS support, you can select this option. You can set the

shutdown timer to turn off the system automatically after the system detects

the AC power is abnormal. In general, the UPS can keep supplying the

power for the system for about 5 to 10 minutes. But this depends on the

maximum load of the UPS and the number of the loads connected to it.

UPS Model

Select the UPS model from the list. If the UPS model you are using is not

available on the list, please contact our technical support.

UPS IP

If you have selected APC UPS with SNMP for UPS model, enter the IP address

of the UPS.

Note: When UPS support is not enabled, the Test button will not function.

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3.9.6 System Update

To update the firmware version of FNS-7000A, make sure you have obtained the

correct version of image file. It is suggested to back up all existing data on FNS-

7000A before updating the image. The current settings will remain unchanged

after the system is

upgraded.

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3.9.7 Change Logo

You can choose a personal picture to display on the login page of FNS-7000A.

The size of the picture cannot exceed 20K bytes.

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3.9.8 Remote Replication

Remote Replication enables you to replicate local files to remote folders on

another server. The files will be compressed before the replication process in

order to save time for data transfer.

Using Remote Replication

Login FNS-7000A, go to Remote Replication in System Tools.

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i. New

a. Click New to enter the following page.

b. Complete all settings and click OK to save or Cancel to quit

Note: To use remote replication, enable Microsoft Networking service, make

sure the destination network share and directory have been created, and the

user name and password are valid to login the destination folder.

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ii. Edit

a. Select the job to be edited.
b. Click Edit.
c. Modify the settings.
d. Click OK to save or Cancel to quit.

iii. Delete

a. Select the job to be deleted.
b. Click Delete.

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3.9.9 Virus Scan

Virus scanning agent helps protect your system from being infected by viruses.

You need to operate Windows NT or Windows 2000 server with virus-scanning

software installed to perform real-time virus scanning. To enable virus scan

support, specify the IP address of network share, the administrator ID and

password.

Installing Virus Scan Agent

Make sure virus scan agent and software are installed on the same computer

which performs virus scanning before activating the agent.

Follow the steps below to install Virus Scan Agent:

1. Run Install Virus Scan Agent in FNS-7000A companion CD.

2. Click Next to continue Virus Scan Agent Setup.

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3. Click Finish to complete.

4. A screen will pop up to show the system information the first time you have

successfully installed the virus scan agent.

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The description of the fields is as below:

Fields Description

Server Name Name of the network share under the protection of

virus scan agent

IP Address The IP address of the network share

Status Connection status of the host network share with the

virus scan agent:

• Disconnect: Not connected to the network

• Idle: Connection has been enabled but there is no

file transfer for three minutes or more.

• Ready: Connection has been enabled and ready to

be scanned

• --: User name and password have not been set up

Infected Number of infected files

Last Scan Time Date and time of the most recent virus scanning job

Result Scanning result:

OK: No files are infected

• Virus Found: Virus is found. The name of the

infected file(s) may not be displayed due to the

scanning of other files. Go to administration page

to view the name and location of the infected

file(s).

• Access Denied: Access to the server is denied.

Authentication Failed: The login user ID is not

authorized to access the folder of the network share.

Path The file location on the network share

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Enabling Virus Scan Support

Go to Virus Scan of System Tools. To enable virus scan support, check the box

Enable Virus Scan Support. Enter the IP address of the virus scan server and
click Apply.

Viewing Details of Infected Files

To view the details of infected files of the network share, go to Event Logs of

Statistics & Logs. A warning message will be shown in the table.

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3.9.10 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings

To backup the setting(s), select the appropriate option(s) and click Backup. To
restore a backup settings file, click Browse to select the file and click Restore.

To reset the setting(s) to factory default(s), select the appropriate option and
click Reset.

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3.9.11 Backup Agent

Backup agent enables FNS-7000A to support particular backup programs. In

addition to being compatible with more tape drives and tape library, backup

agent also supports backup and restoration among multiple servers on different

OS.

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Installation of Backup Agent

Follow the steps below to install Backup Agent:

1. Download Backup Agent program to local disk
a. Install Back Agent.

Contact technical support for information of backup agent program.

2. Install Backup Agent
a. Enter FNS-7000A administration page. Go to System Tools and select

Backup Agent.

b. Click Browse to select Backup Agent program.
c. Click Install Agent. When the installation is completed, the name of

backup agent will be displayed, e.g. NetVault 6.5.3:

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3. Configure and enable Backup Agent
a. Click Enable Backup Agent.
b. Enter the password for Backup Agent.
c. Click Apply. The status will be shown as Running.

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Auto Boot/ Shutdown

This function enables FNS-7000A to specify the schedule when the system will

boot and shut down automatically. Note that after changing the settings, it will

take a minute to take effect. It is recommended not to set the schedules too

close to avoid unexpected result.

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3.10 Statistics & Logs

You can view the event logs of all currently online users on FNS-7000A for system

monitoring.

• Active Users

This page shows all users that are currently logged on to the system.

• Event Logs

FNS-7000A can store thousands of recent event logs, including warning,

error and information messages. In case of system malfunction, the event

logs can be retrieved to help analyze the system problem.

• DHCP Logs

If DHCP server function is activated, you can use it to monitor all of the

assigned dynamic addresses, client MAC addresses and other information.

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Chapter 4 Accessing FNS-7000A

4.1 Using Microsoft Windows

1. You can access FNS-7000A in Windows OS by the following ways:

• By Quick Install Wizard. For further information, please refer to

Appendix C.

• You may also search for FNS-7000A within the Network Neighborhood.

Locate the workgroup and find the name of your FNS-7000A. When the

server is found, double-click on the server name to connect.

• You may also use “Search for Computers” function to look for your FNS-

7000A in Windows. Under Windows ME or Windows 2000, please follow

these steps:

i. Open “My Network Places”.
ii. Under the tool bar, click Search.
iii. Enter the name of FNS-7000A in Computer Name field.
iv. Click Search.

When FNS-7000A is found, double click the item to access the server.

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2. Once the connection to FNS-7000A is successful, all listing on your available

network share will be displayed. Select an appropriate network share folder
and select Map Network Drive by right clicking on the item. To make the
share folder available for your next start-up, check the Reconnect at logon

box on the popup window and click OK to map the folder as your network

drive.

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4.2 Using Apple MAC OS

If you are an Apple MAC user, you can access FNS-7000A by the following ways:

1. Using Network Browser

a. Choose “Network Browser” in Apple menu.

b. In “Network Browser”, choose AppleTalk. A list of computers on the

AppleTalk network will appear. Select FNS-7000A.

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c. Enter the login name and password, or use “Guest” to enter. Click

Connect.

d. When FNS-7000A is connected, all network shares will be shown.

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e. Choose a network share to connect. The network share will appear on

the desktop.

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2. Using Chooser

a. Select Chooser on Apple menu bar.

b. Click on AppleShare. The name of FNS-7000A will appear on the

right side of the window.

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c. Use the mouse to highlight FNS-7000A and click OK.

d. Enter the correct login name and password or use “Guest” to login, and

then click Connect.

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e. All available network shares will be listed. Select a network share and

click OK.

f. Close the Chooser program. Double click on the icon on the desktop to

access the files.

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4.3 Using Unix/ Linux OS

In addition to Microsoft and MAC OS, FNS-7000A also supports Unix-based

systems such as IBM AIX, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, Linux, Free BSD, etc. through the

NFS service:
Note: Configure NFS settings in User Management page for users who use this

feature before proceeding to the steps below.

1. On Unix, run the command:

mount -t nfs <FNS-7000A IP address>:/<Network Share Name>

<Directory to Mount>

For example, if your FNS-7000A’s IP address is 192.168.0.1 and you want to

link the network share folder “public” under the /mnt/pub directory, use the

following command.

mount -t nfs 192.168.0.1:/public /mnt/pub

Note: You must login as “root” user to initiate the above command.

2. Login as the user id that you define, you can use the mounted directory to

access your network share files.

4.4 Netware Service

To use Novell Netware service, enable this option and enter the server name for

Netware network. The server will then operate in a manner similar to a Novell

NetWare 3.12 file server.

4.5 Using Web Browser

Other than OS support, your FNS-7000A also provides a convenient web file

management interface that allows using a standard web browser to access your

data. If you link FNS-7000A to the Internet and use a public IP address, you can

access the files on the server anywhere. For more information, please refer to

Appendix B.

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4.6 Using File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

In addition to working with multiple operating systems, FNS-7000A also supports

connection via FTP. Enter the correct user name and password to connect the

server or access the public share folders as guest.

1. Follow the steps below to use FTP service (based on Windows 2000 as

example):

2. Click FTP.

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3. Enter user name and password.

4. The share folder will be shown. You can then manage the folder by dragging

and dropping files to it, as well as rename or delete the files.

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Chapter 5 FNS-7000A-Maintenance

FNS-7000A is specially designed to run 24 x 7 and be ready at all times against

system crash caused by power outage. This section provides a general overview

on system maintenance.

5.1 Restart/ Shut down Server

Follow the steps below to restart or shut down FNS-7000A.

1. Ask all active users of NAS to save their files and disconnect from the server.

2. Enter the administration page and select Restart/ Shutdown in System Tools.

3. Click Restart to reboot the server or Shut Down to turn off the server. You

can perform these actions by the LCD panel.

5.2 Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings

To reset the administrator password and network settings of FNS-7000A,

1. Press the reset button of FNS-7000A for a few seconds. A beep sound will be

heard.

2. Login FNS-7000A with the default user name and password:
User name: administrator
Password: admin

Note: To reset the system by the reset button, the option “Enable configuration

reset switch” in Hardware Settings must be activated.

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5.3 Disk Failure or Malfunction

When you encounter disk malfunction or failure, please do the following:

1. Record the malfunction status or error messages.

2. Stop using the failed FNS-7000A and turn off the server.

3. Contact customer service for technical support.

Note: Your FNS-7000A must be repaired by professional technicians, please do

not try to repair the server yourself.

Please back up any important files or folders to avoid potential data loss due to

disk crash.

5.4 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown

In case of power outage or improper shutdown of FNS-7000A, the system will

resume to the state before it is shut down. If your server does not function

properly after restart, please do the following:

1. If the system configuration is lost, configure the system again.

2. In the event of abnormal operation of the server, contact customer service for

technical support.

To avoid the above situations, please back up your data periodically and make

sure you have done the following:

1. Follow the instructions described in Chapter 5.1 to restart or shut down the

server.

2. If there is an anticipated power outage, back up all important data and turn

off the server properly until power supply is resumed.

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Appendix A LCD Panel

Displayed Information

When FNS-7000A is turned on, the server name, IP address, date, and time will

be shown.

Server name

Power

Error

Network

Network

Check disk information and firmware version

1. Press button B to view disk information, i.e. number of disks and disk size.

DISK NUMBER: 2
SIZE: 76333.36MB

NAS-Disk 12/28

61.235.61.33 02:22

IP address

Date

Time

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

Button A



Button B



2. Press button B again to view the server model and firmware version.



TEMP: 32o C
FAN: 3590 RPM



3. Press button B again to view model number and version information.



NAS7000A

4.1.3 (1227)

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System Setting Function

1. Press button A for two seconds to enter configuration page.

NAS7000A

4.1.3 (1227)





2. Press button B to select an item: NETWORK SETTINGS, POWER DOWN,

REBOOT SYSTEM, and EXIT.



PRESS 2 SECONDS
FOR CONFIG. PAGE



Network Settings

Enter NETWORK SETTINGS configuration page and press button B to select one of

the following options. The one marked with * means it is being used for

connection.

• DHCP

DHCP will obtain IP address automatically.

• STATIC IP

Press button A to select STATIC IP. Then configure the IP address.

i. SET STATIC IP

Press button B to enter 0~255 and press button A to set the next number

for the IP address.

ii. SET NETMASK

Follow the above procedure to set the netmask address.

iii. SET GATEWAY

Follow the above procedure to set the gateway address.

iv. SELECT STATIC IP

Press button B to select YES or NO. When YES is selected, you will be

asked to restart the system.

• EXIT

To return to the previous menu.

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POWER DOWN

Press button B to select POWER DOWN and press button A to confirm shutting

down FNS-7000A.

SELECT:

2. POWER DOWN

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

REBOOT SYSTEM

Press button B to select REBOOT SYSTEM and press button A to confirm

restarting the system.



SELECT:

3. REBOOT SYSTEM



Exit Configuration Page-EXIT

Press button A and select EXIT, then press the button again to confirm exiting the

configuration page.



SELECT:

4. EXIT





EXIT CONFIG PAGE

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Appendix B Web File Manager

Using Web File Manager

Launch the web browser and go to FNS-7000A home page. Select Web File
Manager and enter the correct login name and password. You may also enter

“guest” in the login name field with no password to access the network shares on

FNS-7000As as an anonymous guest.

Note: Make sure a network share has been created before using Web File

Manager.

Select an existing network share for management.

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You can organize network share folders of FNS-7000A. With Web File Manager,

you can upload, rename, or delete files and folders in the network shares.

• View files online

Click on a file displayed on the web page. The information of the file will be

displayed. If your browser does not support the file format, the download

window pops up automatically. Once the file is downloaded, you can open it

on your computer.

• Create folder

i. Select a network share or folder in which you want to create a new folder.
ii. Click

(Create Folder) on the toolbar.

iii. Enter the name of the new folder and click OK.

• Rename file or folder

i. Select a file or folder to rename.
ii. Click

(Rename) on the toolbar.

iii. Enter the new file or folder name and click OK.

• Delete file or folder

i. Select a file or folder to delete.
ii. Click

(Delete) on the toolbar.

iii. Confirm to delete the file or folder.

To delete all files and folders, click

(Select All) and then

(Delete).

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• Upload file

i. Open the folder to upload file to.
ii. Click Browse to select the file.
iii. Click Upload.

• Download file

i. Select a file to download.
ii. Right click the mouse and select “Save As” to save the file.

• Logout

To exit Web File Manager, click

(Logout).

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• Viewing Files Named in Chinese

To view files named in Chinese, you may have to configure the browser

settings. Take Internet Explorer as an example, follow the steps below to

configure the settings.

1. Click on Tools in IE browser.

2. Click Internet Options.

4. Click OK.

5. Restart the browser.

3. Cancel this option.

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Web File Manager Icons

Icon Description

Up-return to the parent folder

Refresh-reload the current page

Home-return to network share list home page

Create folder

Rename file or folder

Delete file or folder

Select all

Cancel selection

Logout

Full access network share folder

Read-only network share folder

Malfunction network share folder

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Appendix C Quick Install Wizard

Quick Install Wizard enables you to search for all available FNS-7000As within the

local network, and view the server name, IP address, and workgroup etc. You

can also configure the disk name, date and time, etc. via Quick Install Wizard.

Screenshot

Indicates the

IP address of

Windows

workgroup joined

All NAS can be

identified using a

unique server

name.

Set up Server Name,

Date, Time and basic

network configurations.

View detailed information about

the selected server.

the server.

Display

operating

by NAS.

Close this

Re-search for Disk On-

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Operation

1. Configure FNS-7000A

Select a FNS-7000A displayed on Quick Install Wizard and click Configure.

Enter the administrator password.

Upon successful login, the following screen will appear. Enter the

configuration values and click OK.

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Set the name, date and time for

FNS-7000A. The length cannot

exceed 14 characters.

The system will obtain IP

address automatically.

To use fixed IP address for

connection, enter the IP

address, subnet mask and

gateway for the server.

For further configuration of the system, please login the administration page

of FNS-7000A via web browser.
Note: You may have to restart FNS-7000A after changing the network

configuration.

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2. View FNS-7000A details

Select a FNS-7000A available on Quick Install Wizard and click Details. The

following screen will be shown:

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3. Search for all available FNS-7000A again

To refresh the search results, click Refresh to display all available servers

within the network.

4. Help

Click Help to view the instructions of Quick Install Wizard.

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5. Enter the home page of FNS-7000A

Double click on FNS-7000A to enter the administration page.

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Appendix D NetBak Replicator

NetBak Replicator is a program installed in user’s system (Windows only) for data

backup. You can upload any files or folders to server and back up the data.

Main Functions

1. Backup

• File Filter

You can select particular file types to be excluded from backup. The

system will filter all files belonging to these file types when backing up

data.

• Schedule

You can specify a schedule for backing up data with this option, e.g. 12:00

every day or 05:00 every Saturday.

• Monitor

When this option is enabled, the system will upload all files or folders to

the server instantly for backup when the files or folders are modified.

2. Restore

Select this option to restore backed up data to the original location of the file

or to a new directory.

3. Log

Enable this option to record events of NetBak Replicator, e.g. the time when

NetBak Replicator starts and terminates, Restore and Monitor, backup time

and original location of all files, etc.

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Installing Netbak Replicator

1. Run Install NetBak Replicator in the companion CD.

2. Follow the steps to install NetBak Replicator. Then click Finish.

3. Upon successful installation, a shortcut icon

Desktop.

will be shown on the

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Using NetBak Replicator

1. Create a share folder for backup in NAS.

2. Run NetBak Replicator. Click

network will be displayed.

. All NAS and their share folders within the

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3. Select the server and share folder, or enter the IP address of NAS for data

backup. Then click OK.

Note: Only authorized users can access the share folders. Double click the folder.

The system will prompt for user name and password to authenticate the access

privilege of the users.

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4. You can start the backup procedure upon successful connection to the NAS.

• Backup

Select files and folders for backup.

9 File Filter

Click File Filter to select file format to be skipped from backup. Then

click OK.

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9 Schedule

Click Schedule on NetBak Replicator main page. Then check the box

“Enable Backup Schedule” and select the frequency and time for

backup. Click OK to confirm.

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9 Monitor

Select the files and folders for monitoring. Then click Monitor.

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