LevelOne WAP-0008 User Manual

LevelOne

WAP-0008

11g Wireless AP Storage w/ STAT/IDE

Interface

User Manual

V1.0

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 5

1.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ 5

1.2 FEATURES ............................................................................................ 7

1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 9

1.4 PACKAGE LIST .................................................................................... 10

1.5 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ............................................................... 11

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED.................................................................. 14

2.1 HARD DISK INSTALLATION .................................................................... 14

2.2 MAKING CONNECTIONS ....................................................................... 17

2.2.1 Install Necessary Communication Protocols ................................ 17

2.2.2 Wired Ethernet Connection ............................................................. 19

2.2.3 Wireless Connection ........................................................................ 24

2.3 FILE SHARING ..................................................................................... 26

2.3.1 Accessing the Network Hard Drive via My Network Places ....... 26

2.3.2 Searching the Computers ............................................................... 26

2.3.3 Search the “Entire Network” Manually .......................................... 27

2.3.4 Accessing Files via FTP .................................................................. 28

CHAPTER 3: MAKING CONFIGURATION .................................................... 29

3.1 CONFIGURATION WIZARD .................................................................... 31

3.2 NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................... 46

3.2.1 DHCP Setting .................................................................................... 46

3.2.2 Wireless Setting................................................................................ 48

CHAPTER 4: STORAGE CONFIGURATION ................................................. 80

4.1 DISK UTILITY ...................................................................................... 80

4.2 FILE SHARING ..................................................................................... 83

4.3 ACCESS CONTROL .............................................................................. 85

4.4 FILE BROWSER ................................................................................... 90

CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED TOOLS .................................................................. 92

5.1 BACKUP CONFIGURATION .................................................................... 93

5.2 RESET CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT ................................................... 93

5.3 REBOOT ............................................................................................. 93

5.4 FIRMWARE UPGRADE .......................................................................... 94

CHAPTER 6: DOWNLOAD ASSISTANT ........................................................ 95

6.1 FTP ................................................................................................... 95

6.2 HTTP ................................................................................................ 98

6.3 EMAIL ALERT CONFIGURATION ........................................................... 100

6.4 DOWNLOAD STATUS .......................................................................... 101

CHAPTER 7: MISC ........................................................................................... 102

7.1 TIME SETTING ................................................................................... 102

7.2 LOGIN SETTING ................................................................................. 103

7.3 SYSTEM LOG .................................................................................... 104

CHAPTER 8: FAQ & TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................. 105

8.1 WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I HAVE SOME TROUBLE? ................................... 105

8.2 HOW TO SETUP WIRELESS FUNCTION? ................................................ 108

8.3 HOW TO MAP NETWORK DRIVE IN WINDOWS? ..................................... 119

8.4 HOW TO BACKUP DATA BY USING MICROSOFT BACKUP UTILITY? ........... 121

APPENDIX A: LICENSING INFORMATION ................................................. 128

REGULATORY APPROVALS ....................................................................... 138

NOTE: THE CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL WILL BE REVISED WITHOUT PRIOR

NOTICE.

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Network Storage device. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.

1.1 Overview

The product is designed for 3.5” IDE and serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive use. It is an ideal device for small-medium companies and home users who need to backup and share files more efficiently and easily anytime and

anywhere. Additionally, with its WLAN* feature which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g will also let you share files easily.

The Network Storage offers WLAN mobility for home user and business people to maintain continuous network connectivity. Home users can stay connected to the network anywhere through a building without being limited by LAN cables via its AP functionality. This device also has the additional advantage of providing network storage with its 3.5” hard disk which allows you to share information and storage capacity via wireless or wired network.

The Network Storage supports the UPnP content directories and users can share the music and video files easily. Besides, the click-and-copying of files from a flash drive to the Network Storage hard disk make the user backup files efficiently. Please refer to the following application diagram.

1.2 Features

Basic Functions

 Adapt for one 3.5” IDE or Serial-ATA(SATA) hard disk drive.  Network File Storage and File Sharing via My Network Places

in Windows or Samba in Linux and Mac OS.

 Backup files easily: compliant with Windows backup utility.  Support FAT, FAT32, and Ext2 files system and can read from

NTFS file system.

 Support security level as Guest or Authorization user for file

sharing.

 Real time clock to synchronize the computer time setting.  Easy to upgrade: using web browser or windows application to

upgrade new version of firmware.

 Browser-based interface configuration and management: OS

independent, easy-to-use for consumer installation.

 Support HDD sleeping mode to save power consumption.  Built-in FTP server.  UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) AV content directory support.  Scheduling download assistant.  Aluminum housing provides better effect for heat-release. (It’s

normal that aluminum housing getting warm when Network Storage is working.)

USB Device

 Built-in USB2.0 host to connect to USB mass storage device,

like USB flash drive, USB hard drive, etc.

 Easy copy button: Offer the button to copy folders and files

from USB device to internal HDD.

Wireless Functions

 Up to 54Mbps data rate by incorporating Orthogonal

Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM).

 IEEE 802.11b compatible (11Mbps): Allowing inter-operation

among multiple vendors.

 IEEE 802.11g compatible (54Mbps): Allowing inter-operation

among multiple vendors.

 Wireless data rate supported: 6/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps in

802.11g mode; 1/2/5.5/11Mbps in 802.11b mode.

 Support 64/128-bit WEP encryption.  Support 802.1X authentication.  Support WPA, WPA-PSK with TKIP and AES encryption.  Support WPA2, WPA2-PSK with TKIP and AES encryption.  Support Client, AP, WDS, and WDS Hybrid wireless modes.

(NOTE. Only AP mode and Hybrid mode can support WPA and WPA2.)

Scheduling Download Assistant

 Scheduling download assistant allows users to download files

via FTP, HTTP without turning on computer.

1.3 System Requirements

To start to use the Network Storage, your system must have the following minimum requirements:

 Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP, or any other operating system

can support Samba.

 An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100BaseT) adapter for wired

client.

 At least one WLAN client adapter of 802.11g (54Mbps) or

802.11b (11Mbps) for wireless connection.

 TCP/IP and NetBIOS network protocol installed.  Web browser installed.

The Network Storage requires an external 12V, 4A power supply which is included in the package. For safe operation, please only use the power adapter which is provided by this product.

1.4 Package List

The Network Storage package contains the following items:

 WAP-0008  Power Adapter  Stand  Dipole Antenna  CD Manual/Utility  Quick Installation Guide

1.5 Hardware Configuration

LED Indicators

Shutdown Button

Reset Button

Stand

Backup Button

Antenna

LAN Port

USB 2.0 Port

Power Switch

Power Jack

LED Indicators:

LED

Light Off

Solid Light

Blinking

Power

Power off

Power on

W.LAN

No packet

On transmitting

LAN

No device

Linked

On transmitting.

HDD R/W

Not in use

HDD read/write

HDD Status

No HDD

HDD full or error

More blinking quickly, fewer available HDD capacity.

USB 1

No device

USB drive ready

USB 2

No device

USB drive ready

Status (Backup)

1. Blinking once per second when device works normally.

2. Blinking quickly

when “Backup”

button is pressed.

Buttons

Description

Shutdown

Press the button for 4 seconds to shut down the whole system before power-off.

Backup

Press the button for 4 seconds to copy data from attached USB device to HDD.

Front Buttons:

Reset

Press the buttons of “Shutdown” and “Backup”

simultaneously for 6 seconds to reset the system setting to factory default.

Ports

Description

Antenna

Connect 2.4GHz dipole antenna.

LAN

Automatically MDI / MDIX LAN port can sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computer, network of hub, switch, or router.

USB1 / USB2

The ports where you can connect to USB disk, digital camera, or card reader. Card reader: * Memory card must insert to card reader first before connect to the storage device. * Storage device supports one memory card at a time. Please do not insert multiple memory cards into the card reader.

Power Switch

Switch on/off the device.

Power Jack

12V / 4A power inlet.

Rear Ports:

WARNING:

The Network Storage is not hot-swappable. Please make sure that it is turned off and not connected to the power outlet when performing the following assembly procedure.

2.1 Hard Disk Installation

Follow the steps below to insert the 3.5” hard disk and assemble the device before using the Network Storage.

Step 1: Unfasten two screws at the rear side of device, and pull out the back cover.

Step 2: Pull out the front panel.

Step 3: Put the 3.5” IDE or SATA hard disk into the slot, and connect proper

data (the red cable is used for SATA hard disk and the gray one is for IDE hard disk) and power cable to the hard disk. Then fasten the screws that are included in the package to fix hard disk.

Step 4: Put the front panel back.

Step 5: Put the back cover back, and assemble tightly. Finally, fasten two

screws.

2.2 Making Connections

In order to access the Network Storage as the network storage drive or as a wireless AP, you need to configure the TCP/IP settings correctly in advance. Either the “Wired Ethernet Connection” or “Wireless Connection” can be used to connect to Network Storage.

2.2.1 Install Necessary Communication Protocols

Follow the steps below to install “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File

and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” on your computer.

Step 1: Select the “My Network Places” on the desktop menu, and right click on the icon to choose “Properties”.

Step 2: You may see there are many connections in your computer. Just select one which you will use it to connect to Network Storage. Then choose the “Properties” of that connection.

Step 3: Check the “Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” are

installed or not. If not, please install those communication protocols.

If you use other operating system, such as Linux, X-window or Mac OS, please refer to original manual of your OS to finish the configurations of TCP/IP and other required communication protocols.

2.2.2 Wired Ethernet Connection

Ethernet cable

Use one Ethernet cable to connect the Network Storage and your computer directly. Then power on the Network Storage.

The Network Storage will detect automatically if there is any DHCP server nearby. If yes, it will get an IP address from DHCP server. But if there is no DHCP server in your environment, the Network Storage will become a DHCP server, and assign IP address to your computer. You can get some information as below shown. Then go to command prompt mode from Start Menu->Programs-> Accessories, and type “ipconfig”. If the IP address and subnet mask are shown 0.0.0.0, please type “ipconfig /renew” to retrieve an IP address.

In addition, you can also allocate a static IP address on your computer as below:

Step 1: Find the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties from My Network Places and check the Properties of Local Area Network Connection.

Choose “Use the following IP address”, and assign one IP address which can be from 192.168.123.1 to 192.168.123.253. Here we use the

192.168.123.88 as the IP address. The Subnet mask must be

255.255.255.0, and the Default gateway must be 192.168.123.254. Then

click “OK” button to complete TCP/IP setup. NOTE. The IP address of default gateway must be same as IP address of Network Storage.

Step 2: Then go to command prompt mode from Start Menu->Programs-> Accessories. Type “ipconfig” and press the “Enter”. Then the following

message should be found. Check the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses are same as previous settings. If same, you are successful to setup the network configuration.

There are three methods to configure Network Storage. Please refer to the following instructions, and choose one which is most convenient to you.

Method 1: Use Configuration Tool to Setup

Before you can do this, you need to install the configuration tool from installation CD first. After that, please use the configuration tool to “Query” and you will see the status page and input “admin” to login. NOTE. The default login password is “admin”.

If there is any DHCP server in the network, Network Storage will be as the client and get one IP address from existed DHCP server. You can also use configuration utility to Query to find the IP address that Network Storage gets.

About other operating systems, such as Linux X-window or Mac OS, please use web browser to configure.

Method 2: Use Web Browser to Setup

Launch any web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape on your computer, and then input IP address of Network Storage in the address field.

For an example, type “http://192.168.123.254” and press “Enter”, then you

can see the configuration page of Network Storage. NOTE. You have to know the IP address of Network Storage when you use this method. The default IP address is “192.168.123.254”.

Method 3: Use “My Network Places” to Search and Setup First, go to My Network Places and search “WAP-0008”. NOTE. The default host name of Network Storage is “WAP-0008”.

Double click on “samba server (wap-0008)”, and you will see two folders. Then double click the folder “Configure”.

You can find there is a “Configure.html” in the folder, just double click on “Configure.html” directly to see configuration page.

2.2.3 Wireless Connection

Follow the steps below to connect to the Network Storage in a wireless environment. We assume that there is at least one WLAN card installed on your computer, and Network Storage is powered on.

Step 1: Enabling the WLAN card first, and check the Wireless Network Connection properties from My Network Places.

Step 2: Select the Wireless Networks icon after entering the “Wireless Network Connection Properties”. You will find the WAP-0008 in the

available network list, then select the WAP-0008, and click Connect button to connect. Otherwise, if you can’t find WAP-0008, please refresh network list again. NOTE. The default network name (SSID) of Network Storage is “WAP-0008”.

Step 2: Then go to command prompt mode from Start

WARNING:

We strongly recommended that you enable wireless encryption feature, or add User Access rules on Network Storage. Otherwise, everyone can connect to it wirelessly and access data which is stored in your hard drive.

Menu->Programs-> Accessories. Type “ipconfig” in the command prompt window and press the “Enter”. Then the messages of IP address, Subnet

Mask, and Default Gateway should be found.

Step 4: After you connect to Network Storage successfully, you can use

method 1~3 that have been described in section 2.2.2 to configure Network Storage.

2.3 File Sharing

The Network Storage can be a shared network hard drive in an existing wireless or wired network environment. The users in the same network area can read or write data from the device as required. The following various steps are for users to start using the network hard drive.

2.3.1 Accessing the Network Hard Drive via My Network Places

Select the “My Network Places” and type the address of “\\WAP-0008” and press “Enter”. Then you will find the Storage icon.

Click the “Storage” icon, and you will find the “C” folder as below. The folder “C” is the root directory of attached hard disk drive.

NOTE. The other folder “USB” is the root directory of attached USB drive.

2.3.2 Searching the Computers

Open “My Computer” on the desktop menu, and use the “Search” function to search the computer of “WAP-0008” as below.

2.3.3 Search the “Entire Network” Manually

Open Windows Explorer, and then click the My Network Places icon. Double click the Entire Network to view the components of the network. Select and click the Microsoft Windows Network icon, then the various network components showed in the list. The default workgroup of Network Storage is LevelOne.

2.3.4 Accessing Files via FTP

The Network Storage offers FTP service for the clients which don’t support Microsoft Windows File sharing. You can use any FTP client utility to connect to Network Storage with anonymous username and password (username: ftp, and without password) when the Security Level is set to “Guest mode”. But if you change to “Authorization mode”, the accessing permission is limited, and then users have to input specified username and password to access any permitted folders. The rule of access control would be explained in much detail in chapter 4. NOTE. The FTP service of Network Storage can be switched off.

The Network Storage can be configured various settings through the proprietary Configuration Tool or general web browser. Even you don’t know which IP is being used by Network Storage; the Configuration Tool will help

you to find it. All you have to do is click the “Query” button of the

Configuration Tool. NOTE. You need to know the IP address of Network Storage if you want to configure it by web browser. The default IP address of Network Storage is

192.168.123.254.

When you enter the configuration mode, you are requested to provide the “System Password” to activate the configurations. The default login password is “admin”.

After login, you could see these buttons:

Press “Wizard” button if you want to do basic settings with simpler way. (Please check section 3.1) Press “General” button if you want to make some advanced settings. (Please check each item from section 3.2) Press “Logout” button if you don’t want to do anything.

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