LG N4B2 4TB, N4B2N, N4B2ND4 Manual

5 (1)

User Guide and Instruction Manual

LG Network Storage

N4B2 / N4R2

Safety warning

Note

1Do not place any objects within 15cm of the unit.

The unit reaches high temperatures creating the risk of burn injuries.

2Only use compatible devices with the system ports, or the system and devices risk being damaged.

3Do not use damaged disks. Product can be damaged.

4Do not dismantle or change the structure of the system in any way. This may cause electric shock.

When dealing with system components, strictly abide by the instruction manual.

5Physical contact with the soldering on the backside of components may cause severe injury.

When transporting the system, first turn off the system and disconnect the unit

6from the power source. Sudden tension in cables can cause severe damage to the system. Loose cables can cause injury.

Take caution when handling the system so as not to corrupt the hard disk data.

-Take caution not to bump or expose the system to extreme temperatures, as it may damage the sensitive hard disk.

7- Take caution when turning on the electricity, as during this time any external bumps to the system may corrupt the hard disk data.

-The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for loss of hard disk data.

Safety warning

Related to damage to the HDD and data:

-during installation or disconnection of the system, ensure that the system does not experience any external physical shocks.

-During the operation of the HDD, short surges and stoppages of power may cause the system to turn off and on quickly.

-there may be a sudden stoppage of electricity during operation

-avoid moving the system during operation of the HDD, which may cause external physical shock

8- during the configuration of new volumes.

i)if during use, existing volumes are deleted and new volumes are created, data will be lost.

ii)Before configuration of new volumes, each user must back up data, as well as when creating new volumes, to ensure the possibility of restoration.

– e.g. virus infections.

• Always back up hard disk data to avoid accidental data loss.

In the event of the administrator forgetting the password, restoration is impossible. Hence safeguard the password.

9• To create a new password, the system must be re-initialized. In this case, all data will be lost, and data recovery will be impossible, for security reasons. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in the event of this occurrence.

10In the event of the cover being removed during operation, the user risks electric shock, injury, and damage to the system.

Safety warning

Warning

1Do not use damaged electrical cords. This may cause electric shock, and is a fire hazard.

2Use a grounded cord and grounded socket to avoid electric shock and damage to components.

3Do not handle the electrical cord with wet hands, as this may cause shock and injury.

4When removing the plug from the socket, ensure that the plug is handled and not the cord. Otherwise this may cause damage to the plug and even fire.

5Always check and use correct voltage to avoid electric shock, severe damage to the system, and fire.

6Always use grounded cords and grounded sockets with correct capacity (voltage / current) to avoid the danger of damage, electric shock, and injury.

7In the event of noise emanating from the electrical cords or sockets, to avoid fire and injury immediately disconnect, and contact the service centre.

8Ensure that electrical cords are correctly plugged into the sockets to avoid fire. Ensure that electrical cords are not damaged or do not have heavy objects placed

9on them. Keep electrical cords away from children and pets. Damaged cords may cause electrical shock or fire.

10Keep the power cords and sockets clean at all times to avoid fire and electrical shock.

In the event of moisture entering the system, immediately disconnect the power

11and contact the service centre, to avoid the danger of system damage, electrical shock, and fire.

12Do not block vents, as this will cause system damage.

13Prior to cleaning the system, always disconnect the power, to avoid damage and electric shock.

Safety warning

14In the event of lighting and thunderstorms, immediately physically disconnect the system from any power source, to avoid damage to the system.

15In the event of dropping the system, contact the service centre for advice and possible service. Not doing this creates the risk of damage, fire and electric shock.

16Keep the system away from direct sunlight to avoid overheating, and melting of the case, which may eventuate in fire and injury.

17Do not place flammable objects, candles or cigarettes on the system, as this may cause fire

18In the event of a burning smell or smoke emanating from the system, immediately disconnect the power, and contact the service centre.

Keep heating devices and other electrical components at a distance from the

19system to avoid case melting, and hence the danger of damage, fire, and electric shock.

20Before disassembling the system, always ensure physical disconnection of the electrical cable from the socket.

21Do not disassemble the power supply, to avoid the danger of electric shock. Keep children away from the system, as consuming any parts will cause serious

22injury.

In the event of swallowing any parts, such as screws, immediately seek medical treatment.

Ensure that multipoint power sockets are not overloaded, to avoid the danger of fire and electric shock. Ensure that cords are always neatly arranged and are

23not trapped under the system or other heavy objects. When connecting and disconnecting the electrical cord, take care in handling the socket to avoid the danger of electric shock.

24Ensure that there are no loose or exposed metallic objects inside the case, to avoid the danger of damage, fire and electric shock.

25Ensure that hands are never used, to avoid damaging the system and electric shock. Always use screw drivers for work inside the system.

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Safety warning.........................................................................

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1. Introduction.........................................................................

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LG Network Storage Introduction..........................................................

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Supported OS..........................................................................................

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Package Contents....................................................................................

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Name of Each Part..................................................................................

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2. LG Network Storage Installation......................................

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Hard disk installation and set up ..........................................................

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‘LG Network Storage Installer’ installation (LG Network Storage

 

system file installation,volume and RAID configuration)....................

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LG Network Storage Connection..........................................................

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‘LG Network Storage PC S/W Installer’ installation (PC Application

program installation and usage)...........................................................

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PC application program installation.........................................................................

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PC Application Program Usage................................................................................

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3. LCD panel and front button usage..................................

35

Power Off / On (POWER button).........................................................

35

Tray open / close (DISC OPEN button)................................................

36

Action set up (MODE button)...............................................................

36

IP Setup............................................................................................................................

37

Backup data on discs using LG NETWORK STORAGE (ODD Backup).........

38

Writing data to disc (ODD Burn)................................................................................

39

USB device / memory card back up.........................................................................

41

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LG NETWORK STORAGE State indication (SET button)..................

42

Host name and IP confirmation.................................................................................

42

Time and date confirmation.......................................................................................

43

Save capacity confirmation.........................................................................................

43

RAID configuration state confirmation (RAID SYNC STATE)............................

44

System operating status check..................................................................................

44

[System Firmware Version Information]................................................................................

45

[FAN RPM Information].............................................................................................................

45

4. LG Network Storage Web Menu Use (for LG Network

 

Storage administrators)........................................................

46

System Settings......................................................................................

46

Network.............................................................................................................................

46

Host..................................................................................................................................................

47

Interface..........................................................................................................................................

47

Workgroup/Domain....................................................................................................................

50

Date & Time.....................................................................................................................

51

Date and Time Setup..................................................................................................................

51

NTP Set-up...................................................................................................................................

52

Mail Notification.............................................................................................................

52

Volume..............................................................................................................................

54

Volume Array Configuration.....................................................................................................

55

Volume create...............................................................................................................................

57

Deleting volumes..........................................................................................................................

57

Volume edit....................................................................................................................................

57

Volume expansion........................................................................................................................

57

Volume Migration........................................................................................................................

58

Checking Volume .......................................................................................................................

58

Hard Disk Information ...............................................................................................................

58

Smart information of a Hard Disk...........................................................................................

59

Hard Disk Scan ..........................................................................................................................

59

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Power.................................................................................................................................

60

Standby Mode..............................................................................................................................

60

Wake On LAN................................................................................................................................

61

Power Recovery..............................................................................................................................

61

UPS Power Setting.....................................................................................................................

62

Shutdown......................................................................................................................................

63

Language Setting..........................................................................................................

64

Firmware...........................................................................................................................

65

Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................

65

Initialization......................................................................................................................

67

Configuration Back-up..............................................................................................................

68

LCD Control.............................................................................................

70

LG Network Storage Share Management.............................................

71

User....................................................................................................................................

71

Group................................................................................................................................

75

Folder................................................................................................................................

77

Trahsbox........................................................................................................................................

80

Blu-ray / DVD...........................................................................................

81

Storing – Saving Disc Data to the LG NETWORK STORAGE............................

81

Disc Data Copy............................................................................................................................

82

Disc Image Backup.....................................................................................................................

83

Burning.............................................................................................................................

84

Burn Disc ......................................................................................................................................

85

Burn Image...................................................................................................................................

88

Schedule Backup & Restoration................................................................................

89

Schedule Backup .......................................................................................................................

89

Restore...........................................................................................................................................

96

Backup history.............................................................................................................................

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Service...................................................................................................

103

Network Server.............................................................................................................

103

FTP.................................................................................................................................................

103

AFP...............................................................................................................................................

105

Remote Access............................................................................................................

105

DDNS (Dynamic DNS).............................................................................................................

105

UPnP............................................................................................................................................

106

Network Printer.............................................................................................................

107

iTunes...............................................................................................................................

116

Time Machine.................................................................................................................

117

[Web Set-up]...............................................................................................................................

117

[Mac OS].......................................................................................................................................

118

iSCSI...............................................................................................................................

120

[iSCSI Initiator Installation]......................................................................................................

120

[Web Set-up]...............................................................................................................................

121

[iSCSI Connection].....................................................................................................................

121

Torrent.............................................................................................................................

130

[Download]...................................................................................................................................

130

[Use]..............................................................................................................................................

130

[Set-up].........................................................................................................................................

131

RSYNC (Remote Data Backup Service).............................................

132

Data Backup using Rsync..........................................................................................

132

RSYNC-server Configuration..................................................................................................

132

RSYNC-client Configuration...................................................................................................

133

Alteration of Configuration for Remote Data Backup......................................................

134

Deletion of Remote Data Backup..........................................................................................

134

Restore Data Using Rsync.........................................................................................

135

NFS........................................................................................................

135

USB Sync................................................................................................

137

USB Device & Memory Card.....................................................................................

137

e-SATA...........................................................................................................................

142

USB / Memory Card...................................................................................................

143

x Contents x

Information............................................................................................

144

Status..............................................................................................................................

144

Log...................................................................................................................................

146

Top menu ..............................................................................................

148

File viewer.......................................................................................................................

148

My Information..............................................................................................................

151

5. LG Network Storage web menu usage (Regular users)152

Blu-ray / DVD........................................................................................

152

Storing – Saving Disc Data to the LG NETWORK STORAGE.........................

152

Disc Data Copy...........................................................................................................................

153

Disc Image Backup....................................................................................................................

154

Burning...........................................................................................................................

155

Burn Disc .....................................................................................................................................

156

Burn Image..................................................................................................................................

159

USB Sync...............................................................................................

160

USB Device & Memory Card....................................................................................

160

e-SATA...........................................................................................................................

165

USB / Memory Card...................................................................................................

166

Top menu ...............................................................................................

167

File viewer........................................................................................................................

167

My Information..............................................................................................................

170

6. LG Network Storage via network drive...........................

171

Accessing the LG Network Storage data in Windows OS.................

171

MAC OS connection.............................................................................

175

Linux OS access...................................................................................

178

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7. LG Network Storage Maintenance..................................

181

LG Network Storage shut down/restart...............................................

181

Administrator password and network set up initialization................

182

System information checking and saving..........................................

183

Self-diagnosis execution......................................................................

183

System failure or malfunction.............................................................

184

Power cut or failure...............................................................................

184

System temperature protection..........................................................

184

8. RAID configuration error checkup................................

185

Appendix A Volume Construction & RAID

 

Configuration........................................................................

187

Appendix B Open source software notice........................

194

Appendix C Compatible/Recommended Device List....

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1. Introduction

LG Network Storage Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the LG Network Storage with Built-in Blu-ray/DVD Rewriter.

1Now the LG Network Storage basic data-save and share functions can be used in Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

2Similarly, the internal Blu-ray / DVD rewriter can be used to efficiently save data securely for long periods.

3Furthermore, the Blu-ray / DVD drive can be used when directly copying data from discs to LG Network Storage.

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4The LG Network Storage also allows for mobile synchronization, without the use of a PC, as mobile devices can be directly synchronized to the LG Network Storage.

This user manual contains express installation information as well as detailed options and functions.

Supported OS

LG Network Storage

Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7

Mac OS 10.x or later

Linux (Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu)

PC S/W

PC S/W

Supported OS

 

 

NAS Detector

Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS 10.x or

 

later

 

 

Comnso Backup

Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7

 

 

Photo DVD Album

Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7

 

 

CyberLink (BD)

Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7

 

 

Acrobat Reader

Windows, Mac

 

 

Flash Player

Windows, Mac

 

 

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1. Introduction

Package Contents

• LG NETWORK STORAGE with built-in Blu-

• LG NETWORK STORAGE Installer‘ (LG

Ray Rewriter

NETWORK STORAGE -system file

 

installation disc)

• ‘LG NETWORK STORAGE PC Software

• Product warranty

 

 

 

Installer‘

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Power cord

• Quick install guide

Quick install guide

LG Network Storage

 

 

 

 

• Hard disk fastening screw (x16)

• LAN cable

 

 

– enclosure only

Hard disk rack securing screw (x4)

*Photographs of images from the manual may differ depending on model components.

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1. Introduction

Name of Each Part

<Front>

abc de

f

ghi

<Backside>

k

o

aPower button: power on, off (to turn off power, push button twice)

bDisc Open button: : opens and closes optical disc drive tray.

jc LCD window: displays current state d Mode button: changes mode

e SET button: selects mode f Blu-Ray/DVD Drive

g Memory card reader: supports SD, MMC, MS and XD

h Memory card Current state display LED: - Blue : running correctly

i USB port: USB 2.0 interface

jHDD/ODD state display LED:

-Blue : running correctly

-Red : abnormal state

k Inlet: AC power cord connection

l e-SATA: External SATA II device support m USB port: USB 2.0 interface

ln LAN port: : LAN cable connection

m

o Kensington lock: Antitheft lock.

n

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2. LG Network Storage Installation

Follow these instructions to install the LG NETWORK STORAGE. If the LG NETWORK STORAGE is internal, go to <Hard disk installation and setup>, otherwise go to <LG NETWORK STORAGE connection>.

Hard disk installation and set up

The LG NETWORK STORAGE hard disk rack is shown below. Refer to each part while installing the HDDs.

Components of Hard Disk Rack

Safety Lever

Hard Disk Rack

Locker Lever

Hard Disk Rack Lever

Hard Disk Rack Label No.

 

Note: Hard disks of size 500GB/1TB/2TB are recommended, all of which should be the same size and of the same company. If the disk sizes differ, the RAID configuration will use the smallest disk as a reference to measure all disk sizes,therefore the remainder can not be utilized and durability decreases.

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1First, ensure that the power is off for all components and the main system front cover.

2Open the LG NETWORK STORAGE front door.

3 Unlock the hard disk rack and pull the lever to draw out the rack.

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4Insert the hard disk into the hard disk rack, and with a screw driver, screw the four screws into place.

5Match the hard disk rack label number and the NAS front panel number, to insert the hard disk rack into the slot.

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6Keeping the locker lever out, push the hard disk rack into place, listening, for the sound. When the hard disk rack is properly and com secure completely pushed in, press the button to lock it.

Similarly repeat the installation procedure for all the hard disks, one by one.

7 To prevent accidental detachment of the hard disk rack, fasten it using included bolts.

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‘LG Network Storage Installer’ installation (LG Network Storage system file installation,volume and RAID configuration)

Use the included “LG NETWORK STORAGE Installer” disc for automatic system installation and hard disk volume configuration.

1 Plug the “power cord” into an electrical outlet.

2While holding the ‘SET’ button, press the ‘POWER’ button to start the LG NETWORK STORAGE.

3After approximately 20 seconds the “Insert Boot CD“Message will appear and the tray will automatically open.

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4Insert the “LG NETWORK STORAGE Installer” disc and push the “DISC OPEN” button to close the tray. The messages “Checking LG Network Storage ” and ” Loading kernel ” indicate that the NAS is preparing to organize system files.

5After 1 minute, the following two messages appear. Click on ‘SET’ and select ‘S:YES’ ‘S’ indicates the ‘SET’ button and ‘M’ indicates the ‘MODE’ button.

If manual selection of the RAID level and volume configuration are desired, press the MODE button to select ‘M: Custom Setup’When ‘Custom ? /M:No S:yes’ is shown, select Y: Yes(User to configure volume & RAID. The system file will be installed and LG NETWORK STORAGE will reboot. The volme can then be configured using web menus. For detailed contents see <Volume>

The RAID disperses the data to multiple hard disks to guard from data loss due to physical damage. The default volume configuration of the LG NETWORK STORAGE depends on the number of the installed HDDs.

The table below shows the list of the default RAID level configuration. Default RAID Level

Hard disk numbers

1

2

3 or 4

 

 

 

 

DEFAULT RAID Level

ONLY 1 DISK

RAID 1 (mirroring)

RAID 5 (parity)

 

(No RAID)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For detailed contents see <Appendix A Volume and RAID Configuration>.

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2. LG Network Storage Installation

6When the message below appears, press ‘SET’ button and choose ‘S:YES(Setting to Basic Mode).

7Another message about default setup will appear. Press ‘SET’ button and choose ‘S: YES(Setting to Basic Mode).

8Setting system files1) will now begin along with the message below.

9Once the system file is installed and hard disc is formatted2), NAS will reboot with the alarming sound.

10Wait a moment when you see the message below after NAS is booted.

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11Upon completion of booting, the message below will notify that the system is now booted, with the alarming sound.

12LG Network Storage will automatically configure RAID of the volume.

*At RAID configuration, the hard drive number and size will determine the RAID configuration time.

Total HDD

Setting System

Formatting HDDs

Volume and RAID

Capacity

Files

 

Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2TB (500 GB * 4)

About 10 minutes

About 8 minutes

About 2~3 hour

 

 

 

 

4TB(1TB * 4)

About 10 minutes

About 15 minutes

About 4~6 hour

 

 

 

 

8TB (2 TB * 4)

About 10 minutes

About 30 minutes

About 8~10 hour

 

 

 

 

Note: It is recommended not to use as some services such as SMB and FTP may not be available and the system may slow down while configuring RAID.

*The progress of configuration of the RAID volume can be checked in the [RAID SYNC STATE] by pressing SET button on the LG NETWORK STORAGE.

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LG Network Storage Connection

In an environment with a DHCP server, selecting automatic IP search after connecting the LG Network Storage to the IP router/switch/hub will acquire the network information from the DHCP server. For a particular IP address allocated from the Network IP administrator, installation using an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and allocated DNS information is simple.

1Using the included LAN cables, connect LAN ports on LG Network Storage and network devices (home router/router/switch/hub) to each other or directly plug them into the LAN port on the PC.

A.If the network component (home router/router/switch/hub) is used to connect the LG Network Storage (home router/router/switch/hub) to the PC, use the following

Internet

 

 

LG Network Storage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

home router / router /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desktop PC

 

switch / hub

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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B.If the LG Network Storage is connected directly to the PC without another

network device,

it must be connected directly to the PC using a LAN cable, the LG Network Storage IP must be set to DHCP, the PC’s IP set to automatic setting and the network will be automatically set up after approximately 2 minutes

LAN Cable

LG Network Storage

Desktop PC

*If the LG Network Storage is directly connected to the PC through a LAN cable, the PC’s local internet will not be accessed In this case, PC Internet may be disconnected.

2After checking that the LG Network Storage power cable has been connected, press the power button in the front to activate the LG Network Storage.

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‘LG Network Storage PC S/W Installer’ installation (PC Application program installation and usage)

The “LG Network Storage PC Software Intaller” CD enclosed with the LG Network Storage product purchased includes the following programs:

1NAS Detector

The “NAS Detector” quickly and easily detects the LG Network Storage on the user’s network.

2Comnso Backup

The “Comnso Backup” program allows real-time or scheduled back-ups of important data from the client’s PCs to the LG Network Storage. Files backed up may be recovered any time for use as necessary.

3CyberLink(BD)

CyberLink helps utilizing the ODD of the LG Network Storage.

4Photo DVD Album

The Photo DVD Album program is a search program of all media files stored within the user’s PC or the LG Network Storage. It also provides functions to burn media or play movies

Available programs for installation may vary depending on user’s OS environment

Program

 

Supported Operating System

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

Mac

 

Linux

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrobat Reader

O

 

O

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash Player

O

 

O

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAS Detector

O

 

O

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comnso Backup

O

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

CyberLink(BD)

O

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo DVD Album

O

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PC application program installation

1Insert the “LG Network Storage PC Software Installer” CD in the PC’s optical drive (CD/DVD/BD drives). After a short while, the following menu will appear.

*Installation on PCs without a fiber optic drive may be processed using the iSCSI function of LG Network Storage. Please refer to 4 Service – iSCSI.

2Click the “NAS Detector” button and install “NAS Detector” on the user’s PC. After installation the shortcut icon will appear.

3To install the “Comnso Backup” program, click on the “Comnso Backup” button.

4To see the LG Network Storage User Manual, click on the “User Manual” button.

2. LG Network Storage Installation

PC Application Program Usage

This explains how to use “NAS Detector”

For a detailed explanation for the bundle program, please refer to the built-in manual after installing the program. (Comnso back-up/Photo DVD Album/CyberLink group)

<”NAS Detector” usage>

1After checking that the PC network is intact, double click the “NAS Detector” icon on the desk top to open the program.

2The ‘NAS Detector’ will automatically search the LG Network Storage connected to the user’s PC.

When the searching is completed, the LG Network Storage IP Address, MAC Address, and Host Name information are displayed on the screen.

The factory default settings are shown below.

-MAC Address: serial number for each LG Network Storage product is printed in the back label.

-Host Name : LG-NAS

2.LG Network Storage Installation

*If the desired LG Network Storage is not found, click again on the ‘Search Network’ button to restart the search. If the search on the ‘NAS Detector’ is unsuccessful, re-check the Network connection. For manual setup see section <IP Setup>.

3If the search result of the LG Network Storage information is chosen, as well as default network information of the LG Network Storage, including the Subnet mask, Default Gateway and DNS, ‘Change Network Info’, ‘Open Web Menu’ and ‘Open Network Folder’ buttons will appear.

*For the ‘NAS Detector’ to properly function, the PC needs to be connected to the same home router/router / switch / hub as the LG Network Storage.

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4 ‘Change Network Info’ can be selected to change the IP address.

The DHCP selection option appears if a router is used or if there is a DHCP server on the network.

*If no IP address is allocated, use the IP address “NAS Detector” or check the DHCP option and automatically assign an IP address

5If the ‘Open Web Menu’ button is clicked, the web menu of the selected LG Network Storage can be accessed.

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