Planet NAS-7101 User Manual

1-Bay SATA NAS Server

NAS-7101

User’s Manual

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 1-Bay SATA NAS Server Model: NAS-7101 Rev: 1.0 (April. 2008)

Table of Contents

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

1.1 Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Package Contents............................................................................................................................................1

2. Parts Name and Functions....................................................................................................................................2

2.1 Assemble of the Hard Disk Drive......................................................................................................................3

2.2 Connection and Removing Connection............................................................................................................4

2.2.1 Network Connection................................................................................................................................4

2.2.2 USB Printer & Storage Device Connection.............................................................................................4

2.3 Removing Connection......................................................................................................................................5

2.3.1 Removing USB Mass Storage Devices...................................................................................................5

2.3.2 Removing USB Printer ............................................................................................................................5

2.3.3 Removing Power connection...................................................................................................................5

3. Setup Wizard.........................................................................................................................................................6

4. Web-based Management......................................................................................................................................9

4.1 Login.................................................................................................................................................................9

4.2 Quick Setup....................................................................................................................................................10

4.2.1 Wizard....................................................................................................................................................10

4.2.2 Add User................................................................................................................................................13

4.2.3 Add Group..............................................................................................................................................14

4.2.4 Add Share..............................................................................................................................................16

4.3 Users and Groups...........................................................................................................................................17

4.3.1 User Management.................................................................................................................................17

4.3.2 Group Management...............................................................................................................................18

4.4 File and Print...................................................................................................................................................18

4.4.1 File Server .............................................................................................................................................18

4.4.2 Share Management...............................................................................................................................19

4.4.3 Printer Server ........................................................................................................................................20

4.5 System............................................................................................................................................................21

4.5.1 LAN Settings..........................................................................................................................................21

4.5.2 Time Settings.........................................................................................................................................22

4.5.3 Turn Off Server......................................................................................................................................22

4.5.4 Information.............................................................................................................................................23

4.5.5 Disk Usage ............................................................................................................................................23

4.5.6 Error Notification....................................................................................................................................24

4.6 Network Service .............................................................................................................................................25

4.6.1 DHCP Server.........................................................................................................................................25

4.6.2 Bonjour Setting......................................................................................................................................25

4.6.3 TorrentFlux.............................................................................................................................................26

4.7 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................28

4.7.1 Disk Utility..............................................................................................................................................28

4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................28

4.7.3 Save Configuration................................................................................................................................29

4.7.4 Restore Configuration............................................................................................................................29

4.7.5 Factory Reset ........................................................................................................................................30

4.7.6 Software Update....................................................................................................................................30

4.8 Personal Information ......................................................................................................................................31

4.8.1 Account..................................................................................................................................................31

4.8.2 Logout....................................................................................................................................................31

5. Mapping a Network Drive in Windows XP...........................................................................................................32

6. Printer Setup in Windows XP ..............................................................................................................................34

7. Mounting SMB Server in Mac OS X....................................................................................................................37

8. Mounting SMB Server in Linux............................................................................................................................40

9. Network Applications...........................................................................................................................................42

9.1 Personal Data Backup....................................................................................................................................42

9.2 Network File Sharing......................................................................................................................................42

9.3 FTP Server .....................................................................................................................................................43

9.4 Printer Server..................................................................................................................................................43

9.5 USB Mass Storage Device.............................................................................................................................44

EC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................................49

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing NAS-7101. It is a flexible, economical and powerful solution for your network storage application. The following instructions will help you to learn mo re about the connection s, set-up s, and configuration s of it.

11.1 Key Features

• The Administrator can Limit the Amount of Available Disk Space Available to Individual Users

• Aluminum Enclosure with an Internal Cooling Fan for Continuous Operation

• 2 Standard USB 2.0 Port for External USB HDD and Print Server Sharing

• Supports Windows Utility and Web Base Manage Inte rnet

• Share Music, Pictures, Movies and Data over Network

• Supports BT Download

• Interface: 10/100/1000 Base-TX(Auto MDI/MDI-X), supports auto crossover detection

• Supports most popular OS including Windows VISTA/XP/2000, Mac OS x v10.2.1 or above, Linux.

.2 Package Contents

NAS-7101 x 1 Power Adapter x 1 RJ-45 Cable x 1 CD Disk x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1

NOTE: 1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in NAS-7101 packet will cause damage and void

the warranty for this product.

2. Parts Name and Functions

1 Power LED: Power and access (blue) / Booting-up or reset(orange)

2 Front cover: Covers the opening of the housing

3 Power button: Push to turn on or off NAS-7101

4 Ethernet port: Connects to the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector

5 USB host ports: Connects to USB printers and USB Storage Devices

6 Reset key: Press 10 sec to restore factory default

7 Security Slot: Connects to a lock pin

8 DC In jack: Connects to the AC adapter

9 Activi ty LED (yellow): Activity status of Ethernet

10 Link LED (green): Link status of Ethernet

11 Plastic Upper Frame: Covers the groove and screws on the top of NAS-7101

LED Definition

LED Name Operating Status LED Color

Booting up Orange Power ON Blue

Power LED

NAS Accessing Blinking in blue Resetting Orange Linked to the Ethernet Green

Link LED

Disconnected from the Ethernet No si gnal Accessing the Ethernet Orange

Activity LED

Not Accessing No signal

2.1 Assemble of the Hard Disk Drive

1. Extract the plastic upper frame by sliding it out the gape on the top of the case.

2. Unfasten the screw on the lower part of the front cover. Remove the front cover by lifting the clip with a flat screw driver.

3. Place the device horizontally; align the hard disk drive with the PCB board. Push slowly and gently to the most inside until the hard disk drive is firmly seated.

4. Assemble the enclosure by fastening the screws on both top and bottom sides.

5. Attach the front cover to the case and secure the screw on the lower part.

6. Restore the plastic upper frame by sliding it into the gape on the top of the case. Make sure the plastic upper frame matches the direction.

2.2 Connection and Removing Connection

2.2.1 Network Connection

n: Connect NAS-7101 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or a computer with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

o: Connect the power supply to NAS-7101.

p: Press the “Power button” to turn on NAS-7101. The orange LED on the front cover will light up during

booting-up. This device will be ready to use when the blue LED lights up steadily.

2.2.2 USB Printer & Storage Device Connection

n: Connect NAS-7101 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or computer with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

o: Connect USB printer(s) or USB storage device(s) to this device with USB cable(s). NAS-7101 can

automatically mount the USB devices connected.

p: Connect the power supply to NAS-7101.

q: Press the “Power button” to turn on NAS-7101. The orange LED on the front cover will light up during

booting-up. NAS-7101 will be ready to use when the blue LED lights up steadily.

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2.3 Removing Connection

2.3.1 Removing USB Mass Storage Devices

NAS-7101 wills auto-mount a USB Storage Device connected to it. But you need to manually unmount the USB Storage Device before disconnecting it. You can unmount a USB drive by Control Panel > Maintenance > Disk

Utility > clicking “Umount” button.

2.3.2 Removing USB Printer

You have to unmount the printer before disconnecting it. You can unmount a USB printer by Control Panel > File and Print > Printer Server > Unchecking “Enable” box.

2.3.3 Removing Power connection

Press the “Power button” to turn off NAS-7101, and then remove its connections.

3. Setup Wizard

NOTE: This Setup Wizard is offered by the chipset vendor - STORLINK to make easy to set up NAS-7101.

Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the autorun program. Once completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.

Click the “Setup Wizard” hyperlink; you will see the Setup Wizard dialog box as below. Click “Setup” to continue.

NOTE: If the welcome screen does not appear, click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select “Run” and type

“D:\Utility\setup.exe”, assume D is your CD-ROM drive.

Press “Search again” button. Setup Wizard will list all network storage in your LAN environment. Please chec Please select your network storag

e and press “OK”. User can setup IP address, day and time step by step.

k next section.

Please enter password. Default password is: admin. Then click “OK”.

You can select “Set IP configuration manually” and enter the IP settings. Or select “Auto (DHCP)” when there is a DHCP

You may change the time zone ntinue.

server in your network.

, date and time to your network storage and press “Next” to co

matically obtain an IP address

This page shows the new configurations. If it is correct, please p ress “Save” but ton and th e setting inform ation will b e save to your network storage.

You are about to change the setting want to keep current settings.

s. Press “OK” to save new settings. Press “Cancel” if you

Click “Exit” button to close Setup Wizard.

4. Web-based Management

4.1 Login

Start the web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the NAS-7101. The Default IP: “ http://192.168.0.100 “

The login window of NAS-7101 will appear, Default login username/password is : admin / admin

4.2 Quick Setup

4.2.1 Wizard

To setup basic configurations of NAS-7101, follow the diagram below.

1. Language Setting. Specify the language of this GUI.

2. Password Setting. Click “Next” to skip password change.

3. Hostname Setting. This hostname can be seen in My Neighborhoo d.

4. Internet Protocol Setting. You may specify a stationary IP address/DNS server address or enable the “Obtain IP address/DNS server address automatically” checkbox, depending on your LAN configuration.

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