Planet Technology NAS-1100 User Manual

Single-bay NAS Server

NAS-1100

User’s Manual

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Single-bay NAS Server

Model: NAS-1100

Rev: 1.0 (December. 2004)

Part No. EM-NAS1100

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................1

1.1 Package Contents...........................................................................1

1.2 System Requirements....................................................................1

1.3 Features...........................................................................................1

1.4 Specification....................................................................................2

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...................................................................3

Chapter 3 Setup Wizard................................................................................5

Chapter 4 Configuration.............................................................................11

4.1 Home..............................................................................................11

4.2 Networking.....................................................................................13

4.2.1 Host Name Setting..............................................................................................14

4.2.2 IP Address Setting..............................................................................................15

4.2.3 Superuser/Password Setting..............................................................................15

4.3 Administration...............................................................................16

4.3.1 System Restart...................................................................................................17

4.3.2 HD Format..........................................................................................................17

4.3.3 Factory Default Reset........................................................................................18

4.3.4 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................19

4.3.5 System Time.......................................................................................................19

4.3.6 Character Set.....................................................................................................20

4.4 Share..............................................................................................20

4.4.1 User Configuration.............................................................................................21

4.4.1.1 Modify Users............................................................................................22

4.4.1.2 Add User...................................................................................................23

4.4.1.3 Delete User..............................................................................................24

4.4.2 Folder Configuration...........................................................................................25

4.4.2.1 Modify Folder............................................................................................25

4.4.2.2 Add Folder................................................................................................26

4.4.2.3 Delete Folder............................................................................................28

4.5 FTP.................................................................................................28

4.5.1 FTP Configuration..............................................................................................29

4.5.2 FTP Password....................................................................................................30

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.........................................................................31

Chapter 1 Introduction

The typical installation of PLANET NAS-1100 can be completed in less than ten minutes without any

additional configuration of other servers or clients on your network. With the features of a compact,

economical and powerful storage server, the NAS-1100 fits your SOHO (Small Office or Home Office) or

personal requirements. It functions as a file / FTP server and provides an easy way for LAN users to

backup data or share files through Intranet and Internet. The NAS-1100 is compatible with Microsoft

Windows systems, Linux, and MAC network environment and introduces the most simple and

user-friendly setup procedure and operation to users.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

· One NAS-1100

· One AC Power Adapter

· One CD-ROM

· One Quick Installation Guide

· One Accessory pack (Rubber Foot and Screws)

Note:

If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

1.2 System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.

· Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System

· CD-ROM drive

· Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol

1.3 Features

n Provides a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port (Auto MDI/MDIX) for network connection n Easy configuration via web interface n Supports all standard 3.5” IDE HD up to 250GB n Auto Networking Configuration Utility for Windows OS n Supports CIFS/SMB for Microsoft Network users to easily retrieve files by using “My

Neighborhood”

n Built-in FTP server for user conveniently transfer files n Compatible with Windows 95 /98 /98SE /NT /Me / 2000 /XP /Server 2003 n Supports hardware/software Reset to Factory Default function n Firmware upgrade by WEB browser n Provides three Pre-defined User levels n Allows up to five online users of Samba (Concurrently connected) and five online FTP users

(Concurrently connected)

n Auto-detect HDD for newly installed HDD n Provides password security for web management & HDD access

1.4 Specification

Support Protocol TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, SMB

Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

LAN Connector RJ-45 Interface (10/100Mbps)

LAN Speed 10/100 Mbps at half duplex

20/200 Mbps at full duplex

LEDs PWR, LNK/ACT. HDD

System Configuration Windows Base utility

Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape)

Dimensions 220 x 60 x 132 mm (W x D x H)

Weight 865g (without HDD)

Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C

Humidity: 10 ~ 95%(non-condensing)

Storage Temperature: -10 ~ 70°C

Humidity: 10 ~ 95%(non-condensing)

Power Adapter 12V DC, 3A

Regulatory FCC Class B, CE

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Please refer to the steps below to install your HDD into NAS-1100:

1. Loosing the two screws on the rear panel by screwdriver or hands.

2. Grabbing the front panel and separate the HD holder from case.

3. Your HD jumper should be set to Master. Different Hard Disk has different jumper settings; please

refer to your Hard Disk manual for correct setting.

4. Insert the IDE connector into the IDE socket of the Hard Disk. Make sure the pin 1 on the cable is

connected to pin 1 on the HD socket. Pin 1 is the red or pink strip on the edge of an IDE cable. The

IDE cables are designed so that it will only go in one way, which will correspond to pin 1.

5. Push the power connector into the power socket of HD as shown. The power cable is designed to go in one way, so you shouldn't have any problems.

6. Secure the Hard Disk with the screws we provided.

7. Push the Hard disk and HD holder back into the box and secure it with the two screws.

Chapter 3 Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard guides you to finish the initial installation of NAS-1100, and the basic

configurations for Network. Please follow the steps as below.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Once

completed a menu screen will appear.

2. Click on “Setup Wizard” hyper link to initiate the program. If the menu screen is not shown,

you can click the “Start” button and choose “Run”. When the box appears, enter

“E:\Utility\setup.exe” (Suppose “E” is your CD-ROM drive). You will see the Welcome

screen as below. Please click “Next” to continue.

3. Plug the circle end of power adapter firmly into the rear panel of NAS-1100, and the other

end into a power outlet. Press the Power button on NAS-1100 and make sure Power LED

is light on.

1100. Otherwise, the product may

ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the NAS-

Note:

be damaged.

4. Connect NAS-1100 to your switch or hub and make sure the LNK/ACT LED is light on.

5. Press “Next” to start the scan.

6. The Setup Wizard will scan available NAS-1100 in your network.

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