QNAP TS-101 Turbo Station User Manual

TS-101 Turbo Station

User Manual (Version: 2.0.0)

©Copyright 2007. QNAP Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing QNAP products! This user manual provides detailed

instructions of using TS-101. Please read carefully and start to enjoy the

powerful functions of TS-101!

NOTE

• All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to

change without prior notice or obligation.

• All brands and products names referred to are trademarks of their respective

holders.

LIMITED WARRANTY

In no event shall the liability of QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP) exceed the price paid

for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software,

or its documentation. QNAP makes no warranty or representation, expressed,

implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this

documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its

quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. QNAP

reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation

without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

CAUTION

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

disclaims any responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.

2. Should you return any components of TS-101 Turbo Station 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

Table of Contents .....................................................................................3

Safety Warnings.......................................................................................6

Chapter 1 Overview of TS-101 Turbo Station........................................7

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 7

1.2 Package Contents............................................................................8

1.3 Hardware Illustration ....................................................................... 9

Chapter 2 Install TS-101.....................................................................10

2.1 Install Hard Disk ........................................................................... 10

2.2 Hard Disk Recommendation List ...................................................... 12

2.3 Set up TS-101 .............................................................................. 14

2.4 Check System Status..................................................................... 16

2.5 Configure Software Settings ........................................................... 18

2.5.1 Windows® Users......................................................................18

2.5.1.1 Using Mozilla Firefox..................................................................... 35

2.5.2 Mac Users...............................................................................37

Chapter 3 Start to Enjoy the Powerful Services of TS-101 ..................43

3.1 Server Administration .................................................................... 48

3.2 Quick Configuration ........................................................ 49

3.3 System Settings ............................................................ 53

3.3.1 Server Name...........................................................................53

3.3.2 Date & Time ...........................................................................54

3.3.3 Encoding Setting .....................................................................55

3.3.4 View System Settings...............................................................55

3.4 Network Settings ...........................................................56

3.4.1 TCP/ IP Configuration...............................................................56

3.4.2 Microsoft Networking................................................................59

3.4.3 Apple Network.........................................................................61

3.4.4 Web File Manager....................................................................61

3.4.5 FTP Service.............................................................................62

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3.4.6 Multimedia Station................................................................... 64

3.4.7 Download Station .................................................................... 65

3.4.8 Web Server ............................................................................66

3.4.9 DDNS Service .........................................................................67

3.4.10 View Network Settings...........................................................69

3.5 Device Configuration ......................................................70

3.5.1 SATA Disk ..............................................................................70

3.5.2 USB Disk................................................................................71

3.5.3 USB Printer............................................................................. 73

3.5.4 eSATA Disk.............................................................................75

3.6 User Management .......................................................... 77

3.6.1 Users..................................................................................... 77

3.6.2 User Groups............................................................................79

3.6.3 Quota .................................................................................... 84

3.7 Network Share Management ............................................ 86

3.7.1 Create ...................................................................................87

3.7.2 Property.................................................................................88

3.7.3 Access Control ........................................................................89

3.7.4 Delete....................................................................................89

3.8 System Tools ................................................................. 90

3.8.1 Alert Notification......................................................................91

3.8.2 Restart/ Shutdown................................................................... 91

3.8.3 Hardware Settings................................................................... 92

3.8.4 System Update........................................................................93

3.8.5 Change Logo...........................................................................94

3.8.6 Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery)...................................... 95

3.8.7 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings................................................98

3.8.8 Network Recycle Bin ................................................................99

3.9 Event Logs .................................................................. 100

Chapter 4 Copy Data Directly by Front USB Port to TS-101 ...............101

Chapter 5 Multimedia Station............................................................103

5.1 Share Photos and Multimedia Files via Web Interface........................ 103

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5.2 Enable iTunes Service .................................................................. 110

5.3 Use UPnP Media Server ................................................................ 112

Chapter 6 Download Station .............................................................115

Chapter 7 Web Server.......................................................................125

Chapter 8 FTP Server ........................................................................129

Chapter 9 Web File Manager .............................................................132

Chapter 10 NetBak Replicator ...................................................138

Chapter 11 TS-101 Maintenance ......................................................153

11.1 Restart/ Shut down Server......................................................... 153

11.2 Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings...................... 154

11.3 Disk Failure or Malfunction......................................................... 155

11.4 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown.......................................... 155

Technical Support ................................................................................156

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ...........................................................157

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Safety Warnings

1. TS-101 can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC-35ºC and relative

humidity of 0%-85%. Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.

2. The power cord and devices connected to TS-101 must provide correct

supply voltage (36W, 90-264V).

3. Do not place TS-101 in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the

temperature and humidity of the environment are in optimized level.

4. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe TS-

101 with wet towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean TS-101.

5. Do not place any objects on TS-101 for the server’s normal operation and to

avoid overheat.

6. Use the flat head screws in the product package to fasten the hard disk in

TS-101 when installing hard disk for proper operation.

7. Do not place TS-101 near any liquid.

8. Do not place TS-101 on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.

9. Make sure the voltage is correct in your location when using TS-101. If you

are not sure, please contact the distributor or the local power supply

company.

10. Do not place any object on the power cord.

11. Do not attempt to repair your TS-101 in any occasions. Improper

disassembly of the product may expose you to electric shock or other risks.

For any enquiries, please contact the distributor.

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Chapter 1 Overview of TS-101 Turbo Station

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing TS-101 Turbo Station. This product has the following key

features:

9 9-in-1 server: Multimedia Station, Download Station, Mirror Station, Disaster

Recovery, Web Server, Backup Server, File Server, FTP Server, and Printer

Server.

9 Easy-to-use, simple configuration in a few steps and TS-101 is ready to use!
9 Enormous storage capacity, support SATA disk of up to 500GB or above, and

extendable to 1TB or more by eSATA/ USB port.

9 Web interface for authority configuration and folder management, even novice

can mange the server easily

9 Supports PHP and SQLite to establish interactive websites
9 Embedded digital album supports automatic thumbnail generation, easy

backup, browsing and sharing of photos

9 Supports UPnP (DLNA compatible) multimedia technology for sharing of

multimedia files at home

9 Supports iTunes service to enable computers in LAN to play the songs shared

by TS-101 via iTunes.

9 3 high speed USB 2.0 ports to support multiple USB devices like printer, disk,

digital camera, thumb drive, card reader etc. to provide diversified functions.

9 High speed transfer, 480Mbps USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 1.5GB SATA high

speed file transfer. With highly efficient block level algorithm, data transfer

can be done instantly.

9 Block level remote replication for secure data backup
9 Incomparable high reliability: NetBak Replicator for instant and schedule

backup

9 Stylish aluminum design, the best heat dissipation, shock-resistance, anti-

collision aluminum design

9 Fanless design, absolutely quiet
9 BT, HTTP and FTP download independent of computer to minimize electricity

expense

9 Supports Network Recycle Bin, files deleted by mistake can be restored

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1.2 Package Contents

Your TS-101 package contains:

9 TS-101 Turbo Station

9 Adaptor

9 Power cord

9 CD-ROM (user manual,

Quick Install Wizard
and software inclusive)

9 Quick Installation

Guide

9 Flat head screw x 4

9 Ethernet cable x 1

9 Stand x 2

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1.3 Hardware Illustration

One Touch Copy Button

LED indicators:
Status, HDD,
eSATA, LAN and
Power

Power Button

USB Ports

eSATA

Giga LAN

Reset Button

Power Cord Hook

Power Connector

K-Lock
Security Slot

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Chapter 2 Install TS-101

2.1 Install Hard Disk

1. Unfasten the two round head screws at the back of TS-101. Pull out the front

case of TS-101 as shown below:

Pull Pull

2. Install a hard disk in TS-101 drive plate. Make sure the disk holes of the disk

match the holes of drive plate. Lock the disk with flat head screws.

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3. After installing the disk, cover TS-101 with the front case and fasten the

round head screws. Then place TS-101 vertically on the stands.

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2.2 Hard Disk Recommendation List

The following HDD models are verified by QNAP that are compatible with TS-101.

It is recommended to use the disk models listed here. Other HDD brands that are

not tested by QNAP may or may not work properly with TS-101. For more

updated compatible hard disk information, please visit QNAP website at

http://www.qnap.com.

QNAP disclaims any responsibility for product damage/
malfunction or data loss/ recovery due to misuse or improper
installation of hard disks in any occasions for any reasons.

Seagate

Model Name Model No. Interface

Capacity

(GB)

Rotational

Speed
(RPM)

Buffer

Size

(MB)

Barracuda 7200.10 SATA ST3750640AS

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

750 7200 16

Barracuda 7200.9 SATA ST3500641AS

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

500 7200 16

Barracuda 7200.9 SATA ST3400633AS

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

400 7200 16

Barracuda 7200.8 SATA ST3400832AS

SATA 1.5Gb/s

with NCQ

400 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.9 SATA ST3300622AS

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

300 7200 16

Barracuda 7200.10 SATA ST3250620AS

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

250 7200 16

Barracuda 7200.9 SATA ST3250824AS

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

250 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.8 SATA ST3250823AS

SATA 1.5Gb/s

with NCQ

250 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.7 SATA ST3160827AS

SATA 1.5Gb/s

with NCQ

160 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.7 SATA ST3120827AS

SATA 1.5Gb/s

with NCQ

120 7200 8

Hitachi

Model Name Model No. Interface

Capacity

(GB)

Rotational

Speed
(RPM)

Buffer

Size

(MB)

Desk star 7K500 HDS725050KLA360

SATA II 3Gb/s

with NCQ

500 7200 16

Desk star 7K400 HDS724040KLSA80 SATA 1.5Gb/s 400 7200 8

Deskstar 7K250 HDS722525VLSA80

SATA 1.5Gb/s

with NCQ

250 7200 8

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Maxtor

Model Name Model No.

Interface

Capacity

(GB)

Rotational

Speed (RPM)

Buffer

Size

(MB)

Grizzly 3H500F0 SATA II 3Gb/s 500 7200 16

Grizzly 3H400F0 SATA II 3Gb/s 400 7200 16

DiamondMax 10 6L300S0 SATA 1.5Gb/s with NCQ 300 7200 16

DiamondMax 10 6B300S0 SATA 1.5Gb/s with NCQ 300 7200 16

DiamondMax 10 6L250S0 SATA 1.5Gb/s with NCQ 250 7200 16

MaxLine Plus II 7Y250M0 SATA 1.5Gb/s 250 7200 8

DiamondMax 10 6L200M0 SATA 1.5Gb/s with NCQ 200 7200 8

DiamondMax 10 6B200M0 SATA 1.5Gb/s with NCQ 200 7200 8

Western Digital

Model Name Model No. Interface

Capacity

(GB)

Rotational

Speed
(RPM)

Buffer

Size

(MB)

WD Caviar SE16 WD5000KS SATA II 3Gb/s

500 7200 16

WD Caviar SE16 WD4000KS SATA II 3Gb/s

400 7200 16

WD Caviar® SE Serial ATA WD4000KD SATA 1.5Gb/s 400 7200 16

WD Caviar® RE2 WD4000YR SATA 1.5Gb/s 400 7200 16

WD Caviar SE16 WD3200KS SATA II 3Gb/s

320 7200 16

WD Caviar SE16 WD2500KS SATA II 3Gb/s

250 7200 16

WD Caviar® SE Serial ATA WD2500KD SATA 1.5Gb/s 250 7200 16

WD Caviar SE WD2000JS SATA II 3Gb/s

200 7200 8

WD Caviar SE WD1600JS SATA II 3Gb/s

160 7200 8

WD Caviar® SE Serial ATA WD1600JD SATA 1.5Gb/s 160 7200 8

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2.3 Set up TS-101

Please check your network environment and select the appropriate installation

method before installing TS-101.

1. Office/ Home

Connect TS-101 and PC to the same hub/ switch/ router.

2. Individual

Connect TS-101 directly to your PC by a network cable.

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When you have verified your network environment, please follow the steps below

to install TS-101.

* Note: Please connect a USB printer to the server after the software

configuration is completed.

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2.4 Check System Status

TS-101 provides LED indicators for you to indicate system status and information

easily. When TS-101 is turned on, please check the following items to make sure

system status is normal.

LED System starting up System has started

n Power

Blue Blue

o Network (LAN)

Blink in orange Orange

q Hard disk (HDD)

OrangeÆBlink in orange Off

r Status

Blink in red (short beep once) Æ

Blink in green (long beep once)

Green

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LED Display & System Status Overview

LED LED Display & System Status

n Power

Blue: System has started

o Network

Blink in orange: Accessing network

p eSATA

Blink in orange: Accessing data

q HDD

Blink in orange: Accessing data

Green: System is normal

Blink in green: Hard disk not detected

Blink in red: Bad blocks are found in hard disk

Blink in green for 5 seconds, blink in green and red
alternatively: Hard disk not initialized

Blink in green and red alternatively: Disk capacity is
almost full (long beep twice)

r Status

Blink in red: Disk full

s Front USB Status

Blue: You can press the copy button to copy data.
Blink in blue: Accessing data

Other Status

Action LED Process Finish

nPower

Blink in blue Blue

Update firmware

rStatus

Blink in green and
red alternatively

Green (long beep
thrice)

nPower

Blink in blue Off

System shut down

rStatus

Off (short beep once) Off

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2.5 Configure Software Settings

After checking the system status, please follow the steps below to configure the

software settings of TS-101. The configuration procedure of Windows

®

and Mac

users are different. Please select the appropriate procedure according to your OS.

2.5.1 Windows® Users

Insert TS-101 CD-ROM in your PC. Wait for a few seconds until the following

screen shows up. Then start to configure the software settings of TS-101.

1. Select TS-101.

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2. Select Install Quick Install Wizard.

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3. Run Quick Install Wizard. When the wizard prompts for performing quick

configuration, click OK.

4. Enter the default user name and password.

Default user name: administrator
Password: admin

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When you have entered quick configuration page, follow the instructions to
complete the settings. Click Next to continue.

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Step 1. Enter the server name and click Next.

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Step 2. Enter a new password or select to use the original password. Click
Next to continue.

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Step 3. Select the time zone of your location or enter the date and time

manually. You can also select to synchronize the time of TS-101 with an
Internet time server automatically. Click Next to continue.

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Step 4. Select the encoding language of TS-101 and click Next.

Note: All files and directories on TS-101 will be created using

Unicode encoding. If your FTP client or PC does not support
Unicode, e.g. Windows

®

95, 98, ME OS, select the language the
same as the OS of your PC here in order to view the files and
directories on the server properly.

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Step 5. It is recommended to use DHCP protocol to acquire IP address

automatically. If your network does not support DHCP, please enter the IP
address settings and click Next.

Note: If you select to enter IP address manually, please make sure
your PC and TS-101 are in the same LAN. If you are not sure about
the network settings, please contact your network administrator or
ISP.

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Step 6. When a new hard disk is installed in TS-101, select “Initialize the hard
disk now” and click Next to format and initialize the disk.

Warning: All disk data will be cleared after disk initialization.

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Step 7. You have finished quick configuration. Please make sure all settings
are correct and click Next to start disk formatting.

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Step 8. Please wait patiently when the disk is being formatted. Formatting

may take a few minutes depending on the capacity of your hard drive. When
the disk is formatted, click Next to proceed.

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Congratulations! You have finished Quick Configuration. Your TS-101 is ready

to use.

TS-101 provides several default share folders for data sharing and access. To
map the share folders on TS-101 as your drive, check the option “Continue
to map network drive for me” and follow the steps below to proceed. To

start to use TS-101 immediately, you can skip to 5.

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a. For example, to map the folder Public as your drive, select the folder and

click Map Network Drive.

Note: The share folders Qdownload, Qmultimedia, Qusb, and
Qweb are system default network share of TS-101 for the use of
Download Station, Multimedia Station, USB Auto-copy and Web
Server.

b. Enter the default user name and password.

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c. Select the drive letter for the connection and click Finish.

d. Upon successful connection, you can start to use the share folder on TS-

101. You can access these folders by opening My Computer.

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5. Quick Install Wizard will appear when all configurations are completed. Click

on the name of TS-101 on the list to enter administration page.

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6. When the administration page of TS-101 is shown, you can start to use the

services. If you have any questions during web administration, please click

the help button

on the top right hand corner of the page.

To modify system settings, click Administration. Enter the user name and

password to login.

Default user name: administrator
Password: admin

Note:

1. It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 6.0 or above to

access TS-101. If the OS of your PC is Windows

®

98, TS-101

supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or above only.

2. TS-101 also supports Mozilla Firefox.

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2.5.1.1 Using Mozilla Firefox

For higher security, some Firefox versions will close the ports of certain services.

The default port for TS-101 administration is 6000. To use port 6000 to access

TS-101 via Firefox, you need to open this port in Firefox via the following steps.

(1) Enter about:config in the browser.

(2) A list of settings will be shown. Right click the page and select New and click
String.

(3) Enter network.security.ports.banned.override in the dialog and click OK.

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(4) Then enter 6000 and click OK.

(5) The setting will be added to the list. You can now use Firefox to access port

6000 of TS-101.

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2.5.2 Mac Users

A. Connect TS-101 by Mac directly or B. Connect TS-101 by the network.

A. Connect TS-101 by Mac directly

1. Please go to Network settings and select Using DHCP. Then connect TS-

101 to your Mac via a cable.

2. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of TS-101 to login the

system.

Default IP of TS-101: http://169.254.100.100:6000

Note: It is recommended to access TS-101 by Mozilla Firefox in Mac. Safari

does not support Download Station of TS-101. Please refer to Chapter

2.5.1.1

for the information of using Mozilla Firefox.

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3. When the administration page is shown, click Administration. Enter the

default user name and password to login.

Default user name: administrator
Password: admin

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4. Follow the step-by-step guide in Quick Configuration to complete the settings

of TS-101. If you have any questions during web administration, please click

the help button

on the top right hand corner of the page.

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B. Connect TS-101 by the network

1. Please go to Network settings to check and write down the subnet and router

address of your Mac. Then select Using DHCP.

Note: If you are not sure about the network settings, please contact
your network administrator or ISP.

2. Connect TS-101 to your Mac by a cable. Open a web browser and enter the

default IP address of TS-101.

Default IP address of TS-101: http://169.254.100.100:6000

Note: It is recommended to access TS-101 by Mozilla Firefox in Mac. Safari

does not support Download Station of TS-101. Please refer to Chapter

2.5.1.1

for the information of using Mozilla Firefox.

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3. When the administration page is shown, click Administration. Enter the

default user name and password to login.

Default user name: administrator
Password: admin

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4. Go to TCP/IP Configuration of Network Settings

. Select to use

static IP and input the IP address of TS-101. Make sure the value does not

conflict with the IP address of your Mac and other devices in LAN. Configure

the subnet mask and default gateway of TS-101 to the same as subnet mask
and router address of Mac which you set in Step 1. Click Apply to confirm.

Note: When using static IP, please make sure your Mac and TS-101
are in the same subnet. If you are not sure about the settings,
please contact your network administrator or ISP.

5. Please wait patiently for TS-101 to restart.

6. Connect your Mac and TS-101 to the network. Open a web browser and enter

the IP address of TS-101 you set up in step 4.

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Chapter 3 Start to Enjoy the Powerful

Services of TS-101

TS-101 provides the following powerful functions and applications.

A. Use network share-Public folder

1. You can access the public folder of TS-101 by the following means:
a. Open My Network Places and find the workgroup of TS-101. If you cannot

find the server, please browse the whole network to search for TS-101.

Double click the name of TS-101 for connection.

b. Use Run function in Windows. Enter \\[TS-101 name]* or \\[TS-101

IP]# to access share folder on TS-101.

c. Windows

®

users can use Quick Install Wizard to find TS-101. When the

administration page is shown, click Web File Manager. Enter the user

name and password, and then start to manage TS-101.

2. You can upload files to the Public folder.

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B. Manage TS-101

Manage TS-101 using web browser by Win dows® or Mac

1. You can access TS-101 web administration page by the following methods:
a. Use Quick Install Wizard to find TS-101.
b. Open a web browser and enter http://[TS-101 IP]:6000#

Note:

1. It is recommended to use Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer 6.0 or

above to access TS-101. If the OS of your PC is Windows

®

98,

TS-101 supports Internet Explorer 6.0 only.

2. Please use Mozilla Firefox to access TS-101 in Mac.

*The user name here should be the same as the server name you enter in

Chapter

2.5 Configure Software Settings.

#The IP address here should be the same as the IP address you enter in

Chapter

2.5 Configure Software Settings. If you are using DHCP: (a)

connect the PC to TS-101 directly, please use the default IP address

169.254.100.100:6000 of TS-101; (b) connect TS-101 by network, please
run Quick Install Wizard to view the IP address of TS-101.

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2. When the administration page is shown, click Administration, Web File
Manager, Web Server, Multimedia Station, or Download Station. Enter

the user name and password, and then start to manage TS-101.

3. TS-101 supports SSL secure login which enables you to configure and manage
the server by encrypted transfer. To use this function, check the box SSL

login on the administration page and login the server.

Note: If your TS-101 is placed behind an NAT gateway and you

want to access TS-101 by secure login from the Internet, you must
open the port 443 on your NAT and forward this port to TS-101 LAN
IP.

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C. Use TS-101 Services

 Multimedia Station

TS-101 provides a user-friendly web management interface for you to

manage and share personal albums and multimedia files via network easily.

Supports embedded iTunes Server music sharing, UPnP and DLNA standard

multimedia technology to establish home multimedia sharing center. Please

refer to

Chapter 5.

 Download Station

TS-101 supports BT, HTTP, and FTP download. You can add download tasks

to TS-101 and let the server finish downloading independently of your PC.

Please refer to

Chapter 6.

 Mirror Station

Provides unique Q-RAID 1 technology which enables mirroring data backup

to external USB/ eSATA disk. Please refer to Chapters

3.5.2 and 3.5.4.

 Disaster Recovery

TS-101 supports remote share folder backup via the network. In case of

data damage in your PC, you can restore all backup data. Please refer to

Chapter

3.8.6.

 Web Server

TS-101 enables you to create your own website easily. It also supports PHP

and SQLite to establish interactive websites. Please refer to

Chapter 7.

 Printer Server

TS-101 supports network printer sharing function by direct USB connection.

No extra help from PC is needed. Please refer to Chapter

3.5.3.

 FTP Server

TS-101 offers the simplest FTP server setup procedure for you to establish

FTP server without any professional assistance. Please refer to

Chapter 8.

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 Backup Server

NetBak Replicator is a powerful backup software designed for Windows

®

users to configure automatic backup schedule. Block level remote

replication is supported to provide the most reliable, instant and secure

data backup mechanism. Please refer to

Chapter 10.

 File Server

TS-101 provides convenient and secure file server functions that support

central data management. Users can be granted with the right to access

network share and share important files. Please refer to Chapter

3.7 and

Chapter 9.

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3.1 Server Administration

There are 8 main sections in server administration:

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3.2 Quick Configuration

Please follow the step-by-step guide in Quick Configuration to complete the

settings of TS-101. If you have any questions during web administration, please

click the help button

on the top right hand corner of the page. Other buttons

are described as below:

: Return to previous page

: Return to home page

: Logout system

Step 1. Enter the server name.

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

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

Step 4. Select the language the server uses to display files and directories. The

default setting is English.

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

Note:

1. Please contact your ISP or network administrator for the IP address

of primary and secondary DNS servers. When TS-101 plays the role
as a terminal and needs to perform independent connection, e.g. BT
download, you must enter at least one DNS server IP for proper URL
connection. Otherwise, the function may not work properly.

2. If you select to obtain IP address via DHCP, there is no need to

configure the primary and secondary DNS servers. You can enter
“0.0.0.0” in the settings.

Step 6. Initialize disk volume in TS-101 for the first time configuration.

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Step 7. When TS-101 is initialized, the basic settings will be shown.

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3.3 System Settings

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

settings.

3.3.1 Server Name

Enter the name of TS-101. The server name can be 14 characters long at

maximum, which supports alphabets, numbers and hyphen (-). The server does

not accept names with space, period (.), or names in pure number.

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3.3.2 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 the server or save a file, the display

time of the action will be incorrect.

9 The time of event log displayed will be inconsistent with the actual time

when an action occurs.

9 Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically

You can enable this option to update the date and time of the system

automatically with specified NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Enter the

IP address or domain name of the NTP server, e.g. time.nist.gov,

time.windows.com. Then enter the time interval for adjusting the time.

Note: The first time you enable NTP server, it may take several
minutes for time synchronization before the time is correctly
adjusted.

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3.3.3 Encoding Setting

Select the language TS-101 uses to display files and directories.

Note: All files and directories on TS-101 will be created using Unicode
encoding. If your FTP clients or the OS of your PC does not support
Unicode, e.g. Windows

®

95/98/ME, select the language the same as
your OS here in order to view the files and directories on the server
properly.

3.3.4 View System Settings

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

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3.4 Network Settings

You can configure network settings in this section and enable several powerful

applications of TS-101, e.g. Multimedia Station, Download Station, and Web

Server.

3.4.1 TCP/ IP Configuration

You can select one of the following two methods to configure the TCP/IP settings

of TS-101.

• Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP

If your network supports DHCP, TS-101 will use DHCP protocol to retrieve the

IP address and related information automatically.

• Use static IP address

To use fixed IP address for network connection, enter fixed IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway.

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Primary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of primary DNS server that provides

DNS service for TS-101 in external network.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of secondary DNS server that

provides DNS service for TS-101 in external network.

Note:

1. Please contact your ISP or network administrator for the IP address

of primary and secondary DNS servers. When TS-101 plays the role
as a terminal and needs to perform independent connection, e.g. BT
download, you must enter at least one DNS server IP for proper URL
connection. Otherwise, the function may not work properly.

2. If you select to obtain IP address via DHCP, there is no need to

configure the primary and secondary DNS servers. You can enter
“0.0.0.0” in the settings.

Enable DHCP Server

If no DHCP is available in the LAN where TS-101 locates, you can enable this

function to enable TS-101 as a DHCP server and allocate dynamic IP address to

DHCP clients in LAN.

You can set the range of IP addresses allocated by DHCP server and the lease

time. Lease time refers to time that IP address is leased to the clients by DHCP

server. When the time expires, the client has to acquire an IP address again.

For example, to establish a DLNA network, and share the multimedia files on TS-

101 to DLNA DMP via UPnP while there is no NAT gateway that supports DHCP

server, you can enable DHCP server of TS-101. TS-101 will allocate dynamic IP

address to DMP or other clients automatically and set up a local network.

Note: If there is an existing DHCP server in your LAN, do not enable
this function. Otherwise, there will be IP address allocation and network
access errors.

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Jumbo Frame Settings (MTU)

"Jumbo Frames" refer to Ethernet frames that are larger than 1500 bytes. It is

designed to enhance Ethernet networking throughput and reduce the CPU

utilization of large file transfers by enabling more efficient larger payloads per

packet.

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) refers to the size (in bytes) of the largest

packet that a given layer of a communications protocol can transmit.

TS-101 uses standard Ethernet frames: 1500 bytes by default. If your network

appliances support Jumbo Frame setting, select the appropriate MTU value for

your network environment. TS-101 supports 4074 and 7418 bytes for MTU.

Note: Jumbo Frame setting is valid in Gigabit network environment
only. Besides, all network appliances connected must enable Jumbo
Frame and use the same MTU value.

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3.4.2 Microsoft Networking

Enable file service for Microsoft networking: If you are using Microsoft

®

Windows

®

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

Assign a workgroup name.

9 Standalone Server

Use local users for user authentication.

9 WINS server

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

101 will automatically register its name and IP address with WINS service. If

you have a WINS server in your network and want to use this server, enter
the WINS server IP.

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9 Domain Master

There is a unique Domain Master Browser for collecting and recording

resources and services available for each PC in the network or workgroup of

Windows.

When you find the waiting time for accessing Network Neighborhood too long,

it may be caused by failure of an existing master browser, or there is no

master browser in the network. If there is no master browser in your network,

you can check the box Domain Master in this section to configure TS-101 as

the master browser to enhance the speed of accessing information on

Network Neighborhood.

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3.4.3 Apple Network

To use TS-101 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 TS-101. If you do not want to assign a network
zone, enter an asterisk (*) to use the default setting. This setting is disabled

by default.

3.4.4 Web File Manager

To access files on TS-101 via web browser, enable Web File Manager. If TS-101 is

connected to the Internet and uses a valid IP address, you can access files on the

server by web browser from anywhere. For more information, please refer to

Chapter 9.

TS-101 supports SSL secure login. You can select SSL login on TS-101

administration page and login Web File Manager via https; or enter https://TS-

101 IP:443/Qfilemanager/ in the browser.

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3.4.5 FTP Service

When you enable FTP service, you can define the port number for the service and

maximum number of users connected to the FTP at the same time.

Select to enable or disable Unicode Support. The default setting is No. Since

most FTP clients do not support Unicode currently, it is recommended that you

disable Unicode support here and select the language the same as your OS in

“System Settings—Encoding Setting” page so that the folders and files on FTP can

be properly shown (please refer to Chapter

3.3.3). If your FTP client supports

Unicode, make sure you have enabled Unicode support for both your client and

TS-101.

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You can enable anonymous login to allow users to access the FTP server of TS-

101 anonymously. The users can access the folders and files which are opened

for public access. If this option is disabled, users must enter an authorized user

name and password to access the server.

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3.4.6 Multimedia Station

To share multimedia files like photos, music or video files on the network, please

enable Multimedia Station. For further information of Multimedia Station, iTunes

service and UPnP Media Server, please refer to

Chapter 5.

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3.4.7 Download Station

TS-101 supports BT, HTTP and FTP download independent of PC/notebook. To

use download function of TS-101, please enable Download Station. For further

information, please refer to

Chapter 6.

Warning: Please be warned against illegal downloading of copyrighted
materials. The Download Station functionality is provided for
downloading authorized files only. Downloading or distribution of
unauthorized materials may result in severe civil and criminal penalty.
Users are subject to the restrictions of the copyright laws and should
accept all the consequences.

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3.4.8 Web Server

You can publish your own server by enabling Web Server function of TS-101.

Enter the port number for web server service, the default number is 80. For

further information, please refer to

Chapter 7.

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3.4.9 DDNS Service

To set up a server on the Internet and enable users to access it easily, a fixed and

easy-to-remember host name is often required. However, if ISP provides only

dynamic IP address, the IP address of the server will change from time to time

and is difficult to recall. You can enable DDNS service to solve the problem.

After enabling DDNS service of TS-101, whenever TS-101 restarts or the IP

address is changed, TS-101 will notify the DDNS provider immediately to record

the new IP address. When the user tries to connect TS-101 via the host name,

DDNS will transfer the recorded IP address to the user.

Enable and configure DDNS of TS-101:

Before using DDNS service, please register a host name from DDNS provider*.

TS-101 supports the 5 DDNS providers: members.dyndns.org, update.ods.org,

members.dhs.org, www.dyns.cx, www.3322.org.

Enable Dynamic DNS Service, and select DDNS server. Then enter the user name,

password, and hostname.

* For the information of DDNS service registration, please refer to the website of

the DDNS providers.

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Note: The DDNS function of TS-101 is not applicable when TS-101 is
located behind an NAT router. Since the IP address sent from TS-101 to
DDNS provider is virtual, which cannot be found on the Internet, the user
will not be able to access TS-101. Therefore, when TS-101 is located
behind an NAT, it is recommended to use an NAT router with DDNS
function to perform DDNS function.

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3.4.10 View Network Settings

You can view current network settings and status of TS-101 in this section.

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3.5 Device Configuration

You can configure SATA disk, USB disk, USB printer and external SATA (eSATA)

disk in this section.

3.5.1 SATA Disk

This page shows the model, size and current status of the SATA disk on TS-101.

You can format and check disk, and scan bad blocks on the disk. When the SATA

disk is formatted, TS-101 will create the following default share folders:

9 Public: Network share for file sharing
9 Qdownload: Network share for Download Station
9 Qmultimedia: Network share for Multimedia Station
9 Qusb: Network share for data copy function via USB ports
9 Qweb: Network share for Web Server

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3.5.2 USB Disk

TS-101 supports USB disks and thumb drives for extended storage and Q-RAID 1

function. You can select one of the following settings for the disk:

a. Data Sharing: Select this option to use the selected USB disk as a network

share of TS-101.

b. Q-RAID 1: Select this option to configure the selected USB disk with the

SATA disk in TS-101 as Q-RAID 1 configuration.

When backup is executed once, data can be automatically backed up by

connecting the external disk to TS-101 directly. There is no need to configure the

settings in administration interface. Manual operation is required for the first

time backup to enhance secure data protection.

Note: Only one disk can be set as Q-RAID 1 at one time.

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Recover data from USB disk when the SATA disk of TS-101 fails:

When the SATA disk of TS-101 fails, you can recover data from a backup disk if

the disks have been previously configured as Q-RAID 1. Please follow the steps

below to recover data from a backup USB disk to TS-101.

1. Replace the failed SATA disk with a new one.

2. Format the new disk by clicking Format now in Device Configuration-SATA

Disk page.

3. Connect a USB disk to TS-101.

4. Go to Device Configuration-USB Disk page. Click the Recover Data button*

under Disk Usage Setting. All data on the USB disk will be recovered to the

new SATA disk.

Warning: After executing this function, all data different from the USB
disk will be removed from the SATA disk of TS-101.

*This button will appear when the following conditions are all met:

a. The usage of the plugged in USB disk has been configured as Q-RAID 1.
b. The SATA disk in TS-101 has been changed or the plugged in USB disk has been

configured as Q-RAID 1 in other servers.

c. No Q-RAID1 disk is currently running on TS-101.

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3.5.3 USB Printer

1. To provide printer sharing function for network users, you can simply connect

a USB printer to the USB port of TS-101. TS-101 will detect the printer

automatically.

2. A printer icon should be shown in the share folder of the server. Double click

the icon.

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3. Install the printer driver.

4. When finished, you can start to use network printer service of TS-101.

Note:

1. TS-101 supports general USB printer only but not multifunction

printer.

2. TS-101 printer service is only supported in Windows OS but not Mac

OS.

3. For the information of supported USB printer models, please visit

http://www.qnap.com.

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3.5.4 eSATA Disk

TS-101 supports eSATA disk for extended storage and Q-RAID 1 function. You

can connect an eSATA disk to the eSATA port of TS-101. You can select one of

the following two settings for the disk:

a. Data Sharing: Select this option to use the selected eSATA disk as a network

share of TS-101.

b. Q-RAID 1: Select this option to configure the selected eSATA disk with the

SATA disk in TS-101 as Q-RAID1 configuration.

When backup is executed once, data can be automatically backed up by

connecting the external disk to TS-101 directly. There is no need to configure the

settings in administration interface. Manual operation is required for the first

time backup to enhance secure data protection.

Note: Only one disk can be set as Q-RAID 1 at one time.

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Recover data from eSATA disk when the SATA disk of TS-101 fails:

When the SATA disk of TS-101 fails, you can recover data from a backup disk if

the disks have been previously configured as Q-RAID 1. Please follow the steps

below to recover data from a backup eSATA disk to TS-101.

1. Replace the failed SATA disk with a new one.

2. Format the new disk by clicking Format now in Device Configuration-SATA

Disk page.

3. Connect an eSATA disk to TS-101.

4. Go to Device Configuration- eSATA Disk page. Click the Recover Data

button* under Disk Usage Setting. All data on the eSATA disk will be

recovered to the new SATA disk.

Warning: After executing this function, all data different from the
eSATA disk will be removed from the SATA disk of TS-101.

*This button will appear when the following conditions are all met:

a. The usage of the plugged in USB disk has been configured as Q-RAID 1.
b. The SATA disk in TS-101 has been changed or the plugged in USB disk has been

configured as Q-RAID 1 in other servers.

c. No Q-RAID1 disk is currently running on TS-101.

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3.6 User Management

The files on TS-101 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.

3.6.1 Users

The system has created the following users by default:

n Administrator

By default, administrator has access to system administration and cannot be

deleted.

o Guest

This is a built-in user and will not be displayed on User Management page.

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. The login password for guest is guest.

p Anonymous

This is a built-in user and will not be displayed on User Management page.

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

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512 users can be created at maximum (including system default users). You

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

required to create a new user:

9 User name

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

supports double-byte characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

except:

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

9 Password

The password is case-sensitive and can be 16 characters long at maximum.

It is recommended to use a password of at least 6 characters.

You can perform the following settings for users:

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3.6.2 User Groups

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

TS-101 has created the following user groups by default:

n Administrators

All members in this group have administration right. You cannot delete this

group.

o Everyone

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

You can manage user groups with the following options:

1024 groups can be created at maximum. A group name must not exceed

256 characters. It is case-insensitive and supports double-byte characters, such

as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, except the following ones:

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

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Create Users and Assign Users to User Group

The following example demonstrates how to create new users and assign users to

a user group.

ABC Co. has recently recruited two employees Mr. Jones Lee for Administration

Department and Ms. Jane Wu for Sales Department. The IT Department

therefore needs to create two user accounts for them to access company data on

TS-101.

i. To create a user account, go to User Management-Users. Click Create.

ii. Enter the user name (Jones Lee/ Jane Wu) and password. Check the box

“Continue to set the user groups to which this user belongs” and click OK.

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iii. Select the user groups the users belong to on the right list, i.e. Mr. Jones Lee

for Administration Dept and Ms. Jane Wu for Sales Dept, and click Add. Then
click Close.

iv. The user names will appear on the list on Create User Page.

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Create Private Network Share for User Groups

You can create particular network share for each user group. The procedure is

described as below:

1. To create a network share called media accessible by Administration

Department only, please go to “User Management—User Groups” page.
Select the user group Administration Dept and click Create Private Network
Share on the right.

2. Enter the network share name media. Select the disk volume that the share

will be created in and specify the path automatically or manually. Enter the

comment for the network share, e.g. media folder for Admin Dept and click
Apply.

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3. You can see the folder media in Network Share Management page.

4. Enter Access Control. You can see that only Administration Dept has full

access right to the folder.

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3.6.3 Quota

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

each user. When this function is enabled and a user has reached his/her disk

quota, he/she cannot upload data to the server anymore. By default, no
limitations are set for users. You can modify the following two options:

i. Enable quota for all users
ii. Quota size on each disk volume

Please refer to the following example to configure the quota setting of users:

The IT department is planning to set the disk quota of Mr. Jones Lee from

Administration Department and Ms. Jane Wu from Sales Department on TS-101.

The disk quota is 2000MB for Mr. Jones Lee and 4000MB for Ms. Jane Wu.

1. Please go to Quota page in User Management to enable quota for all users.

Enter the quota size on each disk volume, e.g. 1000MB. The quota for

individual user can be modified later.

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2. Select Jones Lee on User page and click Quota Settings on the right.

3. Enter the quota size 2000MB and click OK.

4. Follow the same steps and enter the quota size 4000MB for Jane Wu and click

OK. The quota setting is successfully applied.

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3.7 Network Share Management

The primary purpose of network storage is file sharing. You can create different

network share folders for various types of files, and provide different file access

rights to users or user groups.

There are four options in Network Share Management:

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3.7.1 Create

To create a network share, enter the following information:

9 Network share name

The share name can be 32 characters long at maximum and cannot contain

the following characters:

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

9 Disk volume

This area shows the disk volume status.

9 Path

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

select “Specify path automatically” or assign a path manually. 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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3.7.2 Property

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

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3.7.3 Access Control

When a 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.

9 Read only

Users can read the files only on the network share.

9 Full access

Users can read, write, create, or delete files and folders on the network

share.

3.7.4 Delete

Select a share and click Delete. Click OK to confirm.

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3.8 System Tools

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

101.

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3.8.1 Alert Notification

Enter the e-mail address of the administrator and the IP address of the SMTP

server. In case of warning or malfunction, e.g. CPU fan fails, a drive fails or is

unplugged, an email will be sent to the administrator automatically. You can go

to Event Logs (refer to Chapter

3.9) to check the details of all errors and

warnings.

If your mailbox requires SMTP authentication, enter the user name and password.

Note: It is recommended to send a test e-mail to make sure you can
receive the alert mails.

3.8.2 Restart/ Shutdown

Select to restart or shut down TS-101.

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3.8.3 Hardware Settings

You can enable or disable the hardware functions of TS-101.

i. Enable configuration reset switch

By enabling this option, you can press the reset button for 5 seconds to reset

the administrator password and system settings to default.

Reset Button

ii. Enable hard disk standby mode

When this function is enabled, hard disk will go to standby mode if there is no

access within the specified period. The Power LED will glow in blue and the

Status LED will be off in hard disk standby mode.

iii. Enable light signal alert when the free size of SATA disk is less than the value:

The Status LED indicator will blink red and green when this function is enabled

and the free space of the SATA disk is less than the value. The range of the

value is 1-51200 MB.

iv. Auto power on when power resumes after power loss

When this function is enabled, TS-101 will turn on automatically when power

resumes after improper shutdown or power loss.

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3.8.4 System Update

Note: If the system is running properly, you do not need to update the

firmware.

Before updating system firmware, please make sure the product model and

firmware version are correct. Follow the steps below to update firmware:

Step 1: Download the release notes of the same version as the firmware from

QNAP website

http://www.qnap.com. Read the release notes carefully to make

sure you need to upgrade the firmware.

Step 2: Before upgrading system firmware, back up all disk data on the server to

avoid any potential data loss during system update.

Step 3: Click the [Browse…] button to select the correct firmware image for
system update. Click Update System to update the firmware.

Note: System update may take tens of seconds to several minutes to complete

depending on the network connection status. Please wait patiently. The system

will inform you when system update is completed.

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3.8.5 Change Logo

You can choose your own picture to display on the login page of TS-101. The size

of the picture cannot exceed 20K bytes.

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3.8.6 Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery)

Remote Replication enables you to replicate files on TS-101 to another TS-101 or

QNAP NAS series. The files will be compressed before the replication process in
order to save time for data transfer. Make sure a network share is created

before creating a remote replication task.

Using Remote Replication

Login TS-101 and go to Remote Replication in System Tools.

i. New

a. Click New to enter the following page.

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

c. The port for remote replication is 873. If you are using two TS-101

servers behind an NAT router, please open the port 873 on NAT router

and forward the port to the corresponding LAN IP of TS-101. Otherwise,

the remote replication service will be blocked by NAT.

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

iii. Delete

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

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3.8.7 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings

• To backup all settings, including user accounts, server name and network

configuration etc., click Backup and select to open or save the setting file.

• To restore all settings, click Browse to select a previously saved setting file

and click Restore to confirm.

• To reset all settings to default, click Reset.

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3.8.8 Network Recycle Bin

This function enables files deleted on the shares of TS-101 to be removed to

Network Recycle Bin to reserve the files temporarily. To enable this function,
check the box “Enable Network Recycle Bin” and click Apply. The system will

create a network share "Network Recycle Bin" automatically.

To delete all the files in network recycle bin, click “Clean Network Recycle Bin”.

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3.9 Event Logs

TS-101 can store thousands of recent event logs, including warning, error and

information messages. In case of system malfunction, event logs can be

retrieved to analyze system problems.

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