QNAP TS-401T Turbo Server User Manual

Network Attached Storage
TS-401T Turbo Server

User Manual

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TS-401T Turbo Server

User Manual (Version: 1.0)

©Copyright 2005. QNAP Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

September 8, 2005

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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 offers no refunds for its products. 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-401T Turbo Server 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

Chapter 1

Overview of TS-401T............................................................7

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

1.2 Package Contents ........................................................................... 7

1.3 System Overview ...........................................................................8

Chapter 2 Install TS-401T ....................................................................9

2.1 Install Hard Disk.............................................................................9

2.2 Hard Disk Recommendation List......................................................13

2.3 Connect TS-401T to Office Network................................................. 14

Chapter 3 Use LCD Panel ....................................................................16

Chapter 4 Quick Install Wizard...........................................................20

Chapter 5 Use Services of TS-401T.....................................................28

5.1 File Server................................................................................... 28

5.2 FTP Server .................................................................................. 28

5.3 Backup Server ............................................................................. 29

5.4 Network Printer Service................................................................. 29

Chapter 6 Administer TS-401T ...........................................................30

6.1 Access Administration Page ............................................................ 31

6.2 Server Administration....................................................................33

6.3 Quick Configuration ....................................................... 34

6.4 System Settings ............................................................ 40

6.4.1 Server Name...........................................................................40

6.4.2 Date & Time ...........................................................................41

6.4.3 Language Setting ....................................................................43

6.4.4 View System Settings...............................................................43

6.5 Network Settings .......................................................... 44

6.5.1 TCP/ IP Configuration...............................................................44

6.5.2 Microsoft Networking................................................................ 50

6.5.3 Apple Network.........................................................................52

6.5.4 Linux (NFS ) Service ................................................................. 52

6.5.5 Web Service ...........................................................................53

6.5.6 FTP Service.............................................................................53

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6.5.7

Network Printer Service............................................................54

6.5.8 View Netwo rk Settings ............................................................. 57

6.6 Disk Configuration ......................................................... 59

6.6.1 Create Disk Volume .................................................................59

6.6.2 Delete Disk Volume..................................................................61

6.6.3 Examine Disk Volume...............................................................62

6.6.4 Format Disk Volume.................................................................63

6.6.5 View Disk & Volume Status .......................................................63

6.7 User Management ......................................................... 64

6.7.1 Users.....................................................................................64

6.7.2 User Groups............................................................................66

6.7.3 Quota....................................................................................71

6.8 Network Share Management ........................................... 73

6.8.1 Create ...................................................................................74

6.8.2 Property................................................................................. 75

6.8.3 Access Control ........................................................................ 75

6.8.4 Delete....................................................................................76

6.9 System Tools ................................................................ 77

6.9.1 SNMP Settings ........................................................................77

6.9.2 Alert Notification......................................................................78

6.9.3 Restart/ Shutdown...................................................................78

6.9.4 Hardware Settings ................................................................... 79

6.9.5 UPS.......................................................................................80

6.9.6 System Update........................................................................ 82

6.9.7 Chan ge Logo........................................................................... 84

6.9.8 Remote Replication ..................................................................85

6.9.9 Anti-virus Configuration............................................................ 88

6.9.10 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings................................................94

6.9.11 USB CD/ DVD Backup/ Restore.................................................. 95

6.10 Statistics & Logs ........................................................... 99

6.10.1 Active Users............................................................................99

6.10.2 Event Logs .............................................................................99

6.10.3 DHCP Logs..............................................................................99

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Chapter 7

Access TS-401T................................................................100

7.1 By Microsoft Windows ................................................................. 100

7.2 By Apple MAC OS ....................................................................... 102

7.3 By Linux OS............................................................................... 108

7.4 By Web Browser......................................................................... 108

7.5 By File Transfer Protocol (FTP) ...................................................... 109

Chapter 8 NetBak Replicator .....................................................112

Chapter 9 TS-401T Maintenance.......................................................126

9.1 Restart/ Shut down Server ........................................................... 126

9.2 Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings ........................ 127

5.1 Disk Failure or Malfunction ........................................................... 128

5.2 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown............................................ 128

Appendix A Web File Manager.............................................................129

Appendix B Configuring AD Authentication.........................................134

Appendix C Messages of Hard Disk and Disk Configuration Status......144

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Chapter 1 Overview of TS-401T

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing TS-401T Turbo Server. This product has the following key

features:

• Simple installation, 5-min configuration and user-friendly management

interface for SMB users.

• High speed SATA HDD, supports hotswap, maximum capacity up to 1.6TB.

• Dual Gigabit ports for load balance, fail over and standalone settings.

• Double USB 2.0 ports for network printer sharing & UPS.

• LCD panel for instant display of IP address and important system info; IP

settings can be configured directly without access to PC.

• Built-in anti-virus mechanism. Simply enter activation code to enable anti-

virus function without extra installation. Supports instant online virus scan to
protect data (optional).

• Supports hot redundant power supply to increase system reliability (optional).

• Provides various practical backup mechanisms.

9 Professional remote replication to remote NAS
9 USB 2.0 interface for CD/DVD data burning
9 Provides backup software for Windows users, instant/scheduled backup

can be performed without IT professional

1.2 Package Contents

Your TS-401T package contains:

9 TS-401T Turbo Server
9 Power cord
9 CD-ROM (user manual, Quick Install Wizard and software inclusive)
9 Quick Installation Guide
9 Ethernet cable x 2
9 Flat head screws x 16

Important Notice: Please back up your disk data periodically to avoid data

loss due to improper operation or disk failure of TS-401T. QNAP is not

responsible for any data loss or recovery.

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1.3 System Overview

Front View

LED indicators : Power,
Error, Network and Disk

LCD panel

Enter button

Down button

HDD 1

HDD 2

HDD 3

HDD 4

Rear View

Reset button

Power button

Gigabit LAN 1

USB ports

Power connector

ATX power supply

Gigabit LAN 2

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Chapter 2 Install TS-401T

2.1 Install Hard Disk

Components:

nTS-401T

oHDD tray x 4

(included in TS-401T)

p3.5” SATA hard disk (optional)

qFlat head screw

(included in TS-401T)

rScrew driver (not included)

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Hard Disk Installation Procedure

1. Unfasten the round head screws and take out the disk trays from TS-401T.

2. Place a hard disk in a hard disk tray.

It is highly recommended that you install disks of the same brand and
same size on TS-401T. The server may function improperly if disks of
different brands and size are installed. Please refer to Chapter 2.2 for hard
disk recommendation list.

Tray f r on t

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3. Turn around the disk tray. Make sure the hard disk screw holes match the

holes of the disk tray. Fasten the flat head screws to lock the disk as

indicated below.

4. When finished, open the tray cover of TS-401T and insert the disk to the

server. Push the disk towards the end until it is locked. Note that all disks

should be inserted in order from top to bottom (HDD1~HDD4).

HDD 1

HDD 2

HDD 3

HDD 4

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5. Fasten the tray with round head screws.

Note: You can install 1~4 hard disks depending on the type of disk
configuration you select for TS-401T. If less than 4 disks are installed and
the server is turned on, the system will beep continuously. In such case,
please go to Hardware Settings in System Tools (refer to Chapter 6.9.4)
and disable the buzzer. You can then continue to use TS-401T.

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2.2 Hard Disk Recommendation List

The following HDD models are verified by QNAP that are compatible with TS-401T.

It is recommended to use the same brand and same size listed here for TS-401T

if more than one hard disk is installed. Other HDD brands that are not tested by

QNAP may or may not work properly with TS-401T. For more updated compatible

hard disk information, please visit QNAP website at www.qnap.com.tw

.

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.

Brand Model Name Interface

Capacity

(GB)

Rotational

Speed
(RPM)

Buffer

Size

(MB)

Barracuda 7200.8
SATA NCQ

SATA 1.5Gb/s 400 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.8
SATA NCQ

SATA 1.5Gb/s 300 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.8
SATA NCQ

SATA 1.5Gb/s 250 7200 8

Barracuda 7200.7
SATA NCQ

SATA 1.5Gb/s 160 7200 8

Seagate

Barracuda 7200.7
SATA NCQ

SATA 1.5Gb/s 120 7200 8

DiamondMax 10 SATAII 150Mb/s 300 7200 16

MaXLine Plus II SATA 150Mb/s 250 7200 8

DiamondMax 10 SATAII 150Mb/s 200 7200 8

Maxtor

DiamondMax 10 SATA 150Mb/s 120 7200 8

Hitachi Deskstar 7K250

SATA 1.5Gb/s

250 7200 8

Western
Digital

WD Caviar® SE
Serial ATA

SATA 1.5Gb/s

160 7200 8

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2.3 Connect TS-401T to Office Network

When connecting TS-401T to office network, it is recommended to install TS-401T

in LAN with DHCP server. You can use any PC in the same subnet to connect the

server by IE browser. TS-401T supports printer sharing which allows users in the

local network to use printing service. You may also connect TS-401T to a

CD/DVD burner for data backup and restore.

To access the server,

connect PC to the same

subnet of TS-401T

1

2

3

Connect USB devices to

TS-401T. TS-401T

supports USB printer and

CD/ DVD burner.

Connect TS-

401T to a

switch/ hub/

router.

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To install TS-401T in office network, please follow the steps below.

#

To use fail over or load balance function, please connect both LAN 1 and LAN
2 to switch/ hub/ router. For further details, please refer to Chapter 6.5.1.

+

Network printer service is supported in Windows OS only.

* Optional step. You can skip this step if you are not using printer and CD/DVD

backup/restore service.

Note: To connect TS-401T to a PC, please use a network cable to
connect the PC to LAN 1 or LAN 2 of TS-401T. Connect the power supply
and turn on the server. For further details about accessing TS-401T,
please refer to Chapter 6.

c. Connect the

power cord to

power supply.

d. Turn o n t h e

server.

a. Connect Gigabit port

LAN 1 or LAN 2

#

to a

switch/ hub/ router by

a network cable.

b. Connect USB printer or

USB CD/ DVD burner to

TS-401T for network

printer service

+

or

CD/DVD backup/
restore service*.

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DISK NUMBER: 4
SIZE: 233632.50 MB

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SYS TEMP: 40o C
SYS FAN: 3515 RPM

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CPU TEMP: 56o C
CPU FAN: 7258 RPM

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Chapter 3 Use LCD Panel

When TS-401T is turned on, the server name, IP address, date, and time will be

shown.

Check System Information

1. Press Down button to view disk information, i.e. number of disks and disk

size. Note that the disk size displayed is the total size of all installed disks

but may not be the actual disk size you can use. If you configure the disks

as RAID 1 disk volume, your actual disk size you can use is smaller than the

displayed disk size on the panel.

2. Press Down button again to view system temperature and system fan speed.

3. Press Down button again to view CPU temperature and CPU fan speed.

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Server name

IP address

Date

Time

Enter button

Down button

Power

Error

Network

Hard disk

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TS-401T

1.0.0 (0812)

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TS-401T

1.0.0 (0812)

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FOR CONFIG. PAGE

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4. Press Down button again to view model number and version information.

System Setting Function

1. Press Enter button for two seconds to enter configuration page.

2. Press Down button to select an item: NETWORK SETTINGS, POWER DOWN,

REBOOT SYSTEM, and EXIT.

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Network Settings

Enter NETWORK SETTINGS configuration page and press Down button to select

one of the following options. The one marked with * means it is being used for

connection.

• DHCP

DHCP will obtain IP address automatically.

• STATIC IP

Press Enter button to select STATIC IP. Then configure the IP address.

i. SET STATIC IP

Press Down button to enter 0~255 and press Enter button to set the next

number for the IP address.

ii. SET NETMASK

Follow the above procedure to set the netmask address.

iii. SET GATEWAY

Follow the above procedure to set the gateway address.

iv. SELECT STATIC IP

Press Down button to select YES or NO. When YES is selected, you will

be asked to restart the system.

• EXIT

To return to the previous menu.

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SELECT:

2. POWER DOWN

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SELECT:

3. REBOOT SYSTEM

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POWER DOWN

Press Down button to select POWER DOWN and press Enter button to confirm

shutting down TS-401T.

REBOOT SYSTEM

Press Down button to select REBOOT SYSTEM and press Enter button to confirm

restarting the system.

Exit Configuration Page (EXIT)

Press Enter button and select EXIT, then press the button again to confirm exiting

the configuration page.

SELECT:

4. EXIT

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EXIT CONFIG PAGE

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Chapter 4 Quick Install Wizard

Quick Install Wizard enables you to search for all available TS-401T within the

local network, and view the server name, IP address, and workgroup etc. You

can also configure the disk name, date and time, etc. via Quick Install Wizard.

To use Quick Install Wizard, run TS-401T CD-ROM in your PC and install the

program.

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Run Quick Install shortcut on the desktop, the following screen will be shown.

Name of server IP address of server

Windows workgroup
joined by server

View the
details of
selected
server

Map
network
drive for
the server

Refresh the
search
results within
the network

Help

Exit the
program

Configure the
server name,
time and
network
settings

System version

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Operation

1. Configure TS-401T

Select a TS-401T displayed on Quick Install Wizard and click Configure.

Enter the administrator password.

Upon successful login, the following screen will appear. Enter the

configuration values and click OK.

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For further configuration of the system, please login the administration page

of TS-401T via web browser.

Note: You may have to restart TS-401T after changing the network
configuration.

Set the name, date and time for

TS-401T. The length cannot

exceed 14 characters.

The system will obtain IP

address automatically.

To use fixed IP address for

connection, enter the IP

address, subnet mask and

gateway for the server.

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2. View TS-401T details

Select a TS-401T available on Quick Install Wizard and click Details. The

following screen will be shown:

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3. Map drive
a. Select a TS-401T and click Map Drive.

b. Select the correct network share and click Map Network Drive. Then

select the drive letter for the connection.

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c. Enter the user name and password for the network drive.

4. Search for all available TS-401T again.
To refresh the search results, click Refresh to display all available servers

within the network.

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5. Help

If you have any enquiries about Quick Install Wizard when using the program,
you can click the Help button to view the help text.

6. Enter the homepage of TS-401T

Double click on TS-401T to enter the administration page.

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Chapter 5 Use Services of TS-401T

TS-401T provides the following powerful services and applications

5.1 File Server

You can make use of the following means to access and share the folders of TS-

401T easily:

a. By Quick Install Wizard: By the Map Drive function of Quick Install Wizard,

you can configure the share folders on TS-401T as a drive of your PC quickly.

For further information, please refer to Chapter 4.

b. By samba: TS-401T supports Microsoft

®

, MAC and Linux(NFS) OS for data

sharing to enable you to share data across different platforms, please refer

to Chapter 7.1-7.3.

c. By Web File Manager: TS-401T provides a simple-to-use web administration

interface for you to access share folders, upload and download files from TS-

401T, please refer to Chapter Appendix A.

5.2 FTP Server

TS-401T supports FTP file transfer. You can use the following methods to access

share files by FTP:

a. By IE browser or
b. By Web File Manager

For further information, please refer to Chapter 7.5.

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5.3 Backup Server

TS-401T provides versatile backup mechanisms to help you back up or restore

disk data completely to enhance more efficient and secure system management.

The backup/ restore applications are listed below:

a. NetBak Replicator

NetBak Replicator is a powerful backup software dedicated to Windows

®

users. You can back up your PC data to TS-401T easily by the user-friendly

interface. Please refer to Chapter 8.

b. Remote Replication

Remote replication is a built-in backup feature of TS-401T. You can set up

instant or scheduled backup to replicate the data of TS-401T to another NAS

server. Please refer to Chapter 6.9.8.

c. USB CD/DVD Restore/ Backup

You can connect USB CD/DVD burner to the high speed USB 2.0 transfer

interface of TS-401T and enjoy data backup and restore functions to and fro

TS-401T and CD/DVD. Please refer to Chapter 6.9.11.

5.4 Network Printer Service

TS-401T provides Windows

®

users with the exclusive network printer service.

You can connect USB printer to TS-401T and enable network printer sharing

function. Please refer to Chapter 5.4.

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Chapter 6 Administer TS-401T

When you have installed TS-401T and connected it to the network or PC, you can

manage the server via web browser. It is recommended to use Microsoft Internet

Explorer 6.0 or above to access TS-401T.

Note: Windows 98 supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or above only.

TS-401T Network Configuration for the First Time of Use

By factory default, TS-401T will search the network via DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) to detect IP address settings automatically. If your

network does not support DHCP protocol, TS-401T will use the default settings as

below:

IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

When TS-401T boots up, the LCD panel will display current IP address settings.

If your network does not support DHCP protocol, you must configure your TS-

401T to proper LAN settings before using it for the first time. If you are not sure

about the LAN settings, please contact your network administrator.

You can change the network settings of TS-401T by the following ways:

1. Use the LCD panel to change the network settings. For more information,

please refer to Chapter 3. OR

2. Use Quick Install Wizard in the CD-ROM to change the network settings. For

more information, please refer to Chapter 4.

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6.1 Access Administration Page

You can access TS-401T administration page by the following means:

3. Launch the web browser. Enter the IP address of TS-401T to access the

administration page. You can check the IP address of TS-401T on the LCD

panel (see Chapter 3). OR

4. Install and Quick Installation Wizard (see Chapter 4). Search for TS-401T in

the network and double click the server name on the list.

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5. When the administration page is shown, click Administration.

6. Enter the user name and password to login.

Default user name: administrator
Password: admin

The first time you login TS-401T, Quick Configuration page will be shown.

Please refer to 6.3 Quick Configuration for more details.

To connect TS-401T by MAC, open a web browser in MAC and enter the IP

address of TS-401T. Login the server and continue the software configuration.

Please use the built-in browser in MAC-Safari for browsing.

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6.2 Server Administration

There are eight main sections in server administration:

Quick

Configuration

Network Share

Management

System Tools

Statistics & Logs

Disk

Configuration

Network
Settings

System Settings

Server Name

Date & Time

View System Settings

TCP/IP Configuration

View Network Settings

FTP Service

Linux (NFS) Service

Apple Networking

Microsoft Networking

Create Disk Volume

Delete Disk Volume

Format Disk Volume

View Disk & Volume Status

User

Management

Users

User Groups

Quota

Create
Create Multiple Users
Change Password
Create Private Network Share
Assign User Groups
Quota Settings
Delete

Create
Create Private Network Share
Assign Users
Delete

Create

Property

Access Control

Delete

Alert Notification

Restart / Shutdown

Hardware Settings

UPS

System Update

Remote Replication

Active Users

Event Logs

DHCP Logs

Examine Disk Volume

Web Service

SNMP Settings

Anti-virus Configuration

Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings

USB CD/ DVD Restore/ Backup

Change Logo

Language Setting

Printer Service

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6.3 Quick Configuration

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

settings of TS-401T. 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.

Select network interface configuration: fail over or load balance.

Step 6. Select the network file services to provide on the server.

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Step 7. Configure disk volume on the server.

Step 8. Configure the method of user authentication. Please refer to Chapter

6.5.2 for further information.

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Step 9. Manage users and user groups of this server.

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Step 10. Manage network shares on this server.

Step 11. Finish. It may take several to tens of minutes to complete Quick

Configuration, depending on your system settings.

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6.4 System Settings

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

settings.

6.4.1 Server Name

Enter the name of TS-401T. The server name can be 14 characters long at

maximum, which can contain alphabets, numbers and hyphen (-). The server

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

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6.4.2 Date & Ti me

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 or save a file, the display time of the

action will be incorrect.

9 The system event log time will be incorrect compared to the actual time

when an action occurs.

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9 NTP Server

You can enable or use specified NTP (Network Time Protocol) server to

update the date and time of the system automatically. To enable NTP server,
please enable Configure NTP server or client setting and enter the IP

address or domain name of the NTP server, e.g. time.nist.gov,
time.windows.com in Use the specified NTP server field. Then enter the

time interval for adjusting the time (minimum value is 1 minute and

maximum value is 99 days).

To enable multiple NTP servers, you can select Enable NTP server and enter

the IP address or domain name of the servers. You can enter 3 NTP servers

at maximum. If the system fails to connect to the first NTP server, it will try

to connect the second one automatically, so on so forth.
You can click Test to try to connect to the NTP server. If there is no specified

IP address for the NTP server, the system will refer to internal clock for date

and time settings.

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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6.4.3 Language Settin g

Select the language TS-401T uses to display files and directories.

Note: All files and directories on TS-401T will be created using
Unicode encoding. If your FTP clients or PC does not support
Unicode, e.g. Windows® 95, 98, ME OS is used, select the language
your PC supports here in order to view the files and directories on
the server properly.

6.4.4 View System Settings

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

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6.5 Network Settings

6.5.1 TCP/ IP Configuration

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Configuration of Network Interfaces

9 Fail Over (Default)

The system supports the configuration of multiple network interfaces, which

enables you to perform Fail Over or Load Balance functions. Fail over

ensures server availability to the network. If the primary port is

disconnected due to a hardware or cable problem, the secondary port will

replace its network identity. If the failed port resumes the network

connection, it will also resume the role as the primary interface.

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9 Load Balance

In load balance* mode, the transmission load is distributed among

aggregated network ports.

* An intelligent software adaptive agent will repeatedly analyze the traffic flow from

the server and distribute the packets based on the destination address. Load
balance can only occur on Layer 3 routing protocols (IP or NCP IPX).
Multicast/Broadcast and non-routing protocols, such as NetBEUI and Microsoft IPX,
are transmitted over the primary port.

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9 Standalone

Standalone settings enable each port to have a unique IP, which allows users

on different network areas to share one TS-401T and maintain their

independence from one another in the network. When using this mode, fail

over cannot be used and only LAN 1 can be configured as DHCP server.

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Network Speed

Network speed settings provide an advanced option for configuring network speed.

You can select auto-negotiation (default), 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. It

is recommended to use the default setting that the server will determine network

speed automatically.

• Obtain IP address settings automatic all y via DHCP

If your network supports DHCP, TS-401T will automatically use DHCP protocol

to retrieve the IP address and related information.

• 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-401T in external network.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of secondary DNS server that

provides DNS service for TS-401T in external network.

You can also configure the following settings:

9 Enable DHCP server

If there is no DHCP server on your network, you can enable this option to

provide IP address settings to the clients.

Start IP address

The first IP address to be dynamically allocated for DHCP service.

End IP address

The last IP address to be dynamically allocated for DHCP service.

Lease time

Define the lease time for the dynamic IP address.

Primary DNS server

When the system allocates an IP address to your computer, the primary DNS

server address is also specified to it.

Secondary DNS Server

When the system allocates an IP address to your computer, the secondary

DNS server address is also specified to it.

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6.5.2 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 NT Domain Member

Use Microsoft NT domain for user authentication.

9 AD Domain Member

TS-401T supports Windows 2003 AD (Active Directory) to provide quick and

direct import of user accounts to the existing AD server available in your

network. This function helps you to save time and effort on creating user

accounts and passwords and lowers IT maintenance cost by automatic
configuration procedure.

¾ Server Description: Describe TS-401T for users to identify the server. To

use TS-401T on the Microsoft Windows OS, you must enable Microsoft

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Network Services.

¾ Workgroup: Specify the workgroup TS-401T belongs to. The workgroup

is a computer group unit in Microsoft Windows network for network

sharing.

¾ AD Server Name: Enter the name of the AD server when AD domain is

selected for authentication.

¾ Domain Name: Microsoft domain name. Enter the domain name when

you select NT domain or AD domain.

9 WINS server

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

401T will automatically register its name and IP address with WINS service.

If you do not want to enable WINS server support, or you do not have a WINS
server on your network, enter 0.0.0.0 in the field for WINS server IP address.

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 a domain master browser (Windows NT/ 200x/ XP PC) exists

already in the network, there is no need to configure TS-401T as the domain

master.

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

it may due to failure of an existing master browser, or there is no master

browser available. If the reason is the latter one, you can check the box

Domain Master in this section to configure TS-401T as the master browser to

enhance the speed of accessing information on Network Neighborhood.

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6.5.3 Apple Network

To use TS-401T 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-401T. If you do not want to assign a network
zone, enter an asterisk (*) to use the default setting. This setting is disabled

by default.

6.5.4 Linux (NFS) Service

To use TS-401T on Linux OS computer or server, enable Linux (NFS) service. TS­401T supports NFS version 2.0 and 3.0. This setting is disabled by default.

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6.5.5 Web Service

To access files on TS-401T via web browser, enable Web File Manager. If TS-401T

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

the server by web browser from anywhere.

6.5.6 FTP Service

Select whether to enable/disable Unicode Support. The default setting is No. If

your FTP client does not support Unicode, e.g. Windows® 95, 98, ME OS is used,

select a supported language setting in “System Settings—Language Setting” page

so that the folders and files on FTP can be properly shown (please refer to

Chapter 6.4.3).

Note: The language of file names on share folder should match the

language setting here for proper display.

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6.5.7 Network Printer Service

TS-401T provides network printer service. You can configure a USB printer as the
network printer via TS-401T. Make sure at least one hard disk of TS-401T is
formatted before enabling this function. The system will use HDD 1 for

printer sharing service by default. If the HDD 1 fails, HDD 2 will be in use, so on

so forth.

To use this function, connect the server to a USB printer, and then click “Enable

network printer service”. Enter the printer name and description (optional) and
click Apply.

Note: Network printer service is supported in Windows OS only.

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Printer Settings on Client Side

1. Connect a USB printer to TS-401T.

2. After correctly enabling a USB printer on TS-401T, a printer icon should be

shown in the share folder of the server. Right click the printer icon and click
Open or Connect.

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3. Install the printer driver.

4. When finished, you can start to use network printer service.

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6.5.8 View Network Settings

You can view current network settings and status in this section.

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6.6 Disk Configuration

In the section, you can create, delete, examine and format disk volume, as well

as view disk and volume status of TS-401T.

6.6.1 Create Disk Volume

TS-401T can accommodate four disks at maximum. You can set the disk volume

to the following configurations by clicking on the icons on Create Disk Volume

page:

a. Single Disk Volume

You can create an individual disk volume. In case of disk crash, all data will
be lost.

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b. RAID 5 Disk Volume

Three or more hard disks can be integrated to form RAID 5 disk volume.

Data will be distributed and stored among the disks. If a disk fails, you can

replace a new disk with the damaged one, and the system will restore the

data to the new disk. You can also use three disks for RAID 5 and a fourth

disk as a backup disk. If a disk of RAID 5 volume is damaged, the spare disk

can replace that damaged disk, which enhances server stability and

efficiency.

Note: When configuring RAID 5 disk volume, at least 3 disks are

required.

c. RAID 1 Mirroring Disk Volume

Mirroring Disk protects your data by automatically backing up the contents of

one disk onto the second disk of a mirrored pair. This protects your data if

one of the disks fails. However, the storing capacity is equal to a single disk,

as the second disk is used to automatically back up the first one.

d. RAID 0 Striping Disk Volume

Striping disk combines two or more disks into one larger disk. It offers the

fastest disk access but does not have any protection of your data if the

striped array fails. The disk capacity equals the number of disks in the array

times the size of the smallest disk.

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e. Linear Disk Volume

You can combine two or more disks into one larger disk. Files will be saved

on physical disks sequentially but does not have a disk failure file protection

function. The overall capacity of linear disk is the sum of all disks.

6.6.2 Delete Disk Volume

To delete a disk volume, select the disk volume to remove and click OK.

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6.6.3 Examine Disk Volume

To examine a disk volume, select the disk volume to examine and click OK. You
can check the Fix errors box and the server will fix errors automatically during

disk checking.

9 Disk Volume Operation Report

After click OK on Examine Disk Volume page, a page like below will display to

show the current status and information of disk volume operation.

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6.6.4 Format Disk Volume

To format disk volume, select the disk volume to format and click OK.

6.6.5 View Disk & Volume Status

You can view details of physical disks and logical volumes in the section.

Note: When configuring disk volume, make sure there are no active users

connecting to TS-401T to avoid any potential damage to the disks. You can
check all currently active users in Statistics & Logs—Active Users (refer to
Chapter 6.10.1) and inform those users to logout before configuring disk
volume.

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6.7 User Management

The files on TS-401T 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.

6.7.1 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.

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

login as a guest.

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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

can contain 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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6.7.2 User Groups

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

TS-401T 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:

User groups name must not exceed 256 characters. It is case-insensitive and can

contain double-byte characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, except

the following ones:

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

To properly manage security, it is very important to manage users and user

groups. You may set the share access parameters of each user or user group

accordingly.

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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-401T.

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. After creating the users, the users 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 to 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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6.7.3 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-401T.

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 200MB 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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6.8 Network Share Management

The primary purpose of network storage is file sharing. In a standard operation

environment, you can create different network share folders for various types of

files, or provide different file access rights to users or user groups.

There are four options in Network Share Management:

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6.8.1 Create

To create a network share, enter the following information:

9 Network share name

The share name must not exceed 12 characters and cannot contain the

following characters:

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

9 Disk volume

This area shows the disk volume status.

9 Path

All data are 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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6.8.2 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.

6.8.3 Access Control

Once the 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 when this option is selected.

9 Read only

Users can read the files only on the network share when read only is

assigned.

9 Full access

Users with full access are allowed to read, write, create, or delete files and

folders on the network share.

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6.8.4 Delete

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

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6.9 System Tools

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

401T.

6.9.1 SNMP Settings

Enable SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) service and complete all

necessary settings to manage network components of the server by SNMP. When

enabling SNMP Trap Notification, a message will be sent to a specified trap host

when an error occurs.

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6.9.2 Alert Notification

Enter the e-mail address of administrator and SMTP server IP address. In case of

warning or malfunction, e.g. CPU fan fails, a disk drive fails or is unplugged, an

email will be sent to the administrator automatically. You can refer to Event Logs

section in Statistics & Logs (refer to Chapter 6.10.2) to check all happened 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.

6.9.3 Restart/ Shutdown

Select to restart or shut down TS-401T.

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6.9.4 Hardwar e Settin gs

You can enable or disable the hardware functions of TS-401T.

i. Enable LCD panel setting function

To enable users to configure TCP/IP settings via the LCD panel.

ii. Enable configuration reset switch

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

reset the administrator password and system settings to default.

iii. 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.

iv. Enable buzzer

When buzzer is enabled, an alert sound will be played in case of system error.

v. Power Supply Type

Select power supply type. There is one power supply by default. Do NOT
change the position of default power supply. To use a second power

supply, you can purchase from the distributor.

To use two power supplies, follow the steps below:

1. Set power supply type as Redundant.

2. Shut down the system properly.

3. Insert the second power supply and turn on the system.

If a power supply fails, the system will send an alert notification to the

administrator.

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6.9.5 UPS

If your UPS device provides USB interface, you can enable UPS (uninterruptible

power supply) support to protect your system from abnormal system shutdown

caused by power outage. In case of utility power failure, the system will shut
down automatically by probing the power status of the connected UPS unit.

9 Enable UPS support

To activate the UPS support, you can select this option. You can set the

shutdown timer to turn off the system automatically after the system detects

the AC power is abnormal. In general, the UPS can keep supplying the

power for the system for about 5~10 minutes, depending on the maximum

load of the UPS and the number of the loads connected to it.

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UPS Model

Select the UPS model from the list. If the UPS model you are using is not

available on the list, please contact our technical support.

IP Address of UPS

If you have selected APC UPS with SNMP for UPS model, enter the IP address

of the UPS.

Note: When UPS support is not enabled, the Test button will not
function.

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6.9.6 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.tw/

. 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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(TS-401T firmware version)

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6.9.7 Change Logo

You can choose a personal picture to display on the login page of TS-401T. The

size of the picture cannot exceed 20K bytes.

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6.9.8 Remote Replication

Remote Replication enables you to replicate local files to remote folders on

another server. 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 job.

Using Remote Replication

Login TS-401T, go to Remote Replication in System Tools.

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i. New

a. Click New to enter the following page.

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

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

iii. Delete

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

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6.9.9 Anti-virus Con figuration

TS-401T supports anti-virus mechanism which protects system against infection.

You need to operate Windows NT or Windows 2000 server with virus-scanning

software installed to perform real-time virus scanning. To enable anti virus
support, make sure the first disk is initialized and DNS settings are properly
set. Then go to Anti-virus Configuration page and enter activation code

purchased from the distributor.

Enter activation code when the following screen appears.

The following screen will appear if an invalid code is entered.

Attention:

Note that you may have a valid activation code entered but an unknown
error notification is shown. In such case, please check the DNS settings
of TS-401T. Make sure DNS settings are properly set for the server to
register the activation code online.

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The following screen will appear if a correct code is entered. You can view anti-

virus information in the table at the bottom. As anti-virus function is not enabled,

anti-virus status will be disabled. It is recommended to select Automatic Update

when you enable anti-virus configuration.

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The first time you activate anti-virus configuration, anti-virus status will be Start,

Auto Update, or Downloading. The status should be Enabled, Auto update, or

Ready to indicate anti-virus function is enabled successfully. You need to update

web content manually to acquire the latest data, as shown below.

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The first time anti-virus function is enabled, the system will create a folder
“Quarantine” which saves all detected files infected with virus. This folder

cannot be shown from Network Share Management, but can be viewed by

Network Neighborhood or other file services.

Note: Quarantine folder cannot be deleted. When you enter a new

activation code, quarantine folder will not be created if it has already

existed.

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You can select four actions to take when virus is detected:

• Clean virus; if failed, quarantine the infected file(s)

The system will try to clean the virus. If failed, the infected files will be

isolated in Quarantine folder. Details will be recorded in Event Logs.

• Quarantine infected file(s)

When infected files are detected, they will be moved to Quarantine

immediately. Details will be recorded in Event Logs.

• Delete infected file(s)

Infected files will be deleted immediately when they are detected. Details will

be recorded in Event Logs.

• Log only. No action taken.

When infected files are detected, the system will only save the record in Event

Logs.

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Viewing Details of Infected Files

To view the details of infected files of the network share, go to Event Logs of

Statistics & Logs. A warning message will be shown in the table.

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6.9.10 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings

To backup the setting(s), select the appropriate option(s) and click Backup. To
restore a backup settings file, click Browse to select the file and click Restore.

To reset the setting(s) to factory default(s), select the appropriate option and
click Reset.

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6.9.11 USB CD/ DVD Backup/ Restore

USB Backup/Restore function enables you to back up local data to CD/DVD discs

via USB CD/DVD burner, and CD/DVD data to local disk.

Using USB Backup/Restore

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i. USB CD/DVD Detection

a. Connect USB burner to TS-401T. Turn on the burner and input a writable

disc.

b. Click Re-detect. The system will display information of the detected

burner.

c. Click Eject Disc to eject the disc from the burner.
d. Insert the disc again and click Re-detect and continue to use writing and

loading functions.

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ii. Write data

a. To write data from TS-401T to disc, enter the volume label name.
b. In Source Path (Network Share/Directory), select a network share from

the drop-down menu and enter a directory name. You can also use stroke

to indicate multiple directories, e.g. sales/jenny.

c. Select Write Speed.
d. Click Write to disc to write data to the disc. To view updated writing

status, click Refresh.

e. The disc will be ejected after burning.

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iii. Load data

a. Insert the disc for loading data to TS-401T network share. The volume

label is shown in CD Label.

b. In Destination Path (Network Share/Directory), select a network share

from the drop-down menu and enter a directory name. You can also use

stroke to indicate multiple directories, e.g. sales/jenny.

c. Select Overwrite existing files to overwrite existing files in the directory

or Skip existing files to skip loading files that have existed in the

directory during loading process.

d. Click Load to load data to destination path.

e. The disc will be ejected after loading.

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6.10 Statistics & Logs

You can view the event logs of all currently online users on TS-401T for system

monitoring.

6.10.1 Active Users

This page shows all users that are currently logged on to Web File Manager.

6.10.2 Event Logs

TS-401T 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.

6.10.3 DHCP Logs

When DHCP service is enabled, you can refer to DHCP logs to monitor all assigned

dynamic addresses, client MAC addresses and other information.

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Chapter 7 Access TS-401T

7.1 By Microsoft Windows

1. You can access TS-401T in Windows OS by the following ways:

a. By Quick Install Wizard. For further information, please refer to

Chapter 4.

b. You may also search for TS-401T within the Network Neighborhood.

Locate the workgroup and find the name of your TS-401T. When the

server is found, double-click on the server name to connect.

c. You may also use “Search for Computers” function to look for your TS-

401T in Windows. Under Windows OS, please follow these steps:

i. Open “My Network Places”.
ii. Under the tool bar, click Search.
iii. Enter the name of TS-401T in Computer Name field.
iv. Click Search.

When TS-401T is found, double click the item to access the server.

d. Use Run function in Windows. Type \\[server name] or \\[server IP] to

access share folder on TS-401T.