Thecus Technology N199 User Manual
Thecus N199
User’s Manual
Copyright and Trademark Notice
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Technology Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered
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Copyright © 2007 Thecus Technology Corporation. All rights reserved.
About This Manual
All information in this manual has been carefu lly verified to ensure its correctn ess.
In case of an error, please provide us with your feedback. Thecus Technology
Corporation reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual without
notice.
Product name: Thecus N199
Manual Version: 1.1
Release Date: November 2007
Limited Warranty
Thecus Technology Corporation guarantees all components of Thecus N199 are
thoroughly tested before they leave the factory and should function normally
under general usage. In case of any system malfunctions, Thecus Technology
Corporation and its local representatives and dealers are responsible for repair
without cost to the customer if the product fails within the warranty period and
under normal usage. Thecus Technology Corporation is not responsible for any
damage or loss of data deemed to be caused by its products. It is highly
recommended that users conduct necessary back-up practices.
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings:
Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your N199.
Your N199 is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt to repair it
under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the power
immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact
your vendor for details.
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the
power cord in an area where it can be stepped on. Carefully place
connecting cables to avoid stepping or tripping on them.
Your N199 can operate normally under temperatures between 5°C and
40°C, with relative humidity of 0% – 80%. Using the N199 under extreme
environmental conditions could damage the unit.
Ensure that the N199 is provided with the correct supply voltage (AC 100V
~ 240V, 50/60 Hz)
damage the unit.
Do NOT expose the N199 to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids.
Do NOT place the N199 on any uneven surfaces.
lace the N199 in direct sunlight or expose it to other heat
DO NOT p
sources.
199. Unplug the power
DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean the N
cord and all connected cables before cleaning.
obstruct its ventilation slots to DO NOT place any objects on the N199 or
avoid overheating the unit.
Keep packaging out of the reach of children.
If disposing of the device, please follow your local regulations for the safe
disposal of electronic products to protect the environment.
. Plugging the N199 to an incorrect power source could
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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark Notice ................................................... 2
About This Manual.........................................................................2
Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 3
Table of Contents ..........................................................................4
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................. 8
Overview...............................................................................................8
Product Highlights.................................................................................8
File Server...........................................................................................8
Media Server .......................................................................................8
FTP Server...........................................................................................8
iTunes® Server....................................................................................8
Photo Gallery.......................................................................................8
Backup Server .....................................................................................9
Download Manager ...............................................................................9
Printer Server ......................................................................................9
IP Cam Surveillence Server....................................................................9
Package Contents..................................................................................9
Front Panel..........................................................................................10
Rear Panel...........................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................... 12
Overview.............................................................................................12
Before You Begin.................................................................................12
Hard Disk Installation .........................................................................12
Cable Connections...............................................................................13
Installation Wizard..............................................................................13
First Time Setup ..................................................................................16
Step 1: Initial Login ............................................................................ 16
Step 2: System Check and Configuration ............................................... 16
Step 3: Configure Network Settings ...................................................... 16
Step 4: Create Local Users and Groups.................................................. 17
Step 5: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs ................................................ 17
Step 6: Start Services.........................................................................18
Chapter 3: System Configuration................................................. 19
Overview.............................................................................................19
Web Administration Interface .............................................................19
Menu Bar .......................................................................................... 19
Language Selection .............................................................................20
Language Package Upload and Management........................................... 20
Status Menu ........................................................................................21
Product Information............................................................................21
System Status ...................................................................................21
System Information............................................................................ 21
Printer Status.....................................................................................22
Storage Management ..........................................................................22
Storage Management ..........................................................................23
Disk Information ................................................................................ 23
RAID Information ...............................................................................23
RAID Configuration.............................................................................24
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RAID Level ............................................................................................... 24
Disk Settings ............................................................................................ 24
Creating a RAID ........................................................................................ 25
Deleting a RAID ........................................................................................ 25
Folder Management ............................................................................ 25
Adding Folders .......................................................................................... 26
Editing Folders.......................................................................................... 26
Deleting Folders........................................................................................ 26
Folder Access Control List (ACL) .................................................................. 27
Service Folders...................................................................................27
Network Management .........................................................................28
LAN Configuration...............................................................................28
WLAN Configuration............................................................................ 29
Web Services Configuration.................................................................. 31
Windows Network Configuration (SMB/CIFS) ..........................................31
Apple Network Setup .......................................................................... 32
NFS Setup......................................................................................... 32
User and Group Management ..............................................................33
Local User Configuration......................................................................33
Adding Users ............................................................................................ 33
Modifying Users......................................................................................... 34
Deleting Users .......................................................................................... 34
Local Groups Configuration ..................................................................34
Adding Groups .......................................................................................... 35
Modifying Groups ...................................................................................... 35
Deleting Groups ........................................................................................35
System Management ...........................................................................36
System Notifications ........................................................................... 36
System Logs......................................................................................36
Time and Date Settings....................................................................... 37
System Configuration Backup and Restore .............................................37
Reset to Factory Default Settings.......................................................... 38
Upgrading System Firmware ................................................................38
Change Administrator Password............................................................39
Reboot and Shutdown System.............................................................. 39
Logout ..............................................................................................39
Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup............................................ 40
Overview.............................................................................................40
FTP Server...........................................................................................40
iTunes® Server....................................................................................41
Media Server .......................................................................................41
Adding Media Share Folders .................................................................42
Connecting DMAs to the Media Server ................................................... 42
Download Manager..............................................................................43
Adding an HTTP Task ..........................................................................43
Adding an FTP Task ............................................................................ 46
Adding a BT Task................................................................................49
Deleting Tasks ...................................................................................51
Scheduling Downloads......................................................................... 52
Printer Server......................................................................................53
Windows XP SP2.................................................................................53
Windows Vista....................................................................................54
IP Cam Surveillance ............................................................................57
IP Cam Configuration..........................................................................57
Step 1: Connect the IP Cam to the N199 ...................................................... 57
Step 2: Designate a Capture Schedule.......................................................... 59
Step 3: Browse Captured Images................................................................. 60
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Chapter 5: Using the N199 .......................................................... 61
Overview.............................................................................................61
Login Page...........................................................................................61
Using WebDisk ....................................................................................61
Using iTunes® Server..........................................................................62
Adding Music Files ..............................................................................62
Playing Music Files..............................................................................62
Using Photo Gallery.............................................................................63
Managing Albums and Photos...............................................................63
Creating Albums.................................................................................63
Password Protecting Albums.................................................................63
Uploading Pictures to Albums ............................................................... 64
Windows XP Publishing Wizard..............................................................64
EXIF Information................................................................................ 68
Slide Shows.......................................................................................68
File Backup..........................................................................................69
Nsync ............................................................................................... 69
Adding an Nsync Task................................................................................ 69
Modifiying an Nsync Task............................................................................ 70
Deleting an Nsync Task .............................................................................. 70
Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device.............................................70
Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device .............................................. 71
Designating N199 as an Nsync Target........................................................... 71
Thecus Backup Utility..........................................................................72
Windows XP Data Backup ....................................................................72
Windows XP Data Backup ....................................................................73
Apple OS X Backup Utilities.................................................................. 74
One-Button USB Copy..........................................................................74
Chapter 6: Tips and Tricks........................................................... 75
Mapping a Client PC to the N199 .........................................................75
Windows ........................................................................................... 75
Apple OS X........................................................................................ 76
USB Storage Expansion .......................................................................77
eSATA Storage Expansion....................................................................78
Replacing Damaged Hard Drives .........................................................78
Hard Drive Damage ............................................................................78
Replacing a Hard Drive........................................................................ 78
RAID Auto-Rebuild.............................................................................. 79
Remote Administration........................................................................79
Part I - Setup a DynDNS Account..........................................................79
Part II - Enable DDNS on the Router ..................................................... 79
Part III - Setting up Virtual Servers (HTTPS) ..........................................80
Firewall Software Configuration..........................................................80
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 81
N199 Won't Turn On............................................................................81
Resetting NAS IP Address and Admin Password..................................81
Forgot My Network IP Address............................................................81
Can't Access N199 from the LAN .........................................................81
Can't Map a Network Drive in Windows XP..........................................81
N199 Chassis Feels Hot .......................................................................82
Restoring Factory Defaults..................................................................82
Problems with Time and Date Settings................................................82
Simple Problem Diagnosis Procedure ..................................................82
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Appendix A: Product Specifications ............................................. 84
Hardware Specifications......................................................................84
Software Specifications.......................................................................85
Appendix B: Customer Support.................................................... 86
Appendix C: RAID Basics ............................................................. 87
Overview.............................................................................................87
Benefits...............................................................................................87
Improved Performance........................................................................87
Data Security.....................................................................................87
RAID Levels.........................................................................................87
RAID 1..............................................................................................87
JBOD ................................................................................................87
Stripe Size...........................................................................................88
Disk Usage ..........................................................................................88
Appendix D: Licensing Information ............................................. 89
Overview.............................................................................................89
Source Code Availability......................................................................89
CGIC License Terms.............................................................................90
GNU General Public License.................................................................90
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus N199 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N199 is
an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to storing and
distributing data on a network. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing the N199 to take over file management functions. The N199’s
user-friendly GUI supports multiple languages, and its built-in media server and
optional wireless connectivity via USB dongles allow users to share and enjoy
their digital media in virtually any room of th e house.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the N199 allows you to store and share files over an IP
network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize your
files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use web-based
interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to Chapter 5: Using the N199 >
Web User Interface.
Media Server
The N199 can also act as a convenient media server, allowing you to enjoy and
share photos, music, and movies via the uPnP AV streaming protocol.
To set up the Media Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup >
Media Server.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your N199 over the Internet with their favorite FTP programs.
You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup >
Server
.
FTP
iTunes® Server
Digital music is one of the hottest trends, and with the built-in iTunes® server,
you can share your digital music files with every iTunes-equipped PC on your
network. The iTunes Server is also incredibly easy to set up!
To set up the iTunes Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup >
iTunes Server.
Photo Gallery
Got a lot of photos? Share them effortlessly with the N199’s built-in Photo Gallery.
Users can create albums and upload photos in a snap, and the N199 will even
auto-create thumbnails.
To find out how to share photos with the N199, refer to Chapter 5: Using the
N199 >
Using Photo Gallery.
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Backup Server
Don’t leave precious data to chance. With advanced backup capabilities, you can
easily upload mission critical files to the N199, and even automate your backup
tasks for true peace-of-mind.
To find out how to backup your files with the N199, refer to Chapter 5: Using
the N199 >
File Backup.
Download Manager
Tired having downloads take up all of your bandwidth when you need it most?
With the N199’s Download Manager, you can let the N199 complete your BT,
HTTP, and FTP during off-peak hours. With the N199 lower power requirements,
you can even save money off your monthly power bill.
To set up the Download Station, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup
Download Manager.
>
Printer Server
With the N199’s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with other PCs
connected to your network.
To set up the Printer Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup >
Printer Server.
IP Cam Surveillence Server
Keep an eye on things with the built-in IP Cam Surveillence Server. Just plug in a
compatible webcam and the N199 can send snapshots to an account that you
specify. Best of all, your PC doesn’t even have to be turned on!
To set up the IP Cam Surveillence Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional
Feature Setup >
IP Cam Surveillence.
Package Contents
Your N199 package should contain the following items:
• Thecus N199 NAS Device
• Accessory Pack:
o Power cord
o RJ-45 Ethernet ca
o hard disk screws
o hard disk tray sc
o Installation CD
o Quick Installation
o
Warranty card
Please check to see if your package is complete. If you find that some items are
missing, contact your dealer.
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Front Panel
The N199’s front panel displays the unit’s array of status LEDs, and is also where
you’ll find the power button and USB port. See the table below for a detailed
explanation of each:
Item Description
Power Button
Power LED
System Status LED
• Power on/off N199
• Solid blue: N199 is powered on
• Blinking orange: system is starting up
• Blinking red: system error
• Off: system startup complete; system operating normally
LAN LED
HDD 1 LED
• Solid green: network link
• Blinking green: network activity
• Solid blue: HDD 1 detected
• Blinking blue: Active HDD 1 data
• Solid red : HDD 1 error detected
• Blinking red: HDD 1 capacity is nearly full (90% or more)
* If RAID is configured, capacity is based on the entire RAID
system.
USB LED
One-Button USB
Copy
USB Port
• U
SB Device Connection
(5 seconds): USB device connected
o Blinking blue
successfully.
*For universal USB memory card readers, the USB
will blink blue w
successfully.
o Blinking red
• D
ata Transfer
o Blinking blue: Active data transfer
o Blinking red: US
•
One-Button Copy
Push once to copy entire USB volume to the N199. A sho
beep will sound to acknowledge that files are now being
copied. Files are stored in a folder named by current
stamp: (YearMonthDayHHMM)
hen one or more card is mounted
(5 seconds): USB device connection failure
B device read/write error
• USB 2.0 port for USB storage expansion.
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transfer
LED
rt
time
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the N199 houses the USB and Ethernet connections, as well as
the power connector. See the table below for descriptions of each:
Item Description
Power Connector
LAN Port
USB Ports
Wireless Antenna
Slot
Kensington
Security Slot
• Connect the included power cord to this connector
• LAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
• USB 2.0 ports for storage expansion
• eSATA port for high-speed storage expansion eSATA Port
• Resets the N199 Reset Button
• Press for five seconds during boot process to reset IP address and
admin password
• Use this to extend your wireless range by attaching an antenna
to it
• Only available on N199 with wireless capability
• Connect a locking device here to secure your N199
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Overview
Your N199 is designed for complete ease-of-use. To help you get started, the
following chapter will help you get your N199 up and running in no time. Please
read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation.
Before You Begin
Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions:
1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of
the manual.
2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during installation to prevent
static discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the
N199.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the N199’s
electronic components.
4. The N199 uses its chassis to dissipate heat. Please leave your N199 in a
well-ventilated area to prevent overheating.
Hard Disk Installation
The N199 supports a standard 3.5” (SATA) hard disk. To install a hard disk into
the N199, follow the steps below:
1. Remove two screws located on the back of the unit using a Philips
screwdriver.
2. Unscrew four mounting screws.
3. Lift up the hard disk tray by pulling up the top panel of the N199.
4. Carefully insert a standard 3.5” SATA hard disk into the tray, and secure
the hard disk with screws from the included accessory pack.
5. Carefully lower the hard disk tray back into the N199.
6. After making sure the tray is in place and the connectors are aligned,
secure the hard disk tray with screws.
NOTE
If your hard disk was previously part of a RAID 1 array, it will automatically rebuild.
If you replace all the drives with higher capacity drives, you need to go to the
Administrator login and format the drives.
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Cable Connections
Make the following connections on the Thecus N199 and then power up the unit:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the
back panel of the N199.
2. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the
back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protected socket.
3. Press the power button on the front panel to power on the N199.
4. Make sure system is running properly by checking all front panel LEDs for
any error indications.
Installation Wizard
The handy Thecus Setup Wizard makes configuring N199 a snap. To configure the
N199 using the Setup Wizard, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive (the host PC must be
connected to the network).
2. The Setup Wizard should launch automatically. If not, please browse your
CD-ROM drive and double click on Setup.exe.
Click START to continue.
3. The Setup Wizard will start and automatically detect all Thecus storage
NOTE
devices on your network. If none are found, please check your connection
and refer to
For MAC OS X users, double click on Thecus Setup Wizard 1.1.6.dmg
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide for assistance.
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4. Select the N199 that you like to configure. Click NEXT.
5. Login with the administrator account and password. The default account
and password are both “admin”. Click NEXT.
6. Name your N199 and configure the network IP address. If your switch or
router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the N199 to
automatically obtain an IP address is recommended. You may also use a
static IP address and enter the DNS Server address manually. Click NEXT
to continue.
7. Next, it’s time to change the default administrator password. Enter the
new password in the top blank, and repeat the password in the bottom
blank. Click APPLY to save your changes. Click END to go to the final step.
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8. Finished! Access the N199 Web Administrator Interface by pressing the
Start Browser button. You can also configure another N199 at this point
by clicking the Setup Other Device button. Press END to exit the wizard.
NOTE
The Thecus Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running Windows
XP/2000 or Mac OSX or later. Users with other operating systems will need to install
the Thecus Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems
before using the unit.
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First Time Setup
Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and
powered on, you can now configure the Thecus N199 so that it is accessible to
your network users. Follow the steps below for init ial software setup.
Step 1: Initial Login
Make sure your network is connected to the Internet and access the N199 Login
webpage:
1. Type in the default IP address http://192.168.1.100 in your browser’s
address line. If you have changed the N199’s IP address, type this in
instead.
2. The Login screen appears.
3. To gain initial access to the system type in the factory default
4. Press Login.
5. The About screen from the Status menu appears showing product
NOTE
administrator user name and password, which are as follows:
User Name: admin
Password: admin
information.
To access any IP address, your computer must be configured with the correct IP
settings. The IP address should be 192.168.1.x, where x is a number between 1 and
254.
Step 2: System Check and Configuration
Once logged in, you are greeted with the Web Administratio n Interface, where
you can check the N199’s status, as well as configu r e its operating parameters.
1. In the Status menu, choose the System item to go to the System
Status screen. Check that the basic system information such as CPU
loading and Fan RPM are all OK.
2. In the Status menu, choose the Info item to go to the System
Information screen. Change the System Description to describe your
system and press Apply. This information appears on the Login page.
3. In the System menu, choose the Administrator Password item. The
screen that appears lets you change the administrator password for the
system. Press Apply to confirm your settings.
4. In the System menu, choose the Time item and the Time screen appears.
Set the date, time and time zone and press Apply.
Step 3: Configure Network Settings
After setting the N199’s basic configuration options, the next step is to configure
its network settings.
1. In the Network menu, choose the LAN item and the Network
Configuration screen appears.
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2. Set host name and specify the domain name.
3. Enable DHCP for setting the IP automatically or Disable DHCP to enter
your own IP settings.
4. In the Network menu, choose the Service item and the Service
Support screen appears.
5. Enable or Disable each protocol according to your requirements. Press
Apply to confirm the setting.
NOTE
• For normal usage, enabling all protocols is recommended.
• For added security, disable WebDisk support and enable Secure WebDisk
support.
• If DHCP is enabled in the Network Settings screen, UPnP is automatically
enabled.
For details on configuring your network settings, refer to Chapter 3: System
Management >
Network Management.
Step 4: Create Local Users and Groups
After your RAID is built, you can begin to create local users and grou ps for the
N199.
1. From the Accounts menu, choose Users item and the Local User
Configuration screen appears. Click Add to add a new user.
2. Enter a name and password for each user in the Name and Password
boxes and re-enter the password in the Confirm Password box.
3. Press the Apply button for each user and they will be added to the user
list.
4. From the Accounts menu, choose Groups item and the Local Group
Configuration screen appears. Click Add to add a new group.
5. Enter a group name in the Group Name box and click Apply to add the
group to the group list.
For more on managing users, go to Chapter 3: System Management >
and Group Management
.
User
Step 5: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs
Once users are introduced into your network, you can begin to create various
folders on the N199 and control user access to each using Folder Access Control
Lists.
1. From the Storage menu, choose the Folder item and the Folder screen
appears. Press the Add button and the Add Folder screen appears.
2. Enter the name and description of the folder and choose whether it is
browseable. Press Apply to create the folder.
3. On the Folder screen press ACL (Access Control List) to configure which
users have access to this folder.
4. On this screen, configure access to this folder for users and groups. Select
a user or a group from the left hand column and then choose Deny
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Access, Read Only, or Writable to configure their access level. Press
Apply to confirm settings.
NOTE
You must set the ACL for each folder for access by specific users and groups;
otherwise the folder is inaccessible to all users and groups.
For more information on managing folders, see Chapter 3: System
Management > Storage Management >
Folder Management.
To find out about configuring Folder Access Control Lists, see Chapter 3: System
Management > Storage Management > Folder Management >
Access Control List (ACL)
.
Folder
Step 6: Start Services
Finally, you can start to setup the different services of the N199 for the users on
your network. You can find out more about each of these services by clicking
below:
Windows Networking Media Server
Apple File Protocol (AFP) Download Manager
FTP Server Printer Server
iTunes® Server IP Cam Surveillance Server
Photo Gallery
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Chapter 3: System Configuration
Overview
The N199 provides an easily accessible web management interface. With it, you
can configure and monitor the N199 anywhere on the network.
Web Administration Interface
Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the N199 Login
Page:
1. Type the N199’s IP address into your browser. (Default IP address is
http://192.168.1.100)
NOTE
Your computer’s network IP address must be on the same subnet as the N199. If
the N199 has default IP address of 192.168.1.100, your managing PC IP address
must be 192.168.1.x, where x is a number between 1 and 254, but not 100.
2. Login to the system using the administrator user name and password. The
factory defaults are:
User Name: admin
Password: admin
If you changed your password in the setup wizard, use the new password.
Once you are logged in as an administrator, you will see the Web
Administration Interface. From here, you can configure and monitor virtually
every aspect of the N199 from anywhere on the network.
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar is where you will find all of the information screens and system
settings of the N199. The various settings are placed in the following groups on
the menu bar:
Menu Bar
Item Description
Status Current system status of the N199.
Storage Information and settings for storage devices installed into the
N199.
Network Information and settings for network connections and services,
as well as various services of the N199.
Accounts Allows configuration of users and groups.
System Various N199 system settings and information.
Language Choose your preferred language here.
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Clicking on any of these items will display the dropdown menu selections f or each
group.
In the following sections, you will fin d detailed explanations of each function, and
how to configure your N199.
Language Selection
The N199 supports multiple
languages. On the menu bar, click
Language and the Change
Language screen appears. This
screen allows you to select preferred
language for the N199. The N199’s
interface supports the following
languages:
• English
• Simplified Chinese
• Traditional Chinese
• German
• French
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Spanish
Press Apply to confirm your selection.
Language Package Upload and Management
You can also upload additional language packs as they become available. To do
this, press Upload and the Language Package Upload/Management and
User Upload Language Package List screens appear.
To upload a language package, click Browse and browse for the language
package location. Select the language package file and click Open. Then, click
Apply to upload the language package to the N199. Once uploaded, the language
package will appear in the User Upload Language Package List.
User Upload Language Package List
Item Description
Product Name of language package.
Version Language package version number.
Description Language package description.
Remove Package Click Remove to remove the selected language package.
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Status Menu
The Status Menu on the menu bar allows you to see various aspects of the N199.
From here, you can discover the status of the N199, and even find out other
details like firmware version and up time.
Product Information
Once you login, you will first see the
basic Product Information screen
providing Manufacturer, Product
No., Firmware Version, and Up
Time information.
To access this screen again, navigate
to Status > About.
System Status
From the Status menu, choose the
System item, and the System
Status screen appears. This screen
provides basic system status
information.
System Status
Item Description
CPU Loading (%) Displays current CPU workload of the N199.
Fan RPM Displays current RPM of the internal fan.
Fan Speed Control You may select a desired fan speed from here. Normal and
High fan speeds are available. Click Apply to save your
changes.
Up Time Shows how long the system has been running.
System Information
From Status menu, choose the Info
item, and the System Information
screen appears. You can change the
system information that appears on
uPnP devices screens (i.e. Network
Neighborhood) on Windows-based
systems by entering the new
information here and pressing Apply
to confirm.
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System Information
Item Description
System Description Shows the system description that would also appear on the
Login page.
Printer Status
From the Status menu, choose the
Printer item, and the Printer
Information screen appears. The
Printer Information screen provides
the following information about th e
USB printer connected to the USB
port.
Printer Information
Item Description
Manufacturer Displays the name of the USB printer manufacturer.
Model Displays the model of the USB printer.
Status Displays the status of the USB printer.
Printer Queue Click to remove all documents from printer queue
If a corrupt print job is sent to a printer, printing may suddenly f a il. If your print
jobs seem to be locked up, pressing the Remove All Documents button to clear
the print queue may resolve the issue.
For information on how to set up the Printer Server, refer to Chapter 4:
Additional Feature Setup >
Printer Server.
In order to use the Printer Server, you must first install the Printer Server module
NOTE
located on the installation CD. Once installed, the Printer Status option will appear
on the Main Menu. See Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup > Print Server for more
details.
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Storage Management
The Storage Menu displays the status of storage devices installed or connected
to the N199, including disk and RAID information.
Disk Information
From the Storage menu, choose the
Disks item and the Disk
Information screen appears. From
here, you can see various items
about installed SATA hard disks.
Blank lines indicate that a SATA hard
disk is not currently installed.
Slot 2 is reserved for an eSATA hard
disk. For instructions on how to
install one, please refer to Chapter 6
Tips and Tricks >
eSATA Strorage Expansion.
WARNING
Installing an eSATA hard disk will erase all data on that disk. This data can not be
recovered. Please ensure that all con tents on the eSATA disk are backed up before
installing into the N199.
Disk Information
Item Description
Disk Slot Indicates disk location.
Capacity (MB) Shows the SATA hard disk capacity.
Model Displays the SATA hard disk model name.
Firmware Shows the SATA hard disk firmware version.
Status Indicates the status of the disk. Can read OK, Warning, or Failed.
Total Shows the total SATA hard disk capacity.
File System Check Click Apply to run a file system check on installed hard disks.
:
RAID Information
From the Storage menu, choose the
RAID item and the RAID
Information screen appears.
RAID Information
Item Description
RAID Level Shows the current RAID configuration.
Total Capacity Shows total capacity of the RAID configuration.
Status Indicates status of the RAID. Can read either Healthy or Failed.
Used Percentage Displays percentage of used RAID capacity.
Stripe Size* Shows the current disk stripe size. *(Only with RAID 1 enabled)
Remaining Time* Indicates time remaining until the RAID is finished building. *(Only
To configure your RAID settings, press the Config button to go to the RAID
Configuration screen.
with RAID 1 enabled)
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RAID Configuration
On the RAID Information screen,
press the Config button to go to the
RAID Configuration screen. In
addition to RAID disk information and
status, this screen lets you make
RAID configuration settings.
With one hard disk installed, JBOD is
the default setting. If an
is connected to the N199, the
disk
eSATA hard
RAID 1 option is enabled.
For more information on RAID, see
Appendix C: RAID Basics.
RAID Level
The storage volume can either read as None, JBOD, or RAID 1. RAID 1 is only
available if an
usually required only when you first set up the device. A brief description of each
RAID setting follows:
RAID Levels
Level Description
None There is no existing storage volume.
JBOD The storage volume is a single HDD with no RAID support. JBOD
RAID 1 Offers disk mirroring. Provides twice the read rate of single
eSATA hard disk is properly connected. RAID configuration is
requires a minimum of 1 disk.
disks, but same write rate. RAID 1 requires a minimum of 2
disks.
WARNING
If a hard disk is removed that shound not be removed when RAID status is
degraded, all data will be lost.
Disk Settings
Using Disk Settings, you can select stripe size, choose which disks are RAID
disks.
Disk Settings
Item Description
RAID Check the boxes of the hard drives you wish to add to the
storage volume.
Stripe Size This sets the stripe size to maximize performance of sequential
files in a storage volume. Keep the 64K setting unless you
require a special file storage layout in the storage volume. A
larger stripe size is better for large files.
Create RAID Press this button to configure a file system and create the RAID
storage volume.
Remove Click to remove the RAID volume. All user data will be removed.
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Creating a RAID
To create a RAID volume, follow the steps below:
1. On the RAID Configuration screen, set the RAID storage space as JBOD,
RAID 0, or RAID 1 — see
description of each.
2. Tick the checkboxes of the hard disks you wish to use to create a RAID.
3. Specify a stripe size — 64K is the default setting.
4. Press Create to build the RAID storage volume.
Appendix C: RAID Basics for a detailed
NOTE
Building a RAID storage space may take time, depending on the size of hard drives
and RAID mode.
WARNING
Creating RAID destroys all data in the current RAID. The data is unrecoverable.
Deleting a RAID
To delete a RAID volume, follow the steps below:
1. On the RAID Configuration screen, click Remove.
2. The system automatically removes the RAID volume and you can create a
new RAID.
WARNING
Removing RAID destroys all data in the current RAID. The data is unrecoverable.
Folder Management
From the Storage menu, choose
Folder, and the Folder screen
appears. This screen allows you to
create and configure folders on the
N199 volume.
Folder
Item Description
Folder name Displays the name of the folder.
Description Provides a description of the folder.
NFS Press NFS to setup access privilege.
ACL Press ACL (Access Control List) to configure which users have
access to this folder.
Edit Press Edit to enter the Edit screen and modify the folder’s
name and description.
Remove Press Delete to delete the folder. A screen appears asking to
confirm the deletion.
Add Press Add to enter the Add Folder screen.
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Adding Folders
On the Folder screen, press the Add
button and the Add Folder screen
appears. This screen allows you to
add a folder. After entering the
information, press Apply to create
new folder. Press Back to return to
the Folder screen.
Add Folder
Item Description
Folder Name Enter the name of the folder.
Description Provide a description the folder.
Browseable Enable users to browse the folder content.
Public Admit or deny public access to this folder.
Web Access Admin or deny access through web disk.
Apply Press Apply to create the folder.
Reset Press Reset to clear entered data.
NOTE
Folder names are limited to 60 characters. Systems running Windows 98 or earlier
may not support file names longer than 15 characters.
Editing Folders
On the Folder screen, press the Edit
button and the Edit Folder screen
appears. This screen allows you to
change folder information. After
entering the information, press
Apply to apply the changes. Press
Back to return to the Folder screen.
Edit Folder
Item Description
Description Provide a description the folder.
Browseable Enable users to browse the folder content.
Public Admit or deny public access to this folder.
Web Access Admin or deny access through web disk.
Apply Press Apply to save your changes.
Cancel Press Cancel to disregard entered data
Back Press Back to return to upper page.
Deleting Folders
To delete a folder, press the Del button from the specified folder row. The system
will confirm folder deletion. Press OK to delete the folder permanently or Cancel
to go back to the folder list.
WARNING
All the data stored in the folder will be deleted once the folder is deleted. The data
will not be recoverable.
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Folder Access Control List (ACL)
On the Folder screen, press the ACL
button, and the Folder Access
Control List (Folder ACL) screen
appears. This screen allows you to
configure access to the specific folder
for users and groups. Use the Read
only, Writable, Deny access, or
Unset radio buttons to configure
access levels for listed users and
groups. Press the Apply button to
confirm your settings.
Folder ACL
Item Description
Folder Current folder name
Recursive Check this box if you want your settings to also apply for all
subfolders in current folder.
Local Groups/Local
Users
Read Only Provides Read Only access to users or groups.
Writable Provides Write access to users or groups.
Deny Denies access to users or groups.
Unset Resets current user’s/group’s access privilages.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes.
Cancel Click Cancel to exit without saving changes.
Back Click Back to return to the Folder screen.
Names of local groups and local users. Local groups are
displayed in red, while local users are displayed in green.
Service Folders
The N199 automatically creates
folders for its built-in applications.
To manage these service folders,
select Service Folder from the
Storage menu. Press NFS to setup
access privilege. Press Edit to edit
these folders. Press ACL to control
access to these folders via the
Access Control List.
Service Folders
Folder Name Description
Photos Default directory for your photos.
Video Default directory for your video files.
Music Music for the iTunes Server is located here. The iTunes server will
share the music located in this directory.
USBCopy Contents copied from the One-Touch USB Copy function are stored
here.
USBHDD Contents copied from USB hard disks are stored here.
USBCam Stored still frames from the Simple Surveillance Server are stored
here.
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Network Management
Use the Network menu to make network configuration settin gs as well as service
support settings.
LAN Configuration
From the Network menu, choose LAN,
and the LAN Configuration screen
appears. This screen displays the
network parameters of the WAN
connection. You may change any of
these items and press Apply to
confirm your settings. You can see a
description of each item in the
following table:
WAN Configuration
Item Description
Host name Host name that identifies the N199 on the network.
Domain name Specifies the domain name of the N199.
MAC Address Display the WAN port MAC address.
Jumbo Frame Support Enable or disable Jumbo Frame Support of the WAN interface on
your N199.
Connection Type The LAN IP can be set to a Static IP, Dynamic IP, or PPPoE.
Static: Administrator has to enter IP, Netmask, Gateway, DNS
Server fields.
Dynamic: If there is already a DHCP server on your network,
you can let the DHCP server assign an IP address to your N199.
NOTE: If this is set to Dynamic, but a DHCP server is not
detected on the LAN network, the IP address of the N199 will
reset to the default setting of 192.168.1.100.
PPPoE: The N199 can also support a direct connection to an
ASDL modem through PPPoE. Once selected, you will need to
enter a User Name and Password.
User Name Enter your user name for PPPoE connection. (PPPoE only)
Password Enter your password for PPPoE connection. (PPPoE only)
IP IP address of the WAN interface.
Netmask
DNS Server Domain Name Service (DNS) server IP address.
IP Sharing Mode When enabled, traffic on the LAN will be directed to the WAN.
PPPoE Connect Connect or disconnect from a PPPoE connection. (PPPoE only)
NOTE
WARNING
Network mask, which is generally: 255.255.255.0
Default is Disabled.
• Only use Jumbo Frame settings when operati ng in a Gigabit environment where
all other clients have Jumbo Frame Setting enabled.
• Enabling DHCP automatically turns on UPnP — See the Service Support
Screen.
• If you are only using the WAN port, we suggest that you disable IP Sharing
Mode. This will result in higher throughput.
• A correct DNS setting is vital to networks services, such as SMTP and NTP.
Most Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switches/Routers do not support Jumbo Frame and
you will not be able to connect to your N199 after Jumbo Frame is turned on. If this
happens, turn off the N199. Then, power on t he N199 and immediately press and
hold the Reset button on the front of the unit for 10 seconds. This will reset your
network settings, password, and turn off Jumbo Frame Support.
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WLAN Configuration
When a compatible wireless USB
dongle is installed on the N199, the
N199 will become an access point,
and the Network dropdown menu
will contain a WLAN AP menu item.
From the Network menu, choose
WLAN AP, and the WLAN
Configuration screen appears. This
screen displays the wireless network
parameters of the system. You can to
change any of these items and pre
Apply to confirm your settings.
• Currently supported USB wireless dongles are: 3Com 3CRUSB10075, Zyxel
NOTE
WLAN Configuration
Item Description
MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the USB wireless dongle.
IP Specifies the IP address of the network connection.
Netmask
SSID The SSID (Service Set Identification) is the identifying name of
Channel The channel that the N199 uses to communicate with client
Mode Select which wireless mode the N199 should use.
ESSID Broadcast Specifies whether the ESSID will be broadcasted by the N199.
Safe Stat Specifies whether to use encryption for transmission or not.
Safe Type Type of authentication to be used.
Safe Choice Authentication mode used by the N199.
Key Form The type of key used can be either HEX or ACSII.
WEP KEY 1
WEP KEY 2
WEP KEY 3
WEP KEY 4
G220USB, PCI GW-US54mini.
• USB dongles have to be connected before N199 is powered up.
Specifies the network mask, which is generally: 255.255.255.0
a wireless network.
devices.
This will prevent the Access Point from broadcasting the ESSID.
The N199 will still respond to a wireless device that LAN1ts to
communicate if it sends a matching ESSID.
Shared: Shared key authentication
Open: Open key authentication
Input up to 4 WEP keys, and select the one you wish to use.
When connecting, be sure to enter the same key and select the
same index number on each client machine.
A DHCP server can be configured to assign IP addresses to wirelessly connected
devices.
DHCP Server Configuration
Item Description
DHCP Server Select to enable or disable DHCP server.
Start IP Specifies the starting IP address of the DHCP range.
End IP Specifies the ending IP address of the DHCP range.
DNS Server Specifies the DNS server IP address.
NOTE
The IP Segment of WLAN, WAN and LAN should not overlap.
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