Toshiba 700P User Manual

Toshiba

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Magnia

SG20
Appliance Server
User’s Guide

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Model: Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server

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Disclaimer

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instructions, descriptions and product specifications, is subject to change
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SG20 Software License Information

The Toshiba Magnia SG20 Server Appliance uses the Red Hat ® 7 distribution of
Linux. Copies of the binary software packages or the source for these packages
can be obtained from Red Hat FTP site at ftp://ftp.redhat.com.
Further information about these packages can be obtained from the Red Hat Web
site at http://www.redhat.com.

The software installed on the Toshiba Magnia SG20 is a modular operating
system made up of hundreds of individual software components, each of which
was written and copyrighted individually. Each component has its own applicable
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concerned.

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................ 15

About this guide ..................................................................... 15

Other documentation .............................................................. 15

Safety icons............................................................................ 16

Other icons used................................................................ 17

Service options....................................................................... 17

Maintenance contracts............................................................ 18

Chapter 1: Getting Started.......................................................... 19

What is the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server?............. 19

Quick start procedure ............................................................. 20

Unpacking the Magnia SG20 .................................................. 21

You will also need................................................................... 22

Finding your way around ........................................................ 23

Front of the Magnia SG20.................................................. 23

Back of the Magnia SG20 ................................................. 24

Turning on the Magnia SG20 .................................................. 25

Connecting the first client computer using the seven

LAN ports .......................................................................... 26

Connecting a printer to the Magnia SG20 (optional)............... 27

Connecting to the Internet ...................................................... 28

Configuring the first client computer ...................................... 30

Configuring the Magnia SG20................................................. 33

Configuring wireless access ................................................... 39

Determining if wireless access point is installed................ 39

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Configuring wireless features............................................. 39

Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys............. 41

Configuring access control................................................. 43

Using SSL .......................................................................... 43

Advanced wireless configuration........................................ 44

Connecting and configuring other client computers using the

seven LAN ports................................................................. 46

Ways to use the Magnia SG20................................................. 48

Features................................................................................... 49

What to read next .................................................................... 50

Chapter 2: Using the Network..................................................... 51

Logging in to the network........................................................ 52

Types of users......................................................................... 53

Notes for systems with Windows NT, Windows 2000 and

Windows XP operating system ................................... 53

Placing files on the network .................................................... 54

Storing files on the server .................................................. 56

Sharing files ............................................................................ 56

Mapping drives using the Windows 95 and Windows 98

operating system ........................................................ 58

Mapping drives using the Windows Me operating system. 58
Mapping drives using the Windows NT operating system.. 59
Mapping drives using the Windows 2000 operating

system ........................................................................ 59

Technical information on file sharing.................................. 60

Sharing a printer...................................................................... 61

Connecting the printer to the Magnia SG20........................ 61

Connecting a client computer to the network printer.......... 62

Deleting print jobs from the print queue............................. 64

Dial-in access.......................................................................... 65

Exploring your intranet site ..................................................... 65

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Local Area Network ......................... 67

Planning your network ............................................................ 67

Network topologies ............................................................ 69

Wireless networking........................................................... 72

Physical considerations...................................................... 73

More about connecting client computers ................................ 76

Dial-in access..................................................................... 76

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Communicating with the Magnia SG20................................... 78

Accessing the Administration Web site.............................. 78

Exploring the Administration Web site............................... 79

Turning on the Magnia SG20 ............................................. 80

Shutting down the Magnia SG20 ....................................... 80

Viewing LCD information................................................... 81

Viewing general system information and status ................ 83

Viewing health information................................................ 84

Connecting to an existing corporate network.......................... 85

Chapter 4: Establishing an Internet Connection.......................... 87

Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet .......................... 87

Shared Internet access ...................................................... 87

Types of Internet connections............................................ 88

Configuring for phone-based Internet service ................... 89

Configuring for ISDN-based Internet service ..................... 91

Configuring for cable-based Internet service..................... 94

Configuring for DSL-based Internet service....................... 96

Client configuration to access the Internet............................ 100

Dial-out modem / ISDN usage ......................................... 100

Internet performance enhancements ............................... 104

Internet content filtering .................................................. 105

Internet security and the firewall........................................... 107

How the firewall works .................................................... 108

Changing the firewall settings.......................................... 109

Advanced firewall usage .................................................. 109

Chapter 5: Setting up Email Services........................................ 113

Types of email services supported........................................ 113

Local email ...................................................................... 114

ISP Only........................................................................... 115

Internet email (mirrored host) ......................................... 116

Using Internet email ........................................................ 117

Setting up the Magnia SG20 for local email.......................... 118

Setting up the Microsoft® Outlook® application ........... 119

How to modify your existing Outlook® Express client .... 120

Setting up the Magnia SG20 for Internet email ..................... 121

Domain hosted email (email mirroring)........................... 121

Enabling Internet email for users..................................... 122

Summary of email user accounts ................................... 123

Sending email through an ISP ......................................... 124

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Client email setup............................................................. 125

Advanced topics .................................................................... 127

Setting up automated email retrieval................................ 127

Direct email delivery......................................................... 127

Domain hosts and SMTP.................................................. 128

When Internet email is checked........................................ 128

Chapter 6: VPN Configuration and Usage................................. 131

Introduction........................................................................... 133

Configuring the PPTP VPN Software ..................................... 135

Setting Up VPN ................................................................ 135

Generating a Client Setup Diskette ................................... 137

Using VPN........................................................................ 137

Generating Additional Client Setup Diskettes.................... 138

Configuring a Client Computer .............................................. 139

Configuration Requirements............................................. 139

Running the Client Configuration Diskette ........................ 141

Connecting to the VPN .......................................................... 143

Disconnecting VPN........................................................... 144

Manually Configuring a Client running

Windows 95/98/Me................................................... 144

Manually Configuring a Client running Windows NT ........ 148

Manually Configuring a Client running Windows 2000..... 152

Manually Configuring a Client running Windows XP Virtual

Private Networking Adapter ...................................... 155

Interactions with Other Magnia SG20 Server Features ..... 155

Modem Connections ........................................................ 156

Firewall............................................................................. 156

Backup/Restore ................................................................ 156

Account Management....................................................... 156

Configuring the IPSec VPN Software................................ 157

Enabling the IPSec VPN Feature....................................... 157

IPSec VPN Use...................................................................... 160

Client Configuration.......................................................... 161

User Accounts.................................................................. 162

Chapter 7: Managing the Server ............................................... 165

Managing user accounts ....................................................... 165

Predefined accounts......................................................... 165

System security modes ......................................................... 167

User security levels .......................................................... 168

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Creating user accounts .................................................... 169

Changing user accounts .................................................. 170

Deleting user accounts .................................................... 171

Backing up your data ............................................................ 172

Types of backup............................................................... 172

Performing a manual backup........................................... 173

Selecting backup location................................................ 177

Selecting Internet backup ................................................ 178

Starting a manual backup ................................................ 179

Scheduling an automatic backup..................................... 180

Canceling automatic backups .......................................... 181

Viewing backup status..................................................... 181

Encrypting backups ......................................................... 182

Restoring files from a backup............................................... 184

Selecting an archive......................................................... 184

Selecting files to restore.................................................. 185

Starting the restore.......................................................... 186

Extracting Files Under Windows ...................................... 187

Using the second disk drive.................................................. 188

Primary disk drive usage ................................................. 188

Secondary disk drive usage ............................................. 188

Installing a second disk drive .......................................... 189

Secondary disk drive usage ............................................. 192

Configuring a Shared Printer ................................................ 198

Viewing server status ........................................................... 199

Viewing server health status................................................. 200

Hard drive status ............................................................. 201

Fan status ........................................................................ 201

Temperature status.......................................................... 202

Voltage status.................................................................. 202

Software upgrades................................................................ 203

Viewing available upgrades.............................................. 203

Selecting an upgrade to install......................................... 204

Viewing installed upgrades.............................................. 204

Manual software upgrades .............................................. 204

Software upgrades auto-check ........................................ 205

Chapter 8: Exploring Toshiba’s Built-In Services ...................... 207

Health Status Monitoring and maintenance .......................... 208

Upgrading your appliance..................................................... 209

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Chapter 9: Advanced Networking Features ............................... 211

Changing the Appliance / Workgroup Name..................... 212

Changing the Local IP Addresses..................................... 215

Turning off Network Address Translation.......................... 217

Resetting Default Networking Configuration..................... 222

SNMP Support ................................................................. 222

Chapter 10: Using Your Preinstalled Intranet Site..................... 231

Managing the intranet site ..................................................... 232

Adding your company logo .............................................. 233

Choosing a style and color scheme.................................. 234

Adding a welcome message............................................. 235

Managing news items ...................................................... 236

Managing events .............................................................. 238

Managing documents and forms...................................... 239

Adding a document or form ............................................. 239

Managing company links.................................................. 242

Acquiring useful software applications............................. 244

Acquiring office supplies.................................................. 244

Developing an intranet from scratch ................................ 244

Chapter 11: If Something Goes Wrong..................................... 245

Problems when you turn on the Magnia SG20 ...................... 245

Problems when you turn on a client computer...................... 247

Internet problems.................................................................. 249

Other system problems ......................................................... 251

Email problems ................................................................ 252

If you need further assistance ............................................... 254

Toshiba voice contact....................................................... 254

Appendix A: Specifications ....................................................... 255

Basic overview ...................................................................... 256

Operating systems supported................................................ 259

Linux components............................................................ 259

Appendix B: Manually Configuring Clients for the

Magnia SG20............................................................................ 261

Manually configuring clients using the Windows 95, 98 and

Windows Me operating system ........................................ 262

Determining if your system has a network interface card

(NIC)......................................................................... 262

Configuring the PCMCIA socket ....................................... 264

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Installing the network card using Windows 95 or 98

operating systems.................................................... 266

Installing the NIC using the Windows Me operating

system ..................................................................... 267

Operating system networking settings............................. 267

Configuring Internet Explorer to connect to the

Magnia SG20............................................................ 270

User accounts.................................................................. 272

Adding links to the desktop ............................................. 275

Manually configuring clients with Windows NT 4.0, Windows

2000 and Windows XP operating systems ...................... 276

Determining if your system has a

network interface card (NIC) .................................... 277

Networking settings......................................................... 280

Configuring Internet Explorer to connect to the

Magnia SG20............................................................ 284

User accounts.................................................................. 285

Adding links to the desktop ............................................. 288

Appendix C: Configuring a Macintosh as a Client ..................... 291

Configuring a Macintosh client ............................................. 291

Network settings.............................................................. 291

Internet Browser.............................................................. 292

User Accounts ................................................................. 293

Appendix D: Open Source License Information........................ 297

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ......................................... 297

Preamble ......................................................................... 297

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION

AND MODIFICATION ................................................ 298

NO WARRANTY............................................................... 302

END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................. 303

DES / SSL Library LICENSE .................................................. 304

OpenSSL Library LICENSE ................................................... 305

Index ........................................................................................ 307

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance
Server. With this device you’ll be able to quickly and easily install
your own network.

About this guide

This guide introduces the features of the Magnia SG20 and
explains how to set up, configure, and maintain your network.
Most of this information is intended for the person who will be
responsible for the Magnia SG20 and who will act as the network
administrator.

Information for users of the network is in “Using the Network” on

page 51.

For the latest information and updates, please visit:
www.toshiba-tro.de

Other documentation

In addition to this user’s guide, Toshiba provides:

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Safety icons

❖ Getting Started Booklet
❖ Software License Agreement booklet
❖ Software License Information booklet
❖ Safety Instruction Guide booklet
❖ Warranty booklet

Safety icons

Read all safety instructions carefully. Make sure you understand
them before using the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server.

This guide contains the safety instructions that must be observed
in order to avoid personal injury or damage to your Magnia SG20.
The safety instructions have been classified according to the
seriousness of the risk, and the following icons highlight these
instructions:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is
not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction
is not observed.

WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe
operation of the equipment or related items.

It is extremely important that basic safety practices are followed
when installing and maintaining the system.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational
information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information
about the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

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DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in
the text.

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of warranty options and service
programs. Refer to the warranty and service material included
with the Magnia SG20 .

Toshiba also offers accessories to enhance server performance.
These range from extra cables to more complex items like an
optional hard disk drive or a wireless device.

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Maintenance contracts

Maintenance contracts

Periodic maintenance and inspection is essential to keeping the
Magnia SG20 fully operational. Toshiba recommends taking out a
maintenance contract for support of the Toshiba Magnia SG20
Appliance Server.

Toshiba also offers a Remote Health Monitoring Service (This
service is not available in all countries. Please check your local
Toshiba representative, if this service is available). This service is
designed to remotely monitor health information about your
Magnia SG20. By monitoring your device remotely, Toshiba can
ensure problems are identified early, often before they result in
system downtime.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides a written quick start procedure. In
addition to explaining how to connect the Toshiba Magnia
SG20 Appliance Server and install the software, it introduces
the unit’s features, and identifies each component.

What is the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server?

The Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server is a device that
allows you to quickly connect computers to form a single
system through a built-in wired or wireless network. It
provides all the basic networking capability you need to
support small groups, a home office, or small business,
including: file sharing, printer sharing, Internet gateway, and
local intranet.

The Magnia SG20 is:

❖ Simple to use and setup
❖ Dedicated to a limited, but specific purpose
❖ Extremely reliable

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Quick start procedure

Quick start procedure

If you have already planned your network and are an
experienced computer user, this section provides all the
information you need. Otherwise, read “Planning your

network” on page 67 before installing the Magnia SG20, and

begin the installation process with “Unpacking the Magnia

SG20” on page 21.

The basic steps for installing the Magnia SG20 are:

1 Unpack all components.
2 Assemble the additional components you will need:

network cables or wireless network card for client
computers, printer cable (if you’re connecting a network
printer), and telephone cable or Ethernet
connecting to the Internet).

3 Locate and identify all ports.

For more information, see “Finding your way around” on

page 23.

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cable (for

4 Turn on the Magnia SG20.
5 Connect the first client computer.
6 Connect a printer to the parallel port on the Magnia SG20

(optional).

7 Connect the Magnia SG20 to your Internet connection

(such as phone line to the modem, Ethernet connection
from cable or DSL modems to the public Ethernet port).

8 Run the Client Setup Wizard on the client computer.

(Insert the Toshiba Magnia SG20 “Client Setup- and
Documentation CD”. The CD program runs
automatically.) Select the option Connect this PC to your
Magnia SG20.)

9 Configure the Magnia SG20. (When you configure the

first client computer, the Server Setup Wizard runs
automatically after the Client Setup Wizard has finished.)

Unpacking the Magnia SG20

10 Connect the rest of the client computers and run the

Client Setup Wizard on each.

Before you use the Magnia SG20, remember to register it
with Toshiba. If you’re an experienced user, see “Features”

on page 49.

The rest of this chapter explains each of these steps in more
detail.

Unpacking the Magnia SG20

1 Unpack the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server kit.

In addition to this guide, you should have:

❖ Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server
❖ Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server “Client

Setup- and Documentation CD”

❖ Power cable (black)

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❖ Ethernet network cable
❖ Getting Started Booklet
❖ Software License Agreement booklet
❖ Software License Information booklet
❖ Limited Warranty booklet
❖ Safety Instruction Guide booklet
❖ Magnia SG20 Product Registration

SG20 with analog modem:

❖ Modem telephone cable
❖ Modem adapter (depending on country)

SG20 with ISDN:

❖ ISDN Adapter cable

If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer
immediately.

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You will also need

For a detailed description of each component, see “Finding

your way around” on page 23.

You will also need

❖ Network cables or wireless devices for connecting client

computers to the Magnia SG20, and for connecting the
Magnia SG20 to the Internet

❖ Printer cable if connecting a printer to the parallel printer

port

Finding your way around

Finding your way around

This section explains the physical connections and screen
displays of the Magnia SG20.

Front of the Magnia SG20

LCD display
Status scroll button
Power/Shutdown button

Locating the LCD display, status and power buttons

❖ The LCD display indicates that the Magnia SG20 is on,

provides access to the public and private network IP
addresses, and displays warnings if any of the hardware
is at the point of failure.

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You can configure the display to provide information about
the status of your Magnia SG20 such as: modem / ISDN
status, the date and time the last backup was performed, the
availability of software upgrades, and so on.

❖ The Status scroll button allows you to scroll through the

information displayed on the LCD display.

❖ The Power/Shutdown button turns the Magnia SG20 on

and off. When you turn off the Magnia SG20, a message
prompts you to press the button again as confirmation.

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Finding your way around

Back of the Magnia SG20

Public Ethernet port
LAN ports

Wireless LAN slot
Reset
AC socket

Expansion port
Modem or ISDN port

(depending on model)

Fan
Printer port

Magnia SG20 ports

❖ The public Ethernet port connects the network to the

Internet via a cable modem, DSL modem, external ISDN
modem or an existing local area network (LAN). For
more information about connecting the Magnia SG20 to
a corporate network, see “Corporate environment” on

page 72.

❖ The LAN ports provide a built-in switch for connecting

the individual client computers. For more information
about adding a computer to the network, see

“Configuring the first client computer” on page 30.

DEFINITION: The Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server is a
computer through which your local area network (LAN) connects
to the Internet.

Each computer connected to the Magnia SG20 is called a client.

❖ The expansion port enables you to add a hub or switch

to support a larger network with more client computers.

❖ The modem / ISDN port (depending on the SG20 model

you have) allows the Magnia SG20 to dial out to the
Internet, and a client computer to dial into the Magnia
SG20. For more information about using the Magnia

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Turning on the Magnia SG20

SG20 modem or ISDN card, see “Stand-alone with

modem connection” on page 61 or “Stand-alone with
ISDN connection” on page 62.

❖ Installing an 802.11B/Wi-Fi

card into the wireless LAN slot enables the Magnia
SG20 to provide access to client computers that have

802.11B/Wi-Fi networking capability.

❖ The reset button resets the Magnia SG20 CPU and

restarts the system. For information, see “Problems when

you turn on the Magnia SG20” on page 245.

❖ The AC socket connects the Magnia SG20 to AC power

(100/240 volt, 50/60 Hz line).

❖ The fan provides cooling to the power supply.
❖ The parallel printer port connects a printer to the

Magnia SG20. For more information about adding a
printer to the network, see “Connecting a printer to the

Magnia SG20 (optional)” on page 27.

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wireless LAN PCMCIA

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Turning on the Magnia SG20

Place the Magnia SG20 where you can easily access the back
panel. Connect the black power cable to the socket on the
back of the Magnia SG20 and then to a wall outlet.

Connecting the power cable

The Magnia SG20 powers up in a few moments.

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Connecting the first client computer using the seven LAN ports

During the startup process, the Magnia SG20’s LCD displays
a “warming up” message.

When the startup process is complete, the LCD displays a
date and time message.

The Magnia SG20 is ready for you to connect the first client
computer.

Connecting the first client computer using the
seven LAN ports

The first step in setting up your Magnia SG20 is to connect a
client computer and configure the computer to access the
server.

Using the network cable, connect a desktop or notebook
computer to one of the seven LAN ports of the built-in switch
on the back of the unit.

LAN ports

A client connected to the Magnia SG20

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Connecting a printer to the Magnia SG20 (optional)

Connecting a printer to the Magnia SG20
(optional)

An important feature of the Magnia SG20 is that it allows all
users on the network to share the same printer, rather than
having a printer connected to each individual computer. Each
user can submit print jobs, which will be queued on the
Magnia SG20 to be printed in the order received.

Connect the printer’s data cable to the Magnia SG20’s
parallel printer port.

Parallel port

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A printer connected to the parallel port

The Magnia SG20 supports both the direct connect parallel
printer connection, or a network printer connection. If you
have a network printer, you can configure the Magnia SG20
to send print jobs to this network printer instead of
connecting it directly to the server. If you are connecting a
printer directly to the Magnia SG20’s parallel printer port,
you don’t need to configure the printer on the Magnia SG20.
If the printer is a network printer, connected to a local
network connection, you will have to configure the Magnia
SG20 to redirect print jobs to the printer. See “Configuring a

Shared Printer” on page 174.

Whether you have a network printer or a parallel printer,
Magnia SG20, you will have to install the printer on each of
the client computers using the Add Printer Wizard. See

“Connecting a printer to the Magnia SG20 (optional)” on
page 27.

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Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to the Internet

You have several options for connecting the Magnia SG20 to
the Internet..

SG20 Modem model:

Modem port
Public Ethernet port

Options for connecting to the Internet

SG20 ISDN model:

ISDN

ISDN port

Public Ethernet port

Options for connecting to the Internet

CAUTION: Do not connect an analog cable to the SG20!

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Connecting to the Internet

❖ Use the public Ethernet port for a broadband connection

(such as cable or DSL) or a corporate LAN. See

“Broadband connection” on page 36 for detailed

instructions.

❖ If broadband access is not available, you may connect the

server to a phone line and use a dial-up, phone-based ISP
(Internet Service Provider). See “Dial-up connection” on

page 37 for detailed instructions.

NOTE: If you do not already have access to the Internet in some
way, you will need to obtain an account with an Internet Service
Provider.

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Configuring the first client computer

Configuring the first client computer

The Magnia SG20 "Client Setup- and Documentation CD"
automatically sets up your client computer to access the
Magnia SG20. Specifically, it:

❖ Helps to install a network adapter on your PC (if needed)
❖ Sets up the network configuration
❖ Creates a user account on your PC and the server
❖ Maps drive G: on the PC to your personal directory on

the Magnia SG20

❖ Maps drive H: on your PC to the public directory on the

Magnia SG20

Follow these steps:
1 If it’s not on already, turn on the client computer. If it is

on, close all other applications to avoid a potential loss of
data.

2 Insert the Magnia SG20 "Client Setup- and

Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive on the
client computer.

The Magnia SG20 "Client Setup- and Documentation
CD" menu appears.

3 Select Connect this PC to your Magnia SG20.

The setup wizard runs automatically and displays the
Welcome screen.

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Configuring the first client computer

❖ This wizard automatically configures your computer for

access to the Magnia SG20.

NOTE: The “Client Setup- and Documentation CD" will
automatically change your client computer’s networking
configuration. If you do not want to have your configuration
modified by the “Client Setup- and Documentation CD", click
Cancel.

4 Click Next.

The setup wizard examines the system and briefly displays a
setup screen.

Then the setup wizard displays the User account information
screen.

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Sample User account information screen

5 Enter your personal information.

The logon name is the name you will type every day to log in
to your PC and to the network. Pick a name that is easy to
remember. If you already have a user account set up on your
client computer, you can use this account.

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Configuring the first client computer

Logon names are conventionally flastname where “f” is the
first initial of the first name, and “lastname” is the last name of
the user. However, you may use any combination of letters
and numbers you wish.

❖ Your password can be any combination of letters and

numbers. Make sure it’s a name you will be able to remember,
but not something like your birthday or nickname that others
can easily guess.

NOTE: The Administration password changes to match the first
user’s password.

After you’ve entered the personal information, the Configure
Now screen appears.

6 Click Next to continue answering the questions about

configuring the Magnia SG20’s Internet connection.
Your system may restart, after which the setup wizard

automatically completes the network setup of your computer.
After restarting, the setup wizard displays the Client Setup

Wizard screen, and the configuration process will complete
without further interaction.

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

Configuring the Magnia SG20

The first time you run the Client Setup Wizard, it
automatically continues with the Server Setup Wizard
Welcome screen. The Server Setup Wizard performs the
initial configuration of your server. Configuration choices
you make during this server setup process can always be
changed later through the server’s Administration Web
interface.

If you need to run the Server Setup Wizard manually, simply
use your web browser on a client connected to the Magnia
SG20 local network, and use the following URL:
http://192.169.1.1:8282/wizard.

The setup wizard will ask you to set these options:

❖ Security mode (“Ease-of-Use” or “High Security”)
❖ System date and time (Locale)
❖ Internet connection (Cable, DSL or telephone)

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Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen to
prepare the Magnia SG20.

Security modes

The security mode screen appears.
The Magnia SG20 supports two security modes:

❖ Ease-of-Use mode allows you to create user accounts on

the Magnia SG20 at any time by running the Client Setup
Wizard. All user accounts have access to basic server
management (administrative) functions using the
Administration Web site.

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

DEFINITION: Each person who uses the network must have a user
account set up for them. User accounts determine access to
personal files, data, and server administration.

User accounts are level 1, 2 or 3.
Level 1 users have no special account privileges,

level 2 users can access basic server management functions, and
level 3 users have access to all network features.

❖ High Security mode requires you to set up new user

accounts before you run the setup wizard on the client
computer.

With High Security mode, you must assign access
privileges (level 1, 2 or 3) for each user.

You may always change the server’s security mode after your
network computers are set up.

Magnia SG20 locale

The wizard automatically sets its date and time to that of the
client computer you’re using to set up the server.

If these values are incorrect, enter the proper date, time, and
time zone for the Magnia SG20.

You also have the opportunity to set the system language,
which is the local language you wish to use on the LCD
screen. Select this from the list of available languages in the
drop-down box.

You also have the opportunity to set the system code page.
Select this from the list of available code pages in the
drop-down box

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

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Internet connection information

You can configure your Magnia SG20 to access the Internet
through your broadband or modem / ISDN connection.

To configure your Magnia SG20 to access the Internet
through your broadband or dial-up connection, select Ye s. If
you do not wish to set up the system for Internet access at this
time, select No and click Next. (You can always configure
your Internet access using the Administration Web interface
at a later time.) If you select No, your server setup is
complete.

To configure Internet access:
1 Enter the Internet connection information such as:

❖ Server name
❖ Primary and secondary DNS
❖ User ID and password

If you’re unsure how to configure your Internet connection,
ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to help you.

NOTE: The setup wizard automatically takes you through setting
up the Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server only once.

To change the configuration, use the Administration Web site. To
access the site, click the Admin icon on your desktop.

If you selected Yes, the Internet connection choice screen
appears.

2 Select what type of Internet access you will be using.

Broadband access support includes:

❖ Cable modem or corporate network connection
❖ DSL with Ethernet modem (DSL modems connected

with USB are not supported)

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

❖ External ISDN modem

For broadband connections, continue at “Broadband

connection” on page 36. Alternatively, you can select phone-

or ISDN-based access to the Internet using the modem /
ISDN port. Continue at “Dial-up connection” on page 37.

Broadband connection

For a broadband connection, the following screen appears.
1 Select ISP address type.

Determine whether your ISP uses a fixed IP address (provided
by your ISP) or is set up to assign the addresses whenever
your computer connects. If you don’t know, try the DHCP
option or call your ISP for assistance.

If you select Static IP, you will be asked to enter your IP
address and subnet mask. These are sets of numbers joined
with periods, like 192.168.123.12, and 255.255.255.0. You
will also need to enter the primary DNS, which is an IP
address like the above examples.

Sample ISP Static IP address screen

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

2 Enter the secondary DNS and Gateway addresses, if your

ISP provides them. Otherwise, leave these fields blank.
Click Next to continue.

If you selected DHCP on the ISP address type screen, the
computer name screen appears. This screen assigns the
Magnia SG20 a specific computer name that is used only
when communicating with your ISP’s DHCP server.

3 If your ISP has provided a specific computer name, type

the name in the computer name field. Otherwise, leave
the field empty.

If you leave the computer name field empty, the server
automatically assigns a computer name.

When configuring broadband using DSL, you can also
enter a username and password. This is used if your ISP
uses PPPoE for its connection protocol.

DSL configuration also allows you to select the idle
connect timeout value. Don’t change the idle connect
timeout value from the default “Never” unless you pay
for DSL connect time by the minute.

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4 Click Next to continue.

A verification screen appears.

5 If all entries are correct, click Next to save your settings.
6 Click Finish to end the server setup process.

Dial-up connection

NOTE: Some phone-based ISPs require special software to access
their networks. These ISPs include America Online
ISP that requires advertisements to be downloaded and displayed
on your client computer while connected. These ISPs cannot be
used with the Magnia SG20.

For a dial-up connection:

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, and any free

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

1 The setup wizard requests information specific to

phone-based access. Enter this information, including the
phone number you use to connect to your ISP and the
account name and password used to validate access.

2 When you have completed your dial-up entries, a

verification screen appears. If everything is correct, click
Next.

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Configuring wireless access

Configuring wireless access

The Magnia SG20 offers a built-in wireless access point
option. This option enables you to use the server as a wireless
access point for your local network. With this option, you can
provide both wireless 11-Mbit and wired 100-Mbit local
network access.

Wireless clients can easily access your network, with all of
the same features and capabilities as clients directly wired to
the seven internal LAN ports. Using the wireless access point
option provides immediate, easy and fast expansion of your
network with unparalleled flexibility.

To make your Magnia SG20 work as a wireless access point,
purchase the Toshiba wireless PC card (optional). This is an
easy customer installable feature.

Determining if wireless access point is installed

To determine if the wireless access point option has been
installed on your Magnia SG20, open the Administration
Web interface, and click the Network tab. If wireless access
point is not installed, a screen indicating that wireless access
point is not available appears.

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If wireless access point is installed, a configuration page
appears that enables you to configure the wireless features.

Configuring wireless features

When the wireless access point option is installed in the
Magnia SG20, wireless access should be possible using the
configured defaults. However, it is recommended that you
review the wireless configuration and modify it as necessary.

1 Open the Administration Web site, click the Network

tab, then select Wireless.
The wireless configuration screen appears.

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Configuring wireless access

2 Select the Enable Wireless Access Point check box to

enable wireless access. Clear the check box to disable
wireless access.

3 In the Network Name box, enter your network name

(sometimes known as the ESSID).
Each wireless client is configured using the same

network name. If there is more than one wireless access
point, the network name determines which access point
each wireless client uses.

4 In the Channel box, select which radio frequency to use

for wireless communications.
This same frequency must also be specified in each

wireless client’s configuration.

5 Select the Enable Data Encryption check box to

encrypt information sent between wireless clients and the
Magnia SG20. Clear the check box to disable encryption.

This feature is known as Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP).

6 If you enabled data encryption in step 5, click the

Configure hyperlink next to the Enable Data
Encryption check box to set up or modify the required

encryption keys (passwords).
See “Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys”

on page 41 for further instructions.

7 Select the Enable Access Control check box to specify

the wireless clients that can access your network, using
each client’s unique network card MAC address.

This security feature allows only the specified clients to
access the network through the wireless access point. See

“Configuring access control” on page 43 for further

instructions.

8 Select the Enable SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) check box

to use HTTPS (Secure Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) to

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Configuring wireless access

encrypt your usage of the Administration Web Site and
the Digital Central Web Site.

The primary purpose of this feature is to add another
layer of security to help prevent an unauthorized user on
your wireless network from changing settings in the
Administration Web Site or Digital Central Web Site.

There are additional advanced wireless configuration options.
To view and modify these options, click the Advanced
Settings hyperlink next to the Enable Wireless Access Point
check box.

Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys

Encryption keys are passwords that are used to ensure privacy
when transferring wireless data. To use WEP encryption in
your wireless network, all wireless client computers must
have the encryption feature installed and enabled, and they
must use the same encryption key as the Magnia SG20.

This feature enables you to configure up to four keys, then
select which key to enable. This makes it convenient to
change the key periodically, without disrupting service while
configuring new keys.

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1 Open the Administration Web site, click the Network

tab, then the Wireless tab, then click the Configuration
link next to the Enable Data Encryption box.

The following screen appears.

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Configuring wireless access

Sample Configure Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption keys
screen

2 Select either 13-digit Alphanumeric Value or 26-digit

Hexadecimal Value format for the encryption keys.

The default is alphanumeric. Typically, there is no reason
to change this setting.

3 Enter up to four encryption keys in the Key fields as

follows.

❖ When your wireless interface supports 64-bit

encryption and you selected alphanumeric format in

step 2, enter a five-digit alphanumeric value using

letters a through z and numbers 0 through 9 (for
example, SECU1).

❖ When your wireless interface supports 64-bit

encryption and you selected hexadecimal format in

step 2, enter a ten-digit hexadecimal value.

❖ When your wireless interface supports 128-bit RC4

encryption and you selected alphanumeric format in

step 2, enter a 13-digit alphanumeric value using

letters a through z and numbers 0 through 9 (for
example, SECURITY12345).

❖ When your wireless interface supports 128-bit RC4

encryption and you selected hexadecimal format in

step 2, enter a 26-digit hexadecimal value.

4 Select the key you wish to enable at this time.
5 Click Apply to save the changes.

Configuring access control

You can control wireless access to your network by
specifying each wireless client’s MAC address. MAC
addresses are 16-digit hexadecimal identification numbers
assigned to networking devices, such as adapters, at the
factory. Each adapter has a unique MAC address that cannot
be changed. The MAC address is usually printed on a label on
the back of the adapter.

Limiting network access to specific MAC addresses provides
additional security and improves network performance by
filtering extraneous traffic.

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1 Open the Administration Web site, click the Network

2 Make sure the Enable Access Control check box is

3 To add a new MAC address to the list, enter the 16-digit

4 To delete a MAC address from the list, click the address

5 Click Apply to save the changes, otherwise click Cancel.

Using SSL

By enabling SSL (Secured Sockets Layer), the main URLs
for the Administration Web Site and the Digital Central Web
site will be redirected to an HTTPS (Secure HTTP) Web site.
HTTPS will encrypt your connections to these sites, thus

tab, then select Wireless.

selected, then click the Configuration link next to it.
The MAC address configuration screen appears.

value in the New MAC Address field, then click Add.

you wish to delete, then click Delete.

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Configuring wireless access

making your communication more secure. In particular, your
user name and password, which you enter to access certain
sensitive settings, will be encrypted. This adds one more
layer of wireless security should an unauthorized user access
your wireless network.

The next time you request either Web site once SSL is
enabled, you will be redirected to the corresponding HTTPS
Web site. The Administration Web Site,
http://myserver:8282/, will redirect to https://myserver:8383/.
The Digital Central Web Site, http://myserver/digital/, will
redirect to https://myserver/digital/.

Whenever you access a secured Web site, you might see the
following Security Alert message box. You can simply click
Yes to proceed to the Web site.

You will also be presented with a second security alert which
indicates that the Magnia SG20 is not on your list of trusted
certificate authorities.

You can simply click Yes to proceed to the Web site.
However, to avoid this alert in the future, the Microsoft
Internet Explorer browser will allow you to click View
Certificate, and then click Install Certificate... and follow
the wizard instructions from there. See your browser’s
documentation or help text for help with this on your browser.

Advanced wireless configuration

The wireless access point feature provides several advanced
configuration options. These options should not typically be
modified. However, if you are an experienced wireless
network administrator managing a multiple access point
environment, you may wish to modify these settings.

1 Open the Administration Web interface, click the

Network tab, select Wireless, then click the Advanced
Settings link.

The Advanced Configuration screen appears.

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Configuring wireless access

Select the Reject clients using the network name ANY box
to reject connections from wireless clients with a network
name (ESSID) of “ANY.” If you clear this check box, the
Magnia SG20 accepts connections from wireless clients with
a network name of “ANY,” in addition to wireless clients with
a network name that matches the configured local network
name. (See “Configuring wireless features” on page 39 for
information on configuring the local network name.)

The Distance between access points option prevents overlap
of access point service regions when multiple access points
are used. This value should not be changed unless the Magnia
SG20 is part of a network of wireless access points.

The Multicast Rate option applies to multicast
environments, which exist in some corporate networks that
have multiple access points. Typically, this value should not
be changed, as the default multicast rate of 2 Mbit/s is
supported by all wireless network interfaces. However, you
may want to use higher multicast rates when all of the
following conditions exist:

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❖ Your network environment includes wireless Turbo PC

Cards only

❖ The physical placement of access points was based on the

objective of creating a high-performance wireless
infrastructure with maximum data throughput, regardless
of the total number of access points required to build
such a network

❖ All locations where wireless devices are operated have

been verified with the Client Manager tool to provide a
communications quality that is rated “Excellent” or
“Good”

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Connecting and configuring other client computers using the seven LAN ports

Connecting and configuring other client
computers using the seven LAN ports

When you’ve finished configuring the Magnia SG20:
1 Connect the other client computers, each to one of the

LAN ports on the Magnia SG20.

LAN ports

An example of a typical local network

The client computers connected to the Magnia SG20 can use
different versions of the Windows® operating system. You can
also connect Macintosh computers to the Magnia SG20.

Connecting and configuring other client computers

using the seven LAN ports

2 For PCs, use the Magnia SG20 "Client Setup- and

Documentation CD" to configure each additional client
computer.

To configure a PC manually, see “Manually Configuring

Clients for the Magnia SG20” on page 261 for more

information.
To configure a Macintosh, see “Configuring a Macintosh as a

Client” on page 291 for more information.

Once setup is complete, the client computer starts your Web
browser and displays the Administration Web site if you are
the first user, or it displays the preinstalled intranet site if you
are a subsequent user.

This intranet site is fully customizable via the Administration
Web site. For more information, see “Using Your

Preinstalled Intranet Site” on page 231.

The Magnia SG20 maintains an internal intranet for the
exclusive use of the computers connected to the Magnia
SG20. The intranet is not available to outside systems.

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HINT: Before using the Magnia SG20 or accessing any external
Internet services, Toshiba recommends that you purchase a virus
detection program. Viruses have become a danger to all operating
systems and can lurk anywhere. They can range from small
annoyances to truly destructive events.

A virus detection program on your client computers automatically
check the files you download from the Internet. You’ll need to
periodically update this program, but as long as you’ve got the
latest version, your clients should be virus-free.

For more information about setting up client computers and
user accounts, see “Managing user accounts” on page 165.

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Ways to use the Magnia SG20

Ways to use the Magnia SG20

The Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server provides the
following networking features:

❖ File sharing: You can store files on the server’s hard disk

drives instead of on your local computer. These files are
available to any other computer connected to the
network. Files stored in your personal directory are
accessible to your client computer only when you are
logged on with your user account. Files can also be
stored in a public directory that is accessible to all users.

❖ Print sharing: The same printer can serve all computers

connected to the network.

❖ Internet gateway: All network computers can access the

Internet through the Magnia SG20. You can surf the
World Wide Web, send and receive email, and use other
Internet services.

❖ Wireless networking: The optional internal wireless

access point in the Magnia SG20 establishes a fast,
secure wireless network for all your clients. Mobile
systems such as notebook computers can be used
anywhere, and even desktop computers become easier to
manage and move because a wired networking
infrastructure is no longer required.

❖ Intranet service: You can customize the content of your

preinstalled intranet Web pages, which are stored in the
Magnia SG20. The pages include: Welcome page (a good
place for your mission statement), Company News (your
own electronic newsletter), Upcoming Events (an
electronic bulletin board), Docs and Forms (special
procedures), and Company Links (your favorite Web
links).

❖ Scheduled Internet data backups: The Magnia SG20

provides a feature allowing you to back up your data on
an external FTP site of your choosing on a scheduled
basis.

Features

In addition to being easy to set up and administer, your
Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server provides:

❖ Firewall service: You don’t have to worry about

❖ Scheduled data backup: You can schedule automatic

❖ Data redundancy: You can use your second hard disk

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Features

someone accessing your computers illegally over the
Internet. The Magnia SG20 comes with a built-in firewall
to protect your data.

backups of your important data on a scheduled time
frame of your choosing. It’s a good idea to back up
regularly, especially if the Magnia SG20’s hard disk
drives contain important information.

drive to back up the the primary drive. You can take a
snapshot of your main hard disk every night, so that if
anything goes wrong you can simply switch drives.

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NOTE: The release of the Health Monitoring Service is being
investiagted for the European market (when the service is
launched, this can be done through a software upgrade).

❖ Software upgrades: As software upgrades or new

features become available, you can download and install
them from the Internet quickly and easily.

❖ Email: The Magnia SG20 comes with local email

services. Every user added to the system can exchange
email with other local network users. You can also
establish Internet email services, and have your domain’s
email retrieved to the Magnia SG20, or clients can access
an external email service directly through your server’s
Internet gateway.

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What to read next

What to read next

Every LAN has someone who configures the network
equipment, assigns email addresses, and sets up network
users. This person is the network administrator.

If you are the network administrator, refer to “Setting Up

Your Local Area Network” on page 67 to continue setting up

your system.
If you are a network user, the only chapter in this book you

will need is “Using the Network” on page 51.

Chapter 2

Using the Network

A network is a group of computers connected together so that
they can share services such as printers, files, disk space and
backup. Your Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server
provides networking services to all the computers connected
through the private Ethernet
through the optional built-in wireless network. These
computers are called “clients.”

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LAN ports on its back panel, or

After your client computer has been connected to the Magnia
SG20, it needs to be configured with the Magnia SG20
"Client Setup- and Documentation CD". Your network
administrator may do this for you. Then each time you start
your computer you can automatically connect to the Magnia
SG20. The process of connecting to the server is called
“Logging in.”

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Using the Network

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Logging in to the network

Logging in to the network

When you start your computer, you will be asked for a user
name and password to connect to the server. Both your client
computer and the Magnia SG20 check your user name and
password entries to make sure that you are an authorized user
of the system. Therefore, the user name and password for
your client computer must match the user name and password
registered with the Magnia SG20 exactly.

Sample login screen

The various Microsoft
manage user names differently.

The Microsoft
Windows
names in separate files on the computer’s hard disk. They do
not have elaborate security, and therefore allow you to cancel
the login process by clicking Cancel or pressing the
key on the keyboard. If you cancel the login process on the
Windows
access to the client computer only, you will not be logged in
to the Magnia SG20 and, therefore, will not have use of its
resources.

The Windows NT
operating systems have sophisticated security and user
management features. They will not allow you to access the
client computer without entering a user name and password.

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Types of users

Your Magnia SG20 categorizes user accounts by different
types of administrative access permissions, identified by their
access (or security) level.

❖ Level 1 users cannot use the Administration Web site to

configure the Magnia SG20. This access level is only
used if your Magnia SG20 is configured in High Security
mode.

❖ Level 2 users have limited access to the Administration

Web site but lack security clearance to change sensitive
settings. The Magnia SG20 is preset to Ease-of-Use
mode, in which Level 2 is the default security level.

❖ Level 3 users have full access to all functions on the

Administration Web site. The network administrator is a
level 3 user, and is automatically assigned to the first user
that is set up on the Magnia SG20.

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Types of users

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Notes for systems with Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating system

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you have a pre-existing network setup, you
should consider manually configuring clients.

See “Manually Configuring Clients for the Magnia SG20” on

page 261 rather than using the "Client Setup- and Documentation

CD".

The Windows NT, Windows
systems also have different types of users. This is important
because, when you log in to your client computer, you are
actually logging in to the Magnia SG20 as well. Furthermore,
your user name has a user type associated with it on both the
client computer and the Magnia SG20.

2000 and Windows XP operating

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Placing files on the network

Both operating systems have a default user name called
“administrator” that has been granted administrator rights and
can change sensitive settings.

The Magnia SG20 "Client Setup- and Documentation CD"
can only be run by a user name that has administrator rights.
On Windows 2000 and Windows XP, it creates a user account
with administrative rights. On Windows NT, the account
created does not have administrative rights.

As a result your user name and password on your client
computer may have administrator rights in the
Windows NT/Windows
systems, but the same user name and password on the Magnia
SG20 may not.

Equally, your user name and password may lack
administrator rights on your client computer, but have level 3
access rights on the Magnia SG20.

2000/Windows XP operating

Placing files on the network

When you store data on your local computer, this information
is usually stored in files on the computer’s hard disk. Later,
when you want to work on the information again, you open
these files and can modify, print, or use the data. Information
stored on your local computer is normally accessible only
when you are using your computer.

The Magnia SG20 can act as a central file server, allowing
you to save files on the Magnia SG20 instead of your local
computer. Saving files on your server can have several
advantages:

❖ Extra Storage: If the hard disk on your local computer is

almost full, you can save information to the Magnia
SG20. The Magnia SG20’s hard disk becomes an
extension of your computer, providing extra storage
when needed.

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❖ Data Backup: Because the information on your Magnia

SG20 is centrally located, copies of everyone’s work can
be copied to a remote location, such as the Internet. This
type of data backup provides an extra sense of security. If
something happens to your disk or a file is accidentally
deleted, you can retrieve the file from the backup copy.
The Magnia SG20 can even act as a backup device itself.

❖ File Sharing: A public area is provided on the Magnia

SG20’s hard disk where you can place files that need to
be shared with other computers on the network. This
“scratch pad” area makes it easy to transfer information
between network users.

Each user account created on the Magnia SG20 has its own
folder in which to place files. This folder is private, and cannot
be viewed by other users (except for the network
administrator, who can view any files, including those in
private account folders). These folders are named after the
user account. For example, the account “jsmith” would have a
private folder named “jsmith.”

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An additional public folder is provided on the server. Anyone
can create, modify, or delete files in this folder.

When your client computer is configured for access to the
network, the setup wizard automatically creates your
account’s private folder as a special mapped disk drive. It also
maps the second hard disk drive to the public folder on the
Magnia SG20. These drives look just like the C: drive on
your computer, but have a different letter.

You can access these drives from your computer using My
Computer, Windows Explorer or by browsing any file
selection dialog in an application.

If your computer has not been set up using the Magnia SG20
"Client Setup- and Documentation CD", you can still access
the files on the Magnia SG20 using Network Neighborhood
(or My Network Places). By browsing using this utility, you
can see the Magnia SG20 (named “Myserver” as the default
name).

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Sharing files

Double-click the Myserver icon to show the folders available
for access, including your private folder and the public folder.

Storing files on the server

Storing files on the server is easy. Simply copy files from the
folder in your local client computer to the Magnia SG20. You
can also access these files directly with applications such as
word processors, spreadsheets, database applications, and
other programs, by simply specifying that the files reside on
the private or public drive.

To gain access to the files on the Magnia SG20, you must be
logged in to your local client computer, and your login
account must match the account established on the Magnia
SG20. If you used the setup wizard, these accounts were
established automatically. However, if you have multiple user
accounts on your client computer, the account you use when
you log in determines which files you see on the Magnia
SG20.

Sharing files

A basic use of the Magnia SG20 is for file sharing. Each
client computer connected to the Magnia SG20 can access
not only its own hard disk drive(s), but also two special areas
on the Magnia SG20’s hard disk drive. The two areas are:

❖ \public, which is used to store shared files and documents

to which all network users have access

❖ \personal, which is used to store personal files and

documents to which only the individual client computer
has access

To view these areas:
1 Open the Windows

My Network Places folder).

2 Select the Magnia SG20.

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Network Neighborhood folder (or

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Sample Network Neighborhood screen

The default name for the Magnia SG20 is “Myserver.”

3 Locate the \personal and \public drive in your local My

Computer folder.

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These folders are mapped drives that point to an area on
the Magnia SG20.

Sample My Computer screen

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To map drives to these areas without using the Magnia SG20
"Client Setup- and Documentation CD", follow the
instructions based on your operating system.

Mapping drives using the Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating system

1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the

Desktop.

2 In the Network Neighborhood window, double-click the

Magnia SG20 icon (usually labeled “Myserver”).

3 Click the folder labeled Personal.
4 From the File menu, select Map Network Drive….
5 Select from the drop-down list the drive letter you wish to

map to your personal folder on the Magnia SG20, select
the Reconnect at logon check box, and click OK.

6 Repeat steps 3-5 to map the folder labeled Public.

Mapping drives using the Windows Me operating system

1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on the

Windows Desktop.

2 The Network Places window appears.
3 From the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive….
4 In the box labeled Drive, select from the drop-down list

the letter you wish to map to your personal folder on the
Magnia SG20.

5 In the box labeled Path, type

If the name of your Magnia SG20 has been changed from
the default “Myserver,” substitute the new name.

6 Check the Reconnect at logon check box, and click OK.
7 Repeat steps 1-6 to map the public drive. For the path

name type

\\Myserver\public.

\\Myserver\personal.

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Mapping drives using the Windows NT operating system

1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the

Desktop.

2 In the Network Neighborhood window, double-click the

Magnia SG20 icon (usually labeled “Myserver”).

3 Click the folder labeled Personal.
4 From the File menu, select Map Network Drive… .
5 Select from the drop-down list the drive letter you wish to

map to the personal folder on the Magnia SG20, check
the Reconnect at logon check box, and click OK.

6 Repeat steps 1-5 for the folder labeled Public.

Mapping drives using the Windows 2000 operating system

1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on the

Desktop.
The Network Places window appears.

2 From the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive… .
3 In the box labeled Drive, select from the drop-down list

the letter you wish to map to the personal folder on the
Magnia SG20.

4 In the box labeled Path, type

If the name of your Magnia SG20 has been changed from
the default “Myserver,” substitute the new name.

5 Check the Reconnect at logon check box, and click OK.
6 Repeat steps 1-5 to map the public drive. For the path

name type

\\Myserver\public.

\\Myserver\personal.

Mapping drives using the Windows XP operating system

1 Click Start.
2 Select My Computer.

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3 From the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive… .
4 In the box labeled Drive, select from the drop-down list the

letter you wish to map to the personal folder on the Magnia
SG20.

5 In the box labeled Path, type

If the name of your Magnia SG20 has been changed from the
default “Myserver,” substitute the new name.

6 Check the Reconnect at logon check box, and click OK.
7 Repeat steps 1-5 to map the public drive. For the path name

\\Myserver\public.

type

\\Myserver\personal.

Technical information on file sharing

The Magnia SG20 uses the Server Message Block (SMB) file
sharing protocol for file sharing services. This protocol is
supported by the Windows 95/98 and Windows Me operating
systems, as well as by the Windows NT, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP operating systems. If you are using an Apple
Macintosh
SG20 using AppleTalk or use a commercial product, such as
“Dave” to obtain SMB access. For more information about
configuring a Macintosh, see “Configuring a Macintosh as a

Client” on page 291.

The network administrator can set limits on how much disk
space a single account can use.

On your second hard disk drive, your network administrator
can make its disk available for general public storage in
addition to the private folders established with all accounts.
For more information, see “Using the second disk drive” on

page 188.

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, you can either configure it to access the Magnia

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Sharing a printer

Another important feature of the Magnia SG20 is that it
allows all users to share a single network printer. In some
cases, the network printer can replace individual printers. In
other cases, the network printer is an additional higher-speed
and higher-resolution device.

Print jobs sent to this single network printer are stored in a
queue on the Magnia SG20 and are processed on a first-come
first-served basis. You can even send print jobs to the shared
network printer from a remote location when you are
connected to the local network through a dial-in connection.

The Magnia SG20 supports a printer connected directly to its
parallel printer connection, or a network enabled printer
connected to your local LAN (connected to the 7 port built-in
switch).

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If you plan to use a printer with a parallel connection, the
printer must be connected to the printer port on the back of
the Magnia SG20. If the printer is a network printer
supporting a LAN network connection, it should be plugged
in to the internal switch. Normally your network
administrator does this when setting up the LAN.

Internal switch

Magnia SG20 printer port

NOTE: Make sure the power for the printer is turned on before you
attempt to configure the network to use it.

Printer port

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Sharing a printer

Connecting a client computer to the network printer

Although the screen displays vary slightly between the
different Microsoft Windows operating systems, the way you
configure the network printer is much the same. You will
probably need the device driver diskette or CD that came with
the printer, as well as your original Microsoft Windows Setup
Disk.

General Windows procedure

Follow these steps to connect your client computer to the
Magnia SG20 printer.

1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then

Printers.

The Printers folder appears on your desktop.

2 Double-click the Add Printer icon. It should be the first

icon displayed.

3 When the Add Printer Wizard appears set these options:

❖ For Is the printer attached to your computer?

select the setting Network printer.

❖ For Network path or queue name, type

\\Myserver\printer.

If the name of your Magnia SG20 has been changed
from the default “Myserver,” substitute the new
name.

❖ For Manufacturer and Printer, select from the lists

provided.
To use your device driver diskette, click Have Disk,

and follow the directions on screen.

4 Print a test page to verify that the printer is configured

correctly.

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Procedures for the Windows 98 operating system

This example uses the Windows 98 operating system. The
process is very similar on other Windows operating systems.

1 Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

The Control Panel window opens.

2 Double-click Printers.

The Printers window opens, listing the network printer
and any local printer connected to your computer.

3 Double-click the Add Printer icon, and select the

Network printer option.

4 Type the name of your Magnia SG20 (the default is

“Myserver”) or use Browse to find the server and printer.
The name of the shared network printer on the Magnia

SG20 is “printer.”
The Windows Add Printer Wizard continues with the

printer driver installation process.

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Sharing a printer

5 Install the driver on your client computer as you would

for any printer connected locally.

Once your client computer has been configured for the
printer, you may use the network printer just like any printer
connected directly to your computer.

Deleting print jobs from the print queue

Should you send a print job to the network printer by mistake,
you can cancel the print job by using the Administration Web
site (provided you are a level 2 or 3 user).

1 Click the Admin icon on your desktop.

The Administration Web site opens.

2 Click the System tab and the Printer page.

The Administration Web site displays the printer
information.

3 Select the print job(s) to delete, and click Delete Selected

Jobs.

The selected print job(s) are removed from the printer
queue.

Dial-in access

The Magnia SG20 has either a built-in modem or an ISDN
adapter that allows you to log in to the network from remote
locations (such as your home) over a phone or ISDN line —
provided your network administrator has enabled this option
and granted your user name Dial-In Access privileges.

All the other user name and password rules apply to the
remote client computer. This means that the computer you are
dialing in from must have the same user name and password
as your account on the Magnia SG20.

Once connected by modem or ISDN, you can do anything
that you are able to do when connected locally including
accessing public and personal files, printing to the network
printer, and making backup copies of your files to the Magnia
SG20.

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The Magnia SG20 maintains an internal intranet for the
exclusive use of the systems in the local area network. It is
not available to outside systems.

To access the Magnia SG20’s intranet, click the Intranet
icon.

The intranet home page opens in your Web browser.
Your company may customize and use the intranet site for

whatever purpose it wishes. For more information, see

“Using Your Preinstalled Intranet Site” on page 231.

Chapter 3

Setting Up Your Local Area Network

This chapter describes the basic configuration options for
setting up your Local Area Network (LAN) and connecting to
the Internet. This chapter is for the network administrator.

Additional configuration options for technically minded users
are described in “Managing the Server” on page 165.

Planning your network

This section describes how to set up your Toshiba Magnia
SG20 Appliance Server for the first time.

DEFINITION: A server is the central computer to which other
computers connect so that they can share services, such as
printing, hard disk space, and the Internet.

In a network, the individual computers connected to the server are
called client computers, or clients.

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Planning your network

Before you can actually connect your network, you need to:

❖ Plan what equipment to use, including any wireless

accessories that may be needed

❖ Select appropriate locations for the Magnia SG20 and

client computers

❖ Plan and route cabling to the locations of each client

device. (Ethernet cable length and path is key to planning
the physical location)

❖ Plan and execute wireless area coverage (optional).
❖ Ensure that adequate power is available to run the

equipment

❖ Consider making standby power available for the Magnia

SG20 (optional)

❖ Take into consideration the location of connections to the

telephone or cable system for access to the Internet

If wireless is used, consider distances of the Magnia SG20 to
wireless clients. Wireless access may be usable up to 300
feet, though the usable distance can be greatly reduced by
walls and other interference caused by machinery or other
electronic devices. For best results, the Magnia SG20 should
be located in a central position as close to wireless client
computers as practical.

NOTE: Wireless security should be taken seriously. The Magnia
SG20 supports WEP as well as MAC address filtering. You should
also consider enabling SSL for the Administration Web site and
Digital Central. For more information, refer to “Configuring

wireless access” on page 40.

A single Magnia SG20 supports up to seven client computers
directly connected to its internal LAN ports. Additional client
computers can be connected using an additional hub
accessory or through the wireless option.

Connecting to the Internet requires that you subscribe to an

Up t

Internet Service Provider (ISP). There are many service
providers to choose from.

Network topologies

DEFINITION: A topology is the physical layout of the network,
including how the devices are connected.

The Magnia SG20 supports several network topologies,
including:

❖ Stand-alone with modem/ISDN adapter connection
❖ Stand-alone with broadband connection
❖ Corporate environment

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This is a widely used topology. It has these characteristics:

o seven client computers

Modem port

Modem connection

❖ The Magnia SG20 is used as the sole (stand-alone) server

within the network.

❖ The modem port allows dialing out to the Internet.

Wireless access to additional clients

Firewall

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❖ The firewall is automatically on, but can be turned off.

DEFINITION: Firewall is a term for the security procedures used to
prohibit unauthorized users from gaining access to the resources
on the network.

For more information about firewalls, see “Internet security and

the firewall” on page 107.

For this topology, connect a standard telephone cable to the
modem port and to the RJ11 port on the telephone or wall
jack.

Once you have configured the Magnia SG20 with your
Internet Service Provider’s dial-up settings, any client
computer can request Internet content, such as a Web page or
email, and the Magnia SG20 will automatically dial out to the
Internet.

Stand-alone with ISDN connection

This is a widely used topology. It has these characteristics:

p to seven client computers

ISDN port

ISDN connection

❖ The Magnia SG20 is used as the sole (stand-alone) server

within the network.

❖ The ISDN port allows dialing out to the Internet.

Wireless access to additional clients

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❖ The firewall is automatically on, but can be turned off.

DEFINITION: Firewall is a term for the security procedures used to
prohibit unauthorized users from gaining access to the resources
on the network.

For more information about firewalls, see “Internet security and

the firewall” on page 98.

For this topology, connect the ISDN adapter cable, which was
shipped with your SG20, to the ISDN port and to the ISDN
wall socket.

Once you have configured the Magnia SG20 with your
Internet Service Provider’s dial-up settings, any client
computer can request Internet content, such as a Web page or
email, and the Magnia SG20 will automatically dial out to the
Internet.

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Stand-alone with broadband connection

Up to seven computers

Cable modem / DSL / T1 port

Broadband connection

The Magnia SG20 can connect to broadband communications
through the public Ethernet port.

Using an RJ45 cable, connect the Magnia SG20’s public
Ethernet port to a cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line
(DSL) modem.

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Corporate environment

In this topology, the Magnia SG20’s public Ethernet port is
connected to a corporate LAN.

Direct connection to a LAN

Direct connection to the corporate LAN is via DHCP client
or static IP address.

DEFINITION: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a
TCP/IP protocol that enables PCs and client computers to get
temporary IP addresses from centrally-administered servers.

You perform the initial setup through the private (Magnia
SG20) network. Assuming the corporate LAN can be
considered a trusted and secure environment, you can turn off
the Magnia SG20 firewall. This way, the preinstalled intranet
and Administration Web site can be accessed from clients
connecting via the corporate LAN.

Wireless networking

Wireless communications provide the ability to connect client
computers to the Magnia SG20 and the network to the
Internet without using cables.

The Magnia SG20 can be purchased with a built-in wireless
capability, so that the server acts as the wireless access point
for your wireless network. If the Magnia SG20 contains the
wireless access point option, simply configure it for use (see

“Configuring wireless access” on page 40). Make sure clients

systems that are to be part of the wireless network have a
wireless 802.11b PC Card or PCI card installed.

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Physical considerations

Locate your Magnia SG20 in a safe place, away from work
and recreation areas.

Environment

❖ Place the server in a clean, dust-free, and well-ventilated

place

❖ Place the server on a level and steady surface
❖ Operate the Magnia SG20 under the following

temperature and humidity conditions:
Ambient temperature: 50° F to 95° F (10º C to 35º C)

Relative humidity: 30% to 80% Rh (no condensation)

CAUTION: Avoid exposing the Magnia SG20 to condensation
during use and storage. Condensation can corrode components
and short-circuit electrical circuits if the unit is on.

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To avoid damage from condensation when the room
temperature is too high or too low, wait about an hour to
allow the Magnia SG20 to adjust to the ambient conditions of
the room before turning it on.

Other considerations

Never place the Magnia SG20 upside down or in any of the
following places:

❖ Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight
❖ Where it will be exposed to vibration or shock
❖ Near any devices that generate a strong magnetic field or

produce radio frequency noise—such as a radio, TV,
large motor, or loudspeaker

❖ Where the temperature and humidity change constantly,

near an air-conditioning vent, fan, or heat source

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❖ Near liquids or corrosive chemicals

CAUTION: If debris or liquid gets in the Magnia SG20, shut it
down, set the Power/Shutdown button to Off, and unplug the
power cable from the AC outlet.

Do not turn the unit back on. Contact an authorized Toshiba
service provider immediately.

Cleaning the Magnia SG20

If the Magnia SG20’s exterior case is dirty or stained, clean it
with a soft cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean the case.

Power requirements

Before plugging the power cable into a wall outlet, make sure
the AC power source and the over-current protector (circuit
breaker current rating) are sufficient to handle the
requirements of the Magnia SG20.

To ensure a continuous supply of power, Toshiba recommends
the use of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

WARNING: To ensure proper grounding of the Magnia SG20 and
avoid a possible fire hazard, only use the power cable provided.

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Set the power supply setting on the back of the Magnia SG20
to match your local voltage requirement.

Power supply setting

Power supply setting

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More about connecting client computers

More about connecting client computers

The “Quick start procedure” on page 20 explains the basics
of connecting and configuring client computers for the local
network if you have already set it up.

You can connect clients to the Magnia SG20 and configure
them quickly and easily using the Magnia SG20 "Client
Setup- and Documentation CD". This is the recommended
method of setting up client computers for your private
network.

The "Client Setup- and Documentation CD" will modify your
client computer’s network configuration to match that of the
Magnia SG20. If your client computer is already configured
for use with another network (such as a corporate LAN), you
may wish to manually configure your client for Magnia SG20
access.

If you need to set up client computers without using the
"Client Setup- and Documentation CD", see “Manually

Configuring Clients for the Magnia SG20” on page 261. To

configure a Macintosh, see “Configuring a Macintosh as a

Client” on page 291.

Dial-in access

The Magnia SG20 has either a built-in modem or an ISDN
adapter that allow users to log in to the network from remote
locations (such as their homes) over a phone line. If you
would like to allow users to connect via modem or ISDN, you
must first connect the Magnia SG20 to a working phone line.

1 Connect a cable from the modem port to the telephone

jack or from the ISDN port to your ISDN telephone jack.

2 At the remote location, connect the computer to the

telephone line.

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Configuring the Magnia SG20

To perform this procedure, you must be logged in with a user
name that has level 3 access. To enable Dial-In access:

1 Click the Admin icon on the client computer’s desktop to

access the Administration Web site.

2 Click the Network tab.
3 In the Network section of the tab, select I want to:

Enable Dial-In.

4 Click Enable/Disable Users.

The dial-in screen appears.

5 Select the Dial-In Enabled check box next to a user

account to enable dial-in access for that user. To disable
access, clear the check box.

6 Click Apply to save your changes. Otherwise, click

Cancel.

Configuring the client computer

Even with the Dial-In service enabled, you must grant dial-in
access to each user name individually. By default no users
can dial in. To allow a user to dial in to the Magnia SG20:

1 Click the Admin icon on the client computer’s desktop to

access the Administration Web site.

2 In the Users section of the System page, check the

Dial-In Access option on that user’s account

configuration page

To perform this procedure, you must be logged in with a user
name that has level 3 access.

After the user name has had “Dial-In Access” privileges
granted, all other user name and password rules still apply to
the client computer. This means that both the client computer
that the user is dialing in from and the Magnia SG20 must
have the same user name and password.

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Communicating with the Magnia SG20

Once connected to the Magnia SG20 by modem or ISDN,
users can do anything that they were able to do when
connected locally including access public and personal files,
make backup copies, and print to the network printer.

Communicating with the Magnia SG20

The Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server is a highly
reliable and simple to use device. It does not have
connections for a monitor or keyboard and cannot be
significantly altered by adding options or additional
hardware. All management of the Magnia SG20 is performed
through the Administration Web site.

Accessing the Administration Web site

The Magnia SG20 doesn’t support the connection of a
monitor or keyboard. Instead, you use your Web browser on
one of the client computers to access both the built-in intranet
Web site and the Administration Web site, which stored on
the Magnia SG20’s hard disk drive.

If you used the Magnia SG20 "Client Setup- and
Documentation CD" to set up the client computer, an icon on
the desktop labeled “Admin” provides access to the
Administration Web site.

To access the Administration Web site, click the Admin
icon on the client computer’s desktop. If the client computer
does not have this icon, direct your browser to the
following URL: http://myserver:8282 (you can also use
http://192.168.1.1:8282).

Be patient when accessing the Administration Web site. Like
any other Web site, it may take a few seconds to load.

Access to the Administration Web site is restricted to level 2
and 3 user accounts. When the Magnia SG20 is set up in
Ease-of-Use mode (default), all accounts are at least Level 2.
Some areas of the Administration Web site are restricted to
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prompted for a login password. Once you have logged in, you
will be able to access all areas of the Administration Web
site. If your server is set for High Security mode, user
accounts are created as Level 1 accounts by default. Most
user accounts will not be able to access the Administration
Web site.

Exploring the Administration Web site

The Administration Web site has five tabs, which link to
additional Web pages, allowing you to manage a variety of
areas for your server. Click each tab to view its page. The
Quick Help Box explains how to use each page.

❖ Reports: This tab provides current information about

several features of the network and Magnia SG20: overall
status, software upgrades, users, Internet access and
configuration, system health, email, and backup.

❖ System: This tab lets you configure a variety of system

related areas: print queues, adding, deleting and changing
user accounts, setting up and configuring local or Internet
email services, configuring or performing backups,
restoring files from previous backups, changing the
server’s Date/Time, configuring what messages appear
on the LCD panel, configuring the second disk, and
shutting down the system.

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❖ Network: This tab provides access to pages for

configuring network-related parameters including: local
network, Firewall, wireless networking, modem or ISDN
configuration, dial-in configuration and Internet
connection.

❖ Intranet: This tab lets you configure the preestablished

company intranet functions: company news, upcoming
events, common documents for download, and favorite
links. You can also use this tab to adjust the look and feel
of the intranet.

❖ Services: This tab presents additional services available

for the Magnia SG20.

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Turning on the Magnia SG20

Press the Power/Shutdown button on the front of the Magnia
SG20 to turn on the unit. This process takes from 45 to 60
seconds. During this time, the LCD panel displays the
message, “Magnia SG20” with an asterisk moving back and
forth. When the system has finished loading, the LCD panel
reverts to its Date/Time display, indicating it is ready for use.
Now you can access the Administration Web site, file and
printer sharing, Internet gateway and other services.

If the Magnia SG20 is shut down incorrectly, it may take
several minutes to warm up. To avoid this delay, always make
sure it is properly shut down.

Shutting down the Magnia SG20

As a general rule, you can leave the Magnia SG20 running at
all times. If you plan to unplug the unit, make sure the system
is shut down properly. Always use the Power/Shutdown
button at the front of the unit, or the shutdown command in
the Administration Web Site to turn off the Magnia SG20.

Power/Shutdown button

Shutting down the Magnia SG20

To shut down the Magnia SG20 using the Power/Shutdown
button:

1 Press the Power/Shutdown button.

The LCD panel displays a confirmation message.

2 Press the Power/Shutdown button again within five

seconds to confirm shutdown.
The LCD panel light turns off.

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Communicating with the Magnia SG20

The appliance is now off and safe to unplug.

NOTE: When the Magnia SG20 is shut down, a small amount of
power may still be supplied within the unit. This power preserves
the last message on the LCD panel, “System Off, Push Power to
Start.”

To shut down the system using the Administration Web Site:
1 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to start the

Administration Web site.

2 Select the System tab, and click the Shutdown tab. Then

select either:

❖ Shutdown the Appliance

The system shuts down and turns itself off.

❖ Reboot the Appliance

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The system shuts down, then restarts itself.

When the startup process is complete, the LCD panel displays
the date and time.

Viewing LCD information

The LCD panel can display a variety of information about
your Magnia SG20. The default display shows the date and
time. Several messages may be displayed simultaneously, in
which case some messages appear only when you scroll
through the list of messages.

You can press the Status scroll button on the front of the
appliance to view the Internet IP address and other current
status information.

Urgent messages will display on the LCD panel immediately:
they don’t require use of the scroll button.

To set the LCD to display the status of certain system
conditions:

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Communicating with the Magnia SG20

1 From the Administration Web site, select the System tab,

and click the LCD Panel tab.
The LCD options screen appears.

2 Select which options you want to display on the LCD and

click Apply.

Some of the information on the LCD panel is always
displayed and cannot be turned off. This information
includes:

❖ Private address: This private TCP/IP address is set for

the local network Ethernet interface (7 port hub).

❖ Public address: This public TCP/IP address is set for the

public (Internet) Ethernet port.

❖ Time of day: This default display is frequently used to

show the system is ready.

Other information can be displayed on the LCD panel. This
optional information includes:

❖ Firewall status: This displays the status of firewall

operation.

❖ Software upgrades indicator: Information displays

when a new software upgrade is available for
downloading.

❖ Software upgrades status indicator: Information

displays showing whether a software upgrade installation
was successful.

❖ Backup status: This indicates whether the last backup

was successful, and the time at which the last backup was
performed.

❖ Backup image status: This shows the last time the

second hard disk was used to take a snapshot of the
primary hard drive.

❖ Restore status: Information displays on the progress of a

restore operation from a previous backup.

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❖ Modem status: Information displays on the status and

settings of the modem or ISDN modem.

Viewing general system information and status

General system information regarding the operation and
status of the Magnia SG20 is available in the Administration
Web site, on the Status screen.

To view the status of the Magnia SG20, select the Reports
tab.

The system status screen appears. Items on this screen
include:

❖ Overall appliance health: The Magnia SG20 monitors

internal information on system operation and health.

❖ Number of print jobs queued: This function reports the

number of print jobs currently waiting in the Magnia
SG20’s print queue.

❖ Backup last performed: This reports the last time a

successful backup was performed. It does not cover
snapshots made to the second hard disk drive. The status
will initially be “yellow” and will not change until a
backup is performed.

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❖ Firewall is on/off: This indicates whether the firewall is

on, protecting the local network and server from Internet
attacks.

❖ Hard disk usage: This reports on the amount of disk

space used on the primary and secondary hard drives (if
configured).

❖ Current system time: This shows the system time at

which this page was displayed.

❖ Wireless Access Point: This reports on the current status

of the internal wireless access point.

More information about the options in the System status
report can be viewed by clicking on the given hyperlinks
(underlined words).

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Communicating with the Magnia SG20

Viewing health information

The Magnia SG20 monitors hardware health indicators to
identify potential problems. This important health
information is available for you to view.

To view the “health” (current operational status) of the
Magnia SG20, select the Reports tab, and click the Health
tab.

The system health window appears.
The green bullet to the left of each item indicates that the

appliance is operating without a problem. If a problem is
detected, the bullet will turn yellow. Click each item for
further information.

Two types of hard disk drive information are monitored.
SMART drive status is an internal drive feature that allows
the drive to monitor itself and predict if a problem will occur.
Total available hard drive space is reported.

Fans are also monitored for health. If a fan fails or begins to
run too slowly, the health monitor reports this.

The internal temperature of the Magnia SG20 is monitored at
two different locations. If the temperature exceeds the normal
limit, the health monitoring screen will indicate this. The
LCD panel will also indicate this problem.

NOTE: High internal temperatures in the Magnia SG20 can usually
be corrected by ensuring the unit is in a well-ventilated area and
the fan openings are not blocked.

Internal voltages are monitored to assure sufficient power
supply. If the voltage exceeds normal limits, it will be
indicated here.

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Connecting to an existing corporate network

Connecting to an existing corporate network

Instead of connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet, you
can connect it to another local network. This is useful if the
other network has Internet access, or if you need to transfer
files between the Magnia SG20 and the corporate LAN.

Using a suitable cable, connect the corporate LAN to the
Magnia SG20’s public Ethernet port.

Connect the corporate LAN to this port

Locating the Ethernet ports on the Magnia SG20

NOTE: Do not connect the LAN to any of the private ports. This
action may affect LAN performance. Use only the “public” port for
LAN connection.

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Configure the Magnia SG20 to the corporate LAN option. If
you do this when setting the server up for the first time, you
can select this option through the Server Setup Wizard.

If you have already set up your system, use the
Administration Web site to configure the Magnia SG20.

1 Click the Network tab. Make sure the Internet menu has

been selected.

2 A screen appears confirming your Internet connection

type and configuration. Select the Internet Connection

Configure option.

3 Select the Corporate LAN or Cable Modem option.

Click Next.

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Connecting to an existing corporate network

4 Enter your specific network information: specify either

DHCP or Static IP address.

Once you have set up access for the corporate LAN, all
client computers attached to the Magnia SG20 will be
able to use the LAN’s Internet access.

To grant access to the Magnia SG20’s files and shared printer
to client computers on the corporate LAN, you must turn off
the appliance firewall.

To do this:
1 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to open the

Administration Web site.

2 Click the Network tab.
3 Select the Firewall menu.
4 Select Firewall off, then click Apply.

Computer systems on the corporate LAN can now access
the Magnia SG20 as long as the users have corresponding
accounts on the Magnia SG20.

Chapter 4

Establishing an Internet Connection

This chapter describes the configuration options for
connecting your Toshiba Magnia SG20 Appliance Server to
the Internet.

Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

Shared Internet access

The Magnia SG20 supports phone- or ISDN-based access to
the Internet through its modem port or ISDN port ( if you
have the SG20 ISDN version), or broadband access through
its public Ethernet port. When the Magnia SG20 is connected
to the Internet, all client computers connected to it can also
access the Internet. This shared Internet access allows all the
client computers on your local network to use a single
Internet access line. While you may have several client
computers accessing the Internet, it appears to your ISP as if
there is only one computer connected. The Magnia SG20
takes care of routing Internet traffic to the correct client
computer.

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Local computers

Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

Internet data routing

Types of Internet connections

The Magnia SG20 can connect to the Internet in several
ways:

Internet

Magnia SG20

❖ Through a phone line (at modem speeds of up to 56,000

baud)

❖ Through a cable modem
❖ Using a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
❖ Using ISDN

Each method has its advantages, such as speed or economy,
although the final consideration will be what your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) offers, and what kind of wiring is
available and cost effective in your locale.

When you have decided on the connection to use, contact
your local Internet Service Provider and open an account.

Once your ISP has supplied you with your account
information and the appropriate connection hardware, you
may proceed with connecting the Magnia SG20.

See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 28 for instructions
on how to connect the various Internet access options.

Establishing an Internet Connection

Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

When you set up your first client computer, the Server Setup
Wizard gave you the option of configuring your Internet
connection based on the information you provided. You can
change this configuration using the Network tab in the
Administration Web site. If you did not set up your Internet
configuration at that time, you can do it now using the
Administration Web site. For more information, see “Internet

connection information” on page 35.

WARNING: Changing networking options and configurations will
restart the networking connections to all clients connected to the
Magnia SG20. Ongoing work may be interrupted, and data could
be lost. To avoid this, reconfigure networking options only when
the Magnia SG20 is not being actively used by client computers or
for other system operations, such as backups.

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Many businesses start with a traditional phone-based
connection to the Internet. If you have a SG20 with an analog
modem you can connect the Magnia SG20 to a phone line
using its 56K modem port. When configuring your Magnia
SG20 for a phone-based Internet connection, you will need
information such as:

❖ Phone number (if using a dial-up ISP connection)
❖ Account number or name
❖ Password

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❖ Primary and Secondary DNS (optional, depending on

whether the ISP requires this. Most do not).

NOTE: Some phone-based ISPs require special software to access
their networks. These ISPs include America Online, and any free
ISP that requires advertisements to be downloaded and displayed
on your client computer while connected. These ISPs cannot be
used with the Magnia SG20.

To configure your system for phone-based access to the
Internet:

1 Connect your phone line to the modem port at the back of

the Magnia SG20.

2 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to start the

Administration Web site. Select the Network tab.
A screen describing your current configuration appears.

3 Click the Configure hyperlink next to the Internet

Connection section.
This takes you to the screen where you can select the type

of Internet connection to use.

4 Select the Phone Modem option and click Next.

The ISP information screen appears.

Sample ISP information screen

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Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

5 Type in your ISP’s phone number, account, and

password.
The optional setting section allows you to enter your
ISP’s DNS server information. This is not usually
required, because most phone-based ISPs provide this
information to your server automatically when it
connects. However, if your ISP gives you this
information, type it here. The check box to log in to
network is used only in rare circumstances.

6 When you have finished entering the information, click

Next.

A confirmation screen showing your current settings
appears.

7 If these settings are correct, click Finish.

NOTE: Your configuration changes are not made permanent until
you click Finish.

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Once configured for dial-up phone access, the Magnia SG20
will dial your ISP and connect to the Internet whenever any
client computer connected to it (and properly configured)
attempts to access the Internet. This can happen when a client
computer accesses a Web site, checks email, accesses an FTP
site, or runs a program that attempts to access the Internet
(such as RealNetworks™ RealPlayer™).

Once the Magnia SG20 connects to the Internet using a
dial-up service, it will typically remain connected for 20
minutes after the last Internet access. If you wish to
disconnect the phone sooner than this, you can do so
manually. For more information, see “Hanging up or

disabling the modem or ISDN adapter” on page 102.

Configuring for ISDN-based Internet service

If you have the SG20 ISDN version you can connect the
Magnia SG20 to an ISDN line. When configuring your

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Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

Magnia SG20 for an ISDN based Internet connection, you
will need information such as:

❖ Phone number (if using a dial-up ISP connection)
❖ Account number or name
❖ Password
❖ Primary and Secondary DNS (optional, depending on

whether the ISP requires this. Most do not).

NOTE: Some phone-based ISPs require special software to access
their networks. These ISPs include America Online, and any free
ISP that requires advertisements to be downloaded and displayed
on your client computer while connected. These ISPs cannot be
used with the Magnia SG20.

To configure your system for ISDN based access to the
Internet:

1 Connect your ISDN line to the ISDNport at the back of

the Magnia SG20.

2 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to start the

Administration Web site. Select the Network tab. A
screen describing your current configuration appears.

3 Click the Configure hyperlink next to the Internet

Connection section. This takes you to the screen where
you can select the type of Internet connection to use.

4 Select the ISDN Modem option and click Next.

The ISP information screen appears.

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Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

ISP information screen

5 At first enter your Local ISDN Settings (the MSN

number you want to use for the SG20 and if you want to
use both ISDN channels).

6 Type in your ISP's phone number, account, and password.

The optional setting section allows you to enter your
ISP's DNS server information. This is not usually
required, because most ISDN-based ISPs provide this
information to your server automatically when it
connects. However, if your ISP gives you this
information, type it here. The check box to log in to
network is used only in rare circumstances.

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7 When you have finished entering the information, click

Next.
A confirmation screen showing your current settings
appears.

8 If these settings are correct, click Finish.

NOTE: Your configuration changes are not made permanent until
you click Finish.

Once configured for dial-up ISDN access, the Magnia SG20
will dial your ISP and connect to the Internet whenever any

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Connecting the Magnia SG20 to the Internet

client computer connected to it (and properly configured)
attempts to access the Internet. This can happen when a client
computer accesses a Web site, checks email, accesses an FTP
site, or runs a program that attempts to access the Internet
(such as RealNetworks™ RealPlayer™).

Once the Magnia SG20 connects to the Internet using a
dial-up service, it will typically remain connected for 20
minutes after the last Internet access. If you wish to
disconnect the phone sooner than this, you can do so
manually. For more information, see “Hanging up or

disabling the modem or ISDN adapter” on page 102.

Configuring for cable-based Internet service

As digital cable service becomes more widely available,
Internet access using a cable modem is becoming
increasingly widespread. This method can provide always
connected and extremely fast (broadband) access to the
Internet. You can connect the Magnia SG20 to a cable
modem using its public Ethernet port. When configuring your
Magnia SG20 for a cable-based Internet connection, you will
need information such as:

❖ Whether your ISP (cable company) has provided a

specific IP address (static IP), or whether your Magnia
SG20 will obtain a new IP address each time it connects
(DHCP).
If you don’t know, use DHCP or call your ISP.

❖ If your ISP has given you a static IP, you will also need

the following information:

❖ IP address
❖ Subnet mask
❖ Primary DNS Server
❖ Secondary DNS Server (optional)
❖ Default gateway (optional)

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❖ The Magnia SG20 establishes a default computer name

to be used with the public Ethernet port. Some cable ISPs
require that you assign your computer a name that they
specify. If your ISP does this, you will need the specific
computer name in addition to the static IP information
indicated above.

To configure your system for cable-based access to the
Internet:

1 Connect your cable modem to the public Ethernet port at

the back of the Magnia SG20 using a standard Ethernet
(CAT5) cable.

2 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to start the

Administration Web site. Select the Network tab.
A screen describing your current configuration appears.

3 Click the Configure hyperlink next to the Internet

Connection section.
This takes you to the screen where you can select the type

of Internet connection to use.

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4 Select the Cable option and click Next.

The ISP information screen appears.

Sample ISP information screen

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5 If your ISP assigns an IP address each time you connect,

select the DHCP option. If your ISP has assigned you a
specific IP address, select Static IP Address, and type in
the additional information.

The Magnia SG20 automatically assigns a computer
name. You can change this if your ISP uses DHCP and
requires a specific name for your computer.

6 When you have finished entering the information, click

Next.

A confirmation screen showing your current settings
appears.

7 If these settings are correct, click Test.

The Magnia SG20 will use the settings to connect to the
Internet through the cable modem. It will then attempt to
contact several well-known Internet sites.

8 When the Magnia SG20 reports that this process is

successful (which may take a minute or two), click
Finish.

NOTE: Your configuration changes are not made permanent until
you click Finish.

Configuring for DSL-based Internet service

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service is available from
various ISPs. It can provide always connected and extremely
fast (broadband) access to the Internet. You can connect the
Magnia SG20 to a DSL modem using its public Ethernet port.
When configuring the Magnia SG20 for a DSL Internet
connection, you will need information such as:

❖ Whether your ISP has provided a specific IP address

(static IP), or whether your server will obtain a new IP
address each time it connects (DHCP). If you don’t know,
use DHCP or call your ISP.

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❖ Whether your ISP uses PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) to

connect to its network. If so, you may need to enter an
account name and password.

❖ If your ISP has given you a static IP, you will also need

the following information:

❖ IP address
❖ Subnet mask
❖ Primary DNS Server
❖ Secondary DNS Server (optional)
❖ Default gateway (optional)

❖ The Magnia SG20 establishes a default computer name

to be used with the public Ethernet port. Some ISPs
require that you assign your computer a name that they
specify. If your ISP does this, you will need the specific
computer name in addition to the static IP information
indicated above.

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To configure your system for DSL-based access to the
Internet:

1 Connect the DSL modem to the public Ethernet port at

the back of the Magnia SG20 using a standard Ethernet
(CAT5) cable.

2 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to start the

Administration Web site. Select the Network tab.
A screen describing your current configuration appears.

3 Click the Configure hyperlink next to the Internet

Connection section.
This will take you to the screen where you can select the

type of Internet connection to use.

4 Select DSL Modem and click Next.

The ISP information screen appears.

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Sample ISP information screen

5 If your ISP assigns an IP address each time you connect,

select the DHCP option. If your ISP has assigned you a
specific IP address, select Static IP Address, and type in
the additional information. You will need to determine
whether your ISP requires PPPoE to connect to its
network and, if so, obtain an account name and password.

The Magnia SG20 will automatically assign a computer
name. You can change this if your ISP requires a specific
name for your computer.

6 When you have finished entering the information, click

Next.
A screen displays allowing you to modify some DSL

specific configuration items.
You may specify an idle connection timeout value. By

default, the timeout is “Never”, which means your DSL
connection will not be dropped unless your ISP
disconnects it or you shut down the Magnia SG20.
Selecting a timeout value tells the Magnia SG20 to
disconnect from your ISP when there has been no
Internet access for the specified time. It is recommended

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that you leave the default of “Never” unless you are using
a DSL connection with an ISP that charges based on
connection time.

You may also specify the MTU (maximum transmission
unit) for the connection. This number specifies the size of
the data packets being sent out across the broadband
connection. Accept the default for this value and do not
change it unless you are familiar with broadband network
performance tuning.

7 When you have finished entering the information, click

Next.

A confirmation screen showing your new settings
appears.

8 If these settings are correct, click Finish.

NOTE: Your configuration changes are not made permanent until
you click Finish.

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Client configuration to access the Internet

Client configuration to access the Internet

We strongly recommend that you use the Magnia SG20
"Client Setup- and Documentation CD" to configure your
local client computers. If you do this, your client computers
will automatically be configured to use the Magnia SG20 as
their gateway to the Internet. No further configuration
changes should be necessary.

If you choose to configure your client computers manually to
access the Magnia SG20 (without the "Client Setup- and
Documentation CD"), see “Manually Configuring Clients for

the Magnia SG20” on page 261 for complete instructions.

Dial-out modem / ISDN usage

The modem or ISDN on the Magnia SG20 can be used for
either dial-out access to the Internet through an ISP, or dial-in
access to the local network. While you can configure it for
use in both these ways, the modem or ISDN adapter cannot
handle both incoming and outgoing connections at the same
time. Configuring the modem or ISDN adapter for outgoing
Internet connectivity can keep it busy for significant periods.

Please note that the features described below may not appear
on your Administration Web site if you have not configured
an Internet connection using the modem respectively using
ISDN.

Viewing modem or ISDN status

Checking modem or ISDN status can help you to identify
why it is currently in use, or to troubleshoot problems
connecting to ISPs. You can see what the modem or ISDN
adapter is currently doing in several ways.

The quickest way to view the current status is on the LCD
screen. To make sure modem or ISDN modem messages have
been turned on for the LCD:

1 From a client computer, click the Admin icon to start the

Administration Web site. Select the System tab.

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Client configuration to access the Internet

2 Select the LCD panel menu item.

The LCD configuration screen appears.

3 If the Modem Status item is not selected, select it, then

click Apply.
Modem messages should now appear on the LCD panel.

Common modem messages displayed on the LCD panel and
their meanings are listed below (the same messages are used
for the ISDN version)::

Message Explanation

Modem Ready The modem or ISDN adapter is cur-

rently hung up, and ready to dial out
on request, or to accept dial-in net­working calls.

Dialing <number> The modem or ISDN adapter is cur-

rently dialing the number indicated.

Connect Error The modem or ISDN adapter

attempted to connect to the ISP, but
failed. Reasons may include being
unable to negotiate a baud rate, or
being disconnected by the ISP’s host
computer.

No Carrier The Magnia SG20 dialed a phone

number which answered, but the
modem or ISDN adapter on the other
end did not respond.

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Busy The modem or ISDN adapter dialed a

number that was busy.

No dialtone The modem or ISDN adapter did not

detect a dial tone when it attempted to
dial out.

No Answer The modem or ISDN adapter dialed a

number which did not answer.