Trendnet TS-I300, TS-I300W User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...........................................................................4

GETTING STARTED............................................................................5

GENERAL FEATURES............................................................................6

PACKAGE CONTENTS ...........................................................................7

PRODUCT VIEW....................................................................................8

LEDs ...............................................................................................8

Buttons..........................................................................................10

Fan and Ventilator.........................................................................10

Using the Base Holder..................................................................10

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING....................................................11

NETWORKING APPLICATION ................................................................11

INSTALLING THE HDD.........................................................................12

INSTALLING THE STORAGE SERVER .....................................................14

Connecting to the Network ...........................................................14

Connecting to a Client Workstation ..............................................14

Expanding the USB Devices.........................................................14

USING THE STORAGE SERVER.............................................................15

Configuring a Fixed IP Address....................................................15

Accessing the Storage server.......................................................18

EASY SEARCH....................................................................................19

Using Easy Search .......................................................................19

WEB CONFIGURATION....................................................................23

WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ............................................................23

CONFIGURATION - BASIC ....................................................................25

Basic J LAN.................................................................................25

Basic J Global..............................................................................26

Basic J Time Zone.......................................................................27

CONFIGURATION - ADVANCED.............................................................28

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Advanced J Account....................................................................28

Advanced J Session....................................................................30

Advanced J Wireless(For Wireless Model) .................................34

Advanced J Performance............................................................35

Advanced J FTP Server ..............................................................36

Advanced J E-mail Alerts ............................................................38

Advanced J Disk Utility................................................................39

Advanced J Time Zone................................................................40

Advanced J UPnP AV..................................................................41

Advanced J Status.......................................................................42

CONFIGURATION - MAINTENANCE........................................................43

Maintenance J Firmware Upload.................................................43

Maintenance J Configuration.......................................................44

CONFIGURATION - LOGOUT.................................................................45

DOWN LOADING FILES....................................................................46

ENTERING DOWNLOAD PAGE..............................................................46

DOWNLOAD SCHEDULING ...................................................................48

SCHEDULE LIST..................................................................................50

LOGOUT.............................................................................................51

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION.............................................................52

Standards......................................................................................52

Connecting Ports ..........................................................................52

Buttons..........................................................................................52

LEDs .............................................................................................53

Management.................................................................................53

Operating System Support............................................................53

Environmental and Physical..........................................................53

EMI Compliance............................................................................54

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Network Attached Storage (with Wireless AP/Client), including:

z Chapter 1, Getting Started, introduce the general information

and features of the storage server.

z Chapter 2, Installing and Connecting, explains how to install

and access the storage server.

z Chapter 3, Web Configuration, completes the configuration

using the web browser.

z Chapter 4, Downloading Files, helps you to set up downloading

schedule.

z Chapter 5, Product Specification.

Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS staff for help.

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GETTING STARTED

General Features

♦ Compact-sized design. ♦ Provide one 10/100Mbps LAN port (support Auto MDI/MDIX). ♦ Provide two USB2.0 ports (support Hot-plug function). ♦ Support external USB storage drives (Hard-disk, Flash-disk, and

CD-ROM drive).

Congratulations on purchasing your Network Storage Enclosure (with Wireless AP/Client), the easiest and fastest way to share data, file, and resource in your SOHO or home network. You can choose the wireless model or wired model to deploy the network according to your need.

This storage server is the value-added equipment in your network that allows you to control file-sharing needs within a small office/home office (SOHO) environment. With expandable function (through its two USB ports) in a compact form-factor, the storage server is ideal for sharing data, rich-media files, and for storage in a small office, remote corporate office or residential gateway environments.

♦ Two operating modes support: Open mode and Account mode. ♦ No setup necessary in Open mode. ♦ Support IP assignment for DHCP and Static IP. ♦ Support IP address filtering for Ethernet access with either DENY

or ALLOW setting.

♦ Provide disk format and scan disk functions. ♦ Provide download assistance, making users download files without

PC and schedule-able (support ftp and http).

♦ Provide FTP Server service. ♦ Support NTP (network time protocol). ♦ Web-based administrative program is stored in flash ROM of the

storage server.

♦ Firmware upgrade-able by Web-based administrative program. ♦ Support UPnP for Windows XP. ♦ Provide an Easy Search program for different IP domain settings.

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Package Contents

Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have:

NOTE: The HDD (hard disk drive) is not included in the package. Please prepare a 3.5” HDD by yourself.

♦ One TS-I300 or TS-I300W ♦ One External Antenna (for wireless model). ♦ One AC adapter and power cord. ♦ One Base Holder. ♦ One Ethernet Cable (RJ-45 connector). ♦ Four mounting screws of fixed to HDD. ♦ One Quick Installation Guide.

♦ One Installation CD-ROM that contains the manual files.

If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

Product View

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Real time clock ( RTC )

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 We b-based administrative program is stored in flash ROM o

LEDs

There are six LEDs on the front panel:

LEDs on the Front Panel

• Power – A steady Green light indicates the storage server is

powered on.

• LAN – A steady Green light indicates the storage server has a

good connection to your network. When it blinks, the storage server is receiving/ transmitting data from/to the network.

• HDD – A blinking Green light indicates the HDD is reading/

writing data.

• HDD Full – A blinking Orange light indicates the HDD is

getting full (95%). A steady Orange light indicates the HDD is complete full (100%).

• USB – The LED off indicates no USB devices connected to the

storage. When you are connecting a USB device to the storage server, the LED starts blinking Green first, and then becomes a steady Green light to indicate the connection is OK; the Orange light indicates the connection failed. When you are unmounting the storage server, it blinks Orange.

 No setup necessary in open mode.  Firmware upgrade-able by Windows-based  Support Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Linux SMB.

• WLAN (TS-I300W only) – A steady Green light indicates the

storage server has a good connection to your wireless network.

 Provide FTP Server service

When it blinks, the storage server is receiving/transmitting data from/to the wireless network.

 Support UPnP for windows XP.

• HDD Full/USB/WLAN three LEDs-

 Provide an easy-search pro

ram for different IP domain set

Press the Reset button for 5 seconds until these three LEDs are blinking transfer to revolving lamp. When factory default setting is completed , three LEDs will turn off.

Buttons

There are three buttons on the storage server:

• Power button – Press to turn on the storage server. Press and

hold for 5 seconds to turn off.

• Unmount button – Press to safely remove the connected USB

devices.

• Reset button – Press to restart the storage server. Press and hold

for 5 seconds to reset the storage server.(HDD Full/USB/WLAN will be blinking/ revolving/turn off)

Fan and Ventilator

The fan and ventilator are designed to cool the HDD. DO NOT block or cover the ventilator for air circulation.

Using the Base Holder

According to your working environment, you can set up the storage server as a “Stand mode” by putting it onto the provided base holder.

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Installing the HDD

1. Disconnect the power cord. Remove two screws on the rear panel

to detach the cover.

INSTALLING AND

CONNECTING

Networking Application

The following diagram explains the application of your storage server.

2. Connect the IDE cable and power cable.

Storage Server in Your Network Environment

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3. Place the HDD onto the metal bracket, and secure it to the storage

server with four mounting screws.

Installing the Storage server

4. Replace the cover and secure with two screws.

NOTE:

1. Make sure to adjust the HDD’s jumper to “Master” position.

2. When the HDD is installed, the system will automatically perform format (File system type: EXT2) as you turn on the storage server.

Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of storage server operations with your storage server.

Connecting to the Network

1. Confirm proper operation of the Gateway/Hub to be connected in

the network.

2. Connect the storage server to the Gateway/Hub using the Ethernet

cable.

3. Connect the power adapter of the storage server to the wall outlet.

This will supply power to the storage server immediately.

Connecting to a Client Workstation

For some specific purposes, you may need to connect the storage server to a client workstation directly. For example, you build a direct connection between your desktop PC and the storage server to configure the storage server. In this event, you should set up the computer’s IP address as instructions in next section.

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Expanding the USB Devices

The storage server provides two USB ports that allow you to expand the storage server’s function, such as connecting a large storage device. To connect the USB device, simply plug the USB device into one of the storage server’s USB ports. Alternately, you can connect the USB device through a USB cable. In addition, you can connect a USB Hub to expand the USB connection.

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Using the Storage server

Configuring a Fixed IP Address

When you connect your computer to the storage server directly to configure the storage server, you need to check the computer’s IP address, and set up the IP address within the storage server’s IP address range.

1. Click Start > Control Panel to open the Control Panel window.

2. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network

Connection window.

3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties

from the shortcut menu.

4. When the Local Area Connection Properties window appears,

choose General tab and select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], and then click Properties to bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Properties window.

Double-click

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5. To configure a fixed IP address, check the “Use the following IP

address” option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field.

Suggested IP Address is 192.168.1.x (x is 3~254), and suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

6. Click OK to complete the configuration.

Accessing the Storage server

Since you have made the connection between your computer and the storage server, and configured the computer’s IP address, you can access the storage server through the following steps.

1. Click Start > My Network Places.

2. Double-click the web_page on Network Attached Storage (Nas)

shared folder, and then double-click the goweb item to launch your web browser and enter the web configuration utility. The login window will show as below.

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