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  • D-Link DNS-120 | Product Manual - Page 1
  • D-Link DNS-120 | Product Manual - Page 2
    Installation 9 Mapping a Drive 10 Using the Easy Search Utility 13 Using the Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 IP Settings 18 Device Settings 19 User Creation 20 Network Access 21 FTP Server 23 Admin Password 27 Time Server 28 System Settings 29 Upgrade Firmware 30 Device
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents  D-Link DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter  CD-ROM with Manual and Software  Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable  5V 2.5A Power Supply Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DNS-120 will
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter connects USB drives* to the network, and provides authorized users access to their files.You can connect up to two standalone USB 2.0 hard drives or flash drives and instantly have access to all stored files.
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Connect USB 2.0/1.1 Add extra storage space to your network! Connect up to Drives on the Network two stand-alone USB 1.1 or 2.0 hard drives or flash drives to the DNS-120 and easily have access to all stored files. Built-in FTP Server
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    . Blinking green indicates activity on the Ethernet network. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is initially connected to the DNS-120. Solid green indicates the USB drive is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Rear Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet Port Connects to your router or switch using the included Ethernet cable. Power Receptor Receptor for the provided power adapter. Disconnect Button Press this button to safely disconnect USB drives from the DNS-120.
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network may look similar to this: D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
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    of the AC Adapter into a power strip or wall outlet. 4 Attach your USB drive(s) to the USB port(s) on the rear panel of the DNS-120. The USB LED on the front panel will blink until the drive has been installed. Once the USB LED is solid green, your USB drive is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to your computer. Insert the DNS-120 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Launch D-Link Easy Search Utility. Highlight an available DNS-120. Available shares will be displayed under Link
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you can access the DNS-120's USB drive(s) by mapping the shared folders as drives in Windows. Please see the following instructions for mapping a USB drive so that it is accessible from the My Computer
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Double-click on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12
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    -120 User's Manual Using the Easy Search Utility Using the Easy Search Utility The D-Link Easy Search utility will allow you to connect to the web-based configuration utility, assign IP address settings to the DNS-120, and map drives to your computer. Insert the DNS-120 CD into your CD-ROM drive
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility To log into the web-based configuration of the DNS-120, you may run the Easy Search Utility included on your CD or type http://DNS-120 into a web browser. Open your Web browser and type http://DNS-120 into the URL
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Home > Wizard Using the Configuration Utility The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will guide you through the basic configuration. For a tour of the Wizard, of each screen after you have made a configuration change. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Setup Wizard The Wizard will guide you through five steps: - Password - Time Zone - LAN Connection - Additional settings Click Next Create a new password for your DNS-120. Click Next Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. Using
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Leave DHCP Client enabled if your network contains a DHCP server or router. If not, select Static IP and enter the IP address information to be used. The IP address must be in the same range as your network. Using the Configuration Utility
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Home > LAN Using the Configuration Utility DHCP Client/ Select either DHCP Client (default) if you have a DHCP server or Static IP: router on your network, or Static IP if you want to assign the network settings manually. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the DNS-120 here,
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    -120 User's Manual Home > Device Using the Configuration Utility Workgroup: Enter the name of the workgroup of your network. Name: Enter a name for the DNS-120 device. This is useful if you have more than one DNS-120 devices on the network. Description: Enter a description of the DNS-120. D-Link
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > User Using the Configuration Utility User Name: Enter a user name. Password: Enter a password for the user. Comfirm Password: Enter the password again for confirmation. Apply: Click Apply to save your settings. Users you create will be listed under User List. To
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > Network Access Using the Configuration Utility User: Select a user from the drop-down menu or check All Accounts. Path: Click Open and select the folder from the USB drive that you would like to create the rule for. Authority: Select Read Only or Read/Write from the
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Advanced > Network Access (continued) To create a network access rule, you must first delete the default rule by clicking on the trash can icon. Once the rule is deleted, users will not be able to access the USB drive(s) until new rules have
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Advanced > FTP Server You can use the built-in FTP server to allow users from the Internet or Intranet FTP access to the drive(s) or folder(s) that you want to share. User: Select a user from the drop-down menu or check All Accounts. Path:
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > FTP Server (continued) Using the Configuration Utility Max User: Select the maximum number of users allowed to connect via FTP at one time from the drop-down menu. Idle Time: Select the idle time (1-10 minutes). Users will be disconnected when idle for the specified
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > FTP Server (continued) Using the Configuration Utility Example: Log into the web-based configuration by launching the Easy Search Utility or by opening a web browser and entering http://dns-120. Click Advanced and then click FTP Server. Select a user from the drop-
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > FTP Server (continued) Using the Configuration Utility The rule will be listed under Path. The rule shown will allow an Anonymous user access to the root folder on the drive with Read-Only permissions. You may edit a rule from the list by clicking on the icon. To
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Tools > Admin Using the Configuration Utility The Admin screen will allow you to change the Admin password. User Name: The user name is set to admin. You cannot change the user name. Password: Enter the old password. New Password: Enter your new password. Confirm Password:
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    format. Default NTP Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes clocks on Server: devices in the network, using Internet time servers. This field is optional. Set time from my Synchronize the time from the computer you are computer: currently using. Click the Set Time button to set the DNS-120 internal
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Tools > System Using the Configuration Utility System Restart: Click Restart to reboot your DNS-120. Restore to Factory Click Restore to reset the DNS-120 back to the Defaults: factory default settings - erasing all changes you have made. Idle Time: Enter the time (in minutes)
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Tools > Firmware Using the Configuration Utility Browse: After you have downloaded the firmware upgrade file to your hard drive, click Browse to find the upgrade. When you have found it, click Open in the browser window and click Apply in this screen to begin the firmware upgrade.
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Status > Device Info Using the Configuration Utility LAN Info: The LAN Info section will display the network settings of the DNS-120. Device Info: The workgroup, name, and description of the DNS-120 will be displayed in this section. Network Access Current shares and
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Help Using the Configuration Menu This section lists all of the available help topics for reference. Click on a topic to view the online help information. D-Link Systems, Inc. 32
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Download Scheduling This function will allow the user to set up scheduled folder or file downloads and backup jobs. To log into the web-based configuration of the DNS-120, you may run the Easy Search Utility included on your CD or type in http://DNS-
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    ://123.45.67.89/Test (for a folder transfer) · ftp://123.45.67.89/Test/hello.txt (for a single file transfer) · http://www.abc123.org/Test (transfer from an HTTP site) To initiate a local PC's (same network as DNS-120) shared file or shared folder transfer, refer to the following example of the valid
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    to make sure it is valid as well as the user name/password authentication set in login method. Local: This button will let you set the source file or folder from any USB drive connected to the DNS-120. When you click on the button, a window will appear with a graphical representation of the folder
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Scheduling > Status Using the Configuration Menu The Status Schedule List will show pending or completed download events. Current download statistics, such as % completed and download speed are displayed for each event. The icons below represent the current status of each
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics To name your computer n Windows® XP, please follow these directions. Properties window.  You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional.  To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change. D-Link Systems,
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Networking Basics  In this window, enter the Computer name.  Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup.  All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.  Click OK. D-Link Systems, Inc. 38
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range). To check the IP Address of the adapter, please do the
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will
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    DNS-120 User's Manual  Right-click on Local Area Connections.  Double-click on Properties. Networking Basics  Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  Click Properties.  Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Networking Basics  Input your DNS server addresses. Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)  Click OK. Checking the Connection by
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why is the USB LED orange when I connect my USB drive?  If the USB LED is solid orange after plugging in your USB hard drive, most likely the USB drive is formatted with an incompatible file system. The drive must be formatted with FAT,
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • USB 1.1 • USB 2.0 Device Management • Web-Based - Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers. Ports • 1 10/100 Ethernet Port • 2 USB USB
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Warranty Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D-Link's CA 92708 Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed warranty information within Canada) D-Link may reject
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED PRODUCT RETURNED TO DLINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED
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    DNS-120 User's Manual uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment void the user's authority to operate
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    DNS-120 User's Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.1 06/16/2005 D-Link Systems, Inc. 50
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