D-Link DNS-321 User Manual
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- D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 1
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11 Easy Search Utility 11 Getting Started 12 Web UI 17 Setup 18 Wizard 18 LAN 22 Device Settings 23 Advanced 24 Users and Groups 24 Quotas 26 Network Access 29 FTP Server 31 UPnP AV Server 34 iTunes Server 35 DHCP Server 37 LLTD 38 Tools 39 Admin 39 Time 40 System 41 Firmware - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 3
Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DNS-321 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure CD-ROM with Manual and Software Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter CAT5 Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DNS-321 will cause damage and void - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 4
The included CD contains D-Link's Easy Search Utility. This utility allows you to locate the DNS-321 on the network and map drives to your computer. Backup software is also included on the CD. This software allows you to backup your files from a computer to the DNS-321 manually, by a schedule, or in - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 5
Power Management for Conserving Energy and Extending Hard Drive Life UPnP AV Server for Streaming Music, Photos, and Video to Compatible Media Players4 iTunes® Software will be able to automatically find and play music directly from the DNS-321 D-Link Easy Search Utility Configurable by Web - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 6
. The lights will blink when the drives are being accessed, formatted or synchronized. They will illuminate AMBER if a drive has failed. Network Activity Light: The light will be solid BLUE when there is an Ethernet connection. It will blink to indicate LAN traffic. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 7
be removed before ejecting the drives. Reset Button: A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Note: After resetting the unit you will still be able to access the data on your hard drives. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 8
installation information for the DNS-321. To install the DNS-321 on your local network, refer to the steps below: 1. Slide the faceplate up until it unlatches from the device. 2. Once the faceplate is unlatched, pull it off the device, exposing the drive bays. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 9
"seat" into the connector. Some hard drives that are thin or oddly shaped may need to be guided carefully into position. If a drive is not properly seated, the light will not illuminate after powering on the device. 4. Attach the faceplate to the front of the device. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 10
Section 2 - Installation 5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the available Ethernet port. This cable should connect the DNS-321 to your local network via a router or switch, or directly to a computer for configuration. 6. Connect the power adapter to the power receptacle. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 10 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 11
first powered on, during the initial boot sequence, the DNS-321 will wait to be assigned an IP address via DHCP. If it does not receive a DHCP assigned IP address, by default it will have a self-assigned IP address of 192.168.0.32. It is recommended to use the included D-Link Easy Search Utility - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 12
Section 3 - Configuration Getting Started To run the Easy Search Utility, insert the DNS-321 CD into your CD-ROM drive: Click Easy Search Utility. Highlight an available DNS-321 and click Configuration to access the web-based utility. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 12 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 13
Section 3 - Configuration The Login screen will appear: Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click Configuration When logging into the DNS-321 for the first time, you will be asked . Note: All data will be erased during the format process. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 13 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 14
, JBOD, RAID 0 or RAID 1. A warning message appears informing you that your drives will be formatted and all data will be erased. Click OK to continue. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 14 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 15
: Press OK to restart the DNS-321. Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click Configuration Note: After logging in to the DNS-321 for the first time it is recommended to add a password to the admin account. (See page 39 for details.) D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 15 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 16
Section 3 - Configuration After login, you will be redirected to the DNS-321 web UI: D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 16 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 17
include: Setup - Contains the DNS-321 setup wizard, as well as the LAN configuration settings and device settings. Advanced - Allows the DNS-321 administrator to configure users, groups of users and their storage quotas. The UPnP AV server, iTunes server, FTP server and DHCP server settings are - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 18
device settings. When running the DNS-321 setup wizard, the welcome screen details the five steps of the wizard. Click Next to continue. It is recommended you set an admin password here. Enter the new password and re-enter it for confirmation. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 18 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 19
Section 3 - Configuration Set the appropriate Time Zone and click Next to continue. Edit or change the DNS-321 LAN information, or keep the current settings, click Next to continue. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 19 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 20
the DNS-321, or leave the default values and click Next to continue. When the wizard completes, click Back to go back and make changes or click Restart to restart the DNS-321 and save the configuration. While the DNS-321 is restarting, a countdown screen will appear. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 20 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 21
Section 3 - Configuration When the login prompt appears, login using the new administrator password. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 21 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 22
Local Area Network settings for the DNS-321 can be configured on the LAN page. Link Speed The LAN Link Speed is set to Auto by default, but can be manually set to 100Mbps or 1000Mbps. DHCP Client Selecting DHCP Client will cause the DNS-321 to obtain an IP address from the local DHCP server, such - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 23
IP address. For example, http://dlink-xxxxxx. This is useful if there is more than one DNS-321 on the network. By default, the device name is dlink-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the MAC address. Description Assign a device description to the DNS-321. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 24
Group List and will be available for user assignment in the Group Settings menu. To add a user to a user group, under Group Settings: • Select an available group from the Select Group drop-down menu • Highlight the user from List of all users • Click the Add>> button D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 24 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 25
button To remove a user or group from the User or Group lists, click the trash can icon of that group or user. To change a user password, click the notepad icon of the user. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 25 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 26
Configuration Quotas The DNS-321 supports storage quotas for both groups and individual users. Assigning a quota to a group or user will limit the amount of storage they are allocated. By default, users and groups . The quota function can be started or stopped here. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 26 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 27
By default, all users and groups are displayed on the Quota Settings page and cannot be deleted. The default quota setting is "Unlimited". To add a quota: Click the notepad icon of the user you want to add a quota. Set a quota amount (MB) for the user and click Apply. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 28
Section 3 - Configuration The user, amount of used storage, and storage limit are displayed. Click Enabled to turn quota function on. Once enabled, the status will change to Started. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 28 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 29
file-based database applications By default Windows Vista™ has Oplocks enabled and cannot be disabled. If you are having network performance issues with applications sharing files from the DNS-321, you may try to improve performance by setting Oplocks to No (off). D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 29 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 30
" will be copied as the file is being stored on the DNS-321. Certain backup software attach this attribute to files that are being stored as backups. Comment Enter a comment for reference or description of the rule. Network Access List Lists all defined access rules. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 30 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 31
Settings settings for the DNS-321 FTP Server (refer to the next page). FTP Access The FTP access rights for users and groups List can be added and edited here. FTP Server The current settings and status of the Status DNS-321 FTP Server are displayed here. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 31 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 32
European, Traditional and Simplified Chinese as well as Cyrillic codepage support has been added for non standard FTP clients that are capable of supporting these character sets. Apply Click Apply to save your rule. FTP Access List List all defined FTP Rules. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 32 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 33
If you are using a D-Link router, such as the WBR-2310 used in the example below, your port forwarding rule should be similar to the following: Name IP Address Name the DNS-321 FTP server rule. Enter the IP address of the DNS-321. Public Port Enter the public FTP port. By default, the port is 21 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 34
AV Server The DNS-321 features a UPnP AV Server. This server provides the ability to stream photos, music and videos to UPnP AV compatible network media players. If the server is enabled, the DNS-321 will after adding new files to be used by UPnP AV compatible devices. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 34 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 35
, or click Browse to select a specific folder. Password Sets password for the iTunes server. (Optional) Auto Refresh Set the device to auto refresh your media every 5 minutes up to every 24hrs. Refresh Click Refresh after adding new files to be used with iTunes. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 35 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 36
DNS-321, launch iTunes. In your iTunes utility, select the DNS-321 and enter the iTunes server password if required. Select the DNS-321. When prompted, enter in the iTunes server password. Click OK. Media stored on the DNS-321 will then be available for use in iTunes. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 37
of addresses assigned by the DHCP server. Lease Time Set the duration of time that an IP address will remain assigned to a device. DHCP Client List Displays the Hostname, IP address, MAC address, and Expired Time of the clients that have received a DHCP address. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 37 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 38
Section 3 - Configuration LLTD The DNS-321 supports LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) and is used by the Network Map application that is included in Windows Vista™. LLTD Select to enable or disable LLTD on your DNS-321. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 38 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 39
be changed. Password Enter the current password. (Leave this blank if you have not set a password yet.) New Password Enter a new password. Confirm Enter the new password again for Password confirmation. Save Settings Click Save Settings to save the new password. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 39 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 40
backups and downloads will be accurate. Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Set Time after selecting your time zone. NTP Server Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DNS-321 with an Internet time server. D-Link provides two time servers for your convenience - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 41
the DNS-321. Restore Defaults Click Restore to reset the DNS-321 to its factory default settings. DNS-321 configuration utility that users will be allowed to remain idle while accessing the download schedule settings. Click Apply to activate and save the settings. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 42
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware The DNS-321 Firmware menu makes it simple to check for new firmware releases and upload them to the device. Firmware This section provides a link to Upgrade check for new firmware on the D-Link support website. If a new firmware is available, download the file to - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 43
Section 3 - Configuration E-Mail Alerts With the DNS-321 E-Mail Alerts, you can configure e-mails to be sent alerting you to certain operational settings are correct. Email Alert This section contains the alert Types options and their configuration settings. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 43 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 44
address to be received. Receiver E-Mail Enter the e-mail address you want to send the alerts to. This address must correspond with the SMTP server configured above. Test E-Mail Click the Test E-Mail button to send a test alert and confirm your settings are correct. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 45
password is changed. Firmware has An alert will be sent if the firmware been Upgraded is upgraded. System Temperature Exceeded An alert will be sent if the DNS-321 device temperature exceeds the set threshold. After the alert has been sent, the DNS-321 will power off for safety. D-Link DNS-321 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 46
will power up again when data is accessed. Power E n a b l e o r D i s a b l e Po w e r Management Management on the DNS-321. Turn off Hard Set the amount of idle time before Drives the drives will shut down. Click Save Settings to activate and save your changes. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 46 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 47
Section 3 - Configuration RAID The DNS-321 supports four different disk configuration types: Standard, where each drive is a unique volume, on your hard drives when changing the drive configuration. A pop-up window will appear with the drive configuration options: D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 47 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 48
drives. The DNS-321 supports RAID levels 0 speed of a single disk. A RAID 1 array can only be as large as it's smallest member disk. Because the data is stored on both disks, RAID 1 provides fault tolerance and protection, in addition to performance advantages. RAID 1 D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 49
The time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS. The timeout period is measured in hours Status Displays your DDNS status. * If a key is provided and utilized by your DDNS provider, enter the key in all three fields (username, password, and verify password). D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 49 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 50
Displays the local network settings of the DNS-321. Device Info Displays the workgroup, name, description and current temperature of the DNS-321. Hard Drive Displays the hard drive information, Info including the disk mode, total size, used and remaining drive space. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 50 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 51
Section 3 - Configuration Support The DNS-321 Support page provides a menu of Support topics explaining the features of the device. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 51 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 52
computer. Insert the DNS-321 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Easy Search Utility. The Easy Search Utility will load and detect any DNS-321 devices that are on the local network. If the DNS-321 you are working with does not show up in the device list, click Refresh. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 52 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 53
Highlight an available DNS-321. Available volumes will be displayed under Drive Mapping. Highlight the volume you want to map. Select an available drive letter from the drop-down menu and click Connect. Once connected, your mapped drive(s) will appear in My Computer. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 53 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 54
Section 3 - Configuration Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Double-click on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 54 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 55
Download Scheduling feature allows you to schedule folder or file downloads and backup sessions. Begin by accessing the configuration page of the DNS-321: Click Easy Search Utility. Highlight an available DNS-321 and click Configuration to access the web-based utility. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 56
Section 3 - Configuration The DNS-321 login screen will appear: Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click Downloads The DNS-321 Download Scheduling configuration page will appear. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 56 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 57
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule Downloads Scheduling Configure download and backup schedules Settings here. Schedule List The Schedule List will display all completed, active, and pending scheduled downloads and backups. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 57 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 58
the site requires login credentials, select Account and enter a valid username and password. Type Select File or Folder, depending on what you want to download or backup. URL Enter the URL of the site or server you are initiating a transfer from. E.g. ftp://123.456.789/Test ftp://123.456.789/test - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 59
installed the new drive, turn on the DNS-321 and then connect to the Web UI. The DNS-321 will prompt you to format the new drive. Note: Formatting a hard drive will erase the data stored on the hard drive. Please backup important data before formatting a hard drive. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 59 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 60
asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 60 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 61
copyright and its own applicable license conditions. The Open Source Software licenses can be found in the gpl.pdf file, other materials accompanying the software package, the documentation or corresponding source files available from http://support.dlink.com/GPL.asp. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 61 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 62
is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that hat they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 62 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 63
Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid the danger without limitation in the term "modification".) Each licensee is addressed as "you". Activities other than copying, distribution and modification of any change. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 63 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 64
which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 64 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 65
under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 65 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 66
RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 66 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 67
Appendix B - Warranty 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/ SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 67 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 68
for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 68 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 69
defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 69 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 70
manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link NON-INFRINGEMENT. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 70 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 71
THE APPLICABLE Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright ©2008 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 72
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 72 - D-Link DNS-321 | User Manual - Page 73
Appendix C - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 March 20, 2008 D-Link DNS-321 User Manual 73
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