Iomega Ix2-200 User Guide - Page 84

84 Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Enabling Remote Access Follow this procedure to enable remote access: 1. Enable security if it is not yet enabled. On the Remote Access page, click the switch to Enable. Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 begins to automatically configure remote access. First, your internet connection is tested. If the connection is successful, a green checkmark displays on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 image. If there is a problem, an error message displays. After resolving the error, you can click the provided link to retest the connection. If the configuration is successful, a green checkmark displays on the image of your router. If your router cannot be automatically configured, refer to Remote access overview for information on manually configuring your router before clicking the link to retry configuring your router. 2. Once the router is configured, click Register with TZO to choose a subscription level and follow the associated procedure below to complete the enabling remote access process: Basic - The Basic option allows you to define a sub-domain name and choose from a list of domains (Domain Name) to create your web address. Registration for 12 months with TZO is included with your purchase of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Premium - The Premium option requires you to pay for your registration subscription by following a link before you can complete the enabling remote access process. It allows you to define a top-level domain name (Domain Name), or use one that you already own, such as yourname.com. Basic option: Completing the enable remote access process 1. Enter the following information in the pop-up window to create a web address for your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and define an email address: Sub-domain Name - Enter a unique sub-domain name in the first text box. Domain Name - Select a domain name from the pull-down list. It is recommended that you choose a domain name that you can easily remember and will help you identify your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The web address is created by combining the sub-domain and domain name. This will ultimately be the address that will be registered and you can use to access your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 remotely. Email Address - Enter a valid email address. The email address will be registered with TZO to notify you about domain name renewals. 2. Click Apply to save your settings. If the domain name you selected is already in use, you will need to define a new one and click Apply again. If your registration is successful, the pop-up window closes, and the Remote Access page provides your account information under the TZO logo. Premium option: Completing the enable remote access process 1. The registration fields display. Enter the following information in the pop-up window to create a web address for your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and define an email address: Domain Name - Enter a domain name. It is recommended that you choose a domain name that you can easily remember and will help you identify your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. This will ultimately be the address that will be registered and you can use to access your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 remotely. Email Address - Enter a valid email address. The email address will be registered with the DDNS server to notify you about domain name renewals. 2. Click Apply to register your domain name. If the domain name you selected is already in use, you will need to define a new one and click Apply again. 3. If your domain name is valid, a new browser window opens and you will be redirected to the TZO site where you can register your web address and purchase your registration at special rates. The Remote Access page provides your account information under the TZO logo.