TRENDnet TS-U100 User Guide

TRENDnet TS-U100 - NAS Server - USB Manual

TRENDnet TS-U100 manual content summary:

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    INSTALLATION 11 NETWORKING APPLICATION 11 INSTALLING THE STORAGE SERVER 12 Connecting to the Network 12 Connecting to a Client Workstation 12 Expanding the USB Devices 12 USING THE STORAGE SERVER 13 Configuring a Dynamic IP Address 13 Accessing the Storage Server 16 RUN UTILITY- EASY SEARCH
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    Zone 29 Advanced J FTP Server 30 Advanced J Status 32 CONFIGURATION - MAINTENANCE 33 Maintenance J Firmware Upload 33 Maintenance J Configuration 34 CONFIGURATION - LOGOUT 35 4. DOWNLOAD FILES THROUGH STORAGE SERVER 36 ENTERING DOWNLOAD PAGE 36 SCHEDULING DOWNLOAD TASK 38 SCHEDULE LIST 40
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    ABOUT THIS GUIDE This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Network Storage Server, including: z Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on the product. z Chapter 2, Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the product, and how to
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    a small office/home office (SOHO) environment. With expandable function (through its two USB ports) in a compact form-factor, the Network Storage Server is ideal for sharing data, rich-media files, and for storage in a small office, remote corporate office or residential gateway environments. -5-
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    NTP (network time protocol). ♦ Web-based administrative program is stored in flash ROM of the file server. ♦ No setup necessary in open mode. ♦ Firmware upgrade-able by Web-based administrative program. ♦ Supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Linux SMB. ♦ Provide FTP Server service. ♦ Supports UPnP
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    , and be certain that you have: ♦ One TS-U100 Network Storage Server. ♦ One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country's electric power service. ♦ One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide. ♦ One Installation CD-ROM containing the manual files (PDF). If any item contained is damaged or missing
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    Product View This section describes the externally visible features of the storage server. Front View LEDs -8-
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    Rear View Reset Button DC Power Input plug the AC power adapter to this jack. Unmount USB Port connect the USB devices. LAN Connector plug LAN cable to this connector. -9-
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    confirms that the storage server has a good connection to your wireless network. When it blinks, the storage server is receiving/ transmitting data from/to the wireless network. Off: no devices attached to the storage server. Green: when you connect a USB device to the storage server, it starts
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    2 INSTALLATION Networking Application The following diagram explains the application of your storage server. Network Storage Server Solution -11-
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    for a trouble-free start of operations of Network 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 through the RJ-45 cable. 3. Connect the power adapter of the storage server to
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    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 and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. 2. Double-click the Network Connection icon
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    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. -14-
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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. -15-
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    's IP address, you can access the storage server through the following steps. 1. Click Start and choose My Network Places. 2. The storage server is named as Samba Server (TS-U100). If you connect the USB device, it also appears in the window. Connected USB device; double-click to browse contents of
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    Login Window of Web Configuration Utility To enter the configuration utility, type admin in User name box and admin in Password box. Select the Configure option and click Login. TIP: Selecting the Download schedule option allows you to enter the Download
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    - Easy Search To access and manage the Storage Server easily, the conveniently utility called Easy Search is provided in the Installation CD-ROM under Run Utility. Easy Search is a tool that allows you to set up the storage server's connection. To Run Utiltiy 1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM
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    to webpage button will lead you to the web configuration utility. • LAN - select one file server in the device list, and you can change its settings apply changed configuration. • Static - when you connect the USB device to the file server, click the mount/umount button to attach/remove the device
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    through a web browser. This chapter provides you with instructions of the Web Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your storage server with the web browser. Web Configuration Utility First, login the web configuration utility as described in the previous section. The Home menu will
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    configuration. z Maintenance - provides maintenance tasks for the storage server, such as upgrading firmware and reloading factory defaults. z Logout - clicks to exit web configuration utility. TIP: The computer's IP address must correspond with the file server's IP address in the same segment for
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    the storage server. Click Basic in the top menu bar to start the step-by-step configuration. Basic J LAN Basic Menu - LAN The first step is to configure the LAN settings. These options in this step display the current IP address and DHCP service of the file server, and can be modified manually
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    Basic J Samba This screen allows you to set up the Workgroup name for the storage server. You can also change the name and description of the storage server. Basic Menu - Samba When complete, click Next. -23-
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    Basic J Time Zone This screen displays the current time setting of the storage server. Basic Menu - Time Zone The Method pull-down menu allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection). In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select a time
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    Configuration - Advanced The Advanced menu contains six submenus: Account, Samba, LAN, Time zone, FTP server, and Status. Advanced J Account The Account submenu contains the options that allow you to add/delete users. Also, you can manage the users of the storage server. Advanced Menu - Account -25-
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    boxes. When complete, click Apply. z User list: Click this item to display the existing users of the storage server. NOTE: 1. The storage server uses four pre-defined accounts in the firmware, which cannot be used as the user's account names, including: root, admin, ftp, and nobody. 2. The password
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    can also manage the session in this submenu. Advanced Menu - Samba z Global: Enter the Workgroup name for the storage server; and you can change the name and description of the storage server z Add/Modify/Remove Session: You can add/modify/remove the tasks in these relative options. z Security: You
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    Advanced J LAN The LAN submenu displays the current IP address and DHCP service of the storage server, and can be modified manually. Advanced Menu - LAN -28-
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    The Time zone submenu displays the current time setting of the storage server. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection). In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select a time zone
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    contains the options that allow you to enable/disable the FTP service of the storage server, as well as the relative FTP settings. Advanced Menu - FTP Server z Start/Stop: Click Start FTP Server to enable the FTP server of the storage server. The status field displays the information of your FTP
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    Port: Assign a port (1~65535). - Max user: The users allowed to connect to the FTP server (1~10). - Anonymous: Choose Yes will allow the user connect to the FTP server anonymously. - Idle time: Set up the idle time for the FTP server (1~10 minutes). - Flow: Give limit on transmission flow of the FTP
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    Advanced J Status The Status submenu contains information of the storage server, including its basic status and the Samba server status. Advanced Menu - Status -32-
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    menu contains two submenus: Firmware upload and Configuration. Maintenance J Firmware Upload The Firmware upload submenu allows you to update the firmware of your storage server once you obtained a latest version of firmware. Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Upload
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    set up the Ideal time in this submenu. Maintenance Menu - Configuration z Default: Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the storage server. This function is the same as pressing the Reset button on the machine. z Idle time: If the user does nothing within the specified
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    - Logout Click the Logout button to exit the web configuration utility, and it will return to the login screen of the utility. You can re-login using the admin User name. Alternately, if you set up a new user for the storage server, you can login the utility using the given user account. -35-
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    4 DOWNLOAD FILES THROUGH STORAGE SERVER Entering Download Page 1. If you are in the configuration mode, click Logout to exit the web configuration utility, and re-login the utility's download page by selecting the Download schedule item on the login dialog box. TIP: If the administrator has added
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    z Home - main screen of the download page, providing the brief instructions of the buttons on menu bar. z Download Scheduling - clicks to set up your download schedule. z Schedule List - contains the information of scheduled download tasks. z Logout - clicks to exit the download page. -37-
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    tasks. Enter the required information in the relative fields. Setup Screen of Download Scheduling z Login Method: According to the settings of target server, choose Anonymous or Account from pull-down menu. When you choose Account, you have to enter the correct User name and Password. z URL: Enter
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    z Save to: Click open to bring up the following window that allows you to assign the destination folder to save the downloaded files. When completed, click OK. z When: You have to set up the start-up time to download files from the pull-down menu of the Date and Time options. z Overwrite: When the
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    Schedule List Click the Schedule List menu to display the scheduled download tasks as below. Scheduled Download Tasks You can edit, delete and view these download tasks from the list. When you change the settings of selected task, click Apply to save the configuration. Click Refresh to reload the
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    page, and it will return to the login screen of the utility. NOTE: If you are denied to enter the Configuration Utility or Download page, the following warning message will appear on the screen. Please try to enter the correct username and password again, or contact your network administrator. -41-
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    5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Standards Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u. USB Interface: USB 2.0, USB 1.1. Connecting Ports - One 10/100 RJ-45 connector (Auto MDI-X). - Two USB 2.0 ports. - One Power jack. Buttons Reset Button and Mode Button. -42-
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    Management - Web-based administrative program - Easy Search Operating System Support - Windows 98/ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000/XP; - Linux SMB. Environmental and Physical Power Supply: 5VDC, 2.4 Amp. Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C. Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C. Humidity: 10% to 90%, non
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    defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TS-U100 - 2 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDware shall, at its option and expense, repair the
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    PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDWARE'S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. AC/DC Power Adapter
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    /firmware/software and user documentations on the TRENDware website. TRENDware provides FREE technical support for all customers for the duration of the warranty period on this product. TRENDware Technical Support Tel: +1-310-626-6252 Fax: +1-310-626-6267 E-mail: [email protected] www.TRENDnet
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