AirLive MU-5000FS User manual

User’s Manual
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5000F
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Wired Network File Server

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE.................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 5
GENERAL FEATURES ..................................................................................... 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................... 7
PRODUCT VIEW............................................................................................. 8
LEDs ......................................................................................................... 9
Reset Button .............................................................................................. 9
Unmount Button........................................................................................ 9
2. INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 10
NETWORKING APPLICATION ....................................................................... 10
INSTALLING THE FILE SERVER .................................................................... 11
Connecting to the Network...................................................................... 11
Connecting to a Client Workstation........................................................ 11
Expanding the USB Devices ................................................................... 11
USING THE FILE SERVER ............................................................................. 12
Configuring a Dynamic IP Address........................................................ 12
Accessing the File Server........................................................................ 15
EASY SEARCH ............................................................................................. 17
3. WEB CONFIGURATION...................................................................... 19
WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY .................................................................. 19
CONFIGURATION - BASIC ............................................................................ 21
Basic
J
LAN........................................................................................... 21

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Basic
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Samba ....................................................................................... 22
Basic
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Time Zone ................................................................................. 23
CONFIGURATION - ADVANCED ................................................................... 24
Advanced
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Account .............................................................................. 24
Advanced
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Samba ................................................................................ 26
Advanced
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LAN.................................................................................... 27
Advanced
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Time Zone .......................................................................... 28
Advanced
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FTP Server......................................................................... 29
Advanced
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Status ................................................................................. 31
CONFIGURATION - MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 32
Maintenance
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Firmware Upload ......................................................... 32
Maintenance
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Configuration ............................................................... 33
CONFIGURATION - LOGOUT ........................................................................ 34
4. DOWNLOADING FILES THROUGH FILE SERVER ..................... 35
ENTERING DOWNLOAD PAGE...................................................................... 35
SCHEDULING DOWNLOAD TASK ................................................................. 37
SCHEDULE LIST........................................................................................... 39
LOGOUT ...................................................................................................... 40
5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION .............................................................. 41

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your
Network File Server, including:
 Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on
the product.
 Chapter 2, Installation, describes the hardware installation
procedure for the product, and how to access to the file server.
 Chapter 3, Web Configuration, completes the configuration
using the web browser.
 Chapter 4, Downloading Files, helps you to set up downloading
schedule.
 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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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Network File Server, the easiest
and fastest way to share data, file, and resource in your network.
This entry-level file 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 Network
File Server is ideal for sharing data, rich-media files, and for storage
in a small office, remote corporate office or residential gateway
environments.

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General Features
♦ Compact-sized design.
♦ Compliant with USB1.1 and USB2.0.
♦ Provide one 10/100Mbps auto-MDIX fast Ethernet LAN port.
♦ Support “Hot-plug” function.
♦ Two operating modes support: Open mode and Account mode.
♦ Support Auto-IP function.
♦ Support IP assignment for DHCP and Auto-IP.
♦ Support IP address filtering for Ethernet access with either DENY
or ALLOW setting.
♦ Support external USB storage (Hard-disk, flash disk, CD-ROM,
MO, and Micro Drive).
♦ Provide download assistance, making users download files without
PC and schedule-able (support ftp and http).
♦ Support 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.
♦ Support Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Linux SMB.
♦ Provide FTP Server service.
♦ Support UPnP for windows XP.
♦ Provide an easy-search program for different IP domain setting.

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Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain
that you have:
♦ One Network File Server.
♦ One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country’s electric power
service.
♦ One Quick Installation Guide.
♦ One Installation CD-ROM containing the manual files (PDF).
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.

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Product View
This section describes the externally visible features of the file server.
Front View
Rear View
LEDs
DC Power Input
plug the AC power
adapter to this jack.
LAN Connector
plug your LAN cable
to this connector.
Reset Button
USB Port
connect the USB
devices.
Unmount Button

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LEDs
There are three LEDs on the front panel (four for wireless model):
LEDs Description
Power A steady Green light confirms that the file server is
powered on.
LAN A steady Green light confirms that the file server has
a good connection to your network.
When it blinks, the file server is receiving/transmitting
data from/to the network.
WLAN
(for wireless
model)
A steady Green light confirms that the file server has
a good connection to your wireless network.
When it blinks, the file server is receiving/transmitting
data from/to the wireless network.
Mode
(green/red)
Off: no devices attached to the file server.
Green: when you connect a USB device to the file
server, it starts blinking Green slowly; when the
system has detected the device, it lights Green steadily
to indicate that the attached device is OK.
Red: when you press the Unmount Button to remove
the attached device, it starts blinking Red slowly. If
the last connected device failed, it lights Red steadily;
you have to re-connect the device.
Reset Button
Press and hold the Reset Button for 4 seconds to reset the file server.
Unmount Button
Press this button to remove the connected USB device safely.

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2
INSTALLATION
Networking Application
The following diagram explains the application of your print server.
File Server in Your Network Environment