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
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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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1
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

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Installing the File Server
Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of file server operations with
your Network File Server.
Connecting to the Network
1. Confirm proper operation of the gateway/hub to be connected in
the network.
2. Connect the file server to the gateway/hub through the RJ-45 cable.
3. Connect the power adapter of the file server to the wall outlet.
This will supply power to the file server immediately.
Connecting to a Client Workstation
For some reasons, you may need to connect the file server to a client
workstation directly. For example, you build a direct connection
between your desktop PC and the file server to configure the file
server. In this event, you should set up the computer’s IP address as
instructions in next section.
Expanding the USB Devices
The file server provides two USB ports that allow you to expand the
file server’s function, such as connecting a large storage device.
To connect the USB device, simply plug the USB device into one of
the file server’s USB ports. Alternately, you can connect the USB
device through a USB cable.

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Using the File Server
Configuring a Dynamic IP Address
When you connect your computer to the file server directly to
configure the file server, you need to check the computer’s IP address,
and set up the IP address within the file 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 to open the Network
Connection window.
Double-click

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3. 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.

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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 (xis 3~254), and suggested
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
6. Click OK to complete the configuration.

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Accessing the File Server
Since you have made the connection between your computer and the
file server, and configured the computer’s IP address, you can access
the file server through the following steps.
1. Click Start and choose My Network Places.
2. The file server is named as Sambe_server. If you connect the
USB device, it also appears in the window.
Connected USB device;
double-click to browse
contents of the device.

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3. Double-click the web_page shared folder, and then double-click
the goweb item to launch your web browser and enter the web
configuration utility. The login window will show as below.
Login Window of Web Configuration Utility
To enter the configuration utility, type admin in User name box
and airlive in Password box. Select the Config to login
TIP: Selecting the Download schedule option allows you to enter
the Download page.
Double-click
Enter the User name
and password, and
select one option to

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Easy Search
To access and manage the file server easily, the conveniently utility
Easy Search is provided for you in the Installation CD-ROM. Easy
Search is a tool that allows you to set up the file server’s connection.
To use Easy Search:
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive to initiate the Auto-Run program.
Autorun Screen of Installation CD-ROM
2. Click the Easy Search item to launch the utility. The control
panel will appear as below.

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Control Panel of Easy Search
• Search Device – when launching the utility, it will search the
connected file server(s) automatically, and display the results in
the list. To refresh the list, click the Search device button again.
Clicking the Connect 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 in this field. When you change the settings,
click the Modify button to apply changed configuration.
• Static – when you connect the USB device to the file server,
click the mount/umount button to attach/remove the device to
your system. Click the Exit button to close the utility.

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3
WEB CONFIGURATION
You can access and manage the File Server through a web browser.
This chapter provides you with instructions of the Web Configuration
Utility, and explains how to set up your file server with the web
browser.
Web Configuration Utility
First, login the web configuration utility as described in the previous
section. The Home menu will display as below.

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There is a menu bar in the top of the configuration page, containing
five items that allow you to set up your file server.
The Menu Bar
 Home – main screen of the utility, providing the brief
instructions of the buttons on menu bar.
 Basic – allows you to configure your file server for Internet
access through a step-by-step procedure.
 Advanced – contains more submenus that allow you to set
up advanced configuration.
 Maintenance – provides maintenance tasks for the file
server, such as upgrading firmware and reloading factory
defaults.
 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 the two devices to
communicate. Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in
configuring the file server.