AirLive NAS-235 User manual

NAS-235
AirLive 2Bay DiskMaster
User’s Manual

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FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For
product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................ 1
1.1. The NAS Server .......................................................................... 1
2. Getting Familiar with your NAS............................................................ 3
2.1. LEDs ........................................................................................... 3
2.2. Rear Panel .................................................................................. 5
2.3. Audible Warnings ........................................................................ 6
3. Basic Installation & Setup..................................................................... 7
3.1. Installation................................................................................... 7
3.2. USB Devices............................................................................. 10
3.3. Connect WN-200USB for Wireless Connection..........................11
3.4. Configuring Your NAS................................................................ 13
4. Client PC Setup.................................................................................... 17
4.1. Overview ................................................................................... 17
4.2. Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only)................................. 18
4.3. Using the NAS Server's Storage................................................ 19
4.4. Using the NAS Server’s Printer ................................................. 23
4.5. Using the Web File Sharing....................................................... 24
4.6. Changing your Password........................................................... 26
5. Administration..................................................................................... 27
5.1. Overview ................................................................................... 27
5.2. The Web-based Administrative Interface................................... 27
5.3. Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 49
5.4. Access Rights Screen ............................................................... 51
5.5. Group Members ........................................................................ 53
5.6. Add Backup Job........................................................................ 60
6. Download Manager.............................................................................. 68
6.1. Overview ................................................................................... 68
6.2. The Web-base Download Management Interface...................... 68

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7. NAS via the Internet............................................................................. 73
7.1. Overview ................................................................................... 73
7.2. Making the NAS available via the Internet................................. 73
7.3. Using your Web Browser from the Internet................................ 75
7.4. Printing via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)................................ 76
7.5. Remote Management................................................................ 80
8. Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 81
9. Appendix A –Compatible List............................................................ 83
Printer Compatible List: ......................................................................... 83
Hard Driver Compatible List................................................................... 84

1. Introduction
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1.Introduction
1.1. The NAS Server
Congratulations on the purchase of an NAS-235. The NAS-235 inserts Terabytes of storage
space into your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fledged
file server. The NAS-235 provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client
connections. And you can add as many NAS-235 to your network as you like. Compared to
using a standard PC as a File Server, the NAS-235 offers lower cost, easier management,
and increased reliability.
Windows utility software is provided for the NAS-235 Administrator. Also, the Web-based
Administration interface offers a wide array of management options.
Web-based file system
WEB-based file sharing allows access and downloading of files from any PC on the
network, including non-Windows PCs.
Windows users can also use Microsoft networking features to make NAS folders appear as
drive letters on their PC.
NAS Features
Support 2 Internal SataII HDD, and support up to 2TB
RAID enabled NAS for saving your treasure data
Easy Searching Tool for quick network installation.
Support Private folder to each level account
Two USB 2.0 ports support Disk Enclosure and USB Flash Driver backup
Plug WN200USB make your NAS-235 become wirelessly
Support Automatic downloader BT,FTP and Http Protocol

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Package Contents
The following items should be included in the NAS-235 packaging.
If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for replacements.
NAS-235
Quick Installation Guide
Setup CD
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Note: If not specify, NAS means NAS-235 in the following paragraph.
System Requirements
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, XP, 2000, ME and Vista.
Ethernet Network employing 10/100/1000Base.
TCP/IP protocol.
Disclaimer
We highly recommend that you regularly backup the files on your NAS.

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2.Getting Familiar with
your NAS
2.1. LEDs
LED
Function
Ready/Status
Ready (Green)
ON –Normal operation.
OFF –No power.
Blinking –This LED blinking during startup and
shutdown.

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Status (Amber)
ON –This LED will be On during the Startup self-test; it
will turn Off once the self-test is completed. If it stays
ON, there is a hardware error.
OFF –Normal operation.
Blinking –During a software upgrade, both the Status
and Ready LEDs will blink.
Ethernet
ON –Link established.
OFF –No LAN connection.
Blinking –Data is transmitted or received via the LAN.
Disk Active
OFF –Idle.
Blinking –Hard disk is being accessed.
Disk Full
ON - Disk is completely full. No more data can be
stored on this disk
OFF -Normal operation, disk is not full.
Blinking - Disk is 98% full (The Buzzer will also beep 3
times.)
Disk 1
ON –Disk 1 installed
OFF –Disk 1 not installed
Blinking –Raid 1 Rebuilding
Disk 2
ON –Disk 2 installed
OFF –Disk 2 not installed
Blinking –Raid 1 Rebuilding
USB 1
ON - USB device connected to the USB port
OFF - No USB device installed
Fast Blinking - Data being transferred to or from the
USB device
USB 2
ON - USB device connected to the USB port
OFF - No USB device installed
Fast Blinking - Data being transferred to or from the
USB device

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2.2. Rear Panel
Power Switch
This is a spring-loaded "Soft Switch".
If power is Off, press once to turn On.
If power is On, press once to start the Shutdown
sequence. During Shutdown, the Ready LED will blink.
When Shutdown is completed, all LEDs will turn off.
Power Input
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Reset Button
(IP/Password)
This button has 2 functions:
If the NAS's IP Address is lost, press and hold this
button for 2 seconds. The IP Address will be set to
the default (DHCP client) and it will beep once to
indicate the reset has occurred
If the NAS administrator’s password is lost, press
and hold this button for 10 seconds. The password
will then be cleared (no password), and the NAS
will beep twice.

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USB Eject Button
1
For USB port 1 device eject. Press and release to
prepare the USB device for removal. When the USB
LED turns off, it is safe to remove the USB device.
USB Port 1 & 2
(Up/Down)
Connect your USB Hard Disk Drive or USB Flash
Drive here. The USB HDD support FAT and NTFS
(Read only) file format
Connect USB printer
USB Eject Button
2
For USB port 2 device eject. Press and release to
prepare the USB device for removal. When the USB
LED turns off, it is safe to remove the USB device.
LAN
connector
Use this to connect the NAS to your
10/100/1000BaseT hub.
2.3. Audible Warnings
Audible warnings are given by the following signals.
1 Beep
Reset button or power switch is pressed or system
is ready to use
3 Beeps
Repeated every 5
seconds for 3 minute.
Hard disk usage exceeds 98%

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3.Basic Installation &
Setup
The following section instructs you on how to physically connect the NAS to the network,
and how to configure the NAS for basic operation in your Windows environment. Everything
you need to do to get your NAS up and running is covered here.
3.1. Installation
Requirements
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP or Vista.
Ethernet Network employing 10/100/1000Base
TCP/IP protocol.

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Procedure
Installation
1. Connect the network cable to the NAS.
Connect the network cable to the LAN port on the rear of the NAS. Connect the other
end to your hub or switch.
2. Connect the USB device to USB port
3. Connect the supplied power adapter to a power outlet and plug the power cord into the
NAS's Power input on the rear panel.
4. Power on.
Locate the NAS's power switch on the NAS's rear panel. Press it once to power on the
NAS.
5. The NAS's self-test.
The NAS will run a brief self-test (2 or 3 seconds). During the self-test, all of the NAS's
LEDs will be illuminated or flashing.
6. Booting up.

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When the self-test is complete, boot up will start. The Ready LED will blink continuously,
and the LAN LED will blink occasionally. Boot up should take approximately 1-3
minutes.
7. Boot up completed.
When the Ready LED stops blinking, and remains on, boot up is complete. If the Status
(Orange) LED stays on, or if the NAS repeatedly beeps, there is a hardware problem.
Consult the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide for possible solutions
Shutdown
To shutdown the NAS, press the power switch to start the shutdown sequence. Wait for all
LEDs to turn off.

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3.2. USB Devices
You can insert either USB HDD or USB Memory Disk (Flash Memory Disk) to USB port at
any time. Once the “USB 1” or “USB 2” LED on the front panel comes on and stays on, the
USB device is available for use.
For USB HDD, the NAS can recognize FAT and NTFS (Read only) file format.
Removing a USB device - Method A
1. Press the USB Eject button on the rear panel (Eject 1 for USB 1, Eject 2 for USB 2).
The NAS will beep.
2. Wait for the "USB" LED turn off.
3. Remove the USB device.
Removing a USB device - Method B
1. Run the Windows utility
2. Select "Safely Remove Drive"
3. Select the desired NAS
4. Click the "Eject" button.
5. Wait for the "USB" LED turn off. (The Windows program will also display a message
when it is safe to physically detach the USB device.)
6. Remove the USB device.
Note: If the USB device is not removed, it will not be re-connected. You must remove and
re-insert the USB device to have it re-connected.
To share a printer, connect USB printer to this USB port.

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3.3. Connect WN-200USB for Wireless Connection
We support WN-200 USB Dongle. If user plugged other Wireless Dongles, they are not
supported. The Wireless Dongle can be plugged into USB 1 or 2 port, but only one can
work if two are plugged.
Features
NAS-235 only supports Client Mode for the Wireless Dongle. It support following security
mode: None, WEP, WPA(AES, TKIP), WPA2(AES, TKIP)
Coordination of Ethernet and Wireless
NAS-235 does not support Wireless and Ethernet simultaneously. User has to define the
Ethernet or Wireless before to use this device. Device will detect the network type when
power on, if the Ethernet is detected, system will set the network to Ethernet mode, if
Ethernet is not detected, system will set network to Wireless mode.
LED Behavior
When the USB is plugged into one USB port, and then it succeeds to connect to the
specified AP, the corresponding USB LED will be turned on. If fails to connect to the AP, the
USB LED is always off.

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Configure the Wireless Network
1. Access to the Wireless Configure page
2. Check the Enable Wireless Client Function.
3. Enter your prefer SSID to the AP’s SSID.
4. Select the Security Mode you used in your wireless network, and input the
corresponding security key.

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3.4. Configuring Your NAS
Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to configure your NAS so
that it is accessible to the users on your network.
This procedure only needs to be done ONCE, by the NAS Server's Administrator.
Other LAN users should follow the Client PC Setup procedure described in the following
chapter.
Quick Setup with the NAS Wizard
1. Insert the NAS CD into your CD-ROM drive of your computer.
If the installation program does not start automatically, run the program
NAS_Setup.exe in the root (top) folder of your CD-ROM.
2. Click "Setup" to start the Setup Utility. The Utility will begin scanning your network for
installed NASs, and a screen like the following will be displayed.
A list of all the NASs on your network will show on the left side. The right side displays
details of the currently selected NAS.
If the desired NAS is not listed, check the following:
The NAS has finished the start up and boot process.
Your PC and the NAS are on the same LAN segment (there is no Router between your
PC and the NAS).
Otherwise, select the desired NAS, and click the "Next" button.

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3. There will pop up a dialogue box for you to enter the password; the default password is
“airlive”.
4. After entering the password, the following screen will then be displayed.
Obtain an IP
address
automatically
(DHCP Client)
Select this only if your LAN has a DHCP Server.
Normally, it is better for servers to use a Fixed IP
address.
Fixed IP Address
This option is recommended. If this option is
used, the IP address or the NAS will never
change. You need to enter the following data.
IP address - The utility will suggest an unused
IP address within the address range used on
your LAN. If you wish, you can change this,
but you must ensure the address is unused.
Network Mask - This must match the value
used by PCs on your LAN.
Gateway - This must match the value used by
PCs on your LAN.

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5. Click "Next" to continue. The following screen will then be displayed:
The following data is required.
Server
Name:
The Default Name is shown. Change this if you wish.
Workgroup
Name:
Normally, this name should match the Workgroup name
used by PCs on your LAN.
Time Zone
Select your time zone from the list.
Local
Date/Time
Enter the local date (mm/dd/yyyy format) and time.
6. Click "Next" to continue. The following screen is displayed.
7. Click "Save" to save your data to the NAS.
On the resulting screen, click "Exit" to close the Setup Utility. The NAS is now
operational.