AirLive WMU-6000FS User manual

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User’sManual
Portable Wireless AP Storage
WMU-6000FS

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Copyright
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prior written permission.
Trademarks
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of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only.
Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice.
FCC 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 radio interference in a
commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be
required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B.
Note. The content of user manual will be revised without notice.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................................................................5
1.1 Overview.....................................................................................................5
1.2 Features .....................................................................................................6
1.3 System Requirements..............................................................................8
1.4 Package List..............................................................................................8
1.5 Hardware Ports and Buttons...................................................................9
1.6 LED Indicators.........................................................................................10
Chapter 2: Getting Started.....................................................................................12
2.1 Hard Disk installation..............................................................................12
2.2 Making Connections...............................................................................15
2.2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings..............................................................15
2.2.2 Wired Ethernet Connection.......................................................17
2.2.3 Wireless Connection..................................................................22
2.3 File sharing...............................................................................................24
2.3.1 Accessing the network hard drive via my network places....25
2.3.2 Searching the computers..........................................................26
2.3.3 Search the “Entire Network” Manually....................................26
2.3.4 Accessing Files via FTP............................................................27
Chapter 3: Making Configuration..........................................................................28
3.1 Wizard.......................................................................................................30
3.2 Network Settings.....................................................................................37
3.2.1 DHCP Setting..............................................................................37
3.2.2 Wireless Setting..........................................................................38

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Chapter 4: Disk Management................................................................................52
4.1 Disk Utility.................................................................................................52
Chapter 5: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.................................................................55
5.1 Config Backup.........................................................................................55
5.2 Reset to Default.......................................................................................55
5.3 Reboot......................................................................................................55
5.4 F/W Upgrade ...........................................................................................55
Chapter 6: MISC......................................................................................................56
6.1 Administrator Timeout.............................................................................56
6.2 Change Password...................................................................................57
6.3 System Time............................................................................................58
Chapter 7: Printer Server Setup............................................................................59
7.1Windows Operating system(NT based)................................................59
7.2 Configuring on Unix-like based Platforms...........................................65
7.3 Apple OS..................................................................................................71
Chapter 8: Trouble Shootings...............................................................................73
What can I do when I have some trouble in the first time?......................73
How to setup wireless function?..................................................................75
Problems of security level ............................................................................87

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Congratulations on your purchase of AirLive WMU-6000FS. This product is
specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a
complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to configure and
operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and
configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and
use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the
functions of this product.
1.1 Overview
The AirLive WMU-6000FS is an ultra slim design and compact size of
Portable Wireless AP Storage. It is an ideal device for travelers and home
users who need to back up and share files more efficiently and easily anytime
and anywhere. Additionally, Network storage and fully compliant IEEE
802.11g WLAN device functions let you share files easily.
The AirLive WMU-6000FS offers WLAN mobility for home user and business
people to maintain continuous network connectivity. Home users can stay
connected to the network anywhere through a building without being limited
by LAN cables via AirLive WMU-6000FS’s AP functionality. This device also
has the additional advantage of providing network storage with its 2.5-inch
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wireless or wired network. The AirLive WMU-6000FS supports the UPnP
content directories and users can share the music and video files easily.
Besides, the click-and-copying of files from a flash drive to the AirLive
WMU-6000FS hard disk make the user backup files efficiently.
1.2 Features
Basic functions
zUltra DMA 133 IDE controller to adapt for 2.5-inch hard disk
drive.
zNetwork File Storage and File Sharing via the Network
Neighborhood (or My Network Places) in Windows or Samba in
Linux.
zSupport FAT, FAT32, Ext2 files system and can read NTFS file
system. (Only can copy files from NTFS folder to another FAT,
FAT32, or Ext2 folder.)
zBuilt-in FTP server.
zSupport Security level as guest orAuthorization user for file
sharing.
zUPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature for Windows XP and
Windows Me.
zReal time clock to synchronize the computer time setting.
zEasy to upgrade: using Web or Windows Application to upgrade
new version of firmware.
zBrowser-based interface configuration and management: OS

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independent, easy-to-use for consumer installation.
USB device
zBuilt-in USB2.0 host to connect to USB mass storage device,
like USB flash drive, USB Hard Drive, etc...
zEasy to button: Offer the Button to Copy folders and files form
USB device to HDD.
Wireless functions
zUp to 54Mbps data rate by incorporating Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM).
zIEEE 802.11b compatible (11Mbps): Allowing inter-operation
among multiple vendors.
zIEEE 802.11g compatible (54Mbps): Allowing inter-operation
among multiple vendors.
zWireless data rate supported: 6/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps in
802.11g mode; 1/2/5.5/11Mbps in 802.11b mode.
z64/128-bit WEP encryption.
zSupport 802.1X authentication.
zSupport WPA with TKIP and AES encryption.
zSupport AP and WDS wireless modes.

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1.3 System Requirements
To start to use the AirLive WMU-6000FS, your system must have the
following minimum requirements:
zWindows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP.
zAn Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100 BaseT) adapter for wired client.
zAt least one WLAN client adapter of 802.11g(54Mbps) or
802.11b(11Mbps) for wireless connection.
zTCP/IP and NetBIOS network protocol installed.
zInternet Browser installed.
The AirLive WMU-6000FS requires an external 5V, 3A power supply which is
included in the AirLive WMU-6000FS package. For safe operation, please
use only the power adapter provided by AirLive WMU-6000FS .
1.4 Package List
The AirLive WMU-6000FS package contains the following items:
zAirLive WMU-6000FS x 1
z2.4GHz dipole antenna x 1
zPower Adapter (5 Volts DC, 3A) x 1
zRJ-45 Ethernet cable
zQuick Setup Guide
zCD(utilities and user manual) x 1
zScrews x 2 (Fix hard drive)

1.5 Hardware Ports and Buttons
Ports Description
Power 5V/3A Power inlet
USB1 / USB2 The ports where you can connect to any USB storage.
LAN Automatically MDI/MDIX LAN port can sense the
cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled
computer, network of hub, switch or router
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Buttons Description
Shutdown Press the button for 4 seconds to shut down the
whole system before power-off.
Backup Press the button over 4 seconds to copy data from
USB device to HDD.
Reset Press the buttons of “Shutdown” and “Backup”
simultaneously over 6 seconds to reset the system to
the factory default setting.
1.6 LED Indicators
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LED Off On Blinking
PWR Power off Power on
LAN No device Linked In use
WLAN No packet On Transmitting
HDD Not in use HDD read/write
USB1 / USB2 No device USB drive ready
Backup Backup files from
USB to HDD
HDD Status No HDD HDD full or error More blinking
quickly, fewer
available HDD
capacity.

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2.1 Hard Disk installation
Follow the steps below to insert the 2.5-inch hard disk and assemble the
device before using the AirLive WMU-6000FS.
Warning: The AirLive WMU-6000FS is not hot-swappable. Please make
sure that it is turned off and not connected to the power outlet when
performing the following assembly procedure.
Step 1: Use one hand to hold on the AirLive WMU-6000FS, and the other
hand to open the upper cover carefully.

Step 2: Remove the upper cover
Step 3: Insert the 2.5-inch hard drive into the slot. Make sure the hard drive
connecting pins and the connectors are properly aligned.
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Step 4: Put the upper cover back and assemble the cover tightly.
Step 5: Fasten the screw to make sure the hard drive would not loosen.
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2.2 Making Connections
In order to access the AirLive WMU-6000FS as the network storage drive or
as an AP, you may need to configure the TCP/IP settings correctly. Either the
“Wired Ethernet settings” or “Wireless Connection” can be used to connect
the WMU-6000FS easily.
2.2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings
To install the “Client for Microsoft Networks”,“File and Printer Sharing
for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” as follows:
Step 1: Select the “My Network Places” on the Desktop Menu, and click the
right button of mouse to choose the “Properties”
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Step 2: Choose the “Properties” of Local Area Connection.
Step 3: Check the “Client for Microsoft Networks”,“File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks”, and “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” are
installed or not. If not, please install those communication protocols.
If you use other operating system, such as Linux X-window or Mac OS,
please refer to original manual of your OS to finish the configurations of
TCP/IP and other required communication protocols.
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2.2.2 Wired Ethernet Connection
AirLive WMU-6000FS will detect automatically if the DHCP server is existed,
it will get a IP address form DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, AirLive
WMU-6000FS will assign a random IP to client and you can get some
information as below shown.
Use one Ethernet cable to connect the AP Storage and your computer directly.
Then go to the command mode and key “ipconfig”. If the IP address and
subnet is 0.0.0.0, please type “ipconfig /renew” to retrieve a IP address:
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Method 1: Use Configure.exe to Setup
Before you can do this, you need to install the configuration tool from
installation CD first. After that, please use the configuration tool to “Query”
and you will see the status page and input “airlive” to start.
NOTE. The default login password is “airlive”
If there is a DHCP server in the network, AirLive WMU-6000FS will be as the
client and get one IP address from DHCP server. You can also use
configuration utility to Query to find the IP address that WMU-6000FS gets.
About other operating systems, such as Linux X-window or Mac OS, please
use web browser to configure.
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Method 2: Use “My Network Places” to Search and Setup
First, go to My Network Places and search “Computer name”.
Input “WMU-6000FS” and start to search and you will find one device.
Click “samba server” and you will see two folders. Then click the folder
“Configure”.
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Please click “Configure.html” directly to see configuration page.
In addition, the user can allocate the IP by himself as below:
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