ASUSTOR AS1002T User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Applicable Models: AS1002T/AS1004T
Ver.2.3.0903 (2015-3-2)
Ver.2.5.1027 (2015-10-27)

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Table of Contents
Notices....................................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions..................................................................................................................4
1. Package Contents..............................................................................................................5
2. Optional Accessories..........................................................................................................7
3. Hardware Installation Guide ...............................................................................................8
Tools Needed for Hard Disk Installation ..............................................................................8
Hard Disk Installation...........................................................................................................8
Connecting and Powering on the NAS ..............................................................................11
4. Software Installation Guide............................................................................................... 13
CD Installation...................................................................................................................13
Web Installation.................................................................................................................16
Installation Using a Mobile Device.....................................................................................17
Installation Using a Direct Connection...............................................................................19
5. Appendix........................................................................................................................... 20
LED Indicators...................................................................................................................20
Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................21

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the Federal Communications Commission (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 or more 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC
"Electromagnetic compatibility" and IEC60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition)+A1:2009 "Information technology
equipment-Safety ".”

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NAS. Follow all precautions and instructions.
Electrical Safety
Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning.
Use only the bundled power adapter. Using other power adapters may damage your device.
Ensure that you plug the power adapter to the correct power input rating. Check the label on the power adapter
for the power rating.
Operation Safety
DO NOT place this product in a location where it may get wet.
Place this product on a flat and stable surface.
Use this product in environments with an ambient temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
DO NOT block the air vents on the case of this product. Always provide proper ventilation for this product.
DO NOT insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents. If you encounter technical problems with this
product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT attempt to repair this product
yourself.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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1.Package Contents
Applicable Models: AS1002T, AS1004T
Model Name
AS1002T
AS1004T
Power Cord
x1
x1
Adapter
x1
x1
RJ45 Network Cable
x1
x1
Screws for use with
3.5” HDD
x8
x16
Installation CD
x1
x1

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Quick Start Guide
x1
x1

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2. Optional Accessories
The items below may be purchased from the ASUSTOR Accessories Store http://shop.asustor.com.

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3. Hardware Installation Guide
All data stored on the hard disk(s) will be erased and CANNOT be recovered. Please back up all
important data before initializing the system.
Tools Needed for Hard Disk Installation
At least one 3.5 inch SATA hard disk. (For a list of compatible hard disks, please see
http://www.asustor.com/service/hd?id=hd)
Hard Disk Installation
1. Remove the screws from the rear of the NAS as shown in the graphic below.
AS1002T
AS1004T
2. Place the device sideways on a flat surface. Note the wording indicating the directions for opening and
closing the cover. Remove the cover by sliding it in the direction shown in the graphic below.

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AS1002T
AS1004T
3. Installing 3.5 inch hard disks: Slide the hard disks all the way into the disk bay until they are firmly seated
and connected with the SATA connector.
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4. Secure each hard disk with the screws provided as shown in the graphic below.
AS1002T
Note: If you wish to utilize the RAID function, it is recommended that you use hard disks of the same
capacity in order to fully utilize the capacity of all hard disks.
AS1004T
Note: If you wish to utilize the RAID function, it is recommended that you use hard disks of the same
capacity in order to fully utilize the capacity of all hard disks.
5. Replace the cover and tighten the screws that were removed previously.
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AS1004T
Connecting and Powering on the NAS
1. Connect the NAS to its power supply.
2. Connect the NAS to your router, switch or hub using an Ethernet cable.
3. Press and hold down the power button located on the back of the device for 1 –2 seconds until the yellow
power LED indicator is lit. This indicates that the NAS is now powered on. While the NAS is being powered
on, the yellow system status LED indicator will flash and the yellow network LED indicator will be lit as well.
4. The NAS is ready for operation once the yellow system status LED indicator has stopped flashing and
remains steadily lit. At this time, you should also hear a ‘beep’ from the system buzzer. Hardware installation
is now complete. Please move on to the software installation guide to configure your system settings.
Note: If the device has been subjected to strong shaking or shock, it is recommended that you remove
the cover to ensure that the hard disks are properly installed and that the screws are properly fastened.
AS1002T
AS1004T

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Software Installation Guide
There are 4 different installation methods that you can choose from. Please select the method most suitable for
you. If you do not have a CD drive, you can go to the download section of the ASUSTOR website
(http://www.asustor.com/service/downloads) to download the latest software.
CD Installation
Windows Users
1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD drive and then select “Start” from the autorun CD-menu.
2. The installation wizard will install ASUSTOR Control Center onto your computer. After ASUSTOR Control
Center has been installed, it will automatically begin to scan your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices.

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3. Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard’s instructions to complete the configuration
process.

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Mac Users
1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD drive and then select “Quick Install” from the autorun
CD-menu.
2. The installation wizard will install ASUSTOR Control Center onto your computer. At this time you can also
choose whether or not you want to install Download Assistant. After ASUSTOR Control Center has been
installed, it will automatically begin to scan your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices.

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3. Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard’s instructions to complete the configuration
process.
Web Installation
1. If you already know your NAS’s current IP address, you can open up a web browser and enter in your
NAS’s IP address (for example: http://192.168.1.168:8000) to begin initialization.
2. Please follow the instructions from the installation wizard to complete the configuration process.

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Installation Using a Mobile Device
1. Search for “AiMaster”in Google Play or the Apple App Store. You can also scan the QR codes provided
below. Download and install the AiMaster mobile app to your mobile device.
AiMaster for Android AiMaster for iOS
2. Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same local network that your NAS is connected to.
3. Next, open AiMaster and then select the [ + ] icon from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
4. Select [Auto Discovery]. AiMaster will now scan the local network for your NAS.

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5. Select your NAS from the list that appears.
6. Select [Start Initialization] to begin installation. Follow the prompts and instructions to complete the
configuration process.

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Installation Using a Direct Connection
Please see section 5.4 Troubleshooting for installation instructions.

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4. Appendix
LED Indicators
LED
Indicator
Color
Description
State
Power
Yellow
Steadily lit
Power on
Orange
Flashes every 10 seconds
LED night mode
System
Status
Yellow
Flashing
Powering on
Steadily lit
System ready
Red
Steadily lit
1. System or hard disk abnormality
2. Fan or system temperature
abnormality
Network
Yellow
Steadily lit
Network port connected
Hard Disk
Yellow
Steadily lit
Hard disk ready
Flashing
Data access in progress
AS1002T/AS1004T
1. Power LED Indicator
2. System Status LED Indicator
3. Network LED Indicator
4. Hard Disk LED Indicator