D-Link Express EtherNetwork DNS-120 User manual

DWL-AG700AP Install Guide
Version 1.1
DNS-120
Network Storage Adapter

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DNS-120 Install GuideSystem Requirements
System Requirements
Computer with Windows XP or 2000 with an installed
Ethernet Adapter
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and above
USB Hard Drive
Manual and Software
on CD
Package Contents
D-Link DNS-120
Wireless Storage Adapter
Ethernet Cable 5V 2.5A Power Supply

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DNS-120 Install Guide Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Solid green indicates an
Ethernet connection. Blinking
green indicates activity on the
Ethernet network.
Ethernet LED
Solid green indicates
a good power source
connection.
Power LED
Blinking green indicates when the
USB drive is initially connected to the
DNS-120. Solid green indicates the
USB drive is ready for use.
USB LED

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Rear Panel
Press this button to safely
disconnect USB drives from
the DNS-120.
Disconnect Button
Connects to your router or
switch using the included
Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Port
Receptor for the provided
power adapter.
Power Receptor
This button will restore the
factory default settings.
Reset Button
Connects your USB 1.1 or
2.0 drives to the DNS-120.
USB Ports

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DNS-120 Install Guide Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Once you’ve completed your DNS-120 installation, your network
may appear similar to the diagram below.

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DNS-120 Install GuideHardware Installation
Installing the Hardware
Attach the provided Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel.
1
Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on
your router or switch.
2
Plug the AC adapter into the receptor located on the back of the DNS-120.
Plug the other end of the AC Adapter into a power strip or wall outlet.
3
4Attach your USB drive(s) to the USB port(s) located on the rear panel of
the DNS-120. The USB LED on the front panel will blink until the drive has
been installed. Once the USB LED is solid green, your USB drive is ready
for use.

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DNS-120 Install Guide Confi guration
To access the web-based confi guration, insert the DNS-120 CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
Confi guration
Type admin for the
user name and leave
the password fi eld
blank.
Click Confi g
Click Launch D-Link
Easy Search Utility.
Highlight an available
DNS-120 and click
Confi guration to access
the web-based utility.

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Click Run Wizard.
Click Next.
Enter your new password for
the DNS-120.
Click Next.
Confi guration (continued)

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DNS-120 Install Guide Confi guration
Enter the workgroup name
of your network. Enter a
name and a description for
the DNS-120.
Confi guration (continued)
Click Next.
Click Next.
Leave DHCP Client enabled if
your network contains a DHCP
server. If not, select Static IP and
enter the IP address information
to be used. The IP address must
be in the same range as your
network.
Click Next.
Select your Time Zone.

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DNS-120 Install GuideConfi guration
Your setup is complete. Please close all web browser windows.
Use the Easy Search Utility to locate and continue advanced
confi guration of the DNS-120.
Confi guration (continued)
Click Close.
Click Restart.

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DNS-120 Install Guide Viewing Files and Folders
Viewing Files and Folders
To view the content on your USB drive, double-click on the My
Network Places icon on your desktop and double-click on the folder
that represents your USB drive.
By default, all users on your network will have read/write permissions
to all folders and fi les on the USB drive(s).
For more information on creating users and assigning permissions,
please refer to the Using the Confi guration Utility section in the
manual included on your DNS-120 CD.

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DNS-120 Install GuideEasy Search Utility
To assign a static IP address,
highlight the DNS-120 and
select Disabled from the
DHCP Client drop-down
menu. Click Apply to save
the new IP settings.
Click Launch D-Link
Easy Search Utility.
Using the Easy Search Utility
Highlight an available
DNS-120 and click
Confi guration to access
the web-based utility.

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DNS-120 Install Guide Mapping Drives
Mapping Drives
Highlight an available
DNS-120.
Available shares will be
displayed. Highlight the
share you want to map.
Select an available drive letter from the
drop-down menu and click Connect.
You can assign a drive letter (e.g. E:) to a specifi c folder on your
USB drive(s) that are connected to your DNS-120.
Click Launch D-Link
Easy Search Utility.
Insert the D-Link DNS-120
CD into your CD drive.

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DNS-120 Install GuideMapping Drives
Mapping Drives (continued)
Double-click the mapped
drive to access the drive.
Once you click Connect, your mapped drive will be available.
Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop.
Disconnecting Drives
To disconnect your USB drive(s) from the DNS-120, please do the
following:
Press the Disconnect button on the rear panel.
The USB LED will blink red for a few seconds and turn off.
You may now safely remove both USB drives.
Note: Both drives will be disconnected when the Disconnect button
is pressed. You must remove both drives from the USB ports. This is
a safety feature to reduce the risk of data loss. After both drives have
been removed you may reconnect a drive at any time.

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DNS-120 Install Guide Notes
Notes

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Contacting Technical Support
DNS-120
Install Guide
Contacting Technical Support
DNS-120 Install Guide Contacting Technical Support
Technical Support
D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates
for D-Link products.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States
and Canada for the duration of the product’s warranty period.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website or by phone.
United States
Telephone
[phone]
Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
World Wide Web
http://support.dlink.com
E-mail
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Canada
Telephone
[phone]
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World Wide Web
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E-mail
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Version 1.1
Revised 06/16/05
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