D-Link DSM-G600 - MediaLounge Wireless G Network Storage Enclosure NAS... User manual

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DSM-G600
Wireless Network Storage Enclosure

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DSM-G600 Install GuideSystem Requirements
Computer with Windows® XP or 2000
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape® Navigator 7.0 and above
An 802.11g/b wireless network
USB Hard Drive and/or Internal 3.5” PATA/IDE Hard Drive
An available Ethernet port on the network*
Manual and Software
on CD
Package Contents
D-Link DSM-G600
Wireless Storage Enclosure
Ethernet Cable 12V 3A Power Supply
* It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once
your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable
and begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.
System Requirements
Note: Using a power supply with a
different voltage will cause damage
and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Hardware Overview
Front Panel
LAN LED
Solid indicates an Ethernet connection.
Blinking indicates traffic at the Ethernet
port.
HDD LED
Indicates activity on the
internal hard drive.
Power LED
Solid indicates a connection to
a good power source. Blinking
indicates startup, rebooting, or
formatting.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that wireless
is ready. This LED blinks during
wireless data transmission.
USB LED
A solid light indicates that a USB drive is
connected. Blinking indicates the USB drive
is being detected when first plugged in.
HDD-Full LED
Indicates that the internal hard
drive is out of space.
Power Button
Press to turn the device on. To
turn off, hold button in until the
unit shuts off.

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Rear Panel
Reset Button
Pressing the reset button for 10 seconds with
a paper clip will restore the unit to the original
factory default settings. The button is inside the
hole to prevent an accidental reset.
USB 2.0 Ports
Use these ports to connect USB 2.0 drives.
USB 1.1 drives may also be connected but
will be limited to USB 1.1 speed.
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied
power adapter.
LAN Port
Connects to your Ethernet network. The LAN port
supports Auto MDI/MDI-X, allowing you to connect a
straight-through or crossover cable.
Dismount Button
Press to safely remove USB
drives from the DSM-G600.
Fan/Vent
Fan to cool the internal
hard drive.
Antenna
Connects to a
wireless network.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Once you’ve completed your DSM-G600 installation, your network may appear
similar to the diagram below.
Client Mode
Access Point Mode

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DSM-G600 Install GuideInstalling the Hardware
Installing the Hardware
A. Unscrew the two screws
on the back panel of the
DSM-G600 to remove
the cover.
B. Connect the IDE cable to
the IDE cable connector
on your hard drive.
Note: Make sure the
jumper setting on your
hard drive is set to
Master or Cable Select.
C. Connect the power cable
to the power connector
on your hard drive.

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Installing the Hardware (continued)
E. Use the mounting screw to
secure the hard drive to the
DSM-G600. Replace the
cover and screw the two
screws on the back panel
of the DSM-G600.
D. While facing the back of
the DSM-G600, insert
the right side of the hard
drive into the case. Once
in place, snap down the
left side.
F. Connect an Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet port
located on the back of the
DSM-G600.
Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once
your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and
begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.

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H. Connect the power adapter
to the power receptor on
the back panel. Then plug
the other end of the power
adapter into a wall outlet or
power strip. The Power LED
will turn on to indicate proper
operation.
G. Connect the antenna to
the antenna connector
located on the back of the
DSM-G600.
Installing the Hardware (continued)
Note: When you first power on, the DSM-G600 will offer to format your
hard drive if it is unformatted. This process may take several minutes
depending on the size of your hard drive. During this process, the power
LED will blink. Once the power LED is solid, you may then access the web
based configuration of the DSM-G600. Do not power the unit off during
this process.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Wireless Installation Considerations
The DSM-G600 lets you access your stored data and media files using a wireless
connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or
other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical
ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency)
noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these
basic guidelines:
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DSM-G600 and other network
devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DSM-G600’s range
from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.
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Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick
(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a
2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the
signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better
reception.
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3
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or
appliances that generate RF noise.
Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may
have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and
computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and
objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors,
file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling
fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade
dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away
from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the
phone in not in use.
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Wireless Installation Considerations

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DSM-G600 Install GuideWindows Connect Now
Note: This feature is only available through Windows® XP with Service Pack 2
installed.
In this section, you will learn how to use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard to easily
and securely set up the DSM-G600 on a wireless network. You will need to have a USB
flash drive available to complete the WCN wireless setup on the DSM-G600.
If you do not have Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or do not wish to use WCN, skip
to page 13.
Windows® Connect Now (WCN)
C l i c k Start > Accessories >
Communications > Wireless Network
Setup Wizard.
If you have already used WCN to configure
other wireless devices on your network and
would like to use the same settings on your
DSM-G600, click Add new computers or
devices to the ‘Wireless Network’ network
and skip to the middle step on page 12.
To create new wireless settings, click Setup
a new wireless network.
Click Next.
Click Next.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Windows Connect Now
If you want Windows to assign a random
network key (encryption key), select
Automatically assign a network key.
If you want to manually assign a
network key, select Manually assign
a network key.
To use WPA-PSK, select Use WPA
Encryption instead of WEP.
Enter the Network Name (SSID).
Click Next.
This screen appears if you choose to set
the WEP key manually. Enter the desired
encryption key in the space provided and
then enter the key again to confirm.
Windows® Connect Now (Continued)
Click Next.
This screen appears if you choose to set
the WPA key manually. Enter the desired
encryption key in the space provided and
then enter the key again to confirm.
Click Next.

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This screen appears when the WEP or WPA
key has been assigned. Follow the directions
on the screen to transfer settings to the USB
flash drive.
Click Next.
When the DSM-G600 wireless setup is
successful, a window similar to this one
will appear.
You have completed the wireless
configuration of the DSM-G600.
Your wireless setup using WCN is now complete.
This screen appears after the settings are
successfully transferred to the USB flash
drive. Follow the directions on the screen.
When inserting the USB flash drive into
the USB port on the DSM-G600, the USB
LED will blink slowly as it detects the USB
flash drive and then turn off. The USB LED
will then quickly blink 3 times and turn off
again. Once the USB light is solid and the
WLAN LED blinks, you may unplug the USB
flash drive.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
Windows® Connect Now (Continued)

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration
Configuration
Click Config.
To access the web-based configuration, insert the DSM-G600 CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
Type admin for the user name and
leave the password field blank.
Highlight an available DSM-G600
and click Configuration to access
the web-based utility.
Click Launch D-Link Easy
Search Utility.

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Configuration (continued)
Enter and confirm a new password.
Click Next.
Click on Run Wizard.
The Wizard will guide you through five
steps:
Password
Time Zone
LAN Settings
Additional Settings
Wireless Configuration
Click Next.
Select the appropriate Time
Zone in the pulldown menu.
Click Next.

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DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration
Select DHCP Client when you have a DHCP
server in your network. No other configuration
is required on this screen when Dynamic IP
address is selected.
Select Client if you will be connecting to
an existing wireless router or access point.
Select Access Point if wireless clients will
be connecting directly to the DSM-G600.
In Wireless Mode, select Client or
Access Point mode. Select Enable to
use the wireless function or Disable to
turn wireless off.
Configuration (continued)
Select either Static or Dynamic IP address. When Static is selected, you will fill in these
fields:
Static IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address - Usually the LAN
address of your router.
DNS Address - A Domain Name
Server translates Domain names into
IP addresses.
Enter the Workgroup name, a Name
for the DSM-G600 (useful if you have
multiple storage enclosures on your
network), and a Description.
Click Next.
Click Next.

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Configuration (continued)
Click Next.
When selecting Client mode, you will need
to choose the connection mode:
Infrastructure - Connect to an access
point or wireless router.
Ad-Hoc - Connect to a wireless client
directly such as a laptop with a wireless
adapter.
Skip to page 18 for Access Point mode.
Click Site Survey to select a network from a list
of available wireless networks or you may enter
the wireless settings manually. The SSID must
be the same for all devices in the network.
Click the radio button next to the wireless
network you want to connect to.
Click Connect.
If you have configured the wireless settings using Windows® Connect Now (WCN), click
Next on the following screen without any configuration changes. Refer to page 10 for
WCN setup instructions.
Note: The DSM-G600 cannot bridge or extend a wireless network via wireless. Plugging
the unit into a router, switch, or hub using an Ethernet cable will allow you to create a
wireless network or segment.

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Configuration (continued)
For more information on WEP and WPA security, please refer to section on
Wireless Security in your manual located on the D-Link CD-ROM.
Skip to page 20 to continue your Client setup.
Click Next.
Click Next.
If you select WEP, enter the same encryption
settings as your wireless router or access
point.
Security Mode - Select WEP.
Authentication - Select Open or Shared.
Encryption Mode - Select the level of
encryption (64 or 128-bit).
Key Format - Select Hex or ASCII.
Default Key - Select which key you want
to use.
Key (1-4) - Enter your WEP key. You may
enter up to 4 different keys.
If you select WPA-PSK, enter the same
encryption settings as your wireless router
or access point.
Security Mode - Select WPA-PSK.
Pre-Shared Key - Enter the WPA passphrase
used on your network.

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Configuration (continued)
Click Next.
When selecting Access Point mode,
you will need to enter the following
network settings:
SSID - Enter the SSID or network
name.
Channel - Select the channel of your
wireless network (1-11).
802.11g Only Mode - Select Enabled
if all your wireless devices are 802.11g,
otherwise select Disabled.
SSID Broadcast - Select Enabled to
allow your SSID to be seen by any
wireless device.
Security - Select to enable WEP, WPA,
or WPA-PSK security.
Click Next.
If you select WEP, enter the following
settings:
Security Mode - Select WEP.
Authentication - Select Shared.
Encryption Mode - Select the level of
encryption (64 or 128-bit).
Key Format - Select Hex or ASCII.
Default Key - Select which key you want
to use.
Key (1-4) - Enter your WEP key. You may
enter up to 4 different keys.
Enter the same settings on your wireless
clients.

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If you select WPA, enter the following
information:
Encryption - Select TKIP or AES.
RADIUS Server IP - Enter the IP
address of your RADIUS server.
Port - Enter the port used.
Shared Secret - Enter the key used.
This key will need to be exactly the same
on your clients.
Click Next.
Configuration (continued)
For more information on WEP and WPA security, please refer to section on
Wireless Security in your manual located on the D-Link CD-ROM.
Click Next.
If you select WPA-PSK, enter the following
settings:
Security Mode - Select WPA-PSK.
Encryption - Select TKIP or AES.
Pre-Shared Key - The key or passphrase
is an alpha-numeric password between 8
and 63 characters long. The passphrase can
include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make
sure you enter this key exactly the same on
your wireless clients.

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You have completed the basic configuration using the setup wizard!
Click Restart.
Configuration (continued)