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2D-Link DNS-323 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 4
Package Contents ................................................... 4
System Requirements ............................................. 4
Introduction..............................................................5
Features .................................................................. 6
Hardware Overview ................................................. 7
Front View.......................................................... 7
Rear Panel (Connections) .................................8
Installation.................................................................... 9
Hardware Setup....................................................... 9
Conguration............................................................. 12
Easy Search Utility ................................................12
Getting Started ...................................................... 13
Web UI................................................................... 18
Setup ..................................................................... 19
Wizard.............................................................. 19
LAN..................................................................23
Device Settings................................................ 24
Advanced............................................................... 25
Users and Groups............................................ 25
Quotas .............................................................26
Network Access ............................................... 29
FTP Server ...................................................... 31
UPnP AV Server .............................................. 34
iTunes Server .................................................. 35
DHCP Server ................................................... 37
LLTD ................................................................38
Tools...................................................................... 39
Admin...............................................................39
Time.................................................................40
System.............................................................41
Firmware.......................................................... 42
E-Mail Alerts .................................................... 43
Power Management......................................... 46
RAID ................................................................47
DDNS............................................................... 49
Status .................................................................... 50
Device Information........................................... 50
Support ..................................................................51
Mapping a Drive ....................................................52
Download Scheduling ............................................ 55
Schedule Downloads ....................................... 57
Scheduling Settings ......................................... 58
BitTorrent............................................................... 59
Installing BitTorrent.......................................... 59
BitTorrent Conguration................................... 61
Adding a Torrent From URL ............................62
Adding a Torrent From File..............................63
Torrent Settings ............................................... 64
Downloads Support ............................................... 65
USB Print Server ................................................... 66
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Storing non-English Character Files ....................... 74
Replacing or Adding a New Hard Drive................... 76

4D-Link DNS-323 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure
CD-ROM with Manual and Software
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
Power Cable Clip
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DNS-323 will cause damage and void
the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
For best results, the following system requirements are recommended:
    Computer with: 1GHz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB available space / CD-ROM drive

    Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 and above
    3.5” SATA Hard Drive(s)
Windows®XP (with Service Pack 2) or Vista®
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure shares your documents, photos, music, and videos across
the network and on the Internet (via FTP server) so family members, friends, or employees can access them. This
enclosure, which can hold two 3.5” SATA hard drives of any capacity1, creates a central network point for backing up
valuable les. The built-in RAID 12 mirroring technology protects these les from drive failure. Other options such as
Standard, JBOD, and RAID 0 are also available.
The DNS-323 shares les over the Internet via the built-in FTP server3. Users and groups can be created and assigned
to folders with either read or read/write permissions. Quotas can be set per user or group to restrict space usage.
In addition, the DNS-323 can be used to stream photos, music, and videos to UPnP AV compatible network media
players4.
The included CD contains D-Link’s Easy Search Utility. This utility allows you to locate the DNS-323 on the network
and map drives to your computer. Backup software is also included on the CD. This software allows you to backup
your les from a computer to the DNS-323 manually, by a schedule, or in real-time. Real-time backups are a great way
to safeguard against unfortunate accidents that may result in the loss of important les.
Combining ease of use with practical and high performance features, the DNS-323 is an organized solution for any
network. Free up drive space on computers and centralize data on your network with the DNS-323 2-Bay Network
Storage Enclosure!
Introduction
4 D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all codecs. Playback capability depends on the codec support of the UPnP™ AV media player.
3 Note that use of an FTP Server to access les over the Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions.
2 RAID 1 mirroring requires the use of 2 internal SATA drives.
1 Hard Drive(s) not included.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
The DNS-323 is designed for easy installation and allows remote access to important data via your local network or
the Internet.
Two Hard Drive Bays for 3.5” SATA Hard Drives of Any Capacity1
 Simplied Hard Drive Installation Process – No Tools Required
 Four Hard Drive Congurations: Standard, JBOD (Linear), RAID 0, and RAID 12
High Performance Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity (Up to 23/15MBps or 184/120Mbps Read/Write)3
Built-in FTP Server for File Access from the Internet4
Scheduled Downloads from Web or FTP Sites
Full or Incremental Backups
Real Time Backups With the Included Backup Software
Users and Groups Can Be Assigned to Folders with Read or Read/Write Permissions
Quotas For Users and Groups
 Automatic E-Mail Notications
Power Management for Conserving Energy and Extending Hard Drive Life
UPnP AV Server for Streaming Music, Photos, and Video to Compatible Media Players5
iTunes® Software will be able to automatically nd and play music directly from the DNS-323
Built-in USB Print Server for printing from any PC on the Network
D-Link Easy Search Utility
 Congurable by Web Browser
Supports Jumbo Frames
 Enables you to change from Non-RAID to RAID 1 conguration without losing data on the hard drives.
Supports Bit Torrent
1 Hard Drive(s) not included.
2 RAID 1 mirroring requires the use of 2 internal SATA drives.
3 Speed results will vary depending on the benchmark utility, hard drive conguration, and the network environment used for testing.
4 Note that use of an FTP Server to access les over the Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions.
5 D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all codecs. Playback capability depends on the codec support of the UPnP™ AV media player.

7D-Link DNS-323 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front View
Power Button:
Press once to power on the DNS-323. Press and hold the button until it begins to blink to power down the DNS-
323.
Drive Lights:
These lights will be solid BLUE when drives are connected but inactive. The lights will blink when the drives are being
accessed, formatted or synchronized. They will illuminate AMBER if a drive has failed.
Network Activity Light:
The Activity Light will be solid BLUE when there is an Ethernet connection. It will blink to indicate LAN trafc.
Power Button
Drive Light Drive Light
Network Activity Light

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Power Receptacle:
The 12V 3A / 5V 3A power supply connects here.
Ethernet Port:
A Gigabit Ethernet port that connects the DNS-323 to a network.
USB Port:
USB Print Server port for connecting a USB printer.
Drive Eject Lever:
Use the levers to eject the hard drives. The front panel must be removed before ejecting the drives.
Reset Button:
A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to reset the DNS-323 to the factory default settings.
Note: After resetting the unit’s configuration you will still have access to the data on your hard drive(s).
Rear Panel (Connections)
Ethernet Port
Power Receptacle USB Port
Drive Eject Lever
Drive Eject Lever
Reset Button

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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
1. Access the drive bays by sliding the faceplate
up until it unlatches from the device.
2. Once the faceplate is unlatched, pull it off the
device, exposing the drive bays.
This section provides unpacking and installation information for the DNS-323. Open the shipping carton for the
DNS-323 and carefully unpack its contents. To install the DNS-323 on your local network, refer to the steps below:
Hardware Setup

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Section 2 - Installation
3. Insert a 3.5” SATA hard drive into each
available drive bay. Make sure to align the
drive connectors to the SATA connectors on
the bottom edge inside the drive bay of the
DNS-323. Gently push the drive in until it
connects. When a drive is inserted properly,
you will feel it “seat” into the connector. Some
hard drives that are thin or oddly shaped may
need to be guided carefully into position. If a
drive is not properly seated, the light will not
illuminate after powering on the device.
4. Attach the faceplate to the front of the
device.