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DSM-G600 User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package Contents ............................................................................ 4
Introduction ..................................................................................... 5
Features and Benefits ....................................................................... 6
Hardware Overview .......................................................................... 7
Hardware Installation ....................................................................... 9
Wireless Installation Considerations .............................................. 12
Windows® Connect Now (WCN) .................................................... 13
Connecting to a Wireless Network ................................................. 16
Mapping a Drive ............................................................................. 18
Using the Configuration Utility ....................................................... 21
Setup Wizard ............................................................................ 22
IP Settings ................................................................................ 28
Wireless Security ...................................................................... 29
Wireless Settings ...................................................................... 30
Client Mode .......................................................................... 31
WEP ................................................................................ 32
WPA-PSK ........................................................................ 33
Access Point Mode .............................................................. 34
WEP ................................................................................ 35
WPA-PSK ........................................................................ 36
WPA (RADIUS) ............................................................... 37
Device Settings ......................................................................... 38
User Creation ............................................................................ 39
Network Access ........................................................................ 40
FTP Server ................................................................................ 42
Performance ............................................................................. 46
UPnP AV ................................................................................... 47
Admin Password ....................................................................... 48
Time Server .............................................................................. 49
System Settings ........................................................................50
Upgrade Firmware .................................................................... 51
Disk Utility ................................................................................ 52
Email Alerts ............................................................................... 53

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Device Information ................................................................... 54
Help Screen .............................................................................. 55
Download Scheduling ...............................................................56
Scheduling Status ..................................................................... 59
Appendix A - Using the Easy Search Utility .................................... 60
Networking Basics ......................................................................... 61
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 67
Technical Specifications ................................................................. 68
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................ 70
Warranty ........................................................................................ 71
Registration ................................................................................... 74
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Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with
the DSM-G600 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Package Contents
 D-Link DSM-G600
Wireless Network Storage Enclosure
 CD-ROM with Manual and Software
 Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
 12V DC 3A Power Supply
 Rubber Feet (4)
Minimum System Requirements
 Computer with Windows XP or 2000
 Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above
 An internal 3.5” PATA/IDE hard drive and/or USB Hard Drive
 An 802.11g/b Wireless Network
 An available Ethernet port on the network*
* 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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Introduction
Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the DSM-G600 Wireless G Network
Storage Enclosure. Connect your existing hard drives* to a home or office network
and create additional storage space with the DSM-G600 Wireless Network Storage
Enclosure. With the DSM-G600, you can conveniently share documents, files, and
digital media such as music, video, and photos with everyone on your home or office
network.
The DSM-G600 Wireless G Network Storage Enclosure can be used with an internal
3.5” PATA/IDE hard drive, giving you the flexibility of choosing the storage capacity
required for your network. And with two additional high-speed USB 2.0 ports, expand
your storage capabilities even further as your network needs grow by adding your own
external USB drives!
In addition, the DSM-G600 also functions as an Access Point. Create an 802.11g
wireless network when you attach the DSM-G600 to your wired router. This network
can be secured using WEP, WPA, or WPA-PSK encryption. With support for Windows®
Connect Now, you can simplify wireless configuration.
By adding your own hard drives to the DSM-G600 Wireless G Network Storage
Enclosure, conveniently store, retrieve, and share digital content with everyone on
your home or office network. As a central storage location for data, the DSM-G600 is
an organized solution for the network.
Free up disk space on the computer and organize data on your network with the
DSM-G600 Wireless G Network Storage Enclosure!
* Hard Drives not included

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Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
Connect an Internal
and/or USB 2.0
hard drives on the
Network
Built-in FTP Server
Backup Function
Safely Add and
Remove USB Drives
Plug & Play
Web-based
Configuration Utility
Add extra storage space to your network! Connect a 3.5”
PATA/IDE hard drive and up to two stand-alone USB 1.1 or
2.0 hard drives or flash drives to the DSM-G600 and easily
have access to all stored files.
The DSM-G600 can be configured so that your internal/USB
drives are accessible over the Internet, making it convenient
to access your files, even when you’re away.
You can schedule the DSM-G600 to automatically create full
or incremental backups of important information from the
network.
The DSM-G600 does not require you to reboot the system
when adding USB drives to the network, thus eliminating
downtime. You can safely remove the USB drives using the
Dismount button on the back of the DSM-G600.
Through plug and play setup, installing the DSM-G600 into
your network has never been easier. Simply connect the
DSM-G600 to a 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet port on your
network router or switch, plug in USB hard drives or flash
drives, and configure additional setup options using the
Web-based configuration utility.
Additional setup options can be configured using the built-in
Web-based configuration utility including firmware upgrade,
user account management, folder management, scheduled
downloads, and DHCP/manual network settings.
802.11g Wireless
Connectivity
The DSM-G600 connects to your network using either Fast
Ethernet or 802.11g wireless. Wirelessly transfer data to and
from the DSM-G600 with a maximum wireless signal rate of
up to 54Mbps*. The DSM-G600 is also backward compatible
with 802.11b networks.
* Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Hardware Overview
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.
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.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that
wireless is ready. This LED
blinks during wireless data
transmission.
Power Button
Press to turn the device
on. To turn off, hold button
in until the unit shuts off.

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Hardware Overview
Rear Panel
Hardware Overview
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.
Antenna
Connects to a wireless
network.
Dismount Button
Press to safely remove
USB drives from the
DSM-G600.
Fan/Vent
Fan to cool the
internal hard drive.

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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
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.
WARNING: Disconnect the power cord before inserting or removing the
internal hard disk drive.

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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.
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.
F. Connect an Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet jack located on the back of
the DSM-G600 for initial setup.
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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Hardware Installation
G. Connect the antenna to the antenna
connector located on the back of the
DSM-G600.
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.
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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Wireless Basics
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:
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from
electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
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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.
1
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.
2
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.
3
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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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 (SP2) or do not wish to use WCN to setup your wireless settings,
skip to page 16 to connect to a wireless network.
Windows® Connect Now (WCN)
Windows Connect Now
Click Start > Accessories >
Communications > Wireless Network
Setup Wizard.
Click Next.
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 page
15 to continue.
To create new wireless settings, click Setup a new
wireless network.
Click Next.

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If you want to manually assign a network key
select Manually assign a network key.
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.
Enter the network name (SSID).
If you want Windows to assign a random
network key (encryption key), select
Automatically assign a network key.
To use WPA-PSK, select Use WPA
Encryption instead of WEP.
Click Next.
Windows® Connect Now (Continued)
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.
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.
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 as it detects the USB flash drive and then
turn off. The USB LED will then blink quickly 3
times and turn off again. Once the USB light
is solid and the WLAN light blinks, you may
unplug the USB flash drive.
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.
Windows® Connect Now (Continued)
Windows Connect Now
Click Next.
Click Next.
Click Finish.

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Connecting to a Wireless Network
The logon screen will appear.
Type admin for the username and
leave the password field blank.
Click Config
Connecting to a Wireless Network
If you have configured the wireless settings using Windows® Connect Now (WCN),
you may skip this section and continue to page 18.
The following is to connect the DSM-G600 to an existing wireless network (Client
Mode).
Insert the DSM-G600 CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
Click Lauch D-Link Easy
Search Utility.
Highlight an available DSM-G600
and click Configuration to access
the web-based utility.

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Select an available wireless
network by clicking on the radio
button under Join.
Your wireless connection setup is now complete!
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Click Connect
Connecting to a Wireless Network (continued)
Click Apply
If the wireless network you’ve selected has any
wireless security enabled, you will be prompted
to enter the WEP or WPA-PSK information.
Refer to page 29 for more information regarding
encryption.
Next, click Wireless on the left side and select Client
mode.
Click Enable
Click Site Survey

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Mapping a Drive
Mapping a Drive
You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to your computer.
Insert the DSM-G600 CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
Click Launch D-Link
Easy Search Utility.
Highlight an available DSM-G600.
Available shares will be displayed
under Link Info. Highlight the share
you want to map.
Select an available drive letter from the
drop-down menu and click Connect.
Click Disconnect to remove the selected mapped drive.
Once connected, your mapped drive(s) will appear in My Computer. From your
desktop, double-click the My Computer icon and then double-click your mapped
drive to access the files and folders.

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\\DSM-G600\Shared folder
As an alternate method, you can access the DSM-G600’s internal/USB drive(s) by
mapping the shared folders as drives in Windows. Please see the following instructions
for mapping a drive so that it is accessible from the My Computer screen.
Mapping a Drive (continued)
You will find the DSM-G600 shared
folder under the Workgroup Name
that you entered into the Setup
Wizard or in the Home > LAN screen
of the Configuration Utility.
Click Finish
Right-click Start
and click Explore.
Click Tools and click
Map Network Drive.
Select an available drive letter
and click Browse to locate your
shared DSM-G600 folder.
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Mapping a Drive (continued)
Mapping a Drive
Double-click the My Computer
icon on your desktop.
Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer.
Double-click on the mapped
drive to access the files and
folders.