Edimax NS-1500n User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Information…………………………………………………………………...5
1-1 Product Introduction……………………………………………………………………...5
1-2 Features…………………………………………………………………………………...5
1-3 Package Contents………………………………………………………………………..5
1-4 System Requirements……………………………………………………………………5
Chapter 2 Familiar with the NS-1500n…………………………………………………………...7
2-1 Back Panel………………………………………………………………………………..7
2-2 Front Panel………………………………………………………………………………..8
2-3 LED……………………………………………………...…………………………………9
Chapter 3 Device Installation……………………………………………………………………10
Chapter 4 Status………………………………………………………………………………….14
4-1 Status…………………………………………………………………………………….14
4-2 Log………………………………………………………………………………………..16
4-3 Notification……………………………………………………………………………….17
Chapter 5 Quick Setup…………………………………………………………………………...19
5-1 Build Disk (Partition & Format)………………………………………………………...19
5-2 Password………………………………………………………………………………...22
5-3 Network…………………………………………………………………………………..22
5-4 Storage Server Name…………………………………………………………………..23
5-5 Turn on Functions………………………………………………………………………24
5-6 Time Zone……………………………………………………………………………….25
5-7 Confirm Settings………………………………………………………………………...25
5-8 Apply Settings…………………………………………………………………………...26
5-9 Shared Folders Automatically Created by Quick Setup…………………………….28
Chapter 6 Basic…………………………………………………………………………………...29
6-1 Time Zone……………………………………………………………………………….29
6-2 Password………………………………………………………………………………...30
Chapter 7 Network………………………………………………………………………………..31
7-1 LAN……………………………………………………………………………………….31
7-2 WLAN…………………………………………………………………………………….33
7-3 Site Survey………………………………………………………………………………35
7-4 Security –WEP………………………………………………………………………….36
7-5 Security –WPA Pre-Shared Key……………………………………………………...37
7-6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)………………………………………………………….38
Chapter 8 File/FTP Server……………………………………………………………………….40
8-1 Users……………………………………………………………………………………..40
8-2 Add a New User…………………………………………………………………………41
8-3 Groups……………………………………………………………………………………42
8-4 Add a New Group……………………………………………………………………….43
8-5 Server Settings………………………………………………………………………….44

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8-6 Shared Folders………………………………………………………………………….46
8-7 Add/Edit Shared Folder………………………………………………………………...47
8-8 Browse Dialog………………………………………………………………………......49
8-9 Easy Send……………………………………………………………………………….51
Chapter 9 BT Download………………………………………………………………………….52
9-1 Add BT Torrent………………………………………………………………………….54
9-2 Advanced Setting……………………………………………………………………….56
Chapter 10 Web/FTP Download………………………………………………………………...57
Chapter 11 Download Manager…………………………………………………………………59
11-1 Start Download Manager……………………………………………………………..59
11-2 Search for Storage Server……………………………………………………………59
11-3 Login Storage Server………………………………………………………………….60
11-4 Manage Download Items……………………………………………………………..61
11-5 Add a Download Item…………………………………………………………………63
11-6 Main Menu……………………………………………………………………………..66
11-7 Tray Icon………………………………………………………………………………..67
Chapter12 iTunes Server………...………………………………………………………………68
Chapter 13 Media Server………………………………………………………………………...71
Chapter 14 Surveillance………………………………………………………………………….72
14-1 Add/Edit IP Camera…………………………………………………………………...73
14-2 Search Local IP Cameras…………………………………………………………….73
14-3 Basic Information of IP Camera…...…………………………………………………74
14-4 Video Information of IP Camera……………………………………………………..75
14-5 Recording Settings…………………………………………………………………….76
14-6 Schedule Settings……………………………………………………………………..77
Chapter 15 Tools………………………………………………………………………………….78
15-1 Storage Tools………………………………………………………………………….78
15-2 Check & Fix Disk………………………………………………………………………80
15-3 Auto Partition & Format……………………………………………………………….82
15-4 Add a Partition…………………………………………………………………………83
15-5 Storage Status…………………………………………………………………………84
15-6 Configuration Tools……………………………………………………………………85
15-7 Firmware Upgrade…………………………………………………………………….86
15-8 Reset……………………………………………………………………………………87
Chapter 16 Storage Server Management Wizard……………………………………….........88
16-1 Login the Storage Server……………………………………………………………..88
16-2 Quick Setup…………………………………………………………………………….90
16-3 Extension Functions…………………………………………………………………..90
16-4 Install Extension Function…………………………………………………………….90
16-5 Remove Extension Function…………………………………………………………94
16-6 Upgrade Firmware…………………………………………………………………….96
Chapter 17 NetDisk Explorer…………………………………………………………………99

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17-1 Login the Storage Server……………………………………………………………99
17-2 Use the file server……………………………………………………………………101
17-3 Setup NetDisk Explorer……………………………………………………………..103
17-4 Use tools of NetDisk Explorer………………………………………………………104
17-5 Logout the Storage Server………………………………………………………….104
17-6 Exit the NetDisk Explorer……………………………………………………………104
17-7 Easy Send…………………………………………………………………………….105
17-8 Easy Send History…………………………………………………………………...107

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Chapter 1 Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Wireless 11n Compact Storage Server. This Compact
Storage Server lets you easily share your files in your network. Simply plug your external
hard disk to the Compact Storage Server, connect the LAN port to your network, and do
some basic settings, and you're ready to share files. This Compact Storage Server
provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant way to share and manage your
files through network.
1-2 Features
Built-in FTP and Samba server
Provides USB mass storage sharing function
Share files via FTP or Network Neighborhood
Supports FTP/ HTTP download agent
Supports P2P (BitTorrent) download
Supports UPnP/DLNA Media Server, iTunes Server
Supports Web Configuration
Firmware Upgradable
Supports Workgroup setup
Supports User Account management
Supports Samba, FTP share permission management
Supports HDD partition tool
1-3 Package Contents
One Wireless 11n Compact Storage Server
One Quick Installation Guide
One Power Adapter
One Antenna
One UTP cable
One CDROM (Utility, Multi-language QIG & Manual)
1-4 System Requirements
CPU: Intel Pentium III 750MHz above or Intel Celeron I GHz above
OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7
Browser: IE 6.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 7.2 or above, Firefox 2.0.0.3 or above
External USB Storage:
Flash drive x 1
Maximum 3.5” USB HDD x 1 (Capacity: up to 2TB)

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Performance Notes:
We've packed a lot of neat functionality into a small, affordable package with this Wireless
11n Compact Storage Server.
Here are some notes regarding the performance of your device.
-For the best disk performance, please follow the wizard to format your disk into either
FAT32 or EXT2 file system.
-Limit the number of simultaneous movie or music streams being served by the
Wireless 11n Compact Storage Server.
-Scanning your USB drives for music will slow down the Wireless 11n Compact Storage
Server. You'll get better performance when music
scanning is turned off or after a scan is finished.
-Too much network traffic or wireless network interference can slow down file transfers
and media streaming.

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Chapter 2 Familiar with the NS-1500n
2-1 Back Panel
1) LAN Port
You should connect the LAN port of the NS-1500n to your hub/switch, or one LAN port
of your router etc.
2) Power Jack
Plug the power adapter of the NS-1500n.
3) Release/R.T.D Button
Press this button release it immediately, the system will release the external USB hard
disk attached to the storage server. After the Storage LED turns off, you can unplug the
attached USB hard disk safely.
Press this button for more than 5 seconds until the Storage LED starts to flash, the
system will restore the factory default settings for the storage server and restart it.
4) Antenna SMA Connector
Attach the antenna of the NS-1500n to get good wireless signal.
Antenna SMA
Connector
Release/Reset to
default Button
LAN Port
Power Jack

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2-2 Front Panel
1) USB Port
The USB port allows you to share your files stored in the USB mass storage device
plugged in.
Note: Please plug the external power of your USB mass storage devices before you
connect them to the storage server.
USB Port

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2-3 LED
On the top of the NS-1500n there are LEDs, which show the status of the NS-1500n.
Below is the list of each LED and its description.
LED
Light
Status
Description
Storage
ON
Plugged USB mass storage device is ready for file
server
Off
There is no plugged USB mass storage device
Slow
Flashing
Storage server is starting; or the used space of the USB
mass storage is over 95%.
Fast
Flashing
The USB mass storage is full; or the storage server is
restoring factory default settings; or some error
happens.
LAN
ON
LAN port is connected
Off
LAN port is unconnected
Flashing
Data is transferring through the network
WLAN
ON
Wireless LAN is on and connected.
Off
Wireless LAN is disabled.
Flashing
Wireless LAN is enabled, but is not connected.
LAN LED
Storage LED
WLAN LED

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Chapter 3 Device Installation
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the NS-1500n
1. Plug your USB hard disk to the USB port of the NS-1500n. If your USB hard disk has
external power adapter, please make sure that the external power adapter is plugged
and is supplying power to your USB hard disk.
2. Connect the NS-1500n to your network as shown in the setup diagram below.

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3. Plug the power adaptor to the NS-1500n as shown in the setup diagram below.
4. When the Storage LED is steady lit, the NS-1500n is ready.
5. There are two methods to setup the NS-1500n:
(1) Use the Windows-based Storage Server Management Wizard utility to do the basic
setup;
(2) Use the Web-based GUI to do the advanced setup, just go to the next step.
6. The default IP address of the NS-1500n is 192.168.2.5. The PC to setup the NS-1500n
should be in the same subnet as the NS-1500n. If the IP address of your PC is not in
the range of 192.168.2.1~254, please modify the Windows IP address of your PC as
following diagram. If you have used Windows-based Storage Server Wizard utility to
setup the IP of the Storage Server, you can skip this step, because the IP of the
Storage Server and your PC should be in the same subnet now.
Note: If you have to modify the Windows IP address of your PC, please remember the
original Windows IP address settings of your PC. After you finished the whole quick setup
procedure, you have to modify the Windows IP address settings of your PC back to the
original values to make your PC work well.

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7. Once the IP address of your PC is in the same subnet of the NS-1500n, enter the URL
of default IP address http://192.168.2.5 (default IP address of the NS-1500n) into your
PC‟s web browser and press <enter>. If you have modified the IP of the NS-1500n by
some way, for example, by using the Windows-based Storage Server Wizard utility,
please use the new IP of the NS-1500n.
8. The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name”and “Password”and
then click <OK> to login.
Note: By default the user name is “admin”and the password is “1234”.

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When you see the screen below, you are ready to setup the storage server.

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Chapter 4 Status
4-1 Status
This page displays the status and basic information of the NS-1500n.
Parameter
Description
System Time
Current system time.
MAC Address
The MAC address of this storage server.
Firmware Version
The version of storage server firmware.
Server Name
The name of this storage server. This is the file server name that
shows in My Network Places on client computer.
Workgroup
The My Network Places group this file server will join.
Description
The description of this storage server.
IP Address
The IP address used by this storage server in your network.
Subnet Mask
The IP Subnet Mask of your LAN segment.
Gateway
The gateway IP address of your network.
Wireless Function
It shows if the wireless function is enabled.

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Status
The status of wireless connection
Mode
The wireless connection mode.
SSID
The SSID of wireless network.
Channel
The channel number of wireless network.
Security
The security type of wireless connection.
BSSID
The BSSID of the wireless interface.

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4-2 Log
This page displays the log information of the Storage Server.
Parameter
Description
Type
Logs are categorized into several types. Please select a suitable
type of log that you want to check.
Key Words
You can enter key words here and click “Search”to let the
system searches all log information that contain the key words.
Save
Click “Save”to download and save the log information into your
PC.
Clear
Click “Clear”to clear the log information of the selected type.
|<<
Move to the first page of log.
<<
Move to the previous page of log.
>>
Move to the next page of log.
>>|
Move to the last page of log.

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4-3 Notification
This page lets you to setup e-mail account that the storage server will use to send
notification e-mail to you when the status of the storage server changes. You can assign
two e-mail addresses (primary and secondary) for notification. Both e-mail boxes will
receive the notification messages.
Parameter
Description
E-mail Notification
Function
Select to enable/disable E-mail Notification Function.
Primary E-mail
The e-mail address of the e-mail box that will receive notification
e-mail messages.
Secondary E-mail
The e-mail address of the e-mail box that will receive notification
e-mail messages.
SMTP Server
The address of the SMTP Server that the storage server will use
to send notification e-mail messages. You should refer to your e-
mail service provider for the correct address.
SMTP Port
The port number of the SMTP Server that the storage server will
use to send notification e-mail messages. You should refer to
your e-mail service provider for the correct port number.
Secure Connection
(SSL) is required
Select it if your e-mail service provider requires it.
Authentication
Required
Select it and fill in the login information below if your e-mail
service provider requires you to provide user name and password
when using the e-mail service.
Username
The user name required by SMTP server.

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Password
The password required by SMTP server.
Confirm Password
The password required by SMTP server. It should be the same
with the password above.
E-mail Subject
The subject of the e-mail notification messages sent by the
storage server.
E-mail Language
The language of the content of the e-mail notification messages
sent by the storage server.
Send a test
message
Click this button and the storage will send a test e-mail
notification message to the provided e-mail boxes. If you receive
the test e-mail notification message, it means your e-mail
notification settings are correct.
E-mail Notification
Events
Select types of notifications that you want the storage server
send to you by e-mail.

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Chapter 5 Quick Setup
Quick Setup will guide you through the basic settings of the storage server step by step.
When you click “Quick Setup”in the left menu, a Quick Setup window will pop up.
Note: If this is the first time the USB mass storage device is used in the storage server,
the storage server will automatically erase old partitions and data in the USB mass storage
device and re-create partition and format the USB mass storage device. Please make sure
original valuable data in the USB mass storage device is backed up before doing Quick
Setup.
5-1 Build Disk (Partition & Format)
If this is the first time that the hard disk drive is used in this Storage Server, select “Auto-
Build Disks & Create Shared Folders”. If the hard disk drive was used in the Storage
Server before and you want to keep the data in the hard disk drive, select “Leave Disks
Unchanged”. If the hard disk drive was used in the Storage Server before and you want to
erase all data and rebuild the disk, select “Clear & Rebuild All Disks”.
Click “Next”to go to the next step of Quick Setup.