Freecom Data Tank Gateway WLAN User manual

The all in one network storage solution.
The DataTank Gateway WLAN from Freecom
Technologies oers an easy and fast way to add
network storage in the oce or home environment.
Quick and simple installation allows you to instantly
store and share music, videos, images and other les
via your web browser. Using the integrated router
you can share the Gateway in seconds. With the 2
extra USB 2.0 Host ports you can use your standard
USB printer as a Network printer and also add extra
hard drives or other storage devices to increase the
network storage capacity quickly.
Thanks to the router function sharing internet is as
easy as can be: just plug your DSL modem in the
WAN port and have instant access to internet from
every computer in your network.
Simple setup and endless possibilities make the
Gateway the perfect solution for your home and
small oce. The DataTank Gateway WLAN replaces
many other devices and is designed to setup easily
without network administrator knowledge.
Free your mind!
Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN
•Network Attached Storage; add storage capacity to your network in seconds
•Dual disk; congurable as RAID 0 (fast) or RAID 1 (safe)
•Gigabit Ethernet; for high speed network connection
•WLAN connection; for wireless access to the DataTank Gateway
•File server; fast central data location for all your PCs or network
•Backup server; automatic backups for securing all your data
•Web server; get your les online and control them yourself fast and easy
•FTP server; access your secured data from all over the internet
•Network router; connect your PCs and notebooks simultaneously to internet
•USB server; add additional USB hard drives and USB sticks to your network
•USB print server; add your USB printer and create a network printer
•AV media server; central location for all your audio and video les
•Firewall; keeps personal data in and hackers out
•ID2 ready and cross-platform compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and Unix
•Aluminium enclosure with heat controlled fan speed and low noise through
managed HDD spin down
•Cost eective SOHO server replacement (your PC not required to be on)
•Includes Kensington hardware security slot
•Winner of the iF Product Design Award 2007 for outstanding design!
•2 years manufacturer’s warranty and unlimited free helpdesk support
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What can the Freecom DataTank Gateway do for YOU, at home ?
Small home networks are a common thing these days. The number of computers per household is growing. Thereby, the amount of data
accumulated is growing simultaneously. Wouldn’t it be easy if all this data is stored on one central location, so that users within the home
network can always access it, no matter which PC or notebook they use at that moment? And wouldn’t it be even better if you could securely
access this same data through the Internet? Imagine visiting relatives at the other end of the world, logging on to your DataTank Gateway
located at your home, and showing them the latest pictures of your family….
Freecom makes it all happen! The DataTank Gateway oers you the possibility to store your data centrally, access it from inside and outside (securely!)
your network. That’s not all however. The DataTank Gateway is so much more than “just another network hard drive”. With the DataTank Gateway,
you can turn your USB Printer into a network printer, so all users within your network can use this printer. The DataTank Gateway is also a WLAN
access point, router, leserver, webserver, ftp server, media server… the possibilities are endless! Free your mind!
What can the Freecom DataTank Gateway do for YOU, at the oce ?
The Freecom DataTank Gateway can become the center of your small oce network. Users are connected to the DataTank eiher wirelessly or
via network cable. Internet access also goes through the DataTank Gateway; just connect the DSL or cable modem to it, and anyone from within
your network can access the internet.
These days, exible working spaces (either at the oce or working from home) are becoming a common thing in the fast business world. With
the DataTank Gateway as your data-center, it does not matter where your users are. From inside or outside (via the internet, securely of course)
they can connect to the DataTank Gateway and access the les they need.
The DataTank Gateway can also be used to host your own website, as an e-mail server, a FTP or HTTP server…… for every business and every
user-scenario, the DataTank Gateway oers a tailor-made solution. All this at a price that is much lower than your average leserver.
Cost eective, secure, multi-talented… that’s the Freecom DataTank Gateway. Endless possibilites! Free your mind!
Hard drive
The DataTank Gateway has 2 harddrives inside, which you can easily congure as one volume (RAID 0), or in safe mode (RAID 1), where one drive autmoatically
makes a backup copy on the other. The hard drive is assembled in an aluminium enclosure with heat controlled fan speed and is low noise through managed
HDD spin down. Additional hard drives can easily be attached using the USB 2.0 port of the DataTank Gateway.
File server
The DataTank Gateway can be used as a le server. It can be your worry free, fast central data location for all your PCs or network. Easily connected via the LAN
or WLAN interface of the unit. Sharing data, presentations or private documents has never been so easy.
Backup server
Protect all your les using the DataTank Gateway as your backup unit by using the internal hard drive or by connecting additional storage devices such as hard
drives to the unit using the USB 2.0 interface.
Web server
The DataTank Gateway can be used as a web server to access your les online and control them yourself fast and easily from anywhere in the world. Using DSL
you can even host your companies website on the DataTank Gateway.
FTP server
Reach your secured data from all over the internet using the DataTank Gateway as an FTP server. Access your presentations, oce documents and multi media
les (movies, music, pictures etc.) from any location or share them with others.
Network router
Using the integrated router you can share the Gateway in seconds. Thanks to this function, sharing internet is as easy as can be: Just plug your DSL modem in
the WAN port and have instant access to internet from every computer in your network.
USB print server
With the 2 extra USB 2.0 Host ports you can use your standard USB printer as a Network printer and also add extra USB devices to your network easily. You can
also share your other devices such as hard drives and ash memory.
AV server
Use the DataTank Gateway as your AV server, the central location for all your audio and video les. Your kids can watch videos stored on the DataTank Gateway
while you are listing to music from the same device.
Firewall
The DataTank Gateway comes with an integrated Firewall, which keeps your personal data in and hackers out. Easily manageable, the Firewall is the protection
for your private, personal and shared data.
Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN - Ideal for home and oce use

1TB 2TB
Art. No. EU/UK 28662 29421
EAN code EU/UK 4021801286628 4021801294210
Color Silver Silver
Ref. MM/PW/08-02-2008
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN
•Power Adapter (EU & UK)
•Ethernet cable
•Manual on CD
•Quick Install Guide
•Free unlimited helpdesk support
•Two years manufacturers warranty
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FREECOM DATATANK GATEWAY WLAN:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN
PROCESSOR ARM9 CPU @ 400 MHz
DATATANK OPERATING SYSTEM Upgradable Linux kernel 2.6
FIRMWARE Upgradable
STORAGE CAPACITY 1TB (2 x 500GB), 2TB (2 x 1TB)
HARD DRIVE TYPE 3.5” S-ATA
ROTATION SPEED 7200 rpm
BUFFER SIZE Min. 8MB
PERFORMANCE
AVERAGE SEEK TIME:
TRACK TO TRACK SEEK TIME
AVERAGE LATENCY
<9ms
0.8 ms
4.2 ms
MTBF 50000 P.O.H.
ROUTER/NETWORK CONNECTIONS 1 WAN port RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps autosensing (for DSL/Cable modem)
4 LAN ports RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps autosensing
Wireless LAN
Built-in Firewall
Multichannel VPN-server, pass-through
LAN SPEC Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)
Fast Ethernet (100Mbps)
Ethernet (10Mbps)
WLAN SPEC 802.11G (54 Mbps) & 802.11B (11Mbps)
NETWORK SETTINGS DHCP Server and Client, xed IP
NETWORK FILE AND TRANSPORT PROTOCOLS Microsoft CIFS, Microsoft SMB and TCP/IP
INTERNET SERVICES File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Secure Shell (SSH), Web server (HTTP)
SECURITY Corporate Firewall, Share level security support and account/group/share support
USB2 SERVER 2x USB-2 Host port (500mA, fully buspowered)
DIMENSIONS L x W x H 200 x 96 x 124 mm / 7.9 x 3.8 x 4.9 inch
WEIGHT Weight: 2900 g / 102.3 Ounce
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature 10º C ~ 35º C
Storage temperature -20º C ~ 65º C
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-220 V, 12V up to 4A
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVICE AND
COMPLEMENTARY SOFTWARE
Any Windows/Mac/Linux computer that can run a browser and FTP or windows
le sharing, with a LAN port (RJ45, 10/100Mbps) or WiFi connection (802.11 G
(54Mbps) or 802.11 B (11Mbps)) for connection to DataTank Gateway.
* The Freecom DataTank Gateway can not be used as a standalone external hard drive
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