inXtron CloudSync User manual

User Manual
December 13, 2010 – v1.0
Firmware: v2.08e-inx1.1
The diagrams and images contained in this document may not fully
represent the actual product and are for illustration purposes only.
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Network Attached Storage Drive

CloudSync Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1Getting Started ......................................................................................................................1
1.1 About this Device ..........................................................................................................1
1.1.1 USB Hard Drive ...........................................................................................................1
1.1.2 UPnP-AV media server and BitTorrent™ download manager...................................... 2
1.2 System Requirements ...................................................................................................2
1.2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Supported Devices ......................................................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents ......................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Detailed View .................................................................................................................3
1.4.1 Front LED Indication ....................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Ethernet LED Indication ...............................................................................................3
1.4.3 Reset Button................................................................................................................3
1.5 Before Use .....................................................................................................................4
1.5.1 Hard Drive Assembly ...................................................................................................4
2Basic Operation.....................................................................................................................5
2.1 Network Drive Setup ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Web Configuration - How to Login ...............................................................................6
2.2.1 Login on a PC..............................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Nettool Application on a PC .........................................................................................6
2.2.3 Nettool Application on a Mac .......................................................................................7
2.3 Web Configuration - Status...........................................................................................8
2.3.1 Host Name ..................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Group Name................................................................................................................8
2.3.3 About Workgroups.......................................................................................................9
2.3.4 Administrator ...............................................................................................................9
2.3.5 Date/Time....................................................................................................................9
2.3.6 Language .................................................................................................................. 10
2.3.7 Firmware Version.......................................................................................................10
2.3.8 Network Information................................................................................................... 10
2.3.9 Service Information....................................................................................................10
2.3.10 Disk Information..................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Web Configuration - IP Configuration........................................................................ 11
2.4.1 IP Configuration......................................................................................................... 11
2.4.2 PPPoE.......................................................................................................................11
2.4.3 DDNS ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.5 Web Configuration - Maintenance .............................................................................. 13
2.5.1 Firmware Update .......................................................................................................13
2.5.2 System Reboot ..........................................................................................................14
2.5.3 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................ 14
2.6 Web Configuration - SMB Server................................................................................ 15
2.6.1 Adding a new Account ............................................................................................... 15
2.7 Web Configuration - FTP Server................................................................................. 17
2.7.1 FTP Port .................................................................................................................... 17
2.7.2 FTP Codepage .......................................................................................................... 17
2.7.3 Adding a new Account ............................................................................................... 18
2.8 Web Configuration - BitTorrent .................................................................................. 19
2.8.1 Mail Notification ......................................................................................................... 19
2.9 Web Configuration - Printer ........................................................................................ 20

CloudSync Table of Contents
2.10 Web Configuration - Media Server ............................................................................. 20
2.10.1 iTunes Playlist Cache ............................................................................................ 20
2.11 Web Configuration - Disk Utility ................................................................................. 21
2.11.1 Format Disk ...........................................................................................................21
2.11.2 Sleep Time ............................................................................................................ 21
2.11.3 Scan Disk ..............................................................................................................21
3Extra Features and Examples ............................................................................................ 22
3.1 File Access on a PC ....................................................................................................22
3.1.1 Windows Explorer......................................................................................................22
3.1.2 Mapping a Network Drive........................................................................................... 22
3.1.3 Disconnecting a Network Drive .................................................................................. 23
3.1.4 FTP ........................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 File Access on a Mac...................................................................................................25
3.2.1 SMB .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.2 FTP ........................................................................................................................... 26
3.3 External USB Flash Drive............................................................................................ 27
3.4 BitTorrent Download Manager.................................................................................... 28
3.4.1 Starting a Download ..................................................................................................28
3.5 Printer Server............................................................................................................... 29
3.5.1 Installation on a PC....................................................................................................29
3.5.2 Installation on a Mac..................................................................................................33
3.6 Media Server ................................................................................................................34
3.6.1 Xbox 360 ................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.2 PlayStation 3 .............................................................................................................35
3.6.3 iTunes........................................................................................................................36
3.7 USB Device .................................................................................................................. 37
4Appendix..............................................................................................................................38
4.1 Precautions.................................................................................................................. 38
4.1.1 Power on/off precautions ........................................................................................... 38
4.1.2 Location and placing precautions............................................................................... 38
4.1.3 Electricity and power plug .......................................................................................... 38
4.1.4 Cables .......................................................................................................................38
4.2 Trademarks ..................................................................................................................38
4.3 Specifications ..............................................................................................................39
4.4 Important Notices ........................................................................................................ 39
4.4.1 About this Manual...................................................................................................... 39
4.4.2 About Data Backup....................................................................................................39
4.4.3 Intellectual Property ...................................................................................................39
4.5 Technical Terms .......................................................................................................... 40
4.6 FAQ...............................................................................................................................40

CloudSync Getting Started
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1 Getting Started
1.1 About this Device
The CloudSync offers SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet connection in a slim aluminum
enclosure for your 3.5-inch SATA HDD. Designed to easily share your data at home, this network
drive comes not only with the standard SMB and FTP server but also includes a BitTorrent
download manager, USB printer server and UPnP-AV media server.
1.1.1 USB Hard Drive
The CloudSync comes with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port for convenient access to your data. The
common USB connection comes in handy, when a network connection is unavailable.

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1.1.2 UPnP-AV media server and BitTorrent™ download manager
Used in conjunction with its built-in BitTorrent™ client, media files can be downloaded from the
Internet and saved directly to the internal SATA hard drive. The shared media files on the network
drive will be immediately available on the Xbox 360 (WMV, MP3, JPG) and the PlayStation 3
(MPEG-1/2, MP3, JPG) to access and playback on the TV. Best of all, once everything has been
set-up, you can turn off your computer and let the CloudSync handle all the downloads and sharing
of your media files.
1.2 System Requirements
1.2.1 System Requirements
•Minimum Intel Processor III 500MHz or Apple G4 processor, 128MB RAM
•PC: Windows XP/Vista/7
•Mac: Mac OS 10.4 or above
•10, 100, 1000 or 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet card
•One free Ethernet port on network switch or router
1.2.2 Supported Devices
•Hard Drive: 3.5-inch SATA-I or SATA-II HDD (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s), 80GB - 2TB
•USB devices: USB printers, USB flash drives (FAT32, read only)
•UPnP clients: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iTunes, WMP12, DLNA compatible clients
1.3 Package Contents
•CloudSync enclosure (HDD not included)
•External power adapter: Input 100-240V, Output 12V/2A
•USB 3.0 and Ethernet cable
•Utility CD and user manual

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1.4 Detailed View
1.4.1 Front LED Indication
Power LED
blue
flashing
power on
data access
OS LED
green
flashing
system ready
system is starting up or shutting down
OS LED red flashing
system error or system is shutting down
1.4.2 Ethernet LED Indication
The green LED on the left side of the Ethernet connector indicates the LINK status and data
access, whereas the LED on the right indicates the connection speed.
1.4.3 Reset Button
To reset the administrator’s password and the device settings (e.g. after a firmware update):
1. Press and hold the reset button, turn on the power and wait for 5 seconds.
2. Release the button and the device will reset all settings back to factory default.
Existing SMB & FTP user accounts are preserved.
Default login: admin/admin
Default IP: Auto IP from local DHCP server or 169.254.0.1 without DHCP server
Speed
off
green
orange
10Mbps
100Mbps
1000Mbps
Link
off
green
flashing
no connection
connection established
data access
Power button
USB host port
USB device port
Ethernet port
FW update button
FW update LED
Power receptacle
Reset button
Power/access LED (blue)
Status LED (green)
Status LED (red)
100 % full
75% full
50% full
25% full

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1.5 Before Use
1.5.1 Hard Drive Assembly
Your unit might come with an installed hard drive. Before opening such an enclosure, please read
the warranty and any other notes from your vendor carefully, as this might void your warranty. Be
careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation.
1. Remove the vertical stand and the three screws located at the bottom of the device and
then slide the case off the body.
2. Install and connect the hard drive. Fasten the four screws from the side to hold the drive in
place.
3. Slide the body back into the casing. Fasten the three screws at the bottom of the device
and then mount the vertical stand.
Important
Always remove the power adapter from the main socket before you open the device!

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2 Basic Operation
2.1 Network Drive Setup
To connect the LAN disk to your network, an additional switch, router or hub may be required. The
USB cable has to be disconnected in order for the network drive to work.
Connect the power supply to your network drive and plug it into the wall socket. Connect the
Ethernet cable to your network drive and plug it into the network switch or router. Next, turn on the
power and wait for approximately one minute for the device to start. Once ready, login as admin.
If there is a DHCP server on your local network, the network drive will automatically obtain an IP
address from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, the network drive will automatically
enable its own DHCP server and default to the IP address 169.254.0.1.
Note
If you experience slow transfer speeds, go to the Advanced Properties of your network
adapter and make sure the FlowControl is enabled and the Speed is set to Auto-Sense.

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2.2 Web Configuration - How to Login
To configure the settings of your network drive, open the web browser, enter the IP address of your
device and then use the web interface. If you don’t know its IP address, use the Nettool application.
Default Login
Username: admin
Password: admin
Important
Before attempting to access the device over the network connection, make sure the USB
cable has been disconnected and the drive is connected to the same local network as your
computer.
2.2.1 Login on a PC
Open your web browser and type STORAGE or if connected directly to your computer, type
169.254.0.1 into the URL field and hit the Enter key to connect.
If you have more than one device connected, type STORAGE-xxxx, where xxxx stands for the last
four digits of the MAC address as seen on the bottom of your device (e.g. STORAGE-BB0B).
2.2.2 Nettool Application on a PC
If typing STORAGE in the address field of your web browser does not work, use the Nettool
application to locate the network drive instead.
1. The Nettool application requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). If JRE is not already
installed on your computer, go to www.sun.com and download it.
2. Double click on the *.EXE file to start the application.
3. The device will be listed automatically and it will display its IP address, device name and
group name. If the information is not automatically displayed, make sure the network drive
and your computer are connected to the same local network and assure that the Nettool is
not blocked by the firewall (javaw.exe requires UDP out at port 14675).

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4. If you have more than one device connected at the same time and the current device is not
the correct one, click Search Next. Otherwise, click Connect to open the web browser and
login to configure your device.
5. Enter the user name and password to login. By default, the name and password is admin.
2.2.3 Nettool Application on a Mac
On the Mac, use the Nettool application to search for the network drive.
1. Double click on the Nettool to start the application.
2. The device will be listed automatically and it will display its IP address, device name and
group name. If it is not automatically displayed, make sure the network drive and your
computer are connected to the same local network and assure that the Nettool is not
blocked by the firewall (javaw.exe requires UDP out at port 14675).
3. If you have more than one device connected at the same time and the current device is not
the correct one, click Search Next. Otherwise, click Connect to open the web browser and
login to configure your device.
4. Enter the user name and password to login. By default, the name and password is admin.

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2.3 Web Configuration - Status
2.3.1 Host Name
By default, the host name is set to STORAGE-xxxx, where xxxx stands for the last four digits of
your MAC address (e.g. STORAGE-000F).
This name is used to identify your device on the network. If you prefer a different name that is
easier to remember, click Change, type in a new name and click OK to save it.
Note
When selecting a new hostname, make sure to use a unique name and not one that has
already been used on the local network.
2.3.2 Group Name
This should be the same name as your workgroup. In general, the default WORKGROUP will work,
but if your workstation belongs to a different group, click Change, modify it and click OK to save it.
Interface language
Date & time
Host & group name
Administrator password
PPPoE connection
DHCP server
SMB service
FTP service

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2.3.3 About Workgroups
For PC users, right click on My Computer and choose Properties. Go to the tab Computer Name to
view your current workgroup.
For Mac 10.4 users to join a Windows workgroup, open the directory access utility under
Applications and Utilities. Select SMB and click Configure to modify the settings (administrator
access is required to access this option).
For Mac 10.5 and 10.6 users to join a Windows workgroup, go to System Preferences, select
Network, click Advanced and select the WINS tab.
2.3.4 Administrator
This is the account used to manage the settings of your network drive. The user name admin
cannot be changed but we strongly recommend changing the password as soon as you have
logged in for the first time, to prevent any unauthorized access.
To change the password, click Change, enter your new password and click OK to apply the
changes. Login with your new password.
2.3.5 Date/Time
Click Change to setup the correct date and time. When SNTP is disabled, you can enter the date
& time manually and click OK to save the settings. Instead, you can also click on Sync from PC to
synchronize the time with your computer.
If internet access is available, we recommend setting SNTP to AUTO. Select a time server from
the list, if required, enable daylight savings and then click OK to apply the new settings. It will
automatically synchronize the date & time over the internet with a time server.
Note
The date and time settings are only accurate as long as the power is turned on. If SNTP is
disabled and you turn off or remove the power supply, the date and time are reset! If SNTP is
set to Auto and a time server is selected, it will automatically synchronize the time at start up.

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2.3.6 Language
Select one of the available languages from the drop-down list to change the language of the web
interface.
2.3.7 Firmware Version
Displays the current firmware and loader version. We recommended to periodically check the
website of your vendor for updates. Also, if there is a new update available, the FW update LED
lights up green and you can push the FW update button to update the firmware.
2.3.8 Network Information
Displays the current IP address, MAC address and DHCP server status of your network drive. In
most cases, the DHCP server should be disabled in order not to interfere with your existing DHCP
server. At home, your router will be assigning the IP address or in the office, most likely a
dedicated DHCP server is already running.
When the network drive is connected directly to your computer via patch cable or if there is no
other DHCP server on the local network, the DHCP server will be enabled automatically (IP
169.254.0.1, Mask 255.255.255.0, Gateway N/A).
Note
If you are using DSL or a cable modem to connect to the Internet and your network switch or
router does not dial-up automatically, enter the PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
account information and click Connect to establish an internet connection.
2.3.9 Service Information
By default, both Samba and FTP services are enabled, allowing you to transfer files with an FTP
application or by mounting the network drive via SMB. If you only use one of these services, we
recommend disabling the other for security reasons. You can always enable it again.
2.3.10 Disk Information
Displays details about the installed hard drive and the storage capacity. If you do not see any
details, it is likely that the drive has not yet been installed or it has not yet been formatted. Make
sure the hard drive has been installed properly and then use the disk utility to format it.

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2.4 Web Configuration - IP Configuration
2.4.1 IP Configuration
By default, the IP Config is set to Automatic IP. This is the recommended setting and will allow the
network drive to obtain its IP address automatically. If you prefer setting it manually, select the
Static IP option, enter your own values and click Apply to confirm the new settings.
Setting it manually is useful when you need to have a static IP address in order to mount the
network drive or set up port forwarding. To find out the correct settings for a static IP setup, refer to
your router settings or ask your system administrator.
2.4.2 PPPoE
If you are using DSL or a cable modem to connect to the Internet and your network hub, switch or
router does not dial-up automatically, enter the PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
account information you have received from your provider here and all local users can share one
PPPoE connection to access the Internet.
•Status: Displays the PPPoE connection status.
•Service Name: This is an ISP name or a class of service on the PPPoE server.
•Login User Name: Enter your user name provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
•Login Password: Enter your password provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
•Service On Demand: The PPP daemon will ONLY connect to your ISP on demand, when a
LAN user attempts to send data to the Internet. When there is no data traffic, it will close the
connection to the ISP.
•Idle Time (Seconds): After a certain amount of idle time, the PPP daemon may disconnect the
link. You must specify this in seconds. A value of 0 disables this feature.

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•Max Connection Time (Hours): This sets the maximum duration of a PPP session in hours
and kills sessions which last too long. A value of 0 disables this feature.
•IP Address Negotiation: The IP address and subnet mask are assigned within the same
network as the PPPoE-enabled DSL modem.
•Fixed IP Address: You can manually assign an IP address to the device.
•AC Name: This is a name for the access concentrator (DSL-AC).
2.4.3 DDNS
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) allows you to create an easy-to-remember domain name
in order to access your network drive remotely. It points to your network drive even when your
Internet connection has a dynamic IP address and there is no need to remember an IP address.
1. Enable the DDNS function.
2. Select one of the available service providers from the drop-down list.
3. For DYNDNS go to www.dyndns.com or for 2MYDNS go to www.2mydns.com.
4. Create a free account with the service provider and register your preferred name.
5. Enter the host name, user name and password into the corresponding fields.
6. Click Apply.
7. The network drive will connect to your DDNS account and update its IP address whenever
it changes.
8. To establish remote access to your network drive when it is connected to a network router
or switch, you need to configure port forwarding (e.g. FTP port 21 or HTTP port 80). For
more info about how to set up port forwarding on your router, see http://portforward.com.
9. You are now ready to enter your newly registered domain name in the web browser and
access your network drive remotely.

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2.5 Web Configuration - Maintenance
2.5.1 Firmware Update
Here you can update the loader and firmware for your network drive.
1. Download the latest firmware and loader from your vendor’s website.
2. Store the files on your computer and decompress them if necessary.
3. Click Browse and locate the firmware (*.BIN file) on your computer.
4. Click Update.
5. Confirm the pop-up message to start the update.
6. During the update process, take no other actions and make sure the power is left on! This
might take a few minutes.
7. Once the update process is completed you will be prompted to reboot the system.
8. Click OK to close the pop-up window and then click Reboot to restart the system.
9. After rebooting the system, proceed to the Status page to confirm the update was
successful.
Note
If there is a new update available, the FW update LED lights up green and you can push the
FW update button to update the firmware. The light turns off as soon as you push the button
but wait about 30 seconds for the firmware update to complete and the system to restart.
Important
Never turn off your device or remove the power during the firmware update procedure as it
may cause irreparable damage!

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2.5.2 System Reboot
This can be used to restart the network drive after a firmware update. Make sure all current
operations are completed before rebooting the device.
1. Click Reboot.
2. Confirm the pop-up message to restart the device.
3. After 60 seconds the page will automatically refresh.
2.5.3 Factory Defaults
If you experience problems and after updating the firmware, we recommended to reset all settings.
Resetting the device will set all settings, except the SMB and FTP accounts, back to its original
factory default settings.
1. Click Reset.
2. Confirm the pop-up message to reset all settings.
3. Click Reboot to restart the device.

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2.6 Web Configuration - SMB Server
You can create a maximum of 16 accounts. For folders and account names, use only the English
alphabet, without any special characters or spaces. The ports used by the SMB server are 137-139.
The default account is created automatically. The user name is “guest” and no password has been
set. Like any other account, you can modify, delete or disable it.
Note
Only the folders on the sharing list will be accessible on the network. Select an account, click
Modify and then use the arrow buttons to add and remove the folders from that list.
Important
Deleting a folder will also erase all the files that are stored inside that directory!
2.6.1 Adding a new Account
1. To create a new account and share files, click New.
2. Enter a name and a password for the user of the new account. Define the access rights for
the new user, Read Only or Read/Write, and click Add.

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3. Select the account from the list and click Modify.
4. Here you can modify the settings and also create and manage the shared folders. Click
Create to add a new folder.
5. Enter a name for the new folder (maximum 64 bytes) and click OK.
6. Select the new folder in the Folder List and then click the arrow key to move it to the
Sharing List. Once it is in the Sharing List, the folder can be accessed by the selected user.
7. You can rename and remove the folders from the sharing list at any time.
Important
Deleting a folder will also remove all the files in that directory!

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2.7 Web Configuration - FTP Server
You can create a maximum of 16 accounts. When creating FTP accounts, only use the English
alphabet, without special characters or spaces. The default account (anonymous) is created
automatically but like any other account, you can modify, delete or disable it.
Note
For FTP file transfers, we recommend using a dedicated FTP application.
Important
Deleting a folder will also erase all the files that are stored inside that directory!
2.7.1 FTP Port
The standard port for the FTP service is 21. If required, you can change it and use any port
number from 1025-65500, however generally, we recommend using the default of 21. When you
change the port number for the FTP server, remember to adjust your firewall, otherwise, the FTP
access will likely be blocked.
2.7.2 FTP Codepage
By default, the encoding is set to English. If you want to store or transfer files with a different
encoding (different language), choose the corresponding language from the drop down menu list.
Click Apply to confirm the selection and change the language setting. If you are unclear about
which encoding to select, click on Help for further details.
In order to transfer and store the files, it is important that you select the correct language!
•Central Europe (CP1250)
Croat, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene and Sorbian.
•Cyrillic (CP1251)
Bulgarian, Belorussian, Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian.
•Latin I (CP1252)
Albanian, Danish, Dutch, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Norwegian,
Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
•Baltic (CP1257)
Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian.