IOGear BOSS GNS1000 GNS1000 GNS1000 User manual

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BOSS™(Broadband Office Storage Server)
a Network Server Appliance (NSA)
User Manual

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Package Content and System Requirements
Overview
Features
Benefits and Key Features
1. Pictorial Introduction
1.1 Front View
1.2 Back View
2. Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.2 Check your Computer First
2.3 Connecting to the Web-Based Manager
2.4 Web-Based Manager – Basic
3. Configuration Hierachy
3.1 Overview of Configuration Menu
3.2 Power Management
4. Network Settings
4.1 DHCP Server
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4.2 IP Alias
4.3 Multiple NAT
4.4 Route Settings
4.5DDNS
5. FireWall Settings
5.1 Virtual Server Settings
5.2 URL Filter Setup
5.3IPFilterSetup
5.4 Denial of Service
6. VPN Settings
6.1 IP Sec Settings
6.2PPTP Settings
7. User Management
7.1 Users
7.2 Group
8. NAS Management
8.1 HD Initialization Wizard
8.2 Advanced
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8.3 File Sharing
9. System Management
9.1 Administrator Settings
9.2 Event Report Settings
9.3 Firmware Update
9.4 Time Settings
9.5SNMP
10. System Report
10.1 System Information
10.2 System Log
10.3 URL Log
10.4 DHCP Lease Report
Care and Handling
Troubleshootoing
Technical Support
Appendix
Specification
Radio and TV Interference
Limited Warranty
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Package Content and System Requirements
This package contains:
• 1 Network Server Appliance
• 1 Power Adapter and Cable
• 1 Ethernet cable (CAT5)
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 1 Warranty/Registration Card
System Requirements:
Macintosh Users:
• Mac OS X (10.2) or greater
• Internet Explorer 5.2 or newer
PC Users:
• Windows®98SE, 2000, ME, XP
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer
Other:
• Computer with web browser, preferably with
the latest version of Internet Explorer

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Overview
This chapter introduces the specifications, features, and benefits of the BOSS™ network server appliance.
The Integrated server services such as a Network Address Translator (NAT), Virtual Private Network (VPN),
SPI Firewall, and File Server make this one of the most sophisticated server appliances on the market today.
The BOSS™ network server appliance allows a group of trusted computers and networks to connect
quickly and safely. With the BOSS™ network server appliance, Network Administrators as well as home
users can save time in establishing some of the most common services done on servers costing thousands
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Connection Sharing
• Flexible Address Space for NAT service
• IP Alias
• Multiple NAT
Virtual Private Network
• 20 IPSec Tunnels Available
• PPTP Server / Client
Firewall
• SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
• Prevent Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
• Packet/URL Filtering
• Access Control, Virtual Server
System Management
• Web-based Management for Configuring
System
• Firmware Update via HTTP
• Reset To Factory Settings
• Event Alert and Logs
• Statistics of Network Flow
• System Information
Features
Services
• DHCP Client/Server
• Proxy DNS
• RIP
Network
• Programmable Static Route
• Network Protocols Supported: PPPoE, TCP,
UDP, ICMP, ARP, IP
PPP Authentication
• PAP, CHAP, MS CHAPv2
Real Time Clock
File Sharing
• Supports Common Internet File System(CIFS),
Apple(AFP), NFS
User Management
• Local User Account Management
Power Management
• Support Mechanical Off/Soft Off/Sleeping/
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BenefitsandKeyFeatures
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
With Virtual Private Network, an enterprise can establish a dedicated tunnel among branch offices and/or mobile
employees. All data is encrypted and decrypted via the pre-defined dedicated tunnel. This prevents hackers
from stealing private information in the public network. With this functionality, any sub-network can be grouped
as though it is in the same network.
SPI Firewall
The BOSS™ network sever appliance provides a powerful firewall capable of preventing hackers from attack-
ing the gateway or internal network, so many famous DoS attacks can be detected and prevented. Whenever
an attack is detected, the system will alert the network manager/home user that an attack has occurred. The
network administrator or home user can then inspect the log information to find the IP address that sent the
packets.
Easy Installation
In order to facilitate use of the Network Server Appliance, the product comes with default settings that allow most
network administrators to install it without any modifications. If the network manager needs to modify any of the
settings, the Network Server Appliance provides an intuitive Web-based user interface to facilitate any changes.
High Performance
For encryption and decryption, the NSA uses a high-speed RISC processor for real-time results. The unit’s
Ethernet ports support 10/100Mbps transfer rates, enablery the system to route network packets quickly.

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Auto Switching of Cable Type
Two types of cables, straight through and crossed-over, are used to connect Ethernet devices. In the past,
network managers needed to maintain the two types of cables or customize them as needed.The BOSS™ uses
new innovative technology that auto-detects which type of cable is being used and adjusts the ports accordingly.
Ethernet devices thus can be connected together regardless of which type of cables are being used.
Network Attached Storage
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is the concept of simple shared storage on a network. NAS transfers data
using industry standard file sharing protocols such as CIFS, AFP, NFS and FTP. Files can be shared simulta-
neously by clients regardless of the operating system they are using or the network server they are attached
to. This solution provides convenient common storage resources.
Dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS)
Dynamic DNS allows anyone to reach your host by the name only. Dynamic DNS will map that name to your
current IP address, which changes each time you dial your Internet service provider.With a URL that stays the
same all the time regardless of the IP address your, options become almost as unlimited as a normal content
provider like www.indiatimes.com or www.yahoo.com.
DMZ
DMZ is a host that provides a nonrestrictive zone between a company’s private network and the outside public
network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. It acts as a
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