LevelOne GNS-2000 User manual

LevelOne
GNS-2000
2-Bay Gigabit Network Storage
V1.0
Quick Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
ENGLISH....................................................................... 2
DEUTSCH ................................................................... 17
DANSK....................................................................... 32
SVENSKA .................................................................... 47
SLOVENŠČINA.............................................................. 62
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ .................................................................. 76
ESPAÑ OL.................................................................... 92
ITALIANO.................................................................. 108
Default Settings
IP Address
http://192.168.0.100/
User Name
admin
This guide covers only the most common situations. All
detail information is described in the user manual.

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English
System
Package Contents
The following items should be included in the GNS-2000
packaging.
If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact
your dealer for replacements.
GNS-2000
Quick Installation Guide
CD Utility/UM
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
System Requirements
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Vista.
Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT, 100BaseTX or
1000BaseTx.
TCP/IP protocol.

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Front Panel
Rear Panel

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HDD Install/Remove
The NAS Server supports two 3.5-inch Serial-ATA (SATA) hard
drives and does not support low profile or half high hard drive.
HDD Install
1. Make sure the NAS Server is powered off.
2. Open rear cover of NAS Server.
3. Make sure your hard drive is SATA interface and make
sure you back up all pre-existing data before use it on
NAS Server.
4. To install Disk 1 that located on left side (rear view), make
sure HDD top face to left and connector side in front then
slide the HDD into slot.

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5. To install Disk 2 that located on right side (rear view),
make sure HDD top face to right and connector side in
front then slide the HDD into slot.
6. Put the rear cover of NAS Server back to finish HDD
install.

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HDD Remove
1. Make sure the NAS Server is power off.
2. Open rear cover of NAS Server.
3. Pull out the HDD till HDD connector release then the HDD
can slide out of slot.
System Installation
Boot up
1. Connect the network cable to LAN port on the rear of NAS
Server. Connect the others end to your hub or switch.
2. Connect the supplied power adapter to a power outlet and
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rear panel.
3. Power on
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real panel. Press it once to power on the NAS.
4. The NAS Server self-test
The NAS Server will run a brief self-test. During the self-
test, all of NAS Serhing.
5. Booting up
When the self-test is complete, boot up will start. The
Ready LED will blink continuously, and the LAN LED will
blink occasionally. Boot up should take approximately 1-3
minutes.
6. Boot up completed

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When the Ready LED stops blinking, and remains on,
boot up is complete. If the Status (Orange) LED stays on,
or if the NAS Server repeatedly beeps, there is a hard-
ware problem. Consult the Troubleshooting section of the
User Guide for possible solutions.
Shutdown
To shutdown the NAS Server, press the power switch to start
the shutdown sequence. Wait for all LEDs to turn off.
Removing a USB device
1. Press the USB eject button (for USB 1 or 2) on
the rear panel.
2. Wait for the "USB" LED turn off.
3. Remove the USB device.
You can also use the Windows utility installed from the CD-
ROM:
1. Select "Safely Remove USB Device"
2. Select the desired NAS and USB device, and click the
"Eject" button.

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3. Wait for the message telling you it is safe to remove the
USB device.
Note: If the USB device is not removed, it will not be re-
connected. You must remove and re-insert the USB device to
have it re-connected.
Configuration
This procedure only needs to be done ONCE, by the NAS
 Administrator.
Other LAN users should follow the advice given in the
following section.

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Quick Setup with the NAS Wizard
1. Insert the NAS Server CD into your CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
2. If the installation program does not start automatically, run
the program NAS_Setup.exe in the root (top) folder of
your CD-ROM.
3. Click "Setup" to start the Setup Utility. The Utility will begin
scanning your network for installed NAS Servers, and a
screen like the following will be displayed.
A list of all the NAS Servers on your network will show on
the left side. The right side displays details of the currently
selected GNS-2000.
Detected server list.
Select preferred one to
setup.
Current settings of selected
server. Please make a note.
Press “Refresh”to re-
scan whole network for
available interNAS/USB.

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If the desired GNS-2000 is not listed, check the following:
The NAS Server has finished the start up and boot
process.
Your PC and the NAS Server are on the same LAN
segment (there is no Router between your PC and
the NAS Server).
Otherwise, select the desired NAS Server, and click the
"Next" button.
4. The following screen will then be displayed.
Obtain an IP
address automat-
ically
(DHCP Client)
Select this only if your LAN has a
DHCP Server. Normally, it is better for
servers to use a Fixed IP address
Select this if your LAN has
a DHCP server, otherwise
select “Fixed IP
Address”.
Suggested values are
compatible with your LAN.
Suggested IP address is
currently unused.

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Fixed IP Address
This option is recommended. You
need to enter the following data.
IP address - The utility will
suggest an unused IP address
within the address range used on
your LAN. If you wish, you can
change this, but you must ensure
the address is unused.
Network Mask - This must match
the value used by PCs on your
LAN.
Gateway - This must match the
value used by PCs on your LAN.
Click "Next" to continue. The following screen will
then be displayed:
Each interNAS/USB comes
with an unique server
name. You may change it if
you wish.
All workgroups on the
network are listed. You may
select one from the pull-
down menu, or create a
new one.
Set the proper Time-Zone,
Date and Time here.

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Server
Name:
1. The Default Name is shown.
Change this if you wish.
Workgroup
Name:
2. Normally, this name should match
the Workgroup name used by PCs
on your LAN.
Time Zone
3. Select your time zone from the list.
Local
Date/Time
4. Enter the local date (mm/dd/yyyy
format) and time.
Click "Next" to continue. The following screen is displayed.
Click "Save" to save your data to the GNS-2000.
On the resulting screen, click "Exit" to close the Setup Utility.
The GNS-2000 is now operational.
All settings are displayed.
Please confirm they are
corrected, then click
“Save”.
After saving, a final screen
will be displayed.
Click “Exit”to close the
Setup Utility.

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Other Configuration
After the configuration above, all Windows users can access
the NAS Server with "guest" access rights.
However, we recommend creating a GNS-2000 "User" for each
person on your LAN. This will provide each person on your
LAN with their own login (name and password) as well as their
own personal folder on the GNS-2000.
See the User Manual for details on creating users via the Web-
based interface.
Using Your NAS Server
To Use the NAS storage
1. Open Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places).
2. Locate the GNS-2000. If it is not listed, double-click Entire
Network. Then double-click the Workgroup that the NAS
Server is in. (By default, the NAS Server is in Workgroup.)

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3. Double click on the GNS-2000 icon. You will then see a
list of shares (shared folders). You can read and write files
to these shares, unless the GNS-2000 administrator has
blocked access.
4. To create a shortcut to an GNS-2000 folder, drag its icon
to the desktop, and accept Windows offer to create a
shortcut.
Mapping a Network Drive
1. Right-click on the desired share.
2. On the pop-up menu, select "Map Network Drive...".
3. Select a drive letter for this folder, check the Reconnect at
Logon checkbox, then click "OK".
4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and
from the File- Open or File-Save As dialog in all Windows
applications.
You can also use the Windows utility installed from the CD-
ROM:
1. Select "Share Folder Mapping", and a screen like the
following will be displayed.

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2. A list of all the GNS-2000 on your network will show on
the left side. The right side displays share folders of the
currently selected NAS
3. Select which share folder you want to map and select a
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4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and
from the File- Open or File-Save As dialog in all Windows
applications.
Using the Web Interface
The Web interface of the GNS-2000 has three major functions:
Users may change their password to match their Windows
Logon.
Server management can be performed. Default ID is
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Download manager.

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To connect to the NAS with your Web Browser:
1. In your Browser's Address or Location bar, enter
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via the Internet, additional setup is required. See the User
Manual for details.)
2. To browse the files and folders on the GNS-2000, click
Disk (Public data) on the main screen.
3. To view or download a file, click on its name. To download
any file, right-click its name and choose "Save target as..."

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Deutsch
System
Packungsinhalt
Die folgenden Teile sollten in der Packung der GNS-2000
enthalten sein.
Wenn Teile beschädigt sind oder fehlen, kontaktieren Sie bitte
Ihren Händler.
GNS-2000
Quick Installation Guide
CD Utility/UM
Netzwerkkabel
Netzteil
Systemanforderungen
Windows NT 4.0,Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP und
Vista.
Ethernet Netzwerk mit 10BaseT, 100BaseTX oder
1000BaseTx.
TCP/IP Protokoll

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Vorderseite
Rückseite

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HDD Installation/Deinstallation
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Festplatten und unterstützt keine Low-Profile oder halbhohen
Laufwerke.
HDD Installation
1. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der NAS Server ausgeschaltet ist.
2. Ö ffnen Sie die Rückseite des NAS Servers.
3. Stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre Festplatte ein SATA Interface
hat und das Sie alle Daten auf dieser Festplatte gesichert
haben bevor Sie sie in den NAS Server einsetzen.
4. Um die Disk 1 auf der linken Seite (von hinten gesehen
einzubauen, stellen Sie sicher, dass die Oberseite der
Festplatte nach links zeigt und die Anschlüsse zur
Vorderseite der NAS.