Planet NAS-1100 User manual

Single-bay NAS Server
NAS-1100
User sManual

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Revision
User s Manual for PLANETSingle-bay NAS Server
Model: NAS-1100
Rev: 1.0 (December.2004)
Part No. EM-NAS1100

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents...........................................................................1
1.2 System Requirements....................................................................1
1.3 Features...........................................................................................1
1.4 Specification....................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Chapter 3 Setup Wizard................................................................................5
Chapter 4 Configuration.............................................................................11
4.1 Home..............................................................................................11
4.2 Networking.....................................................................................13
4.2.1 Host Name Setting..............................................................................................14
4.2.2 IPAddress Setting..............................................................................................15
4.2.3 Superuser/Password Setting..............................................................................15
4.3 Administration...............................................................................16
4.3.1 SystemRestart...................................................................................................17
4.3.2 HD Format..........................................................................................................17
4.3.3 FactoryDefault Reset........................................................................................18
4.3.4 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................19
4.3.5 SystemTime.......................................................................................................19
4.3.6 Character Set.....................................................................................................20
4.4 Share..............................................................................................20
4.4.1 User Configuration.............................................................................................21
4.4.1.1 ModifyUsers............................................................................................22
4.4.1.2 Add User...................................................................................................23
4.4.1.3 Delete User..............................................................................................24
4.4.2 Folder Configuration...........................................................................................25
4.4.2.1 ModifyFolder............................................................................................25
4.4.2.2 Add Folder................................................................................................26
4.4.2.3 Delete Folder............................................................................................28
4.5 FTP.................................................................................................28
4.5.1 FTPConfiguration..............................................................................................29

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4.5.2 FTPPassword....................................................................................................30
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.........................................................................31

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Chapter1 Introduction
The typical installation ofPLANETNAS-1100 can be completed in less than ten minutes without any
additional configuration of other serversor clientson your network. Withthe features ofacompact,
economical and powerful storage server,the NAS-1100 fitsyour SOHO (Small Office or Home Office) or
personal requirements. It functions as afile /FTPserver and provides an easy way for LAN usersto
backup dataorshare files through Intranetand Internet. The NAS-1100 is compatible with Microsoft
Windowssystems, Linux,and MAC network environment and introduces the mostsimple and
user-friendly setup procedure and operation to users.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
· One NAS-1100
· One AC Power Adapter
· One CD-ROM
· One Quick Installation Guide
· One Accessory pack (Rubber Foot and Screws)
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Note:
If any of the above items aremissing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.2 System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirementswith your equipment.
· Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
· CD-ROMdrive
· Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol
1.3 Features
n Provides a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port (Auto MDI/MDIX) for network connection
n Easy configuration via web interface
n Supports all standard 3.5”IDE HD up to 250GB
n Auto Networking Configuration Utility forWindows OS
n Supports CIFS/SMB for Microsoft Network users to easily retrieve files by using “My
Neighborhood”
n Built-in FTPserver for user conveniently transfer files
n Compatible with Windows 95 /98 /98SE/NT/Me / 2000 /XP /Server 2003
n Supports hardware/software Reset to Factory Defaultfunction
n Firmware upgrade by WEB browser
n Provides three Pre-defined User levels
n Allows up to five online usersof Samba (Concurrently connected) and five online FTPusers
(Concurrently connected)
n Auto-detectHDD for newly installed HDD
n Provides password security forweb management & HDD access

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1.4 Specification
Support Protocol TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, SMB
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
LAN Connector RJ-45 Interface (10/100Mbps)
LAN Speed 10/100 Mbps at half duplex
20/200 Mbps at full duplex
LEDs PWR, LNK/ACT. HDD
System Configuration Windows Base utility
Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape)
Dimensions 220 x60 x132 mm (WxD xH)
Weight 865g (without HDD)
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
Humidity: 10 ~ 95%(non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -10 ~ 70°C
Humidity: 10 ~ 95%(non-condensing)
Power Adapter 12V DC, 3A
Regulatory FCC Class B, CE

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Chapter2 Hardware Installation
Please refer to the steps belowto install your HDD into NAS-1100:
1. Loosing the two screws on the rear panel by screwdriver or hands.
2. Grabbing the frontpanel and separate the HD holder from case.
3. Your HD jumper should be set to Master. Different Hard Disk has different jumpersettings; please
refer to your Hard Disk manual for correct setting.
4. Insertthe IDE connector into the IDE socket of the Hard Disk. Make sure the pin 1 on the cable is
connected to pin 1 on the HD socket.Pin 1 is the red or pink strip on the edge of an IDE cable. The
IDE cables are designed so that it will only go in one way, which will correspond to pin 1.

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5. Push the power connector into the power socket of HD as shown. The power cable is designed to go
in one way, so you shouldn't have any problems.
6. Secure the Hard Disk with the screws we provided.
7. Push the Hard disk and HD holder back into the boxand secure it with the two screws.

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Chapter3 Setup Wizard
The SetupWizard guidesyoutofinish theinitial installationofNAS-1100, andthebasic
configurations for Network.Please followthe steps as below.
1. Insert theCD-ROM intothe CD-ROM drive to initiatetheautorun program.Once
completed a menu screen will appear.
2. Clickon “SetupWizard”hyper linkto initiatetheprogram.Ifthe menu screen is notshown,
youcanclickthe “Start”button and choose “Run”.When the box appears, enter
“E:\Utility\setup.exe”(Suppose “E”is your CD-ROM drive). You will see theWelcome
screen as below.Please click “Next”to continue.
3. Plugthecircle end ofpoweradapter firmlyintotherearpanel ofNAS-1100, and the other
end into apower outlet. Press the Power button on NAS-1100 andmakesure Power LED
is light on.

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Note:
ONLYuse the power adaptersupplied with the NAS-
1100. Otherwise, the productmay
be damaged.
4. Connect NAS-1100 toyour switch or hub and make sure theLNK/ACT LED is light on.

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5. Press “Next”to start the scan.
6. The SetupWizard will scanavailable NAS-1100 in your network.

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7. The screen will showyou the available NAS-1100.Please select the device youwant to
setup and click “Next”to continue.
Note: There will be two status ofthe “Reachable?”field.
Reachable Status Action
Yes NAS-1100 networksetting is compatible
with your LAN.
Creating two shortcuts to access
and setup the NAS-1100.
No NAS-1100 networksetting is not compatible
with your LAN.
Set a new IPaddress to NAS-1100
and creating two shortcuts to
access
and setup the NAS-1100.
8. Ifthe “Reachable”optionis “No”,you will seethis screen. Please enter theNAS-1100
administrator user nameand password andclick “Next”.The default usernameand
passwordare both “admin”.

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9. The NAS-1100installationis completed. This dialogboxpromptsyouthat setupwizardwill
add two shortcutson you desktop, you can configure more advance settings by clickthose
shortcuts. Please press “OK”.
10.Please click “OK”to open the shortcut or “Cancel”to finish thesetupwizardwithout
opening shortcut.
11.Youwill find two shortcuts onyour desktop.
You can start to useNAS-1100 or setup further settings byclicking on the respective buttons.
Note1: the above twoshortcuts are createdaccording to current IP address ofNAS-1100. If
you change the IPofNAS-1100 afterward, the previouslycreated shortcuts are useless. You

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must run the Setup Wizard again to createnew shortcuts.
Note 2: theSetupWizard will detect your HD content,but onlyfor thefirst partition. It is
recommended that do not partition the HD.
To use the storage space ofNAS-1100,you can doubleclickon the “Access MyNetworkHD -
NAS-1100”icon.Adialogbox will pop up and askfor username/password.
There are threepre-definedaccounts available:
all: able to read and write all folders inNAS-1100
power: able to read andwrite the folder named “share”only
guest: able toreadthefolder named “share”only
The passwords of the above accountsare identical withtheaccount names. For example, the
passwordfor account “all”is “all”.

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Chapter4 Configuration
The NAS-1100 provides aweb-based configuration interface and you can simply access it by double
click on the “Setup MyNetworkHD –NAS-1100”icon on desktop. Adialog boxwill pop up and ask for
username/password. The default user name and password are both “admin”.
4.1 Home
On this screen, you can see the general information of your NAS-1100 including Host Name, IP address,
and Firmware Version. You can also access other configuration screens here.

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Options Description
Status
Host Name The identification of the NAS-1100 showing on the “My Neighborhood”.
IPAddress IPAddress of this NAS-1100.
Version Firmware version.
Check and repair MS-DOS file system
ShowHDD file
system status
When the NAS-1100 does not shut down properly (such as power off the device by
unplugging the power adapter), the NAS-1100 will automatically check and repair
MS-
DOS file system to ensure the system integrity. Please wait forsystem completing
this process.
NOTE: the checking time will be different depending on different HDD size. For
example, 20GB HDD/ 1 Min, 250GB HDD/ 12Mins. If the NAS-1100 system
fails to repair your HDD file system, please unplug the HDD and connect to a
desktop PC with Windows OS. Windows will run scandisk to repair your HDD.
If you click on the “Click here for more information…” hyper link, the screen will showyouthe current
device status as below.

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Options Description
Host Name The identification of the NAS-1100 showing on the “My Network Neighborhood”.
IPAddress IPAddress of this NAS-1000.
HD used (%) The usage percentage of HDD.
Up-time The estimate time of system operating period.
Version Current firmware version.
Samba UsersThe number of users who is accessing the NAS-1100 from “My Network
Neighborhood”.You can have maxfive online users to access NAS-1100 at the
same time.
FTPUsers The number of users who is connected to NAS-
1100 by FTPsession. You can have
maxfive online users to access NAS-1100 at the same time.
4.2 Networking
In this option, you can setup the networking configurations of NAS-1100.

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4.2.1Host NameSetting
Parameters Description
Host Name Identification ofNAS-1100 representson “My Network Neighborhood”.
Work Group The name of the workgroup which NAS-1100 is located.
Description Brief description of the NAS-1100.

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4.2.2IP Address Setting
Parameters Description
IPAddress Designate the NAS-1100 s IP Address. This IPAddress should be unique in your
network. The default IPAddress is 192.168.1.1.
Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway Specify the gateway IPin yournetwork.
DNS Server This is the ISP sDNS server IP address that
they gave you; or you can specify your
own preferred DNS server IPaddress.
4.2.3Superuser/Password Setting
This page allows you to change the username and password which are used to access the web
interface of NAS-1100. Please do not confuse this screen with the following “Share”screen. The user
account created in “Share”screen is foraccess the storage space of NAS-1100. You should not grant
web access privilege to common users.

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Parameters Description
Superuser name The administrative username to access the web interface of NAS-1100.
Old Password Enter the old password here.
NewPassword Enter the newpassword here.
Confirm Password Please enter the newpassword here again to confirm.
4.3 Administration
In this screen, you can manage the NAS-1100 with some useful tools.