Planet NAS-7101 User manual

1-Bay SATA NAS Server
NAS-7101
User’s Manual

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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 1-Bay SATA NAS Server
Model: NAS-7101
Rev: 1.0 (April. 2008)

Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................1
2. Parts Name and Functions....................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Assemble of the Hard Disk Drive......................................................................................................................3
2.2 Connection and Removing Connection............................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Network Connection................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 USB Printer & Storage Device Connection .............................................................................................4
2.3 Removing Connection......................................................................................................................................5
2.3.1 Removing USB Mass Storage Devices...................................................................................................5
2.3.2 Removing USB Printer ............................................................................................................................5
2.3.3 Removing Power connection...................................................................................................................5
3. Setup Wizard.........................................................................................................................................................6
4. Web-based Management......................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Login.................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Quick Setup....................................................................................................................................................10
4.2.1 Wizard....................................................................................................................................................10
4.2.2 Add User................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.3 Add Group..............................................................................................................................................14
4.2.4 Add Share..............................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Users and Groups...........................................................................................................................................17
4.3.1 User Management.................................................................................................................................17
4.3.2 Group Management...............................................................................................................................18
4.4 File and Print...................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.1 File Server .............................................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Share Management...............................................................................................................................19
4.4.3 Printer Server ........................................................................................................................................20
4.5 System............................................................................................................................................................21
4.5.1 LAN Settings..........................................................................................................................................21
4.5.2 Time Settings.........................................................................................................................................22
4.5.3 Turn Off Server......................................................................................................................................22
4.5.4 Information.............................................................................................................................................23
4.5.5 Disk Usage ............................................................................................................................................23
4.5.6 Error Notification....................................................................................................................................24
4.6 Network Service .............................................................................................................................................25

4.6.1 DHCP Server.........................................................................................................................................25
4.6.2 Bonjour Setting......................................................................................................................................25
4.6.3 TorrentFlux.............................................................................................................................................26
4.7 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................28
4.7.1 Disk Utility..............................................................................................................................................28
4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................28
4.7.3 Save Configuration................................................................................................................................29
4.7.4 Restore Configuration............................................................................................................................29
4.7.5 Factory Reset ........................................................................................................................................30
4.7.6 Software Update....................................................................................................................................30
4.8 Personal Information ......................................................................................................................................31
4.8.1 Account..................................................................................................................................................31
4.8.2 Logout....................................................................................................................................................31
5. Mapping a Network Drive in Windows XP...........................................................................................................32
6. Printer Setup in Windows XP ..............................................................................................................................34
7. Mounting SMB Server in Mac OS X....................................................................................................................37
8. Mounting SMB Server in Linux............................................................................................................................40
9. Network Applications...........................................................................................................................................42
9.1 Personal Data Backup....................................................................................................................................42
9.2 Network File Sharing......................................................................................................................................42
9.3 FTP Server .....................................................................................................................................................43
9.4 Printer Server..................................................................................................................................................43
9.5 USB Mass Storage Device.............................................................................................................................44
EC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................................49

1.Introduction
Thank you for purchasing NAS-7101. It is a flexible, economical and powerful solution for your network storage
application. The following instructions will help you to learn more about the connections, set-ups, and configurations
of it.
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.1 Key Features
•The Administrator can Limit the Amount of Available Disk Space Available to Individual Users
•Aluminum Enclosure with an Internal Cooling Fan for Continuous Operation
•2 Standard USB 2.0 Port for External USB HDD and Print Server Sharing
•Supports Windows Utility and Web Base Manage Internet
•Share Music, Pictures, Movies and Data over Network
•Supports BT Download
•Interface: 10/100/1000 Base-TX(Auto MDI/MDI-X), supports auto crossover detection
•Supports most popular OS including Windows VISTA/XP/2000, Mac OS x v10.2.1 or above, Linux.
.2 Package Contents
NAS-7101 x 1
Power Adapter x 1
RJ-45 Cable x 1
CD Disk x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
NOTE: 1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in NAS-7101 packet will cause damage and void
the warranty for this product.
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2.Parts Name and Functions
1 Power LED: Power and access (blue) / Booting-up or reset(orange)
2 Front cover: Covers the opening of the housing
3 Power button: Push to turn on or off NAS-7101
4 Ethernet port: Connects to the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector
5 USB host ports: Connects to USB printers and USB Storage Devices
6 Reset key: Press 10 sec to restore factory default
7 Security Slot: Connects to a lock pin
8 DC In jack: Connects to theAC adapter
9 Activity LED (yellow): Activity status of Ethernet
10 Link LED (green): Link status of Ethernet
11 Plastic Upper Frame: Covers the groove and screws on the top of NAS-7101
LED Definition
LED Name Operating Status LED Color
Booting up Orange
Power ON Blue
NAS Accessing Blinking in blue
Power LED
Resetting Orange
Linked to the Ethernet Green
Link LED Disconnected from the Ethernet No signal
Accessing the Ethernet Orange
Activity LED Not Accessing No signal
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2.1 Assemble of the Hard Disk Drive
1.Extract the plastic upper frame by sliding it out the gape on the top of the case.
2.Unfasten the screw on the lower part of the front cover. Remove the front cover by lifting the clip with a flat screw
driver.
3.Place the device horizontally; align the hard disk drive with the PCB board. Push slowly and gently to the most inside
until the hard disk drive is firmly seated.
4.Assemble the enclosure by fastening the screws on both top and bottom sides.
5.Attach the front cover to the case and secure the screw on the lower part.
6.Restore the plastic upper frame by sliding it into the gape on the top of the case. Make sure the plastic upper frame
matches the direction.
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2.2 Connection and Removing Connection
2.2.1 Network Connection
n:Connect NAS-7101 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or a computer with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
o:Connect the power supply to NAS-7101.
p:Press the “Power button” to turn on NAS-7101. The orange LED on the front cover will light up during
booting-up. This device will be ready to use when the blue LED lights up steadily.
2.2.2 USB Printer & Storage Device Connection
n:Connect NAS-7101 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or computer with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
o: Connect USB printer(s) or USB storage device(s) to this device with USB cable(s). NAS-7101 can
automatically mount the USB devices connected.
p:Connect the power supply to NAS-7101.
q:Press the “Power button” to turn on NAS-7101. The orange LED on the front cover will light up during
booting-up. NAS-7101 will be ready to use when the blue LED lights up steadily.
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2.3 Removing Connection
2.3.1 Removing USB Mass Storage Devices
NAS-7101 wills auto-mount a USB Storage Device connected to it. But you need to manually unmount the USB
Storage Device before disconnecting it. You can unmount a USB drive by Control Panel > Maintenance > Disk
Utility > clicking “Umount” button.
2.3.2 Removing USB Printer
You have to unmount the printer before disconnecting it. You can unmount a USB printer by Control Panel > File and
Print > Printer Server > Unchecking “Enable” box.
2.3.3 Removing Power connection
Press the “Power button” to turn off NAS-7101, and then remove its connections.

3.Setup Wizard
NOTE: This Setup Wizard is offered by the chipset vendor - STORLINK to make easy to set up NAS-7101.
Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the autorun program. Once completed, a welcome menu screen
will appear.
Click the “Setup Wizard” hyperlink; you will see the Setup Wizard dialog box as below. Click “Setup” to continue.
NOTE: If the welcome screen does not appear, click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select “Run” and type
“D:\Utility\setup.exe”, assume D is your CD-ROM drive.
k next section.
Please select your network storag
Press “Search again” button. Setup Wizard will list all network storage in your LAN environment. Please chec
e and press “OK”. User can setup IP address, day and time step by step.
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Please enter password. Default password is: admin. Then click “OK”.
matically obtain an IP address
(DHCP)” when there is a DHCP
You can select “Set IP configuration manually” and enter the IP settings. Or select “Auto
server in your network.
You may change the time zone ntinue. , date and time to your network storage and press “Next” to co
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This page shows the new configurations. If it is correct, please press “Save” button and the setting information will be save
to your network storage.
You are about to change the setting want to keep current settings. s. Press “OK” to save new settings. Press “Cancel” if you
Click “Exit” button to close Setup Wizard.
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4.Web-based Management
4.1 Login
Start the web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the NAS-7101. The Default IP: “ http://192.168.0.100 “
The login window of NAS-7101 will appear, Default login username/password is : admin / admin
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4.2 Quick Setup
4.2.1 Wizard
To setup basic configurations of NAS-7101, follow the diagram below.
1. Language Setting. Specify the language of this GUI.
2. Password Setting. Click “Next” to skip password change.
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3. Hostname Setting. This hostname can be seen in My Neighborhood.
4. Internet Protocol Setting. You may specify a stationary IP address/DNS server address or enable the “Obtain IP
address/DNS server address automatically” checkbox, depending on your LAN configuration.
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5. Time Setting. Adjust date, time, and time zone of your local position. Or select a NTP(Network Time Protocol) server
for automatic time setting and calibration.
6. Wizard Setting Confirmation. Click complete to implement above settings.
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4.2.2 Add User
To add user support, select the Add User chapter for setting. Please refer to Users and Groups chapter for more detail.
1. Add User. Setup user name and password. Check “Crate Private Folder” box for creating a home directly of this user.
2. User Management.Add/remove this user to/from an existing group.
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3. Share Permission. Set user permission of each shared directory. Select a share name from the “Access Denied”
column and click “Read Only” or “Writable” to allow user access right. Select a share name from the “Access Granted”
column and click “Remove” to disable user access right from this directory.
4.2.3 Add Group
To add group support, select the Add Group chapter for setting. Please refer to Users and Groups chapter for more detail.
1. Add Group. Set up group name.
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2. Group Members. Set up group members. Select a user from the “Non- Members” column and click “Add” to categorize
it into this group. Select a user from the “Members” column and click “Remove” to remove this user from this group.
3. Share Permission. Set group permission of each shared directory. Select a share name from the “Access Denied”
column and click “Read Only” or “Writable” to allow group access right. Select a share name from the “Access
Granted” column and click “Remove” to disable group access right from this directory.
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4.2.4 Add Share
To add a sharing directory, select the Add Share chapter for setting. Please refer to Share Management chapter for more
detail.
1. Add Share. Set up the directory name.
2. Windows, FTP access. Set user/group permission of this directory in Microsoft Network and FTP environment. Select
a share name from the “Access Denied” column and click “Read Only” or “Writable” to allow user/group access right.
Select a share name from the “Access Granted” column and click “Remove” to disable user/group access right from
this directory. Check the box “Grant access to all” will enable writable permission of this directory to all
users/groups.
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