Planex MZK-NAS01SG User manual

MZK-NAS01SG User’s Manual
Version. 1.0

Foreword
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in danger or even be injured.
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Remind users to be careful when setting up the product and to avoid damaging the product or its
system programs.
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Table of Contents
FOREWORD........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MZK-NAS01SG ..................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Contents of Package.............................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 2 FUNCTION INTRODUCTION AND QUICK INSTALL GUIDE............................................................................. 8
1. Product Functions.............................................................................................................................. 9
2. Installing Hard Disc.......................................................................................................................... 12
3. Installing NAS Setting Tool ............................................................................................................ 16
4. Start NAS Setting Tool..................................................................................................................... 19
4.1. Display WEB Setup Window .............................................................................................. 20
4.2. Changing IP Address ........................................................................................................... 21
5. Open WEB setup window with Mac OS X .................................................................................. 23
6. Formatting Method of Hard Disc .................................................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 3 COMMON FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 26
1. Adding Users ..................................................................................................................................... 27
2. Adding Groups .................................................................................................................................. 29
3. File Server........................................................................................................................................... 31
4. BT Download / BitTorrent .............................................................................................................. 36
5. WEB/FTP Download......................................................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 4 DETAIL FUNCTION.................................................................................................................................................. 49
1. Language ............................................................................................................................................ 50
2. Status ................................................................................................................................................... 51
3. Basic .................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.1. Time Zone................................................................................................................................ 52
3.2. Password................................................................................................................................. 53
4. Network ............................................................................................................................................... 54
5. File/FTP Server .................................................................................................................................. 55
5.1. Users......................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2. Groups...................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3. File Server ............................................................................................................................... 57
5.4. FTP Server............................................................................................................................... 61
6. Web/FTP Download.......................................................................................................................... 64
7. iTunes Server..................................................................................................................................... 66
8. Media Server ...................................................................................................................................... 68
9. PrintServer.......................................................................................................................................... 69
10. Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 77
10.1. Storage Status...................................................................................................................... 77
10.2. USB Copy.............................................................................................................................. 77
10.3. Configuration Tools............................................................................................................ 78

10.4. Firmware Update ................................................................................................................. 79
10.5. System Reboot .................................................................................................................... 81

Chapter 1 Introduction of MZK-NAS01SG

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MZK-NAS01SG Network Attached Storage (NAS) server. This Storage device can
let you share your files with users all around your network easily. All you have to do is insert your SATA hard
disks into MZK-NAS01SG, connect the LAN port with a LAN cable (RJ45 connectors), some basic settings,
and you’re ready to share your files on your LAN network. MZK-NAS01SG provide the perfect file
sharing/storage solution for medium size business or Small Office/Home Office (SOHO).
MZK-NAS01SG have a built-in Web server, thus you can access its settings through Web browsers, such as
IE, Netscape, Firefox, and so on. You can set up and configure the settings easily and completely and enjoy
the convenience instantly.
MZK-NAS01SG have many features, which includes:
Provide two USB ports for USB mass storage devices connecting
Sharing your files via FTP or Network Neighborhood
Built-in iTunes Server allows you to share your music with all the users on your local Network.
Download functions allow you to download files through FTP, World Wide Web (WWW), and
BitTorrent.
High file transfer rate (more than 100Mbps)

Contents of Package
After purchasing MZK-NAS01SG Network Attached Storage (NAS) server form a distributor or an agency,
please open the package and check that all the components listed below are included. If there is any item
missing or damaged, please contact with the distributor or the agency at once.
MZK-NAS01SG (this product) x1
AC Adapter x1
AC power cable x1
LAN Cable x1
CD-ROM (software & user's manual) x1
QIG x1
Rubber Foot x4
Screw x4
If plug the AC adapter which includes in the product package into a socket with different voltage
power supply, it will cause damage and that is not included in warranty.

Chapter 2 Function Introduction and Quick
Install Guide

1. Product Functions
Front Panel
LEDs and Meanings:
LEDs Status Meaning
Power On/Flashing
After turning MZK-NAS01SG, the Power LED will be on. If
MZK-NAS01SG is shutting down or restart, the Power LED will be
flashing.
LAN 1/2 On/Off/
Flashing
LAN LED will be on when the LAN port is connected, and will be off when
the LAN port is disconnected.
When sending/receiving the data, the LAN LED flashes.
USB 1 / 2 On/Flashing
When connecting with a USB storage device (with FAT32, FAT16, and
EXT2 format), the LED will be on.
The LED will be flashing when copying files from the USB device to
MZK-NAS01SG.
HDD 1 On/Off When HDD is attached, HDD LED will light up.
When HDD is not attached, HDD LED will not light up.
Release Button:
The Release button has three functions: 1. Unplug the external USB mass storage connected to the USB 1
port. 2. Shut down MZK-NAS01SG. 3. Reset the configuration of MZK-NAS01SG to factory default settings
(when pressing Copy button at the same time).
Unplug the external USB storage device: Press and hold Release button for 2 seconds,
MZK-NAS01SG will beep for 0.5 second to hint that your command is detected. Release the
Release button immediately, and unplug the external USB storage device plugged in USB1 port
safely. If you want to unplug the external USB device connected to the USB 2 port, please doing so
by using MZK-NAS01SG configuration webpage. (Tools -> Storage Status -> Unplug)

Shut down MZK-NAS01SG: Press and hold Release button for more than 5 seconds to start
shutting down the storage server. Ignore the first short beeping sound. The Power LED will keep
flashing, and you will hear a long beeping sound. When the Power LED goes off, MZK-NAS01SG
are completely shut down. You can now switch off the power by switching the Power switch on the
back panel of MZK-NAS01SG.
Restore the configuration of MZK-NAS01SG to factory default settings: If you want to reset the
configurations of MZK-NAS01SG to factory default settings, you should press and hold BOTH the
Release button and the Copy buttons at the same time for more than 5 seconds until you hear a
long beep. The Power LED will keep flashing during the restore process. After the restore is
complete, MZK-NAS01SG will restart automatically.
Copy Button:
The Copy button has two functions: 1. Copy the content of one external USB storage device to another
attached storage device. 2. Reset the configuration of MZK-NAS01SG to factory default settings (when
pressing Release button at the same time).
Copy USB mass storage device: Press and hold the Copy button for 2 seconds, MZK-NAS01SG
will beep for 0.5 second to hint that your command is detected. Release the Copy button
immediately if you want to copy the content of one external USB mass storage device to another
attached storage device. During the process of copy, the LED of corresponding USB port will flash
slowly. When the LED of corresponding USB port stops flashing and is lit steady, the copy job is
finished. If any error occurs during the process of copy, the LED of corresponding USB port will flash
very fast. The default source storage is USB 1. You can change the source storage by USB Copy
settings in MZK-NAS01SG’s Web user interface.
Restore the configuration of MZK-NAS01SG to factory default settings: If you want to reset the
configurations of MZK-NAS01SG to factory default settings, you should press and hold BOTH the
Release button and the Copy buttons at the same time for more than 5 seconds until you hear a
long beep. The Power LED will keep flashing during the restore process. After the restore is
complete, MZK-NAS01SG will restart automatically.
USB 1: USB 1 port allows you to share your files stored in the USB mass storage device plugged in.

Back Panel
Ports Function
USB 2
USB 2 port allows you to share your files stored in the USB mass storage device plugged
in. Also, USB 2 ports allows you to format the attached USB storage device
LAN 1/2 Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect MZK-NAS01SG with your
hubs/switches, or one LAN port of your router, etc.
DC Plug the power cord into this port and the other side of the adaptor should be pl
ugged into
the socket.
Button Function Usage
Power
On/Off
Turning On/Off
MZK-NAS01SG
Please do not turn off the power while MZK-NAS01SG is
running. This will cause data saving errors and MZK-NAS01SG
may not be able to work properly. Before switching off the
power, please press Release button for more than 5 seconds
and shut down MZK-NAS01SG first.

2. Installing Hard Disc
Please follow this step-by-step guide and install your MZK-NAS01SG.
1. Please push the button of the hard disk drawer in the back panel of MZK-NAS01SG, releasing the
drawer lock.
2. Pull out the hard disk drawer gently.
3. Place your SATA hard disk on the hard disk drawer as shown in the picture.
Note: When you put the SATA hard disk on the hard disk drawer, make sure the screw holes of the
hard disk match those of the drawer.

4. Fix your SATA hard disk tightly in the hard disk drawer with the screws provided in the MZK-NAS01SG
package.
5. After securing the SATA hard disk tightly to the hard disk drawer, slide the drawer back to
MZK-NAS01SG gently as shown in the picture.
6. Push the leverage of the hard disk drawer, sliding the drawer further into MZK-NAS01SG until you
hear a slight “click” sound.
Note: Please make sure the hard disk drawer is installed correctly as shown in the picture.

7. Plug in the RJ45 cord to any LAN port on the back panel of MZK-NAS01SG.
8. Plug in the other side of the RJ45 cord to the LAN port of your PC or router.
9. Plug in the power adapter provided in MZK-NAS01SG package into the DC port, and the other side in
the power socket as shown in the picture.

Plug the AC Adapter which comes with MZK-NAS01SG in a different voltage power supply will
cause damage on MZK-NAS01SG, and it is not included in warranty.
10. Turning on MZK-NAS01SG by pressing the Power On/OFF switch in the back panel.
Before turning your MZK-NAS01SG on, make sure that your MZK-NAS01SG is connected to the
router properly. If you fail to do so, your computer may not be able to connect to MZK-N
AS01SG.

3. Installing NAS Setting Tool
This tool enables you to detect automatically MZK-NAS01SG connected to Network.
If you would like to set the various function of MZK-NAS01SG, please display the WEB setup window with this
tool.
DHCP function for MZK-NAS01SG is set as valid for the function that acquires the IP address
automatically, in the default setting. If MZK-NAS01SG is not automatically detected, please
connect to the network environment that enables you to acquire IP address and complete the
setting.
1. Turn the Power of PC on and set the attached CD-ROM in the CD/DVD drive.
*Windows Vista
-When ”AutoPlay” is displayed, click ”Run AutoLoader.exe”.
-When ”User Account Control” is displayed, click “Allow”.
2. Click ”Software & Utility”.

3. Click ”Next”.
4. Click ”Next”.
5. Click ”Next”. (install will start)

6. Click ”Close”.
7. Click ”Exit”.

4. Start NAS Setting Tool
1. Double click “NAS Setting Tool” on the Desktop.
*When security warning window is pop up, click “Unblock”.
*When “User Account Control” is displayed in Windows Vista click “Continue”.
2. “NAS setting tool” will be displayed.

4.1. Display WEB Setup Window
1. Click the address displayed in “NAS setting URL”.
2. (1)Enter “admin” in “User name”.
(2)Enter “0000” in “Password”
(3)Click “OK”