TRENDnet TS-U100 - NAS Server - USB User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE...................................................................................4
1. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................5
GENERAL FEATURES .....................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS.....................................................................................7
PRODUCT VIEW .............................................................................................8
LEDs........................................................................................................10
Reset Button.............................................................................................10
Unmount Button ......................................................................................10
2. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................11
NETWORKING APPLICATION........................................................................11
INSTALLING THE STORAGE SERVER.............................................................12
Connecting to the Network......................................................................12
Connecting to a Client Workstation ........................................................12
Expanding the USB Devices....................................................................12
USING THE STORAGE SERVER ......................................................................13
Configuring a Dynamic IP Address ........................................................13
Accessing the Storage Server ..................................................................16
RUN UTILITY- EASY SEARCH...................................................................18
3. WEB CONFIGURATION......................................................................20
WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY...................................................................20
CONFIGURATION -BASIC.............................................................................22
Basic J LAN...........................................................................................22

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Basic J Samba.......................................................................................23
Basic J Time Zone.................................................................................24
CONFIGURATION -ADVANCED....................................................................25
Advanced J Account..............................................................................25
Advanced J Samba................................................................................27
Advanced J LAN....................................................................................28
Advanced J Time Zone..........................................................................29
Advanced J FTP Server.........................................................................30
Advanced J Status .................................................................................32
CONFIGURATION -MAINTENANCE ..............................................................33
Maintenance J Firmware Upload.........................................................33
Maintenance J Configuration ...............................................................34
CONFIGURATION -LOGOUT.........................................................................35
4. DOWNLOAD FILES THROUGH STORAGE SERVER ..................36
ENTERING DOWNLOAD PAGE......................................................................36
SCHEDULING DOWNLOAD TASK .................................................................38
SCHEDULE LIST...........................................................................................40
LOGOUT......................................................................................................41
5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..............................................................42

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your
Network Storage Server, including:
zChapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on the
product.
zChapter 2, Installation, describes the hardware installation
procedure for the product, and how to access to the storage
server.
zChapter 3, Web Configuration, completes the configuration
using the web browser.
zChapter 4, Downloading Files, helps you to set up downloading
schedule.
zChapter 5, Product Specification.
Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are
FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values
depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the
respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS
staff for help.

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1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Network Storage Server, the
easiest and fastest way to share data, file, and resource in your
network.
This entry-level storage server is the value-added equipment in your
network that allows you to control file-sharing needs within a small
office/home office (SOHO) environment. With expandable function
(through its two USB ports) in a compact form-factor, the Network
Storage Server is ideal for sharing data, rich-media files, and for
storage in a small office, remote corporate office or residential
gateway environments.

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General Features
♦Compact-sized design.
♦Compliant with USB1.1 and USB2.0.
♦Provides one 10/100Mbps auto-MDIX fast Ethernet LAN port.
♦Supports “Hot-plug” function.
♦Two operating modes support: Open mode and Account mode.
♦Supports Auto-IP function.
♦Supports IP assignment for DHCP and Auto-IP.
♦Supports IP address filtering for Ethernet access with either DENY
or ALLOW setting.
♦Supports external USB storage (Hard-disk, flash disk, CD-ROM,
MO, and Micro Drive).
♦Provides download assistance, making users download files
without PC and schedule-able (support ftp and http).
♦Supports NTP (network time protocol).
♦Web-based administrative program is stored in flash ROM of the
file server.
♦No setup necessary in open mode.
♦Firmware upgrade-able by Web-based administrative program.
♦Supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Linux SMB.
♦Provide FTP Server service.
♦Supports UPnP for windows XP.
♦Provides an easy-search program for different IP domain setting.

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Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain
that you have:
♦One TS-U100 Network Storage Server.
♦One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country’s electric power
service.
♦One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide.
♦One Installation CD-ROM containing the manual files (PDF).
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local
dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in
case you need to ship the unit in the future.

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Product View
This section describes the externally visible features of the storage
server.
Front View
LEDs

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Rear View
Unmount USB Port
connect the USB
devices.
LAN Connector
plug LAN cable
to this connector.
Reset Button
DC Power Input
plug the AC power
adapter to this jack.

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LEDs
There are three LEDs on the front panel (four for wireless model):
LEDs Description
Power A steady Green light confirms that the storage server is
powered on.
LAN A steady Green light confirms that the storage server
has a good connection to your network.
When it blinks, the storage server is receiving/
transmitting data from/to the network.
WLAN
(for wireless
model)
A steady Green light confirms that the storage server
has a good connection to your wireless network.
When it blinks, the storage server is receiving/
transmitting data from/to the wireless network.
Mode
(green/red)
Off: no devices attached to the storage server.
Green: when you connect a USB device to the storage
server, it starts blinking Green slowly; when the
system has detected the device, it lights Green steadily
to indicate that the attached device is OK.
Red: when you press the Unmount Button to remove
the attached device, it starts blinking Red slowly. If
the last connected device failed, it lights Red steadily;
you have to re-connect the device.
Reset Button
Press and hold the Reset Button for 4 seconds to reset the storage
server.
Unmount Button
Press this button to remove the connected USB device safely.

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2
INSTALLATION
Networking Application
The following diagram explains the application of your storage server.
Network Storage Server Solution

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Installing the Storage Server
Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of operations of Network
Storage Server.
Connecting to the Network
1. Confirm proper operation of the gateway/hub to be connected in
the network.
2. Connect the storage server to the gateway/hub through the RJ-45
cable.
3. Connect the power adapter of the storage server to the wall outlet.
This will supply power to the storage server immediately.
Connecting to a Client Workstation
For some reasons, you may need to connect the storage server to a
client workstation directly. For example, you build a direct
connection between your desktop PC and the storage server to
configure the storage server. In this event, you should set up the
computer’s IP address as instructions in next section.
Expanding the USB Devices
The storage server provides two USB ports that allow you to expand
the storage server’s function, such as connecting a large storage
device.
To connect the USB device, simply plug the USB device into one of
the storage server’s USB ports. Alternately, you can connect the
USB device through a USB cable.

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Using the Storage Server
Configuring a Dynamic IP Address
When you connect your computer to the storage server directly to
configure the storage server, you need to check the computer’s IP
address, and set up the IP address within the storage server’s IP
address range.
1. Click Start and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel
window.
2. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network
Connection window.
Double-click

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3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties
from the shortcut menu.
4. When the Local Area Connection Properties window appears,
choose General tab and select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], and
then click Properties to bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]
Properties window.

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5. To configure a fixed IP address, check the “Use the following IP
address” option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field.
Suggested IP Address is 192.168.1.x (xis 3~254), and suggested
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
6. Click OK to complete the configuration.

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Accessing the Storage Server
Since you have made the connection between your computer and the
storage server, and configured the computer’s IP address, you can
access the storage server through the following steps.
1. Click Start and choose My Network Places.
2. The storage server is named as Samba Server (TS-U100). If
you connect the USB device, it also appears in the window.
Connected USB device;
double-click to browse
contents of the device.

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3. Double-click the web_page shared folder, and then double-click
the goweb item to launch your web browser and enter the web
configuration utility. The login window will show as below.
Login Window of Web Configuration Utility
To enter the configuration utility, type admin in User name box
and admin in Password box. Select the Configure option and
click Login.
TIP: Selecting the Download schedule option allows you to enter
the Download page.
Tip: Administrator password can be changed in web configuration
Advance menu under Modify User submenu.
Double-click
Enter the User name and
password, and select one
option to proceed.

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Run Utility - Easy Search
To access and manage the Storage Server easily, the conveniently
utility called Easy Search is provided in the Installation CD-ROM
under Run Utility. Easy Search is a tool that allows you to set up
the storage server’s connection.
To Run Utiltiy
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive to initiate the Auto-Run program. Click RUN UTILITY.
The easy_search.exe will show on your desktop.
Autorun Screen of Installation CD-ROM

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2. Click the easy_search.exe on your desktop to launch the utility.
The control panel will appear as below.
Control Panel of Easy Search Utility
•Search Device – when launching the utility, it will search the
connected file server(s) automatically, and display the results in
the list. To refresh the list, click the Search device button again.
Clicking the Connect to webpage button will lead you to the web
configuration utility.
•LAN – select one file server in the device list, and you can
change its settings in this field. When you change the settings,
click the Modify button to apply changed configuration.
•Static – when you connect the USB device to the file server,
click the mount/umount button to attach/remove the device to
your system. Click the Exit button to close the utility.

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WEB CONFIGURATION
You can access and manage the Storage Server through a web
browser. This chapter provides you with instructions of the Web
Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your storage server
with the web browser.
Web Configuration Utility
First, login the web configuration utility as described in the previous
section. The Home menu will display as below.