The device can be reset to the original factory default settings by using
a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the reset button in the
following sequence:
1. Ensure the device is
owered on.
2. Press and hold the reset button for a
5 seconds.
3. The factory reset process should take around 1 to 2 minutes.
Remember that this will wi
including user account information and LAN IP settings
Basic Installation
Hardware Setu
and installation information for the
PowerBa
ully unpack its contents.
1. Ensure that a hard drive cartrid
e is inserted into each of the
four mountin
racks and that the cartrid
osition.
2. Connect the su
lied Ethernet cable to the LAN
ort located at
the back o
our network, either via a switch/router or via direct connection
to
uration.
3. Connect the supplied power cord to the rear of the PowerBay
NAS arra
4. Press the Power button on the
.
The green status LED will begin to
ash to indicate that the unit
or the PowerBay NAS array to boot up and to auto
ure its connection on the network. De
rotocols will be followed durin
guration:
a. DHCP client is enabled by de
no DHCP server is available on your network, then
the PowerBay NAS array will take its de
ully connecting to your network you will be able
to discover the PowerBay NAS array on your network. Its de
7. Before you can see any PowerBay NAS array shared folders, you
ust first set up user accounts, or at a minimum must assign
ead/write privileges for the default folder named Volume_1.
This process is explained further below. Once this is done, you
ill be able to discover shared folders in network workgroup
amed “Workgroup”. In Windows go to My Network Places /
Entire Network / Microsoft Windows Network / Work
, or in
Mac OS X navigate to Go / Network
To set up other user accounts, and to con
gure other basic system
settings,you should continue setup using the web-based administration
t
our network and has
been confi
our network environment, it can be accessed
rom any computer within the same subnet on your LAN. Furthermore,
more advanced users may choose to con
gure name servers (such
as WIN servers or DNS servers) in order to access the PowerBa
he included CD-ROM contains copies of the User Guide, as well as
two so
tware applications: 1) MagicalFinder, and 2) Acronis backup
ical Finder - Network Setu
hen first powered on, during the initial boot sequence, the PowerBay
NAS array will wait to be assigned an IP address via DHCP. If it does
not receive a DHCP as¬signed IP address, by default it will have a self-
assigned IP address of 192.168.0.32.
If your router assigns addresses automatically, your router’s manual
ill describe how to view the DHCP Lease List so you can see your
drive’s assigned IP address. Alternatively, you can find your drive’s IP
address usin
ou are unfamiliar with the o
our router,
you may find it easier to use the Magical Finder.
1. Open the Magical Finder Utility and allow it to search
.
2. After finding the PowerBay NAS array the utility will list the
device’s IP address, MAC address and Device Name. (I
the
device is not listed on the initial scan you can press the Re
utton to initiate a Re-Scan)
You have three o
tions:
• IP Setup Button: To enter t
ress Setup.
• Folder Button: To o
.
• Browser Button: To link to the device web con
