Ximeta NetDisk Mini MNC10-40 User manual

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NetDisk User Manual
NetDisk User Manual
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Software Release Statement
NetDisk User Manual for Mac OS X 10.3, Software Version 1, Released 2004, Made in the
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License Statement
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express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ·····················································································································4
1.1 User Manual ·········································································································4
1.2 NetDisk / NetDisk Mini / NetDisk Office Models Covered By This User Manual ……… 4
1.3 Package Contents ·································································································4
1.4 System Requirements ···························································································5
1.5 NetDisk Setup Overview ·······················································································5
2Cable Installation ·············································································································6
2.1 NDAS Mode ··········································································································6
2.2 USB Mode ············································································································7
3NetDisk Software Installation ··························································································8
4Add / Register NetDisk ··································································································· 11
5Using NetDisk Admin ······································································································ 12
6Using NetDisk ················································································································· 13
6.1 Read Only and Read / Write Mode ······································································· 13
6.2 Changing Read Only or Read / Write Mode ··························································· 13
7Using NetDisk in a Mixed Environment ·········································································· 15
7.1 Mixed Environment with Mac and Windows ···························································· 15
8Uninstalling NetDisk ······································································································· 16
9 FAQ ···························································································································· 17
10 Regulatory Statements ·································································································· 18
11 Product Warranty ·········································································································· 19
12 Additional Information and Assistance ········································································· 23

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of NetDisk / NetDisk Mini / NetDisk Office.
-Network storage via Ethernet made possible through NDAS technology!
1.1 User Manual
This User Manual is intended to help you install the NetDisk product(s) quickly and easily onto
your Personal Computer or Ethernet Network and begin using it immediately.
1.2 NetDisk / NetDisk Mini / NetDisk Office Models Covered By This User Manual
1.3 Package Contents
The following items are included in the NetDisk / NetDisk Mini / NetDisk Office packages:
NetDisk
•NDU10-80
•NDU10-120
•NDU10-160
•NDU10-250
•NDC10-80
•NDC10-120
•NDC10-160
•NDC10-250
NetDisk Mini
•MNU10-40
•MNU10-80
•MNC10-40
•MNC10-80
NetDisk Office
•NOU10-120
•NOC10-120
NetDisk NetDisk Mini NetDisk Office
or or
Software Installation CD
Ethernet Cable USB Cable Power Adapter and Power Cord

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1.4 System Requirements
Mac® OS X
•Mac OS X 10.3 or greater
•128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
•USB 1.1 Port (USB 2.0 recommended)
•CD-ROM drive for installation
•100Base-T full duplex switch for NDAS mode (for NetDisk and NetDisk Mini Only)
1.5 NetDisk Setup Overview
NDAS Mode
In NDAS Mode, NetDisk / NetDisk Mini / NetDisk office is directly attached to a 100MBps /
Full Duplex Fast Ethernet Switch or Wireless Access Point (Wireless Access Point applies
to NetDisk and NetDisk Mini only). Each user on the network can use NetDisk / NetDisk
Mini / NetDisk Office as if it was a local disk drive.
NetDisk / NetDisk Mini NetDisk Office
USB 2.0 Mode
In USB 2.0 Mode, NetDisk / NetDisk Mini / NetDisk Office is directly attached to a com-
puter’s USB Port.
NetDisk / NetDisk Mini NetDisk Office

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Chapter 2 Cable Installation
Warning
•Do not connect USB cable and Ethernet cable at the same time.
2.1 NDAS Mode
NetDisk and NetDisk Mini
1. If your NetDisk has dip switches on the rear panel, flip both dip switches down.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on NetDisk to a switch
(100 Base-T).
Wireless users: Connect NetDisk to your wireless router or access point
with included Ethernet cable.
3. Make sure the power connector is firmly attached to the NetDisk and connect the
power adapter to a power source.
4. If your NetDisk has an On/Off switch, slide the On/Off Switch to ON position.
NetDisk Office
1. Connect your Local Area Network (LAN) cable to one of the eight NetDisk Office
Switch ports. This connection provides network access from your LAN or router to
the NetDisk Office.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from one of the Switch ports on NetDisk Of-
fice to your computer.
Wireless users: Connect NetDisk to your wireless router or access point
with included Ethernet cable.
2. Make sure the power connector is firmly attached to the NetDisk and connect the
power adapter to a power source.
4. Slide the On/Off Switch to ON position.

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2.2 USB Mode
NetDisk and NetDisk Office
1. If your NetDisk has dip switches on the rear panel, flip both dip switches up.
2. Connect the included USB cable from USB port on NetDisk to your computer’s
USB port.
3. Make sure the power connector is connected firmly to the NetDisk and connect the
power adaptor to a power source.
4. If your NetDisk has an On/Off switch, slide the On/Off Switch to ON position.
NetDisk Mini
Without external power
1. Connect the included USB cable from the USB port on NetDisk Mini to your
computer’s USB port(s). To ensure continuous power flow please connect
both connectors with your host computer.
2. Slide the On/Off switch to OFF position.
With external power
1. Connect the included USB cable from the USB port on NetDisk Mini to your
computer’s USB port(s). Only one cable is required to be connected with your
host computer when using an external power source. It does not matter which
connector you choose to connect.
2. Slide the On/Off switch to ON position.

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Chapter 3 NetDisk Software Installation
Installation of NetDisk software is simple and easy. Insert the included “NetDisk Installation
CD” into your CD-ROM Drive. Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the installa-
tion.
Step 1
Authenticate
♦Enter Admin Name and Password.
Then click OK.
Step 2
Welcome to the NetDisk Installer
♦Click Continue.
Step 3
Important Information
♦Click Continue.

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Step 4
Software License Agreement
♦Click Continue.
♦If you want to continue installation
please click Agree. Otherwiseclick
Disagree.
Step 5
Select a Destination
♦Click Continue.
Step 6
Easy Install
♦ClickUpgrade.

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Step 7
Install Software
♦When software successfully finishes
install, click Close.
Step 8
Restart your computer.
NOTE: Once NetDisk software is installed, NetDisk needs to be Added / Registered to your
computer before you can start using NetDisk.