Administrator Guide

The network address setup is complete.
NOTE: When you change the IP address, you may be unable to access the NAS Manager until you reboot the
NAS system, or for approximately 15 minutes until the network recognizes the new IP address. You can also try
to access the NAS system by typing https://new_ip_address:1279 in the NAS Manager.
Creating Users
A user is a person or group that has access to the shares on the NAS system. You create users after you configure the
network properties of your NAS system.
Creating a Single Local User
NOTE: In a domain environment, you cannot create domain users.
1. Log in to the NAS Manager.
2. Click Users.
3. Click Local Users.
4. On the Local Users on Server Appliance page, click New.
5. Complete the information on the Create New User page.
NOTE: In a domain environment, do not create local users that have the same user name as domain users
unless the local user and domain user have identical passwords.
The Home Directory text box specifies a new directory that will be created and to which the user will have exclusive
access permission. The directory name is the same as the user name and is located in the path specified.
6. Click OK.
Creating a Group of Local Users
NOTE: In a domain environment, you cannot create domain groups. However, you can add domain users to your local
groups.
1. Log in to the NAS Manager.
2. Click Users.
3. Click Local Groups.
4. On the Local Groups on Server Appliance page, click New.
5. On the Create New Group page, enter the name and description of the group.
6. Click Members.
7. Select the members of the group by performing one of the following:
In the Add user or group box, select a local user or group from the list, and then click Add.
Type the domain and group name (domain\group_name) of a domain group or of a domain user account
(domain\user_name) and then click Add.
NOTE: If you are adding a domain group, you must also enter the user name and password that will allow you to