- Thecus 1U4500R, 1U4500S Storage Server User's Manual

Chapter 6: Using the 1U4500

Overview

Once the U4500 is setup and operating, users on the network may manage all

varieties of digital music, photos, or files by simply using their web browsers. To

manage your personal files or access public files on the 1U4500, just enter its IP

address into your browser (default IP address is http://192.168.1.100), and

you will be taken to the 1U4500 Login page.

To login to the system, enter your user name and password, and click Login to

log into the system. You will be taken to the WebDisk interface.

Using WebDisk

The U4500 provides a WebDisk function that allows you to access the system

over the Internet from any browser.

1. In the Login page, type in the User ID and password that were previously

set for you in the Accounts menu. See Chapter 4: System Management

> User and Group Management >

Local User Configuration.

2. The WebDisk page appears showing folders made currently available to

you via the Access Control List (ACL).

3. Click on a folder name to enter the folder.

4. The folder’s page appears displaying files and folders. Click on a file to

download the file.

Folder Page

Item Description

Name Displays the names of folders and files.

Size Shows the size of folders and files.

Type Displays the type of folders and files.

Modified Date Shows the time of most recent modification of folders and files.

5. Buttons on the folder page allow you to create a new folder, upload files

and delete files in the folder.

Folder Page Buttons

Button Description

Up Goes to the previous folder level.

New folder Creates a new folder.

New file (upload) Uploads a file from your computer to the current folder.

Delete Selected Items Deletes selected files and folders.

6. To create a new folder within the current folder, press the New folder

button. When the screen appears enter a name for the folder. Press OK to

create the folder.

NOTE

Before proceeding, make sure that WebDisk Support or Secure WebDisk Support is

enabled in the Service Support screen in the system’s Network menu. See Service

Support in Chapter 6: System Management.