Wireless Network Attached Storage Device Model #s: WNS100, WNS100-160, WNS100-200, WNS100-250, WNS100-300, WNS100-400 User Manual Ver. 0.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Features Package Contents System Requirements Technical Support 1 2 2 2 2 Configuring the NAS Device 3 Client PC Setup Accessing the NAS Device Changing the Password USB Devices Adding a Print Server Other Configurations 3 6 8 10 10 15 3 Using the Administrative Utility Accessing the Administrative Utility Users System Status Wireless Settings Network Settings System Settings Advanced Setup 4 Configuring the Wireless Settings Accessing the Wireless Settings Settin
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1 Introduction Congratulations for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage (NAS) Device. The Wireless NAS Device adds gigabytes of storage space to your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fledged file server. The Wireless NAS Device also provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections, and you can add as many Wireless NAS Devices to the network as you like.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Package Contents If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact the dealer for replacements.
Configuring the NAS Device 2 After connecting and setting up the NAS Device (see the included Quick Start Guide for instructions), the user can perform custom configurations. This chapter explains how to configure the NAS Device on the network for various tasks, including file sharing, setting up a print server, and changing the password.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 2. Log on when Windows prompts for a network logon. If ESC (on the keyboard) or Cancel is clicked, no network resources will be available. When logging on, a valid user name and password must be entered. If the administrator has defined users on the NAS Device, use the user name and password supplied by him/her.
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 2. From the menu that appears, select Map Network Drive…. AEEE AEEE 3. Select a drive letter for this folder, click in the “Reconnect at Logon” check box, then click OK. 4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the “FileOpen” or “File-Save As” dialogs in all applications. When accessing a folder, a prompt for a password may ☞ Note: appear, as shown below.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Tips for Storing Data on the NAS Device • Change the Windows user name and password to match the user name and password assigned by the NAS Device. This allows just one log in sequence. • Map multiple NAS folders on the computer, as described above. • Backup data by copying files from the computer to the NAS Device. • If Windows Me, 2000, or XP is running on the computer, a backup program is available.
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 5. The Utility searches for the WNAS device. When it is found, another window appears. Click on the “Configuration” button. 6. The Web browser starts up, and the “Wireless Settings” page of the Web Configuration Utility appears. Click Home.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 7. The Utility’s “Home” screen appears. 8. To browse the files and folders on the NAS Device, click Shared_Data or FLASH/USB HDD. • Shares (Folders) to which everyone has access are listed. Access these folders and files by clicking on the folder name or file name. • To download a file displayed in the browser, right-click on the file and select Save Target as…. 9. To access data which is password-protected, click User Login.
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 2. The “Home” screen appears. 3. To change the password, click Change Password. The following screen appears. 4. Enter the required data: • User name - the login name of the NAS Device, created by the administrator • Existing password - the current password • New password - the new password • Confirm new password - reenter the new password 5. Click Save to save the changes. 6. Click Home to return to the main screen.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual USB Devices A USB hard drive or USB Memory Disk (flash memory disk) can be inserted in the NAS Device’s USB port at any time. Once the USB LED on the front panel comes on and stays on, the USB device is available for use. For a USB hard drive, the Device can recognize the FAT and NTFS file formats. Removing a USB device - Method A (USB Hard Drive) 1. Press the “USB Eject” button on the rear panel. The NAS Device beeps. 2.
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 2. From the desktop of the computer, select Start, then Printers. 3. When the “Printers” (or “Printers and Faxes”) window appears, click Add Printers.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 4. Read the on-screen information, then click Next. 5. In the next window, select the “A network printer…” option. Click Next. 6. In the next window, select the “Browse for a printer” option. Click Next.
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device 7. In the “Add Printer Wizard” window, select the workgroup to which the NAS Device belongs. Click Next. 8. From the list that appears, select the NAS Device. Click Next. 9. From the list that appears, select the printer. Click Next.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 10. Select the printer manufacturer and model. Click Next. 11. Select whether or not the printer will function as the default printer. Click Next. 12. Click Finish to exit.
Chapter 2 Configuring the NAS Device Other Configurations After configuring the NAS Device, all users can access the Device with “guest” access rights. This allows access to the public shares (by default, “Disk” and “Flash or USB HDD”). However, Actiontec recommends creating a NAS User for each person on the network. This will provide each network user with his/her own name and password, as well as a personal folder on the NAS Device.
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Using the Administrative Utility 3 This chapter describes using the NAS Device’s Administration Utility. With the Utility, the administrator can check the NAS Device’s status, add or delete users, or create user groups. Accessing the Administrative Utility To establish a connection from a computer to the NAS Device: 1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of “Accessing the NAS Device” (see page 6). 2. The Utility’s “Home” screen appears. 3. To access the Administration interface, click Administration on the right.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 5. Enter “admin” for the name, and leave the password blank. • To gain access, enter the user name and password of a user in the “Administrators” User Group. • By default, the only user in the “Administrators” User Group is “admin.” (Other users can be added later.) • The default password for the “admin” user is blank (no password). This should be changed. Click User Password on the NAS Device home screen to change the password. 6.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Name Enter the user name here. Note that punctuation and other special characters (e.g. * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. Comment Enter a comment here. Password/Verify Password Enter the user’s password in these text boxes. These text boxes are also used to change an existing user’s password, as follows: 1. Select the desired user. 2. Clear the existing values in the password text boxes. 3.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Enable Disk Quota Enable the check box to set the disk usage for the user, then enter the maximum amount of disk space this user is allowed to access. Unless the check box is checked, the Disk Quota text box ☞ Note: has no effect. Users List This list shows all existing users. Details of the selected user are displayed in the “Properties” area when scrolling through the list of users.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Modifying Existing User Properties 1. Select the desired user from the list. Their details will be displayed in the “User Properties” text boxes. 2. Edit the “User Properties” text boxes as required. Note that the “Create matching Share and Folder” option when modifying a user cannot be changed. However, the “Share (Private Folder) Location” text box can be modified to change to location of a user's Private Folder, if it already exists. 3.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Hard Drive Disk Type - indicates the make and model of the hard drive installed in the NAS Device, as provided by the manufacturer. Free Space - indicates the amount of free disk space available. USB Port Disk Type - indicates the type of USB disk connected to the NAS Device, as provided by the manufacturer. Free Space - indicates the amount of free disk space available.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Wireless Settings See Chapter 4, “Configuring the Wireless Settings,” for more information. Network Settings This screen allows the modification of the NAS Devices network settings. Actiontec recommends leaving these values at their MWarning: default settings. Only experienced network administrators should modify any of the setting in this screen.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Network Mask Enter the same Network Mask (Subnet Mask) used by computers on the network. Gateway (Router) (Default: None) If the network has a router or gateway connected to it, enter its IP address here. Otherwise, leave this blank. Enable DHCP Server Function Click in the check box to enable/disable the DHCP server. If a DHCP server is already present, do not enable this feature.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility System Settings This screen provides an overview of the NAS Device’s settings. Server Name If needed, change the name of the NAS Device here. Note that punctuation and other special characters (e.g. * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. Comment Enter a comment here (the location of the NAS Device, for instance).
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Workgroup This should match the Workgroup name of the computers on the network. If the Workgroup name does not match, access to the NAS Device is still possible, but the Device will not appear when performing a “Browse Network” operation. Printer Name This text box displays the name of the printer connected to the NAS Device. Language Support Select the language used by computers on the network here.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility View Log Click this button to view the log file in separate window. The log file is a record of activity on the NAS Device, which can help in management and troubleshooting. Enable NTP (Network Time Protocol) If enabled, the NAS Device will synchronize its clock with a NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server. NTP Server Enter the domain name or IP address of the NTP server to be used.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Enable WINS Click here if the network has a WINS Server. If enabled, the NAS Device will register with the WINS Server. This will allow users on the network to locate the Device through a router. (Without WINS, “Network Neighborhood” or “My Network Places” only scans the local network.) WINS Server If WINS is enabled, enter the IP address of the WINS Server. Normally, this will be a Windows NT/2000/XP Server.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Enable Print Icon If enabled, the NAS Device places a printer icon for its print server in all print dialog boxes. Port Number For HTTP… This port number is used for Web browser connections to the NAS Device. The default port is 80, as used by Web servers. If this is changed, use a number greater than 1024 (8080 is often used). Also, if the port is not 80, specify the port in the Web browser, in order to connect.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual New Group Use this text box to create a new group. Existing Groups This list box shows the list of all groups. Two groups - “everyone” and “administrators” - always exist. These groups cannot be deleted. Create Click this button to create a new group. Enter the desired name for the new Group in the “Name” text box, then click this button. Access Click this button to display the shares members of the current group are able to access.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Access Rights Screen In this screen, view and modify the groups which can access this share. The administrators group always has read/write access to ☞ Note: all shares. Group Name The name of the group being modified is shown above the two lists of shares. Accessible Share Folders The “Accessible Share Folders” column shows which shares this group can currently access. The type of access is shown in brackets. (R = Read Only, R/W = Read-Write).
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Help Click this button for more information about this screen. Group Members This screen allows the user to check which users are members of the group, and to add or revoke membership of this group. The “everyone” Group always contains all users. Members ☞ Note: cannot be added or removed. Group Name The name of the group being modified is shown at the top of the screen.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility To Delete a Member from the Group Select the user or users in the left-hand column, then click >>. Multiple users can be selected by holding down CTRL on the keyboard while selecting.When finished, click Close. Folders This screen allows the user to manage the shared data which exist on the NAS Device. A “Share” is a folder (directory) on the NAS Device which a particular group can access. • Only the NAS Device administrators can create Shares.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Access Rights Click this button to view the Groups which have access to the selected Share, and change these access rights as required. Browse Use this to view the files and folders in the selected Share. If using Internet Explorer, right-click a file to perform standard Explorer operations. Do Not Share Click this button after a selecting a shared folder in the Shared Folder list box to “unshare” the selected folder.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Save Use this button to change the properties of a Share, as follows: • Select the desired Share from the Shared folders. Its details are displayed in the “Share Properties” area. • Change the Share properties as required. Note the location cannot be changed. • Click Save to save the changes. Help Click this button for more information about this screen. Share Access The screen is displayed when Access Rights is clicked on the Folders screen.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Other Groups The “Other Shares” column on the right shows all other Groups. These Groups have no access to the current Share. To Add Access Rights Select the Group in the right-hand column, then click << Read Access to provide Read-Only access, or << R/W Access to provide R/W access. Multiple Groups can be selected by holding down the CTRL on the keyboard while selecting.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Download Click this to download the configuration file and save it on the computer. Upload Use this to restore a previously saved configuration file from the computer to the NAS Device. Data Backup Data files can be backed up from the NAS Device to another network device, or from another network device to the Device. The Backup Jobs text box displays any defined backup jobs. If no jobs have been defined, the text box will be empty.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual View Log This text box displays a log of completed backup jobs Add New Job Clicking this button opens the “Define Backup Job” screen, where a new backup job can be defined. Define Backup Job From this screen new backup jobs can be created, which will be displayed on the “Backup” screen. Name Enter the job’s name here. The backup job’s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Direction Select the desired direction where backing up will occur here: • From this NAS to another device - data on the NAS Device is backed up to remote device. • From another device to NAS - data on remote device is backed up to the NAS Device. Share Select the applicable share here. If backing up from the NAS Device, select the share to back up. If backing up to the NAS Device, select the share where the backup-up data will be stored.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual • Never - disables this backup job. • Every Day - the backup job is performed each day at the specified time. • Every Monday, Every Tuesday… - select this option to have the backup performed once per week, on the specified day and time. • The time text box (hour, minute, AM/PM) - specify at what time the backup job should be performed. Hard Drive This screen allows the user to perform various disk operations on the NAS hard disk drive.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility • Preparing - only displayed after the “Prepare Disk” button is pressed. (See below for details). • Prepared - disk is ready for use. Prepare Disk Click here after installing a new disk. The disk will be partitioned and quick-formatted. Any data on the disk will be lost. Performing a “Prepare Disk” operation will destroy M Warning: any data on the disk. Once started, this process cannot be halted or reversed. Self-test (S.M.A.R.T.) S.M.A.R.T.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual • Scandisk in progress - Scandisk operation is in progress. The disk cannot be used while a Scandisk is in progress. If required, use the “Start/Stop” button to terminate the Scandisk operation and gain access to data on the disks. (To see the results of the Scandisk operation, use the “View Disk Log” button.) • Scandisk completed - The last Scandisk operation has been completed. Use the “View Disk Log” button to view the results.
Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility Help Click here for more information about this screen. Upgrade The “Upgrade” process updates the NAS Device's firmware to the latest version. The upgrade file is obtained from the dealer or supplier. Note that the NAS Device is unavailable during the upgrade process, and all connections will be lost, including the one used to start the upgrade. The NAS Device will reboot when the upgrade installation is completed. The procedure may take from 5 to 10 minutes.
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Configuring the Wireless Settings 4 This chapter covers setting up the NAS Device for wireless operation, including configuring security for the wireless connection. Accessing the Wireless Settings To access the wireless settings, select Wireless Settings from the Administration screen. This generates the “Wireless Settings” screen. From this screen, all wireless settings for the NAS Device can be configured.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Setting Up Wireless Operation To set up wireless operation on the NAS Device: 1. Turn on the wireless radio by clicking in the “Enable Wireless Function” check box. 2. Select “Network Type.” If using the NAS Device as a stand-alone access point, select Access Point from the drop-down menu. If connecting the NAS Device to an existing wireless network (a network access point, for example), select Infrastructure. 3.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Wireless Settings 6. Select a wireless channel from the “Channel” drop-down menu. This option works only if Access Mode was selected in step 2. All devices on the wireless network must be operating on the same channel in order to communicate with one another. Selecting Automatic allows wireless devices to join the network, without regard to channel number. 7. Set up the wireless security (see “Setting Up Wireless Security,” below.) 8.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual WEP Selecting WEP from the “Wireless Security” drop-down menu generates the “WEP” (Wired Equivalent Privacy) option in the Wireless Security section. Here, the authentication type, encryption level, and WEP keys are entered to activate WEP security encryption for the wireless network. Authentication Type There are two authentication types: Open System and Shared Key.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Wireless Settings 128-bit WEP Keys Selecting “128 Bit Keys” from the “WEP Encryption” drop-down menu activates 128-Bit WEP encryption.128-bit WEP requires one or more keys, comprising 26 hexadecimal digits. A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F.
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Accessing the NAS Device on the Internet 5 If the network is connected to the Internet, typically by a broadband router/ gateway and modem, the NAS Device can be made available via the Internet. Features available to Internet users include: • Using a Web browser to view and download files • Remote management Connecting Via the Internet If the network is connected to the Internet via a router or gateway, the NAS Device can be made available from the Internet.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Using the Web Browser from the Internet This is identical to using the Web browser from the network. But remember: • The Internet IP address must be used to connect to the NAS Device, not the LAN IP address. • If the port number used by the NAS Device has been changed from the default (80), specify the correct port number when connecting. For example, if the port is 8080, and the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some common problems, and their solutions. Problem 1: The NAS Utility doesn’t list any NAS Devices. Solution 1: Check the following: 6 • The NAS Device is installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on and startup is complete. • Ensure the computer and the NAS Device are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.) • Ensure the computer has the TCP/IP network protocol loaded.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Problem 2: The NAS Device is configured, but I can’t find it in Network Neighborhood. Solution 2 Try using Start - Find - Computer, and enter the NAS Device's name. If this does not work, use Control Panel Network to check the following: • TCP/IP protocol is installed. If not, use Add - Protocol - Microsoft - TCP/IP to install it. • Check the network Bindings: • Ensure the TCP/IP protocol is bound to the Network card (NIC).
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem 3 When I click on an NAS folder icon in Network Neighborhood, I get prompted for a password. Solution 3 This can happen in the following situations: • The Logon name you used on the computer is recognized by the NAS Device, but the password is not. Simply enter the NAS password, or make the Windows password the same as the NAS password. • The logon name you used on the computer is not recognized by the NAS Device, and was converted to guest, with guest access rights.
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A Specifications Model Number(s) WNS100, WNS100-160, WNS100-200, WNS100-250, WNS100-300, WNS100-400 (Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device) Capacity 160, 200, 250, 300, or 400 Gigabytes (depending on model) Ports 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0, Power Network Interface 10/100 (Auto MDIX) Wireless 802.11g (via mini PCI slot); WEP and WPA-PSK security Standards IEEE 802.3; 802.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual Certification FCC Part 15 LED Indicators Ready, Status, Disk, Disk Full, USB, Ethernet, Wireless Operating temperature 0° - 55° C (32° - 131° F) Relative Humidity > 80% (non-condensing) Limited Warranty 1 year ☞ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2.
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