LevelOne FNS-1000 1-bay/1USB Soho NAS User’s Manual
Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2 The FNS-1000 NAS Server...................................................................................................................... 2 FNS-1000 Features........................................................................................................................... 2 Package Contents ..........................................................
Introduction The FNS-1000 NAS Server Congratulations on the purchase of LevelOne FNS-1000, Soho NAS Server. The NAS inserts Gigabytes of storage space into your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fl edged file server. The NAS provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections. And you can add as many NAS Servers to your network as you like.
Getting Familiar with your NAS LEDs LED Function Ready • ON – Normal operation. • OFF – No power. • Blinking – This LED blinking during startup and shutdown. • ON – This LED will be On during the Startup self-test; it will turn Off once the self-test is completed. If it stays ON, there is a hardware error. • OFF – Normal operation. • Blinking – During a software upgrade, both the Status and Ready LEDs will blink. • OFF - Idle. • Blinking – Hard disk is being accessed.
support FAT and NTFS file format USB Eject Button LAN connector Power Switch Press and release to prepare the USB device for removal. When the USB LED starts blinking slowly, it is safe to remove the USB device. Use this to connect the NAS to your 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub. This is a spring-loaded "Soft Switch". If power is Off, press once to turn On. If power is On, press once to start the Shutdown sequence. During Shutdown, the Ready LED will blink. When Shutdown is completed, all LEDs will turn off.
Basic Installation & Setup The following section instructs you on how to physically connect the NAS to the network, and how to configure the NAS for basic operation in your Windows environment. Everything you need to do to get your NAS up and running is covered here. Installation Requirements • Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP. • Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT or 100BaseTX. • TCP/IP protocol. Procedure Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect the network cable to the NAS.
USB Devices You can insert either USB HDD or USB Memory Disk (Flash Memory Disk) to 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 USB HDD, the NAS can recognize FAT and NTFS file format. Removing a USB device - Method A 1. 2. 3. Press the USB Eject button on the rear panel. The NAS will beep. Wait for the "USB" LED to start blinking slowly. Remove the USB device. Removing a USB device - Method B 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Configuring Your NAS Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to configure your NAS so that it is accessible to the users on your network. • This procedure only needs to be done ONCE, by the NAS Server's Administrator. • Other LAN users should follow the Client PC Setup procedure described in the following chapter. Quick Setup with the NAS Wizard 1. 2. 3. Insert the NAS CD into your CD-ROM drive of your computer.
This option is recommended. If this option is used, the IP address or the NAS will never change. You need to enter the following data. Fixed IP Address 5. • IP address - The utility will suggest a unused IP address within the address range used on your LAN. If you wish, you can change this, but you must ensure the address is unused. • Network Mask - This must match the value used by PCs on your LAN. • Gateway - This must match the value used by PCs on your LAN. Click "Next" to continue.
Client PC Setup Overview Supported versions of Windows are: • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP The following items need to be checked or configured: • Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only) • Locating the NAS on your LAN. • Mapping to the NAS Server's storage.
Network Logon (Windows 98SE/ME only) If using Windows 98SE, or Windows ME, you must Logon to the Network correctly in order to use the FNS-1000. To check your Network Logon, following this procedure: 1. Check your Window logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network. Ensure the Primary Network Logon is set to "Client for Microsoft Networks", as shown below. Window Logon 2. Windows will prompt you to Logon to the Network when it starts (boots).
Using the NAS Server's Storage To use the NAS Server's storage, you should "Map" a drive letter to each folder on the NAS folder which you wish to access. The "Network Drive" will then be available to all Windows programs. The procedure is as follows: 1. Open Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places). 2. On the "View" menu, select Details. The Comment column will now be visible. 3. Locate the NAS, as shown below. If it is not listed, double-click Entire Network.
Notes: When you try to access a folder, you may be prompted for a password, as shown below: Network Resource Password Dialog • If your Windows logon name is the same as your user name on the NAS, but the passwords are different, you can enter your NAS password here. • But if your Windows logon name does not exist on the NAS, you will have only guest access rights, and there is no password which you can enter in this dialog.
Tips for Storing Data on the NAS • Change your Windows logon so it matches the user name & password assigned to you on the NAS. This will allow you to login only once. • You can "map" multiple folders to drive letters on your PC, as described above. • You can backup your data to the NAS by copying files from your PC to the NAS. • If you have Windows ME, 2000, or XP, there is a backup program supplied with Windows.
Using the NAS Server’s Printer 1. 2. 3. Find out what printer is connected to the printer port on the NAS. Use Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) to locate the NAS, as shown in Network Browse earlier. Double-click the NAS icon. A printer icon should be shown. Install Printer 4. 5. 6. 7. Right-click the printer icon, and select Install, as shown above. The Add Printer wizard will start. Select the Manufacturer and Printer matching the printer connected to the NAS.
Using the Web File Sharing You can access and download files on the NAS using your Web Browser, even from non-Windows platforms. To access data stored on the NAS using your Web Browser: 1. Start your WEB browser. 2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the NAS Server's IP Address. If using the default IP address: HTTP://192.168.0.100 Note: If the port number used by the NAS has been changed (on the System screen) from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect.
1. 2. Start your WEB browser. In the Address or Location box, enter "HTTP://" and the NAS Server's IP Address. If using the default IP address: HTTP://192.168.0.100 Note: If the port number used by the NAS has been changed (on the System screen) from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. For example, if the current port is 8080: HTTP://192.168.0.100:8080 3. The following screen will be displayed. NAS Home Page 4.
Administration Overview This Chapter describes using the Web-based Administration interface. For details on using the Windows utility, see the Basic Installation & Setup Chapter. The Web-based Administrative Interface To establish a connection from your PC to the NAS Server: 1. 2. Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the NAS Server's IP Address. If using the default IP address: HTTP:// 192.168.0.
Password Dialog 5. Enter admin for the name, and leave the password blank. • To gain access, you must 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". (You can add other users as you wish.) • 6. The default password for the "admin" user is blank (no password). This should be changed. Click the User Password link on the Home Page to change the password.
Users Screen This is the first screen that appears after selecting "Administration". This screen allows you to manage the Users which exist on the NAS Server. • The "guest," and "admin" users are pre-defined, and cannot be deleted. • Users can be members of many user Groups. • When a user is created, a Share (folder) is created for them, with the same name. Only the user and the Administrator group can access this new Share. Users Screen Existing Users Users List This list shows all existing users.
If changing an existing user: • • Enable disk Quota The checkbox has no effect - it will neither create nor delete. This option is only available when creating a new user. However, you can move the user's private folder to another disk (if installed) by changing the location, and saving the change. Enable the checkbox to set the disk usage for the user, then enter the maximum amount of disk space this user is allowed to use. Note! Unless the checkbox is checked, the Disk Quota field has no effect.
To modify the properties for an existing User: • Select the desired user from the list. Their details will be displayed in the "User Properties" fields. • Edit the "User Properties" fields as required. Note that you cannot change the "Create matching Share and Folder" option when modifying a user. However, you can use "Share (Private Folder) Location" field to change to location of a user's Private Folder, if it already exists. • Click the "Save" button to save your changes.
Status Screen Status Screen System System Name The current name. This name will be shown in "Network Neighborhood" or "My Network Places" IP Address IP Address currently used by the NAS Server. Current Status Indicates the current status of the Server. This will usually state "Available" or “Ready” If the Server is not available, the message will say why the Server is not available (e.g. Scandisk in Progress) Printer Current Status Possible states are On-line, Off-line, and Out of Paper No.
Buttons Shutdown Now Shutdown the Server immediately. This will break all existing connections, including administration UI. Clicking this button does NOT save any data you have entered. Restart Now Restart (reboot) the Server. This will break all existing connections, including UI. The NAS Server will immediately restart, but could take a few minutes before it is available again. Clicking this button does NOT save any data you have entered.
LAN Screen This screen allows you to set the IP Address and related information required for TCP/IP networks. LAN (TCP/IP) Screen IP Address Obtain IP Address automatically (DHCP Client) Do NOT select this unless you have a DHCP Server on your LAN. A DHCP Server can provide an IP Address to PCs and other devices when they boot. Fixed IP Address Select this if your LAN does not have a DHCP Server, and enter the following data. IP Address: (Default:192.168.0.
System Screen System Screen Identification Name If you wish, you can change the name of the NAS Server. Note that punctuation and other special characters (e.g. * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. Comment Enter a comment if you wish (e.g. the location of the NAS Server) Workgroup This should match the "Workgroup Name" on your PCs. If the Workgroup name does not match, access to the NAS Server is still possible, but the NAS Server will not appear when you perform a "Browse Network".
Printer Name Enter the name of the printer. Windows users will see this name when they browse the network. Location Language Support Select the language used by computers on your LAN. If multiple languages are used, select the most common. Time Zone Select the correct time zone for your location. Local Date Enter the local date. The NAS Server will set it own calendar according to the date you provide. Local Time Enter the local time at your location.
Enable UPnP Support If enabled, the NAS will broadcast its availability. On systems which support UPnP (e.g. Windows ME, XP), an icon for the NAS will be automatically generated. Port Number.. This port number is used for HTTP (Web Browser) connections to this Server. The default is 80, as used by Web Servers. If this is changed, you should use a number greater than 1024 (8080 is often used). Also, if the port is not 80, you must specify the port in your Web browser, in order to connect.
Advanced Menu Groups Screen This screen allows you to manage the User Groups which exist on the NAS Server. Groups Screen New Group Use this area to create a new group. Existing Groups This shows the list of all Groups. Two groups - "everyone" and "administrators" - always exist. These groups can not be deleted. Buttons Create Use this Button to create a new Group. Enter the desired name for the new Group in the "Name" field, then click this button.
Access Rights Screen This screen allows you to view and modify the Groups which can access this Share. Note: The administrators group ALWAYS has Read/Write (R/W) access to ALL shares. Groups Access Rights Screen Data Group Name The name of the Group being modified is shown above the 2 lists of shares. Accessible Shares The "Accessible Shares" column on the left shows which Shares this Group can currently access. The type of access is shown in brackets. (R = Read Only, R/W = Read-Write).
Group Members This screen allows you to check which users are members of the group, and to add or revoke membership of this group. Note: The "everyone" Group ALWAYS contains all users. You cannot add or remove members. Group Members Screen Data Group Name The name of the Group being modified is shown at the top of the screen. Members (users) The "Members" column on the left shows the users who are currently members of this Group.
Shares Screen This screen allows you to manage the Shares which exist on the NAS Server. A "Share" is a folder (directory) on the NAS Server which a User Group can access. • Only the NAS Server Administrators can create Shares. However, within a Share, users who have access to that Share can create other folders (directories) as well as files. • A Share can be accessed by many User Groups, and a User Group can access many Shares.
Delete Click this Button to Delete the selected Share. Deleting a Share does NOT delete its folder or any data. The folder and its data is still accessible by the "administrators" group. Save as New Share After entering the required data in the "Share Properties" area, use this Button to create a new Share on the selected disk. Clear Form Clear the form, preparing it for the creation of a new Share.
Share Access The screen is displayed when you click the “Access” button on the Shares screen. It allows you to determine which users can access the selected share. Share Access Rights Data Share Name The name of the Group being modified is shown above the 2 lists of shares. Groups with Access This list shows which Group can currently access this Share. The type of access is shown in brackets. (R = Read Only, R/W = Read-Write). Note: The "administrators" Group has R/W access to ALL shares.
Backup Screen Backup Screen Config Backup This facility allows you to Backup (Download) and Restore (Upload) the NAS Server's configuration file. The configuration file contains all network information, as well as the User, Group, and Share information. It does NOT include any information about the files stored on the NAS. NOTE: Using this feature will overwrite (destroy) any existing configuration information. Buttons Download button Click this to download the configuration file and save it on your PC.
Add New Job From this screen, you can add new backup jobs, which be displayed on the Backup screen. Define Backup Job Screen Follow the guidelines below when adding jobs Define Backup Job Name The backup job’s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length.
Share Folder Enter the name of share folder.
Disk Screen This screen allows you perform various Disk Operations on the USB Disk. (No operations can be performed on a Flash Drive.) • Prepare Disk - use this after installing a new disk. The disk will be partitioned and quick-formatted. Any data on the disk will be lost! • S.M.A.R.T.- S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) can warn of impending problems with the Hard Disk, before it actually fails. This test should be performed regularly.
• N/A • No Scan performed on this drive. • 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. You can use the "View Disk Log" button to view the results.
Upgrade Screen The Upgrade facility allows you to upgrade the NAS Server's software. You need to obtain the upgrade file from your dealer or supplier. Note that the NAS Server is unavailable during the upgrade process, and all connections will be lost, including the one used to start the upgrade. The NAS Server will reboot once the upgrade installation is completed. The procedure may take from 5 to 10 minutes. Upgrade Screen Current Firmware The version number of the NAS Server's current firmware.
NAS via the Internet Overview If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the NAS available via the Internet. Features available to Internet users include: • Using a Web browser to view and download files. • Remote management Making the NAS available via the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet via a Router or Gateway, you can make the NAS available from the Internet.
Using your Web Browser from the Internet This is identical to using your Web browser from the LAN. See Using the Web File Sharing for details. But remember: • You must use the Internet IP address to connect to the NAS, NOT the LAN IP address. • If the port number used by the NAS has been changed from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. For example, if the port is 8080, and the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.
Remote Management Connection via your Web browser from the Internet is the same as connecting via the LAN. But remember: • You must use the Internet IP address to connect to the NAS, NOT the LAN IP address. • If the port number used by the NAS has been changed from the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. For example, if the port is 8080, and the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52, enter the following as your browser's Address or Location: HTTP://203.70.212.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some common problems, and the solution to them. Problem 1: The FNS-1000 Utility doesn't list any NAS Servers. Solution 1: Check the following: • The NAS is installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON and startup is complete. • Ensure that your PC and the NAS are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.) • Ensure that your PC has the TCP/IP network protocol loaded.
• You do NOT have access permission for this share. Ask the NAS Administrator to grant you access. Note: Windows uses the Computer name, as shown on Control Panel - Network Identification, as the default Logon Name. But you can create a new Windows logon name by merely entering a new name and password at the Logon prompt.
Appendix A - Licenses Overview Many software components are covered by the GNU GPL (General Public License). Some are covered by the BSD License. • The following table provides details of the various components. • The text of both Licenses is below.
util-linux GPL vixie-cron Distributable XFS patch GPL xfsdump GPL xfsprogs GPL xinetd Distributable BSD License BSD License Information Copyright (c) 2002. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: • Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Library General Public License instead.) You can apply it to your programs, too. When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price.
c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License.
6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this License. 7.
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