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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. And now, with its wireless capabilities, you can connect to the Wireless NAS Device using any wireless-equpped computer on the network. Compared to using a standard computer as a file server, the Wireless NAS Device offers lower cost, easier management, and increased reliability. Features • Provides from 160 to 400 gigabytes of external hard disk space (depending on model) • Includes standard USB 2.0 port that can be connected to hard disk or flash drives • Supports NTFS and FAT file format for connected USB hard drive • Includes Windows utility program for speedy configuration. • Web-based configuration and diagnostic interface accessible from any computer on the network • Can act as a stand-alone DHCP server • Administrator can limit the amount of available disk space available to individual users. • High-performance file system automatically maintains itself to provide file system integrity • Additional NAS Devices can be added to the network at any time • Supports wireless networking (802.11b, g) 1 Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 2 Package Contents If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact the dealer for replacements. • Wireless NAS Device • Quick Installation Guide • Setup CD • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter System Requirements • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP • Ethernet network employing 10BaseT or 100BaseTX • TCP/IP protocol • Wireless capability (if using wireless network option) Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657 (UK) 0845-65-80411E-mail: 2 Configuring the NAS Device 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. Client PC Setup The following items need to be checked or configured: • Network Logon (Windows 98SE and Me only) • Locating the NAS Device on the network • Mapping to the NAS Device Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only) To check the Network Logon, follow this procedure: 1. Check the Window log on: from the computer’s desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network. Ensure the “Primary Network Logon” is set to “Client for Microsoft Networks,” as shown below. 3 Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual 4 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. Using the NAS Server's Storage To use the NAS Device’s storage capabilities, “map” a drive letter to each folder on the Device that needs to be accessed. This creates a “network drive” on the computer, which will then be available to all programs. To do this: 1. Double-click Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places). 2. On the “View” menu, select Details. The “Comment” column appears. 3. Locate the NAS Device, as shown below. If not listed, double-click Entire Network. Then double-click the workgroup to which the Device belongs. (By default, the Device’s workgroup is “Workgroup.”) 4. Double-click the “NAS” icon. A list of shares (shared folders) appears. Files can be read from or written to these shares, unless the administrator has blocked access. 5. To create a shortcut to a NAS folder, drag its icon to the desktop, and accept Windows offer to create a shortcut. Mapping a Network Drive You can give a share (shared folder) on the NAS Device a drive letter on the computer, such as “F:” This is called “mapping” the drive. To do this: 1. Right-click on the desired share on the Device. AEEE 2. From the menu that appears, select Map Network Drive…. 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 “File- Open” or “File-Save As” dialogs in all applications. . Note: When accessing a folder, a prompt for a password may appear, as shown below. • If the Windows logon name is the same as the user name...