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Aluminum USB 2.0 , LAN
3.5 HDD NetWork Storage
VPA-3528Net
User’s Manual
ViPowER
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We are your DataBridge
http://www.vipower.com
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual PROPRIETARY NOTICE We make no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for errors con- tained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are res
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual CONTENS Specfications....................................................................................04 Features............................................................................................05 Package Checklist............................................................................06 Hardware Installation..........................................................................07 Configuring LANDISK.....................................
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Specfications Easy configuration and firmware upgrade under web-based GUI. Support Hardware Reset function by pressing the Power ON/OFF key for five seconds. Support up to 5 FTP users at the same time. Support USB 2.0 transfor rates up to 480 Mbit/Sec. Fully compatible with 3.5-inch IDE hard disk. USB 2.0/IDE compliant: Integrated USB transceiver. High-speed (480 Mbps) and full speed (12 Mbps) support. USB suspend/resume, remote wake up support. Su
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Features Drive enclosure made of aluminum alloy to aide in heat dissipation. Support USB 2.0 transfor rates up to 480 Mbit/Sec. Support 3.5-inch IDE hard disk. Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Support DHCP server. Under network environment, it supports one 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. Built-in Ethernet Switch Port, easy to access and share data on the NetDisk Compatible with DSL routers/modems Support CIFS/SMB for Microsoft Network remote users
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Package Checklist The VPA-3528Net - 3.5” HDD Aluminum NetWork Storage package contains the following items: 1. One VPA-3528Net Aluminum Case 2. Two Rubber Stands 3. One LAN Cable 4. One USB 2.0 cable 5. One+12V power adapter connected with one Power Adapter Power Cord 6. One USB Drivers and Utility Installation CD 7. One User`s Manual 8. Package of screws If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for ass
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Hardware Installation Diagram for VPA-3528Net Aluminum USB 2.0+LAN 3.5-inch HDD NetWork Sotrage Red LAN LED Indicator Red SYS LED Indicator Green HDD LED Indicator Green Power LED Indicator Fan Heat Sink Holes Body Case (including Body Outer Cover and Inner Cradle with PCB) Rear Panel Front Panel Rubber Stands (x2) USB Port Connector +12V Power Inlet Reset LAN Port Connector Power ON/OFF Switch ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 7
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Installation Proceed with the following steps to install the VPA-3528Net hardware. Step 1. Remove two retaining screws on the rear panel securing the Rear Panel and Body Case (Body Case including Body Outer Cover and Inner Cradle with PCB and Front Cover). Step 2. Carefully slide the Inner Cradle with PCB and Front Cover off the Body Outer Cover with Rear Panel. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 8
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Step 3. Retaining Screws Rubber Inner Cradle with Body Outer Cover Front Cover and PCB Stands(x2) with Rear Panel The illustration is the Components of the VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage. Step 4. (1) Position the HDD into the Inner Cradle with Front Cover and PCB. (2) Plug the power and IDE cables into the appropriate ports on the rear of the HDD ensuring that they fit securely. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 9
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Step 5. Secure the HDD and the Inner Cradle with four retaining screws (two on each side). Step 6. (1) Position the back of the Inner Cradle Assembly into the head of the Body Outer Cover. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 10
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Note : (a) “Inner Cradle with Front Cover, PCB and HDD”=”Inner Cradle Assembly”. (b) In order to Stabilize and NOT Rock the Inner Cradle Assembly assembled in the Body Outer Cover with rear panel. There are four front and rear bulges in the side of the Inner Cradle (two in each side), and two jogs in the inside of the Body Outer Cover (one in each inside). (c) Put the bulges between the jogs and the bottom of the Body Outer Cover. (2) Carefully slide the Inn
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Step 8. Place the Rubber Stands on the downside of the VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage, and position the Rubber Stand Location Positioner into the Rubber Stand Location Holes on the downside of the NetWork Storage. Step 9. The hard drive installation is complete, and the VPA-3528Net NetWork Stor- age is ready to use. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 12
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage Appliction Personal Data Backup For a single user, you can use VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage as an exrernal Hard disk driver to access your data through the Ethernet. Network File share VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage could also be connected to a 10/100 Base-T switch, Hub, or router to be shared among group users. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 13
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual FTP Remote Backup VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage packs the power of FTP function and this will give you the remote backup feature. If you plan to use the FTP, use the FTP supported by Browser. Type ftp://domain name or IP/ (ex. landisk) in Browser`s Address and press Enter. You will get into the authentication window and then you can key in the user name and password. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 14
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Connecting the VPA-3528Net to a Computer Computer and Systems Requirements • LAN and USB equipped desktop computer or notebook • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/NT 4.0, or Mac OS 9.0 or above NOTE: Do NOT connect Ethernet and USB cables at the same time. Ethernet Network Storage Mode Proceed with the following steps to use the VPA-3528Net Network Storage. Step 1. Power on two computer. Step 2. Plug one end of the power adapter power cord +12V power adapter into an A
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual USB Storage Mode Proceed with the following steps to use the VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage. Step 1. Power on the computer. Step 2. Plug one end of the power adapter power cord +12V power adapter into an AC power outlet, and the other end to the +12V power inlet on the rear panel of the VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage. Step 3. Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port connector on the rear panel of the VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage, then plug the other end i
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual Setup the VPA-3528Net Network Storage Configure your VPA-3528Net NetWork Storage through Web Browser 1 Enter in URL, then Key in landisk in IE and press Enter. The window Connect to VPA-3528Net will appear. 2 Key admin in the User Name Column. 3 Key admin in the Password Column. 4 Click OK button. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 17
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual 5The GUI setup window will show up as below. 5-1-1. Status Segment Click on Status shown on the LEFT side of the GUI setup window to enter into the window below. The window will allow the user to view the status of the HDD installed in the VPA-3528Net NetWork storage. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 18
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual 5-1-2. Identification Segment Press the Change button following the Host Name and Group Name Seg- ment on the System Information Segment to enter into the Identification window. NOTE: Host Name: Please key in “VPA-3528Net”. Group Name: Please key in “VIPOWER”. Enter a new name into Group Name column and click OK button to change to a new group. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 19
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ViPowER / VPA-3528Net User`s Manual 5-1-3. Administration segment Press the Change button following Administrator to enter into Administra- tion window. Administrator: Please key in “admin” (default) Password: Please key in “admin” (default) Note: This Administration window allows you to change your Password setting. If you have made any changes, you will need to enter new Password to enter into the GUI setup window next time. ViPowER / 3.5-inch Aluminum HDD NetWork Storage 20
