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Thecus N299
User’s Manual
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Copyright and Trademark Notice Thecus and other names of Thecus products are registered trademarks of Thecus Technology Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, iTunes and Apple OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2007 Thecus Technology Corporation. All right
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Safety Warnings For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings: Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your N299. Your N299 is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt to repair it under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact your vendor for details. DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the power cord in a
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Table of Contents Copyright and Trademark Notice ................................................... 2 About This Manual......................................................................... 2 Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2 Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 3 Table of Contents .......................................................................... 4 Chapter 1: I
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Folder Management ............................................................................ 26 Adding Folders .......................................................................................... 27 Editing Folders .......................................................................................... 27 Deleting Folders ........................................................................................ 27 Folder Access Control List (ACL) .....................................
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Using WebDisk ....................................................................................61 Using iTunes® Server..........................................................................62 Adding Music Files .............................................................................. 62 Playing Music Files.............................................................................. 62 Using Photo Gallery.............................................................................
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Data Security..................................................................................... 87 RAID Levels.........................................................................................87 RAID 0.............................................................................................. 87 RAID 1.............................................................................................. 88 JBOD ..............................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Thank you for choosing the Thecus N299 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N299 is an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to storing and distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID features that provide data security and recovery. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network efficiency, allowing the N299 to take over file management functions. The N299’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple languages, and its built-
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Backup Server Don’t leave precious data to chance. With advanced backup capabilities, you can easily upload mission critical files to the N299, and even automate your backup tasks for true peace-of-mind. To find out how to backup your files with the N299, refer to Chapter 5: Using the N299 > File Backup. Download Manager Tired having downloads take up all of your bandwidth when you need it most? With the N299’s Download Manager, you can let the N299 complete your BT, HTTP, and FTP dur
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Front Panel The N299’s front panel displays the unit’s array of status LEDs, and is also where you’ll find the power button and USB port. See the table below for a detailed explanation of each: Item Description Power LED • Solid blue: N299 is powered on System Status LED • Blinking orange: system is starting up • Blinking red: system error • Off: system startup complete; system operating normally HDD1 LED • Solid blue: HDD 1 detected • Blinking blue: Active HDD 1 data transfer
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o Blinking red (5 seconds): USB device connection failure • Data Transfer o Blinking blue: Active data transfer o Blinking red: USB device read/write error USB Port • USB 2.0 port for USB storage expansion. Power Button • Power on/off N299 Rear Panel The rear panel of the N299 houses the USB and Ethernet connections, as well as the power connector. See the table below for descriptions of each: Item Description Power Connector • Connect the included power cord to this connecto
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Chapter 2: Getting Started Overview Your N299 is designed for complete ease-of-use. To help you get started, the following chapter will help you get your N299 up and running in no time. Please read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation. Before You Begin Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions: 1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of the manual. 2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during installa
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Cable Connections Make the following connections on the Thecus N299 and then power up the unit: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the back panel of the N299. 2. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protected socket. 3. Press the power button on the front panel to power on the N299. 4. Make sure system is running properly by checking all front panel LEDs for an
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b. Login Login into N299 with administrator’s account and password. c. Network Setting Name your N299 system and configure the network IP address. You can choose either fixed IP or DHCP. 14
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d. Change Admin Password e. Start Browser Access the current N299 administrator Web User Interface pressing the “Start Browser” button. 15
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f. RAID and FW installation Please config the RAID first then carry on with FW installation to complete setup procedure. The Thecus Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running Windows XP/2000 or Mac OSX or later. Users with other operating systems will need to install NOTE the Thecus Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems before using the unit. 16
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First Time Setup Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and powered on, you can now configure the Thecus N299 so that it is accessible to your network users. Follow the steps below for initial software setup. Step 1: Initial Login Make sure your network is connected to the Internet and access the N299 Login webpage: 1. Type in the default IP address http://192.168.1.100 in your browser’s address line. If you have changed the N299’s IP address, type this i
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2. Set host name and specify the domain name. 3. Enable DHCP for setting the IP automatically or Disable DHCP to enter your own IP settings. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the LAN item under the Network menu to configure the LAN port. 5. In the Network menu, choose the Service item and the Service Support screen appears. 6. Enable or Disable each protocol according to your requirements. Press Apply to confirm the setting. • For normal usage, enabling all protocols is recommen
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3. Press the Apply button for each user and they will be added to the user list. 4. From the Accounts menu, choose Groups item and the Local Group Configuration screen appears. Click Add to add a new group. 5. Enter a group name in the Group Name box and click Apply to add the group to the group list. For more on managing users, go to Chapter 3: System Management > User and Group Management. Step 6: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs Once users are introduced into your network, you ca
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Chapter 3: System Configuration Overview The N299 provides an easily accessible web management interface. With it, you can configure and monitor the N299 anywhere on the network. Web Administration Interface Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the N299 Login Page: 1. Type the N299’s IP address into your browser. (Default IP address is http://192.168.1.100) Your computer’s network IP address must be on the same subnet as the N299. If the N299 has def
