BROADBAND NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE Kanguru iNAS-100 User's Manual Copyright 2003, All Rights Reserved. This manual applies to 2.12 or later versions of the Kanguru iNAS 100 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support. TRADEMARKS Microsoft®, Windows® and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Novell® and NetWare® are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. Apple® and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Copyright© 2003, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved. LIMITED WARRANTY Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every Kanguru iNAS-100 will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of Kanguru Solutions, the product fails due to damage from handling, accident, abuse, misuse, or if it has been used in a manner not conforming to the product's instructions, has been modified in anyway, or the warranty labels have been removed. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Kanguru Solutions Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA required for service. When returning a product, mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package, and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. In no event shall Kanguru Solutions' liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions offers no refunds for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. FCC STATEMENT The Kanguru iNAS-100 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 according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or device Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance 2 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100 ......................................................................... 5 Introduction...............................................................................................................5 Features.....................................................................................................................5 Package Contents......................................................................................................5 Specifications............................................................................................................6 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Kanguru iNAS 100 .............................................................................. 9 First Time Installation...............................................................................................9 Quick Configuration ...............................................................................................10 iNAS Administration ..............................................................................................14 Connecting the iNAS as a NAS device...................................................................16 Connecting the iNAS as a Router. ..........................................................................19 Configuring a Router for the iNAS.........................................................................21 CHAPTER 3 User Management..................................................................................................... 22 Management. Users .......................................................................................................................22 Network Share Management...................................................................................24 CHAPTER 5 System Settings ......................................................................................................... 26 Network Settings.....................................................................................................27 Disk Configuration .................................................................................................31 System Tools...........................................................................................................32 Statistics & Logs.....................................................................................................33 Server Administration.............................................................................................33 CHAPTER 6 Using the iNAS .......................................................................................................... 35 Accessing the iNAS through the Web ....................................................................35 Accessing the iNAS through a LAN.......................................................................36 Using the Apple Mac Operating System.................................................................38 Using the Unix/Linux Operating System................................................................43 Using Novell NetWare............................................................................................43 Using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) ........................................................................43 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 44 Troubleshooting. Kanguru iNAS 100 - Maintenance .......................................................................... 45 Shutdown/Restart the Server...................................................................................45 3 Reset the Administrator Password & Network Settings .........................................45 Disk Failure or Malfunction....................................................................................46 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown ...................................................................46 Appendix A LCD Panel ................................................................................................................. 47 Displayed Information ............................................................................................47 Checking IP Address, System and Disk Information..............................................47 System Setup Function ...........................................................................................47 Appendix B Web File Manager .................................................................................................... 49 Using Web File Manager ........................................................................................49 Web File Manager Icons.........................................................................................51 Appendix C Quick Install Wizard ................................................................................................ 52 Wizard. Introduction.............................................................................................................52 Screenshot...............................................................................................................52 Operation Help........................................................................................................53 Appendix D Registering a Dynamic Domain Name .................................................................... 55 Name. Introduction.............................................................................................................55 Registration Procedure............................................................................................55 4 Chapter Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100 Introduction 1 Thank you for choosing the Kanguru iNAS 100 from Kanguru Solutions. You can now quickly and easily add up to 250 GB of storage to your network with the Kanguru iNAS-100. The iNAS is a stand-alone Network Attached Storage device that can be accessed over your LAN or remotely over the Internet to share files. The iNAS requires very little administration support and can be setup within minutes. Simply plug in the power supply, connect the RJ-45 Ethernet, turn the power on, and the iNAS is instantly recognized by your network. An easy to use Administration page allows you to define users, user groups, set passwords, permissions, and quotas to control who has access to the files on your iNAS. Small office/home office users can use the iNAS as a file server handling sharing, backup and archiving for all kinds of files. The iNAS has a built in 4 port router to setup a small network and a LCD screen that displays the status for easy troubleshooting. Features · · · · · · · · Quickly and easily add up to 250 GB of storage to you network. Built-in 4 port router and firewall User-friendly web based interface for a step by step configuration Remote file upload/download via HTTP (web browsers) or FTP Automatically recognizes and supports all major network platforms such as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Unix. Remote access through Internet browser. Define users, groups, permissions, quotas, etc. Built-in DHCP, DNS Servers, and DDNS Support Package Contents · · · · · · Kanguru iNAS 100 User's Manual Power Cord One CAT 5 Network Cable Manual and NasClient on Mini-CD Warranty/Registration Card 5 Specifications CPU System Specification Flash Memory DRAM HDD Software LED Indicator System Information LCD Display Alarm Buzzer NS Geode SC2200 266Mhz 16MB 128MB 1 x 3.5" IDE HDD NASWare Router Edition Link/Act, 10/100M LCD High Brightness Panel Two control Buttons for System Management System Malfunction Warning IEEE802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet IEEE802.3u 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE802.3x Flow Control IEEE802.1p Priority Queue ANSI/IEEE802.3 Nway Auto-negotiation 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-Sensing Ethernet Port (RJ-45) 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-Sensing Fast Ethernet Port (RJ45) Portable Desktop 230 (D) x 145 (W) x 55 (H) mm Net Weight: 2kg Gross Weight: 2kg 0 ~ 40oC 0 ~ 95% R.H UL/CE/FCC/VCCI Network Specification Network Standards WAN Ports LAN Ports Form Factor Physical Specification Dimension Weight Operation Environment Temperature Humidity Agency Certification Power Management Power Specification External Power Adaptor (90 ~ 264V) 6 Kanguru iNAS 100 · Front View · Rear View 4 LED Indicators: Power, Error, Network, and Disk Access Power Switch Configuration Reset Switch Power Connection LAN Connectors WAN Connector 7 · Network Status Indicators There are five LED indicators at the lower right area of the rear panel. Each LED indicates the network status of the corresponding WAN or LAN port as below: Color Green Orange Indicates Current connection is at 100Mbps. The flashing light indicates data is being transmitted. Lights up when connected at 100Mbps. If this LED does not light up, the connection is running at 10Mbps. 8 Chapter 2 Installing the Kanguru iNAS 100 First Time Installation Please follow these instructions to install your Kanguru iNAS 100 if this is the first time you are connecting your iNAS to your network. 1. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the iNAS to a LAN port on your network. If you do not have a LAN port available on your network, then you can attach the iNAS directly to your PC's Ethernet port. 2. Connect the provided AC power cable to your iNAS, and then to an AC wall outlet. 3. Press the red power button located at the rear of the iNAS and wait for the system to start up. 4. When the LCD displays "DHCP Linking..." the startup is complete. 5. Pressing the Down Button (Switch B) will display the LAN IP of 192.168.1.254. ...