MicroNet Technology MaxNAS manual Save/Recover System Setting, Module Management, Update Firmware

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3-Administering the MaxNAS

5.4 Save/Recover System Setting

When all configuration options for the MaxNAS are entered and the unit is functioning correctly, it is recommended that you save your system settings to a settings file for safekeeping. Should the MaxNAS

ever have to be reformatted or reset, you will then be able to retrieve all your settings, users, groups, and permissions from this file. To access the Save/Recover System Settings screen, select “System” -> “Config Mgmt.”

To save current settings to a file, click Download . The file will download to your computer.

• To retrieve an existing settings file, click

Browse

next to the Upload entry box. Navigate and

select your saved settings file. Click

Upload

 

 

 

 

to retrieve the settings and confirm the operation

in the following confirmation dialog.

 

 

 

 

5.5 Module Management

MicroNet strives to continually improve and from time to time will release additional features, or modules, for the MaxNAS. Modules offer additional functionality without replacing the base operating code or firmware. Modules will either be made available on MicroNet’s website or provided by MicroNet Technical

Support. To access the module management, navigate to “System” -> “Module Mgmt.”

To install a new module, click Browse next to the Module file entry box. Navigate and

select the module file. Click Install to begin the upload, and confirm the operation in the following confirmation dialog.

• To enable, disable, or uninstall a module, check the checkbox left of the module and click the respective function button Uninstall , Enable , or Disable . Confirm the operation in the following confirmation dialog.

5.6 Reset to Factory Default

Should it become necessary to reset all settings to factory default, access the Reset to Factory Settings screen from “System” -> “Factory Default.” Click Apply to reset the unit, and confirm the operation

in the following confirmation dialog.

!WARNING: Resetting to factory default will erase all data!

5.7 Update Firmware

 

MicroNet strives to

continually improve

our

products, and from

time to time will

release

firmware updates for the MaxNAS. Firmware will either be made available on MicroNet’s website or provided by MicroNet Technical Support. To access

the Firmware Upgrade, navigate to “System” -> “Firmware Upgrade.” Click Browse next to the Firmware entry box. Navigate and select your

saved settings file. Click

Apply

to begin the

!

IMPORTANT: Make sure all user data and

 

 

 

 

system settings are backed up before updating

 

upload and confirm the operation in the following

 

firmware!

 

confirmation dialog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents MaxNAS Table of Contents RAID Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Compliance StatementFederal Communications Commission Technical Support Policy WarrantyLimitations of Warranty and Liability Returning MaterialsMicroNet Technology WelcomeWelcome From MicroNet Technology Getting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityChoosing a place for your MaxNAS Unpacking the MaxNASWhat’s Included Getting Started Visual and Audible Indicators Hot plug Drive ReplacementAccessing System Administration for the first time Connecting the MaxNASConnecting the MaxNAS Connect Your MaxNASWizard Installation and Usage Logging USB Copy Management ModeLCD Operation USB Target Mode Adding External DisksAdministering the MaxNAS Administering the MaxNASMain Menu Configuration Tree System Information Status DisplaysSystem Status USB Printer Information The MaxNAS can act as a printAbout this MaxNAS Info Power ManagementAttached UPS Monitor Status RAID Menu Storage ConfigurationDisks Info Description RAID Create Folder Share Configuration RAID IDNFS Perform file system check GrantedStackable iSCSI Host Service To mount NSync Backup Service Auth IDNetwork Configuration LAN1 ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS LAN2 Configuration Network Services ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS Accounts Configuration Authentication Configuration Group Administration Local User ConfigurationSystem Control Functions Batch User and Group CreationSystem Time Remote Notification ConfigurationEvent Logs Update Firmware Save/Recover System SettingReset to Factory Default Module ManagementLog Out of the Administration Interface Change Administrator PasswordReboot/Shutdown Change the User Interface LanguageSMB/CIFS User Access Configuration Connecting UsersConnecting Users Mapping a Network Drive WindowsMapping a Network Drive OS-X Using Webdisk Webdisk control interface File OperationsUsing iSCSI Microsoft Windows 2000 and newerChap OS-X 10.4.10 Host Setup The MaxNAS has been tested Select Apple Partition Map or Guid Adding an Nsync Task File Backup With nSyncSetting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Designating MaxNAS or PlatinumRAID as an Nsync Target Connecting to MaxNAS Attached PrintersSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Click Select a shared printer by name MacOSUnderstanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives General Use Precautions TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Resetting the MaxNAS Frequently Asked Questions Always Back UP Your Data Appendix a Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncGetting Help RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B RAID Level Comparison TableActive Directory Appendix C Active DirectorySupport UPS List Appendix D Supported UPS ListAqua Sola Glossary Appendix E GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary System Architecture Product SpecificationsAppendix F Product Specifications Weight System FeaturesMaxNAS Dimensions Power ConsumptionSource Code Availability Copyrights Licence and CopyrightAppendix G Licence and Copyright Cgic License TermsGNU General Public License PreambleLicence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA