MicroNet Technology R8 Application Service Controls, Module Management, Print Server Management

3-Administering the MaxNAS R8

6. Application Service Controls

The Application Server Configuration menu contains controls for managing the built in print server and the Digital Audio Access Protocol streaming media server (used primarily by Apple’s iTunes)

6.1 Print Server Management

The MaxNAS R8 Can share a USB attached printer to your network. The Print Server page displays information about the USB printer for identification purpose. To see the printer details, navigate to “Application Server” -> “Printer. In this page (illustrated right) the MaxNAS will report the make, model, and current status of the printer attached.You may remove documents

from the print queue by clicking . If the print service becomes unresponsive and documents are not printing, you may reset the

printer service by clicking .

6.2 iTunes Server Management

The MaxNAS R8 can stream audio to Digital Audio Access Protocol remote network players such as iTunes, Roku Soundbridge, and others. When enabled, the service will create and share a network folder called “itunes_music.” All supported music files in this folder will be indexed and shared to iTunes and other compatible players. The “itunes_ music” share is set to public by default but you may assign ACLs as to any other share using the MaxNAS folder controls- please see section 4.4 of this chapter for

more information. To access iTunes streaming controls, navigate to “Application Server” -> “iTunes.” The following table describes the controls on this page:

iTunes Service	Enable or disable the iTunes server
Server Name	The name used to identify the MaxNAS R8 to the network players
Password	Enter a password if you’d like to limit access to the shared music.
Rescan Interval	Determines how often the MaxNAS R8 scans the Music directory for new updates.
MP3 Tag	This option specifies the metatag encoding format for MP3 files stored on the
Encode	MaxNAS R8. All ID3 tags will be broadcast in UTF-8 format.

7. Module Management

The Micronet MaxNAS R8 is capable of integrating additional functionality through the use of encapsulated precompiled applications. From time to time MicroNet may release new features, or modules, for the MaxNAS R8. 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. The module format and structure is compatible

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