Thecus Technology N299 user manual First Time Setup, Initial Login, System Check and Configuration

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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 in instead.

NOTE

To access any IP address, your computer must be configured with the correct IP settings. The IP address should be 192.168.1.x, where x is a number between 1 and 254.

2.The Login screen appears.

3.To gain initial access to the system type in the factory default administrator user name and password, which are as follows:

User Name: admin

Password: admin

4.Press Login.

5.The About screen from the Status menu appears showing product information.

Step 2: System Check and Configuration

Once logged in, you are greeted with the Web Administration Interface, where you can check the N299’s status, as well as configure its operating parameters.

1.In the Status menu, choose the System item to go to the System Status screen. Check that the basic system information such as CPU loading and Fan RPM are all OK.

2.In the Status menu, choose the Info item to go to the System Information screen. Change the System Description to describe your system and press Apply. This information appears on the Login page.

3.In the System menu, choose the Administrator Password item. The screen that appears lets you change the administrator password for the system. Press Apply to confirm your settings.

4.In the System menu, choose the Time item and the Time screen appears. Set the date, time and time zone and press Apply.

Step 3: Configure Network Settings

After setting the N299’s basic configuration options, the next step is to configure its network settings.

1.In the Network menu, choose the WAN item and the Network Configuration screen appears.

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Contents Thecus N299 About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice Safety Warnings Table of Contents Network Management Overview LoginUser and Group Management System ManagementUsing Photo Gallery Using WebDisk Using iTunes ServerFile Backup Remote AdministrationStripe Size Disk Usage Data Security RAID LevelsProduct Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Front Panel Data Transfer Rear PanelBefore You Begin Hard Disk InstallationGetting Started Cable Connections Installation WizardLogin Change Admin Password Start Browser RAID and FW installation Initial Login First Time SetupSystem Check and Configuration Configure Network SettingsCreate Local Users and Groups Select RAID LevelStart Services Create Folders and Set Up ACLsWeb Administration Interface System ConfigurationMenu Bar Menu BarUser Upload Language Package List Language SelectionLanguage Package Upload and Management Product Information Status MenuSystem Status System StatusPrinter Status System InformationSystem Information Printer InformationDisk Information Storage ManagementRAID Information Sata InformationDisk Settings RAID ConfigurationDisk Settings RAID LevelDeleting a RAID Creating a RAIDFolder Management FolderEditing Folders Adding FoldersDeleting Folders Add FolderService Folders Folder Access Control List ACLService Folders Folder ACLNetwork Management WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration Ddns Configuration LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Dhcp Server ConfigurationWlan Configuration Wlan ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration EssidWeb Service Web Services ConfigurationWindows Network Configuration SMB/CIFS NFS Setup Apple Network SetupApple Network Configuration MAC CharsetLocal User Configuration Local User ConfigurationUser and Group Management Adding UsersLocal Groups Configuration Local Groups ConfigurationModifying Users Deleting UsersDeleting Groups Adding GroupsModifying Groups System Management Notification ConfigurationSystem Notifications System LogsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore Time and Date SettingsSystem Logs TimeUpgrading System Firmware Reset to Factory Default SettingsSystem Configuration Download/Upload Reboot and Shutdown System Change Administrator PasswordChange Administrator Password LogoutFTP Server Additional Feature SetupFTP FTP EncodeMedia Server ITunes ConfigurationITunes Server Adding Media Share Folders Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings Adding an Http Task Download ManagerDownload Tasks Completed / Total download sizePage Adding an FTP Task Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Page Scheduling Downloads Deleting TasksDownload Schedule ItemDescriptionWindows XP SP2 Printer ServerWindows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK IP Cam Surveillance Schedule Configuration IP Cam ConfigurationConnect the IP Cam to the N299 IP CameraDesignate a Capture Schedule Page Browse Captured Images Login Using the N299Using WebDisk WebDisk Folder ListPlaying Music Files Using iTunes ServerAdding Music Files Password Protecting Albums Using Photo GalleryManaging Albums and Photos Creating AlbumsWindows XP Publishing Wizard Uploading Pictures to AlbumsPage Page Page Page Slide Shows Exif InformationNsync File BackupNsync Modifiying an Nsync Task Adding an Nsync TaskDeleting an Nsync Task Add Nsync TaskSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceNsync Target Server Setting Designating N299 as an Nsync TargetAdd New Task Thecus Backup UtilityClick Browse this CD Windows XP Data BackupOne-Button USB Copy Apple OS X Backup UtilitiesWindows Tips and TricksMapping a Client PC to the N299 Choose Go Connect to Server… Apple OSHard Drive Damage USB Storage ExpansionReplacing Damaged Hard Drives Part I Setup a DynDNS Account Remote AdministrationReplacing a Hard Drive RAID Auto-RebuildPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart II Enable Ddns on the Router Troubleshooting Guide Problems with Time and Date Settings Restoring Factory DefaultsN299 Chassis Feels Hot Can’t Find Printer Server / Media Server / Download ManagerSimple Problem Diagnosis Procedure Software Specifications Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications For supported USB dongles, please contact sales@thecus.com Support-us@thecus.com Appendix B Customer SupportBenefits Appendix C RAID BasicsRAID Levels Improved PerformanceRAID Level Percentage Used Stripe SizeDisk Usage Source Code Availability Appendix D Licensing InformationGNU General Public License Cgic License TermsPage Page