Thecus Technology N299 user manual ITunes Server, Media Server, ITunes Configuration

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iTunes® Server

With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N299 enables digital music to be shared and played anywhere on the network!

From the Network menu, choose the iTunes item, and the iTunes Configuration screen appears. You may enable or disable the iTunes Service from here. Once

enabled, enter correct information for each field and press Apply to save your changes. See the following table for detailed descriptions of each field:

iTunes Configuration

Item

Description

iTunes

Enable or disable the iTunes Server.

Server Name

Name used to identify the N299 to iTunes clients.

Password

Enter password to control access to your iTunes music.

Rescan Interval

Rescan interval in seconds. You can click Rescan Now to rescan

 

immediately.

MP3 Tag Encode

Specify tag encoding for MP3 files stored in N299. All ID3 tags

 

will be send out in UTF-8 format.

Once the iTunes service is enabled, the N299 will make all music located in the Music folder available for iTunes-equipped computers on the network.

Media Server

With the built-in Media Server capability, the N299 provides media streaming service to stand-alone networked home media adapters that support the UPnP AV protocol. You can share digital media such as music, pictures, and movies with any compatible device throughout your entire home.

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Contents Thecus N299 Limited Warranty Copyright and Trademark NoticeAbout This Manual Safety Warnings Table of Contents User and Group Management Overview LoginNetwork Management System ManagementFile Backup Using WebDisk Using iTunes ServerUsing Photo Gallery Remote AdministrationData Security RAID Levels Stripe Size Disk UsageIntroduction OverviewProduct Highlights Package Contents Front Panel Rear Panel Data TransferHard Disk Installation Getting StartedBefore You Begin Installation Wizard Cable ConnectionsLogin Change Admin Password Start Browser RAID and FW installation System Check and Configuration First Time SetupInitial Login Configure Network SettingsSelect RAID Level Create Local Users and GroupsCreate Folders and Set Up ACLs Start ServicesMenu Bar System ConfigurationWeb Administration Interface Menu BarLanguage Selection Language Package Upload and ManagementUser Upload Language Package List System Status Status MenuProduct Information System StatusSystem Information System InformationPrinter Status Printer InformationRAID Information Storage ManagementDisk Information Sata InformationDisk Settings RAID ConfigurationDisk Settings RAID LevelFolder Management Creating a RAIDDeleting a RAID FolderDeleting Folders Adding FoldersEditing Folders Add FolderService Folders Folder Access Control List ACLService Folders Folder ACLWAN Configuration WAN ConfigurationNetwork Management LAN Configuration LAN ConfigurationDdns Configuration Dhcp Server ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration Wlan ConfigurationWlan Configuration EssidWeb Services Configuration Windows Network Configuration SMB/CIFSWeb Service Apple Network Configuration Apple Network SetupNFS Setup MAC CharsetUser and Group Management Local User ConfigurationLocal User Configuration Adding UsersModifying Users Local Groups ConfigurationLocal Groups Configuration Deleting UsersAdding Groups Modifying GroupsDeleting Groups System Notifications Notification ConfigurationSystem Management System LogsSystem Logs Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore TimeReset to Factory Default Settings System Configuration Download/UploadUpgrading System Firmware Change Administrator Password Change Administrator PasswordReboot and Shutdown System LogoutFTP Additional Feature SetupFTP Server FTP EncodeITunes Configuration ITunes ServerMedia Server Connecting DMAs to the Media Server Media Manager SettingsAdding Media Share Folders Download Tasks Download ManagerAdding an Http Task Completed / Total download sizePage Adding an FTP Task Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Page Download Schedule Deleting TasksScheduling Downloads ItemDescriptionPrinter Server Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK IP Cam Surveillance Connect the IP Cam to the N299 IP Cam ConfigurationSchedule Configuration IP CameraDesignate a Capture Schedule Page Browse Captured Images Using WebDisk Using the N299Login WebDisk Folder ListUsing iTunes Server Adding Music FilesPlaying Music Files Managing Albums and Photos Using Photo GalleryPassword Protecting Albums Creating AlbumsUploading Pictures to Albums Windows XP Publishing WizardPage Page Page Page Exif Information Slide ShowsFile Backup NsyncNsync Deleting an Nsync Task Adding an Nsync TaskModifiying an Nsync Task Add Nsync TaskNsync Target Server Setting Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Designating N299 as an Nsync TargetThecus Backup Utility Add New TaskWindows XP Data Backup Click Browse this CDApple OS X Backup Utilities One-Button USB CopyTips and Tricks Mapping a Client PC to the N299Windows Apple OS Choose Go Connect to Server…USB Storage Expansion Replacing Damaged Hard DrivesHard Drive Damage Replacing a Hard Drive Remote AdministrationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account RAID Auto-RebuildFirewall Software Configuration Part II Enable Ddns on the RouterPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Troubleshooting Guide N299 Chassis Feels Hot Restoring Factory DefaultsProblems with Time and Date Settings Can’t Find Printer Server / Media Server / Download ManagerSimple Problem Diagnosis Procedure Appendix a Product Specifications Hardware SpecificationsSoftware Specifications For supported USB dongles, please contact sales@thecus.com Appendix B Customer Support Support-us@thecus.comRAID Levels Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits Improved PerformanceStripe Size Disk UsageRAID Level Percentage Used Appendix D Licensing Information Source Code AvailabilityCgic License Terms GNU General Public LicensePage Page