Thecus Technology N299 user manual Using iTunes Server, Adding Music Files, Playing Music Files

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Modified Date

Date file was last modified

Change Password

Click to change your password

Logout

Click to logout of WebDisk

Up

Click to go up one directory level

New Folder

Click to create a new folder

New File (upload)

Click to upload a new file to this folder

Delete Selected Items

Click to delete all checked items

3. When user clicks on a file name, the file will be downloaded.

NOTE

The Delete Selected Items, New Folder, and New File (upload) options are only visible if the user has write access to the specific folder.

For more information on how to setup user rights to the folders, please check

Chapter 3: System Management > Storage Management > Folder Management > Folder Access Control List (ACL)

To access folders with access control, you must first login with a local user account.

Using iTunes® Server

The N299 has a built-in iTunes® Server that allows you to stream music stored on the N299 to any iTunes-ready device on your network.

You can use the WebDisk function to manage your digital music, or you can manage through SMB/CIFS (see SMB/CIFS Setup section).

Adding Music Files

You could add music files into iTunes Server through Web User Interface; however, if you have lots of folders and files to upload, there is a simpler way.

1.Open a Windows Explorer and type the N299 IP address in the address bar (i.e. \\192.168.1.100).

2.Double click the Music folder to enter it. Then drag and drop music folders and files here.

3.The N299 iTunes server will take some time to cache the ID3 tag of every file. Once the process is done, you will see all the music files from iTunes clients.

Playing Music Files

Once your music files are added to the N299, playing them on any iTunes- equipped computer connected to the network is easy:

1.Open iTunes.

2.You should see Thecus_N299 under the SHARED heading in the left hand menu.

3.Click Thecus_N299 and all shared music will be displayed, ready to be enjoyed right from iTunes.

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Contents Thecus N299 About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice 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 UsageProduct Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Front Panel Rear Panel Data TransferBefore You Begin Hard Disk InstallationGetting Started 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 BarUser Upload Language Package List Language SelectionLanguage Package Upload and Management 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 ACLNetwork Management WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration LAN Configuration LAN ConfigurationDdns Configuration Dhcp Server ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration Wlan ConfigurationWlan Configuration EssidWeb Service Web Services ConfigurationWindows Network Configuration SMB/CIFS 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 UsersDeleting Groups Adding GroupsModifying Groups System Notifications Notification ConfigurationSystem Management System LogsSystem Logs Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore TimeUpgrading System Firmware Reset to Factory Default SettingsSystem Configuration Download/Upload Change Administrator Password Change Administrator PasswordReboot and Shutdown System LogoutFTP Additional Feature SetupFTP Server FTP EncodeMedia Server ITunes ConfigurationITunes Server Adding Media Share Folders Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings 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 ListPlaying Music Files Using iTunes ServerAdding 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 ShowsNsync File BackupNsync 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 CopyWindows Tips and TricksMapping a Client PC to the N299 Apple OS Choose Go Connect to Server…Hard Drive Damage USB Storage ExpansionReplacing Damaged Hard Drives Replacing a Hard Drive Remote AdministrationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account RAID Auto-RebuildPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart II Enable Ddns on the Router 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 Software Specifications Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications For supported USB dongles, please contact sales@thecus.com Appendix B Customer Support Support-us@thecus.comRAID Levels Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits Improved PerformanceRAID Level Percentage Used Stripe SizeDisk Usage Appendix D Licensing Information Source Code AvailabilityCgic License Terms GNU General Public LicensePage Page