Thecus Technology Thecus N199 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 N199 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 N199 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 N199’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 N199’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 N199’s basic configuration options, the next step is to configure its network settings.

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

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Contents Thecus N199 Copyright and Trademark Notice Limited WarrantyAbout This Manual Safety Warnings Table of Contents Network Management User and Group ManagementSystem Management Overview FTP Server ITunes Server Media ServerOverview Login Using WebDisk Using iTunes Server Using Photo GalleryFile Backup Remote AdministrationHardware Specifications Software Specifications Stripe Size Disk UsageOverview IntroductionProduct Highlights Package Contents Front Panel Rear Panel Getting Started Hard Disk InstallationBefore You Begin Installation Wizard Cable ConnectionsPage Page First Time Setup Initial LoginSystem Check and Configuration Configure Network SettingsCreate Folders and Set Up ACLs Create Local Users and GroupsStart Services System Configuration Web Administration InterfaceMenu Bar Menu BarLanguage Package Upload and Management Language SelectionUser Upload Language Package List Status Menu Product InformationSystem Status System InformationSystem Information Printer StatusPrinter Information Storage Management Disk InformationRAID Information Disk InformationRAID Configuration Disk SettingsDisk Settings RAID LevelCreating a RAID Deleting a RAIDFolder Management FolderAdding Folders Editing FoldersDeleting Folders Add FolderFolder Access Control List ACL Service FoldersService Folders Folder ACLWAN Configuration LAN ConfigurationNetwork Management Wlan Configuration Wlan ConfigurationDhcp Server Configuration SsidPage Windows Network Configuration SMB/CIFS Web Services ConfigurationWeb Service Apple Network Setup NFS SetupApple Network Configuration MAC CharsetLocal User Configuration Local User ConfigurationUser and Group Management Adding UsersLocal Groups Configuration Local Groups ConfigurationModifying Users Deleting UsersModifying Groups Adding GroupsDeleting Groups Notification Configuration System ManagementSystem Notifications System LogsTime and Date Settings System Configuration Backup and RestoreSystem Logs TimeSystem Configuration Download/Upload Reset to Factory Default SettingsUpgrading System Firmware Change Administrator Password Reboot and Shutdown SystemChange Administrator Password LogoutAdditional Feature Setup FTP ServerFTP FTP EncodeITunes Server ITunes ConfigurationMedia Server Media Manager Settings Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerAdding Media Share Folders Download Manager Adding an Http TaskDownload Tasks Completed / Total download sizePage Page Adding an FTP Task Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Deleting Tasks Download Schedule Scheduling DownloadsItemDescription Printer Server Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Page Page IP Cam Configuration Schedule ConfigurationIP Cam Surveillance Connect the IP Cam to the N199Http//172.16.66.95/cgi-bin/video.jpg Designate a Capture Schedule Browse Captured Images Using the N199 LoginUsing WebDisk WebDisk Folder ListAdding Music Files Using iTunes ServerPlaying Music Files Using Photo Gallery Password Protecting AlbumsManaging Albums and Photos Creating AlbumsUploading Pictures to Albums Windows XP Publishing WizardPage Page Page Exif Information Slide ShowsFile Backup NsyncAdding an Nsync Task NsyncSetting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Modifiying an Nsync TaskDeleting an Nsync Task Add Nsync TaskNsync Target Server Setting Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceDesignating N199 as an Nsync Target Thecus Backup Utility Add New TaskWindows XP Data Backup Click Browse this CDApple OS X Backup Utilities One-Button USB CopyMapping a Client PC to the N199 Tips and TricksWindows Apple OS Choose Go Connect to Server…USB Storage Expansion ESATA Storage Expansion Replacing Damaged Hard DrivesHard Drive Damage Replacing a Hard DriveRemote Administration Part I Setup a DynDNS AccountPart II Enable Ddns on the Router RAID Auto-RebuildFirewall Software Configuration Part III Setting up Virtual Servers HttpsTroubleshooting Guide Restoring Factory Defaults Problems with Time and Date SettingsSimple Problem Diagnosis Procedure N199 Chassis Feels HotPage Appendix a Product Specifications Hardware SpecificationsSoftware Specifications NetworkAppendix B Customer Support Support-us@thecus.comAppendix C RAID Basics BenefitsRAID Levels Improved PerformanceDisk Usage Stripe SizeRAID Level Percentage Used Appendix D Licensing Information Source Code AvailabilityCgic License Terms GNU General Public LicensePage Page