Thecus Technology Thecus N199 user manual Additional Feature Setup, FTP Server, Ftp, FTP Encode

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Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup

Overview

With a bevy of additional features and services, the N199 is so much more than a mere external hard disk. The sections below show you how you can utilize your N199 to serve files, music, movies, pictures, and more.

FTP Server

N199 can act as a FTP server, enabling users to download and upload files with their favorite FTP programs. From the Network menu, choose the FTP item, and the FTP screen appears. You can change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings. A description of each item follows:

FTP

Item

Description

FTP

Enable FTP Service on the N199.

FTP ENCODE

If your FTP client or operating system does not support Unicode

 

(e.g. Windows® 95/98/ME or MAC OS9/8), select the same

 

encoding as your OS here in order to properly view the files and

 

directories on the server. Available options are BIG5, HZ,

 

GB2312, GB18030, ISO, EUC-JP, SHIFT-JIS and UTF-8.

Port

Specifies the port number of an incoming connection on a non-

 

standard port.

Allow Anonymous FTP

Upload/Download: Allow anonymous FTP users to upload or

Access

download files to/from public folders.

 

Download: Allow anonymous FTP users to download files from

 

public folders.

 

No access: Block anonymous FTP user access.

Network Interface

Select which network interface the FTP server will use. LAN or

 

WLAN can be selected.

NOTE

Anonymous users are not able to delete files on the N199. To delete files, users must login and be granted write access on the Access Control List.

To access the share folder on the N199, use the appropriate user login and password set up on the Local User Configuration page (Accounts > Users). Access control to each share folder is set up on the ACL page (Storage > Folder

>ACL).

When trying to access N199 anonymously, just enter “anonymous” as the user name.

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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