Thecus Technology Thecus N199 user manual ITunes Server, Media Server, ITunes Configuration

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iTunes® Server

With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N199 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 N199 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 N199. All ID3 tags

 

will be send out in UTF-8 format.

Once the iTunes service is enabled, the N199 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 N199 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 N199 About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice Safety Warnings Table of Contents User and Group Management Network ManagementSystem Management Overview FTP Server ITunes Server Media ServerUsing Photo Gallery Overview Login Using WebDisk Using iTunes ServerFile Backup Remote AdministrationStripe Size Disk Usage Hardware Specifications Software SpecificationsProduct Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Front Panel Rear Panel Before You Begin Hard Disk InstallationGetting Started Cable Connections Installation WizardPage Page Initial Login First Time SetupSystem Check and Configuration Configure Network SettingsCreate Local Users and Groups Create Folders and Set Up ACLsStart Services Web Administration Interface System ConfigurationMenu Bar Menu BarUser Upload Language Package List Language SelectionLanguage Package Upload and Management Product Information Status MenuSystem Status System InformationPrinter Information Printer StatusSystem Information Disk Information Storage ManagementRAID Information Disk 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 LAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration Wlan Configuration Wlan ConfigurationDhcp Server Configuration SsidPage Web 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 Page Adding an FTP Task Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Deleting Tasks ItemDescription Scheduling DownloadsDownload Schedule Windows XP SP2 Printer ServerWindows Vista Page Page Schedule Configuration IP Cam 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 Login Using the N199Using 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 Slide Shows Exif InformationNsync File BackupAdding an Nsync Task NsyncModifiying an Nsync Task Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceDeleting an Nsync Task Add Nsync TaskDesignating N199 as an Nsync Target Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceNsync Target Server Setting Add 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 N199 Choose Go Connect to Server… Apple OSUSB Storage Expansion Replacing Damaged Hard Drives ESATA Storage ExpansionHard Drive Damage Replacing a Hard DrivePart I Setup a DynDNS Account Remote AdministrationPart II Enable Ddns on the Router RAID Auto-RebuildPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationTroubleshooting Guide Problems with Time and Date Settings Restoring Factory DefaultsSimple Problem Diagnosis Procedure N199 Chassis Feels HotPage Hardware Specifications Appendix a Product SpecificationsNetwork Software SpecificationsSupport-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