Actiontec electronic WNS100-400, WNS100-250, WNS100-200, WNS100-160 manual Introduction1, Features

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Introduction1

Congratulations for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage (NAS) Device. The Wireless NAS Device adds gigabytes of storage space to your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fledged file server. The Wireless NAS Device also provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections, and you can add as many Wireless NAS Devices to the network as you like. And now, with its wireless capabilities, you can connect to the Wireless NAS Device using any wireless-equpped computer on the network. Compared to using a standard computer as a file server, the Wireless NAS Device offers lower cost, easier management, and increased reliability.

Features

Provides from 160 to 400 gigabytes of external hard disk space (depending on model)

Includes standard USB 2.0 port that can be connected to hard disk or flash drives

Supports NTFS and FAT file format for connected USB hard drive

Includes Windows utility program for speedy configuration.

Web-based configuration and diagnostic interface accessible from any com- puter on the network

Can act as a stand-alone DHCP server

Administrator can limit the amount of available disk space available to indi- vidual users.

High-performance file system automatically maintains itself to provide file system integrity

Additional NAS Devices can be added to the network at any time

Supports wireless networking (802.11b, g)

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Contents Storage Device Table of Contents This page left intentionally blank Features Introduction1System Requirements Package ContentsTechnical Support Configuring NAS Device Client PC SetupRight-click on the desired share on the Device From the menu that appears, select Map Network Drive… Accessing the NAS Device Tips for Storing Data on the NAS DeviceConfiguring the NAS Device Changing the Password FLASH/USB HDDConfiguring the NAS Device USB Devices Adding a Print ServerConfiguring the NAS Device Page Configuring the NAS Device Page Other Configurations This page left intentionally blank Using Administrative Utility Accessing the Administrative UtilityUsers Using the Administrative Utility Page System Status Page Wireless Settings Network SettingsObtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Client IP AddressNetwork Mask Gateway RouterSystem Settings Workgroup View Log Page Advanced Setup Access New GroupExisting Groups CreateAccessible Share Folders To Add Access RightsTo Remove Access Rights Group NameHelp Members UsersOther Users To Add a Member to the GroupTo Delete a Member from the Group Shared FoldersAccess Rights BrowseDo Not Share NameSave Groups with AccessShare Name Config Backup When finished, click Close BackupOther Groups Backup Now Click here to run the selected backup job immediatelyClick here to delete the selected backup job ModifyThis text box displays a log of completed backup jobs Backup TypeView Log Add New JobAccess the Folder Requires Login DirectionShare Other DevicePrepare Disk Self-test S.M.A.R.T ScandiskCancel StandbyDisk Log Use this to view the results of the last Scandisk operationStart Upgrade UpgradeCurrent Firmware This page left intentionally blank Configuring Wireless Settings Accessing the Wireless SettingsSetting Up Wireless Operation Setting Up Wireless Security Configuring the Wireless SettingsWEP Encryption Authentication TypeBit WEP key is WPA Group Rekey Interval WPA Pre-Shared KeyWPA Encryption This page left intentionally blank Accessing the NAS Device on the Internet Connecting Via the InternetRemote Management Using the Web Browser from the InternetFTP File Transfer Protocol Troubleshooting Page Solution 3 This can happen in the following situations TroubleshootingThis page left intentionally blank Specifications a Power Input 12VDC 1A LinearRelative Humidity 80% non-condensing Limited Warranty Year Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective ownersLimited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty