Actiontec electronic WNS100-250, WNS100-200, WNS100-160 Accessing the NAS Device on the Internet

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Accessing the NAS
Device on the Internet

If the network is connected to the Internet, typically by a broadband router/ gateway and modem, the NAS Device can be made available via the Internet. Features available to Internet users include:

•Using a Web browser to view and download files

•Remote management

Connecting Via the Internet

If the network is connected to the Internet via a router or gateway, the NAS Device can be made available from the Internet.

No changes to the NAS configuration are required, unless using a port number other than the default value of 80 for Web connections.

The router or gateway must be configured to pass incoming HTTP connections (and, optionally, IP connections) to the NAS Device. This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers, and is explained below.

•The default port number for Web browser connections is 80. If using a dif- ferent port number, specify the port number in the “System” screen (see page 23). The “Web” entry for /Port Forwarding / Virtual Server must then use the port number specified in the System screen.

•To connect to the NAS Device, Internet users need to know and use the Internet IP address of the router/gateway. (If the port number is not 80, they also need to know the port number.)

•If using a domain name, users can connect using the domain name instead of the IP address. If the router/gateway supports dynamic DNS, use a domain name even if a different IP address is used every time a user connects to the ISP. Check the documentation of the router/gateway for further information.

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Contents Storage Device Table of Contents This page left intentionally blank Features Introduction1Package Contents System RequirementsTechnical 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 Obtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Client Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings IP AddressNetwork Mask Gateway RouterSystem Settings Workgroup View Log Page Advanced Setup Existing Groups AccessNew Group CreateTo Remove Access Rights Accessible Share FoldersTo Add Access Rights Group NameOther Users HelpMembers Users To Add a Member to the GroupTo Delete a Member from the Group Shared FoldersDo Not Share Access RightsBrowse NameGroups with Access SaveShare Name When finished, click Close Backup Config BackupOther Groups Click here to delete the selected backup job Backup NowClick here to run the selected backup job immediately ModifyView Log This text box displays a log of completed backup jobsBackup Type Add New JobShare Access the Folder Requires LoginDirection Other DevicePrepare Disk Self-test S.M.A.R.T ScandiskDisk Log CancelStandby Use this to view the results of the last Scandisk operationUpgrade Start UpgradeCurrent Firmware This page left intentionally blank Configuring Wireless Settings Accessing the Wireless SettingsSetting Up Wireless Operation Setting Up Wireless Security Configuring the Wireless SettingsAuthentication Type WEP EncryptionBit WEP key is WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Group Rekey IntervalWPA Encryption This page left intentionally blank Accessing the NAS Device on the Internet Connecting Via the InternetUsing the Web Browser from the Internet Remote ManagementFTP 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 Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass 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