Actiontec electronic WNS100 Accessing the NAS Device, Tips for Storing Data on the NAS Device

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Actiontec Wireless Network Attached Storage Device User Manual

Tips for Storing Data on the NAS Device

•Change the Windows user name and password to match the user name and password assigned by the NAS Device. This allows just one log in sequence.

•Map multiple NAS folders on the computer, as described above.

•Backup data by copying files from the computer to the NAS Device.

•If Windows Me, 2000, or XP is running on the computer, a backup program is available. Use this backup program to automate the process of backing up data to the Device. Read the instructions and help file supplied with this program for details.

Accessing the NAS Device

To access the NAS Device from the computer to which it is connected:

1.Insert the Utility CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

2.Load the “Actiontec WNAS Setup Utility” on the computer

3.Start the Utility by double-clicking on the Utility’s desktop icon.

4.The “Welcome” screen appears. Click on the “Find WNAS” button.

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Contents Storage Device Table of Contents This page left intentionally blank Introduction1 FeaturesPackage Contents System RequirementsTechnical Support Client PC Setup Configuring NAS DeviceRight-click on the desired share on the Device From the menu that appears, select Map Network Drive… Tips for Storing Data on the NAS Device Accessing the NAS DeviceConfiguring the NAS Device FLASH/USB HDD Changing the PasswordConfiguring the NAS Device Adding a Print Server USB DevicesConfiguring the NAS Device Page Configuring the NAS Device Page Other Configurations This page left intentionally blank Accessing the Administrative Utility Using Administrative UtilityUsers Using the Administrative Utility Page System Status Page Network Settings Wireless SettingsObtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Client IP AddressGateway Router Network MaskSystem Settings Workgroup View Log Page Advanced Setup New Group AccessExisting Groups CreateTo Add Access Rights Accessible Share FoldersTo Remove Access Rights Group NameMembers Users HelpOther Users To Add a Member to the GroupShared Folders To Delete a Member from the GroupBrowse Access RightsDo Not Share NameGroups with Access SaveShare Name When finished, click Close Backup Config BackupOther Groups Click here to run the selected backup job immediately Backup NowClick here to delete the selected backup job ModifyBackup Type This text box displays a log of completed backup jobsView Log Add New JobDirection Access the Folder Requires LoginShare Other DevicePrepare Disk Scandisk Self-test S.M.A.R.TStandby CancelDisk Log Use this to view the results of the last Scandisk operationUpgrade Start UpgradeCurrent Firmware This page left intentionally blank Accessing the Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless SettingsSetting Up Wireless Operation Configuring the Wireless Settings Setting Up Wireless SecurityAuthentication Type WEP EncryptionBit WEP key is WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Group Rekey IntervalWPA Encryption This page left intentionally blank Connecting Via the Internet Accessing the NAS Device on the InternetUsing the Web Browser from the Internet Remote ManagementFTP File Transfer Protocol Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting Solution 3 This can happen in the following situationsThis page left intentionally blank Power Input 12VDC 1A Linear Specifications aRelative Humidity 80% non-condensing Limited Warranty Year Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment All other names are the property of their respective owners Miscellaneous Legal NoticesLimited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty