Chapter 3 Using the Administrative Utility

Shutdown/Restart

Use these two sets of text boxes to force the NAS Device to turn off and on at the same time every day, or on the weekends.

Shutdown Now

Clicking this button causes the NAS Device to shut down immediately, breaking all existing network connections. No data will be saved.

Restart Now

Clicking this button restarts the NAS Device, breaking all network connections. No data will be saved. After restarting, it may take a few minutes before the Device is available on the network.

View Log

Click this button to view the log file in separate window. The log file is a record of activity on the NAS Device, which can help in management and troubleshooting.

Enable NTP (Network Time Protocol)

If enabled, the NAS Device will synchronize its clock with a NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server.

NTP Server

Enter the domain name or IP address of the NTP server to be used. The NTP server can be a public server (on the Internet) or a local server (on the local network).

NTP Status

This shows the status of the NTP update procedure.

Synchronize…

Select how often the NAS Device synchronizes its clock with the specified NTP device. The time of the next synchronization can also be set.

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Actiontec electronic NS100-400, NS100-200, NS100-250, NS-100, NS100-300, NS100-160 user manual Using the Administrative Utility

NS100-300, NS100-200, NS100-250, NS100-400, NS100-160 specifications

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