Freecom Technologies Storage Gateway NETWORK HARD DRIVE manual

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5.4 Setting up a printer

Windows: Installing a USB printer

To install a USB printer, connect the printer to one of the USB host ports on the FSG. Check to make sure the FSG is on. Now turn the printer on.

Installing using the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard

1.Connect a USB printer to the FSG.

2.Open the FSG Configuration page and check whether the printer was detected under 'Information' -> 'USB'.

3.Start the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard and click 'Add a new printer'. The FSGW automatically applies all settings. You only need to select the driver for your printer model.

Manual installation

1.Connect a USB printer to the FSG.

2.Open the FSG Configuration page and check whether the printer was detected under 'Information' -> 'USB'.

3.Go to Start -> Settings -> Printer and faxes -> Add printer in Windows.

4.The print wizard starts. Click 'Next'.

5.Select 'Add local printer on this computer' and check the box next to 'Automatically detect and install my plug&play printer'. Click 'Next'.

6.Select the printer port in the next screen. Open 'Add new port' and select 'Standard TCP/IP port'. Click 'Next'.

7.The 'Add Standard TCI/IP port wizard' starts. Click 'Next' to continue. The 'Add port' window opens. Use the following settings: Printer name or IP address: FSG name or IP address of the FSG port name: 9100. Click 'Next'.

9.Now you need to enter the other port data. Set Device Type to: default (Generic Network Card) and click 'Next'. An overview of your settings is provided in the next screen. Click Finish.

10.To complete the installation, you now have to install the printer software. Select the software for your printer. If your printer is not contained in the list, hit 'Have Disk' and insert the drivers disk or CD for your printer.

Note: You can also use the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard for quick installation of your printer in Windows. For detailed instructions on using the FSGW, please refer to chapter 4, 'The Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard'.

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Contents

Storage Gateway Congratulations Freecom Technologies GermanyFreecom Technologies Table of Contents Package contents General InformationTechnical Support Freecom on the net Statement of Conditions General InformationRelated Publications Trademarks System Requirements Hardware RequirementsSoftware Requirements Safety precautions Precautionary measures Advantages of the Freecom Storage Gateway FSG Advantages of the Freecom Storage Gateway FSG Freecom Storage Gateway FSG Software features Software features Processor Hardware featuresRouter Network connection Dimensions and weight Connecting / Installing FSGHardware Installation Electrical requirements Software FSG Front panel FSG connectors, LEDs and buttonsGet to Know Your FSG USB host port type a front USB unplug button FSG Back panel Front Back Quick Setup FSG configuration wizard Starting the FSG configuration Starting the wizard Changing the administrator passwordQuick Set-up Click Wizard in the top menu bar WAN settings Changing date and time Fixed IP address RangeWithin your local network Without router when selecting No Services Windows File Sharing SMB Http server SSH server Users Folders Internet access Click Finish to save your settingsFinish Accessing data via SMB Accessing data via SMB Smb//FSGNAME factory default smb//FSG Accessing data via SMB Freecom Storage Gateway FSG Local access Accessing data via HttpAccessing data via Http Accessing over the Internet Accessing data via FTP Accessing via the Internet Overview FSG Functions Freecom Storage Gateway FSG FSG Functions Administration Administration Administrator Groups Folders Go to Folders Options Description Connections1 LAN 2 WAN Run DSL Client Default gatewayRun Dhcp Client Dial on Demand WAN options 4 VPN Adding a new connection IP address Shows the LAN IP of your FSG Without encryption WlanCan be entered here FSG contains confidential information Date and not secure Enable WPA encryption Enable WEP encryptionEnables you to protect your We highly recommend using WAP encryption Wireless ACL New Open to every clientPlace. All devices can connect to your FSG Properties Services ServicesDhcp server Dynamic DNS Pages from the outside Internet Configuration ConfigurationAccess for configuration Open Http server to Web Front Pages and Aliases Options Explanation Web Page Aliases Options Explanation Go to Services File Server Cifs File Server Cifs Browsers Run FTP server Turn on the FTP server Open FTP server forOutside TCP port Go to Services SSH Server Run SSH server Start/stop server Open SSH server toOutside Internet users through the WAN port Port forwarding Select Services Mail Server New e-mails Explanation of Configuration Options SQL server Users are configuredSQL Administrator Trator account Open Services Media Server Resampling Language Menu language for Advanced Options Configuration It is possible to save and restore all FSG user settingsSave configuration Restore Configuration Reset configuration Time Zone Select your local time zone Use European summer HardwareDate & Time Rule Summer time Automatically synchronize Update firmware Hard drive Spin-down timeFormatting the hard drive Fan control Information CopyrightSystem Version Open Information Version Devices LAN Port NetworkWAN Port DNS servers Logs Reboot Shutdown Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard Shut Down Preset password and login name for the FSG are InstallationFeatures of the FSG Wizard Login Name Admin Passwordadmin Configure basic settings of your Freecom Storage Gateway Accessing your FSG web interface Adding and removing network drives Add a new printer Start recovery procedure Repeat search for available Freecom Storage Gateways FSG configuration Using a fixed IP address Preparation WAN or internet connection setupUsing the FSG behind a router Connecting the hardware FSG in everyday use Freecom Storage Gateway FSG Using Dhcp Using the FSG behind a router via DhcoBefore getting start Using Cifs Samba over the Internet behind a router Connecting the FSG WAN port to a modem Dynamic DNS FSG in Everyday Use Setting up your own homepage on the FSG Configuring the FSG Setting up web front pages Web Front Page Aliases Installing using the Freecom Storage Gateway Wizard Setting up a printerWindows Installing a USB printer Manual installation Setting up a printer Mac OS X Installing a USB printerYou set for your FSG Freecom Storage Gateway FSG SSH Server SSH ServerStarting the SSH server Connecting with the SSH server for Windows Linux/Mac OS Ssh Fsgip -l adminPassword Sample SSH application Power supply Connecting External Drivers USB, SataInstalling USB mass storage devices 1 USB ESATA Connection Connecting External Drivers USB, SataFile systems Filesystems Setting up Virtual Private Networks VPNs Operation Setting up Virtual Private Networks VPNsPre-Shared Key Alive Ping IP Stored locally and available offline Setting up an FSG Mail Server100 To mailboxes as POP3 Setting up an FSG Mail Server Configuring an e-mail client in Outlook Express101 102 103 To complete the configuration, please click Finish Using Fetchmail104 105 Using the media server 106 Port Forwarding Example using the remote tool VNC107 Port Forwarding Setting up a WAP Tkip connection 108Wlan in Everyday Use Example Setting up a WEP connection 109Wlan in Everyday Use 110 Establishing a Wlan connection to your FSG Example Setting up a wireless ACL filter 111Establish a Wlan Connection to Your FSG 112 Appendix a CE, FCC and other certifications 113 AppendixAppendix B Preparing LAN for use with the FSG Obtain your TCI/IP configuration via Dhcp Selecting the type of Internet access114 115 Configuring Windows XP, NT or 2000 to work with the FSGInstalling or scanning Windows Check the TCP/IP properties MacOS 8.6 or Obtain an IP address automatically is enabled116 Connect via field, select the Macintosh Ethernet interface MacOS 117Field blank Check the TCP/IP properties Macintosh Login protocols 118 Locating the ISP configuration data Windows 119Account data 120 Obtaining the ISP configuration data MacintoshReady to configure Restart the network 121 Appendix C Networks and Routing Basics Class B 122Domain Name Server Internet address classes Class a Class C Class E 123Class D Netmask 124 125 IP address shortage 126 Multiple internal but only one external IP address 127 Network Address TranslationHosting a server Ethernet Cabling MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol128 Cable Quality Warranty valid in Europe/Turkey only