NT2 LAN Dual-Bay Network Attached Storage User Manual September 21, 2011 – v1.1 Firmware: WS_2.0.0_20100903 The diagrams and images contained in this document may not fully represent the actual product and are there for illustration purposes only.
NT2 LAN Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 About this Device ............................................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................
NT2 LAN 4 Table of Contents Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 55 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 55 Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................
NT2 LAN Getting Started 1 Getting Started 1.1 About this Device The ultra compact design of the NT2 makes this dual-bay network storage enclosure one of the smallest in the market, yet it stills packs a punch when it comes to flexibility and performance. Not only does it come with all the standard functions a network drive offers but thanks to RAID protection, all valuable data can be securely backed up and the built-in media server provides streaming of the digital content on the local network.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.4 Detailed View 1.4.1 Front • Press to turn on power. • Press and hold for 3 seconds to shut down the system. • Press and hold for 6 seconds to cut off power and forcefully power off the system (not recommended under normal circumstances).
NT2 LAN 1.4.2 Getting Started Rear Button/Icon Status/Function Slot for security lock (e.g. Kensington security lock) Reset • When the power is turned off, press and hold this button, turn on the power and let go of the button when you see the LED at HDD 1 light up red (~ 2 seconds) in order to enter the flash mode. • When the network drive is up and running, press and hold this button for about 1 second in order to reset the administrator login to factory default. USB 1.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.5 Quick Installation Guide Following is a quick installation guide to get you up and running in a matter of minutes. For further details on each of the settings, please refer to the subsequent chapters. 1. Install at least one hard drive. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable from your network router/switch to the NT2 LAN. 3.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.7 Before Use 1.7.1 Hard Drive Assembly The drives can be installed at any position, there is no specific order required. 1. Remove the screw(s) at the bottom of the case and lift the front panel upward and away from the housing to remove it. 2. Install the hard drives as illustrated below with the top of the drives, where the label is located, facing each other. Push the drives lightly into place and then replace the front panel.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.7.2 Initializing the NAS System on a PC In order to configure and access the network drive, the NAS system has to be initialized first. To do so, use the discover tool to locate the device, prepare the hard drives and set up the system. 1. Make sure that at least one hard drive has been installed and the network drive is connected to the local network. 2. Press and hold the reset button, turn on the power and let go of the reset button about 2 seconds later. 3.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 6. Select the drive mode from the list. If you have installed only one hard drive, select “Single Drive”, or otherwise, for two hard drives select “Dual Drive”. Click OK to continue. 7. If you have installed two hard drives and selected the “Dual Drive” mode, you can now select the RAID mode. For data security, select RAID 1 (mirror copy) and to make use of the largest possible storage capacity, select BIG (disk spanning). Click OK to continue.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 8. Select the firmware that you want to install. This should be a *.tar.bz2 file and has to be uploaded without decompressing the file first. 9. Double-check your settings and press OK to continue. If there is a mistake and you would like to change some of the settings, press Cancel to abort and start again from step 3. 10. It will now prepare the hard drives, initialize the system and install the firmware. This process will take several minutes.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 1.7.3 Initializing the NAS System on a Mac In order to configure and access the network drive, the NAS system has to be initialized first. To do so, use the NAS builder to locate the device, prepare the hard drives and set up the system. 1. Make sure that at least one hard drive has been installed and the network drive is connected to the local network. 2. Press and hold the reset button, turn on the power and let go of the reset button about 2 seconds later. 3.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 10. Type python NASBuilder.py to start the NAS Builder program. 11. Click Probe to start the search process. If the device cannot be found, make sure the firewall is set to allow the NAS Builder access on port 8100 or temporarily set it to allow all incoming connections, at least for the time it takes to initialize the NAS system.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 12. Once the device has been located, select it from the list to highlight it. 13. Select the drive mode from the drop-down list. If you have installed only one hard drive, select “Single Drive”, or otherwise, for two hard drives select “Dual Drive”.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 14. Click Initiate. 15. Select the firmware that you want to install and click Open. This should be a *.tar.bz2 file and has to be uploaded without decompressing the file first.
NT2 LAN Getting Started 16. It will now prepare the hard drives, initialize the system and install the firmware. This process will take several minutes. Make sure not to interrupt it in any way and wait until it is finished completely. 17. Once the process has completed, a message will pop up to confirm that it is finished. Click OK to close the dialog box and wait for the system to restart. It will restart even if the dialog box has not yet been closed.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2 NAS Settings and User Interface 2.1 How to login To configure your NT2 LAN, open your web browser, enter the IP address of your NT2 LAN and then use the web interface for further configuration. To locate the network drive and find out its IP address, we recommend using the discover tool for PC users and the NAS Builder for Mac users. Default Login User name: admin Password: 123456 2.1.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 5. Login to your account. The default user name for the administrator is admin and the default password is 123456. For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the password for the administrator account after the first login. Note This method works no matter where you are, as long as you have a web browser and an internet connection. No additional set up for your network switch or router is required. 2.1.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.1.3 Discover Tool on Windows The discover tool can be used to locate and access the network drive on your local network. 1. Make sure that the network drive has already been initialized, that it is connected to the same local network as your computer and the power is turned on. 2. Wait at least 15 seconds after turning on the network drive and then start the discover tool.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.1.4 NAS Builder on a Mac The NAS builder can be used to locate and access the network drive on your local network. 1. Make sure that the network drive has already been initialized, that it is connected to the same local network as your computer and the power is turned on. 2. Wait at least 15 seconds after turning on the network drive and then start the NAS Builder (see Initializing the NAS System on a Mac for instructions on how to start the NAS Builder on the Mac).
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 3. Once the device has been located, note the IP address and enter it into your web browser. By default, the user name is admin and the password is 123456. For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the password for the administrator account after the first login. 2.1.5 Safari Web Browser & Bonjour Bookmarks Start the Safari web browser, open the Bookmarks panel and select Bonjour.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 2.2 User Interface & Settings 2.2.1 Main Page Album Show Lists all files that have previously been added to an album. This is an easy way to view your files in the web browser and create your custom slideshows similar to a playlist. It also allows you to quickly share the files with your family members who have an account on your network drive or share them with your friends by making use of the built-in Cooliris plug-in.
NT2 LAN 2.2.2 NAS Configuration Albums Option to change the window mode and album list List of available albums Double-click any media file to open and view it in the browser Refresh the file list Download the selected file(s) Option to change how the media files are displayed Filter files and display them according to media type The media files that are stored in an album can be viewed and displayed directly in the web browser.
NT2 LAN 2.2.3 NAS Configuration Library Toolbar Public folder for all shared files (e.g. SMB or UPnP-AV) Private folder for all personal files and documents List of current albums File views The media library can be used to manage your media files on the network drive (NAS). Files can be uploaded, downloaded, sorted, renamed and deleted all via the web browser. To open a folder, double-click on it. To select multiple files, simply click on the files and then drag and drop them in the new location.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Albums Files that are stored in an album can be viewed and downloaded directly in the web browser. The albums are shared with all users by default, enabling access for everybody who has an account on this system or has received a public link via Cooliris plug-in. This is an easy way to quickly share your media files among your family and friends. 1. Use the albums window on the left hand side to create a new album. 2. Browse for your media files in the media library. 3.
NT2 LAN 2.2.4 NAS Configuration Preference Double-click any of the icons to modify the settings Note Only the system administrator (admin) is able to modify any of these settings. Normal users will only be able to view the system information. System Information Displays network information about the NAS system This menu displays important information about the network drive such as IP address, firmware version, date & time as well as the disk usage.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Users List of current users Add new user Remove selected user Confirm To add a new user, click +, fill out the user name (no special characters), enter the password twice and then click . To remove an existing user, select the name from the list, click – and then confirm the removal. The admin account for the system administrator is created by default and cannot be deleted. However, for security reasons, we recommend changing the default password as soon as possible.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Disk Management Refresh information Remove selected drive Format selected drive RAID settings Displays details about the hard drives RAID Settings Displays RAID array status RAID Manager For data security, select RAID 1 (mirror copy) and to make use of the largest possible storage capacity, select BIG (disk spanning). To replace a faulty drive (RAID 1 mode only), replace the defective hard drive, restart the system and it will automatically rebuild the RAID array.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration System Log Click on the tabs to see the complete log file • • • • • • • System Bootup Message – Displays the system start up log from boot to system ready. System Log – Displays the main log of the system. WebServer Log – Displays the log of the web server. Samba Log – Displays the SMB log of the Samba server. iTunes Server Log – Displays the iTunes log of the music server. BTPD Log – Displays logs that are related to the BitTorrent application.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration Network Device name (host name) LAN setting DNS and gateway Device Name This name is used to identify your device on the network. If you prefer a different name that is easier to remember, change it and click Submit to save the new name. When selecting a new host name, make sure to use a unique name and not one that has already been used on the local network. By default, the device name is set to NT2-LAN.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration iTunes Server Option to enable or disable the iTunes server Option to run a scan manually The iTunes server is enabled by default and will automatically stream all MP3 music that is stored inside the /Public/Music folder with iTunes. To add more songs, simply copy the new MP3 music files into the /Public/Music folder and wait for the rescan interval or login via web browser and click Rescan to scan the folder immediately.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 6. The progress bar indicates the status of the upload. After it has reached 100%, the update process starts. DO NOT interrupt the update process and DO NOT turn off the power until it is completed! 7. Once the firmware update is completed, the progress bar disappears. 8. Restart your device. 9. Done! Shutdown Shut down system Restart system 2.2.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration BitTorrent Click to upload new Torrent Toolbar List and details of current Torrent files To start downloading files, download a torrent file from the internet and then upload it to the network drive. Once the torrent file has been added, you can start downloading. The downloaded files will be stored in the BT folder inside the Public directory. The BitTorrent™ client can download 15 files at a time with an additional 15 files in the queue.
NT2 LAN 2.2.6 NAS Configuration Registration Device registration for remote login and file access This service allows you to register the network device in order to access it remotely. By default, the device is registered using its MAC address but you can also assign your own unique name as long as this name is still available. Once it is registered, you can then access the device remotely onthe-road, even when using a dial-up connection without a fixed IP address at home.
NT2 LAN NAS Configuration 4. Open a new browser window and go to http://www.myakitio.com. 5. Enter the MAC address of your network drive (default) or the device name that you have previously registered. Enter your login credentials and login. 6. You are now automatically redirected to your network drive, no matter if you are currently at home or on-the-road. Note When using the registration service, we identify your network drive by its MAC address.
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NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3 Network Storage & Extra Features 3.1 File Access on a PC 3.1.1 Windows Explorer Use Windows Explorer and type two backslashes \\ followed by the IP address or the device name NT2-LAN into the address field and press Enter. It will then list all available folders on your LAN disk. To create a permanent link to your network drive, see Mapping a Network Drive. You can copy files to the network drive as if it were a folder on your local drive.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 2. Follow the setup wizard and fill in the path to your network drive. When entering the IP address, also add the folder name of the share (e.g. \\192.168.11.17\public). It is recommended to select the “reconnect at logon” option when you map the network drive, otherwise you will have to map it again after a system restart. 3. Once the drive has been mapped, you are able to find and access it under My Computer.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 2. Select any temporary or mapped network drives that you would like to remove and click OK to disconnect them. 3.1.4 FTP For FTP transfers, we recommend installing and using a dedicated FTP application, which can either be a free utility or shareware program. Note Files cannot be opened directly via FTP, you will always have to transfer them to your computer first, before reading or playing them. 1.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.2 File Access on a Mac 3.2.1 SMB 1. Click on Go and select Connect to Server. 2. Type smb:// followed by the IP address of your network drive and click Connect. 3. Select Registered User and enter your user name and password. 4. Choose a folder from the list and click OK. 5. The mounted drive will be listed in your finder under Shared devices. When no longer needed, click on the eject button to disconnect the drive.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.2.2 FTP For FTP transfers, we recommend installing a dedicated FTP application (e.g. ClassicFTP or Cyberduck), which can either be a free utility or shareware program. 1. Click on Go and select Connect to Server. 2. Type ftp:// followed by the IP address of your network drive and then click Connect. 3. Enter the correct username and password. Click OK to continue 4.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.3 Downloader Used in conjunction with its built-in Downloader, the network drive can be set to download HTTP or FTP files from the Internet and have them saved directly to the internal hard drive. 3.3.1 Starting a Download To start downloading files, copy the URL (HTTP or FTP) of the file that you want to download and paste it into the address field of the Downloader. Click Download to start the download.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 5. For further commands, select the file from the list and you will have the option to pause and resume the download as well as completely delete a file from the queue. 6. Once the download process has reached 100%, the file can be removed from the queue. 7. You can now go to the Download folder inside the Public directory to access your file.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.4 BitTorrent™ Used in conjunction with its built-in BitTorrent™ client, the network drive can be set to download media files from the Internet and have them saved directly to the internal hard drive. 3.4.1 Starting a Download To start downloading files, download a torrent file from the internet and then upload it to the network drive. Once the torrent file has been added, you can start downloading.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.5 Printer Server This network drive is equipped with a printer server. Connect your USB printer to the USB host port on the back of your network drive to share it with other workstations on the same local network. 3.5.1 Installation on a PC Printing via the shared network printer will be slower than when the printer is connected directly to the USB port on the computer. After you press the Print button, please wait for the printer to receive the data. 1.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 7. Make sure the network drive and printer are both turned on and connected to the same local network as your computer, then click Next. 8. Enter the IP address of your network drive (the port name will be filled out automatically) and then click Next. 9. Select Custom and click Settings to modify the configuration.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 10. Select RAW, use the default port number 9100 and then click OK to confirm it. 11. Click Finish to complete the TCP/IP Wizard and close the dialog box. 12. After clicking Next, a pop-up window will appear asking for a driver. Select your printer model from the list or browse for the corresponding driver on your local drive. 13.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.5.2 Installation on a Mac Printing via the shared network printer will be slower than when the printer is connected directly to the USB port on the computer. After you press the Print button, please wait for the printer to receive the data. 1. Go to System Preferences and click Print & Fax. 2. Click on the plus symbol to add a new printer. 3. Select the IP tab.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.6 Media Server The UPnP media server can be used to share your photos, music files and videos that are stored on the network drive in the Public folder with an Xbox 360, a PlayStation 3 video game console or any other DLNA compliant UPnP-AV client that is connected to the same local network. Before you start, make sure both devices are connected to the same network and both are turned on.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 4. Once inside the Public folder, you can now access your pictures, music or videos, depending on the media library you have selected on your game console. 5. Select and play the files you would like view or listen to and enjoy! 3.6.2 PlayStation 3 1. On your NAS, make sure that the media files you would like to share are stored in the Public folder on the network drive. 2.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.7 iTunes Server When MP3 music files are stored in the /Public/Music folder, the files will automatically appear on iTunes and music can be played directly from the network drive. 1. Store the MP3 music files that you would like to access from iTunes on the network drive in the Public directory inside the Music folder. 2. If you have only just added your music files, wait until the music files have been added to the database of the NAS system.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.8 Sharing Media Files There are two basic ways to share your media files with other family members and friends. • You can create additional user accounts, allowing these users to access all of the files in the Public directory as well as the media files in the Albums section. It’s also possible to make use of the guest account for local users that connect via SMB or users that connect remotely via FTP.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.8.2 Albums Albums are a way to easily view the content in the web browser and also share the files with others. • Media files that are listed in any of the Albums can be accessed via web browser by all users that have an account on this system. • The files in the Albums section can also be viewed and managed by users that connect via SMB or FTP (guest account). 3.8.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 2. Login to your account. 3. Click Album Show.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 4. Select an album on the left hand side. Click View and select the last icon on the right to open the Cooliris plug-in. 1 2 5. Click the Share icon at the bottom right of the screen.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 6. Select the LINK tab and copy the link. 7. Send this link to your family members or friends (e.g. via e-mail or IM). 8. Your friends can now simply click on the link and view the images directly in the web browser (required Cooliris plug-in for web browser). Note In order to share the images, you need to login via www.myakitio.com, otherwise, the link will only work if the other person is on the same local network like your network drive.
NT2 LAN Network Storage & Extra Features 3.9 USB Copy When a USB drive is connected to the NT2 LAN via USB, all files on the USB drive can be copied to the internal hard drive of the network drive with a push of a button. 10. Connect the USB drive to the front port of your NT2 LAN network drive. We recommend using self-powered USB devices and in order for the network drive to mount the USB drive, the file system has to be FAT32 (read/write) or NTFS (read only). 11.
NT2 LAN Appendix 4 Appendix 4.1 Specifications Internal Hard Drive(s) • 3.5" SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s) • 80GB - 2TB • XFS Interface/Ports • 10/100/1000Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X • 2x USB host ports for USB drives and printers Supported USB devices • USB hard drives (FAT32, NTFS read only) • USB printers (RAW protocol) Supported UPnP clients • • • • System Requirements • PC: Windows XP/Vista/7 • Mac: OS 10.
NT2 LAN Appendix 4.3 Technical Terms Description for terms and abbreviations used in this manual. BitTorrent™ BitTorrent is the name of a peer-to-peer (P2P) file distribution client application and also of its related file sharing protocol, both of which were created by programmer Bram Cohen. BitTorrent is designed to distribute large amounts of data widely without incurring the corresponding consumption in costly server and bandwidth resources. For more details, please refer to www.bittorrent.com.
NT2 LAN Appendix 4.5 Precautions 4.5.1 Power on/off precautions It is recommended to switch the unit off when not in use. When re-locating the device or when not in use for an extended period of time, we strongly recommend unplugging the unit. 4.5.2 Location and placing precautions Avoid positioning your device in the following places: • • • • Locations with direct sunlight, next to radiators, other sources of heat. Locations with very high temperatures (more than 38° C) or humidity (more than 90%).
