Kanguru Solutions iNAS-100 User Manual

BROADBAND NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE Kanguru iNAS-100 User’s Manual Copyright 2003, All Rights Reserved. This manual applies to

Quick Configuration 1. You should see the page pictured below once you have accessed the iNAS through a web browser (http://192.168.1.254). To acces

Step 2: Change the Administrator’s password if desired. Step 3: Enter the date, time, and time zone for the iNAS Step 4: Select the

dynamic IP address. If you want the iNAS to use a Static IP address then select Static and enter the IP Address in Step 5-1. Step 6: Select th

Step 8: Configure the method of user authentication. Most users will leave this portion blank. Step 9: Manage Users and User Groups for

in a Network Share. You can skip this step if you wish to create Network Shares at a later time. Depending on how you want to implement the i

Now that you’ve completed the initial setup for the iNAS it’s time to decide on how you want to implement the iNAS in your network. Most users will c

Connecting PCs to the Kanguru iNAS 100 Connect one end of a network cable into an available LAN port on the Kanguru iNAS-100 and the other

2. Select either DHCP or enter a Static IP depending your network’s setup. Note: If you select to use a Dynamic IP address then the iNAS will be as

2. Assign a fixed IP address that won’t conflict with any other devices on your network. We suggest contacting your network administrator if you ar

Connecting the iNAS as a Router. WAN Configuration Enter the Network Settings sections from the Administration page. Then click on WAN Configuration

To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Ka

LAN Configuration 1. Click on the LAN Configuration tab from the menu to continue. 2. Assign a fixed IP address that won’t conflict with any othe

Configuring a Router for the iNAS If you are connecting the iNAS to another router you must configure that router to allow for remote access to the iN

Chapter 3User Management Once you have installed the Kanguru iNAS 100, you can use your browser (supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later an

You can create new users according to your needs. The following information is required to create a new user: • User Name The user name must not exce

• Delete User Groups User group names must not exceed 256 characters. It is case insensitive and it can contain double-byte characters (Such as Chin

Administer network shares with the following: • Create a Network Share • Change the name, path and comment of a network share • Set access right fo

Chapter 4System Settings Basic system settings include the server name, date, time, and language settings. • Server Name You must assign a unique nam

The server is based on the language settings and uses it accordingly while creating or displaying files and directories. Select the correct language

There are several available options in addition to the basic settings: Allow entering administration web pages from external network If this option is

If the local network has a WINS server installed, please specify the IP address. The Kanguru iNAS 100 will automatically register its name and IP addr

Table of Contents CCHHAAPPTTEERR 11 Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100 ...

MX Mail Exchange Server Record You may also specify the forwarding servers; the Kanguru iNAS 100 will forward all DNS requests that can't be re

DMZ This feature allows one computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. This can allow 2-way communication between the DMZ host a

System Tools The following system tools allow optimized maintenance or management of your Kanguru iNAS 100: • SNMP Settings In order to use Simple N

• Remote Replication User can backup data from local NAS to another NAS without backup software. It can provide schedule Full/Incremental/Sync remote

Administration DQuick Configuration D System Settings DServer Name DDate & Time DLanguage Setting DView System Settings D Network Settings DWAN

Chapter 5Using the iNAS The iNAS can be accessed in one of three ways: 1. The Web-based GUI 2. Directly through your LAN (Network Neighborhood) 3

4. After you log in, you will have access to the Network Shares that you have permission to. 5. Click on the folder in which you want to access. 6

2. Click on the iNAS from the list of PCs on your network. You may have to change the domain if the iNAS is configured to another domain name. 3. D

Using the Apple Mac Operating System If you are a Mac OS user, you can use the following two methods to access to your Kanguru iNAS 100: 1. Using N

login name and password are confirmed, a popup window informs you that the connection is made with the Kanguru iNAS 100. d. When the Kanguru iNAS

Reset the Administrator Password & Network Settings ...45 Disk Failure or Malfunction...

2. Using the Chooser a. Select Chooser in the Apple menu bar. b. Click on AppleShare. The name of the Kanguru iNAS 100 appears on the right sid

c. Use the mouse to highlight the Kanguru iNAS 100 and then click “OK”. d. Enter the correct login name and password or use “Guest” to login

e. All available network shares will be listed. Use the mouse to choose a network share and click on “OK”. f. You can then close the Chooser

Using the Unix/Linux Operating System Other than Microsoft OS and Mac OS, your Kanguru iNAS 100 supports Unix based systems (such as IBM AIX, HP-UX, S

Chapter 6Troubleshooting Q1. I can no longer access my iNAS. Is there any way I can reset to the default settings to start at the beginning? A1. Yes

Chapter 7Kanguru iNAS 100 - Maintenance The Kanguru iNAS 100 has been specially designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and to be ready at all t

Note: If the configuration reset switch is disabled in the System Tools · Hardware Settings page, you are no longer able to use this function. Please

Appendix A LCD Panel Displayed Information Kanguru iNAS 100 IP Address Setting Switch B (Button B in the text below) Setting Switch A (Button A

 •••••   NETWORK SETTINGS After entering the Network Settings menu, please press the switch B to choose DHCP or Static IP. 1. DHCP - Obtain IP Ad

Appendix B Web File Manager Using Web File Manager Start your web browser and enter your Kanguru iNAS 100’s home page. Select Web File Manager and e

Chapter 1 Overview of the Kanguru iNAS 100 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Kanguru iNAS 100 from Kanguru Solutions. You can now quickly and e

1. Check the file(s) or folder(s) you wish to delete. 2. On the tool bar, click on ( Delete ). 3. A window appears. Click on OK to delete the select

Web File Manager Icons Up - go back to the parent folder Refresh – reload the current page Home - go back to the network shares list home page Cr

Appendix C Quick Install Wizard Introduction There is a NasClient on the mini CD included with your iNAS. The Quick Install Wizard enables you to li

Operation Help 1. Set up your Kanguru iNAS 100: Select the Kanguru iNAS 100 that you want to configure, and then click on the Configure button. An au

For more configurations, check your browser under “System Administration” 2. Viewing detailed information on the Kanguru iNAS 100: Choose the Kangur

Appendix D Registering a Dynamic Domain Name Introduction Your Kanguru iNAS 100 supports the DDNS service provided by DynDNS. You can go to the web

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b. Click on “Agree” if you accept the service agreement. c. Enter the username, email address and password to create a DDNS service account. You wil

d. If below web page appears on the screen, your account has been successfully created and a confirmation message has been sent to your e-mail address

Warranty This product carries a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Any claims for loss or damage must be made to carrier directly. Cla

Specifications CPU NS Geode SC2200 266Mhz Flash Memory 16MB DRAM 128MB System Specification HDD 1 x 3.5" IDE HDD Software NASWare Router Edition

Kanguru iNAS 100 • Front View • Rear View Switch LAN ConnectorsConfiguration Reset Switch Power Power Connection WA

• Network Status Indicators There are five LED indicators at the lower right area of the rear panel. Each LED indicates the network status of the c

Chapter 2 Installing the Kanguru iNAS 100 First Time Installation Please follow these instructions to install your Kanguru iNAS 100 if this is the fi