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DNS-120 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 5 Hardware Overview 6 Getting Started 8 Hardware Installation 9 Mapping a Drive 10 Using the ... Using the Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 IP Settings 18 Device Settings 19 User Creation 20 Network Access 21 FTP Server 23 Admin Password 27 Time Server 28 System Settings 29 Upgrade Firmware 30 Device Information 31 Help Screen 32 Download Scheduling 33 Scheduling Status 36 Networking Basics 37...
DNS-120 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 5 Hardware Overview 6 Getting Started 8 Hardware Installation 9 Mapping a Drive 10 Using the ... Using the Configuration Utility 14 Setup Wizard 15 IP Settings 18 Device Settings 19 User Creation 20 Network Access 21 FTP Server 23 Admin Password 27 Time Server 28 System Settings 29 Upgrade Firmware 30 Device Information 31 Help Screen 32 Download Scheduling 33 Scheduling Status 36 Networking Basics 37...
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DNS-120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Software Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable 5V 2.5A Power Supply Note: Using a power supply with a different... version 7.0 and above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements Computer with the DNS-120 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above USB Hard Drive(s) An available Ethernet port on the network D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
DNS-120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Software Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable 5V 2.5A Power Supply Note: Using a power supply with a different... version 7.0 and above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements Computer with the DNS-120 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above USB Hard Drive(s) An available Ethernet port on the network D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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... Easy Search utility, discover all stored files. DNS-120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter connects USB drives* to the network, and provides authorized users access to their USB drives. Simply connect the DNS-120 to a Fast Ethernet port on the network. * USB drives sold separately. The DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter is a fast, simple, and cost...
... Easy Search utility, discover all stored files. DNS-120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter connects USB drives* to the network, and provides authorized users access to their USB drives. Simply connect the DNS-120 to a Fast Ethernet port on the network. * USB drives sold separately. The DNS-120 Network Storage Adapter is a fast, simple, and cost...
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... the built-in FTP Server The DNS-120 can schedule the DNS-120 to automatically create full or incremental backups of the DNS-120. Backup Function You can be configured using the Web-based configuration utility. Safely Add and Remove USB Drives The DNS-120 does not require you... files, even when you to reboot the system when adding USB drives to all stored files. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 DNS-120 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Connect USB 2.0/1.1 Add extra storage space to your network has never been easier....
... the built-in FTP Server The DNS-120 can schedule the DNS-120 to automatically create full or incremental backups of the DNS-120. Backup Function You can be configured using the Web-based configuration utility. Safely Add and Remove USB Drives The DNS-120 does not require you... files, even when you to reboot the system when adding USB drives to all stored files. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 DNS-120 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Connect USB 2.0/1.1 Add extra storage space to your network has never been easier....
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Solid green indicates the USB drive is initially connected to the DNS-120. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. Blinking green indicates activity on the Ethernet network. USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet LED Solid green indicates an Ethernet connection.
Solid green indicates the USB drive is initially connected to the DNS-120. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. Blinking green indicates activity on the Ethernet network. USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet LED Solid green indicates an Ethernet connection.
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Reset Button This button will restore the factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the provided power adapter. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Disconnect Button Press this button to the DNS-120. USB Ports Connects your router or switch using the included Ethernet cable. DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Rear Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet Port Connects to your USB 1.1 or 2.0 drives to safely disconnect USB drives from the DNS-120.
Reset Button This button will restore the factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the provided power adapter. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Disconnect Button Press this button to the DNS-120. USB Ports Connects your router or switch using the included Ethernet cable. DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Rear Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet Port Connects to your USB 1.1 or 2.0 drives to safely disconnect USB drives from the DNS-120.
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DNS-120 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network may look similar to this: D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
DNS-120 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network may look similar to this: D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
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...the device. The USB LED on the rear panel of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power strip or wall outlet. 4 Attach your USB drive is ready for use. DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware ...Installation 1 Attach the provided Ethernet cable to the USB port(s) on the front panel will blink until the drive has been installed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Plug the other end of ...
...the device. The USB LED on the rear panel of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power strip or wall outlet. 4 Attach your USB drive is ready for use. DNS-120 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware ...Installation 1 Attach the provided Ethernet cable to the USB port(s) on the front panel will blink until the drive has been installed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Plug the other end of ...
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DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to your CD-ROM drive. Click Launch D-Link Easy Search Utility. Highlight the share you want to remove the selected mapped drive. Once connected, your mapped drive to access the files and folders. Insert the DNS-120 CD...
DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to your CD-ROM drive. Click Launch D-Link Easy Search Utility. Highlight the share you want to remove the selected mapped drive. Once connected, your mapped drive to access the files and folders. Insert the DNS-120 CD...
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... DNS-120's USB drive(s) by mapping the shared folders as drives in the Configuration Utility. Right-click Start and click Explore. Click Tools and click Map Network Drive. Select an available drive letter and click Browse to locate your shared DNS-120 folder. DNS-120 User's Manual ...Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you entered into the Setup Wizard or in the Home>LAN screen in Windows. Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. \\DNS-120\Shared folder 11
... DNS-120's USB drive(s) by mapping the shared folders as drives in the Configuration Utility. Right-click Start and click Explore. Click Tools and click Map Network Drive. Select an available drive letter and click Browse to locate your shared DNS-120 folder. DNS-120 User's Manual ...Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you entered into the Setup Wizard or in the Home>LAN screen in Windows. Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. \\DNS-120\Shared folder 11
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Double-click on your desktop. DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer. Double-click the My Computer icon on the mapped drive to access the files and folders.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Double-click on your desktop. DNS-120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer. Double-click the My Computer icon on the mapped drive to access the files and folders.
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... to page 10 for Mapping a Drive instructions. Enter the new IP address and network settings. Insert the DNS-120 CD into your computer. DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Easy Search Utility Using the Easy Search Utility The D-Link Easy Search utility will allow you to connect to the web-based configuration utility, assign...
... to page 10 for Mapping a Drive instructions. Enter the new IP address and network settings. Insert the DNS-120 CD into your computer. DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Easy Search Utility Using the Easy Search Utility The D-Link Easy Search utility will allow you to connect to the web-based configuration utility, assign...
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.... The logon screen will appear. Click Config Once you may run the Easy Search Utility included on the next page, will appear. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility To log into the web-based configuration of the...
.... The logon screen will appear. Click Config Once you may run the Easy Search Utility included on the next page, will appear. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility To log into the web-based configuration of the...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will appear. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section. Please click on most of the configuration screens in this section. DNS-120 User's Manual Home > Wizard Using the Configuration Utility The Home>Wizard screen will guide you have made a configuration change. For a tour of each screen after you through the basic configuration.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will appear. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section. Please click on most of the configuration screens in this section. DNS-120 User's Manual Home > Wizard Using the Configuration Utility The Home>Wizard screen will guide you have made a configuration change. For a tour of each screen after you through the basic configuration.
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Time Zone - Using the Configuration Utility 16 DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Setup Wizard The Wizard will guide you through five steps: - LAN Connection - Click Next Select your DNS-120. Password - Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. Additional settings Click Next Create a new password for your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Time Zone - Using the Configuration Utility 16 DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Setup Wizard The Wizard will guide you through five steps: - LAN Connection - Click Next Select your DNS-120. Password - Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. Additional settings Click Next Create a new password for your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
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Click Next Click Restart You have completed the basic configuration of your network. Enter a name and a description for the DNS-120. Using the Configuration Utility Click Next Enter the workgroup name of the DNS-120 using the setup wizard! D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 The IP address must be used. DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Leave DHCP Client enabled if your network. If not, select Static IP and enter the IP address information to be in the same range as your network contains a DHCP server or router.
Click Next Click Restart You have completed the basic configuration of your network. Enter a name and a description for the DNS-120. Using the Configuration Utility Click Next Enter the workgroup name of the DNS-120 using the setup wizard! D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 The IP address must be used. DNS-120 User's Manual Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Leave DHCP Client enabled if your network. If not, select Static IP and enter the IP address information to be in the same range as your network contains a DHCP server or router.
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...DNS1/DNS2: DNS (Domain Name System) is selected. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Gateway Address: Enter the gateway address here, when Static IP is selected. If you are using a router in your network, you want to save the changes. This is normally the LAN address of the DNS-120 here, when... Static IP is selected. Enter a DNS address here. IP Address: Enter the IP address of your router. DNS-120 User's Manual Home > LAN Using the Configuration Utility DHCP Client/ Select either DHCP Client (default) if you have a DHCP server or Static IP: ...
...DNS1/DNS2: DNS (Domain Name System) is selected. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Gateway Address: Enter the gateway address here, when Static IP is selected. If you are using a router in your network, you want to save the changes. This is normally the LAN address of the DNS-120 here, when... Static IP is selected. Enter a DNS address here. IP Address: Enter the IP address of your router. DNS-120 User's Manual Home > LAN Using the Configuration Utility DHCP Client/ Select either DHCP Client (default) if you have a DHCP server or Static IP: ...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 This is useful if you have more than one DNS-120 devices on the network. Name: Enter a name for the DNS-120 device. DNS-120 User's Manual Home > Device Using the Configuration Utility Workgroup: Enter the name of the workgroup of the DNS-120. Description: Enter a description of your network.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 This is useful if you have more than one DNS-120 devices on the network. Name: Enter a name for the DNS-120 device. DNS-120 User's Manual Home > Device Using the Configuration Utility Workgroup: Enter the name of the workgroup of the DNS-120. Description: Enter a description of your network.
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DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > User Using the Configuration Utility User Name: Enter a user name. You will be listed under User List. Apply: Click Apply to create ... a user listed under User List. To delete a user, click the icon next to a user listed under User List. Password: Enter a password for confirmation. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20
DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > User Using the Configuration Utility User Name: Enter a user name. You will be listed under User List. Apply: Click Apply to create ... a user listed under User List. To delete a user, click the icon next to a user listed under User List. Password: Enter a password for confirmation. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20
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..." will have read /write permissions, the drive(s) must be displayed in the list similar to the USB drive(s) if formatted with FAT or FAT32. Note: Currently, you would like to the DNS-120. Authority: Select Read Only or Read/Write from the drop-down menu or check All Accounts. By... default, all files and folders on your local network will be formatted with NTFS. Comment: Enter a comment regarding the rule. DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > Network Access Using the Configuration Utility User: Select a user from the drop-down menu. Path: Click Open and select the...
..." will have read /write permissions, the drive(s) must be displayed in the list similar to the USB drive(s) if formatted with FAT or FAT32. Note: Currently, you would like to the DNS-120. Authority: Select Read Only or Read/Write from the drop-down menu or check All Accounts. By... default, all files and folders on your local network will be formatted with NTFS. Comment: Enter a comment regarding the rule. DNS-120 User's Manual Advanced > Network Access Using the Configuration Utility User: Select a user from the drop-down menu. Path: Click Open and select the...