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DNS-G120 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 Installation Considerations 10 ... 41 Download Scheduling 42 Scheduling Status 45 Networking Basics 46 Troubleshooting 52 Technical Specifications 53 Contacting Technical Support 55 Warranty 56 Registration 59 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
DNS-G120 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 Installation Considerations 10 ... 41 Download Scheduling 42 Scheduling Status 45 Networking Basics 46 Troubleshooting 52 Technical Specifications 53 Contacting Technical Support 55 Warranty 56 Registration 59 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
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... items are missing, please contact your reseller. Once your wireless configuration is used during initial setup. DNS-G120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DNS-G120 Wireless 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 voltage than the one included with your DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 If any of the above USB Hard Drive An 802.11g/b Wireless Network An available...
... items are missing, please contact your reseller. Once your wireless configuration is used during initial setup. DNS-G120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DNS-G120 Wireless 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 voltage than the one included with your DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 If any of the above USB Hard Drive An 802.11g/b Wireless Network An available...
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... settings using automated backup functionality of up to storage devices that are available for your USB drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 The DNS-G120 includes Nero® BackItUp software for backing up to two USB drives to the DNS-G120, create access to 54Mbps*. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of fice network. * Maximum...
... settings using automated backup functionality of up to storage devices that are available for your USB drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 The DNS-G120 includes Nero® BackItUp software for backing up to two USB drives to the DNS-G120, create access to 54Mbps*. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of fice network. * Maximum...
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...Disconnect button on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Web-based Configuration Utility Additional setup options can schedule the DNS-G120 to your network router or switch, plug in Web-based configuration utility including firmware upgrade, user account ...;c, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Safely Add and Remove USB Drives The DNS-G120 does not require you 're away. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 Wirelessly transfer data to the network, thus eliminating downtime. Plug & Play Through plug and play...
...Disconnect button on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Web-based Configuration Utility Additional setup options can schedule the DNS-G120 to your network router or switch, plug in Web-based configuration utility including firmware upgrade, user account ...;c, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Safely Add and Remove USB Drives The DNS-G120 does not require you 're away. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 Wirelessly transfer data to the network, thus eliminating downtime. Plug & Play Through plug and play...
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... connection. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. Wireless LED Indicates that the DNS-G120 is properly connected to a wireless network and blinks when data is initially connected to WiFi networks. Antenna Wirelessly connect to the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is being transmitted...
... connection. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. Wireless LED Indicates that the DNS-G120 is properly connected to a wireless network and blinks when data is initially connected to WiFi networks. Antenna Wirelessly connect to the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is being transmitted...
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Disconnect Button Press this button to the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 USB Ports Connects your router or switch using the included Ethernet cable. DNS-G120 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-G120. Power Receptor Receptor for the provided power adapter. Reset Button This button will restore the factory default settings.
Disconnect Button Press this button to the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 USB Ports Connects your router or switch using the included Ethernet cable. DNS-G120 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-G120. Power Receptor Receptor for the provided power adapter. Reset Button This button will restore the factory default settings.
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DNS-G120 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-G120 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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..., your USB drive is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and reboot the DNS-G120 to connect to your router or switch. 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power strip or wall outlet. 4 Attach your USB drive(s) to...Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel. 2 Attach the other end of the DNS-G120. DNS-G120 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation It is required that an Ethernet cable is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable to the USB port(s) on...
..., your USB drive is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and reboot the DNS-G120 to connect to your router or switch. 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power strip or wall outlet. 4 Attach your USB drive(s) to...Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel. 2 Attach the other end of the DNS-G120. DNS-G120 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation It is required that an Ethernet cable is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable to the USB port(s) on...
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...devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2 Be aware of the direct line between the DNS-G120 and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 ...ceiling (instead of at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DNS-G120 User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Installation Considerations The DNS-G120 lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network....
...devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2 Be aware of the direct line between the DNS-G120 and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 ...ceiling (instead of at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DNS-G120 User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Installation Considerations The DNS-G120 lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network....
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...Wireless Network' network and skip to page 13 to use the same settings on the DNS-G120. Click Next. Click Start > Accessories > Communications > Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 To create new wireless settings, click Setup a new wireless network.... In this section, you do not wish to continue. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (WCN)...
...Wireless Network' network and skip to page 13 to use the same settings on the DNS-G120. Click Next. Click Start > Accessories > Communications > Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 To create new wireless settings, click Setup a new wireless network.... In this section, you do not wish to continue. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (WCN)...
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DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) Enter the network name (SSID). If you choose to assign a random network key (encryption key), select Automatically assign a network key. To use WPA-PSK, select Use WPA Encryption instead of WEP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Click Next. This screen appears if you...
DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) Enter the network name (SSID). If you choose to assign a random network key (encryption key), select Automatically assign a network key. To use WPA-PSK, select Use WPA Encryption instead of WEP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Click Next. This screen appears if you...
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This screen appears after the settings are successfully transferred to the USB flash drive. When the DNS-G120 wireless setup is solid and the WLAN light blinks, you may unplug the USB flash drive. The USB LED will then blink quickly 3 times ... to this one will blink as it detects the USB flash drive and then turn off . Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) This screen appears when the WEP or WPA key has been assigned. Follow the...
This screen appears after the settings are successfully transferred to the USB flash drive. When the DNS-G120 wireless setup is solid and the WLAN light blinks, you may unplug the USB flash drive. The USB LED will then blink quickly 3 times ... to this one will blink as it detects the USB flash drive and then turn off . Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) This screen appears when the WEP or WPA key has been assigned. Follow the...
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Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. The logon screen will appear. Click Config Next, click Wireless on the left side. DNS-G120 User's Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network If you have configured the wireless settings using Windows® Connect Now (WCN), you may skip this section and continue to page 16. Click Enabled Click Site Survey D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Open your Web browser and type http://DNS-G120 into the URL address box and then press the Enter or Return key.
Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. The logon screen will appear. Click Config Next, click Wireless on the left side. DNS-G120 User's Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network If you have configured the wireless settings using Windows® Connect Now (WCN), you may skip this section and continue to page 16. Click Enabled Click Site Survey D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Open your Web browser and type http://DNS-G120 into the URL address box and then press the Enter or Return key.
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Your wireless connection setup is now complete! Refer to pages 26-27 for the DNS-G120 to 30 seconds for more information regarding encryption. Click Apply Note: Allow up to connect wirelessly. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Click Connect If the wireless network you've selected has any wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to a Wireless Network (continued) Select an available wireless network by clicking on the radio button under Join. DNS-G120 User's Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to enter the WEP or WPA-PSK information.
Your wireless connection setup is now complete! Refer to pages 26-27 for the DNS-G120 to 30 seconds for more information regarding encryption. Click Apply Note: Allow up to connect wirelessly. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Click Connect If the wireless network you've selected has any wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to a Wireless Network (continued) Select an available wireless network by clicking on the radio button under Join. DNS-G120 User's Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to enter the WEP or WPA-PSK information.
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...My Computer. Once connected, your computer. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to map. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your mapped drive to remove the selected mapped drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Highlight the share ...you want to your mapped drive(s) will be displayed under Link Info. Click Disconnect to access the files ...
...My Computer. Once connected, your computer. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to map. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your mapped drive to remove the selected mapped drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Highlight the share ...you want to your mapped drive(s) will be displayed under Link Info. Click Disconnect to access the files ...
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... see the following instructions for mapping a USB drive so that you can access the DNS-G120's USB drive(s) by mapping the shared folders as drives in the Configuration Utility. Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. \\DNS-G120\Shared folder 17 DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you entered into...
... see the following instructions for mapping a USB drive so that you can access the DNS-G120's USB drive(s) by mapping the shared folders as drives in the Configuration Utility. Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. \\DNS-G120\Shared folder 17 DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you entered into...
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Double-click on your desktop. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Double-click the My Computer icon on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer.
Double-click on your desktop. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Double-click the My Computer icon on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer.
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... configuration utility, assign IP address settings to the DNS-G120, and map drives to save the settings. To assign a static IP, highlight the DNS-G120 and select Disabled from the DHCP Client drop-down menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Highlight an available DNS-G120 and click Configuration to page 16 for Mapping a Drive...
... configuration utility, assign IP address settings to the DNS-G120, and map drives to save the settings. To assign a static IP, highlight the DNS-G120 and select Disabled from the DHCP Client drop-down menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Highlight an available DNS-G120 and click Configuration to page 16 for Mapping a Drive...
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... web-based configuration of the DNS-G120, you have logged in, the Home screen, shown on your Web browser and type http://DNS-G120 into a web browser. Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. The logon screen will appear. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Open your CD... or type http://DNS-G120 into the URL address box and then press the Enter...
... web-based configuration of the DNS-G120, you have logged in, the Home screen, shown on your Web browser and type http://DNS-G120 into a web browser. Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. The logon screen will appear. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Open your CD... or type http://DNS-G120 into the URL address box and then press the Enter...
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DNS-G120 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. Please click on most of the configuration screens in this section. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section. Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will appear.
DNS-G120 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. Please click on most of the configuration screens in this section. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section. Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will appear.