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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 Windows® ... 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 Windows® ... 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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D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 Minimum System Requirements Computer with Windows XP or 2000 Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above items are missing, ... and void the warranty for this product. 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...
D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 Minimum System Requirements Computer with Windows XP or 2000 Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above items are missing, ... and void the warranty for this product. 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...
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... using automated backup functionality of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. If you want to 54Mbps*. DNS-G120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in additional network functionality and convenience. Actual data throughput will vary. Unlike other Network Storage Adapters, the...
... using automated backup functionality of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. If you want to 54Mbps*. DNS-G120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in additional network functionality and convenience. Actual data throughput will vary. Unlike other Network Storage Adapters, the...
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...account management, folder management, scheduled downloads, and DHCP/manual network settings. Actual data throughput will vary. DNS-G120 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 802.11g Wireless Connectivity The DNS-G120 connects to your network has never been easier. You... 2.0 hard drives or flash drives to the DNS-G120 and easily have access to the network, thus eliminating downtime. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 The DNS-G120 is also backward compatible with a maximum wireless signal rate of the DNS-G120. Connect USB 2.0/1.1 Add extra storage space to your...
...account management, folder management, scheduled downloads, and DHCP/manual network settings. Actual data throughput will vary. DNS-G120 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 802.11g Wireless Connectivity The DNS-G120 connects to your network has never been easier. You... 2.0 hard drives or flash drives to the DNS-G120 and easily have access to the network, thus eliminating downtime. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 The DNS-G120 is also backward compatible with a maximum wireless signal rate of the DNS-G120. Connect USB 2.0/1.1 Add extra storage space to your...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 Blinking green indicates activity on the Ethernet network. Antenna Wirelessly connect to the DNS-G120. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. DNS-G120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet LED Solid green indicates an Ethernet connection. USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is being ...
D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 Blinking green indicates activity on the Ethernet network. Antenna Wirelessly connect to the DNS-G120. Power LED Solid green indicates a good power source connection. DNS-G120 User's Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel Hardware Overview Ethernet LED Solid green indicates an Ethernet connection. USB LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive is being ...
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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. Disconnect Button Press this button to the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Reset Button This button will restore the factory default settings.
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. Disconnect Button Press this button to the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 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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.... 2 Attach the other end of the AC Adapter into the receptor located on the back of the DNS-G120. The USB LED on the rear panel of the device. DNS-G120 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation It is required that an Ethernet cable is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet ...cable and reboot the DNS-G120 to connect to your wireless network. 1 Attach the provided Ethernet cable to the USB port(s) on the front panel will blink until the drive has been installed. Once your USB drive is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Once the USB...
.... 2 Attach the other end of the AC Adapter into the receptor located on the back of the DNS-G120. The USB LED on the rear panel of the device. DNS-G120 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation It is required that an Ethernet cable is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet ...cable and reboot the DNS-G120 to connect to your wireless network. 1 Attach the provided Ethernet cable to the USB port(s) on the front panel will blink until the drive has been installed. Once your USB drive is ready for use. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Once the USB...
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...Link Systems, Inc. 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials make a difference. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. 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...
...Link Systems, Inc. 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials make a difference. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. 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...
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...new wireless settings, click Setup a new wireless network. Click Next. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (WCN) Note: This feature is only available through Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 Click Start > Accessories > Communications > Wireless... Network Setup Wizard. If you do not wish to use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard to easily and securely set up the DNS-G120 on your wireless settings, skip...
...new wireless settings, click Setup a new wireless network. Click Next. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (WCN) Note: This feature is only available through Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 Click Start > Accessories > Communications > Wireless... Network Setup Wizard. If you do not wish to use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard to easily and securely set up the DNS-G120 on your wireless settings, skip...
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.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 If you choose to assign a random network key (encryption key), select Automatically assign a network key. This screen appears if you want Windows to set the WEP key manually. Enter the desired encryption key in the space provided and then enter the key again to manually assign ... a network key. This screen appears if you want to confirm. If you choose to confirm. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) Enter the network name (SSID). Enter the desired encryption key in the space ...
.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 If you choose to assign a random network key (encryption key), select Automatically assign a network key. This screen appears if you want Windows to set the WEP key manually. Enter the desired encryption key in the space provided and then enter the key again to manually assign ... a network key. This screen appears if you want to confirm. If you choose to confirm. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) Enter the network name (SSID). Enter the desired encryption key in the space ...
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... will blink as it detects the USB flash drive and then turn off . When the DNS-G120 wireless setup is solid and the WLAN light blinks, you may unplug the USB flash drive. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) This screen appears when the WEP or WPA... the screen to transfer settings to the USB flash drive. Once the USB light is successful, a window similar to the USB flash drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13
... will blink as it detects the USB flash drive and then turn off . When the DNS-G120 wireless setup is solid and the WLAN light blinks, you may unplug the USB flash drive. DNS-G120 User's Manual Windows Connect Now Windows® Connect Now (Continued) This screen appears when the WEP or WPA... the screen to transfer settings to the USB flash drive. Once the USB light is successful, a window similar to the USB flash drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13
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The logon screen will appear. 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. Open your Web browser and type http://DNS-G120 into the URL address box and then press the Enter or Return key. Click Config Next, click Wireless on the left side. Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click Enabled Click Site Survey D-Link Systems, Inc. 14
The logon screen will appear. 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. Open your Web browser and type http://DNS-G120 into the URL address box and then press the Enter or Return key. Click Config Next, click Wireless on the left side. Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click Enabled Click Site Survey D-Link Systems, Inc. 14
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DNS-G120 User's Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to enter the WEP or WPA-PSK information. 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. Your wireless connection setup is now complete! 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. 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. Your wireless connection setup is now complete! 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.
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Available shares will appear in My Computer. Click Disconnect to map. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your mapped drive(s) will be displayed under Link Info. Highlight the share you want to remove the selected mapped drive. From your desktop, double-click the ... and then double-click your mapped drive to your computer. Highlight an available DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Click Launch D-Link Easy Search Utility. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to access the files and folders....
Available shares will appear in My Computer. Click Disconnect to map. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your mapped drive(s) will be displayed under Link Info. Highlight the share you want to remove the selected mapped drive. From your desktop, double-click the ... and then double-click your mapped drive to your computer. Highlight an available DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Click Launch D-Link Easy Search Utility. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to access the files and folders....
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Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. \\DNS-G120\Shared folder 17 Please 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. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you entered into the...
Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. \\DNS-G120\Shared folder 17 Please 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. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you entered into the...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Double-click the My Computer icon on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. Double-click on your desktop. DNS-G120 User's Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Double-click the My Computer icon on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. Double-click on your desktop. 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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... Disabled from the DHCP Client drop-down menu. Refer to access the web-based utility. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your computer. DNS-G120 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...
... Disabled from the DHCP Client drop-down menu. Refer to access the web-based utility. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your computer. DNS-G120 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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DNS-G120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility To log into the 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. The logon screen will appear. Click Con...64257;g Once you may run the Easy Search Utility included on the next page, will appear. Open your CD or 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 ...
DNS-G120 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility To log into the 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. The logon screen will appear. Click Con...64257;g Once you may run the Easy Search Utility included on the next page, will appear. Open your CD or 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 ...
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For a tour of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section. Please click on most of each screen after you through the basic configuration. DNS-G120 User's Manual Home > Wizard Using the Configuration Utility The Home>Wizard screen will guide you have made a configuration change. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will appear.
For a tour of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section. Please click on most of each screen after you through the basic configuration. DNS-G120 User's Manual Home > Wizard Using the Configuration Utility The Home>Wizard screen will guide you have made a configuration change. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will appear.