User guide

ASUSTOR NAS User Guide
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2.1.3. VPN
Here you can let your ASUSTOR NAS become a VPN client, and via PPTP or Open VPN,
connect to a VPN server to access a virtual private network. ASUSTOR NAS supports the
use of different connection settings files, allowing you to connect to the VPN server of your
choice. The ASUSTOR VPN client currently supports the two most common connection
protocols: PPTP and OpenVPN.
2.1.4. Regional Options
Here you can adjust the settings for date and time, display format, time zone and daylight
saving time.
2.1.5. Hardware
Note: This function may differ depending on the NAS model in use.
Here you can configure settings for the LED indicators, buzzer, hard disk hibernation,
power usage, fan speed and LCD display panel.
 System: Here you can choose to disable any of the LED indicators to save power.
By selecting “night mode”, only the system power LED indicator will be enabled. It
will flash an orange light every 10 seconds. You can also configure settings for the
buzzer and reset button here.
 Disk: Your hard disks will enter hibernation mode when left idle for the period of
time specified here.
 Power: Here you can manage power usage settings such as Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
and power scheduling.
 Fan Control: Here you can set the rotation speed for the fan. If you are not sure
about which speed to select, you can simply select Auto. This will automatically
adjust the fan speed in accordance with the temperature of the system.
 LCD Panel: You can have the LCD panel display a customized scrolling message or
the local temperature. This function is only available on the following models: AS-
604T, AS-606T, AS-608T.
Reminder: If you choose to display the local temperature, the system will
use your current IP address to determine the temperature at your present
location. The results of this may vary, depending on your exact location.