Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents.......................................................................... 2 System Requirements.................................................................. 2 Features............................................................................................. 3 Checking the Hardware Requirements................................. 5 Hardware Overview.....................
Table of Contents Modifying a Group........................................... 133 Deleting a Group.............................................. 138 Quotas........................................................................ 139 Network Shares....................................................... 144 Add/Modify Network Shares Wizard......... 145 Deleting a Network Share............................. 152 Resetting the Network Shares..................... 154 ISO Shares Setup Wizard.......................
Table of Contents Sharing your Photos............................................. 226 Refresh your Photos.............................................. 229 Configuring an Album......................................... 230 Sharing Photos on Google+............................... 233 Slideshow.................................................................. 236 Slideshow Toolbar............................................ 237 Cooliris.......................................................................
Table of Contents Local Backups.......................................................... 306 Time Machine.......................................................... 307 USB Backups............................................................ 308 MTP Backups...................................................... 309 USB Backups...................................................... 309 MTP Backup Process....................................... 310 USB Backup Process........................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview The D-Link ShareCenter DNS-345 is a 4-Bay Network Attached Storage device. When used with internal SATA drives1, it enables you to share documents, files, and digital media such as music, photos, and video with everyone in your home or in the office network. Remotely accessing files through the Internet is also possible using the built-in FTP server, Web File server and the WebDAV protocol.
Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents • • • • • D-Link ShareCenter® 4-Bay Cloud Storage 4000 (DNS-345) CD-ROM with Manual and Software Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter CAT5E Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the ShareCenter® will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features The ShareCenter® DNS-345 is an easy to install data storage platform used for remote access through a local network or from the Internet. This ShareCenter® supports up to 4 SATA hard drives and includes the product features listed below: • • • • • • • • Four Hard Drive Bays for 3.
Section 1 - Product Overview • Media Streaming • mydlink Cloud • UPnP AV Server for streaming music, photos, and videos • Remotely access files via web browser and mobile devices to compatible media • Download and remote stream your photos, music, and • iTunes software will be able to automatically find and video files play music directly from the ShareCenter® • Sync files/folders between the ShareCenter and multiple computers • Supports Add-On Software and Multi-Language Packages • Share content with gues
Section 1 - Product Overview Checking the Hardware Requirements To use your DNS-345, you will need at least one hard drive. If you plan to use RAID, which protects your data against one hard drive failure, you will need at least two hard drives. Note: For the ShareCenter®, we recommend that you use at least four 1TB high performance drives. This provides more data drives, better striping performance, and helps distribute loads more effectively.
Section 1 - Product Overview Determining How Much Hard Drive Space you Need: In order to protect your data from hard drive failure, your DNS-345 requires more space than what you will use for your data, sometimes more than double the amount of space required. Using a Router or Switch: If you are connecting your ShareCenter to a router or switch, your router or switch needs to support Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbit/s) for maximum performance.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel Front Panel OLED Screen Next Button Power Button COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Front Panel This panel unlatches simply by sliding it up. Unhook the front panel to insert or remove your hard drive(s). OLED Screen The OLED screen displays the welcome screen, hard disk information, IP address information for both LAN ports, firmware version, temperature, and hard drive modes.
Section 1 - Product Overview OLED Screen Welcome to DNS-345 NAS Hard Drive(s) Status: Amber light(s) - the hard drive(s) are present. No amber lights - the hard drive(s) are absent. This displays the firmware version and the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-345 User Manual This displays the drive name and usable storage capacity. The IP address on LAN 1 The IP address on LAN 2 Disconnected means there is no connection.
Section 1 - Product Overview Backup from NAS to USB D-Link ShareCenter DNS-345 User Manual Backups are complete Enter Backup Mode 9
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) HDD Eject Lever Cooling Fan HDD Eject Lever Reset Button Power Receptacle Cord Hook HDD Eject Lever Gigabit Ethernet Ports USB Port Cooling Fan HDD Eject Lever COMPONENT Cooling Fan Gigabit Ethernet Ports Power Receptacle USB Port Reset Button HDD Eject Lever DESCRIPTION The cooling fan is used to cool the hard drives and features speed control.
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear Panel (Levers) Pull the rear levers to disconnect the hard drive(s) from the SATA sockets. Note: Remove the front cover before releasing the latches.
Section 2 - Getting Started Getting Started Hardware Setup This User Guide will help you get your ShareCenter set up in just a few steps. To install the ShareCenter on your local network, refer to the steps below, or skip to page 16 to run the setup wizard which will show you how to install and configure your DNS-345. Step 1 - Remove the front panel by firmly gripping the panel and sliding it up until it unhooks. Then remove it to allow access to the drive bays. Step 2 - Insert up to four 3.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 3 - Re-attach the front panel. Align the 4 panel hooks with the corresponding slots on the chassis and slide the front panel down until it is firmly seated. Step 4 - Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN 1 Ethernet port. This cable should connect the ShareCenter to your local network via a router, switch, or directly to a computer for configuration. Step 5 - Connect the power adapter to the power receptacle.
Section 2 - Getting Started D-Link Storage Utility When first powered on, during the initial boot sequence, the ShareCenter will wait to be assigned an IP address via DHCP. If it does not receive a DHCP assigned IP address, the ShareCenter will be automatically assigned a 169.254.xxx.xxx address. It is recommended that you use the included D-Link Storage Utility software when accessing and configuring the ShareCenter for the first time.
Section 2 - Getting Started Select the ShareCenter from the list and click the Configuration button. This will launch the computer’s default web browser and direct it to the IP address listed for the device. Make sure the browser is not configured to use a proxy server. Note: The computer used to access the ShareCenter web-based configuration manager must be on the same subnet as the ShareCenter.
Section 3 - Installation Installation Setup Wizard To run the Setup Wizard, insert the ShareCenter CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install Note: Windows Firewall presents you with a warning message to unblock the device. Click Unblock to give your computer access to the NAS. Step 2 - Select the Language of your choice and then click the Start button.
Section 3 - Installation Install the Hard Drives Step 3 - Follow the instructions to remove the front cover of your ShareCenter. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Slide one, two, three, or four hard drive into an available hard drive bay of your ShareCenter. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Connect to your Network Step 5 - With the hard drives installed properly into each bay, close the chassis by sliding the panel down into place. Click Next to continue. Step 6 - Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable to your ShareCenter and connect the other end to a switch or router (Local LAN). To improve bandwidth, connect a second Ethernet cable to the other port on the ShareCenter to the same switch or router. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Power and Device Selection Step 7 - Connect the power adapter connector to the power receptacle on the back of the ShareCenter. Then, power on the ShareCenter by pressing the power button located under the OLED screen. Click Next to continue. Step 8 - With the power on, press the Next button on the device and check and make sure the IP address of your ShareCenter matches what you see on the screen. Note: Allow 1-2 minutes for the DNS-345 to boot up. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Admin Password Step 9 - Enter the administrator password. If this is the first time you are doing the installation on this NAS, leave the password blank. Click Next to continue. Step 10 - In this step you can create a new password for the Admin username. It is recommended you set a password, however you may also leave the fields blank. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Networking Setup Step 11 - You may either use Static IP or DHCP to configure the IP network settings of the ShareCenter. If you select Static IP, then enter the IP parameters as listed. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Dynamic DNS Step 12 - If you want your ShareCenter to be part of a Windows Workgroup network, enter the workgroup name, a name for the device, and a description. The name you entered will be used whenever you map one of the ShareCenter volumes as a Network Drive. Click Next to continue. Step 13 - Click the Yes radio button if you already have a DDNS account to use for the ShareCenter DDNS. Click the No radio button and proceed to step 15 to obtain a new DDNS account.
Section 3 - Installation Dynamic DNS Account Setup Step 14 - Enter the DDNS parameters requested in this window so that your ShareCenter can be accessed by a URL over the Internet. Click Next to continue. Step 15 - Click Yes to go to a Wizard with instructions and links on how to obtain a free DDNS account. Click No skips the DDNS account setup wizard and transfers you back to the ShareCenter Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Installation DDNS Account and System Time Step 16 - Follow the steps listed here in order to create a DDNS account and configure your LAN equipment and ShareCenter to work with the new settings. Click Close to continue. Step 17 - Select your time zone and then set the time and date. You can set the time and date manually, from an NTP server, or from your computer. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Email Settings and Volume Information Step 18 - You can configure messages to be sent alerting you to certain operational conditions and drive status conditions to your e-mail account. These alerts can prove helpful with the management and safeguarding of important data. Enter your e-mail information and settings and then click Next to continue. If you do not want to configure your e-mail settings, click Skip to continue.
Section 3 - Installation RAID Configuration and Encryption Step 20 - Select one of the volume RAID types. Clicking on each RAID type radio button will display a description. For more information concerning the different RAID Disk Formats please refer to the Knowledge Base section in this manual. Click Next to continue. Step 21 - Once the RAID configuration is complete, the ShareCenter prompts you to encrypt each or all drives. Check the box next to the hard drive(s) you wish to encrypt.
Section 3 - Installation Mapping a Drive and Checking Volume Summary Step 22 - This step allows you to map the volume(s) created as network drive(s) on your computer. Click Next to continue. Step 23 - Review the detailed summary of your volume configuration here before clicking next and starting the drive format. If necessary use the PREV button to go back and reconfigure the RAID configuration of the volume(s). Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Formatting Volumes Step 24 - When you click Next, a warning message will appear to inform you that all data on the drive(s) will be lost. Click Yes to proceed or No to exit. Click Next to continue. Step 25 - During the formatting process the wizard displays a percentage complete bar for each hard drive. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Formatting Hard Drives Step 26 - The wizard will notify you when formatting has completed successfully. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Installing mydlink Cloud and Selecting Add-on Packages Step 27 - Your ShareCenter supports cloud services. D-Link has provided a cloud service that allows you to remotely access the files from your NAS through the mydlink Cloud service. Read the installation instructions and wait for the process to complete. Click Next to continue. Step 28 - Your ShareCenter supports Add-On packages.
Section 3 - Installation Add-on Packages Step 29 - The wizard will notify you that the Add-on packages are installed successfully. Click Next to continue. Step 30 - The next screen allows you to enable or disable the installed add-on packages. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Wizard Complete Step 31 - The ShareCenter Setup Wizard is complete. Click Finish to exit the wizard and start using your DNS-345. Your ShareCenter is now installed and ready to use. If your drives are mapped using the wizard, you will be able to access them under your ‘My Computer’ icon. If you did not use the wizard to map the drives, you can manually map or access the created volumes through your computers operating system.
Section 3 - Installation Mapping a Drive Map a drive to your ShareCenter using Windows® 7 to access it through Windows® Explorer. Step 1 - Click Start, then Computer (the name of your computer). On the right-side panel is a list of your hard drives, removable storage, and network locations. If you do not have any network locations, this may be the first time you set up a network drive. Begin by clicking on ‘Map network drive’. Step 2 - This screen shows some details on selecting a network drive.
Section 3 - Installation Step 3 - Windows will automatically detect all devices on your network including your ShareCenter. Step 4 - Click on your ShareCenter to see the volumes you created earlier. Then select the volume that you wish to access and click OK.
Section 3 - Installation Step 5 - After selecting your volume, click Finish to proceed. Step 6 - The drive will then appear in your Windows® Explorer in green. This means the drive is active and ready for use.
Section 4 - Configuration Configuration Managing your DNS-345 ShareCenter Web UI (User Interface) is a browser-based utility that allows you to manage and configure the different tools and services. The Web UI is divided into three main sections: 1. Home 2. Applications 3.
Section 4 - Configuration Web UI Login To access the Web UI, open a web browser, type in the IP address of your ShareCenter, and log in. You can find the IP address of your NAS by pressing the Next button on the front of the DNS-345. The following screen will appear: Select System Administrator and enter the password created during the Setup Wizard. Click Login. Note: The computer used to access the ShareCenter web-based configuration manager must be on the same subnet as the ShareCenter.
Section 4 - Configuration Web UI General Layout Home After logging in, the ShareCenter ‘Home’ tab will appear. You will see the Applications and Management tabs alongside of it.
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Section 4 - Configuration Management The Management tab contains the Setup Wizard, Disk Management, Account Management, Network Management, Application Management, System Management, and Status icons. Click on each icon to see the submenus.
Section 4 - Configuration Management Setup Wizard (Web UI) The ShareCenter has a Setup Wizard that allows you to quickly configure some of the basic device settings. Click the Setup Wizard icon to start the Setup Wizard. Step 1 - Click the Run Wizard button to start the setup wizard. Step 2 - Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Update the administrator account password here and confirm the password or leave it blank. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Set the time zone from the drop-down menu to the appropriate geographical zone closest to your location. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - Select DHCP to obtain IP settings automatically from a DHCP server (router) or Static to assign the parameters below manually. IP Address: Enter an IP address for the DNS-345. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of your network. Gateway IP Address: Enter the IP address of your gateway (usually the local IP of your router). DNS Servers: Enter the IP address(es) of your DNS server(s). DNS1 is usually the IP address of your router.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 7 - Here you can assign a workgroup and name to the ShareCenter with a short description. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings. Step 8 - Click Account and enter your e-mail information in the boxes provided to receive Event Alerts from the ShareCenter. Click Anonymous to create a random account with no specific settings. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Disk Management Hard Drive Configuration To setup the Hard Drive RAID configuration of your ShareCenter, click on the Management tab and then the Disk Management icon. Select the Hard Drive Configuration menu item on the left of the window. This menu will allow you to set the RAID type and format your hard drives. Hard Drive Your ShareCenter hard drives can be Configuration: configured here and formatted in various RAID configurations.
Section 4 - Configuration Hard Drive Configuration Wizard When you click on the Set RAID type and Re-Format button in the Disk Management-Hard Drive Configuration menu a wizard will start, allowing you to format your drives and create the volume RAID format. The following is an example of a standard volume configuration: The Hard Drive Configuration page displays the current RAID configuration under ‘Current RAID Type’. Click Set RAID Type and Re-Format.
Section 4 - Configuration The ‘Physical Disk Information’ page displays all of the hard drives on the DNS-345. It shows the array number, vendor, model, serial number, and drive capacity. Click Next to continue. Select the format you want by clicking on the RAID type box (highlight in blue). Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select Standard to create separate volumes for each individual drive. Click Next to continue. Select a volume or volumes that you would like to encrypt. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select Auto Mount if you wish to mount the drive(s) without entering a password every time you reboot the DNS-345. Enter the encryption password and enter it again to confirm. Click Next to continue. The ‘Volume Configuration Summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue. Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit.
Section 4 - Configuration The system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to complete the process and start using your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration JBOD Select JBOD to create a single volume from all of the drives. Click Next to continue. Check the Encryption box if you would like to encrypt the volume. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration If you decided not to encrypt the volume, a volume configuration summary page will show the details of your configuration. Click Format to continue or Previous make changes. If you are encrypting the volume, select Auto Mount if you wish to mount the drive(s) without entering a password every time you reboot the DNS-345. Enter a password and then confirm the password. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The ‘Volume Configuration Summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes. A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue. ShareCenter will now prepare the volume for partitioning.
Section 4 - Configuration Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit. The system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process.
Section 4 - Configuration The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number, file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to complete the process and start using your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 0 Select RAID 0 (stripes all of the drives). Click Next to continue. Enter the size (in GB) of RAID 0 and then check the box next to ‘Configure the remaining disk space as JBOD’ if you wish to configure the remaining space as JBOD. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select a volume or volumes that you would like to encrypt. Click Next to continue. The ‘Volume Configuration Summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue. Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process.
Section 4 - Configuration The system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to complete the process and start using your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 1 Select RAID 1 to mirror all the hard drives. Click Next to continue. Enter the amount of disk space you would like to assign to the first volume for RAID 1. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Enter the amount of disk space you would like to assign to the second volume for RAID 1 and then check the box next to ‘Configure the remaining disk space as JBOD’ if you wish to configure the remaining space as JBOD. Click Next to continue. Click Enable Auto-Rebuild to automatically rebuild a failed drive if it has been replaced with a new one. Select Disable Auto-Rebuild if you want to start the rebuild process manually after replacing a failed drive. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Choose a volume or volumes that you would like to encrypt. Click Next to continue. A warning message will appear, stating that your device will have some latency. Click Yes to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select Auto Mount if you wish to mount the drive(s) without entering a password every time you reboot the DNS-345. Enter the encryption password and enter it again to confirm. Click Next to continue. The ‘Volume Configuration Summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue. Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process.
Section 4 - Configuration Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit. ShareCenter will format the second drive of the volume as well If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit.
Section 4 - Configuration The system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to complete the process and start using your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have completed the wizard. ShareCenter will return to the main screen. The RAID configuration you just set will be displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 5 Select RAID 5. All the drives are striped with distributed parity. Click Next to continue. Enter the size (in GB) of RAID 5 and then check the box next to ‘Configure the remaining disk space as JBOD’ if you wish to configure the remaining space as JBOD. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Enable Auto-Rebuild to automatically rebuild a failed drive if it has been replaced with a new one. Select Disable Auto-Rebuild if you want to start the rebuild process manually after replacing a failed drive. Click Next to continue. Choose a volume or volumes that you would like to encrypt. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will appear, stating that your device will have some latency. Click Yes to continue. Select Auto Mount if you wish to mount the drive(s) without entering a password every time you reboot the DNS-345. Enter the encryption password and enter it again to confirm. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The ‘Volume Configuration Summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes. A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit.
Section 4 - Configuration The system will now update all of the changes made. The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to complete the process and start using your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have completed the wizard. ShareCenter will return to the main screen. The RAID configuration you just set will be displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 5 + Spare Select RAID 5. All the drives are striped with distributed parity. Click Next to continue. Click Create Spare Disk to create RAID 5 plus the spare. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The volume is now configured for RAID 5 plus the spare. Click Next to continue. Choose a volume or volumes that you would like to encrypt. A warning message will warn you that the system will operate slower. Click Yes to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select Auto Mount if you wish to mount the drive(s) without entering a password every time you reboot the DNS-345. Enter the encryption password and enter it again to confirm. Click Next to continue. ShareCenter will now show the Volume Configuration Summary. Make sure under type it reads RAID5 + Spare. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue. Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process.
Section 4 - Configuration Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit. The system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process.
Section 4 - Configuration The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to continue. Once you have completed the wizard, ShareCenter will return to the main screen. The RAID configuration you just set will be displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 10 Select RAID 10. All drives are mirrored then striped. Click Next to continue. Enter the size (in GB) of RAID 10 and then check the box next to ‘Configure the remaining disk space as JBOD’ if you wish to configure the remaining space as JBOD. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Enable Auto-Rebuild to automatically rebuild a failed drive if it has been replaced with a new one. Select Disable Auto-Rebuild if you want to start the rebuild process manually after replacing a failed drive. Click Next to continue. Choose a volume or volumes that you would like to encrypt. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will warn you that the system will operate slower. Click Yes to continue. Select Auto Mount if you wish to mount the drive(s) without entering a password every time you reboot the DNS-345. Enter the encryption password and enter it again to confirm. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The ‘Volume Configuration Summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click Format to continue or click Previous to make changes. A warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click Yes to continue or No to exit.
Section 4 - Configuration Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. Once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit.
Section 4 - Configuration The system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your NAS during this time. The wizard is now complete. It will show the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of RAID, and the disk formation in the RAID. Click Finish to complete the process and start using your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have completed the wizard. ShareCenter will return to the main screen. The RAID configuration you just set will be displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID Migration You can install one hard drive in Standard mode during the initial setup and upgrade to RAID 1 or RAID 5 with RAID migration in the future. The migration process can be carried out without data loss.
Section 4 - Configuration Migrating Data from RAID1 to RAID5 The following is an example of a RAID migration from RAID1 to RAID5. When configuring RAID migration, you must shut down the NAS, install extra drives, and then restart the NAS.
Section 4 - Configuration Go to Management > Disk Management > Hard Drive Configuration. Click on the Configure Newly Inserted Hard Drive(s) button. Note: RAID 5 (striping) requires a minimum of 3 internal SATA drives. Avoid data incompatibility by using drives from the same manufacturer. The storage capacity of a RAID 5 array is equal to (N-1) * (size of smallest drive). N is the number of hard drives in the array.
Section 4 - Configuration Hard Drive Configuration Wizard At the Welcome to Hard Drive Configuration Wizard read the instructions Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 1 - Examine the Physical Disk Information. Check the Reconfigure from RAID 1to RAID 5 checkbox and then click Next to continue. Note: Clicking Reconfigure to RAID 5 is the most important part of this process. If you do not click this the RAID process will not function properly.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 2 - Select the new drive under the Disk area from the drop-down list. Click Next to continue. Step 3 - Select Enable Auto-Rebuild or leave the device disabled by clicking Disable Auto-Rebuild. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 4 - The Volume Configuration Summary window displays all the configuration settings you just made. Click Format to continue. A warning message appears to warn you of data loss Click Yes to continue. Please Note: Only the newly inserted hard drives will be formatted. The data stored in the original hard drive(s) will not be formatted. The ShareCenter will format the drive.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - The RAID5 Format is complete. Click Finish to exit.
Section 4 - Configuration S.M.A.R.T. Test S.M.A.R.T stands for “Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology”. This is a system on a hard drive used to monitor and report on the health of the drive. If the HD is grayed out, then it does not support S.M.A.R.T. To run the S.M.A.R.T test, select the hard drive you wish to perform the S.M.A.R.T test on. Select whether to run a Quick or Extended S.M.A.R.T test. Then click Start to run the test.
Section 4 - Configuration When the test is complete, the results will be displayed in the Result column.
Section 4 - Configuration Creating a Schedule To create a schedule, select the disks/volumes to run the test on. Under Schedule, select the period (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) and then select the time from the drop-down menu. Click Create To view the Schedule List, click on the Schedule List arrow. A new table will appear showing details of the new schedule created. To delete a schedule, click on the Trash Can.
Section 4 - Configuration Scan Disk Scan Disk provides a method to test the disk’s file system on your ShareCenter. Scan Disk scans your disks file system for errors and/or corruption. Click Management, Disk Management, and then Scan Disk. Select the volume from the drop-down list you wish to scan.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning message will prompt you to stop running all services (hard drive and network activity). Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel. The DNS-345 will initialize the volume(s) and begin scanning. Please wait while the software scans the volume(s) or click Exit to cancel the scan. When the scan is complete, the table will either display Success or Failure. Click Finish to exit.
Section 4 - Configuration Volume Encryption Volume Encryption begins at the disk configuration level right after you finished selecting your RAID option. Below are the steps needed to complete Volume Encryption. Under Hard Drive Configuration, select the volume you wish to encrypt. A warning message will appear noting that enabling this option may impact the performance of the device. Click Yes to continue. Next, you will be prompted to configure the drive.
Section 4 - Configuration If the passwords do not match then a message will appear. Click Yes to re-enter the matching passwords. The Volume Configuration Summary shows which volumes are encrypted and which ones are not. Click Format to start the formatting process.
Section 4 - Configuration A message will appear asking you to confirm your hard drive selection for formatting. Click Yes to start the formatting process. The partitioning and formatting process will begin.
Section 4 - Configuration When formatting is complete, a table displaying the volumes formatted, partitioned, and encrypted will appear. Click Finish to close this window. Go to Disk Management > Volume Encryption to see a list of encrypted volumes.
Section 4 - Configuration Select the volume(s) you wish to modify. Your selection(s) will turn red. Click Modify. Enter the original password into the field provided or click Upload Encrypted Key File. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration You have the option to enable Auto Mount and enter a new password. If you choose not to enable Auto Mount you can leave this field blank. Click Apply to continue. The volumes will be partitioned and formatted. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process.
Section 4 - Configuration Click the Exit button to complete the configuration.
Section 4 - Configuration Saving the Encryption Key There are two ways to save the encryption key. One method is to click the Save button in the main menu of the Volume Encryption table and the other method is to save it during the modifying process. Click Save under the Save Key section. Click Download Encryption Key File during the modification process.
Section 4 - Configuration Uploading the Encryption Key Upload the encryption key during the modification process of the Volume Encryption Select Upload Encryption Key File and then click Choose File. The file will be uploaded to the ShareCenter. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Account Management Users / Groups Creating a Single User The Users/Groups menu is used to create and manage user and group accounts. Up to 512 users and 64 groups can be created. By default, all users have read and write access to all folders. However access rules can be created and edited in the Network Shares menu. Click Management > Account Management. Click Users/Groups on the left side and then click Create. The User Setup Wizard will appear. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 1 - Select Create a Single User and then click Next to continue. Step 2 - Enter the user name and password for the new user and then click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Add the user to a group by clicking the Group checkbox. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Select the network share settings. Select Read Only, Read/Write, or Deny Access. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Assign Privileges/Access Methods to the user. Select either FTP or WebDAV. CIFS and AFP are set as default. • • • • CIFS is short for Common Internet File System. AFP is short for Apple Filing Protocol. FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol. WebDAV is short for Web-based Distribution, Authoring, and Versioning. • Click Next to continue. Select the volumes the user can have WebDAV access to and then select whether to give Read Only or Read/Write rights. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - Enter the amount of disk space you wish to assign the user on each volume. Enter zero to provide unlimited disk space to the user. Click Next to continue. Step 6 - The final step is a summary of all the configurations you made. Click Finish to accept the changes or click Exit to cancel the changes.
Section 4 - Configuration Creating Multiple Users Step 1 - Select Create Multiple Users and then click Next to continue. Step 2 - Enter the following information: Enter a username. Enter the account prefix (Eg. this could be a department in the company). Enter the amount of users you want to create. Next to the input field is the remaining amount of users you can add to the NAS. Enter a password and confirm it. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Add the user(s) to a group by clicking the Group checkbox. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Select the network share settings. Select Read Only, Read/Write, or Deny Access. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Assign Privileges/Access Methods to the user(s). Select FTP. CIFS and AFP are set as default. • CIFS is short for Common Internet File System. • AFP is short for Apple Filing Protocol. • FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol. Click Next to continue. Step 5 - Enter the amount of disk space you wish to assign the user(s) on each volume. Type 0 to provide unlimited disk space to the user(s). Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 6 - The final step is a summary of all the configurations you made. Click Finish to accept the changes or click Exit to cancel the changes. The User Settings window will show a list of the users created.
Section 4 - Configuration Modify Users Step 1 - Click the user you wish to modify. The user will be highlighted in red. Click Modify to continue. Step 2 - The User Setup Wizard will appear. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Change the username or password. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Change the Network Share Settings. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - Assign Privileges/Access Methods for the user. Select either FTP or WebDAV. CIFS and AFP are set as default. • • • • CIFS is short for Common Internet File System. AFP is short for Apple Filing Protocol. FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol. WebDAV is short for Web-based Distribution, Authoring, and Versioning. Click Next to continue. Step 6 - Enter the re-assigned amount of disk space you wish to assign the user on each volume.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 7 - The final step is a summary of all the configurations you made. Click Finish to accept the changes or Exit to cancel the changes. Step 8 - A message will appear stating the user details have been changed successfully. Click Yes to exit the wizard.
Section 4 - Configuration Deleting Users Step 1 - Click the user you wish to delete. The user will be highlighted in red. Click Delete to continue. Step 2 - A message will appear prompting you to confirm deleting the user. Click Yes to confirm. The user is now removed from the list.
Section 4 - Configuration Importing Users Step 1 - Click Account Management > Users/Groups > Import Users. Step 2 - The Import Users Wizard will start. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Click Download to see a sample file. Check the Overwrite Duplicate Accounts box if this is necessary. Click Browse to select the file you want to import. Click Next to continue Step 4 - Assign the privileges and access methods. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - The Summary will show a list of the imported users. If there are problems with the user list, the wizard will show the errors in red on the table. Click Finish to close the wizard or go back to change the imported file.
Section 4 - Configuration Creating a Group Step 1 - Click Account Management > Users/Groups. Click the blue arrow next to Group Settings and settings window will appear. Click New to create a new Group. Step 2 - The Group Setup Wizard will now start. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Enter a Group Name. Click Next to continue Step 4 - Click the checkbox to select the user(s) you wish to add to the group and then click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - Select the Network Share Settings (read, read/write, deny access) for the corresponding disk volume for the group. Click Next to continue. Step 6 - Select the Privileges/Access Methods you want to assign to the group. The greyed out selections are assigned by default. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 7 - Select the appropriate WebDAV settings and click Next to continue. Step 8 - Enter the amount of space you want to assign to the group for each volume. Enter zero to give unlimited disk space to the group. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 9 - The wizard is now complete. The last step shows a summary of the group you created. Click Previous to change your settings or Finish to end the wizard. Step 10 - Under Group Settings, a table will display the group you just created.
Section 4 - Configuration Modifying a Group Step 1 - Click Account Management > Users/Groups. Click the blue arrow next to Group Settings and the Group Settings table will appear. Step 2 - Select the group you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click Modify to change the settings for the Group.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - The Group Setup Wizard will now start. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Make the necessary modifications to the group and then click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - Select the appropriate Network Share Settings (read, read/write, deny access) for the corresponding disk volume for the group. Click Next to continue. Step 6 - Select the appropriate privileges you want to assign to the group. The greyed out selections are assigned by default and cannot be modified. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 7 - Edit the amount of space you want to assign to the group for each volume. Enter zero to give unlimited disk space to the group. Click Next to continue. Step 8 - When editing the quota, make sure the size is not smaller than the user quota on his/her account. Click Yes to change the quota.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 9 - The wizard is now complete and will display a summary of the group you edited. Click Previous to change your settings or Finish to end the wizard. Exit will cancel all changes you made.
Section 4 - Configuration Deleting a Group Step 1 - Select the Group you want to delete and click Delete. Step 2 - A warning message will appear asking you to verify if you want to delete the Group. Click Yes to delete the Group or No to cancel your decision.
Section 4 - Configuration Quotas The ShareCenter supports storage quotas for both groups and individuals. Assigning a quota to a group or user will limit the amount of storage allocated. By default, users and groups do not have a quota. Click Account Management and then Quotas on the left side. Click Enable to activate Quota Settings. The status will now display ‘Started’ notifying you that the Quota Settings are enabled.
Section 4 - Configuration Select the User you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click Modify to change the user’s settings. The Quota Settings configuration box will display the user account you want to modify. Enter a new quota amount for each volume. Click Apply to confirm your settings.
Section 4 - Configuration The modified quota settings will be displayed in the table. For Group Quota Settings, click the blue drop-down arrow next to Group Quota Settings to view the group quota table.
Section 4 - Configuration Select the group you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click Modify. The Group Quota Settings screen will display the group you want to modify. Enter a new quota amount for each volume for the current group and click Apply.
Section 4 - Configuration The modified quota settings will be displayed in the table.
Section 4 - Configuration Network Shares The Network Shares page allows the user to configure shared folders and rights to specific users and groups. In order to create network access rules, the default rule must be removed first. This can be done simply by clicking on the Delete button. You can also mount .iso files in the ISO Mount Shares settings. When a user has access to a mounted .iso, he/she will also have access to all the files on it.
Section 4 - Configuration Add/Modify Network Shares Wizard The following section will describe how to add a new Network Share on the ShareCenter. To add a Network Share click on the New button. An easy to configure wizard will launch. Step 1 - This window welcomes the user to the setup wizard for creating a new network share. In this wizard the user will be able to: 1) Select share folders. 2) Configure shared folder access rights. 3) Configure network access settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Select the user accounts or group which are allowed to access this folder(s). Select All Accounts to allow access to this folder to all the accounts. Select Specific User/Group to only allow certain users or groups access to this folder. Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Select the appropriate access rights for the share. Options to select from are Read Only, Read/Write, and Deny Access. This procedure can also be used to block certain users from accessing certain folders.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 5 - If you selected Specific User/Group in Step 3, then this step allows you to set the access rights for each User configured on the ShareCenter. Click Next to continue. Step 6 - If you selected Specific user/Group in Step 3, then this step allows you to set the access rights for each Group configured on the ShareCenter. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 7 - Here you can assign privileges to this share. Opportunistic locks (oplocks) are a characteristic of the LAN Manager networking protocol implemented in the 32-bit Windows family. Oplocks are guarantees made by a server for a shared logical volume to its clients. These guarantees inform the Client that a file’s content will not be allowed to be changed by the server, or if some change is imminent, the client will be notified before the change is allowed to proceed.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 8 - Here you can assign more protocol privileges that a user can use to access this share. Options to choose from are FTP, NFS, WebDAV, and mydlink Cloud. CIFS and AFP are set as default. • • • • • CIFS is short for Common Internet File System. AFP is short for Apple Filing Protocol. FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol NFS is short for Network File System. WebDAV is short for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 9 - Here you can configure the FTP settings for this share. FTP access can be: 1) FTP Anonymous None (No Access). 2) FTP Anonymous Read Only (Limited Access). 3) FTP Anonymous Read/Write (Full Access). Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration If you checked WebDAV as an access method, then this step will allow you to set the access parameters. Click Next to continue. Step 10 - Here a summary of the created shares will be displayed. Click Finish to save your settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Deleting a Network Share Select the Network Share you wish to delete. Your selection will turn red. Click Delete to remove the share. A warning message will appear prompting you to verify if you wish to delete the Share. Click Yes to delete or No to Cancel.
Section 4 - Configuration The deleted Share will be removed from the Network Share List.
Section 4 - Configuration Resetting the Network Shares Click the Reset Network Shares button. A warning message will prompt you to confirm your selection. Click Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
Section 4 - Configuration ISO Shares Setup Wizard The following section will describe how to add a new ISO mount on the ShareCenter. To add an ISO Mount, click on the New button. An easy to configure wizard will launch. Click Next to continue. Select the ISO file to mount. Check the box to the left of the .iso file to select it and click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Assign access privileges to this ISO Mount share. • Select All Accounts to assign the ISO Mount share read/ deny privileges to all users. • Select Specific User/Group in order to assign read/deny privileges to individual users and groups. Click Next to continue. You can assign Read Only or Deny Access privileges to the ISO Mount share here. Click on the appropriate radio button for the privileges you would like to assign. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Add a comment that describes the ISO Mount Share. Click Next to continue. Assign more protocol privileges that a user can use to access this share. Options to choose from are FTP, NFS and WebDAV. CIFS and AFP are set as default. • • • • • CIFS is short for Common Internet File System. AFP is short for Apple Filing Protocol. FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol NFS is short for Network File System. WebDAV is short for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning.
Section 4 - Configuration A summary of the share will be displayed. Click on the Finish button to accept the change and complete the wizard. Through the D-Link Storage Utility, the ISO Mount Share can now be mapped to your computer as a normal network share.
Section 4 - Configuration Creating an ISO Image The following section will describe how to create an ISO image from your NAS, export the data out to your PC. Click Account Management > Network Shares > ISO Mount Share Settings. Click on the Create ISO Image button at the bottom.
Section 4 - Configuration ISO image Creation Wizard The ISO image wizard helps you create an ISO image on your ShareCenter. Read the instructions for the ISO Image Creation Wizard and then click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration ISO Name and File Path Settings Select the Image Size. There are three Image Size choices: - CDROM (650MB/74MIN) - This creates an ISO file 650MB in size ready for burning onto a CDROM at a later stage. - DVD5 (4.7GB) - This creates an ISO file 4.7GB in size ready for burning onto a single-layer DVD at a later stage. - DVD9 (8.5GB) - This creates an ISO file 8.5GB in size ready for burning onto a double-layer DVD at a later stage.
Section 4 - Configuration Select the Image Path. Click the Browse button to select the destination folder on your NAS. Click the Volume to save it there or click New to create a new directory.
Section 4 - Configuration Enter a name that resembles the ISO file you are writing. Click Next. A warning message appears asking you to confirm your decision. Click Yes to continue or click No to cancel.
Section 4 - Configuration ISO Tree Editing On the left side of the ISO Tree Editing window you have the option to Overwrite a previous ISO file or Skip it. It also displays the main directory on your NAS. Select the file(s) and click the --> button to add the file(s) to the ISO image. On the right side of the window it displays the total available space of the ISO file and the used space of the ISO. At the bottom of the window it shows the path where the ISO file will be saved. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Verifying the ISO image Open your Windows Explorer, click the Network icon, double-click your ShareCenter NAS. Double-click the volume you saved the ISO. Your ISO image should be there.
Section 4 - Configuration Admin Password Changes to the administrator username and password can be made here. The Administrator Settings allows you to change the Username and Password settings. 1. Enter a new Username 2. Type the original Password 3. Enter a New Password 4. Confirm the New Password Click Save Settings to accept the changes or Don’t Save Settings to cancel changes.
Section 4 - Configuration Active Directory Settings Allows you to configure and communicate with Windows Active Directory. Active Directory is a Windows Server Service that allows you or your company to manage the data on your network. Check the box next to Enable Active Directory. Enter the following information: 1. Enter the details to communicate with the Active Directory server. 2. Enter a valid Username and Password provided by your systems administrator. 3. Enter the DNS 1 and/or DNS 2 IP addresses.
Section 4 - Configuration Distributed File System Distributed File System enables a better file management system without the complications of setting up each individual file system. Click Account Management > Distributed File System. Check the Enable Distributed File System box. A new table list will appear called the Root Folder List. Note: For Administrators - Setup a username and password identical to each PC connected to the NAS for DFS to work.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have access to the Root Folder List, click New to create a new folder. You will be prompted to enter a Root Folder Name in the field. Click Apply. The Root Folder List will now show the new root folder name and provide options to Modify, Delete, or Config Link.
Section 4 - Configuration To modify a folder within the list, click Modify. Enter a new folder name and click Apply. The modified name will be shown in the table. To delete the folder click Delete.
Section 4 - Configuration To configure a Root Folder click the Config Link button. A new Root Folder Name table will appear below the current Root Folder List. Click New to configure it. The Distributed File System Settings box will appear. 1. Enter a Local Share Name. 2. Enter the Host IP address. 3.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have entered the correct details, the local share is created, displaying the host IP and remote share folder name. To delete a remote folder click the delete button.
Section 4 - Configuration Network Management LAN Setup Network Management controls and manages all issues referring to LAN settings. Even though your LAN settings were configured in the Setup Wizard, it can still be configured here. The ShareCenter will automatically configure both LAN cards as a single device. This is Ethernet Port Bonding and provides a more direct management of your LAN throughput. It also enables redundancy. If one of the ports fails, the other acts as backup.
Section 4 - Configuration The LAN setup wizard gives you the option to configure two main settings - IP settings and VLAN settings. Click Next to continue. This step allows you to configure your LAN settings. Here you can choose between DHCP Client or Static IP. If you select Static IP, you will need to manually configure your own IP settings. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration This step requires you to setup your VLAN settings. Select the Enable radio button to enable VLAN or click the Disable radio button to disable VLAN. Enter a VLAN identification number and click Next. A summary of what you just configured will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Section 4 - Configuration Link Aggregation To configure the Link Aggregation settings, select the link aggregation options from the drop-down menu. The options include Round Robin, Balance-XOR, Broadcast, 802.3ad, Adaptive Transmit Load Balancing, and Adaptive Load Balancing. Click Save Settings to continue. A window will appear to inform you that changes will take place after you login again. Click OK, log out and then log back in to allow the changes to take effect.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 Settings Go to Management > Network Management > LAN Setup > IPv6 Settings and click the Setup button. An IPv6 setup window will appear.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 Setup There are four connection modes to select from: Auto, DHCP, Static and Off. Auto - Requests information specifically from an IPv6-enabled router and automatically configure your settings. DHCP - Requests information from a DHCP server.
Section 4 - Configuration When configuring IPv6 with Static Mode, enter the IP address provided by your system administrator. The prefix length for an IPv6 subnet will always be 64; no more, no less. Enter the Default Gateway, and DNS settings. Click Apply when complete. The IPv6 Settings table will now display the settings in table format. In order for the changes to take effect, you are prompted to re-login. Click OK and log in.
Section 4 - Configuration Link Speed and LLTD Settings Link Speed: Select either Auto (Auto-Negotiate), 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps from the drop-down menu. Click the Save Settings button to save the new settings. LLTD: The device supports LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) and is used by the Network Map application that is included in Windows Vista® and Windows® 7. Select to enable or disable LLTD.
Section 4 - Configuration DDNS The DDNS feature allows the user to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www. whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter your domain name to connect to your server regardless of your IP address. Go to Network Management and then Dynamic DNS.
Section 4 - Configuration Port Forwarding The DNS-345 supports UPnP port forwarding which configures port forwarding automatically on your UPnP-enabled router. Note: You will need a UPnP router on your network. Log in and click Network Management > Port Forwarding. Click Test to run a search. The DNS-345 is searching for a UPnP router. Do not turn off your NAS.
Section 4 - Configuration A message will notify you that the wizard has found a UPnP router on the network. Note that you have to enable UPnP on your router. Click the blue arrow next to port forwarding to reveal the Port Forwarding options.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Add. The Port Forwarding wizard will start. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select Select default service scan to select the port forwarding services from a list or select Custom a port forwarding service to manually configure your own settings. Click Next to continue. If you select default service scan, choose the service(s) to be allowed for remote access from the Internet via your UPnP-enabled router. Note: You can select more than one port.
Section 4 - Configuration Application Management FTP server The Application Management section allows you to configure many services for your DNS-345. The server and service settings include: FTP server, UPnP AV server, iTunes server, selected Add-on features, AFP, and NFS services. Let’s begin by looking at configuration options for the FTP server. Max User: Set the maximum amount of users that can connect to the FTP server.
Section 4 - Configuration The window expands to include a Blocked IP list and a FTP Server Status report. Click the blue arrow to see the drop-down list. Click New to block a specific IP address. Select IPv4 or IPv6 and then enter the IP address of a machine you wish to block. Select Permanent if you wish to block the IP address permanently or Temporary if you wish to set a time frame. If you selected permanent, click Apply and continue.
Section 4 - Configuration If you selected Temporary, then select a time frame and click Apply to continue. The Blocked IP list will display the IP addresses you blocked.
Section 4 - Configuration Click the blue arrow next to FTP server status to reveal the FTP details. The FTP server is stopped by default. Click Start FTP Server to run the process.
Section 4 - Configuration UPnP AV Server The ShareCenter features a UPnP AV Server. This server provides the ability to stream photos, music and videos to UPnP AV compatible network media players. If the server is enabled, the ShareCenter will be automatically detected by UPnP AV compatible media players on your local network. Click the Refresh All button to update all the shared files and folder lists after adding new files/folders. Click Application Management, then UPnP AV Server.
Section 4 - Configuration The NAS is building the media library. When the system has finished building the media library, a success message will appear. Click Yes to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The selected volume will appear in the table under the UPnP AV server.
Section 4 - Configuration iTunes Server The DNS-345 features an iTunes Server. This server provides the ability to share music and videos to computers on the local network running iTunes. If the server is enabled, the device will be automatically detected by the iTunes program and the music and videos contained in the specified directory will be available to stream over the network. Click the Refresh All button to update all the shared files and folder lists.
Section 4 - Configuration Add-Ons The Add-On menu allows multiple application software to add extended functionality to your ShareCenter. The Add on software is available from the D-Link website in your country and some are available from the Installation Wizard. Page 199 displays a list of some of the supported Add-ons available. Click Application Management, then Add Ons. Click Browse to locate the add on packages on your local hard drive. Once you have located the file, select it and click Open.
Section 4 - Configuration Once the path of the package has been located, click Apply to add the package. Under Add-ons, a red message will appear to show that the installation of the package was successful. Click the Start button under Start/Stop.
Section 4 - Configuration Click the Applications button at the top of the browser. You will see your add-ons installed here. Click it to enable the add-on. AjaXplorer: Ajaxplorer provides an enhanced “explorer like” interface which can download and upload ShareCenter files over the internet. Ajaxplorer also allows a user, on any internet connection, to stream video/audio and view image files that are stored on the ShareCenter.
Section 4 - Configuration AFP Service The ShareCenter supports Apple Filing Service for connectivity with Mac OS® based computers. If you need to use AFP service enable it here otherwise leave it disabled to reduce CPU resource overhead. Click Application Management > AFP Service. Click the Enable radio button to turn AFP service on. Click Save Settings. NFS Service The ShareCenter supports Network File System (NFS) service. To enable this multi-platform file system on your ShareCenter enable it here.
Section 4 - Configuration System Management Language The language packs help users customize the DNS-345 to their specific region. Download your language pack from the D-Link website or the CD and follow the instructions below. When you disable the language pack, the GUI will return to English. Click System Management and then Language to install a new language. Click on Browse to search for the specific language pack you want to install.
Section 4 - Configuration Time and Date The Time and Date configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time and date on the internal system clock. In this section you can set the time zone that you are in, and set the NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server in order to periodically update your system time from the NTP Server. You can also sync the time and date of your computer as the system time. Click System Management, then Time and Date.
Section 4 - Configuration Device The device settings page allows you to assign a workgroup, name and description to the device. You can access this device by typing the host name in the URL section of your web browser. For example: http://dlink-d10001. Workgroup: Enter your Workgroup name here. The workgroup name should be the same as the computers on the network. Devices using the same workgroup will have additional file sharing methods available. Name: Enter your device name here.
Section 4 - Configuration System Settings System Settings provides features to control your DNS-345. Users can restart the NAS, restore the system to it’s original state, set idle times, shutdown the system, configure settings, and configure system temperature settings. Restart: Click to reboot the DNS-345. Default: Click to restore the device back to the factory default settings. All previous settings that have been configured will be erased. Shutdown: Click to turn off the DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration Power Management The device Power Management feature allows you to configure the drives to shut down while power remains constant to the device. The drives will power up again when data is accessed. HDD Hibernation: Click Enable or Disable. Turn Off Hard Drives: Set the amount of idle time before the drives go into hibernation. Power Recover: Click Enable or Disable.
Section 4 - Configuration You can control the speed of the fan using three different settings and you can power off the device at scheduled times for each day of the week. Fan Control: The speed of the fan can be controlled from this section. If you select Auto mode, the speed of the fan will change (Off/Low/High) depending on the internal temperature of the enclosure. Power Off Scheduling: Click Enable to turn on this function.
Section 4 - Configuration OLED Display Settings: Sleep: Click Enable to display the OLED display for a specific time period. Select the time from the drop-down menu. Click Save Settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Notifications Email Settings Login Method: Select either Account or Anonymous. Choosing Anonymous does not require a User Name or Password. Username: Enter the appropriate user name for your e-mail account. Password: Enter the appropriate password for your e-mail account. Port: Enter the SMTP port number used here. SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or domain name of your outgoing mail server. If you are unsure of this value, contact your e-mail provider.
Section 4 - Configuration SMS Settings The same alerts of system conditions that can be sent to an email box can also be sent to a mobile phone or by SMS text messages. You need to have an agreement with a SMS service gateway that the device can then be configured to send the alerts to. The service provider then sends the received alerts to the configured mobiles as text messages. Enable SMS Check this box to enable SMS alerts to be sent to Notifications: your mobile phone.
Section 4 - Configuration Adding an SMS Service Provider Once you have a SMS Service provide you with a HTTP API URL, enter it into the Add SMS Service Provider wizard. Enter the URL in the first window with an appropriate Provider Name. In the next window select the appropriate HTTP API URL parameter types definitions from the drop-down menus next to the parsed fields of the URL. Enter your SMS Provider name here. Enter the HTTP API URL provided to you.
Section 4 - Configuration Event Settings You can limit which events are sent as alerts to the Email or SMS settings by checking the events here. Event Settings: Select the information you want e-mailed to the above address or sent over SMS messages to the above mobile number. The items checked will be sent when necessary.
Section 4 - Configuration Logs Within the Logs menu you can setup your ShareCenter to receive Log Events from other ShareCenters or send the ShareCenter’s log events to another ShareCenter or SysLog server. You can also view the NAS system logs and the FTP logs here. Enable Syslog: Click to activate the Syslog server functionality of your device to be able to receive logs from other ShareCenters.
Section 4 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Page makes it simple to check for and upload new firmware releases to the device. This section provides a link to check for new firmware on the D-Link support website. If new firmware is available, download the file to your local computer. Current Firmware Displays the current firmware version on your Version: ShareCenter® device. Firmware Date: Displays the date of when the firmware was created.
Section 4 - Configuration SNMP Enabling SNMP allows for the NAS administrator to monitor and receive notifications via SNMP. Click System Management and then SNMP. 1. Click Enable to activate SNMP. 2. Enter the SNMP community name. The default name is Public. 3. Enable notifications and specify the destination IP address. Click Save Settings to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration USB Devices UPS Settings Network UPS is a system management feature that uses a local UPS to protect your NAS from an abnormal shutdown due to a power failure. To enable Network UPS to your NAS (Network Slave Mode): 1. Click to enable the Network UPS. 2. Enter an IP address of the Network UPS Master. 3. Click Save Settings to receive the critical power status from the network UPS master. The UPS Status will display the current status of your UPS.
Section 4 - Configuration Printer Information Click the blue arrow to reveal Printer Information. It displays information on the manufacturer, product type, and connection details. Click Clear Print Queue(s) to remove all active print jobs.
Section 4 - Configuration System Status System Info The System Status information screen provides information on the DNS-345. System Info provides information on the LAN ports, Device Information, and Volume information. Hard Drive Info displays information on all hard drives including the manufacture details, temperatures, size, and status. Resource Monitor offers more detailed information on the CPU, Memory, Bandwidth, and Processes.
Section 4 - Configuration Click System Status > Resource Monitor, then click the blue arrow to reveal the resource details. It provides information on the CPU, memory, bandwidth, and processes in action.
Section 4 - Configuration Home The Home tab is the center for all files on your ShareCenter. Home is divided into one main subfolder called My Folder. Under My Folder resides three main utilities, My Photos, My Files, and mydlink Cloud. Let’s take a closer look at all three utilities independently.
Section 4 - Configuration My Photos My Photos is an utility to create albums on the ShareCenter and share photos via Google+ and Cooliris. Click the My Photos icon to open the window (displayed below).
Section 4 - Configuration Creating an Album Move your mouse and hover over the Create button. Two options become available: Upload from my computer and Upload from NAS. Click Upload from my computer.
Section 4 - Configuration Photo Album Wizard The Photo Album Wizard will assist you with uploading photos from your computer to the ShareCenter. The first step is to create an Album. In the Album Name field, enter your desired name and then enter a description in the Description field. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Under the Select Photo section, click the browse button to search your computer for your photos. If you wish to add more than one photo repeat the process or hold the Shift/Control button on your keyboard and select the photos to add. Click the Open button to add them to the Album.
Section 4 - Configuration The Photo Album Wizard is now populated with the photos you have selected. Click Next to upload the photos. ShareCenter automatically updates the photos to the NAS.
Section 4 - Configuration The Photo Album now features your Album.
Section 4 - Configuration Editing the Photo Album Go to Home > My Photos > Photo Albums and click Edit. The button set at the top changes to Move, Delete, Share. Click the album(s) you want to edit or click the checkbox next to Select All.
Section 4 - Configuration Moving a Photo Select the Album/photos you want to edit and click Move. At the top of the editing wizard, you have the option to skip the file if it exists or overwrite it. Select an album that you want to move photos to and click Apply.
Section 4 - Configuration Deleting the Albums Select the album you wish to delete or click the Select All checkbox. Click the Delete button. A warning message will appear to confirm whether you want to delete the album. Click Yes to delete the album or click No to not delete it.
Section 4 - Configuration Sharing your Photos To share your photos select a photo album by clicking it. Then hover your mouse cursor over the Share button. Click Mail from the drop-down menu to continue. You must select a photo album before proceeding.
Section 4 - Configuration If you receive an error message, it means you haven’t setup your email settings. Click the link provided to configure your email settings if you haven’t configured it before.
Section 4 - Configuration Alternatively, if you have already configured the email settings, enter the email address in the Mail Address field and enter a description in the Description field. Click Apply to send the mail.
Section 4 - Configuration Refresh your Photos Click the Refresh button to refresh the images on the page. A warning message appears asking you if you want to refresh the database. Click Yes to continue or No to not refresh it.
Section 4 - Configuration Configuring an Album Once you have completed adding photos to an album, you can view all the photos by clicking the album. You can add more photos to the album by moving your mouse over the Add button. Here you have two choices, similar to when you first added photos to the album, Upload from my computer or Upload from NAS. Follow the instructions on the wizard to proceed.
Section 4 - Configuration Selecting Upload from my computer allows you to browse your computer to find more photos to add to the album. Click Browse to find the photo(s). Click Next and the new photos will be added to the album.
Section 4 - Configuration When you want to edit specific photos, click the album. The navigation bar at the top of the widow will change with the following options: Add, Edit, Slideshow, and Cooliris. Click the Edit button to show all the photos in the album. The navigation bar now changes to Move, Delete, Set Cover, and Share. We have already covered Move and Delete in earlier sections so please refer to those sections. To change the cover of your album, select the photo and click Set Cover.
Section 4 - Configuration Sharing Photos on Google+ D-Link has created a direct link to Google+ so you can share your photos with one easy click. Select the photo(s) you want to share, move your mouse over the Share button and click the Google+ link. The browser opens a new Tab and directs you to your Google Gmail account if you are not logged in. The message informs you that your ShareCenter has directed you to the Gmail site. It will also show the IP address of your NAS.
Section 4 - Configuration Next, you will be asked whether you want to grant Google access to Picasa and the photos on your ShareCenter. If you select Grant access then you will be automatically redirected to another page on your ShareCenter. If you select Deny Access then you will be directed away from Google.
Section 4 - Configuration If you select Grant access, you will be directed to the ShareCenter Photo Manager. Here you can share photos to the album you already have in Picasa Web or create a new web album to share. Under Albums, select an album from the drop-down list and click Share. Alternatively, enter the new album name and click the Share button. When you click the Share button your files are uploaded to your Picasa Web Albums and another window will pop-up to confirm its success.
Section 4 - Configuration Slideshow After you have created your Album click the album once. This takes you to the full display of images in the album. Click the Slideshow button. Depending on the size and scale of your images, the browser will open a new tab and provide a full screen display of your images on the NAS. At the bottom of the image is a toolbar with information on how to view your album.
Section 4 - Configuration Slideshow Toolbar The toolbar consists of the: Play button: Press this button to play the Gallery images. Photo information: View the image name and file format. Gallery speed slider: Toggle the slideshow speed between slow and fast. GPS information: Click this button to get GPS information about the image (if your camera supports this function). Cooliris link: Click this button to display your images on the Cooliris website.
Section 4 - Configuration Cooliris Cooliris allows you to share photos and images on the Cooliris site. This function allows you to stream images from the DNS-345 to the Cooliris server. Please visit www.cooliris.com/desktop for more details about photo sharing with Cooliris. Click the Cooliris button to stream images to Cooliris. Cooliris is also accessible via the Photo Gallery. You will need to install the free Cooliris plugin on your browser before you can use it.
Section 4 - Configuration Photo Album - Upload from NAS The ShareCenter also allows users to upload images that already reside on the NAS. Move your mouse over the Create button under Photo Album. Click the Upload from NAS link. Enter a Album Name and Description in the fields provided. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The next screen displays the Volumes on your NAS. Click the name of your Volume and select the photo(s) on the right side of the pane. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration This creates a new Photo Album.
Section 4 - Configuration Photo Gallery The Photo Gallery has several options available. View the Gallery by Folder or view it by Calendar date. By default the Photo Gallery is in Folder view. Click the folder to view the images inside the Folder on your NAS. View by Calendar to see the dates under each image. You can also refresh your screen in Photo Gallery by clicking the Refresh button.
Section 4 - Configuration My Files Users can access files on their ShareCenter by clicking the My Files icon in the My Folder window under Home. My Files provides access to all your files on the NAS. Click My Files. The My Files window provides a list of all volumes created on the NAS. Click on any Volume you created to see a directory listing of the files.
Section 4 - Configuration Upload To upload more files to the volume you have selected, click the Upload button. Click the Select Files button to find files on your computer to upload to the NAS. Locate the path of the file you want to upload and click Open.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Upload to start the uploading process. Then click Exit to close the upload window. The file updates to the NAS and is displayed on the directory table.
Section 4 - Configuration Download To download files from the NAS to your computer, select the file you want to download and click the Download button. Depending on your browser download settings, the browser automatically downloads the file to your saved location.
Section 4 - Configuration mydlink Cloud mydlink Cloud is a D-Link service that brings cloud services to the ShareCenter. Access these services by clicking the mydlink Cloud icon on the Home screen.
Section 4 - Configuration mydlink Cloud Activation The ShareCenter downloads the software and installs it on your NAS. Once the software is installed on the NAS, the setup is complete. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Section 4 - Configuration Activation Failure mydlink Cloud connects to the D-Link server in order to run the mydlink Cloud installer. If you do not have an internet connection a mydlink Cloud error message will appear. Click Finish.
Section 4 - Configuration Accessing mydlink Cloud Once you have accessed your DNS-345, click on the mydlink Cloud icon in the Home window.
Section 4 - Configuration Register for a mydlink Cloud account. Fill in all the fields provided, agree with the Terms of Use and click the Create button. After you have clicked the Create button the software logs you into the mydlink Cloud.
Section 4 - Configuration You are now connected to the mydlink Cloud web interface. The three main sections in this screen are Files, Share, and Mobile. If you wish to return to the main section click the mydlink Cloud Home link to the left of the window in the side panel.
Section 4 - Configuration The mydlink Cloud administrators will send you an email showing you how to log into the service from any device and will also provide you with a link to connect to the server. Click on the link as seen below to access the Cloud service online.
Section 4 - Configuration Log into mydlink Cloud Enter the mydlink Cloud URL into your browser and press Enter. You will be provided with your mydlink Cloud account login page. Enter your password and then click Login to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The mydlink Cloud Interface The mydlink Cloud web interface is divided into two parts. The left panel shows the hiarachical structure of the files connected to mydlink Cloud Home and the right panel shows the separate categories for each feature.
Section 4 - Configuration The left sidebar contains the following structure tree below: My NAS, My Favorites, My Shared Files, My Synced Files, Applications, and Miscellaneous.
Section 4 - Configuration The default mydlink Cloud right panel displays various File, Share, and Mobile options. In Files, you can Explore the directory, Listen to Music (explore the music directory), Browse Photos (explore the photo directory), and Sync files. Share allows you to do similar functions, share Files, share Music, and share Photos. Mobile allows you to download mobile applications for iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows Phone, and Blackberry.
Section 4 - Configuration My NAS My NAS contains all the files on your system. If you have created several drives or volumes on your NAS, they will all appear in this section. List allows you to manage the folders/files on your NAS. Gallery displays the photos on your NAS and Music displays and allows you to play the music files from your NAS.
Section 4 - Configuration My Favorites My Favorites is a selection of folders/files you have added from your NAS. Follow the instructions on the screen to add and manage your Favorites Folders.
Section 4 - Configuration My Shared Files My Shared Files is an online utility that allows you to create a URL web address to your folder/file and share the web address with others. The URL under the folder/file icon is the URL for the share. You can send this URL to your friends and family. The first tab is a Share List of the functions you can do. Click each icon to refer specifically to its capability.
Section 4 - Configuration Create a folder/file share by clicking the Share Files button. Click Additonal options to see a wider choice of selections.
Section 4 - Configuration Click the Browse button to find the file you wish to share, enter a Share Name, and click Add. Select the user access rights for the file and click Close. The file now appears in the Share List directory. Note: Please refer to Users/Groups under Account Management to create guest user(s) for accessing your ShareCenter.
Section 4 - Configuration Edit In the Share List click the Edit icon next to the file/folder you wish to edit. The Edit Share screen comes up and provides you with several options. These options allow you to change the File/Folder you are sharing, the Share Name, the Sharing Expiration Date, the Size Limit, and/or as a Photo Gallery share. When you have completed making the changes, click Save to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Delete In the Share List click the Delete icon next to the file/folder you wish to delete. The Delete prompt asks you to confirm the delete (click Yes) or ignore the delete (click No).
Section 4 - Configuration User Access In the Share List click the User Access icon next to the file/folder you wish to change user access levels. The User Access window asks you to select the user(s) you want to add to the Share Folder. Click Close when done. Note: Please refer to Users/Groups under Account Management to create guest user(s) for accessing your ShareCenter.
Section 4 - Configuration View Share Files In the Share List click the View Share icon next to the file/folder you wish to view. The View Share link opens a new browser tab and displays all the shared files that users will see. The shares can be viewed in File and Gallery format.
Section 4 - Configuration History In the Share List click the Access History icon next to the file/folder you wish to view the history. The Access History link opens the History tab in the same window.
Section 4 - Configuration Email URL In the Share List click the Email URL icon next to the file/folder you wish to send a link via email. The Email URL link opens the Send Webshare URL window. Enter the contact details of the person(s) you want to send the email to and click Send Email.
Section 4 - Configuration Advanced Under My Shared Files, click the Advanced tab. Under Settings, enter a name that you want to be displayed on the header of the shared URL link in the personal header field provided and click Save. Under Maintenance, click the Clear button to remove images from the Cache. Next to Clear Access History, click the Clear button to remove all history .
Section 4 - Configuration Downloads The Downloads tab provides a list of active downloads.
Section 4 - Configuration My Synced Files mydlink Cloud Sync allows you to sync files between your NAS and multiple computers. The My Synced Files section is a two part application. One part resides on the online mydlink cloud server and the other part is an application you download and use on your personal PC. To download the sync application to your computer(s), click Download (next to the red arrow below). Here you will have the option to get Sync Upgrade.
Section 4 - Configuration When you click Download, you will be directed to the mydlink Cloud website. Click DESKTOP APPS to download the mydlink Cloud sync software to your computer. Select your computer’s operating system and click FREE DOWNLOAD to save the sync application file to your computer. Windows® users - Double-click the MyDLinkCloudSync.exe file you downloaded to launch the installation. Refer to the next page.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Enter a name for the Start Menu Folder or use the default name provided. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Click the checkbox next to Create a desktop icon and click the checkbox next to Create a Quick Launch icon to create additional shortcuts. Click Next to continue. Before running Install, check the parameters and click Install.
Section 4 - Configuration The install process will begin. The installation is complete. Click Finish to exit.
Section 4 - Configuration Running mydlink Cloud Sync To run the program, click Start > All Programs > mydlink Cloud Sync. Click on the mydlink Cloud Sync icon. When the mydlink Cloud Sync program starts, enter the mydlink Cloud Sync Server URL (e.g. john.mydlinkcloud.com), the account name (e.g. john), and a Password. Enter a Remote Answer (if required) and click Apply.
Section 4 - Configuration The mydlink Cloud shortcut can be found in the System Tray while its running. Right-click on the shortcut in the System Tray then click Open Sync Folder. A mydlink Cloud Sync folder is created on your computer. Files added to the Sync Folder on any computer are synced to your NAS (and vice-versa). To view the synced files on your NAS, go to mydlink Cloud Web interface and click My Synced Files under My NAS on the left-hand side.
Section 4 - Configuration Guest Users The Guest Users section will display a list of guest user accounts that you have created on your NAS. Please refer to the Users/Groups section under Account Management.
Section 4 - Configuration Applications Manage Applications has two main tabs: Manage and App Store. Manage has three main Applications: Explorer, WebSharePro and Sync (installed by default). You can select to update all, resume all, suspend, or uninstall these apps.
Section 4 - Configuration App Store The App Store allows you to activate Sync Upgrade. You will need to register a store account and purchase Sync Upgrade for mydlink Cloud on the website before you can activate Sync Upgrade with your ShareCenter. 1. Click Get Sync Upgrade under Applications in the left side bar. Register a store account and purchase Sync Upgrade. 2. Go to Tools > Manage Applications > App Store. Click Set Store Account.
Section 4 - Configuration 3. Enter the store account information that you used to purchase Sync Upgrade. Click Submit. 4. If you’ve purchased Sync Upgrade, an Activate button will appear in the Sync Upgrade box. Click Activate.
Section 4 - Configuration 5. Sync Upgrade has been activated. 6. Sync storage is now 50 GB and you can also allow guest user accounts to sync to the mydlink Cloud server from their computers.
Section 4 - Configuration Miscellaneous Settings Settings falls under Miscellaneous in the left sidebar. The Settings configuration panel has six main tab sections: General, Account, Network, Misc, Log, and About. The General Tab offers a general status indicator which provides Account Name, mydlink Cloud ID, Relay Service, Connection Status, Network, Connected to, WebServer Port, Communication Port, Uptime, and Version number. The General Tab also offers Updates.
Section 4 - Configuration Accounts The Account Settings tab allows users to change account settings. Enter the details according to your requirements and click the Update button. Access or change the directory location by clicking the Browse button.
Section 4 - Configuration Network The Network Settings tab is divided into three main sections: mydlink Cloud Relay Service, Web Access Settings, and Network Settings. The mydlink Cloud Relay Service allows users to enable Relay Services. In Web Access Settings, you can enable Remote Web Access, allow Remote Admin and Account Creation and change HTTP port settings. For Network Settings, you can turn off URL redirection, change the Network Speed, and change the UPD Port settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Misc The Misc section will display Running Jobs, if any. You can also switch to a different user by clicking the Create or Switch to a Different Account button. Currently, you can switch between ten languages from the drop-down menu under Change Language.
Section 4 - Configuration Log The Log window provides a log of all your connections and other accounts connected to the mydlink Cloud service. The Log Level indicator offers eight options: fatal, critical, error, warning, notice, information, debug, and trace. Click the Download Log File button to keep a record of the file.
Section 4 - Configuration About The About page displays the version number, acknowledgements, terms and conditions, and privacy policy.
Section 4 - Configuration Help The Help link directs you to the D-Link website for further reference.
Section 4 - Configuration Tools Manage Applications Tools has three main sub-menus: Manage Applications, Manage Guest Users, and Settings. These sub-menus are links to pages we have discussed in earlier sections. Manage Applications will allow you to manage applications installed on your mydlink Cloud.
Section 4 - Configuration Manage Guest Users This section displays any created guest users.
Section 4 - Configuration Settings This section allows you to view and manage the settings of your mydlink Cloud.
Section 4 - Configuration Mobile Mobile has four main sub-menus: iPhone/iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone 7. These sub-menus are linked to the mydlink Cloud download page. Select the app you would like to download for your mobile devices and click FREE DOWNLOAD. You can now install the app from the Apple App Store, Android Market (Google Play), BlackBerry App Store, or Windows Phone Marketplace.
Section 4 - Configuration Help Help has two main sub-menus: Help and About.
Section 4 - Configuration About About is linked to the about mydlink Cloud pop up window.
Section 4 - Configuration Disconnecting the mydlink Cloud When you disconnect the DNS-345 from the network or the device is shut down, the connection to your mydlink Cloud also ceases. When this happens just reconnect your NAS or contact your network administrator to resolve your network issue.
Section 4 - Configuration My Favorites Application The My Favorites Application section allows users to add applications to the Home section so users can easily access these applications. Follow these easy steps to setup Favorite Applications on the Home screen.
Section 4 - Configuration Adding Applications Click the Add/Remove button to add Applications. Click the checkbox under each application you wish to add to the Home screen. Click Apply to continue. The shortcut is now created on the Home screen. Click the shortcut to access the application.
Section 4 - Configuration Applications FTP/HTTP Downloads Schedule file and folder backups from an FTP server, web server, or local network share. Always test the URL before applying changes. This will help to ensure a successful download. Category: Use the radio buttons to select the type of server that the source files/folders for the Schedule Downloads are located on.
Section 4 - Configuration Save To: Enter the specific destination on the internal drives for the downloaded files or folders to be saved to. Click Browse to browse the internal drives. Rename: If you would like to rename a file after it has been downloaded from the specified HTTP/FTP server, enter the name you would like the file to be renamed to in this field. Language: Use the drop-down menu to select the language used in the file or folder that you are trying to download.
Section 4 - Configuration Remote Backups The Remote Backups section allows you to back up your ShareCenter to another ShareCenter, Linux Server or vice versa from a remote ShareCenter or Linux Server to your ShareCenter. Use the Create button in the remote backups list to start a wizard where you can configure the remote backup. Enable remote backup service: Check this box to enable the remote backup server functionality to allow a remote NAS or Linux server to backup from/to your ShareCenter.
Section 4 - Configuration Create Wizard When you click the Create button above the Remote Backup list a wizard will start, guiding you to configure a new Remote Backup job. Welcome: Service Type: Displays the steps of the wizard. NAS to NAS: backup from the local NAS to a remote NAS or vice versa. NAS to Linux backup from the local NAS to a Linux file system or vice versa.
Section 4 - Configuration Local Settings: Task (Name): the name used to refer to the backup job which will be listed later in the Remote Backup list. Folder Path: select a local network share folder or file as the target or source for the backup job. Remote Settings: Remote IP: The backup process uses Rsync protocol and needs to know the IP address of the destination source or target device for the backup. Input the IP of the remote NAS or Linux file system.
Section 4 - Configuration Remote Settings: Remote Path: Using the Browse button, select the file system (folder) path to the remote target or source system for backup. Schedule Settings: Scheduled Mode: Manual: Check either Yes or No selection below to start the backup (yes) immediately on completion of the wizard or (no) manually start the backup from the Remote Backup list. Once - Select this option to run the Remote Backup once at a specific date and time set here.
Section 4 - Configuration Finished: Click on the Finish button if you are satisfied with all the settings of the Backup job created. Otherwise click on the Previous button to go back and make changes. Alternatively click on Exit to end the configuration without adding a Remote Backup job. Remote Backups list: Task: The name of the Remote Backup job. Schedule: When the Remote Backup job will execute. Status: Current status which can be • Ready the remote backup job is ready to be executed.
Section 4 - Configuration Local Backups Schedule local file and folder backups from the local network share of the device or from the local computer. Always test the URL before applying changes. This will help to ensure a successful download. Category: Use the radio buttons to select the backup method. If your NAS device has two volumes you can click the Internal Backup radio button to backup the data from the first volume to the second volume and vice-versa.
Section 4 - Configuration Time Machine This section allows the user to configure the ShareCenter so that it becomes a backup destination in the Mac OS® X Time Machine. In order to use this function, the AFP service is required. The AFP service will start automatically as soon as this function is enabled. Enable Time Machine: Click this to enable the Time Machine function to work with a Mac OS® X Time Machine. The Time Machine Settings list will appear when this checkbox is checked.
Section 4 - Configuration USB Backups This section allows the user to configure the ShareCenter so that it becomes a backup destination for any USB device that is connected to your DNS-345. MTP Backups (Media Transfer Protocol) basically backup digital media content from a MTP compatible USB device such as digital cameras, MP3 players, and smartphones to your ShareCenter. USB Backups allows you to backup data from a USB storage device to the ShareCenter or from the ShareCenter to a USB storage device.
Section 4 - Configuration MTP Backups MTP Backups: Click Enable to allow your ShareCenter to copy digital media content from a MTP USB device. Destination: Click Browse to select a folder on your ShareCenter for the backup data to be saved to. Status: Displays the current MTP backup status. Click on the Save Settings button to save the MTP Backups settings. USB Backups USB Backups: Click Enable to allow your ShareCenter to copy data from/to a USB storage device.
Section 4 - Configuration MTP Backup Process 1. Connect a MTP USB device to the USB port on the back panel of the device. The OLED screen will enter the backup mode if MTP Backups has been enabled in the MTP backup settings. 2. Press the Power button to start the backup process. The OLED screen displays that the backup is in the process.
Section 4 - Configuration 3. When the backup is complete, the OLED screen will display Complete.
Section 4 - Configuration USB Backup Process 1. Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the back panel of the device. The OLED screen will enter the backup mode if USB Backups has been enabled in the USB backup settings. 2. Press the Power button to start the backup process. The OLED screen displays that the backup is in the process. The ShareCenter will copy or sync all the files from the source folder to the destination folder.
Section 4 - Configuration 3. When the backup is complete, the OLED screen will display Complete. 4. To unmount the USB storage device after the copy is complete, go to the USB Devices menu of the System Management icon in the Management Tab of the Web GUI of the device. Click the blue arrow to reveal the USB Storage information. Click the Unmount button to eject the USB device. Note: It is a very good practice to un-mount an USB storage device before removing it from a USB port.
Section 4 - Configuration P2P Downloads Settings In this menu you can configure the P2P download management settings. P2P: Select Enable or Disable. Download Schedule: In the block provided the user can configure the running schedule for P2P downloads. Simply select the Start and Stop block for the appropriate Time and Date. Auto Download: Here the user can enable or disable the automatic download option.
Section 4 - Configuration Downloads Here the user can add torrents and view P2P download lists. Add Torrent from URL: In the field provided you can copy and paste a link to a torrent file hosted on the internet. The P2P download manager will add the torrent file to the download manager and begin downloading your files. Add Torrent from File: Browse for a torrent file you have downloaded onto your PC. P2P Downloads list: This window will display all the running tasks.
Section 4 - Configuration My Files Whenever you cannot mount the network shares of your NAS, use My Files to access the files using a browser over the internet. If the network, that your ShareCenter is connected to is using NAT then you will need to forward HTTP port 80 across your router for access over the internet. Up: Left click the Up button to go up (or back) one directory in the folder structure of the selected network share.
Section 4 - Configuration Amazon S3 Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is an online storage web service offered by AWS (Amazon Web Services). It provides a simple web services interface that can be used to store and retrieve any amount of data at any time from anywhere on the web. With Amazon S3 support, it is possible to upload the data from your DNS-345 to Amazon S3 or download the data from Amazon S3 to your DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration Creating an AWS Account Open your web browser and type the following link for the Amazon Web Services: http://www.aws.amazon.com/s3. Then, click on the link at the top named “Create an Amazon Web Services Account”. Follow the instructions to create your AWS account. Click the “Sign Up for Amazon S3” button and follow the instructions to select the amount of desired storage and create your Amazon S3 account.
Section 4 - Configuration Create Button When you click the Create button, the wizard will appear and you will be able to create either a ShareCenter backup or a restore job to the Amazon S3 Cloud Storage. You can schedule the job to run once, scheduled, or manually. You will need the following configuration data to create a backup/restore job: Step 1: Job Name Settings Enter a 16 character name to identify the name of the backup or the restore job.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 2: Remote Settings Access Key ID: Enter your Amazon S3 assigned Access Key ID which allows your ShareCenter to access your Amazon S3 Cloud Storage. Secret Access Key: Enter your Secret Access Key to access your Amazon S3 Cloud Storage. Remote Path: Input a new or already existing Amazon bucket name. Region: Select your Region from the drop-down menu. Step 3: Server Type Type: Select Upload or Download from the drop-down menu.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 4: Local Settings Use the Browser button to locate the path to the ShareCenter file location to be either backed up or restored to/from the AmazonS3 Cloud. Step 5: Schedule Settings Select the Schedule Mode for the job to be executed. You may select Manual (now or later from the job list), Once (at a predetermined time and day), or Scheduled (a predetermined time on a daily basis).
Section 4 - Configuration Modify Button Once a job is created, the Modify button is used to change any of the settings described in the Create Button section. Click on a created job in the Amazon S3 table so that its text turns red. Then click the Modify button to edit the job settings in a wizard that appears. Note: The Job Name cannot be modified. Delete Button The Delete button is used to delete any backed up or restored job listed in the Amazon S3 table.
Section 4 - Configuration Add-Ons Add-ons are Software Applications that extend the capability of your ShareCenter®. Several add-on packages come with your ShareCenter® and some can be installed with the CD-ROM ShareCenter® Setup Wizard. To install add-ons within the Web UI go to the Management icon: Application Management. You will find an Add-ons menu item that you can click. The Add-ons menu provides the following: • • • • Installs (Apply button) add-on software onto your ShareCenter®.
Section 4 - Configuration Application Menu with Add-Ons When the add-ons are installed you will see their icons under the Application Tab. If the add-ons are enabled you will see them under the Enabled Add-Ons area otherwise if they are disabled they will be under the Disabled Add-Ons area. Note: You can add add-ons to the My Favorites as shown in the User Manual by right-clicking the add-on icon and selecting Add to My Favorites.
Section 4 - Configuration AjaXplorer This section allows you to configure the AjaXplorer function. AjaXplorer is a file explorer that allows you to remotely manage the files stored under the AjaXplorer folder by using a web browser. Launch Interface: This launches your browser with the Ajaxplorer file system interface to the ShareCenter®. Documentation: Information regarding using the Ajaxplorer application can be found here: http://www.ajaxplorer.
Section 4 - Configuration Audio Streamer The Audio Streamer add-on can turn your ShareCenter® into an internet ‘Audio Streamer’ with continuously streaming music or any other audio files. Any user, with an internet connection and a web browser, can then connect to your ShareCenter’s Audio Streamer and listen to the audio files being played and streamed from your ShareCenter®.
Section 4 - Configuration aMule The ShareCenter’s P2P functionality is enhanced with the aMule add-on by providing search capability for finding desired P2P files. aMule also provides a full featured P2P server/client Web UI interface can be launched to work with your ShareCenter® P2P functionality. Launch Interface: Click this button to cause the aMule Web UI interface to execute and appear. The aMule application details and usage guide can be found on the support web page: http://www.amule.
Section 4 - Configuration Photo Center The Photo Center add-on sets up your ShareCenter® to share your photos over the web using Gallery 2 software. It provides a convenient interface from which you can create albums of photos with descriptions. The albums are then accessible over the web using HTTP so that your family and friends can then view your ShareCenter® stored photos from any internet connection.
Section 4 - Configuration Blog Create your own ShareCenter-based customized Blog. Using the ShareCenter’s internet connection the Blog add-on (Wordpress) can be accessed and commented on from any internet connection. Launch Interface: Click on the Launch Interface button here to cause the Wordpress Web UI to appear where you can then write your own personal blog from your ShareCenter®. Blog Web UI: Once you have launched the Blog interface you can begin using the Web UI that appears.
Section 4 - Configuration Squeeze Center Squeeze Center connects your Logitech Media player to your ShareCenter® music files for playback. Launch Interface: Click this button to launch the Web UI interface to the Logitech™ SqueezeCenter. Help: For more information regarding using Squeeze Center to play music on your Logitech media player from your ShareCenter® refer to the following link: http://en.wikipedia.
Section 5 - Knowledge Base Knowledge Base What is RAID? RAID, short for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a combination of two or more disks with the aim of providing fault tolerance and performance improvement. There are several different levels of RAID, with each one providing a different method of sharing or distributing data amongst the drives. The DNS-345 supports JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5 + Spare, RAID 10,and Standard.
Section 5 - Knowledge Base RAID 5 RAID 5 provides data striping with distributed parity, which stores information that can be used to reconstruct data. A RAID 5 array will be the size of all the combined disks capacity minus the capacity of one disk, e.g. If there are 4x 80GB disks in the array, the arrays capacity will be 240GB (3x80GB). Implementing RAID 5 on the ShareCenter Pro allows it to continue operating even if one of the disks fails.
Section 5 - Knowledge Base RAID Options Here is a list of the RAID options available on the ShareCenter DNS-345 Standard RAID - creates a single volume for one drive or more drives. JBOD - allows you to create a large virtual disk drive by concatenating two or more smaller drives together. The individual hard drives that makes up a JBOD RAID can be different sizes and manufacturers. The total size of the JBOD RAID is the combined total of all the individual drives in the set.
Section 5 - Knowledge Base RAID 1 - allows you to assign two disks as a mirrored set. Once you create the mirrored set, you will see it as a single disk drive. But when you write data to the mirrored set, it will duplicate the data across all members of the set. This ensures that your data is protected against loss if any hard drive in the RAID 1 set fails. In fact, as long as any single member of the set remains functional, you will continue to operate normally, with complete access to your data.
Section 5 - Knowledge Base What is Ethernet Bonding? From your network’s perspective, channel bonding or “port trunking” -- combines both of the computer’s interfaces into a single interface that looks like nothing out of the ordinary to your applications. A combined logical interface can provide load balancing and fault tolerance. The OS can alternate which interface it uses to send traffic, or it can gracefully fail over between them in the event of a problem.
Section 4 - Configuration UPS Connectivity The DNS-345 supports USB UPS, giving users the ability to share the UPS on their local network and protect from an abnormal shutdown due to a power failure. Connect a UPS to the USB port on the back of the ShareCenter®. Standalone and Network Master Mode: Log into the DNS-345.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Management. Click System Management and then USB Devices. Click the blue arrow next to UPS Settings. There are two modes - Standalone and Master. Select Standalone to use the UPS only on the DNS-345 or select Master to share the UPS with the network UPS slaves. The UPS Status screen shows the mode, manufacturer, product type, battery charge meter, and status.
Section 4 - Configuration Under Mode, select Master from the drop-down list and then click Add. Enter the IP address of the other UPS slave on the network. Click the + button to add more IP addresses. Make sure the DNS-345 and the UPS slaves are on the same physical network.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have entered an IP address, the system will check its database for IP address records. The UPS Settings table will display the IP address(es) you added. Your DNS-345 is now setup as the network master to notify the network slaves about critical power status.
Section 4 - Configuration Deleting a UPS Slave Under Management > System Management > USB Devices > UPS Setting, select the IP address. Your selection will turn red. Click Delete. The DNS-345 will process your request.
Section 4 - Configuration The IP address will no longer be listed in the table.
Section 4 - Configuration USB Print Server The device features a built-in USB print server, giving users the ability to share a printer on their local network. Connect a USB printer to the USB port on the back of the device. It is important to ensure that any of the printer manufacturer’s drivers are already installed or available on any computer you want to print from. Note: Only the print function is supported. The device does not support the copy and scan functions of Multi-Function Printers.
Section 4 - Configuration Connect to your device with Samba and then double-click the lp icon. The Windows® Add Printer Wizard will launch: Select the printer driver from the installed Manufacturer list or use the Have Disk button to browse for the printer driver file. Click OK to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have selected the proper driver as shown in the browse list then click OK to install the printer. The printer is now installed and the printer queue will appear.
Section 4 - Configuration Yahoo! Widget Installation D-Link provides an added feature called a Yahoo! Widget. What is a Yahoo Widget? Yahoo! Widgets are free application platforms that can be used in Microsoft® Windows® and Mac OS® X. The engine uses a JavaScript runtime environment combined with an XML interpreter to run small applications referred to as widgets, and hence is part of a class of software applications called widget engines. Step 1: Install the Yahoo! Widget.
Section 4 - Configuration Yahoo! Widget Display The D-Link Widget is mainly used for monitoring the activities taking place. System: In the System window information about your Computer, DNS-345, IP Address, Firmware Version and Current Operational Temperature are displayed. Hard Drive: In the Hard Drive window information about the storage space of your device is displayed. Server: In the Server window information about the USB Device, UPnP Server, ITunes and FTP Server configured is displayed.
Appendix A - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DNS-345) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the switch (e.g. rev A2)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the device).
Appendix B - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix B - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix B - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package o ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories.
Appendix B - Warranty Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS T
Appendix B - Warranty FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix C - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.
