D-Link® DSM-622H/624H 802.
Contents Introduction........................................................................................... 3 Features and Benefits .......................................................................... 4 Package Contents ............................................................................... 5 Hardware Overview .............................................................................. 6 Getting Started ....................................................................................
Introduction The D-Link MediaLoungeTM Wireless 802.11g Central Home Drive is a versatile 20 Gigabyte (DSM-622H) or a 40 Gigabyte (DSM-624H) portable HDD (Hard Disk Drive) device that is accessible both wirelessly, or via an Ethernet connection. With a built-in USB 2.0 port, the DSM-622H/624H provides access to additional USB storage drives and supports Microsoft® Windows Connect Now (WCN) standard to configure WLAN settings.
Features and Benefits Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of 1 USB 2.0 port for additional storage Instant Network Storage and File Sharing Up to 250 Audio CDs Up to 20,000 JPEG Images Up to 20/40GB of storage space The DSM-622H provides up to 20GB of storage space. The DSM-624H provides up to 40GB of storage space. High-speed 802.
Package Contents D-Link MediaLounge DSM-622H/624H TM Central Home Drive Manual and Warranty on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Vertical Stands (2 pcs.) Stackable Stands (4 pcs.) 5V DC Power Adapter Ethernet CAT5 Cable Detachable antenna If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements: Internet Explorer 5.0 or above; Apple Safari; Linux Nautilus or Netscape 6.2.
Hardware Overview Front Panel Power Indicates when the DSM-622H/624H is powered ON. HDD Indicates activity on the hard disk drive. WLAN Status light blinks steadily to indicate activity on the wireless LAN. LAN Displays activity on the Local Area Network. USB Displays activity on the USB port. Rear Panel Reset Button Pressing this button for 10 seconds restores the DSM-622H/624H to its original factory default settings. USB 2.0 port One USB 2.
Getting Started Below is a sample network using the DSM-622H/624H. The DSM-622H/624H can be installed for wireless and Ethernet access, as shown above.
Hardware Installation 1 2 3 4 Connect the power adapter to the connector on the back panel of the DSM-622H/624H. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will be ON to indicate proper operation. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack located on the back of the DSM-622H/624H. After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network router or switch. (The router is pictured here.
Enabling UPnP™ Please note that UPnP™ is only available in Windows XP and Me. It is highly recommended that you enable UPnP™ for ease of use, although it is not required. To enable UPnP™, go to the Start menu, select Settings and launch Control Panel. Inside of the Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs. The screen displayed on the right will appear.
Enabling UPnP™ (continued) Click Next Click Finish Double-click on My Network Places on your desktop. Your DSM-622H/624H network hard drive appears as UPnP E-Storage.
Using the Configuration Utility The DSM-622H/624H is a true plug and play device. The DSM-622H/624H will be instantly accessible to network computers with UPnP™ compatible operating systems. However, if you wish to use the advanced configuration features that include assigning folder and access rights; or if you want to use the DSM-622H/624H attached directly to one computer, you can configure it.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home Home > Wizard This Setup Wizard screen will appear. Click Run Wizard and the utility will guide you through a simple setup. Home > LAN Set as Default Interface: Select Yes for Wired. Select No for Wireless. When you select No, you will be directed to the Wireless interface (shown on the next page). Dynamic IP: Select to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. Static IP: Select to manually assign an IP address. Static IP Address: Enter the address here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless Please see the following page for an explanation of the features displayed here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless (continued) Set as Default Interface: Select Yes for wireless. Select No for wired. Wireless Mode: Client: Select this mode to use the DSM-622H/624H in client mode Access Point: Select this mode to use in access point mode. SSID: Enter the SSID in access point mode. You may click Site Survey to select an available wireless AP or router. Mode: Select 802.11g or 802.11b mode Channel: Select the channel here. WEP: Select Enabled or Disabled.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Storage Storage Name: Enter a name for the device. Work Group: Enter a the workgroup name. UPnP™ Settings: Enable or Disable UPnP™ here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Folder In this window you can create new folders and provide writing or sharing privileges for them on the DSM-622H/624H and the USB portable drive. DSM-622H/624H Hard Drive New Folder Name: Enter a name for the folder. Click Create and the folder will appear in the list below. Write: Click to select write privileges for the folder. Read privileges are enabled by default. Share: Click to share the folder on the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Disk Format: Click to format the hard drive. ScanDisk: Click to check the hard drive for errors. Tools > Admin New Password: Enter a new password of up to 15 characters here. Confirm Password: Retype the password.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > System Save: Click to save the system settings to a local hard drive. Browse: Click to browse the hard drive for the DSM-622H/ 624H settings. Load: Click to load the selected settings onto the DSM-622H/624H. Restore: Click to restore to factory default settings. Restart: Click to restart the device.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Time Default NTP Server: Network Time Protocol synchronizes time on your network. Input an optional NTP server address here. Interval: Select an interval in seconds before time resynchronization with the NTP server. Set Time: Enter the time manually and click Set Time. Status > Device Info Device Information: The device information and the version of the firmware are available here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Stats Hard Drive Volume Information: Hard drive information is available here. Help > Menu Help Menu: Click on an item in the window above for more information.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Windows XP/Me For Windows XP or Me users, it is recommended to activate UPnP for ease of use. To learn how to activate UPnP, please refer to page 9 in this manual. Double Click My Network Places on the Windows Desktop. The DSM-622H/624H will appear on the My Network Places screen as UPnP ™ E-Storage once a connection is established (if UPnP ™ is activated in the Windows XP/Me operating system).
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Windows 2000 Double Click My Computer on the Windows Desktop. Under Tools, select Map Network Drive.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Windows 2000 (continued) Select a drive letter for the DSM-622H/624H. Select Browse to find the DSM-622H/624H on the network. Select your DSM-622H or DSM-624H shared folder.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Windows 2000 (continued) \\DSM-622H\Share Click Finish The DSM-622H/624H will be displayed in the My Computer window with a mapping to the drive letter you selected.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Windows 98SE Double-click Network Neighborhood on the Windows desktop. Double-click on the DSM-622H/624H in the Network Neighborhood.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Windows 98SE (continued) Right-click on the share folder and click Map Network Drive. Select the drive and click OK. In the My Computer window, the DSM-622H/ 624H will be displayed with a mapping to the drive letter you selected.
Accessing the DSM-622H/ 624H in Macintosh OS X From the desktop Go menu, select Connect to Server.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Macintosh OS X (continued) Click OK Enter username and password for DSM-622H By default, there is no password. Click OK The share window will open.
Accessing the DSM-622H/624H in Macintosh OS X (continued) The DSM-622H/624H will appear on your desktop.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section, you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: For information about networking computers using Windows 2000/Me/98SE, please refer to websites such as: http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows/otherversions/default.
Networking Basics (continued) Select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/ router, select the second option as shown. Click Next Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete.... Click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. In this window, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network.
Networking Basics (continued) Insert a disk into the disk drive, in this case drive A. Click Next Please read the information under Here’s how. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard, you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties and click. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on the network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range. To check on the IP address of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab. Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable gateways/broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable gateway/router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click on Properties.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (shown below), select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Network Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the router. A good network connection will show four replies from the router, as shown. Checking the Network Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98SE Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.11b UPnPTM (Windows/UPnPTM-enabled) Rendezvous (Mac OS X) Management Web-based - Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Apple Safari, Linux Nautilus, or Netscape 6.2.x or above.
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