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System Requirements DSM-G600 Install Guide System Requirements Computer with Windows® XP or 2000 Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape® Navigator 7.0 and above An 802.11g/b wireless network USB Hard Drive and/or Internal 3.5” ATA/IDE Hard Drive An available Ethernet port on the network* * It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Hardware Overview Front Panel HDD-Full LED Indicates that the internal hard drive is out of space. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LAN LED Solid indicates an Ethernet connection. Blinking indicates traffic at the Ethernet port. Power LED Solid indicates a connection to a good power source. Blinking indicates startup or a reboot. HDD LED Indicates activity on the internal hard drive. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Hardware Overview DSM-G600 Install Guide Rear Panel Reset Button Pressing the reset button for 10 seconds with a paper clip will restore the unit to the original factory default settings. The button is inside the hole to prevent an accidental reset. Antenna Connects to a wireless network. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Fan/Vent Fan to cool the internal hard drive. Dismount Button Press to safely remove USB drives from the DSM-G600. LAN Port Connects to your Ethernet network.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Installation Overview Installation Overview Once you’ve completed your DSM-G600 installation, your network may appear similar to the diagram below. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installing the Hardware DSM-G600 Install Guide Installing the Hardware A. Unscrew the two screws on the back panel of the DSM-G600 to remove the cover. B. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE cable connector on your hard drive. Note: Make sure the jumper setting on your hard drive is set to Master or Cable Select. C. Connect the power cable to the power connector on your hard drive. 6 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Installing the Hardware Installing the Hardware (continued) D. Use the mounting screw to secure the hard drive to the DSM-G600. E. Replace the cover and screw the two screws on the back panel of the DSM-G600. F. Connect an Ether net cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of the DSM-G600. Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup.
Installing the Hardware DSM-G600 Install Guide Installing the Hardware (continued) G. Connect the antenna to the antenna connector located on the back of the DSM-G600. H. Connect the power adapter to the power receptor on the back panel. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn on to indicate proper operation. Note: When you first power on, the DSM-G600 will automatically format your hard drive if it is unformatted.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Wireless Installation Considerations Wireless Installation Considerations The DSM-G600 lets you access your stored data and media files using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
Configuration DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration Open your Web browser and type http://dsm-g600 into the URL address box. Then press the Enter or Return key. If you cannot access the DSM-G600 with the DNS name, enter the IP address instead. If a DHCP server is not available, the DSM-G600 will default to an IP address of 192.168.0.100. Your computer must have an IP address in the same network (192.168.0.x where x is between 1 and 254).
DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration Configuration (continued) The Wizard will guide you through four steps: System LAN or Wireless Time Additional settings Click Next. Enter the Server Name. This is the name of the DSM-G600 device. Enter and confirm a new password. Click Next. Select the type of network: LAN (Wired) or Wireless. Select either Static or Dynamic IP address.
Configuration DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration (continued) Select Dynamic IP Address when you have a DHCP server in your network. No other configuration is required on this screen when Dynamic IP address is selected. Click Next. If you selected LAN, please skip to page 13 to continue your setup. In Wireless Mode, select Client or Access Point mode. Select Client if you will be connecting to an existing wireless router or access point.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration Configuration (continued) All devices on your network must share the same SSID and Channel in order to communicate. When Client is selected, you can click Site Survey to select a network from a list of available wireless networks or you may enter the wireless settings manually. The SSID must be the same for all devices in the network. Click Next. If your wireless network is using WEP security, click WEP and enter the encryption settings. Click Next.
Configuration DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration (continued) Select the appropriate Time Zone in the pulldown menu. Set device date and time Click Next. Enter the Workgroup name. Click Restart. You have completed the basic configuration using the setup wizard! 14 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® XP using UPnP™ For Windows® XP users, it is recommended to activate UPnP for ease of use. To learn how to activate UPnP, please refer to page 15 of the manual. Double-click My Network Places on the Windows Desktop. Once connected, the device will appear in My Network Places as a shared folder. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Accessing the DSM-G600 DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® 2000/XP Double click My Computer on the Windows Desktop. Under Tools, select Map Network Drive. Select a drive letter for the DSM-G600. Select Browse to find the DSM-G600 on the network. 16 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows® 2000/XP (continued) Select your DSM-G600 share folder. Click OK. Click Finish. In the My Computer window, the newly created mapped drive will be displayed. Double-click the drive to access the DSM-G600. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Accessing the DSM-G600 DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 in Mac OS X From the desktop Go menu, select Connect to Server. Click Browse. Click DSM-G600. Click OK. By default, there is no password. Click OK. 18 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 Accessing the DSM-G600 in Mac OS X (continued) The share window will open. The DSM-G600 will appear on your desktop. Double-click on the shared drive to access your Wireless Central Home Drive! D-Link Systems, Inc.
Contacting Technical Support DSM-G600 Install Guide Technical Support D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and Canada for the duration of the product’s warranty period. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website or by phone. United States Telephone (877) 453-5465 Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
