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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 1 Before you Begin........................................................................... 2 System Requirements ................................................................. 2 Package Contents ......................................................................... 2 Features............................................................................................
Table of Contents Modifying a Group.......................................... 173 Deleting a Group ............................................. 179 Quotas....................................................................... 180 Network Shares...................................................... 185 Add/Modify Network Shares Wizard ........ 186 Deleting a Network Share ............................ 193 Resetting the Network Shares .................... 195 ISO Shares Setup Wizard..........................
Table of Contents Select a Photo to Move ....................................... 267 Delete a Photo ....................................................... 269 Share a Photo to Picasa....................................... 270 Share a Photo to Facebook ................................ 273 Share a Photo to Flickr ........................................ 276 Deleting an Album ............................................... 279 Refreshing the Album Database ..................... 281 Managing Photos ..........
Table of Contents My Surveillance - Playback ...................................... 357 My Surveillance - Playback ...................................... 358 My Surveillance - Playback ...................................... 359 My Surveillance - Recording Information .......... 360 My Surveillance - Setup ............................................ 361 My Surveillance - Setup - Camera Setup ............ 362 My Surveillance -Search and Add Camera ......... 370 My Surveillance -Setup - Audio and Video .....
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview The D-Link ShareCenter™ DNS-327L is a 2-Bay Cloud Network Storage device. When used with internal SATA drives, 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 Before you Begin • Check box contents • Check system requirements • Ensure that you have the hardware you need for your ShareCenter™ device System Requirements For best results, the following minimum requirements are recommended on any system used to configure and use the ShareCenter™: • • • • • Computer with: 1Ghz processor / 512MB RAM / 200MB available space / CD-ROM drive Internet Explorer® version 8, Mozilla® Firefox® 4, Google® Chrome 3, or Apple® Safari® 4 and above Win
Section 1 - Product Overview Features The ShareCenter™ DNS-327L 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 2 SATA hard drives and includes the product features listed below: Equipped one 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet File System LAN port, 1000BASE-T support Half duplex and Full duplex mode Embedded two SATA II 3.
Section 1 - Product Overview Folder Management System Management • Share Folder Level Permission • Supports ISO mount • ISO creator Remote File Sharing • My Files (Web File Server) • WebDAV • FTP Server • Mobile device accesss (mydlink Access NAS) User/Group Management • User/Group assignmentfor network sharing and FTP server • Quota for user and group • Assign users to multiple groups • Create User/Import User(s) batch files Backup Management • Schedule Backup from PC to NAS (ShareCenter
Section 1 - Product Overview • Support PS3 / XBOX 360 • Support UPnP AV > 4GB • Comply with DLNA HNv1.
Section 1 - Product Overview My Surveillance • Camera Auto Installation • 4-Channel Motion JPEG, MPEG4 or H.
Section 1 - Product Overview Checking the Hardware Requirements To use your DNS-327L, you will need at least one hard drive. If you plan to use RAID 1, which protects your data against one hard drive failure, you will need two hard drives.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel Top Panel Front Panel Left HDD/ Right HDD USB Button Power Button COMPONENT LED Indicators DESCRIPTION Top Panel This panel unlatches simply by pressing the lever at the back. Unhook and lift up to insert or remove your hard drive(s). Front Panel The casing of the entire NAS Power Button Press once to power on the ShareCenter™. Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds to power it down.
Section 1 - Product Overview LED Description Power On/Off: White Light - the device is on Blinking Orange - the device is booting or restarting No Light - the device is off USB On/Off: White Light - the USB Storage is connected Blinking Orange - transferring data, a USB device is being installed or unmounted Orange Light - USB storage failed to mount No Light - No USB Storage or the device is off HDD On/Off: Orange Light(s) - the hard drives are faulty No Light(s) - the hard drives are inactive HDD On/Of
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Top Panel Latch Label Security Lock Cooling Fan Power Receptacle USB Port Gigabit Ethernet Port COMPONENT Cooling Fan DESCRIPTION The cooling fan is used to cool the hard drives and features speed control. When the unit is first powered on, the fans rotate at a low speed and later rotate at a high speed when the temperature rises above 49 °C. Power Receptacle Use the Gigabit Ethernet port to connect the ShareCenter™ to the local network.
Section 1 - Product Overview Bottom Panel Product Details Reset Button COMPONENT Product Details DESCRIPTION Information about the product - DNS-327L Serial Number, Part Number, Manufacturer Number Reset Button Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the unit to factory defaults.
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 17 to run the setup wizard which will show you how to install and configure your DNS-327L. Step 1 - Remove the top panel by firmly pressing the latch at the back.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 3 - Attach the hard drive brackets to the sides of your hard drives with the included screws. Ensure the brackets are aligned so that when the hard drive is inserted, the arrow on the bracket points to the front of the ShareCenter™ . Step 4 - Insert up to two 3.5” SATA hard drives into the drive bays. Note: Make sure to align the drive connector to the SATA connector at the back edge inside the drive bay of the ShareCenter™. Gently push the drive in until it connects.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 5 - Re-attach the top panel. Ensure the latch is inserted inside the panel. Step 6 - Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. This cable should connect the ShareCenter™ to your local network via a router, switch, or directly to a computer for configuration (cross-over cable required). Step 7 - Connect the power adapter to the power receptacle.
Section 2 - Getting Started Zero Configuration Setup If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Configuration. Zero Configuration automatically configures your NAS’s settings for you, and adds it to your mydlink account automatically. This type of setup allows you to set up your DNS-327L by simply plugging it in and connecting it to your router.
Section 2 - Getting Started Check Your mydlink Account Open a web browser and login to your mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a New device Found! pop-up notification in the bottom-left corner. Click the notification to continue.
Section 2 - Getting Started Double-click the device to add it to your mydlink devices. If you wish to add it immediately, click Yes, but if you are unsure of what to do click No. The pop-up screen displays the Device Name, mydlink number, Network Name, and Admin Password. If you are unsure of what to do, you can always go back to Advanced Settings.
Section 2 - Getting Started After the DNS-327L is registered, you will be able to access all information about the NAS from the cloud service. This service is already available locally but the mydlink service provides a way for you to view these details from any location. From this location, you can view all physical disk information, and configure RAID.
Section 2 - Getting Started If you have decided to format your NAS using mydlink, select the RAID method from the drop-down list and the click Format button. A pop-up message appears asking you to confirm your choice to format the volume using mydlink. Click Yes to format, No to return to the menu.
Section 2 - Getting Started The format process takes a while to finish. The format process depends on the speed of your network connection and client CPU.
Section 2 - Getting Started Once the format process is complete, mydlink cloud will show you the RAID status and the Volume Status. It also displays the size of the drive avaiable and used.
Section 2 - Getting Started mydlink on the DNS-327L The DNS-327L provides a different UI experience than the usual NAS interface. once connected to the mydlink service. Click the Application button you can access My Music, My Files, My Photos, and P2P Downloads from the main panel.
Section 3 - Installation Windows 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 top cover of your ShareCenter™ . Click Next to continue. Step 4 - Attach the Hard Drives Bracket(s) to the side of the hard drives as indicated. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 5 - Slide one, or two hard drive into an available hard drive bay of your ShareCenter™. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Connect to your Network Step 6 - With the hard drives installed properly into each bay, close the chassis by re-attaching the top panel into place. Click Next to continue. Step 7 - Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable to your ShareCenter™ and connect the other end to a switch or router (Local LAN). Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Power and Device Selection Step 8 - 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 in the front panel. Click Next to continue. Step 9 - 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-327L to be recognized. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 10 - A warning message will appear prompting you to confirm the device. Click Yes, to proceed. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Admin Password Step 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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. You may also use DHCP to configure the IP network settings of the ShareCenter™. In this situation, leave the parameters blank as your router should automatically configure them. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 14 - Configure the Device Information. Type the workgroup name, a name and a description for the device. This workgroup works best when it uses the same name as your current workgroup settings. If you haven’t setup a workgroup yet, type a name that best suits the environment or leave the default “workgroup” name. Click Next to continue. Step 15 - Configure the System Time. Select a Time Zone from the drop-down list.
Section 3 - Installation Step 16 - The Disk Information window provides the current RAID Type. However, if this isn’t already configured, read the instructions under the Note. Click Next to continue. Step 17 - The RAID Configuration window provides more detailed Physical Disk information. Here you can analyse your Disk, Vendor, Model number, Serial number, and Disk size. Under Select RAID Type, there are four options to choose from. Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1.
Section 3 - Installation Step 17 - Select JBOD to see your configuration options. Step 17 - Select RAID 0 to see your configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 17 - Select RAID 1 to see your configuration options. When you select RAID 1, the Auto-Rebuild Settings tab appears. The AutoRebuid Settings tab allows you to enable or disable Auto-Rebuild the RAID. This is necessary should the RAID fail. Note - In Step 18 we resume the settings wizard using the Standard RAID configuration. Please see images further down for other configurations. Note - Once you have configured the RAID of your choice, skip ahead to Step 41.
Section 3 - Installation RAID OPTIONS Standard - Step 18 JBOD - Step 23 RAID 0 - Step 29 RAID 1 - Step 35 D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual 35
Section 3 - Installation Step 18 - Click Next to configure the Standard RAID or click SKIP to bypass this step. Step 19 - Map Drive to Network. This window makes it possible for you and users on your network to communicate with your NAS directly. The Map Drive assigns a letter to each Volume on your NAS. See Mapping a Drive further in the manual for more details. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Once you have completed the previous step, the Wizard automatically creates mapping drives to your configured Volumes. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 20 - Volume Configuration Summary. This window provides a detailed summary of your current configuration. If you are satisfied with your configuration click Next or if you want to change your settings click PREV to go back and change your settings. Read the details carefully before making your choice. Step 21 - When you click Next, you are prompted to verify your decision before you continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 22 - The Wizard software starts the formatting process. Initializing, formatting and finally Success. This completes the Format process. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 23 - Under RAID Configuration, Select RAID Type, choose JBOD. Read the JBOD RAID configuration requirements. Click Next to continue. Step 24 - Under JBOD more than one disk is classified as a complete Volume so when mapping a drive, only one drive letter is needed. Map Drive to Network only shows one drive. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 25 - The Volume Configuration Summary displays a detailed summary of JBOD. Click Next to continue. Step 26 - Click Next, you are prompted to verify your decision before you continue. Click Yes to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 27 - The JBOD is initialized, formatted, and complete in 3 easy steps. Do not click any buttons while this process is ongoing.
Section 3 - Installation Step 28 - To verify your JBOD, login to your NAS, go to Management. Disk Management, and Hard Drive Configuration. This shows the current status of your drives.
Section 3 - Installation Step 29 - Under RAID Configuration, Select RAID Type, choose RAID 0. Read the RAID 0 configuration requirements. Click Next to continue. Step 30 - With RAID 0, the two drives are striped into one Volume, making it appear that you have one drive. Map Drive to Network indicates that the NAS has separated the drive into 2 Volumes. To explain, if the size of the two drives are different , the spare drive space will be formatted as a JBOD volume.
Section 3 - Installation Step 31 - The Volume Configuration Summary, displays the details of the new configuration. Click Next to continue. Step 32 - Verify your configuration selection before continuing.
Section 3 - Installation Step 33 - The RAID 0 is initialized, formatted, and complete in 3 easy steps. Do not click any buttons while this process is ongoing.
Section 3 - Installation Step 34 - To verify your RAID 0, login to your NAS, go to Management. Disk Management, and Hard Drive Configuration. This shows the current status of your drives.
Section 3 - Installation Step 35 - Under RAID Configuration, Select RAID Type, choose RAID 1. Read the RAID 1 configuration requirements. Click Next to continue. Step 36 - With RAID 1, the drives are mirrored for redundancy. Map Drive to Network indicates that the NAS has separated the drive into a RAID array. Note: If the size of these two drives are different, the spare drive space will be formatted as JBOD Volume. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 37 - The Volume Configuration Summary, displays the details of the new configuration. Click Next to continue. Step 38 - Verify your configuration selection before continuing.
Section 3 - Installation Step 39 - The RAID 1 is initialized, formatted, and complete in 3 easy steps. Do not click any buttons while this process is ongoing.
Section 3 - Installation Step 40 - To verify your RAID 1, login to your NAS, go to Management. Disk Management, and Hard Drive Configuration. This shows the current status of your drives.
Section 3 - Installation Step 41 - The DNS-327L also offers Add-on Packages. AjaXplorer, Blog, Photo Center, Joomla, Transmission, Audio Streamer, aMule, phpBB, and phpMyAdmin are offered by default. Alternatively, you can install the add-on packages available on the CD or from the D-Link website at a later stage. Refer to page 223 for details. Click Next to accept these installations or click SKIP to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 43 - Opting to download the Squeeze Center automatically opens your default browser to download the application. Once Squeeze Center is downloaded, continue with the rest of the installation. Click Save to save the file to your local hard drive.
Section 3 - Installation Step 44 - Copy the Squeeze Center package from your local hard drive to Volume_1 of the ShareCenter™ .
Section 3 - Installation Step 45 - Watch the Add-on Packages being installed. Step 46 - Once the Add-on Packages are installed click Next.
Section 3 - Installation Step 47 - The next two screens displays the installed Add-on Packages. Click Next to continue to the next window.
Section 3 - Installation Connecting to the mydlink Step 48 - D-Link has provided a mydlink service that allows you to remotely access the files from your NAS through the mydlink portal. Read the installation instructions and wait for the process to complete. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 49 - The wizard connects you to the mydlink servers and configures your cloud service. Click Next to continue. Step 50 - When the wizard fails to connects you to the mydlink servers and configures your cloud service, the following screen appears to warn you of your network configuration. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 51 - The next screen allows you to setup the remote mydlink cloud service. Select the Yes radio button if you already have a mydlink account. Enter your email address and password. Click Next to continue. Step 52 - Alternatively, you can create a new account if you select “No, I need to sign up for a new account.” Enter your email address and a password that you can remember. Then retype the password, enter a First Name and a Last Name.
Section 3 - Installation Step 53 - A message appears asking you to verify your email address and account. Click OK to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Wizard Complete Step 54 - The mydlink section of the wizard installation is complete. The wizard provides you with a mydlink number. You can also tick the Add mydlink to My Favorites checkbox, or Save a shortcut to mydlink on my computer checkbox. You can use this mydlink number for future reference. Click Finish to continue. Step 55 - The ShareCenter™ Setup Wizard is complete. Click Finish to exit the wizard and start using your DNS-327L.
Section 3 - Installation Mapping a Drive Map a Volume on your DNS-327L using Windows® Explorer in Windows® 7. Step 1 - Press the Windows key and the letter E on your keyboard at the same time. The right-side panel displays 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 - The Map Network Drive screen appears.
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 under Network. This means the drive is active and ready for use.
Section 3 - Installation Alternative methods to Mapping a Drive You can also map a drive using the D-Link Storage Utility. Once the DNS-327L is discovered in the Storage Utility, and the LAN configuration settings are complete, finding the drives happens automatically. Select the drive letter and click Connect. To disconnect the drive, click the Disconnect button. Another method is using the Setup Wizard. As you go through the Setup Wizard process, there is a step in the process to map the drive.
Section 3 - Installation Mac - Setup Wizard Installation To run the Setup Wizard, insert the ShareCenter™ CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1 - When the autorun screen appears, doubleclick the dmg file. Step 2 - Double-click the SetupWizardDNS icon.
Section 3 - Installation Step 3 - Click Start to begin the wizard. Step 4 - Follow the instructions on the screen (Pull the Top out) and click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 5 - Follow the instructions on the screen (Attach the Hard Drive Bracket(s) and click Next. Step 6 - Follow the instructions on the screen (Install the Hard Drive(s) and click Next.
Section 3 - Installation Step 7 - Follow the instructions on the screen (Attach the Faceplate) and click Next. Step 8 - Follow the instructions on the screen (Connect to your Network) and click Next.
Section 3 - Installation Step 9 - Follow the instructions on the screen (Power on the NAS) and click Next. Step 10 - Return to the DNS-327L on your desktop and click the device if you see it onscreen. Alternatively, if you do not see the DNS-327L , check the settings as explained previously.
Section 3 - Installation Step 11 - A warning message appears. Read the instructions before proceeding. If all is working, click Yes. Otherwise click No and check your set up again. Step 12 - Enter an admin Password. If you have setup this system before, use the password you used before. Otherwise leave the password field blank. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 13 - If you have entered a wrong password from a previous installation, a warning message prompts you to relog-in. Click OK to continue. Step 14 - Create a new password and verify that password by filling in the Confirm Password field. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 15 - To configure the Device IP, select either DHCP or Static IP. In this window, we select DHCP (the router automatically configures the Device IP ) and click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 16 - To configure the Device IP, select either DHCP or Static IP. In this window, we select Static IP (you manually configure the Device IP ) and click Next.
Section 3 - Installation Step 17 - To configure the Device Information, enter the particulars in the fields provided: Workgroup, Name, and Description. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 18 - To configure the System Time, select a Time Zone from the drop-down list. Click Enable NTP Server if you are connected to one. Select a NTP server from the drop-down list.
Section 3 - Installation Step 19 - The Wizard displays the Disk Information. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 20 - To configure RAID, select one of the RAID Types from the list (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1). Selecting each one provides a brief description of which each RAID format offers. See illustrations below and check the Knowledge Base at the back of this manual for more RAID descriptions.
Section 3 - Installation Step 21 - Now that you have set the RAID, a Volume Configuration Summary shows you details about your settings. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 22 - Before the RAID configuration is set, a warning message appears to inform you that all data will be erased. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 23 - The format begins. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 24 - The formated process is successful. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 25 - The format is complete. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 26 - To install the Add-ons, select the Add-ons. you wish to install. The Squeeze Center is the only Add-on that is not checked by default. When you click this. download details are provided. Click OK.
Section 3 - Installation Step 27- Alternatively, install the default Add-ons. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 28 - The Add-on packages are installed. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 29 - Add-ons complete. Click Next. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 30 - This screen displays all the packages installed but it doesn’t enable all the packages by default. Depending on how many packages you initially installed, there are two package screens. Click Next to view the next screen. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 31 - The second screen. Click Next to view the next screen. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 32 - Setup the mydlink administration. Click Next to view the next screen. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 33 - The NAS starts to link to the internet and register mydlink. Click Next to view the next screen. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 34- If you are unable to connect to the mydlink registration site, a warning message notifies you of an unsuccessful connection. Click OK to continue. Check your connection settings or your NAS settings.
Section 3 - Installation Step 35 - When the connection settings are correct, the mydlink server provides the connection details. The next screen allows you to setup the remote mydlink cloud service. Select the Yes radio button if you already have a mydlink account. Enter your email address and password. Click Next to view the next screen. Click Previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options.
Section 3 - Installation Step 37 - A message appears asking you to verify your email address and account. Click OK to continue. Step 38 - The mydlink section of the wizard installation is complete. The wizard provides you with a mydlink number. You can also tick the Add mydlink to My Favorites checkbox, or Save a shortcut to mydlink on my computer checkbox. You can use this mydlink number for future reference. Click Finish to continue.
Section 3 - Installation Step 39 - The setup is complete. Click Finish. Step 40 - You can now view the DNS-327L in the Finder on the left panel.
Section 3 - Installation Step 41 - Click the icon to view contents on your NAS.
Section 4 - Configuration Configuration Managing your DNS-327L 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 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 ™ webbased configuration manager must be on the same subnet as the ShareCenter.
Section 2 - Getting Started D-Link Storage Utility - For Mac Step 1: To get started with the ShareCenter™ Storage Utility for Mac, insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive: Double-click the .dmg file. 1 Step 2: Double-click the .dmg file to install the program. In the end you should have the D-link Storage Utility for Mac.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 3: This opens the D-Link Storage Utility Step 4: Make sure you are connected to your local LAN. Click the Refresh button. The D-Link Storage Utility displays the D-Link DNS-327L.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 5: The Storage Utility now shows the DNS-327L, the LAN configuration (toggle between DHCP and manual), and the Volume details. Use the drop-down list to configure your LAN settings and click Apply. Step 6: To configure the NAS, click the configuration button. This opens your default browser. Log in and configure.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 7: To map the NAS volume, select a Volume from the list then click the Connect button.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 8: The Log-in window appears. Select Guest or Registered User. Step 9: Enter a username and password for the DNS-327L and click Connect.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 10: A pop-up window appears notifying you that mapping the drive was a success. Click OK to continue. Use the Disconnect button to disconnect from the mapped drive(s). Step 11: Finder now opens the drive and displays the DNS-327L under the Shared column on the left and the Volumes on the right.
Section 2 - Getting Started Step 12: When you click the About button it displays the software version number. This comes in handy when updating to a new version.
Section 4 - Configuration Web UI Login To access the Web UI, open the D-Link Storage utility, select DNS-327L from the Network Storage Device list, then click the Configuration button. 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Applications The Applications tab contains FTP/HTTP Downloads, Remote Backups, Local Backups, P2P Downloads, My Files, and Amazon S3 icons. Click on each icon to see the submenus.
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-327L. 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 - Click Account and enter your e-mail information in the boxes provided to receive Event Alerts from the ShareCenter™ . Click the button to test your settings. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings. Step 8 - Click Anonymous to create a random account with no specific settings. Click the Test Email button to test your settings. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 9 - Click the Previous button to go back and check your settings. If you are satisfied with the settings, click the Finish button to save and complete the wizard. Click Exit to end the wizard without saving the 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. The Setup Wizard begins.
Section 4 - Configuration The ‘Physical Disk Information’ page displays all of the hard drives on the DNS-327L. 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 Volume Encryption encodes your Volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the Volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to it. You can select one Volume or many. Click Next to continue. A warning messege appears indicating a slowdown in access speeds. Click Yes to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Auto Mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your settings. Click Next to continue, Previous to edit any settings, or Exit to leave the configuration process. The Volume Configuration Summary, shows a mapping of the Volume Name, the RAID type, the File System used, the Size, and the Disk. Click Format to continue, Previous to go back to your past settings, or Exit to cancel any 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. 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 shows 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-327L. Confirm encryption on the Volume by going to Management, Disk Management, Volume Encryption.
Section 4 - Configuration Select the encrypted Volume and click the Save button. This will save the Encrypted Key on your local hard drive for future reference. Save the file to your local hard drive.
Section 4 - Configuration JBOD Select JBOD to create a single volume from all of the drives. Click Next to continue. Volume Encryption encodes your Volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the Volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to it. You can select one Volume or many. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning messege appears indicating a slowdown in access speeds. Click Yes to continue. Click Auto Mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your settings. Click Next to continue, Previous to edit any settings, or Exit to leave the configuration process.
Section 4 - Configuration If you do not enter a password in the field provided, a message will prompt you to do so. Click Yes to enter Auto Mount and Password details. Click Next to continue. The Volume Configuration Summary, shows a mapping of the Volume Name, the RAID type, the File System used, the Size, and the Disk. Click Format to continue, Previous to go back to your past settings, or Exit to cancel any 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. 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 shows 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-327L. In order to confirm the Volume on the drive is encrypted. go to Management, Disk Management, Volume Encryption.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 0 Select RAID 0 (stripes all of the drives). Click Next to continue. RAID Size Settings allows you to tweak the size of the RAID Volume. Use the slider to change the RAID size or enter an amount in the field provided. Click the “Configure the remaining disk space as JBOD” if you wish to use the remaining space for another RAID configuration. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Volume Encryption encodes your Volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the Volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to it. You can select one Volume or many. Click Next to continue. A warning messege appears indicating a slowdown in access speeds. Click Yes to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Auto Mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your settings. Click Next to continue, Previous to edit any settings, or Exit to leave the configuration process. If you do not enter a password in the field provided, a message will prompt you to do so. Click Yes to enter Auto Mount and Password details. 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. The system formats the Volume. 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 shows 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-327L.
Section 4 - Configuration The wizard returns you to main Hardware Configuration page. Under Current RAID Type, you can view your changes.
Section 4 - Configuration RAID 1 Select RAID 1 to mirror all the hard drives. Click Next to continue. View the Physical Disk Information. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Select the RAID TYPE you want Click Next to continue. RAID Size Settings allows you to tweak the size of the RAID Volume. Use the slider to change the RAID size or enter an amount in the field provided. Click the “Configure the remaining disk space as JBOD” if you wish to use the remaining space for another RAID configuration. 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. Volume Encryption encodes your Volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the Volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to it. You can select one Volume or many. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration A warning messege appears indicating a slowdown in access speeds. Click Yes to continue. Click Auto Mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your settings. Click Next to continue, Previous to edit any settings, or Exit to leave the configuration process.
Section 4 - Configuration If you do not enter a password in the field provided, a message will prompt you to do so. Click Yes to enter Auto Mount and Password details. 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 Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. The system formats the Volume. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click Exit.
Section 4 - Configuration The system updates. Setup is complete. Setup provides a Volume Name, File System, and Mode.
Section 4 - Configuration Once you have completed the wizard. ShareCenter™ will return to the main screen. The RAID 1 configuration you just set will be displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration Upgrade from Standard Mode to RAID 1 Standard Mode doesn’t offer any redundancy and security of data. It is best then to migrate from Standard Mode to RAID 1. To do this follow these instructions: Step 1 - Insert a second hard drive into the DNS-327L. Step 2 - Replace the top and restart the DNS-327L.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 3 - Go to Management, Disk Management, Hard Drive Configuration. There are two options available: Set RAID Type and Re-Format or Format the new drive as Standard type. If you select the latter option your Hard Drive Configuration Wizard shows six procedures but if you select the Set RAID Type and Re-Format, the Hard Drive Configuration Wizard only has four procedures. Take a look at the two images below to compare. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 4 - Under Physical Disk Information, you will be able to see the drive you just installed. It provides the slot location, vendor, model number, serial number, and disk size. Just below this informational box is a checkbox that offers you the option to Reconfigure the drive to RAID 1. Click the checkbox to proceed. Click Next to continue. Step 5 - Under Auto-Rebuild Settings, select whether you want to enable auto rebuild or disable auto rebuild. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 6 - A warning message will appear prompting you to confirm whether you want to format your hard drive. Click Yes to continue or No to exit. Click Next to continue. Step 7 - The software communicates with the hardware to build a list.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 8 - The Wizard formats the hard drive. Click Next to continue. Step 9 - The System updates. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 10- Setup is completed when it shows final information on the slot, vendor, model number, and serial number. Click Finish to continue. Step 11 - The wizard returns to the main Hard Drive Configuration .
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-327L 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 Click Management, Disk Management, Volume Encryption. The encrypted Volume that you created during the Setup Wizard is shown. Before proceeding with modifying the encryption data, click the Volume you wish to modify. It turns red. Click Modify.
Section 4 - Configuration To change the settings for Volume Encryption, you need to enter the Original Password in the field provided. Alternatively, click the browse button to upload an Encrypted Key File. Click Next to continue. File upload.
Section 4 - Configuration Click the Auto-Mount checkbox to have the system mount the Volume automatically. Enter a New Password and repeat the process. Click Apply to continue. Wait while the Volume is encrypted.
Section 4 - Configuration Click Exit to close the wizard and return to main Volume Encryption window. Alternatively, click Download Encrypted Key File. The file can be saved. Click OK to Save File. Please Note: Using Volume Encryption slows the speed of accessing data off the DNS-327L. However, Volume Encrytion does create that layer of security.
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 256 users and 32 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 New User Account 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. The Account Prefix is a starting number (Eg. 1, no alphabet letters are allowed) you select for the user list. 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. • 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. (import_file.txt) Format: user name/user password/user groups/shared folder(rw)/ shared folder(ro)/shared folder(deny)/user quota Ex: staff3/staff3/Group_Staff2/Folder_RW1///100 Note: You must create the user groups and share folders first before importing the users file Check the Overwrite Duplicate Accounts box if this is necessary. Click Browse to select the file you want to import.
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. Click the “i” icon to see details of each user.
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 - Select either Read Only or Read/ Write priviledges for WebDav Settings. Click Next to continue. Step 8 - 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Step 9 - 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. 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. Network Share/ISO The Network Shares Settings window allows the Mount Shares: user to add, modify, and remove both new and existing Network Share and ISO Mount Share Settings.
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, 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. Click Next to continue.
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 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. Go to Network Management and then LAN Setup. Click Setup.
Section 4 - Configuration The LAN setup wizard gives you the option to configure the - IP 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 A summary of what you just configured will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
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-327L 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-327L 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-327L. The server and service settings include: FTP server, Add-ons, AFP, NFS, and multimedia 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. Idle Time: Set the amount of time a user can remain idle before being disconnected. Port: Set the FTP port.
Section 4 - Configuration Block IP List Block IP List allows you to block IP address that you consider threatening to your network. Click the blue arrow to open the configuration window. 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.
Section 4 - Configuration 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. If you selected Temporary, then select a time frame and click Apply to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration The Blocked IP list will display the IP addresses you blocked. 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 After you have clicked the Start button, the Status shows Started. Open your default browser or FTP application and log-in to your FTP server.
Section 4 - Configuration Add-ons Add-ons add extra services to the DNS-327L. Here is a look at each Add-on service available. 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™ . Set the amount of time a user can remain idle before being disconnected.
Section 4 - Configuration Add-Ons The ShareCenter™ features a list of Add-Ons that is available on your installation CD. These Add-Ons can be installed from this location. They include, Photo Center, aMule, AjaXplorer, Audio Streamer, Blog, Joomla, phpBB, phpMyAdmin, Squeeze Center and Transmission. The Add-Ons panel provides a version number, Signature, Status, Start/Stop, and Delete options. The Add-On packages can also be installed using the Setup Wizard.
Section 4 - Configuration The wizard installs the selected packages. When the installation is complete click Next.
Section 4 - Configuration The next two windows shows the packages installed. You can also disable it from this location.
Section 4 - Configuration Installing Add-ons from the Web UI Open your default browser and go to Management, Application Management, Add-Ons.
Section 4 - Configuration The target program is available on the ShareCenter™ CD. Alternatively, you can download the program from D-Link’s support site and install it . Click Browse to locate the add on packages on your local hard drive. Once you have located the file, select it and click Open. Once the path of the package you want to install 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.
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 Multimedia Services The Multimedia Share Settings creates a media library from the photos, videos, and audio files. Users can upload files to the designated “Media Share” folders on the DNS-327L and have the multimedia services collate, organize and publish the data in one library. Once these photos, videos, and music files are uploaded to the “Media Shares” folders, the system will generate the media library. Users can see thumbnail views from the MyMusic and MyPhoto panel.
Section 4 - Configuration Go to Application Management, Multimedia Services.
