User Manual OMNINAS KD20
English Table of Contents Product Overview Features 1-1 Package Contents.............................................................. 1-1 System Requirements......................................................... 1-2 Product Views 1-4 Front View........................................................................ 1-4 Rear View......................................................................... 1-5 LED Definitions..................................................................
Mapping Network Drives................................................... 2-21 Map All........................................................................ 2-21 Map Individual Drive...................................................... 2-22 Deleting Network Drives................................................. 2-23 Web Interface Overview 3-1 Home Menu...................................................................... 3-1 Settings Menu.........................................................
Storage Management 3-15 RAID Manager................................................................. 3-15 RAID Types..................................................................... 3-16 Creating a RAID Mode.................................................... 3-16 Disk Manager Menu.......................................................... 3-18 Checking Disks............................................................. 3-18 Disk Mangement..........................................................
3-32 Setting Up Backup Schedules............................................ 3-33 Editing Backup Schedules................................................. 3-34 Deleting Backup Schedules................................................ 3-34 Viewing Backup Logs........................................................ 3-35 System Configuration 3-35 Configuring Network Settings............................................ 3-35 DHCP settings...............................................................
Setting Up Share Box.................................................... 3-48 Accessing Share Box...................................................... 3-50 Setting Up Media Server................................................... 3-52 OMNINAS for Android Installing the Application 4-1 Overview 4-1 Connecting an OMNINAS 4-3 Adding a WAN Device......................................................... 4-3 Adding a LAN Device..........................................................
Adding a Local Device......................................................... 5-3 Configuration 5-5 Opening Document Files 5-6 Viewing Movie Files 5-7 Viewing Photo Files 5-8 Posting to Facebook........................................................... 5-8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 6-1 Environmental Control 6-4 System Temperature.......................................................... 6-4 System Fan Settings...........................................................
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Features Product Overview English Features • Embedded Linux • Supports Microsoft® Windows® and Mac OS • Largest single HDD capacity supported > 4TB • USB 3.0 (front panel) (flash drive, external HDD, hub, printer, digital camera, etc.) • SD card reader • RAID 0, 1, JBOD, single HDD supported • Power Consumption (Standby/Operational) 9W/15.
Features Product Overview English System Requirements PC Users: • Pentium® III 500Mhz processor or higher • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home / Professional / Professional x64 SP3 or later • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0, Firefox® 3.x, Google Chrome or Apple Safari 3.
Features Product Overview • Internet connection • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) compatible router or administrative rights to port forward • Recommended minimum sustained connection speeds for a good Personal Cloud experience • Download: 2.
Product Views Product Overview English Product Views Front View 1 2 1 2 7 3 8 4 5 2 1 6 OMNINAS Front View Front View Identification Item Description 1 Power Button 2 Status LED, see LED Definitions HDD removal buttons (2 = HDD2, 1 = HDD1) 3 Note: For RAID 1 configuration only. 4 HDD tray release 5 USB 3.
Product Views Product Overview English Rear View 3 1 4 2 5 OMNINAS Rear View Rear View Identification Item Description 1 DC IN, power jack 2 Reset button 3 K-Lock security slot 4 USB 2.
Product Overview LED Definitions The OMNINAS comes with six LED indicators (five in front and one in back). See the following table for behavior and location descriptions.
Item 3 Product Overview Name USB status Color/Condition Description Blue / Solid on Plugged in / printer connection Blue / Blinking / Solid on Active, auto copy access Off 4 5 HDD 2 status HDD1 status Blue / Solid on HDD access Blue / Blinking / Audible Beep RAID1 selected, audible beep x 1 Red / Solid Failure Red / Blinking HDD2 rebuilding Off Not detected Blue / Solid on HDD access Blue / Blinking / Audible Beep RAID1 selected, audible beep x 1 Red / Solid Failure Red / Blin
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Hardware Installation This section includes information to help you install the hard drives in the OMNINAS before you can begin using your storage device. First Instance The following guidelines provide information for first time installation of your OMNINAS. Before you can get started on the configuration and setup, you will need to install hard drives on your device. IMPORTANT: To prevent data loss or damage to the system, power down your device before removing a HDD. 1.
Hardware Installation Getting Started English 4. Pull the tray release to unlock the hard disk tray. The HDD slides out if undocked. Tray release HDD1 Tray Released 5. Grasp the tray and slide it out. Bottom side of tray Removing the HDD1 Tray 6. Place the tray on a clean surface. 7. Position the HDD as indicated in the following illustration. Make sure the new HDD is facing up and the connectors are positioned outward.
Hardware Installation Getting Started English 8. Insert the new HDD into the tray. 9. Secure with the provided screws. Front side HDD1 HDD connectors Securing the HDD Screws 10. Turn the HDD assembly over making sure the This side up label is facing up, see following figure.
Hardware Installation Getting Started English 11. Slide the HDD assembly into place until it is flush in the bay. p u e d is si Th Tray release Bottom side of tray Installing the HDD Tray Assembly WARNING: HDD tray must be flush with the bay, see following illustration.
Getting Started 12. Raise the tray release to lock the HDD assembly. An audible click sounds when the tray is locked. Tray release Locking the HDD Assembly 13. Close the bay cover. 2 1 2 1 Closing the HDD Bay Cover 14. To install a second hard disk drive, repeat the previous instructions. Your system is now ready to connect your local network. See Connecting the Ethernet Port.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started English Connecting the OMNINAS Connecting the Ethernet Port The OMNINAS must be configured and setup before use. Two connection methods are supported: • Switch/router to OMNINAS • Direct PC/laptop to OMNINAS Connect to a Switch or Router 1. Connect one end of the provided LAN cable to the LAN port on the OMNINAS. 2. Connect the other end to a LAN port on the DHCP enabled router, see following figure.
Getting Started Connect Directly to a PC or Laptop 1. Set your PC/Laptop’s IP settings to match the network subnet group of the OMNINAS. Example: OMNINAS default IP settings: 169.254.100.200 Configure your PC to these settings: 169.254.XX.X (Whereas XX represents a number from 1 to 254, and X represents a number from 1 to 254 other than 200). 2. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the OMNINAS. 3. Connect the other end to your PC, see following figure.
Getting Started Connecting to Power 1. Connect the power jack to the back of the OMNINAS (DC IN). 2. Connect one end of the power cable to the supplied power adapter, and the other end to a wall outlet. See the following figure. Connecting the Power Adapter Note: The Power Adapter diagram depicts a typical wall socket. Your region may use a different socket type. Your OMNINAS is ready to be powered on. See Powering On.
Getting Started Powering On Press to power on. The status LED starts to blink. This process may take 1 to 2 minutes. 2 1 Pressing Power Button A blinking LED specifies that the system is in the powering-on state. A solid LED specifies that the OMNINAS has obtained an IP address from the router (DHCP connection). See LED Definitions for further information. In the event of a Red Blinking LED state, the system has failed to obtain an IP address from the router.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started English The HDD LEDs for any installed HDDs also light. See LED Definitions for further information. 2 2 1 1 HDD LEDs Note: In the event of failure or improperly installed HDDs, the HDD LEDs blink red. Additionally, the Finder utility displays a power off message, see the following. Finder Utility Displaying HDD Failure The OMNINAS is now ready for setup and configuration. Connect the system to your network by using the Finder Utility.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started English Finder Utility OMNINAS Finder Utility Finder Utility Defined Mode Description Search Click to manually detect devices connected within the same network subgroup. Connect Click to access the login screen of the selected device. The web interface of the device displays through your default browser. Map Network Drives Click to create a network shortcut to the selected folder.
Getting Started System Initialization Linux users go to Connecting by Browser to continue the setup process. Windows and Mac users follow the information provided in the following section to continue the setup process. 1. Insert OMNINAS CD-ROM into your CD drive. Note: Windows 7 users may get an AutoPlay prompt as follows. Select Run OMNINAS Finder.exe to continue the process.
Getting Started All OMNINAS devices available within your subnet group are displayed in the OMNINAS Found tab. If devices are not automatically found, click Search to manually perform this function. OMNINAS Finder Utility Search Function 2. After a device is detected, select an OMNINAS device and click Connect. Finder Utility Connect Function Note: The System Initialization screen only displays if new or unformatted HDDs are installed.
Getting Started 3. AutoRun the OMNINAS Wizard and click Start. Please follow the procedures below (Step 1~7) Welcome to OMNINAS Wizard! IMPORTANT: The initialization process will erase all data from the hard drive. Make sure that the OMNINAS is connected to a power source and is not powered down during this process to prevent damage to the system. Step1.
Getting Started English Connecting the OMNINAS Step2. Adminstrator Account Screen Step3.
Getting Started English Connecting the OMNINAS Step4. Share Media Files Screen Step5. Create a RAID Disk Screen Note: The time required to rebuild a system is dependent on the RAID type selected and the size of hard drives.
Getting Started English Connecting the OMNINAS Step6. Create an User Account Screen Step7.
Getting Started Connecting by Web Browser After initial setup, you can manage your OMNINAS through the interface menus. Connecting to the management menus is done by using either the Finder utility or direct access through a web browser.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started English 3. Open a web browswer and type the IP address in the address bar. The Login screen displays. Connecting by Using the Finder Utility 4. Enter the username to login and configure the OMNINAS. Default Username: admin Password: ****** Note: If the hard drives are not, yet, configured, the OMNINAS Wizard screen displays. You must configure the disks before continuing.
Getting Started 1. Connect your OMNINAS as described in Connect Directly to a PC or Laptop. 2. Open a web browser. 3. In the address bar, type in the OMNINAS default IP address. Connecting Directly through a Web Browser 4. Enter the username to login and configure the OMNINAS. Default Username: admin Password: ****** Note: If the OMNINAS is not configured to use DHCP, the default IP address is http://169.254.100.200. Make sure the OMNINAS and the computer connected to it are under the same subnet.
Getting Started Mapping Network Drives You can create a shortcut (map) to an OMNINAS folder as a network drive on Windows workgroup networks. Once it is mapped (shortcut), you can access it from your computer or Windows Explorer. There are two methods to create a short cut, mapping all the available drives at once or mapping selected individual drives. Before you can map a drive, the OMNINAS device must be configured and initialized. See System Initializing. Mapping a Network Drive Map All 1.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started The connection process continues. Once the folders are successfully mapped to your computer, the status (Resource Mapping Table) for the folders displays Connected. 6. To access and manage your mapped folders, open the drive through the mapped shortcut. Mapping an Individual Folder Note: If your network is under a domain server, mapping internal folders may require network access and permission. Map Individual Drive 1.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started 5. Click Connect to establish the shortcut. 6. To access and manage your mapped folders, open the drive through the shortcut. Mapped Individual Folder Note: If your network is under a domain server, mapping internal folders may require network access and permission. Deleting Network Drives The delete function allows you to remove already mapped network drives.
Connecting the OMNINAS Getting Started English 3. Select a folder to unmap, and click Delete. Mapping an Individual Folder The mapped drive is removed from the network. Note: An open mapped folder prevents the deletion of a mapped drive. Close your Explorer and iTunes windows for deletion of mapped drives to function.
Chapter 3 Web Interface
Web Interface Overview The OMNINAS Web Interface allows you to configure your personal settings through a web browser. The Interface includes access to Settings, Storage, Share, USB, Backup, BT Download, Remote Access and Media Service. You can use the Interface to manage your devices from a local (device must be under same subnet as OMNINAS) or remote location.
Web Interface Icon Item Share Box Description The Share Box menu allows you to enable or disable the Share Box function. Sharing is provided through the [Your Host Name].omninas.net. The Media Server menu allows you to enable or disable the media server function. Media Server Note: BT Download and Media Server cannot be enabled at the same time. To use one function the other must be disabled. Click to initiate a system restart procedure.
Web Interface Settings Menu The Settings menu includes access to iTunes Server, Network, Date & Time, General, About, Log, Factory Reset, and Firmware Update. You can use the Interface to configure your settings from a local or remote location in LAN. Settings Menu Settings Menu Settings Icon Item Description iTunes Server Enable or disable the iTunes Server. Enable the function to allow access on iTunes application.
Web Interface Icon Item Description Reset OMNINAS to factory default settings. Factory Reset IMPORTANT: All data and settings are deleted. Firmware Update Update device’s firmware. Home Click to return to the Home menu. Logout Click to log off the current user. Storage Menu Storage Menu Storage Menu Settings Icon Item Description Auto Mirror Display current RAID mode. Enable or disable the auto mirroring function, available only in RAID 1 mode.
Web Interface Icon Item Description Displays current RAID mode and set RAID mode type: single, JBOD, RAID 0, or RAID 1. RAID Manager Note: Only RAID 1 provides auto mirroring function. Home Click to return to the Home menu. Logout Click to log off the current user. Share Menu Share Menu Share Menu Settings Icon Item Description Add Folder Add public or private folders. Folder List Display list of available folders, edit and delete both user created and default folders.
Web Interface Icon Item Description Home Click to return to the Home menu. Logout Click to log off the current user. USB Menu USB Menu USB Menu Settings Icon Item Printer Setting Description Display status information for connected printer devices. Enable or disable auto copying function to an SD card or an external (USB) device. Auto Copy Note: Auto copy is only available on USB port 1 (front) and SD card slot.. Home Click to return to the Home menu.
Overview Web Interface English Backup Menu Backup Menu Backup Menu Settings Icon Item Description Backup Log Displays a history list of executed backup events. Backup Setting List Displays a list of all created back up settings. Create and schedule backup events from a selected source file to a target external or second OMNINAS device. Backup now function is available for instant backup events. Backup Setting Note: Events are executed in a sequential order.
Overview Web Interface English BT Download Menu BT Download Menu BT Download Menu Settings Icon Item BT Download Menu Description The BT Setting menu allows you to enable or disable the BT Download function. Set general and specific downloading settings (always, scheduled). Note: BT Download and Media Server cannot be enabled at the same time. To use one function the other must be disabled.
Overview Web Interface English Share Box Menu Share Box Menu Share Box Menu Settings Icon Item Description Enable or disable remote sharing function through the omninas.net host servers. Share Box Setting Note: The default Port setting is recommended to avoid getting blocked by your firewall or anti-virus software. Home Click to return to the Home menu. Logout Click to log off the current user.
Overview Web Interface English Media Server Menu Media Server Menu Media Server Menu Settings Icon Item Description The Media Server menu allows you to enable or disable the media server function. Media Server Note: BT Download and Media Server cannot be enabled at the same time. To use one function the other must be disabled. Home Click to return to the Home menu. Logout Click to log off the current user.
Web Interface Logging In The login screen appears and prompts for a Username and Password. The default username is admin. There is no default password. Note: You can change the language setting on this screen by clicking on the language drop-down menu. To login: OMNINAS Login Screen 1. Enter the Username and Password. Default Username: admin Password: Note: There is no default password. 2. Click Enter to access the administration interface.
Web Interface User Management This section provides information for the management of user accounts. The provided guidelines cover adding, editing, deleting user profiles, as well as viewing of user lists. Viewing User List To view, edit or delete user profiles, use the User List screen to manage available user profiles. Share User List Screen The following users are available by default: admin: The administrator is configured with full access to system administration and all network shares.
Web Interface Password: Case-sensitive and supports a maximum of 16 characters. A password of at least 6 characters is recommended. Share Add User Screen 1. Click on the Add User tab to add a user. 2. Fill in the information and click Save. The Save function redirects you back to the User list tab. The new added user appears on the list. Adding a User Note: Users do not have administrator privileges.
User Management Web Interface English Editing Users Editing a User 1. Click the User List tab to view a list of available users. 2. Select a user and click Edit to modify. A prompt displays, edit the desired fields. 3. Click Save to complete changes or Cancel to go back to the User List. Note: User names cannot be modified. Deleting Users Deleting a User 1. Click the User List tab to view a list of available users. 2. Select a user and click Delete to remove the user. A confirmation prompt displays.
Web Interface Storage Management RAID Manager The Storage function on the main menu provides access to configure and manage your available storage. The Storage function allows access to RAID Manager, Disk Manager and Auto Mirror to monitor and change the RAID array on the OMNINAS.
Web Interface RAID Types RAID Types Defined Mode Single JBOD Description A single hard drive is used. All data is lost in the event of a hard drive failure. RAID functionality is not available in JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) mode. Data is written sequentially on the designated disks. Both hard drives are combined to form a single larger disk. Note: If you are using two identical HDDs, it is recommended to use RAID 0.
Web Interface Prerequisites: • Single: Install one hard disk drive • JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1: Install two hard disk drives 1. Select Storage and click on the RAID Manager tab. The current RAID mode is displayed above the available RAID modes, see the following figure. 2. Click on a RAID mode, see RAID Types to select your preference. 3. Click Create Disk-Array. Creating a RAID Mode 4. A prompt displays, press OK to continue. 5. A prompt displays to confirm the rebuild process, click OK to continue.
Web Interface Disk Manager Menu Disk manager menu screen allows you to check the status of external and internal disks as well as viewing the formatted capacity of all available disks. Disk Manager Interface Checking Disks IMPORTANT: Checking disks unmounts a drive(s). Functions such as access, auto copy, and backup are not available. Do not power off or reboot the system to prevent damage to your system. Select Storage and click on the Disk Manager tab to view your available disks.
Storage Management Format--erases all data and prepares HDD directory structure External Devices • • Mount--allow access to the disk image. • Unmount--remove access to the disk image. • Format--erases all data and preapares HDD directory structure. See Formatted Capacity to view total and available disk capacity for a particular drive. Checking Disk Function Disk Mangement Disk removal is simple and easy.
Web Interface 3. Press the Hot-swap button (front panel) until an audible beep sounds and the LED starts to blink. See following figure. Hot swap button 1 Hot Swap Button Function Replace the drive. Once inserted, an audible sound alerts that the HDD is replaced. The status LED flashes red. After a short time, the Status tab in Disk Manager detects and displays the new HDD status. To replace a drive using the Disk Manager menu: 1. Log in to the OMNINAS web interface. 2.
Web Interface 4. An disk access warning prompt displays. Make sure the Disk is not in use at this time, then click OK. Hot Swap Through Disk Manager The status LED on the front panel flashes blue to indicate the on-going process. Once the LED displays solid blue, the hard drive can be safely removed from the HDD bay. 5. On the bay cover (front panel), press in the indicator to open the cover. The cover pops open. 6. Extend the cover to allow access to the HDD trays. 7.
Web Interface Replacing a Drive For RAID modes Single, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1, you can replace disks by shutting down the device. IMPORTANT: The formatting process deletes any data on the disk. Make sure you backup your data before proceeding. Do not power off or reboot the system to prevent damage. 1. On the bay cover, press in the indicator to open the cover. The cover pops open. 2. Extend the cover to allow access to the HDD trays. 3. Pull the tray release to unlock the hard disk tray.
Web Interface Formatting Disks The Format function allows you to format a disk. IMPORTANT: The formatting process deletes any data on the disk. Make sure you backup your data before proceeding. Do not power off or reboot the system to prevent damage. 1. Click on the Disk Manager to view your available disks. 2. Select a drive. In the Action column, click Format. Checking Disk Function 3. A prompt displays to confirm, click OK to continue. The process continues.
Web Interface Auto Mirroring By using RAID 1, you can duplicate data between two hard drives. A minimum of two HDDs are required for auto mirroring (RAID 1). The Auto Mirror function allows you to enable or disable the Auto Mirror function available for RAID 1 mode. A second hard drive must be installed to enable the auto mirroring function. See Disk Mangement. Note: Auto mirroring is only available for RAID 1 mode.
Share Management Web Interface In the Disk Manager screen, the auto mIrroring function displays the synchronizing of both hard drives. Auto Mirroring a Disk Note: The rebuild (Auto Mirror) function may take up to eight hours depending on hard drive size. Share Management The Share function from the main menus provides access to folders. The Share function allows access to Add Folder and Folder List. Adding Folders You can create private or public shared folders by using the folder share function.
Share Management Web Interface English To create a Public folder: 1. In Share, click on Add Folder tab. 2. Enter a folder name and description. 3. Click Public under Share Access. 4. Click Save. You are automatically redirected to the Folder List and the new folder appears. To create a Private folder: 1. In Share, click on Add Folder tab. 2. Enter a folder name and description. 3. Click Private under Share Access. 4. Choose the level of access for each user. Adding a Private Folder 5. Click Save.
Web Interface Viewing Folder Lists Folder List provides a view of all folders. The Folder List allows you to Edit and Delete existing folders. Folder List Screen Editing Folders 1. In the Folder List tab, select a folder and click Edit to make changes. You can change the share attribute (private, public), user access rights or basic description. 2. Click Save.
Web Interface Deleting Folders Public and private folders can be deleted from the folder list. System default folders are permanant and are not available for deletion. IMPORTANT: Once a folder is deleted the data stored within the folder is deleted as well. After deletion, creating folder of the same name will not restore the lost data. 1. In the Folder List tab, select a folder and click Delete. Deleting Available Folder 2. A prompt displays, click OK to continue or Cancel to return to Folder List. 3.
Web Interface USB Management The USB management function allows you to setup Printer Settings and Auto Copy for devices connected to the OMNINAS through the USB ports. Printer Setting You can enable or disable connected USB printers in the Printer Setting menu. Note: A USB printer must be connected prior to the following instructions. 1. From the Home menu, select USB and click Printer Setting. All connected printers are visible in the Printer Setting menu. 2.
Web Interface Auto Copy You can enable or disable auto copy from your SD or USB 3.0 (front side port) by configuring the Auto Copy settings. Once enabled, you can insert a USB device or SD media and the OMNINAS will automatically copy the contents from the source device to the designated folder on the OMNINAS. Note: To perform auto copy, remove all backup jobs found on Backup -> Backup Setting List for the respective target drive (SD /USB3.0). Setting Up Auto Copy Function 1.
Web Interface System Log The Log function under Settings provides a list of history on system and user activities. The Log function allows access to Clear All Logs, Next Page and Last Page. Clear All Logs deletes all log entries. To view logs use Next Page, Last Page and scroll bars. System Log Screen Clearing Logs To clear the log history, click on Clear All Logs in the Log tab.
Web Interface System Backup The Backup function allows you to view and setup backup schedules, settings lists and logs.
Web Interface Setting Up Backup Schedules The Backup Setting function allows you to add a scheduled backup. 1. Select Backup and click on the Backup Setting tab. 2. Select the source folder on the OMNINAS. In the description field, you can add a note to help you define this backup. 3. Select the backup destination (external devices or another OMNINAS device in the same subnet). 2 3 4 5 Creating a Backup Entry 4.
Web Interface Editing Backup Schedules You can use Backup Settings List to edit or delete current backup schedules in the task list. 1. Click Edit on a backup schedule. The Backup Setting screen displays. Modifying a Backup List 2. Modify the schedule and click Save Backup Setting. A beep sounds and an Update Settings Completed prompt displays. The task is complete. Deleting Backup Schedules 1. Click Delete from the Action list to delete a scheduled backup. 2.
Web Interface Viewing Backup Logs To view a history list of backup tasks, select Backup Log tab. Use the First Page, Previous Page, Next Page, or Last Page to cycle through your history list. Modifying a Backup List To clear Backup Logs, click Clear Backup Log. System Configuration This section provides information and guidelines to specify network, date and time settings, reboot and power off, reset to factory defaults, and update your OMNINAS firmware.
System Configuration Web Interface English DHCP settings Note: Your router must be DHCP enabled. 1. In Settings, click the Network tab. 2. Click Automatically assign IP address (DHCP) to have your router designate an IP address. 3. Click Save to set the new configuration. Setting Network Configuration Static settings (manual) Before you begin, write down the new IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings to provide you with a reference after the system resets.
Web Interface Setting Date and Time Change the date and time by using the Date & Time function. Set Time Zone allows you to choose from a list of locations. Set the date and time either through the network time server (NTP) or from a browser. To set a Network Time Server (NTP) 1. Select Settings, and click the Date & Time tab. 2. Select Set system ... time server (NTP). 3. Enter the URL address of your selected NTP server(s) in the NTP server 1/2 fields. 4.
System Configuration Web Interface English 6. Click Save to keep selected changes. Set Time from Browser Settings Rebooting and Powering Off Reboot the system 1. Click Home to return to the home menu. 2. On the home menu, click Restart to reboot the system.
Web Interface Power Off The powering off function is activated through the web interface or by pressing the power button. Web interface: 1. Click Home to return to the home menu. 2. On the home menu, click Shut Down . Power button: On the front panel, press for three seconds. The system beeps and begins the powering off process, the LED starts to blink blue (may take 1-2 minutes).
Web Interface Hardware Reset Hardware reset is available to clear the administrator username, password and restore the network setting default (DHCP Automatically assign IP address) profiles. This procedure does not delete the data from the hard disks. Make sure the OMNINAS is powered on before starting a hardware reset. 1. Locate the Reset button on the back of the device. 2. Insert a thin tool and press the button in for three seconds. Reset Button Location 3. After a beep sounds, release the button.
Web Interface 1. In Settings, select the Firmware Update tab, click Browse to select a firmware image (previously downloaded from Shuttle support). A Windows Explorer window opens. 2. Navigate to the folder containing the new firmware. Select the new firmware and click Open. 3. Click Update to begin the update process. Firmware Updating Screen If the selected firmware image is older or the same version as the current firmware, a prompt displays to confirm the updating.
Web Interface Application Services Application services provide you with access to specific applications including iTunes Server, BT Download, Remote Access and Media Server. iTunes Server The service provides access to the iTunes folder on the OMNINAS. By enabling this function, clients in the same subnet can access the content through the iTunes application on their computer. 1. In Settings, select the iTunes Server tab and click on to enable the iTunes Server service. Select off to disable the service.
Application Services Web Interface English 4. Click on your OMNINAS device. In the selection list, select a file to play.. OMNINAS iTunes Service BT Download OMNINAS supports downloading of seed torrents. By using BT Download, you can add tasks and allow them to download through the OMNINAS. IMPORTANT: The BT Download function is only available when Media Server is disabled. Setting Up BT Downloads 1. In BT Download, select the BT Setting. Selecting BT Downloads 2. Check Enable BT Download.
Web Interface 3. In Download Time Setting, select the option (Always/Daily Download Time Slot) to designate when downloading can take place. Always: downloading can begin anytime. Enabling BT Downloads Daily Download Time Slot: downloading can only take place during the designated time slot. Select between from ScheduleA, ScheduleB, and/or ScheduleC to setup the start and end time for downloading to take place. Enabling BT Downloads 4. Select a specific time period and click Save to keep changes.
Web Interface Configuring Preferences BT Downloads allows you to specify the maximum rate of concurrent bandwidth allowed for the OMNINAS. The maximum rate is calculated by dividing the uploaded data by the amount of downloaded data. Set the default download folder, incoming TCP port, encryption, refresh rate, and total bandwidth. 1. In BT Download, click to open settings menu. BT Download Screen 2. Click Preferences to open the Preference screen. Settings Screen 3.
Web Interface • Encryption: set this option to enable unencrypted data transfers. • Limited ... bandwidth: Set the download and upload rates. 500 KB/s is the maximum rate. Alternatively, you can set these settings by selecting Total Download Rate or Total Upload Rate in the Settings screen. • Web Client: set the refresh rate for the web client. Preference Screen 4. Click Save to continue or Cancel to return to the BT Download menu. 5. In Total Download Rate, set the download rate.
Application Services Web Interface English 2. Click Choose Files and select a seed on your local drive. Or Enter a URL address with the target seed. 3. Click Upload to add the file to the download task pane or click Cancel to return to BT Download. Opening File Selection File Management You can view the status and manage the download files by selecting the function buttons on the download task pane.
Item Web Interface Icon Description 7 Opens inspector pane 8 Set preferences 9 Download progress bar 10 Resume and pause current download Share Box The Share Box function allows you to setup remote access to your OMNINAS using a domain name. Setting Up Share Box To enable remote access, see the following: 1. Select Share Box to open the Share Box Settings screen. Share Box Menu 2. In the Share Box setting, select on to enable the Share Box (remote access) function. 3.
Application Services Web Interface English 5. Set the Port (Default: 3200) forwarding number. The port setting ranges from 3200 to 6400. Configuring Share Box Settings IMPORTANT: Make sure the port is open if you select a non-default port number. The port must forward to the fixed LAN IP of the OMNINAS so that connection to the Share Box service is possible.Make sure the port is open if you set a nondefault port number. 6. Click Save to register.
Web Interface Accessing Share Box Share Box keeps your shared files and media ready and available through any Internet connection. Simply login and get access to all your shared folders. Note: To use Share Box, first create a user. The user name and password is used to log into the function. 1. Open a browser page and enter the following address: http://www.omninas.net The following screen appears. Enter Your Device Name 2. In the Device Name field, type in the host name as set in the Share Box setting.
Application Services Web Interface The Share Box connection page displays, see the following figure. Share Box Login Screen 4. Enter the Login and Password of a profile defined in Share Management. See Adding Users. Additionally, you can login to Share Box by typing in the hostname and assigned port number, see following exmample: [hostname].omninas.net:[4321] (Whereas the information in [ ] represents your device settings.
Application Services Web Interface Share Box Remote Access Screen Icon Item Description Parent Click to navigate to the parent folder Refresh Click to refresh the screen Thumbs Click to set the current folder view settings to Thumb (icon) view Upload Click to upload the selected file New Dir Click to create a new directory in the current selection Download Click to download the selected file.
Application Services Web Interface English 3. Click Save to keep changes. You can also click off to disable Media Server. Setting Up Media Server The following image displays an active OMNINAS Media Server in a Twonky Server screen.
Chapter 4 OMNINAS for Android
OMNINAS for Android The Android OMNINAS application provides you WAN or LAN access to your OMNINAS device. To begin using this function, download the application and establish a connection to your device. Installing the Application The OMNINAS application is available for download from your Google Play marketplace. Select Google Play and serach for OMNINAS. By downloading the application, you can have acess to your shared media directly through your Android phone.
Overview OMNINAS for Android English The Connection screen displays. Viewing the Help Menu 2. Push the Menu button on your device to display the following screen. Viewing the Help Menu 3. Tap on a menu selection to open the related information. Help: displays the OMNINAS application help documentation (text format). About: displays the application version number and liscencing information. Clear cache: clears the accumulated software cache.
OMNINAS for Android Connecting an OMNINAS You can connect to your OMNINAS by one of two options: WAN or LAN. WAN uses the DDNS configuration to establish a connection. LAN requires the OMNINAS to be under the same subnet as your current connection. Adding a WAN Device 1. Tap OMNINAS on your device screen. Selecting OMNINAS The Connection screen displays.
OMNINAS for Android 2. Under WAN, tap the open frame and enter the server name. This is the Host Name as setup in Share Box. 3. Click on the icon to add the device. 4. The Login screen displays. Enter the user name and password as defined in the Share. 5. Click Login to continue or Cancel to return to the previous menu. WAN Login The WAN connection is established giving you access to your OMNINAS.
OMNINAS for Android Adding a LAN Device Note: To add a LAN device through the application, you need to connect your OMNINAS through a switch or router. See Connect to a Switch or Router. 1. Tap OMNINAS on your screen. Selecting OMNINAS The Connection screen displays.
OMNINAS for Android 2. Under LAN, select a device from the available list. This is the Host Name as define in Settings. 3. The Login screen displays. Enter the user name and password as defined in the Share. 4. Click Login to continue or Cancel to return to the previous menu. LAN Login The WAN connection is established. Your device is remotely connected to your Android phone. See Main Menus.
OMNINAS for Android Main Menus Functions on NAS List main screen include Previous Page, Download, Edit, Add Folder and Select. NAS List Main Screen NAS List Main Screen Functions Icon Item Description Previous Page Allows access to a previous screen. Download Allows access to download. Edit Allows access to editing tool functions. Add Folder Allows access to add a folder. Select Allows selection of files or folders.
Document Files OMNINAS for Android English Document Files To open any Document files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on Document. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to view automatically.
Movie Files OMNINAS for Android English Movie Files To open any Movie file(s): 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on Movie. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to play automatically.
Photo Files OMNINAS for Android English Photo Files To open Photo files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on Photo. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to view automatically.
Photo Files OMNINAS for Android English Posting to Facebook To post a photo on Facebook: Note: Facebook account is required. 1. Tap and hold on any photo file. Selecting a Photo File 2. A screen pops up. 3. Tap Share by Facebook to open the Facebook login screen.
Photo Files OMNINAS for Android Note: Facebook share function installs to FB automatically if not already installed. Logging In to Facebook 5. After a successful login, your photo is posted on Facebook. 4-12 English 4. Log in to your Facebook account to continue.
Video Files OMNINAS for Android English Video Files To open Video files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on Video. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to play automatically.
Music Files OMNINAS for Android English Music Files To open Music files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on iTunes. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to play automatically.
OMNINAS for Android Torrents BT files are only available after a sucessful download of the file. To open Torrents: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on Torrents. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to play automatically.
Chapter 5 OMNINAS for iOS
OMNINAS for iOS The iPhone OMNINAS application provides you with access to your OMNINAS device. Tap this application to access the NAS List main screen. Functions on this screen include About, Help, Advanced, Local Link and Remote Link. The OMNINAS application is available for download to your iPhone from the App Store. Select the OMNINAS application and follow the directions to download the app.
OMNINAS for iOS Connecting to Your OMNINAS Adding a Remote Device To change Remote Link Setup settings from the NAS List main screen: 1. Tap Remote Link at the screen bottom. 2. In My NAS, enter the host name as registered in Share Box Services. 3. Username/Password: registered name/password as a define user profile.. 4. Enter the user name and password, registered name and password for a defined user profile. 5. Tap Done to add the device. You can Cancel to return to the NAS List.
OMNINAS for iOS Adding a Local Device Note: To add a local device through the application, you need to connect your OMNINAS through a switch or router. See Connect to a Switch or Router. To change Auto Setup settings from the NAS List main screen: You can connect to your OMNINAS by WAN or LAN. The LAN option provides a list of available devices under the same subnet as your current smart device. NAS List Screen 1. Tap Local Link on the screen bottom. 2. The Auto Setup screen displays.
Connecting to Your OMNINAS OMNINAS for iOS English 3. In the Login pop-up, enter the user name and password as defined in the Share. Local Login Screen If the connection is established, the selected device displays a tick next to it.
Configuration OMNINAS for iOS The new connection is listed under available NAS devices. Available Local Connections Configuration To change Manual Setup settings from the NAS List main screen: 1. Tap Advanced at the screen bottom. 2. Enter information as needed. 3. Tap Done and OK to complete changes or Cancel to return to the NAS List. Changing Manual Setup Settings 5-5 English 4. Tap Done to continue.
OMNINAS for iOS Opening Document Files To open any document files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on a document file. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to view automatically. Opening a Document File Note: Clicking on Edit allows you access to Rename, Copy, Move and Download functions.
OMNINAS for iOS Viewing Movie Files To open any Movie or Video files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on a video file. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to play automatically. 4. Tap Done to return to menu. Opening Movie Files Note: Clicking on Edit allows you access to Rename, Copy, Move and Download functions.
OMNINAS for iOS Viewing Photo Files To open any photo files: 1. From the NAS List main screen tap on the Pictures main file. 2. Tap any sub-folder to view the files if needed. 3. Tap on any file to view a photo automatically one by one. 4. Tap See All to view all photos. Tap Done to view photos one by one. 5. Tap the file name on the upper left screen to return to file folder. 6. Tap slash [ / ] to return to NAS List. Posting to Facebook To post a photo on Facebook: Note: Facebook account required. 1.
Viewing Photo Files OMNINAS for iOS English 5. Tap Facebook. Sharing a Photo to Facebook 6. Log in to Facebook if prompted. Note: Facebook share function installs to Facebook automatically if not already installed. 7. Your photo is posted on Facebook.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the event of hardware or interface issues, the following information is provided to assist in solving most issues. There are also resources and further information available for users on the following website. Please feel free to use this resource and to contact the Shuttle support team if necessary. OMNINAS website: http://global.shuttle.com/main/index Q A Q A I forgot the administrator username or password.
Q A Troubleshooting I cannot find my NAS device using the Finder tool. After you verify the LAN connection and setup on the PC/Router side, perform the following checks: 1. Power down the OMNINAS. 2. Remove both HDDs from NAS device. 3. Power on the NAS device (LAN cable must be connected to the PC, Switch, or DHCP Router). 4. Check the power button LED status to see if boot up process is completed (2~5 minutes). 5. Run the Finder program on your PC system. Perform a search to check for your OMNINAS. 6.
Q A Troubleshooting How can I bypass the network setup check? To simplify the NAS device detection issue, you can perform the following steps to make sure your unit is O.K. 1. Power down your device. 2. Directly connect the NAS device to your PC with a LAN cable. 3. Remove all HDDs from the NAS device and power up. 4. The NAS power button LED flash (red) continuously after a brief period (1 to 2 minutes). 5. Run the Finder utility on your PC system and perform a search for the connected device.
Troubleshooting Environmental Control System Temperature The OMNINAS has a built-in feature to protect against damage from overheating. The following criteria sets off a shut down instance: System temperature exceeds 65°C (149°F) System Fan Settings By default the fan is not activated under normal temperature conditions, as defined by the HDD temperature reading from HDD SMART function.
