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D-Link DNS-G120 Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents DNS-G120 User’s Manual Table of Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction ..................4 Features and Benefits............... 5 Hardware Overview................6 Getting Started................. 8 Hardware Installation ............... 9 Installation Considerations............. 10 ® Windows Connect Now (WCN)............ 11 Connecting to a Wireless Network ..........14 Mapping a Drive................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    An available Ethernet port on the network*  It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Windows® Connect Now. Security features such as WPA-PSK make the DNS-G120 compatible with secure wireless networks. You can attach either USB hard drives or flash drives of any capacity to the DNS-G120. Unlike other Network Storage Adapters, the DNS-G120 preserves all existing files on your USB drives and does not require you to reformat your USB drive.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    Add extra storage space to your network! Connect up to two stand-alone USB 1.1 or 2.0 hard drives or flash drives Drives on the Network to the DNS-G120 and easily have access to all stored files. Built-in FTP Server The DNS-G120 can be configured so that your USB drives are accessible over the Internet, making it convenient to access your files, even when you’re away.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Ethernet network. networks. USB LED Power LED Blinking green indicates when an USB drive Solid green indicates is initially connected to the DNS-G120. Solid a good power source green indicates the USB drive is ready for connection. use. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 7 Ethernet cable. Reset Button This button will restore the Disconnect Button factory default settings. USB Ports Press this button to safely Connects your USB 1.1 or disconnect USB drives from 2.0 drives to the DNS-G120. the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started DNS-G120 User’s Manual Getting Started When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network may look similar to this: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    AC Adapter into a power strip or wall outlet. Attach your USB drive(s) to the USB port(s) on the rear panel of the DNS-G120. The USB LED on the front panel will blink until the drive has been installed.

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    Wireless Basics Wireless Installation Considerations The DNS-G120 lets you access your stored data and media files using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 11: Windows ® Connect Now (Wcn)

    In this section, you will learn how to use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard to easily and securely set up the DNS-G120 on a wireless network.You will need to have a USB flash drive available to complete the WCN wireless setup on the DNS-G120.
  • Page 12 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Windows Connect Now Windows Connect Now (Continued) ® Enter the network name (SSID). If you want Windows to assign a random network key (encryption key), select Automatically assign a network key. If you want to manually assign a network key select Manually assign a network key.
  • Page 13 Follow the directions on the screen. When inserting the USB flash drive into the USB port on the DNS-G120, the USB LED will blink as it detects the USB flash drive and then turn off. The USB LED will then blink quickly 3 times and turn off again.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a Wireless Network DNS-G120 User’s Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network If you have configured the wireless settings using Windows Connect Now (WCN), ® you may skip this section and continue to page 16. Open your Web browser and type...
  • Page 15 WEP or WPA-PSK information. Refer to pages 26-27 for more information regarding encryption. Click Apply Note: Allow up to 30 seconds for the DNS-G120 to connect wirelessly. Your wireless connection setup is now complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 16: Mapping A Drive

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Mapping a Drive Mapping a Drive You can use the D-Link Easy Search Utility to map drives to your computer. Insert the DNS-G120 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Launch D-Link Easy Search Utility. Highlight an available DNS-G120.
  • Page 17 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Mapping a Drive (continued) As an alternate method, you can access the DNS-G120’s USB drive(s) by mapping the shared folders as drives in Windows. Please see the following instructions for mapping a USB drive so that it is accessible from the My Computer screen.
  • Page 18 Mapping a Drive DNS-G120 User’s Manual Mapping a Drive (continued) Once connected, all shared folders will appear in My Computer. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Double-click on the mapped drive to access the files and folders. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 19: Using The Easy Search Utility

    Using the Easy Search Utility DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Easy Search Utility The D-Link Easy Search utility will allow you to connect to the web-based configuration utility, assign IP address settings to the DNS-G120, and map drives to your computer.

  • Page 20: Using The Configuration Utility

    Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility To log into the web-based configuration of the DNS-G120, you may run the Easy Search Utility included on your CD or type http://DNS-G120 into a web browser. Open your Web browser and type...

  • Page 21: Setup Wizard

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Click Run Wizard and the Setup Wizard will guide you through the basic configuration. For a tour of the Wizard, please see the following pages in this section.

  • Page 22: Using The Setup Wizard

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Setup Wizard The Wizard will guide you through five steps: - Password - Time Zone - LAN Connection - Additional settings - Wireless Settings Click Next Create a new password for your DNS-G120.
  • Page 23 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Leave DHCP Client enabled if your network contains a DHCP server or router. If not, select Static IP and enter the IP address information to be used. The IP address must be in the same range as your network.
  • Page 24 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Restart You have completed the basic configuration of the DNS-G120 using the setup wizard! Please see the following pages for a complete overview of the Web-based configuration utility. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: Ip Settings

    Static IP if you want to assign the network settings manually. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the DNS-G120 here, when Static IP is selected. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here, when Static IP is selected.

  • Page 26: Wireless Settings

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Home > Wireless Wireless: Select Enabled or Disabled. Connection Mode: Select the network type from the drop-down menu. Infrastructure - Connect to an access point or router. Ad-Hoc - Connect to another wireless client (peer-to-peer).

  • Page 27: Wireless Security

    Using the Configuration Utility DNS-G120 User’s Manual Security The DNS-G120 offers 2 types of wireless security - WEP and WPA-PSK. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of privacy as a wired network.

  • Page 28: Device Settings

    Home > Device Workgroup: Enter the name of the workgroup of your network. Name: Enter a name for the DNS-G120 device. This is useful if you have more than one DNS-G120 devices on the network. Description: Enter a description of the DNS-G120.

  • Page 29: User Creation

    Using the Configuration Utility DNS-G120 User’s Manual Advanced > User User Name: Enter a user name. Password: Enter a password for the user. Comfirm Password: Enter the password again for confirmation. Apply: Click Apply to save your settings. Users you create will be listed under User List.

  • Page 30: Network Access

    By default, all users on your local network will have read/write permissions to all files and folders on the USB drive(s) that are connected to the DNS-G120. This “rule” will be displayed in the list similar to the picture above.
  • Page 31 Using the Configuration Utility DNS-G120 User’s Manual Advanced > Network Access (continued) To create a network access rule, you must first delete the default rule by clicking on the trash can icon. Once the rule is deleted, users will not be able to access the USB drive(s) until new rules have been created.

  • Page 32: Ftp Server

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Advanced > FTP Server You can use the built-in FTP server to allow users from the Internet or Intranet FTP access to the drive(s) or folder(s) that you want to share. User: Select a user from the drop-down menu or check All Accounts.
  • Page 33 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Advanced > FTP Server (continued) Max User: Select the maximum number of users allowed to connect via FTP at one time from the drop-down menu. Idle Time: Select the idle time (1-10 minutes). Users will be disconnected when idle for the specified amount of time.
  • Page 34 Advanced > FTP Server (continued) Example: Log into the web-based configuration by launching the Easy Search Utility or by opening a web browser and entering http://dns-g120. Click Advanced and then click FTP Server. Select a user from the drop-down menu or check All Accounts.
  • Page 35 To access the FTP server from your local network, open a web browser and enter ftp://dns-g120 and press enter. If you are behind a router, you will need to forward the FTP port to the DNS-G120. Additional filtering and firewall settings may need to be modified on your router to allow Internet access to the DNS-G120.

  • Page 36: Admin Password

    Using the Configuration Utility DNS-G120 User’s Manual Tools > Admin The Admin screen will allow you to change the Admin password. User Name: The user name is set to admin. You cannot change the user name. Password: Enter the old password.

  • Page 37: Time Server

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Tools > Time This section will set the DNS-G120 internal clock. It is important that accurate time is set for scheduled downloading and backup of files and folders. Current Time is displayed in 24-hour format (e.g. 14:00 is 2:00pm). Current Date is displayed in Month/Day/Year format.

  • Page 38: System Settings

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Tools > System System Restart: Click Restart to reboot your DNS-G120. Restore to Factory Click Restore to reset the DNS-G120 back to the Defaults: factory default settings - erasing all changes you have made. Idle Time: Enter the time (in minutes) for the idle time in both the Scheduling and Config sections.

  • Page 39: Upgrade Firmware

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Tools > Firmware Browse: After you have downloaded the firmware upgrade file to your hard drive, click Browse to find the upgrade. When you have found it, click Open in the browser window and click Apply in this screen to begin the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 40: Device Information

    LAN Info: The LAN Info section will display the network settings of the DNS-G120. Device Info: The workgroup, name, and description of the DNS-G120 will be displayed in this section. Wireless Info: The Wireless Info section will display the current wireless settings including the SSID, IP address, and channel.

  • Page 41: Help Screen

    Using the Configuration Menu DNS-G120 User’s Manual Help This section lists all of the available help topics for reference. Click on a topic to view the online help information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 42: Download Scheduling

    This function will allow the user to set up scheduled folder or file downloads and backup jobs. To log into the web-based configuration of the DNS-G120, you may run the Easy Search Utility included on your CD or type in http://DNS-G120 into a web browser.
  • Page 43 · ftp://123.45.67.89/Test (for a folder transfer) · ftp://123.45.67.89/Test/hello.txt (for a single file transfer) · http://www.abc123.org/Test (transfer from an HTTP site) To initiate a local PC’s (same network as DNS-G120) shared file or shared folder transfer, refer to the following example of the valid URL format.
  • Page 44 Local: This button will let you set the source file or folder from any USB drive connected to the DNS-G120. When you click on the button, a window will appear with a graphical representation of the folder structure on the USB drive(s).

  • Page 45: Scheduling Status

    Using the Configuration Menu DNS-G120 User’s Manual Scheduling > Status The Status Schedule List will show pending or completed download events. Current download statistics, such as % completed and download speed are displayed for each event. The icons below represent the current status of each event.

  • Page 46: Networking Basics

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics To name your computer n Windows XP, please follow these directions. Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen).  Right-click on My Computer.  Select Properties and click.  Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 47 Networking Basics DNS-G120 User’s Manual In this window, enter the Computer name.  Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup.  All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.  Click OK.  D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 48: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range).
  • Page 49 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
  • Page 50 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Networking Basics Right-click on Local Area Connections.  Double-click on Properties.  Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  Click Properties.  Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network  must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential,...
  • Page 51 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Networking Basics Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you  must enter the IP address of the default gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    If the USB LED is solid orange after plugging in your USB hard drive, most likely the  USB drive is formatted with an incompatible file system.The drive must be formatted with FAT, FAT32, or NTFS*. * A NTFS formatted drive will be readable but cannot be written to by the DNS-G120. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11 • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • USB 1.1 • USB 2.0 • WCN (Windows Connect Now) Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers.
  • Page 54 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Wireless Transmit Power • 802.11b - 16 dBm • 802.11g - 12 dBm Receiver Sensitivity • 54 Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68 dBm • 48 Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68 dBm • 36 Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75 dBm •...

  • Page 55: Contacting Technical Support

    ©2005 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 57 The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 58 DNS-G120 User’s Manual Warranty FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (1) The devices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this device to operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas.

  • Page 59: Registration

    DNS-G120 User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 05/25/2005 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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