QNAP TS-110 Software User Manual

QNAP TS-110 Software User Manual

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QNAP Turbo NAS
Software User Manual
(Version: 4.2.1)
This manual is applicable to the following Turbo NAS models: TS-110, TS-112, TS-112P,
TS-119, TS-119P+, TS-119P II, TS-120, TS-121, TS-210, TS-212, TS-212-E, TS-212P,
TS-219, TS-219P, TS-219P+, TS-219P II, TS-220, TS-221, TS-239 Pro, TS-239 Pro II,
TS-239 Pro II+, TS-259 Pro, TS-259 Pro+, HS-210, TS-269H, TS-410, TS-410U, TS-412,
TS-412U, TS-419P, TS-419P+, TS-419P II, TS-419U, TS-419U+, TS-419U II, TS-420,
TS-420U, TS-421, TS-421U, TS-439 Pro, TS-439 Pro II, TS-439 Pro II+, TS-439U-RP/SP,
TS-459 Pro, TS-459 Pro II, TS-459 Pro+, TS-459U-RP/SP, TS-459U-RP+/SP+, TS-509
Pro, TS-559 Pro, TS-559 Pro+, TS-559 Pro II, TS-639 Pro, TS-659 Pro, TS-659 Pro+,
TS-659 Pro II, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, TS-859 Pro, TS-859U-RP+, TS-859 Pro+,
TS-859U-RP, SS-439 Pro, SS-839 Pro.
*Unless otherwise specified, the content of this manual applies to all the above NAS
models.
*For user manuals of other NAS models and firmware versions, please visit
http://docs.qnap.com
© 2016 QNAP Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Software User Manual (Version: 4.2.1) This manual is applicable to the following Turbo NAS models: TS-110, TS-112, TS-112P, TS-119, TS-119P+, TS-119P II, TS-120, TS-121, TS-210, TS-212, TS-212-E, TS-212P, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-219P+, TS-219P II, TS-220, TS-221, TS-239 Pro, TS-239 Pro II,...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ........................5 1. Notice 1.1 Legal Notice and Disclaimer ......................6 1.2 Regulatory Notice ......................8 1.3 Document Annotation ......................10 1.4 Safety Information and Precautions ......................11 ........................12 2. Getting Started 2.1 Hardware Installation ......................13 2.1.1 Hard Disk Drive Compatibility List ..........................
  • Page 3 ......................102 4.4 Security ......................104 4.5 Hardware ......................107 4.6 Power ......................110 4.7 Notification ......................113 4.8 Firmware Update ......................115 4.9 Backup/Restore ......................117 4.10 External Device 4.10.1 External Storage ..........................118 4.10.2 USB Printer ..........................121 4.10.2.1 Windows 7 ........................
  • Page 4 7.11 Syslog Server ......................221 7.12 Antivirus ......................225 7.13 RADIUS Server ......................227 7.14 TFTP Server ........................229 8. QNAP Applications ......................230 8.1 Backup Station 8.1.1 Backup Server ..........................231 8.1.2 Remote Replication ..........................235 8.1.3 Cloud Backup ..........................243 8.1.4 External Backup...
  • Page 5: Notice

    1. Notice Legal Notice and Disclaimer Regulatory Notice Document Annotation Safety Information and Precautions...
  • Page 6: Legal Notice And Disclaimer

    Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. QNAP and the QNAP logo are trademarks of QNAP Systems, Inc. All other brands and product names referred to are trademarks of their respective holders. Further, the ® or ™ symbols are not used in the text.
  • Page 7 QNAP reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Back up the system periodically to avoid any potential data loss. QNAP disclaims any responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.
  • Page 8: Regulatory Notice

    1.2 Regulatory Notice F C C Notic e QNAP NAS comply with different FCC compliance classes. Please refer the Appendix for details. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following corresponding statement. F C C C la ss A Notic e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 9 Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. C E Notic e QNAP Turbo NAS models comply with different CE compliance classes. Please refer to the table for details. F C C...
  • Page 10: Document Annotation

    1.3 Document Annotation Annotations in this document W a rning: This indicates the instructions must be strictly followed. Failure to do so could result in injury to human body or death. C a ution: This indicates the action may lead to disk clearance or loss OR failure to follow the instructions could result in data damage, disk damage, or product damage.
  • Page 11: Safety Information And Precautions

    1.4 Safety Information and Precautions 1. The NAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC–40ºC and relative humidity of 0%–95%. Ensure the environment is well-ventilated. 2. The power cord and devices connected to the NAS must provide correct supply voltage (100W, 90–264V).
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    New NAS users are advised to follow the below steps to complete their NAS installation. For users who already own a QNAP NAS and would like to move the data to a new QNAP NAS, refer to Migrating from Old NAS for detailed instructions.
  • Page 13 2. Connect the QNAP NAS to the same network as your PC and power it on. During your installation process, pay attention to LEDs and alarm buzzers to make sure that the NAS functions properly. Go to the Checking System Status section for more details.
  • Page 14: Hard Disk Drive Compatibility List

    LAN port(s) are blinking; and 3. The cloud key is correct. Im porta nt: QNAP disclaims any responsibility for product damage/malfunction or data loss/recovery due to misuse or improper installation of hard disks in any occasions for any reasons.
  • Page 15: Checking System Status

    2.1.2 Checking System Status LED Displa y & Sy ste m Sta tus O v e rv ie w C olor LED Sta tus De sc ription 1) The hard disk drive on the NAS is being formatted. Flashes green 2) The NAS is being initialized.
  • Page 16 C olor LED Sta tus De sc ription Green The NAS is ready. All the hard disk drives on the NAS are in standby mode. Flashes green The NAS is booting up. Green Power Green The NAS is on and ready. The disk data is being accessed from the Orange Orang...
  • Page 17 TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, and TS-EC1279U-RP. **TS-210, TS-212, TS-219, TS-439U-SP/RP, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP do not support eSATA port. This feature is only supported by certain NAS models. Visit http://www.qnap.com for more details. Ala rm B uzze r The alarm buzzer can be disabled in "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Hardware" > "...
  • Page 18 1) The NAS is turned off by force shutdown (hardware shutdown). 2) The NAS has been turned on and is ready.
  • Page 19: Software Installation

    (check your package contents to see if it includes an installation CD.) All users are encouraged to use cloud and online installation if possible. Contact our technical support department if any problem arises during the installation process (http://www.qnap.com/support.)
  • Page 20 2.2.1 Smart Installation Guide Follow the steps in this section to complete online installation for your NAS: 1. Go to http://start.qnap.com. 2. Choose the number of HDD bays and the model of your NAS and click "Start Now". 3. Click "Hardware" and follow the on-screen instructions to get hardware ready.
  • Page 21: Cloud Installation

    Alternatively, you may scan the QR code using your mobile phone to start cloud installation. 2. Enter the cloud key (cloud key can be found from the sticker on top of your QNAP NAS) and click "Enter". Before proceeding to Step 4, activate your myQNAPcloud...
  • Page 22: Cd Installation

    Follow the steps in this section to complete CD installation for your NAS: 1. Install the QNAP Qfinder Pro from the product CD-ROM. 2. Run the QNAP Qfinder Pro. If the QNAP Qfinder Pro is blocked by your firewall, unblock the utility.
  • Page 23: Hdmi Installation

    2.2.4 HDMI Installation Follow the steps in this section to complete the HDMI installation for your NAS: 1. Connect the NAS to an HDMI display. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the firmware installation. 3. Choose to install HD Station or log into QTS with QTS account username and password (QTS is the operating system for the NAS.) Note :...
  • Page 24: Getting Utilities

    2.3 Getting Utilities QNAP has prepared a number of practical and useful utilities to enhance your NAS experience. After setting up the NAS, choose from the following two methods to install the utilities: Me thod 1: Downloa ding from the Q NAP we bsite Visit http://www.qnap.com/ and go to "Support"...
  • Page 25: Connecting To Nas Shared Folders

    2.4 Connecting to NAS Shared Folders After installing the hardware and software, it is time to connect to the shared folders on the NAS. Refer to these links for the connection setup: Connecting to NAS shared folders in Windows Connecting to NAS shared folders in Mac or Linux...
  • Page 26: Windows

    There are two methods for connecting to shared folders of the NAS when using Windows: Method 1: Connect to the shared folders of the NAS by using QNAP Qfinder Pro 1. Launch QNAP Qfinder Pro. Select your NAS and then click "Tool" > "Map Network Drive".
  • Page 27: Mac Or Linux

    There are two methods to connect shared folders on a NAS: Method 1: Using QNAP Qfinder Pro 1. Launch QNAP Qfinder Pro, select your NAS, and go to "Connect" > "Open in File Explorer". 2. Enter your login ID and password.
  • Page 28: Connecting To Nas By Web Browser

    Note : The default NAS IP is 169.254.100.100:8080. If the NAS has been configured to use DHCP, you can use QNAP Qfinder Pro to check the IP address of the NAS. Make sure the NAS and the computer that runs QNAP Qfinder Pro are connected to the same subnet.
  • Page 29: Migrating From Old Nas

    2.6 Migrating from Old NAS Users can migrate their existing NAS to another NAS model with all the data and configuration retained by simply installing all the hard drives of the original (source) NAS on the new (destination) NAS according to its original hard drive order and restart the NAS.
  • Page 30 TS-x31/x31+, TS-431U, HS- 251/251+, TS-x51/x51+, TS- 4.0.5 x53, SS-x53 4.1.x TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U, TS-x69, TS-x70, TVS-x71, later TS-x79, TS-x80, TVS-x80, TS-x80U TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19, TS-x20, TS-x21, HS-210 3.8.x TS-x39, TS-509, TS-809, older SS-x39, TS-x59, TS-x59U, 4.0.2 TS-x69, TS-x69U, TS-x70, TS-x70U, TS-x79, TS-x79U TS-x39, TS- 4.0.x 4.0.5...
  • Page 31 TS-x39, TS-509, TS-809, SS-x39, TS-x59, TS-x59U, TS-x69, TS-x69U, TS-x70, TS-x70U, TS-x79, TS-x79U TS-x31/x31+, TS-431U, HS- 4.0.5 251/251+, TS-x51/x51+, TS- 4.1.x x53, SS-x53 TS-x69, TS-x70, TS-x79, TS- 4.0.5 x80, TS-x80U TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U, 4.0.5 TS-x69, TS-x69U, TS-x70, TS- 4.1.x 4.0.5 x70U, TVS-x71, TVS-x71U, TS- 4.1.x x79, TS-x79U, TS-x80, TS- later...
  • Page 32 4.1.2/4. TS-x80, TVS-x80, TS-x71U, 4.1.2/4. 1.3 and TVS- x71, TVS-x63, TS-x53, 1.3 and later TS-x51/x51+ later 4.1.2/4. TS-x80, TVS-x80, TVS-x71U, 4.1.2/4. TVS-x63, TS- 1.3 and TVS- x71, TVS-x63, TS-x53, 1.3 and 563, TS-x63U later TS-x51/x51+ later 4.1.1 TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U 4.1.1 4.1.2/4.
  • Page 33 SS-x39 and SS-469 Pro series only support 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Encrypted disk volumes cannot be migrated to a NAS that does not support file system encryption. File system encryption is not supported by the TS-110, TS- 119, TS-210, HS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-x20, TS-x21, TS-410, TS-419P, TS- 410U, TS-419U, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-419P+, TS-112, TS-212, TS-412, TS- 419U+, TS-412U, TS-420U and TS-421U.
  • Page 34 NAS, change the myQNAPcloud name on the source NAS before system migration and register the same name on the destination NAS after the process is completed. Contact the QNAP technical support department if you encounter any issues during this process.
  • Page 35 4-drive, 6-drive, or 8-drive RAID 10. Migra ting y our NAS Follow the steps below to perform system migration: 1. Turn off the source NAS and unplug the hard drives. 2. Remove the hard drives from the old trays and install them to the hard drive trays of the new NAS.
  • Page 36: Qts Basics And Desktop

    3. QTS Basics and Desktop QTS is a user-friendly NAS operating system designed to enhance every aspect of your NAS experience. With basic methods such as drag-and-drop or point and click, you can complete most NAS operations. Check the following links to learn more about QTS: Introducing QTS Using QTS Desktop...
  • Page 37: Introducing Qts

    3.1 Introducing QTS Built on a Linux foundation, QTS is shaped from an optimized kernel to deliver high- performance services that satisfy needs for file storage, management, backup, multimedia applications, surveillance, and more. The intuitive, multi-window and multi- tasking QTS GUI make it incredibly easy to manage your NAS, use its rich home applications, enjoy multimedia, and install more applications from an integrated App Center.
  • Page 38 Tons of photos, music, videos and documents are often scattered across multiple computers in modern homes. QNAP NAS feature plenty of handy applications to let you smartly connect and manage your data and enjoy a truly digital life in a well-secured home network.
  • Page 39: Using Qts Desktop

    Main Menu Show the Main Menu. It includes three parts: 1) System features and settings (SYSTEMS): Key system features designed to manage or optimize your NAS; 2) QNAP applications (APPLICATIONS): Applications developed by QNAP to enhance your NAS experience; and...
  • Page 40 3) Third-party applications: QNAP-approved applications designed and submitted by independent developers. Please note that the default Internet browser, instead of a window on the NAS Desktop, will be launched once you click a third-party application. Click the icon from the menu to launch the selected application.
  • Page 41 E-mail Account: Set the email address to use when sharing files via email in Music Station, Photo Station, Video Station, or File Station. Miscellaneous: o Auto logout after an idle period of: Specify the idle period before the current user is automatically logged out. o Warn me when leaving QTS: Users will be prompted for confirmation each time they leave the QTS Desktop (such as clicking the browser back button or close the browser.)
  • Page 42 Sleep: Puts your NAS into sleep mode. There are three ways to wake up the NAS: 1) Press the power button until you hear a beep; 2) Use the Wake-on-LAN (WOL) feature with QNAP Qfinder Pro or Qmanager. Note that to use the WOL must first be enabled in "Control Panel"...
  • Page 43 Switch between desktops. Desktop/ Last Desktop myQNAPclo Go to the myQNAPcloud website. QNAP Check and download the latest and available NAS utilities. Utility Feedback File a feature request and bug report. Network All of the deleted items can be found in here. Right click on it to...
  • Page 44 1. Install the authenticator App on your mobile device: For Android and iOS devices, install the Google Authenticator App from their respective App stores. For Windows Phone, install the Authenticator from its Store. 2. The system times of your mobile device and NAS must be synchronized. It is recommended to use the time provided from the Internet.
  • Page 45 The color of the Dashboard button will change based on the status of system health for quick recognition. Note : The recommended minimum screen resolution for QTS 4.x is 1024x768. The sleep function will automatically be disabled if the NAS has QNAP expansion enclosure(s) connected to it.
  • Page 46: System Settings

    4. System Settings Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" to set up your NAS. For details on the settings, refer to the following links: General Settings Storage Manager Network Security Hardware Power Notification Firmware Update Backup/Restore External Device System Status System Logs...
  • Page 47 4.1 General Settings Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "General Settings" to configure basic settings of the NAS. Topics covered in this chapter: System Administration Time Daylight Saving Time Codepage Password Strength Login Screen Sy ste m Adm inistra tion B a sic Se ttings: Enter the name of the NAS.
  • Page 48 number. Ena ble Se c ure C onne c tion (H TTPS): Allows users to connect to the NAS by HTTPS. Enable secure connection (HTTPS) and enter the port number. If the option "Force secure connection (HTTPS) only" is enabled, users can only connect to the web administration page by HTTPS.
  • Page 49 Show firmware version: Show the firmware version on the login page. Show the link bar: Show/hide shortcut links (QNAP utilities, myQNAPcloud portal site, and Feedback) on the login screen. Photo Wall: This part of the settings is only for the Photo Wall style login screen.
  • Page 50: Volume Management

    4.2 Storage Manager Manage volumes and RAID systems, monitor hard drive health, encrypt/decrypt file systems, and configure iSCSI systems and virtual disks with Storage Manager. For storage management features, refer to the following links: Volume Management RAID Management Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Encrypted File System iSCSI Virtual Disk...
  • Page 51 4.2.1 Volume Management This page shows the model, size, and current status of the hard drives on the NAS. You can format, check, and scan for bad blocks on the hard drives. Topics covered in this chapter: Default Shared Folders Overview on RAID Systems Disk Configuration and NAS Models De fa ult Sha re d F olde rs...
  • Page 52 storage capacity is equal to the sum of the capacity of all member hard drives. RAID 0 Striping Disk Volume: RAID 0 (striping disk) combines 2 or more hard drives into one larger volume. The data is written to the hard drive without any parity information and no redundancy is offered.
  • Page 53 RAID 6+hot spare 5-drive models or above RAID 10 4-drive models or above RAID 10+hot spare 5-drive models or above...
  • Page 54 4.2.2 RAID Management On this page, you can perform online RAID capacity expansion (RAID 1, 5, 6, 10) and online RAID level migration (single disk, RAID 1, 5, 10), add a hard drive member to a RAID 5, 6, or 10 configuration, configure a spare hard drive (RAID 5, 6, 10) with the data retained, enable Bitmap, recover a RAID configuration, and set a global spare.
  • Page 55 Ex pa nding C a pa c ity (O nline RAID C a pa c ity Ex pa nsion) Sc e na rio You bought three 250GB hard drives for initial setup of a TS-509 Pro NAS and configured RAID 5 disk configuration with the three hard drives. A half year later, the data size of the department has largely increased to 1.5TB.
  • Page 56 Tip: If the description still shows "You can replace this hard drive" and the status of the drive volume says "Ready", it means the RAID volume is still expandable. Note : If you have a hot spare drive set up in a RAID configuration, remember to manually remove that drive before expanding a RAID Volume or adding a drive to that volume.
  • Page 57 new hard drives. The status of the new hard drives is "Unmounted". 3. Go to "Storage Manager" > "RAID Management", click "Action" > "Migrate". 4. Select one or more available drives and the migration method. The drive capacity after migration is shown. Click "Migrate". 5.
  • Page 58 1. Make sure the status of the RAID 5 or RAID 6 configuration is "Ready". 2. Install a hard drive on the NAS. If you have a hard drive which has already been formatted as single disk volume on the NAS, you can add this hard drive to the RAID 5 or RAID 6 configuration.
  • Page 59 The original data on the RAID 5, 6, or 10 disk volume will be retained. After the configuration completes, the status of the disk volume will become "Ready". Note : A hot spare drive must be removed from the disk volume before executing the following action: Online RAID capacity expansion Online RAID level migration...
  • Page 60 RAID 1 1 or 2 RAID 5 2 or more RAID 6 3 or more RAID 10 Note : After recovering a RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 6 disk volume from not active to degraded mode by the RAID recovery, you can read or write the volume normally. The volume status will be recovered to normal after synchronization.
  • Page 61 RAID Crash N-2 failed hard N-3 and any of drives and any of the remaining the remaining hard drives hard drives cannot be spun cannot be spun up/identified/ up/identified/ accessed. accessed. N = Number of hard disk drives in the array Se tting/C a nc e ling Globa l Spa re A global spare drive replaces a failed hard drive in any RAID 1, 5, 6, 10 disk volumes on the NAS automatically.
  • Page 62 Add hard drive RAID 5 * 3 RAID 5 * 6 member Add hard drive RAID 5 * 3 RAID 5 * 7 member Add hard drive RAID 5 * 3 RAID 5 * 8 member Add hard drive RAID 5 * 4 RAID 5 * 5 member Add hard drive...
  • Page 63 Add hard drive RAID 6 * 4 RAID 6 * 7 member Add hard drive RAID 6 * 4 RAID 6 * 8 member Add hard drive RAID 6 * 5 RAID 6 * 6 member Add hard drive RAID 6 * 5 RAID 6 * 7 member Add hard drive...
  • Page 64 Online RAID capacity RAID 5 * 6 RAID 5 * 6 expansion Online RAID capacity RAID 5 * 7 RAID 5 * 7 expansion Online RAID capacity RAID 5 * 8 RAID 5 * 8 expansion Online RAID capacity RAID 6 * 4 RAID 6 * 4 expansion Online RAID capacity...
  • Page 65 Online RAID level Single * 1 RAID 5 * 6 migration Online RAID level Single * 1 RAID 5 * 7 migration Online RAID level Single * 1 RAID 5 * 8 migration Online RAID level Single * 1 RAID 6 * 4 migration Online RAID level Single * 1...
  • Page 66 Online RAID level RAID 1 * 2 RAID 5 * 7 migration Online RAID level RAID 1 * 2 RAID 5 * 8 migration Online RAID level RAID 1 * 2 RAID 6 * 4 migration Online RAID level RAID 1 * 2 RAID 6 * 5 migration Online RAID level...
  • Page 67 4.2.3 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Monitor the hard disk drives (HDD) health, temperature, and the usage status by HDD S. M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology.) The following information of each hard drive on the NAS is available. F ie ld De sc ription Summary Displays the hard drive S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 68 4.2.4 Encrypted File System On this page, you can manage encrypted disk volumes on the NAS. Each encrypted disk volume is locked by a particular key. The encrypted volume can be unlocked by the following methods: Encryption Password: Enter the encryption password to unlock the disk volume. The default password is "admin".
  • Page 69 AES volume-based encryption is applicable only to specific NAS models. Refer to the comparison table at: http://www.qnap.com/images/products/comparison/ Comparison_NAS.html B e fore y ou Sta rt Please be aware of the following before using data encryption on the NAS. NAS encryption is volume-based. A volume can be a single disk, a JBOD configuration, or a RAID array.
  • Page 70 Enc ry ption V e rific a tion To verify the disk volume is encrypted, login to the NAS as an administrator. Go to "Storage Manager" > "Volume Management". You will be able to see the encrypted disk volume, with a lock icon in the Status column. The lock will be open if the encrypted volume has been unlocked.
  • Page 71 volume, without knowing the real password (see "unlock a disk volume manually" below.) Save the encryption key file in a secure place! Remove Saved Key: Remove saved keys with this option. Save Encryption Key: Save the encryption key on the NAS for automatic unlocking and mounting the encrypted disk volume when the NAS restarts.
  • Page 72: Iscsi

    4.2.5 iSCSI Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Storage Manager" to manage the iSCSI target service, create iSCSI target lists and the advanced ACL and back up LUNs. For setting up relevant features, refer to the following links: Portal Management Target Management Advanced ACL...
  • Page 73 4.2.5.1 Portal Managem ent The NAS supports a built-in iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) service for server clustering and virtualized environments. Topics covered in this chapter: Manual iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Quick Configuration Wizard Creating iSCSI LUNs Ma nua l iSC SI C onfigura tion The NAS supports built-in iSCSI service.
  • Page 74 2. Go to "Target Management" and create iSCSI targets on the NAS. If you have not created any iSCSI targets, the Quick Installation Wizard will automatically be launched and prompt users to create iSCSI targets and LUNs. Click "OK". 3. Select to create an iSCSI target with a mapped LUN, an iSCSI target only, or an iSCSI LUN only.
  • Page 75 Thin Provisioning: Allocate disk space in a flexible manner. You can allocate disk space to the target anytime regardless of the current storage capacity available on the NAS. Over-allocation is allowed as the storage capacity of the NAS can be expanded by online RAID capacity expansion.
  • Page 76 4.2.5.2 Target Managem ent You can create multiple LUNs for an iSCSI target. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: Creating iSCSI Targets Switching LUN Mapping iSCSI LUN Capacity Expansion Optimizing iSCSI Performance C re a ting iSC SI Ta rge ts Note : The following information only applies to ARM-based NAS models with firmware version 3.3.0 or la te r and x86-based NAS models running firmware version 3.2.0 or la te r.
  • Page 77 Enabled The LUN is active for connection and is visible to authenticated initiators. Disabled The LUN is inactive and is invisible to the initiators. B utto Na m e De sc ription Deactiva Deactivate a ready or connected target. Note that the connection from the initiators will be removed.
  • Page 78 1. Select an iSCSI LUN to unmap from an iSCSI target and click "Disable". 2. Click "Unmap" and the LUN will appear on the Un-Mapped iSCSI LUN List. Click "Map" to map the LUN to another target. 3. Select the target to map the LUN to and click "Apply" 4.
  • Page 79 C re a te m ultiple LUNs: Create multiple LUNs according to the number of processors on the NAS (this can be found in "System Status" > "Resource Monitor".) If the NAS has four processors, it is recommended to create four or more LUNs to optimize iSCSI performance.
  • Page 80 Before you start to use the iSCSI target service, make sure you have created an iSCSI target with a LUN on the NAS and installed the correct iSCSI initiator for your OS. ISC SI initia tor on Windows: Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator is an official application for Windows that allow users to implement an external iSCSI storage array over the network.
  • Page 81 This section shows you how to use Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator on Mac OS to add the iSCSI target (QNAP NAS) as an extra partition. Before you start to use the iSCSI target service, make sure you have created an iSCSI target with a LUN on the NAS and installed the correct iSCSI initiator for your OS.
  • Page 82 This section shows you how to use the Linux Open-iSCSI Initiator on Ubuntu to add the iSCSI target as an extra partition. Before you start using the iSCSI target service, make sure you have created an iSCSI target with a LUN on the NAS and installed the correct iSCSI initiator for your OS.
  • Page 83 You should be able to see the login message as below: Login session [iface: default, target: iqn.2004-04.com:NAS:iSCSI.ForUbuntu.B9281B, portal: 10.8.12.31,3260] [ OK ] Check the device status with dmesg. # dmesg | tail Enter the following command to create a partition, /dev/sdb is the device name. # fdisk /dev/sdb Format the partition.
  • Page 84 4.2.5.3 Adv anced ACL Note : The following information only applies to ARM-based NAS models with firmware version 3.3.0 or la te r and x86-based NAS models running firmware version 3.2.0 or la te r. You can create a LUN masking policy to configure permissions of iSCSI initiators which attempt to access the LUN mapped to the iSCSI targets on the NAS.
  • Page 85: Lun Backup

    4.2.5.4 LUN Backup The NAS supports backing up iSCSI LUNs to different storage locations (Windows, Linux, or local shared folders), restoring the LUNs to the NAS, or creating a LUN snapshot and mapping it to an iSCSI target. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: Backing up iSCSI LUNs Restoring iSCSI LUNs Creating iSCSI LUN Snapshots...
  • Page 86 Stop Stop the running job. Edit Edit the job settings. View View the job status and logs. Re storing iSC SI LUNs To restore an iSCSI LUN to the NAS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to "Storage Manager" > "iSCSI" > "LUN Backup". Click "Create a job". 2.
  • Page 87 Manager" > "iSCSI" > "Target Management". To create an iSCSI LUN snapshot, follow these steps: 1. Go to "Storage Manager" > "iSCSI" > "LUN Backup". Click "Create a job". 2. Select "Create a LUN Snapshot" and click "Next". 3. Select an iSCSI LUN on the NAS. Only one snapshot can be created for each iSCSI LUN.
  • Page 88 4. Input the command "lunbackup". The command usage description will be shown. 5. Use the lunbackup command to start or stop an iSCSI LUN backup, restore, or snapshot job on the NAS.
  • Page 89: Virtual Disk

    4.2.6 Virtual Disk You can use this function to add iSCSI targets of other NAS or storage servers to the NAS as virtual disks for storage capacity expansion. The NAS supports up to 8 virtual disks. Note : The NAS supports a virtual disk with a maximum size of 16TB. When a virtual disk (iSCSI target) is disconnected, the virtual disk will disappear from the interface and the NAS will try to connect to the target in 2 minutes.
  • Page 90 Disconne Disconnect an iSCSI target. Format Format a virtual disk as EXT3, EXT 4, FAT 32, NTFS, or HFS+. Delete Delete a virtual disk or iSCSI target.
  • Page 91: Network

    4.3 Network Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Network" to configure the NAS network settings. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: TCP/IP Wi-Fi IPv6 Service Binding Proxy DDNS Service TC P/IP (i) IP Addre ss Configure the TCP/IP settings, DNS Server and default Gateway of the NAS on this page.
  • Page 92 Ethernet 2 will be shown in LAN 2 only. To use port trunking for a dual LAN connection, see section (iii). * TS-110, TS-119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-112, and TS- 212 only have one LAN port and do not support dual LAN configuration or port trunking.
  • Page 93 NAS can join a VLAN and be configured as a backup storage of other devices on the same VLAN. To join a VLAN, select "Enable VLAN" and enter the VLAN ID (a value between 0 and 4094.) Keep the VLAN ID safe and make sure the client devices are able to join the VLAN.
  • Page 94 devices. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and the boot file (including directory on the TFTP server and file name.) For remote booting of devices, enter the public IP address of the TFTP server. (ii) DNS Server A DNS (Domain Name Service) server translates between a domain name (such as google.com) and an IP address (74.125.31.105.) Configure the NAS to obtain a DNS server address automatically or to specify the IP address of a DNS server.
  • Page 95 2. Select the network interfaces for a trunking group (Ethernet 1+2, Ethernet 3+4, Ethernet 5+6, or Ethernet 7+8.) Choose a port trunking mode from the drop-down menu. The default option is Active Backup (Failover.) 3. Select a port trunking group to use. Click "Apply". 4.
  • Page 96 MAC address is coupled with destination MAC address. Alternate transmit policies may be selected via the xmit_hash_policy option. Balance XOR mode provides load balancing and fault tolerance. Broadcast Broadcast sends traffic on both network Supports static interfaces. This mode provides fault tolerance. trunking.
  • Page 97 The system only supports one USB Wi-Fi dongle at a time. For a list of compatible USB Wi-Fi dongles, visit http://www.qnap.com/ compatibility and select "USB Wi-Fi". This feature is not supported by the TS-269H.
  • Page 98 network Connect to a Wi-Fi network. If a security key Connect is required, you will be prompted to enter the key. Edit the connection information. You can Edit select to automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network. Disconnect Disconnect from the Wi-Fi network. Remove Delete the Wi-Fi network profile.
  • Page 99 Me thod 2: Ma nua lly c onne c ting to a Wi- F i ne twork: To manually connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID (network name), click "Connect to a Wi-Fi network". You can choose to connect to an ad hoc network in which you can connect to any wireless devices without the need for an access point.
  • Page 100 support IPv6 include: CIFS/SMB iSCSI Web Server QTS Desktop RTRR Qsync for Windows Netbak Replicator To use this function, select the option "Enable IPv6" and click "Apply". The NAS will restart. After the system restarts, go to the IPv6 page. The settings of the IPv6 interface will be shown.
  • Page 101 Note : Some of these DDNS services are not free. Additiona l Re fe re nc e : How to set up proxy server on QNAP Turbo NAS for optimized website access. Set up DDNS Service for Remote Internet Access to QNAP NAS.
  • Page 102: Security

    4.4 Security Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Security" to configure relevant security settings for your NAS. Se c urity Le v e l Specify the IP address or network domain from which connections to the NAS are allowed or denied.
  • Page 103 C e rtific a te & Priv a te Ke y Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a protocol for encrypted communication between web servers and browsers for secure data transfer. You can upload an SSL certificate issued by trusted providers. After uploading an SSL certificate, users can connect to the administration interface of the NAS by SSL and there will not be any alert or error message.
  • Page 104: Hardware

    4.5 Hardware Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Hardware" to configure the NAS hardware functions. Ge ne ra l Ena ble c onfigura tion re se t switc h: When this is enabled, you can press the reset button for 3 seconds to reset the administrator password and the system settings to default (NAS data will be retained) or 10 seconds for advanced system reset.
  • Page 105 interfaces. o Adv a nc e d sy ste m re se t: You will hear two beeps after continuously pressing the reset button. The NAS will reset all system settings to default (similar to the system reset in "Administration" > "Restore to Factory Default") except all the NAS data will be reserved.
  • Page 106 Write C a c he Better write performance can be obtained when this option is enabled. Please note that an unexpected system shutdown may cause data loss. This option is disabled when the Download Station or SQL service is enabled. Sm a rt F a n Smart Fan Configuration: Ena ble sm a rt fa n (re c om m e nde d): Select to use the default smart fan settings...
  • Page 107 4.6 Power You can restart or shut down the NAS, specify the behavior of the NAS after a power recovery, and set the schedule for automatic system power on/off/restart on this page. EuP Mode C onfigura tion EuP (also Energy-using Products) is a European Union (EU) directive designed to improve the energy efficiency of electrical devices, reduce the use of hazardous substances, increase ease of product recycling, and to improve environment-friendliness of products.
  • Page 108: Power

    Wa ke - on- LAN (WO L) Enable this option to allow users to power on the NAS remotely by Wake on LAN. If the power cable is unplugged when the NAS is turned off, Wake on LAN will not function even if the power supply is reconnected afterwards.
  • Page 109 If there are other QNAP storage expansion enclosures connected to the NAS, the sleep mode will be disabled automatically and system will not go into sleep mode.
  • Page 110: Notification

    4.7 Notification Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Notification" to configure NAS notifications. E- m a il The NAS supports email alerts to inform the administrator of system errors and warnings. To receive alerts by email, configure the SMTP server. Select an email account: specify the type of email account you would like to use for email alerts.
  • Page 111 Configure the SMSC server settings to send SMS messages to specified phone numbers from the NAS. Follow these steps to set up a SMSC server: 1. Choose an SMS service provider. The default SMS service provider is Clickatell. You can add your own SMS service provider by selecting "Add SMS Provider" from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 112 The paired devices will be listed in the "Manage Paired Devices" table. You can disable or delete a paired device from the table. Note : On occasion you may not receive system notifications instantly due to iOS and Android server mechanisms.
  • Page 113: Firmware Update

    Before updating the system firmware, make sure the product model and firmware version are correct. Follow these steps to update the firmware: 1. Download the firmware release notes from the QNAP website http://www.qnap.com. Read the release notes carefully to make sure it is necessary to update the firmware.
  • Page 114 QTS does not support downgrading the firmware. However, if you choose to apply an older firmware version, please back up all of your important data before downgrading. QNAP is not responsible for any damage to the NAS or its contents after downgrading.
  • Page 115: Backup/Restore

    4.9 Backup/Restore Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "Backup/Restore" to back up, restore your NAS or restore your NAS to factory default settings. B a c kup/Re store Se ttings B a c k up Sy ste m Se ttings: To back up all the settings, including the user accounts, server name, network configuration and so on, click "Backup"...
  • Page 116 Re store to F a c tory De fa ult Re store F a c tory De fa ults & F orm a t a ll V olum e s: Restore system settings to default form a ts a ll disk v olum e Re se t Se ttings: Restore system settings to default without erasing user data.
  • Page 117: External Device

    4.10 External Device Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "External Storage" to configure external storage devices, USB printers and UPS systems. For details on these features, refer to the following links: External Storage USB Printer...
  • Page 118 4.10.1 External Storage The NAS supports USB and eSATA storage devices for backup and data storage. Connect the external storage device to a USB or an eSATA port of the NAS and its details will be shown on this page. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: Storage Information Format...
  • Page 119 Note : We recommend formatting disk volumes larger than 2TB using EXT4, NTFS, or HFS+. Eje c t "Eject" offers two different options. "Disconnect disk partition" allows you to remove a single disk partition or a disk drive in a multi-drive enclosure. "Remove device" allows you to disconnect external storage devices without the risk of losing any data when the device is removed.
  • Page 120 2. Select "Unlock this device". Click "Next". 3. Enter the encryption password or upload the key file. Select "Save encryption key" to save the password in a hidden location on a hard drive of the NAS. The NAS will automatically unlock the encrypted external storage device every time the device is connected.
  • Page 121 The file name display for the printer job table is only available for printer jobs sent via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). For a list of supported USB printers, visit http://www.qnap.com. Printe r Log Click on a connected USB printer and then "Printer Log" to view its print job history. You can pause or cancel ongoing/pending jobs, resume paused jobs, or delete completed or pending jobs.
  • Page 122 B onjour printe r support: Select this option to broadcast printing service to Mac users via Bonjour. When naming your printer, the name can only contain "a-z", "A- Z", "0-9", dot (.), comma (,) and dash (-). Ma x im um Printe r Jobs a nd B la c klist Ma x im um printe r jobs pe r printe r: Specify the maximum number of printer jobs for a printer.
  • Page 123: Windows 7

    4.10.2.1 Windows 7 Follow these steps to set up your printer connection: 1. Go to Devices and Printers. 2. Click "Add a printer". 3. In the Add printer wizard, click "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer". 4. While Windows is searching for available network printers, click "The printer that I want isn't listed".
  • Page 124: Mac Os 10.6

    4.10.2.2 Mac OS 10.6 If you are using Mac OS 10.6, follow these steps to configure the NAS printer function: 1. First make sure that Bonjour is enabled on the NAS in "External Device" > "USB Printer" > "Settings". You can change the Service Name to better represent the printer.
  • Page 125: Mac Os 10.5

    4.10.2.3 Mac OS 10.5 If you are using Mac OS X 10.5, follow these steps to configure the NAS printer function: 1. Go to "Network Services" > "Win/Mac/MFS" > "Microsoft Networking". Enter a workgroup name for the NAS. You will need this information later. 2.
  • Page 126: Mac Os 10.4

    4.10.2.4 Mac OS 10.4 If you are using Mac OS 10.4, follow these steps to configure the NAS printer function: 1. On the toolbar, click "Go/Utilities". 2. Click "Printer Setup Utility". 3. Click "Add". 4. Hold the "alt" key and click "More Printers". 5.
  • Page 127: Linux (Ubuntu 10.10)

    4.10.2.5 Linux (Ubuntu 10.10) If you are using Linux (Ubuntu 10.10), follow these steps to configure the NAS printer function: 1. Click the "System" tab, choose "Administration". Then select "Printing". 2. Click "Add". 3. Click "Network Printer", and then select "Internet Printing Protocol (ipp)". Enter the NAS IP address in "Host".
  • Page 128: Ups

    4.10.3 UPS By enabling UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) support, you can protect your NAS from abnormal system shutdown caused by power disruption. There are two options provided on the "UPS" page for the NAS during a power failure: 1) turn off the server after the AC power fails, or 2) enter the auto-protection mode after the AC power fails.
  • Page 129 3. Enter the IP address of the SNMP-based UPS. 4. Choose between whether the NAS should shut down or enter auto-protection mode after the AC power fails. Specify the time in minutes that the NAS should wait before executing the option you have selected. After the NAS enters auto-protection mode, the NAS resumes the previous operation status when the power restores.
  • Page 130 Note : To allow the UPS device to send SNMP alerts to the NAS in the event of power loss, you may have to enter the NAS IP address in the UPS configuration page. B e ha v ior of the UPS F e a ture of the NAS There are three phases during a power outage: Phase 1: Power loss starts until the end of the waiting time.
  • Page 131 After the power resumes during this phase, the NAS will react according to your settings in "System Settings" > "Power Recovery".
  • Page 132: System Status

    4.11 System Status Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "System Status" to check the status of your NAS. Sy ste m Inform a tion View the summary of system information such as the server name, CPU, memory, firmware and system up time on this page. Note : CPU and memory information is only available on certain NAS models.
  • Page 133 Re sourc e Monitor You can view the CPU usage, disk usage, and bandwidth transfer statistics of the NAS. CPU Usage: Shows the CPU usage of the NAS. Memory Usage: Shows the memory usage of the NAS by real-time dynamic graph. Disk Usage: Shows the disk space usage of each disk volume and its shared folders.
  • Page 134: System Logs

    4.12 System Logs Go to "Control Panel" > "System Settings" > "System Logs" to configure the logs settings of your NAS. Sy ste m Ev e nt Logs The NAS can store 10,000 recent event logs, including warnings, errors, and information. If the NAS does not function correctly, refer to the event logs for troubleshooting.
  • Page 135 type specified in "Options". To disable this feature, click "Stop logging". Note : For AFP and SSH connections, the system can only record login and logout events. O nline Use rs The information of online users connected to the NAS by networking services is shown here.
  • Page 136 Adv a nc e d Log Se a rc h Advanced log search is provided to search for system event logs, system connection logs and online users based on user preferences. First, specify the log type, users, computer name, date range and source IP and click "Search" to search for desired logs or reset to list all logs.
  • Page 137: Privilege Settings

    5. Privilege Settings Go to "Control Panel" > "Privilege Systems" to configure privilege settings, disk quotas and domain security on the NAS. For setup details, refer to the following links: Users User Groups Share Folders Quota Domain Security...
  • Page 138 When you connect to a NAS by FTP, you can use this name to login. The number of users you can create on the NAS varies by NAS models. If your NAS models are not listed, visit http://www.qnap.com for more details. Ma x im um num be r...
  • Page 139 II, TS-859 Pro+, TS-859U-RP, TS-859U-RP+, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TS- EC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP, TS-269 Pro, TS-269L, TS-469 Pro, TS-469L, TS-569 Pro, TS-569L, TS- 669 Pro, TS-669L, TS-869 Pro, TS-869L, TS-251, TS-451, TS-651, TS-851, TS-253 Pro, TS-453 Pro, TS-653 Pro, TS-853 Pro, SS-453 Pro, SS-853 Pro.
  • Page 140: Users

    The password entered here is the same for all the new users. 5. Select to create a private shared folder for each user or not. The shared folder will be named after the username. If a shared folder of the same name has already existed, the NAS will not create the folder.
  • Page 141 B IN (Ex porte d from the NAS) The BIN file is exported from a QNAP NAS. It contains information including username, password, quota, and user group. The quota setting can only be exported when the quota function is enabled in "Privilege Settings" > "Quota".
  • Page 142 Station. All the home folders are located in the shared folder "Homes", which can only be accessed by "admin" by default. To use this feature, click "Home Folders". Select "Enable home folder for all users" and the disk volume where the home folders will be created in. Click "Apply".
  • Page 143: User Groups

    All the registered users belong to this group. This group cannot be deleted. The number of user groups you can create on the NAS varies by NAS model. If your NAS is not listed, visit http://www.qnap.com for more details. Ma x im um num be r of NAS m ode ls...
  • Page 144 TS-412, TS-419P+, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-412U, TS- 419U+, SS-439 Pro, SS-839 Pro, TS-439 Pro II+, TS- 459U-RP/SP, TS-459U-RP+/SP+, TS-459 Pro+, TS-459 Pro II, TS-559 Pro+, TS-559 Pro II, TS-659 Pro+, TS- 659 Pro II, TS-859 Pro+, TS-859U-RP, TS-859U-RP+, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS- 879U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U- RP, TS-269 Pro, TS-269L, TS-469 Pro, TS-469L, TS-569 Pro, TS-569L, TS-669 Pro, TS-669L, TS-869 Pro, TS-...
  • Page 145: Shared Folders

    You can create multiple shared folders on the NAS and specify access rights for users and user groups. The number of shared folders you can create on the NAS varies by NAS model. If your NAS model is not listed, visit http://www.qnap.com for more details. Maximum number of...
  • Page 146 TS-419U+, SS-439 Pro, SS-839 Pro, TS-439 Pro II+, TS-459U-RP/SP, TS-459U-RP+/SP+, TS-459 Pro+, TS-459 Pro II, TS-559 Pro+, TS-559 Pro II, TS-659 Pro+, TS-659 Pro II, TS-859 Pro+, TS-859U-RP, TS- 859U-RP+, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, TS-x70, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, TS- 1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP On the folder list, you can view the current data size, number of sub-folders and files created in the shared folder, and the folder status (hidden or not.)
  • Page 147 folders. The option "Restrict the access of Recycle Bin to administrators only for now" will ensure that files deleted and moved to the Network Recycle Bin can only be recovered by administrators. o Enable sync on this shared folder: Enable this option if you want to sync the contents in this shared folder.
  • Page 148 Subfolder Permissions The NAS supports subfolder permissions for secure management of folders and subfolders. You can specify read, read/write, and deny access to individual users for each folder and subfolder. To configure subfolder permissions, follow these steps: 1. Go to "Privilege Settings" > "Shared Folders" > "Advanced Permissions" tab. Select "Enable Advanced Folder Permissions"...
  • Page 149 6. Select a user from the list or search a username. Then click "Set". o Only the owner can delete the contents: When you apply this option to a folder (for example, "Dept"), only the folder owner can delete the first-level subfolders and files.
  • Page 150 o Apply and replace all existing permissions of this folder, files, and subfolders: Select this option to override all previously configured permissions of the selected folder and its files and subfolders except owner protection and root folder write protection settings. The options "Only the owner can delete the contents"...
  • Page 151 You can mount ISO image files on the NAS as ISO shares. The NAS supports mounting up to 256 ISO shares. TS-110, TS-119, TS-120, TS-121, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-220, TS-221, TS-410, , TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-112, TS-212 support up to 256 network shares only (including 6 default network shares.) The maximum number of ISO image files supported...
  • Page 152 Follow these steps to mount an ISO file on the NAS: 1. Login to the NAS as an administrator. Go to "Share Folders" > "Create". Click "Create an ISO Share". 2. Select an ISO image file on the NAS. Click "Next". 3.
  • Page 153 FTP, AFP, File Please see the Windows File Station, Samba application note ( Explorer https://www. qnap.com/i/en/ trade_teach/ con_show.php? op=showone&cid= 6) for more details. Adv a nc e d F olde r Pe rm issions Use "Advanced Folder Permissions" to directly configure subfolder permissions on the NAS.
  • Page 154 Windows AC L Use "Windows ACL" to configure the subfolder and file level permissions from Windows File Explorer. All Windows Permissions are supported. For detailed Windows ACL behavior, please refer to standard NTFS permissions: http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs-permissions.htm To assign subfolder and file permissions to a user or a user group, full control share- level permissions must be granted to the user or user group.
  • Page 155: Quota

    5.4 Quota To efficiently allocate storage space, you can specify quotas that can be used by each user. When this is enabled and a user has reached the quota, the user cannot upload any more data to the NAS. By default, no limitations are set for the users. You can modify the following options: Enable quota for all users Quota size on each disk volume...
  • Page 156: Domain Security

    5.5 Domain Security The NAS supports user authentication by local access right management, Microsoft Active Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008/2012), and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory. By joining the NAS to an Active Directory or a LDAP directory, the AD or LDAP users can access the NAS using their own accounts without extra user account setup on the NAS.
  • Page 157 o AFP o FTP o File Station...
  • Page 158: Joining Nas To Active Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008/2012)

    Joining the NAS to Ac tiv e Dire c tory Ma nua lly Follow the steps below to join the QNAP NAS to the Windows Active Directory. 1. Login to the NAS as an administrator. Go to "System Settings" > "General Settings"...
  • Page 159 The AD server name and AD domain name can be checked in "System Properties" in Windows. As an example, for Windows 2003 servers, if you see "node1.qnap-test.com" as the "Full computer name" on the system properties dialog window, the AD server name is "node1"...
  • Page 160 2. Click "Local Security Policy". 3. Go to "Local Policies" > "Security Options". Select "Network security: LAN Manager authentication level". 4. In "Local Security Setting" select "Send LM & NTLMv2 – use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated" from the list. Then click "OK". Verifying the settings To verify that the NAS has successfully joined the Active Directory, go to "Privilege Settings"...
  • Page 161: Connecting Nas To An Ldap Directory

    The LDAP server security settings C onne c ting Q NAP Turbo NAS to LDAP Dire c tory Follow the steps below to connect the QNAP NAS to an LDAP directory: 1. Login to the NAS as an administrator. 2. Go to "Privilege Settings" > "Domain Security". By default, "No domain security" is enabled.
  • Page 162 4. Click "Apply" to save the settings. Upon successful configuration, the NAS will be able to connect to the LDAP server. 5. Configure LDAP authentication options. o If Microsoft Networking has been enabled (Network Services > Win/Mac/NFS > Microsoft Networking) when applying the LDAP settings, specify the users who can access the NAS via Microsoft Networking (Samba.) Local users only: Only local NAS users can access the NAS via Microsoft Networking.
  • Page 163 The following are some configuration examples. They are not mandatory and need to be adapted to match the LDAP server configuration: 1. Linux OpenLDAP Server o Base DN: dc=qnap,dc=com o Root DN: cn=admin,dc=qnap,dc=com o Users Base DN: ou=people,dc=qnap,dc=com o Groups Base DN: ou=group,dc=qnap,dc=com 2. Mac Open Directory Server o Base DN: dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com...
  • Page 164 Root DN: uid=root,cn=users,dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com o Users Base DN: cn=users,dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com o Groups Base DN: cn=groups,dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com...
  • Page 165: Network Services

    6. Network Services Go to "Control Panel" > "Network Services" to configure network services on the NAS. For setup details, refer to the following links: Win/Mac/NFS Telnet/SSH SNMP Settings Service Discovery Network_Recycle_Bin Qsync Central Station...
  • Page 166 6.1 Win/Mac/NFS Go to "Control Panel" > "Network Services" > "Win/Mac/NFS" to configure networking services. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: Microsoft Networking Apple Networking NFS Service Mic rosoft Ne tworking To allow access to the NAS on Microsoft Windows Network, enable file service for Microsoft networking.
  • Page 167 Workgroup: Specify the workgroup to which the NAS belongs. A workgroup name supports up to 15 characters but cannot contain: " + = / \ : | * ? < > ; [ ] % , ` AD Dom a in Me m be r Use Microsoft Active Directory (AD) to authenticate users.
  • Page 168 Login sty le : DO MAIN\USERNAME inste a d of DO MAIN+USERNAME for F TP, AF P, a nd F ile Sta tion: In an Active Directory environment, the default login formats for the domain users are: o Windows shares: domain\username o FTP: domain+username o File Station: domain+username o AFP: domain+username...
  • Page 169 NF S Se rv ic e To connect to the NAS from Linux, enable the NFS service. To configure NFS access rights to shared folders on the NAS, go to "Privilege Settings" > "Share Folders" and click the Access Permission button on the "Action" column. Select NFS host access from the drop-down menu on the top of the page and specify the access rights.
  • Page 170: Ftp

    6.2 FTP Go to "Control Panel" > "Network Services" > "FTP" to Configure the FTP server. F TP Se rv ic e When you enable the FTP service, you can specify the port number and the maximum number of users that are allowed to connect to the NAS by FTP at the same time. To use the FTP service of the NAS, enable this function.
  • Page 171 C onne c tion: Enter the maximum number of allowed FTP connections for the NAS and a single account and check "Enable FTP transfer limitation" to specify the maximum upload and download rates. Note : The maximum number of FTP connections varies based on the size of RAM installed on the NAS: If the NAS memory =<...
  • Page 172: Telnet/Ssh

    6.3 Telnet/SSH Enable this option to connect to the NAS by Telnet or SSH encrypted connection (only the "admin" account can remotely login.) Use Telnet or SSH connection clients, for example, putty for connecting. Make sure the specified ports have been opened on the router or firewall.
  • Page 173: Snmp Settings

    6.4 SNMP Settings Enable SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) on the NAS and enter the trap address of the SNMP management stations (SNMP manager) - for example, a PC with SNMP software installed. When an event, warning, or error occurs on the NAS, it will report a real-time alert to SNMP management stations.
  • Page 174 Community (SNMP V1/ An SNMP community string is a text string that acts as a password. It is used to authenticate messages that are sent between the management station and the NAS. The community string is included in every packet that is transmitted between the SNMP manager and the SNMP agent.
  • Page 175: Service Discovery

    6.5 Service Discovery Go to "Control Panel" > "Network Services" > "Service Discovery" to configure the UPnP discovery service and Bonjour. UPnP Disc ov e ry Se rv ic e When a UPnP device is added to the network, the UPnP discovery protocol allows the device to advertise its services to the network control points.
  • Page 176: Network Recycle Bin

    6.6 Network Recycle Bin The Network Recycle Bin retains files deleted on the NAS. Within each shared folder, a dedicated folder with the name @Recycle is created after the initial QTS installation. Specify the number of days (1-180) to retain files and the daily time. You can also specify the file extensions to be excluded from the bin.
  • Page 177 C a ution: All of the file s in ne twork re c y c le bins will be pe rm a ne ntly de le te d whe n file s a re de le te d in "@ Re c y c le " on the ne twork sha re or whe n y ou c lic k "Em pty All Ne twork Re c y c le B ins".
  • Page 178: Qsync Central Station

    6.7 Qsync Central Station Qsync Central Station 2.0 is a cloud-based file synchronization service on the NAS. Simply add files to your local Qsync folder, and they will be available on your NAS and all its connected devices. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: Before you Start Starting Qsync Client Synchronization...
  • Page 179 Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page to download the utility (log into the NAS > click "Qsync Central Station 2.0" on the NAS Desktop > "Overview" page,) or directly download the utility from the QNAP website: "Support" > "Download" > "Utilities".
  • Page 180 There are several methods for synchronizing files. Qsync Central Station will automatically synchronize the files across your computers and mobile devices that have the Qsync Client installed, and they will also be synchronized to the Qsync folder on the NAS: 1.
  • Page 181 File Station and click "Share". For mobile devices, launch Qfile to share the file in the local Qsync folder by clicking the icon to the right and click "Share". The file recipients can click the link or copy and paste it to a web browser to download the file.
  • Page 182 via LAN to get a better connection quality. To improve file transmission performance, it is recommended that you configure port forwarding on the router. Sy nc hronizing photos a nd v ide os a utom a tic a lly Qsync Central Station can synchronize your photos and videos from mobile devices to the Qsync folder across all Qsync client devices.
  • Page 183 1. Add files and view the synchronization result on the NAS: a. Open Qsync folder: Open the local Qsync folder to add files. b. View files by the web browser: Browse files in the Qsync folder using File Station. 2. Control synchronization progress: a.
  • Page 184 connected. This feature only checks for photos and videos in the "DCIM" folder in the root directory of USB devices. iii. Default folder: choose a folder to import files from external drives or QGenie. iv. Do not remove any files on the NAS when synchronizing: You can remove files within the local Qsync folder, and files deleted from your computer will not be synchronized with the NAS.
  • Page 185 restore the previous version. And you can restore the previous versions even if you have deleted the file from the recycle bin. V ie wing the v e rsion history You can view the version history by using File Station. Right click on a file or folder in the Qsync folder in File Station and select "Previous Versions"...
  • Page 186 Ma na ging a nd se tting v e rsion c ontrol To access the management and settings of version control, click the Qsync button on the desktop of the NAS, then click "Version Control" in the right-side menu. The ta rge t folde r "Enable version control"...
  • Page 187 enable or disable the Qsync service (for administrators only.) 2. Management settings: This provides a centralized management for administrators to edit Qsync Client default settings. For details on the management settings, please refer to the Using Centralized Mode for Centralized Management section.
  • Page 188 4. Under the "Policy" tab, set conflict policies, and filter settings. 5. Under the "Mails" tab, set up the email option and sender details. 6. Click "Apply". To allow all users to configure their own client utility, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 189: Applications

    7. Applications Go to "Control Panel" > "Applications" to configure NAS applications. For setup details, refer to the following links: Station Manager iTunes Server DLNA Media Server Multimedia Management Transcode Management Web Server LDAP Server VPN Server VPN Client SQL Server Syslog Server Antivirus RADIUS Server...
  • Page 190 7.1 Station Manager The Station Manager is an integrated control panel for all QNAP Stations and they can be enabled or disabled here. Ena bling Photo Sta tion Check "Enable Photo Station" and click the below links to directly login to the application.
  • Page 191 Windows users are advised to use IE 10+, Chrome or Firefox for live view and playback. Mac users are recommended to use the QNAP Surveillance Client for Mac for live view and playback operations. QNAP Surveillance Client for Mac can be downloaded from http://www.qnap.com/download.
  • Page 192 (http://NAS-IP:3689/index.html.) Connect the PC and the NAS to the same LAN and run iTunes on the PC. Find the NAS name under "SHARED" and music and playlists will be available. Additiona l Re fe re nc e : Setup iTunes Music Server on QNAP.
  • Page 193 The NAS supports two types of DLNA Media Servers: QNAP DLNA Media Server and Twonky Media DLNA Server. QNAP DLNA Media Server is developed by QNAP, and Twonky Media DLNA Server is a third-party media server. To allow DLNA media players to access and play the NAS multimedia content via QNAP DLNA Media Server, enable the QNAP DLNA Media Server and configure the Media Library and the default user account.
  • Page 194 To allow DLNA players to access and play NAS multimedia content via Twonky Media DLNA Server, enable it and click the link (http://NAS IP:9000/) to enter the TwonkyMedia DLNA Media Server configuration page. Go to "TwonkyMedia Settings" > "Basic Setup" to configure basic server settings. The Qmultimedia or Multimedia folder contents will be shared to digital media players by default.
  • Page 195 7.4 Multimedia Management The Media Library service scans for photos, music, and videos from designated media folders and indexes them for usage in multimedia applications. Thumbnails for the media files will be automatically generated to enhance your user experience as you browse through them in their corresponding applications.
  • Page 196 specified media folders and replace the existing library with a new one. The media library is enabled by default. In some cases, the media library needs to be disabled (when multimedia applications are not installed on the NAS.) To disable the media library, click "Deactivate Media Library".
  • Page 197 7.5 Transcode Management Transcoding is the process of converting video files into an universal format (*.MP4) that is compatible with the broadest range of media players such as mobile devices and Smart TVs. Converted files with a range of resolutions can be used across different network environments for a better viewing experience.
  • Page 198 Remove the selected task from the list. Note: This feature is for the x86 series NAS only. Please check the product page (software specification) on the QNAP website (www.qnap.com) to see if this feature is available for your model. B a c kground Tra nsc oding Ta sk Background transcoding is when a video file is converted in advance, potentially avoiding high CPU usage if the video will be simultaneously accessed by many users.
  • Page 199 This feature is designed to convert the contents of an entire folder, and within the folder, the resolution of each subfolder can be specified independently. Click "Add" to add a new folder and select the video quality (resolution) and the folder to add it to the task list.
  • Page 200 7.6 Web Server Go to "Control Panel" > "Applications" > "Web Server" to configure the web server and virtual host. We b Se rv e r The NAS can host web sites including those that use Joomla!, PHP and MySQL/SQLite to establish an interactive website.
  • Page 201 configure the SMTP server settings. We bDAV WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a set of extensions to the HTTP(S) protocol that allows users to edit and manage files collaboratively on remote servers. After enabling this function, you can map shared folders of your NAS as network drives of a remote PC over the Internet.
  • Page 202 6. Enter a name for this network place. 7. The Web folder has been successfully created. 8. You can locate the web folder in the "Network Location" section in "Computer". 9. You can connect to the folder though this link via HTTP/WebDAV. Mac OS X Follow these steps to connect to your NAS via WebDAV on Mac OS X.
  • Page 203 Follow these steps or refer to the INSTALL file in the downloaded SQLiteManager-*.tar. gz? to install SQLiteManager. 1. Unpack the downloaded file SQLiteManager-*.tar.gz. 2. Upload the unpacked folder SQLiteManager-* to \\NAS IP\Web\ or \\NASIP\Qweb. 3. Open a web browser and go to http://NAS IP/SQLiteManager-*/.?: o The symbol "*"...
  • Page 204: Virtual Host

    7.6.1 Virtual Host A virtual host is a web server technique that provides the capability to host more than one domain (website) on one physical host and offers a cost-effective solution for personal and small businesses with such need. You can host up to 32 websites on the NAS with this feature.
  • Page 205 3. Enter the host name and specify the folder (under Web or Qweb) where the web files will be uploaded to. 4. Specify the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) for connection. If you select HTTPS, make sure the option "Enable Secure Connection (SSL)" in Web Server has been enabled. 5.
  • Page 206: Ldap Server

    7.7 LDAP Server The LDAP server of the NAS allows the administrator to create users to access multiple NAS servers with the same username and password. C onfiguring LDAP Se rv e r Follow these instructions to configure the LDAP server. 1.
  • Page 207 4. Join a Second NAS to LDAP Domain: You can join multiple NAS to the same LDAP domain and allow the LDAP users to connect to these NAS using the same login credentials. To join another NAS to the LDAP domain, login to the NAS and go to "Privilege Settings"...
  • Page 208 7.8 VPN Server The NAS supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) service for users to access the NAS and resources on a private network from the Internet. Set your NAS as a VPN server on this page. In this chapter, the following topics are covered: VPN Server Setup Third Party VPN Client Setup and Connection Privilege Settings...
  • Page 209 be installed on your PC. Click "Download Configuration File" to download the VPN client settings, certificate/key and installation guide from the NAS and upload the files to the OpenVPN client. You can also specify the VPN client IP pool and advanced settings (including the VPN server port, maximum number of clients, encryption method, network interface, DNS server, and whether to use the redirect-gateway and compressed data before their transfer via VPN.)
  • Page 210 2. Select "Connect to a workplace" and click "Next". 3. Select "Use my Internet connection (VPN)". 4. Enter the myQNAPcloud name or the WAN IP of the NAS and enter a name of the connection. Then click "Next". 5. Enter your username and password which is added from the NAS for VPN access. Click "Connect".
  • Page 211 advanced settings of OpenVPN. OpenVPN on Linux 1. Download OpenVPN from http://openvpn.net/index.php 2. Install the OpenVPN client on Linux. 3. Download the OpenVPN configuration file and certificate from the NAS ("Applications" > "VPN Server" > "VPN Server Settings" > "OpenVPN Settings".) 4.
  • Page 212 C onne c tion List This list shows the connection status of the VPN clients. You can right click a client on the list and select to disconnect the client.
  • Page 213 7.9 VPN Client The NAS provides the VPN client service which can connect to a VPN server via PPTP or OpenVPN. The NAS also supports saving multiple VPN settings to easily switch between different connections. Topics covered in this chapter: Before you Start Connect a VPN Server via PPTP Connect a VPN Server via OpenVPN...
  • Page 214 implementing VPN and is supported by most clients, including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and mobile devices. 1. Go to "Control Panel" > "VPN Client". 2. Click "Add" > "PPTP" to connect a VPN server. 3. Enter the connection configuration settings, including the profile name, server address (that you want to connect to), and the username and password of the VPN server.
  • Page 215 3. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties". 4. Choose "Use the following IP address" and change the Default gateway to the IP address of the NAS that is operating the VPN Client service (in this case, it is 192.168.1.14) then click "OK".
  • Page 216 7.10 SQL Server You can enable an SQL Server to be a website database. Note : For legacy ARM models (TS-x21, TS-x20, TS-x19, TS-x12 and TS-x10), MySQL will still be used as the default SQL server. If you are using a legacy ARM model, you can still install MariaDB from the App Center.
  • Page 217 To use this feature on the TS-x39/509/809 series NAS, please update the system firmware with the image file enclosed in the product CD or download the latest system firmware from http://www.qnap.com. Do not delete the phpMyAdmin folder. You can rename the folder but the link on the MySQL server page will not be updated.
  • Page 218 7.11 Syslog Server Configure the NAS as a Syslog server, create Syslog filters and view available Syslog messages on this page. Se rv e r Se ttings Se rv e r Se ttings: To configure the NAS as a Syslog server and allow it to receive Syslog messages from clients, enable Syslog Server.
  • Page 219 Notification") when the severity of the received Syslog messages match the specified level. To use this feature, configure the SMTP server settings in "System Settings" > "Notification" > "SMTP Server". Next, enable email notification and select the severity level in "Applications" > "Syslog Server" > "Server Settings". Click "Apply"...
  • Page 220 match the filters which are in use. B utton Na m e De sc ription Enable Enable a filter Disable Disable a filter Edit Edit filter settings Delete Delete Delete filters Sy slog V ie we r Use the Syslog viewer to view the available Syslog messages on the NAS. Select to view the latest logs or the logs in a particular archived file.
  • Page 221 7.12 Antivirus Configure antivirus features on this page. O v e rv ie w Antivirus: Use the antivirus to scan the NAS manually or on recurring schedules. It will delete, quarantine, or report files infected by viruses, malware, Trojans, and other malicious threats.
  • Page 222 The NAS supports manual and scheduled scanning of all or specific shared folders. Up to 64 schedules can be created and up to 5 scan jobs can run concurrently. To create a scan job, follow these steps. 1. Go to "Applications" > "Antivirus" > "Scan Jobs". Click "Add a Scan Job". 2.
  • Page 223 o Delete infected files automatically: Infected files will be deleted and cannot be recovered. o To receive an alert email when an infected file is found or after scanning has completed, configure the SMTP server settings in "System Settings" > "Notification"...
  • Page 224 This page shows the quarantined files on the NAS. Users can manually delete or restore quarantined files, or restore and add the files to the exclude list. B utton Na m e De sc ription Delete Delete an infected file. The file cannot be recovered.
  • Page 225 7.13 RADIUS Server The NAS can be configured as a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) server to provide centralized authentication, authorization, accounting management for computers to connect and use a network service. To use this feature, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 226 7. Specify to grant dial-in access to local NAS users. Enable this option to allow local NAS users to access network services via RADIUS clients using their NAS login name and password. Note : The RADIUS server only supports PAP, EAP-TLS/PAP, and EAP-TTLS/PAP authentication for local NAS user accounts.
  • Page 227 7.14 TFTP Server Configure the NAS as a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server for configuration management of network devices and remote network booting of computers for system imaging or recovery. TFTP is a file transfer protocol with the functionality of a very basic form of FTP.
  • Page 228 DHCP service and specify the TFTP server IP and name of the boot file in "Control Panel" > "Network" > click the "Edit" button next to the LAN port > "DHCP server". For more details, please refer to the DHCP Server chapter...
  • Page 229: Qnap Applications

    8. QNAP Applications Various applications are provided by QNAP to enhance your user experiences. For details on these applications, refer to the following links: Backup Station myQNAPcloud_Service File Station Video Station Photo Station Music Station Download Station HybridDesk Station App_Center...
  • Page 230: Backup Station

    8.1 Backup Station Configure the NAS as a backup server, remote replication, cloud backup and external backup with the Backup Station. For details on the features, please refer to the following links: Backup Server Remote Replication Cloud Backup External Backup...
  • Page 231: Backup Server

    8.1.1 Backup Server Rsy nc Se rv e r Enable Rsync server to configure the NAS as a backup server for data backup from a remote Rsync server or NAS server. The default port number for remote replication via Rsync is 873. Specify the maximum download rate for bandwidth control. 0 means unlimited.
  • Page 232 To allow real-time or schedule data replication from a remote server to a local NAS, select "Enable Real-time Remote Replication Server". You can specify the port number for remote replication. The default port number is 8899. Specify the maximum upload and download rate for bandwidth control.
  • Page 233 Tim e Ma c hine You can enable Time Machine support to use the NAS as a backup destination for Macs by the Time Machine feature on OS X. To use this function, follow these steps. Configure the settings on the NAS: 1.
  • Page 234 The first backup may take more time according to the data size on the Mac. To recover data to the Mac OS, please see a tutorial on http://www.apple.com. Ma na ging B a c kup You can manage existing backups on this page. Volume (drop down menu on top right side of the screen): Display Time Machine backup tasks stored in the volume.
  • Page 235: Remote Replication

    8.1.2 Remote Replication This chapter covers the following topics: NAS to NAS and Rsync RTRR Downloading Replication Job Logs NAS to NAS a nd Rsy nc The NAS data can be backed up to a remote NAS or Rsync server using Rsync remote replication.
  • Page 236 6. Click "Backup frequency" to configure the backup frequency. Select to immediately replicate the data or to specify a backup schedule. 7. Specify the following options for remote replication jobs by clicking "Options" and click "Apply". o Enable encryption: Select this option to execute encrypted remote replication. Note that you must enable "Allow SSH connection"...
  • Page 237 Edit Edit a replication job. Disable Disable replication schedule. Enable Enable replication schedule. To configure the timeout and retry settings of the replications jobs, click "Options". Timeout (second): Specify a timeout value for each replication job. This is the maximum number of seconds to wait until a replication job is cancelled if no data has been received.
  • Page 238 *Each job supports up to 16 folder pairs. If your NAS models are not listed here, visit http://www.qnap.com for more details. x86-based NAS TS-x39 series, TS-x59 series, TS-x69 series, TS- 509, TS-809, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, SS-439...
  • Page 239 Follow these steps to create a replication job. 1. Click "Create a Replication Job". 2. When the wizard shows up, click "Next". 3. Select the synchronization locations and click "Next". Make sure the destination device has been formatted and folders have been created. Select the action to take (Backup, Synchronize, or Restore), the synchronization locations, and click "Next".
  • Page 240 o Remote replication to Windows Share (CIFS/SMB): Enter the IP address of the Windows server. Specify the destination folder, username and password and click "Next". 5. Select the folder pair for data synchronization. 6. Each sync job supports up to 5 folder pairs. Select more folder pairs and click "Add". Click "Next".
  • Page 241 Bandwidth Control in both RTRR and Rsync only works if both NAS servers of a replication job (sender and receiver) are QNAP NAS and use firmware version 3.6 or above. 8. To configure synchronization policy, select "Configure policy and filter" and click "Next".
  • Page 242 Stop Stop connection to a remote server or external drive. Stop Stop a replication job. View View job status and logs; download logs. Edit Edit the connection settings of a remote server. Edit the settings of a replication job. Delete Delete connection settings to a remote server.
  • Page 243: Cloud Backup

    8.1.3 Cloud Backup Am a zon S3 Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is an online storage web service offered by AWS (Amazon Web Services.) It provides a simple web service interface that can be used to store and retrieve data from anywhere on the web. With Amazon S3, you can upload data from your NAS to Amazon S3 or download the data from Amazon S3 to your NAS.
  • Page 244: External Backup

    8.1.4 External Backup The following topics are covered in this chapter: External Drive USB One Touch Copy Ex te rna l Driv e The NAS supports real-time and scheduled data backup between internal disks volumes on the NAS and external USB/eSATA storage devices. To use this feature, follow these steps.
  • Page 245 automatically execute the backup job according to the settings every time it is connected to the NAS via any USB/eSATA interface. c. Select to back up the data from a local disk volume to the external storage or vice versa. d.
  • Page 246 o Delete extra files: Deletes extra files in the target folder. Deletions made on the source folder will be repeated on the target folder. This option is not available for real-time data backup. o Detect sparse files: Select this option to ignore files with null data. o Overwrite the file if the source file is newer or the file size is different o Check file contents: Examine the file contents, date, size, and name to determine if two files are identical.
  • Page 247 2. Under "Event Logs" you can select to enable "Download Detailed Logs" and specify the maximum file size of the log file. Select to send an email alert when a backup job fails or completes. Note that the SMTP server settings must be properly set up in "System Settings"...
  • Page 248 pressing the "Copy" button. Imported files will be stored in "SmartImport," a newly- created folder, under the default backup directory. During each import, only new photos and videos will be imported to a new folder. USB O ne Touc h C opy For customized backup configuration, please select "USB One Touch Copy."...
  • Page 249 The NAS supports instant data copy backup from USB devices to the NAS or vice versa using the one touch copy button. To use this function, follow these steps: 1. Make sure a hard drive is installed and formatted on the NAS. 2.
  • Page 250: Myqnapcloud Service

    8.2 myQNAPcloud Service myQNAPcloud provides host name registration, mapping of a dynamic NAS IP to a domain name, and auto port mapping for UPnP routers on the local network. Use the myQNAPcloud wizard to register a unique host name for the NAS, configure automatic port forwarding on the UPnP router, and publish NAS services for remote access over the Internet.
  • Page 251 If the UPnP router is incompatible with the NAS, click the tooltip icon (!) and then click "UPnP Router Compatibility Feedback..." (http://www. qnap.com/go/compatibility_router.html) to contact technical support. Select the NAS services to be allowed for remote access and click "Apply to Router". The NAS will automatically configure the port forwarding on the UPnP router.
  • Page 252 UPnP router and the Internet. Note : The myQNAPcloud name of each QNAP NAS is unique. One myQNAPcloud name can only be used for one NAS. A registered myQNAPcloud name will expire in 120 days if your NAS remains offline within that period.
  • Page 253 "System Settings" > "Notification" > "SMTP Server". C loudLink CloudLink is an innovative service provided by QNAP for remote access to your NAS over the network without changing router settings - even if UPnP is not supported. After you enable the service (click the switch on the blue banner to enable/disable the service) the direct access link will be shown on the page and you can provide this link to your friends for them to access to your NAS, using their mobile device or computer.
  • Page 254 NAS and web browsers, providing authorization and connection encryption. Encrypted connections secure data and transactions. Before installing a myQNAPcloud certificate, an error may occur when you try to connect to your NAS using HTTPS (for example: https://nossl.myqnapcloud.com.) The data transmitted in the connection is not protected against security threats.
  • Page 255 Reissue: The certificated has been reissued due to a DDNS name change. Extend: The certificate’s validity has been extended. The system will remind you of the expiration date within 30 days of expiration. Please renew your certificate before it expires. To extend your certificate, log into the myQNAPcloud website and go to "SSL Certificate"...
  • Page 256 logging into the myQNAPcloud portal. Ma na ging a nd C onfiguring y our m y Q NAPc loud Ac c ount After launching myQNAPcloud or logging into your account on the myQNAPcloud website, click on your nickname (next to the notification icon in the top-right corner) > "User Profile".
  • Page 257 4. Click "Shared With Me" to the left of the screen. 5. Click the newly added device from the list and the service you want to access. 6. Choose an access method. Sha ring F ile s a nd O pe ning Links Sha re d with Y ou v ia m y Q NAPc loud We bsite If you share data to your friends who have registered on myQNAPcloud, they will see these shared links here.
  • Page 258 8.3 File Station File Station is an online file management center. With the File Station, you can access the NAS across the Internet, manage files using a web browser, quickly find files, play media files, set file and folder permissions, and easily share your files and folders on the NAS.
  • Page 259 Name Description Left Panel Hide/Show the left panel. Search Bar Search files by their name, file type (music, video, or photo) or with advanced search. Browsing Mode Switch between different browsing modes (from left to right: Thumbnail browsing mode/ list browsing mode/detail browsing mode.) Create Create a folder/shared folder or share space with a user (see the below Sharing NAS space...
  • Page 260 Remote Connection Create remote connections Check connection records and the current connection status (see the below Remote Connection section.) Network Media Player Stream videos to compatible devices in different rooms over your home network. Smart File Filter Filter files based on conditions set by users and the conditions will apply to all folders.
  • Page 261 Remote connection: Configure the groups of users (administrators, administrators group, or specific users) that are allowed to use the Remote Connection feature. Help Review the online help and check the About information. Right Panel Show/Hide the right panel. Tip: If you are using Google Chrome, you can drag & drop files from your PC to File Station.
  • Page 262 For multimedia files transcoded using on-the-fly Transcoding, the time displayed on the media player seek bar will become 00:00 while you forward or rewind the multimedia files during playback. The original photo files will be used for streaming if their thumbnails are not available.
  • Page 263 Right click on a subfolder and choose to perform the following actions: Action Description Sort By Sort all the subfolders and files within the page by name, modified date, type, or size. Create folder Create a subfolder. Copy/Paste Copy a subfolder and paste it into another shared folder.
  • Page 264 Tip: For folders and files, the shortcut keys are provided for quick file and folder operations. Available shortcut keys include: Ctrl + C: Copy selected files/folders. Ctrl + V: Paste selected files/folders. Ctrl + X: Cut selected files/folders. Ctrl + A: Select all files/folders. Del: Delete selected files/folders.
  • Page 265 Streaming to Stream multimedia files (videos, music, and photos) to (Network Media compatible devices in different rooms over your home Player) network. Play Launch the Media Viewer and play the selected item. Open Open the file with a corresponding application on your PC. If no such applications are available, the file will be downloaded instead.
  • Page 266 Mount ISO Mount the iso image as a shared folder on the left panel. After the file is mounted, you can click that shared folder to access the content of that iso image. To unmount an iso file, right click on the iso-mounted shared folder in the left panel and choose "Unmount".
  • Page 267 Only MP4 video files can be directly streamed if your NAS does not support On- the-fly Transcoding. You can consider transcoding them into different media formats if they are desirable. Playing media files To play media files with File Station, double click on a multimedia file (photo, music and video files) and the Media Viewer (a built-in media player on the NAS) will open to play the file.
  • Page 268: Transcode Management

    Previous Item/Next Item Play the previous/next item. Play/Pause (videos) Play/Pause the video. Play/Pause (photos) Play/Pause photos as slideshow. Seek Bar Control the playback progress. Show/Hide Preview Bar Hide/show the preview bar. Last Item/Next Item Play the last/next item on the preview bar.
  • Page 269: File Station

    File Station supports smart searching for files, sub-folders, and folders on the NAS. You can search for files or folders using all or part of the file/folder name, by file type, or by file extension. There are two additional approaches you can quickly find your files: 1) advanced search and 2) smart file filter.
  • Page 270 You can also define the file and folder owner by clicking the edit button next to the owner field. To do this, select a user from the list or search for a username, and then, click "Set". The following options are available for folder permission settings. It is recommended to configure folder permissions and subfolder permissions in "Privilege Settings"...
  • Page 271 o For new NAS users, fill out account details (username and password), choose to allocate the quote, choose whether to send an email notification (and fill out message subject and content), set domain name/IP, link name and password for the link, decide whether to include SSL (https://) in the URL, and optionally set an expiration time and password in "More settings"...
  • Page 272 (the system will generate thumbnails at the destination; if the destination is another QNAP NAS, it must have QTS 4.2 or above installed) 4.
  • Page 273 To share links by email, the email server settings must be properly configured in "System Settings" > "Notification" > "SMTP Server". Up to 1000 sharing links are supported. For best performance, use one of the following browsers: IE 9+, Firefox 3.6+, Safari 5+, or Chrome.
  • Page 274: Video Station

    8.4 Video Station Video Station (2.3) is a video management tool used to organize videos on the NAS and to share them with friends and family across the Internet. With Video Station, you can classify videos into home videos, movies, TV shows or music videos for personal collections.
  • Page 275 uploaded will be created on the NAS to store uploaded files (for "Shared Videos", this newly-created shared folder is located under the "/multimedia" folder; for "Private Collection", this shared folder is located under the "/home" folder.) A corresponding collection will be created under "Video Collection" as well; 3) Switch to folder view browsing mode and drag &...
  • Page 276 to right: thumbnail browsing mode/list browsing mode/timeline browsing mode/folder browsing mode) to browse videos. Multi-select Select multiple items at the same time. Resizing Bar Resize video thumbnails. Select DLNA/AirPlay Locate compatible devices in different rooms over Player (Network your home network. Media Player) Refresh Refresh the current page.
  • Page 277 Help Check online help, quick start guide or version information. Right Panel Hide/Show the right panel. Timeline List videos chronologically in a timeline. Date Filter Filter videos by date. Import Import videos. Sharing Choose to email, publish, or share the link of a collection.
  • Page 278 make sure that your device is compatible with the file format used by the video. Some video formats may experience issues when streaming via DLNA, Apple TV or Chromecast. If any of these issues arise during video playback, you can consider transcoding your videos into universally-compatible media formats.
  • Page 279 Media Library. For details on the scan, please refer to the Multimedia Management chapter. Right Panel Name Description Video Property Review and edit video properties. Tag and Edit and browse video tags and descriptions. Description Sharing Drag files to this area and share them via a link (including three methods: email, social sharing and link.) Email Share a link via email.
  • Page 280 Alt Forum code) from the drop down menu. Click "Create", specify the name of the collection displayed on the page seen as recipients open the link. Copy and paste the URL link in the dialog window to your preferred applications. Note : Multiple video files can be classified at the same time.
  • Page 281 can right click on the collection and select "Email" to email it, "Publish" to publish it on social networks, or "Sharing Links" to generate and paste the collection link on your blog, forum, or instant messengers. You can still edit the collection content later, and the updated content will be presented when viewers click the same link.
  • Page 282 Set as Cover Set the video thumbnail as the cover of a collection. Add to Transcode Convert the video to the following resolutions: 240P, 360P, 480P SD, 720P HD and 1080P Full HD. Note: This feature is for the x86 series NAS only. Rotate Rotate the video 90 degrees clockwise or counter- clockwise...
  • Page 283 videos and then tag, rate, or color label them. To mark/classify multiple videos, click the "Multi-select" button on the main menu (or hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard), select your desired videos and right click the videos to rate or classify them. After videos are tagged, rated, or color labeled, they can be searched by their rating, color label or tag in the search bar on the Main Menu.
  • Page 284 o Down: Decrease volume o Space: Play / Pause To stream media files to HDMI or Chromecast using the Network Media Player, Media Streaming Add-On must first be installed in the App Center. Only MP4 video files can be directly streamed if your NAS does not support On- the-fly Transcoding.
  • Page 285 Adjust Subtitles: In the video player, click "CC" on the player panel > "Adjust subtitles" to change the subtitles font, size, color or enable background effects. Or, make subtitles display earlier or later if they are not synced with the audio. Note : "Import subtitles"...
  • Page 286 Station, Video Station and DLNA Media Server as their content source, content will be affected in those applications if new media folders are added or existing media folders are removed from the Media Library.
  • Page 287: Photo Station

    8.5 Photo Station Photo Station (5.0) is an online photo album used to organize photos and videos on the NAS and to share them with friends and family across the Internet. With Photo Station, users can drag & drop photos into virtual albums, sparing them from having to tediously move/copy files around and helping to save storage space as they only need one copy of their photos on the NAS when they create albums with special themes.
  • Page 288 1. Import photos and videos to a shared folder on the NAS. There are three ways to upload photos and videos to the NAS: 1) Install Qfinder Pro on your PC or Mac, set up a network drive and upload files to your preferred shared folders. For details on setting up a network drive, check the Connecting to NAS Shared Folders chapter;...
  • Page 289 Menu Bar Name Description Gallery/ Switch between Gallery mode and Manage mode. Manage Advanced Search for photos and videos by title, date taken, file size, Search Bar resolution, camera brand, color label, rating, description or tag. Multi-Select Select multiple items at the same time. Network Locate compatible devices in different rooms over your home Media Player...
  • Page 290 Slideshow Play all of the photos in an album as a slideshow. You can also configure slideshow settings (including the speed, effect and music) by moving your mouse over the button and clicking "Slideshow Settings". Note : To stream media files to HDMI or Chromecast using the Network Media Player, the Media Streaming Add-On must first be installed in the App Center.
  • Page 291 Name Description Gallery/ Switch between Gallery mode or Manage mode. Manage Advanced Search for photos and videos by title, date taken, file size, Search Bar resolution, camera brand, color label, rating, description or tag. Network Locate compatible devices in different rooms over your home Media Player network.
  • Page 292 o Automatically create matching album: An album with the same name you specified in the file upload process will be automatically created under "Album" on the left panel after you upload photos. If this is disabled, only the physical folder will be created under your designated upload shared folder.
  • Page 293 Share Choose to share the selected items via email, on social networks, or via link. This will bring up Sharing Cart. For details on Sharing Cart, refer to the Sharing photos, videos, albums, or smart albums section in this chapter. Multi-Select Select multiple items at the same time.
  • Page 294 Smart Album: List all smart albums. Smart albums will only show photos or videos that match specific conditions chosen by users, such as today in history, random, tag and all files and can save you effort in managing photos. You can also right click on "Smart Album"...
  • Page 295 3. Right click on "Album" on the left panel > "Add Album" and specify to share the album with NAS users or with the public (if an album is shared with the public, photos in that album will be shown on the QTS login screen.) To manage albums, right click on an album and choose to download, remove, rename, share, stream, play as a slideshow, open, or configure its settings.
  • Page 296 Social network: Complete required fields (including shared way, social network, message, domain name), choose to use SSL, set the password and valid period and click "Create". Sharing link: Choose the link format and whether to create a secure link using SSL, set the password and valid period and click "Create".
  • Page 297 Operation Description Rotation(counter- Rotate the photo 90 degrees counter-clockwise (photos clockwise rotation only.) icon) View(eye icon) Launch the media viewer to view the photo (photos only.) Refer to the Viewing photos and videos section for more details. Information (i) Display file details, properties and a description of the photo (photos only.) View Launch the media viewer to view the photo (photos...
  • Page 298 Add to Transcode Convert the video to the following resolutions: 240P, 360P, 480P SD, 720P HD and 1080P Full HD (videos only.) Note: This feature is for the x86 series NAS only. Edit Edit the photo online using Pixlr Editor or Pixlr Express (photos only.) Rebuild thumbnail Rebuild thumbnail for selected photos or videos.
  • Page 299 Name Description Face Detection Enable Face Detection to show tagged faces. You can also manually add a face tag. Please refer to the Adding face tags to photos section for more details. Download Download the photo or video. For photos, there are four sizes: small, medium, large and original;...
  • Page 300 Miscellaneous Settings Set the currently displayed photo/video image as QTS wallpaper. Full Screen View the photo or play the video in the full screen mode. Return to Photo Close the photo/video viewer and return to Photo Station Station. Last Item/Next Item Play the last/next item.
  • Page 301 A slideshow is a collection of photos that are played in a sequential fashion at an interval in full screen mode for your photo enjoyment. To play photos or video images as slideshow, click the "Slideshow" button in Gallery mode to switch the viewing mode. Use the buttons on the menu bar for slideshow or album operations.
  • Page 302 To geotag a photo, right click on a photo and select "Set Coordinates" to set its coordinates (you can either type the coordinates or the location in the search box in the "View Map" dialog window.) Click "Save" after you finish the setting. To view photos on a map, click on the photos >...
  • Page 303 Photo and video files in Photo Station are listed and displayed according to shared folder privileges and media folders settings in the Media Library . For shared folder privileges, only users with an appropriate permission to a shared folder can view its contents in the Photo Station.
  • Page 304: Music Station

    8.6 Music Station Music Station (4.0) helps you create a personal music center on the cloud. This web- based application is designed for users to play music files on the NAS or a media server, listen to thousands of Internet radio stations, and share your music with your friends and families.
  • Page 305 named with the date that files are uploaded will be created on the NAS to store uploaded files (for "Songs", this newly created shared folder is located under the "Multimedia" folder; for "Private Collection", this shared folder is located under the "/ home"...
  • Page 306 Resizing Bar Drag to adjust the size of the thumbnails. Refresh Refresh the current page. Settings Set user privileges on file access, NAS audio output, Internet radio, or editing song information. Music Alarm Set music alarms. Help Show Help, Quick Start and About. Right Panel Show/Hide the left panel.
  • Page 307 Note : To stream media files to HDMI or Chromecast using the Network Media Player, the Media Streaming Add-On must first be installed in the App Center. Bonjour must be enabled when using multi-zone streaming. You can enable Bonjour in "Control Panel" > "Network Service" > "Service Discovery" > "Bonjour". Left Panel Songs, Artist, Album, and Genre: All authorized music files are listed here for users by the following categories: all songs, artist, album, genre and folder.
  • Page 308 Characters not allowed for "Playlists" include: / | \ : ? < > * " ' and $. Entries under "Recently Added" are listed based on the time they are scanned by the Media Library. Music Station only supports: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WAV, AIF, AIFF, and more. Right Panel Name Descriptions...
  • Page 309 and paste the URL link in the dialog window to your preferred applications. Using Music Sta tion Im port m usic file s Please refer to the Starting Music Station section. Creating and managing playlists To create a playlist, drag & drop music files in "Playlist" on the left panel, give that playlist a name and click "OK".
  • Page 310 To stream media files to HDMI or Chromecast, the Multimedia Extension Pack must first be installed in the App Center. Please check the QNAP website for supported USB speakers. Some models with 3.5mm audio output may not support USB audio output.
  • Page 311 title in the search bar or quickly listed in "My Favorites" on the left panel. Me dia Libra ry a nd Priv a c y Se ttings Music files in Music Station are listed and displayed according to shared folder privileges (media folders) and settings in the Media Library.
  • Page 312: Download Station

    8.7 Download Station Download Station is a web-based download tool that allows you to download files from the Internet through BT, PT, Magnet Link, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, Xunlei, FlashGet, qqdl as well as Baidu Cloud downloads and subscribe to RSS feeds. With the BT Search function, you can easily find BT seeds to download and make your NAS as 24/7 download center.
  • Page 313 Im porta nt: The Downloa d Sta tion is prov ide d for downloa ding a uthorize d file s only . Downloading or distributing unauthorized materials is against the law and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Users should be aware that they are subject to copyright restrictions and they will be held responsible for the consequences of their actions.
  • Page 314 Add a BT seed by entering the URL or upload a torrent file from the local PC. Start Start BT tasks. Pause Pause BT tasks Stop Stop BT tasks. Remove Remove BT tasks or remove BT tasks and their data Action Start all, pause all, or pause all download tasks for a specified time period, remove all completed tasks, remove all completed...
  • Page 315 Download Schedule: Select continuous download or specify the download schedule. When setting the download schedule, select "Full speed" to use the global speed limit (unlimited) for all the download tasks. Select "Limited" to apply the speed limit settings of the downloaded services. Notification: Select to send a notification by email when a download task completes (SMTP settings must be configured properly in "System Settings"...
  • Page 316 New BT sites, search engines and indexers can be added as an Add-on to enrich the possibilities of Download Station. Tip: You can click the following link to download the developer guide for creating Download Station Add-ons: http://download.qnap.com/dev/download-station-addon- developers-guide_v4.pdf File Hosting Account You can save the login information for up to 64 HTTP and FTP accounts.
  • Page 317 Adding downloa d ta sk(s) There are three ways to add download tasks: 1. Drag and drop BT/PT files from the local PC to Download Station or click "+" button to add BT/PT files or multiple URLs (HTTP/FTP/Magnet link.) 2. You can search for BT files using the BT search function to add download tasks. 3.
  • Page 318 To set download schedules, go to "Settings" > "Global" > "Download Schedule". After enabling the download schedule, select "Full speed", "Turn off", or "Limited" and then click the preferred time slots. Sending a notification after a download task is complete Go to "Settings"...
  • Page 319 Go to "Settings" > "BT" > "Bandwidth Limit">"Seeding Preferences". Change the "Share Ratio" to a smaller percentage or modify "Share Time" to shorten BT seeding time. Sharing by multiple users Administrators can grant Download Station access to NAS users, enabling friends and family members to enjoy the convenience brought by Download Station.
  • Page 320: Hybriddesk Station

    1. Se tting up the e nv ironm e nt of the H y bridDe sk Sta tion: C onne c t the NAS to the H DMI TV with a H DMI c a ble o Remote controller: There are 4 different ways to control the HybridDesk Station. QNAP remote controller...
  • Page 321 MCE remote controller USB keyboard or mouse Qremote: QNAP remote app, designed exclusively for the HybridDesk Station. Note : If you want to use Chrome, you must use the Qremote mouse function or use a USB mouse that is connected to the NAS.
  • Page 322 The HybridDesk Station will restart when formatting an USB external device. The first time Kodi is launched, it will index the "Multimedia" shared folder and it may consume a lot of system resources if the folder contains a lot of multimedia files.
  • Page 323 The second part is performed by the HybridDesk Station on your TV: 5. Turn on your TV and choose Kodi. 6. Choose "Pictures". 7. Select the "Multimedia" folder. 8. Double click the picture you just uploaded. Viewing Photos on your USB Device or Camera Steps: 1.
  • Page 324 Chrome Select the Chrome application at the main page of HybridDesk Station. You can surf the web like using a web browser on your PC. Note : If you want to use Chrome, you must use the Qremote mouse function or use a USB mouse that is connected to the NAS.
  • Page 325 Only the QNAP remote or MCE remote control is supported. NOT all of the TS- x69 models support the internal remote control and the TS-x70 models only support the MCE remote control. HDMI Audio Passthrough is currently not supported by the TS-x69 series.
  • Page 327 RM- IR001 MC E X B M IR002 Sta ti Power Power Power Mute Mute Mute Mute Numbe 0,1,2,3 0,1,2,3 0,1,2 ,4,5,6, ,4,5,6, ,3,4, 7,8,9 7,8,9 5,6,7 ,8,9 Vol+, Vol+, Vol+, Vol+, Vol- Vol- Vol- Vol-...
  • Page 328 List/ View Icon Search TV Out Setting Setti Shortc Red - Red - (Home) (Home) Green Green Vide (Video) (Video) Yellow Yellow Musi (Music) (Music Blue Blue Phot (Pictur (Pictur Video Bookm Favo Menu rite Repeat Repe ater Guide Help Record Previo Previou...
  • Page 329 Next Next Skip forw Go to Vide progr Info Info Info File info Play Home Contro Resum playi Return Retu Back Back Option More Play back Down Down Down Right Right Right Right Right Left Left Left Left Left...
  • Page 330 Video Move Move Play backw backw back ward Move Move forwar forwar forw Play Play Play Slow Slow Pause Pause Paus Stop Stop Stop Video Audio Audio Lang Settin List uage track Top/ Video Movi Menu List Subtitl Subtitl Subti track Zoom Pop up...
  • Page 331 Angle Angl Input Clear Clear (N/A) Enter Confi Switch 16:9 / Additiona l Re fe re nc e : How to use Surveillance Station (Local Display) in HD Station.
  • Page 332: App Center

    8.9 App Center The App Center is a platform for the distribution of NAS apps. Users can search for, install, remove and update apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers to expand services and add new features to the NAS.
  • Page 333 All Apps: List all Apps that can be installed on the NAS. QNAP Essentials: List Apps developed by QNAP. Recommended: List Apps recommended by QNAP (they could be either developed by QNAP or third party developers.) Beta Lab: Lists Apps that are currently in development.
  • Page 334 Offline Installation To install apps when the NAS is offline or to install beta apps that are not officially available on the QNAP App Center, users can download the application (*.qpkg) from the QNAP website (http://www.qnap.com/go/qpkg.html) or forum (http://forum.qnap. com/), unzip the files, and click "Install Manually" on the menu bar to install the Apps...
  • Page 335: Mobile Apps

    9. Mobile Apps QNAP has introduced a list of mobile apps to help users access their NAS with their mobile devices. The following are a list of benefits that QNAP mobile apps can bring you: Automatically update photos from your phones on your trip: When on vacation, photos on your mobile device can be automatically uploaded to your NAS, allowing you to focus on your photos instead of worrying about running out of space.
  • Page 336 A simple and intuitive interface makes management easy. Thumbnails help you identify file types at a glance and you can move, copy, rename, and delete files on your NAS without needing a PC. Downloa d Q m a na ge r Qmanager is a powerful management platform with a simple to use and intuitive interface that makes monitoring and managing your NAS from mobile devices amazingly easy.
  • Page 337 Downloa d Q re m ote Qremote is QNAP’s remote control for HD Station. Use Qremote to control HD Station from your mobile devices. Downloa d Q m usic Qmusic helps you enjoy the music collection on your NAS via your mobile devices at anytime, anywhere.
  • Page 338 Q photo Qphoto helps you enjoy your personal photo collection on your mobile devices at any time, from anywhere, without limits. Relive and share your special moments on the go. Downloa d Q ge t Qget allows you to manage all of the download tasks on your NAS using your mobile devices at anytime, anywhere.
  • Page 339 Vmobile is a mobile video surveillance application provided by QNAP that enables you to connect to and manage your video surveillance system from your mobile device at anytime from anywhere. Connect Vmobile to a NAS with Surveillance Station installed and you can monitor IP cameras and play recordings.
  • Page 340: Computer Utilities

    10. Computer Utilities QNAP constantly develops new ways for users to improve their NAS experience, and provides the following utilities to improve productivity: Qfinder Pro myQNAPcloud connect Qsync 2.0 NetBak Replicator Qget vSphere Client plug-in Qsnap Q finde r Pro Qfinder Pro is a utility, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, to quickly find and access a NAS on LAN.
  • Page 341 The NetBak Replicator helps you easily back up files from a Windows PC to the NAS, including entire disk drives, documents, pictures, music, videos, fonts, emails, and more. The operation is very simple. You can carry out backup tasks in just a few clicks using by setting real-time synchronization, scheduled backup and auto-backup from multiple PCs to the NAS.
  • Page 342: Nas Add-Ons

    11. NAS Add-ons The following NAS Add-ons (QPKG) are recommended to help you explore other NAS possibilities: Storage and Backup Backup Versioning – Beta Gmail Backup -Beta Hybrid Backup Sync - Beta Virtualization Container Station – Beta Virtualization Station - Beta Linux Station - Beta Productivity Notes Station - Beta...
  • Page 343 Some of the add-ons in this chapter are only supported by certain NAS models. Please refer to the software specification page on the QNAP website for further details. If a certain Add-on is not supported by your NAS, that Add-on will not be available when you search it in the App Center.
  • Page 344 C onta ine r Sta tion – B e ta Container Station integrates both LXC and Docker virtualization technologies. This enables the use of multiple, isolated Linux systems on the NAS. We have also engineered one-click download, install, and deployment of thin applications from the built-in Docker Hub Registry to make virtualization easier than ever.
  • Page 345 NAS to find desired files as soon as possible. The uniquely crafted QNAP TF- IDF algorithm actively predicts your results as you type for lightning speed.
  • Page 346 OceanKTV transforms your QNAP NAS into a high-quality karaoke machine. Just import your songs to the OceanKTV folder and start using it. A companion mobile app is also available to remotely control OceanKTV. Invite your friends to sing together now!
  • Page 347 Then you can access files from the myQNAPcloud website. CloudLink will select the best connection for you according to your network environment. In addition to the web-based connection, CloudLink also allows you to connect to your QNAP device with QNAP Mobile Apps Qfile, Qmanager and the PC utility Qsync. CloudLink makes remote connectivity so easy.
  • Page 348 Q’center is a central management platform that enables you to consolidate the management of multiple QNAP NAS. The Q’center web interface gives you the ease-of- use, cost-efficiency, convenience and flexibility to manage multiple NAS, across multiple sites, from any internet browser.
  • Page 349: Use The Lcd Panel

    12. Use the LCD Panel This feature is only provided by the NAS models with LCD panels. You can use the LCD panel to perform disk configuration and view system information. When the NAS has started up, you will be able to view the NAS name and IP address: For first-time installation, the LCD panel shows the number of hard drives detected and the IP address.
  • Page 350 When the configuration is finished, the NAS name and IP address will be shown. If the NAS fails to create the disk volume, the following message will be shown. *This feature is not supported by TS-110, TS-119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-410, TS-419P, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-419P+, TS-112, TS-212, TS- 412, TS-419U+, TS-412U.
  • Page 351 the Main Menu. The Main Menu consists of the following items: 1. TCP/IP 2. Physical disk 3. Volume 4. System 5. Shut down 6. Reboot 7. Password 8. Back TC P/IP In TCP/IP, you can view the following options: 1. LAN IP Address 2.
  • Page 352 the configuration. If there is more than one volume, press "Select" to view the information. The following table shows the description of the LCD messages for RAID 5 configuration. LC D Displa y Driv e c onfigura tion RAID5+S RAID5+spare RAID5 (D) RAID 5 degraded mode RAID 5 (B)
  • Page 353 You can enter a password of maximum 8 numeric characters (0-9). When the cursor moves to "OK", press "Enter". Verify the password to confirm the changes. B a c k Select this option to return to the main menu. Sy ste m Me ssa ge s When the NAS encounters an error, a message will be shown on the LCD panel.
  • Page 354 Vol1 Unmounted The disk volume (1) is unmounted. Vol1 Nonactivate The disk volume (1) is inactive.
  • Page 355: Gnu General Public License

    13. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007 Copyright © 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Pre a m ble The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works.
  • Page 356 Developers that use the GNU GPL protect your rights with two steps: (1) assert copyright on the software, and (2) offer you this License giving you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify it. For the developers' and authors' protection, the GPL clearly explains that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 357 To 'modify' a work means to copy from or adapt all or part of the work in a fashion requiring copyright permission, other than the making of an exact copy. The resulting work is called a 'modified version' of the earlier work or a work 'based on' the earlier work.
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