D-Link Express EtherNetwork DNS-120 User manual
DNS-120
Express EtherNetwork™
USB to Ethernet
Network Storage Adapter
5V 2.5ADC PowerAdapter
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DNS-120 Express EtherNetwork™USB to Ethernet
Network Storage Adapter
CD-ROM with Manual and Software
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
ratingwilldamageand voidthe
warrantyofthis product.
©2004D-LinkSystems,Inc.Allrightsreserved.Trademarksorregisteredtrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveholders.
Softwareandspecificationssubjecttochangewithout notice. DNS-120.009092004
• You must have an Ethernet Network and a USB storage device.
The DNS-120 is DHCP enabled by default. If a DHCP server is not detected on your
network, the DNS-120 will automatically configure itself with a static IP address of
192.168.0.101. Additional IP configuration is necessary if this default IP address is not
withintherangeof your existingnetwork.Please refer to thepage37 of the UserManual
ontheCD-ROM for details.
This product works with the following
operating system software:
Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows Me
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Hardware OverviewHardware Overview
Hardware OverviewHardware Overview
Hardware Overview
Ethernet Port: Connects to
your router or switch using
theincludedEthernet cable.
Receptorforthe
provided Power
Adapter
Power LED: Solid green
indicates a good power
sourceconnection.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Ethernet LED: Solid green
indicatesan Ethernetconnection.
Blinkinggreenindicatesactivityon
theEthernetnetwork.
USBLED:TheUSBLEDwillblinkgreenwhen
a USB drive is being connected. When the
USB drive is fully connected the USB LED
willappear solidgreen. TheUSB LEDblinks
redwhenthedriveis beingdisconnected.
USBPorts:Connects
your USB drives to
theDNS-120.
Disconnect button: Press this
button to safely disconnect USB
drivesfrom theDNS-120.
Resetbutton: Thisbutton
will restore the DNS-120
factory default settings.
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Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Attach the provided Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet Port on the
rear panel of the DNS-120.
Attach the Power Adapter to the
power receptor on the rear
panel of the DNS-120.
Attach the other end of the
provided Ethernet cable to an
available Ethernet port on your
router or switch.
Attach your USB drive(s) to the
USB port(s) on the rear panel of
the DNS-120.
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Configuring the DNS-120Configuring the DNS-120
Configuring the DNS-120Configuring the DNS-120
Configuring the DNS-120
Insert the DNS-120 CD-ROM into
yourCD-ROMdrive.
Click on Launch D-Link
Easy Search Utility
Select the DNS-120
Clickthe Configurationbutton
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Onceyouhavelogged in, the
Home screen will appear.
Click Run Wizard
Thelogonscreen willappear.
Type adminfortheUser
Name and leave the
Passwordfieldblank.
Click Config
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
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Click Next
Set up your new password.
You have the option to
establishapassword.Thereis
nopasswordby default.
Choose your Time Zone.
Select the appropriate time
zonefromthepull-downmenu.
Click Next
You will see the
followingscreen.
Click Next
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
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Select LAN Connection Type
Leave DHCP Client enabled if
your network contains a DHCP
server.Ifnot,selectStaticIPand
entertheIP addressinformation
tobe usedforthe DNS-120.The
IP address of the DNS-120
should be in the same range as
yournetwork.
Click Next
ClickRestart
Click Next
TheDNS-120Setup Wizardiscomplete! Pleaseclose allwebbrowser windows.Usethe
Easy Search Utility to locate and continue further configuration of the DNS-120.
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Configuring the DNS-120 (continued)
Set Additional Information
Enter the workgroup name of
your network. Enter a name for
theDNS-120.Enteradescription
forthe DNS-120.
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Disconnecting DrivesDisconnecting Drives
Disconnecting DrivesDisconnecting Drives
Disconnecting Drives
Mapping Drive LettersMapping Drive Letters
Mapping Drive LettersMapping Drive Letters
Mapping Drive Letters
Launch the D-Link Easy Search Utility as shown on page 4.
Selecttheappropriatefolder
listing.
Select a drive letter to assign.
Click theConnect button.
A message will appear indicating the
success of the operation.
• Press the Disconnect button on the rear panel of the DNS-120.
• The USB LED will flash red for a few seconds and turn off.
• You may now safelyremoveboth USB drives.
NOTE:Both drivesaredisconnected whenthe Disconnectbutton ispressed.Youmust
remove both drives from the USB ports. This is a safety feature to reduce the risk of
dataloss.Afterbothdrives havebeenremoved youmayreconnect adriveat anytime.
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Enabling FTP AccessEnabling FTP Access
Enabling FTP AccessEnabling FTP Access
Enabling FTP Access
Select the DNS-120
Click theConfiguration button
You can enableFTPaccess to allowInternet/Intranetusers FTPaccess tothedrive(s) or
folder(s) that you want to share.
Select the Advanced tab
Select theFTP Server button
Click the Open button
Unlessadditionalprecautionsaretaken,useofanFTPservertoaccessfilesoverthe
Internetdoesnotprovidesecureorencryptedtransmission.Itisrecommendedthat
theenduserutilizeaVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)toestablishasecureFTPsession.
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Enabling FTP Access (continued)Enabling FTP Access (continued)
Enabling FTP Access (continued)Enabling FTP Access (continued)
Enabling FTP Access (continued)
Select avolumeor folder
Click OK
The FTP Server Status is
displayed at the bottom of
the screen. Scroll down to
confirm the FTP Server has
beenstarted.
Pressapplyto save settings
and start the FTPserver.
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