QNAP TS-212P User Manual

QNAP Turbo NASSoftware User Manual(Version: 4.0)This manual is applicable to the following Turbo NAS models: TS-110, TS-112, TS-119P II,TS-120, TS-121

10 CE NOTICEQNAP Turbo NAS models comply with different CE compliance classes. Please refer to thetable below for details.NAS ModelsFCCCETS-EC1679U-RP

1004.2.2 RAID Management*Online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, and RAID recovery are notsupported by one-bay NAS models, TS-21

101Click “Change” for the first hard drive to be replaced. Follow the instructions to proceed.Tip: After replacing the hard drive, the description fie

102When the description displays “Please remove this drive”, remove the hard drive from theNAS. Wait for the NAS to beep twice after removing the hard

103After rebuilding has completed, repeat the steps above to replace other hard drives.After changing the hard drives and disk rebuilding has complete

104The process may take from hours to tens of hours to finish depending on the drive size.Please wait patiently for the process to finish. Do NOT turn

105Migrate (Online RAID Level Migration)During the initial setup of the TS-509 Pro, you bought a 250GB hard drive and configuredit as single disk. The

106Plug in the new 250GB hard drives to drive slots 2 and 3 of NAS. The NAS will detect thenew hard drives. The status of the new hard drives is “Unmo

107Go to “Storage Manager” > “RAID Management”, click “Migrate” from the “Action.”Select one or more available drives and the migration method. The

108Note that all the data on the selected hard drive will be cleared. Click “OK” to confirm.When migration is in process, the required time and total

109Use Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level MigrationScenario You had a tight schedule to set up a file server and an FTP server. Howe

11TS-869LClass BClass BTS-669LClass BClass BTS-569LClass BClass BTS-469LClass BClass BTS-269LClass BClass BTS-419P IIClass BClass BTS-219P IIClass BCl

110Add a hard driveFollow the steps below to add a hard drive member to a RAID 5 or RAID 6 diskconfiguration.1. Make sure the status of the RAID 5 or

111Configure Spare DriveYou can add a spare drive to or remove a spare drive from a RAID 5, 6, or 10configuration.Follow the steps below to use this f

112BitmapBitmap improves the time for RAID rebuilding after an unexpected error, or removing orre-adding a member hard drive of the RAID configuration

113Recover (RAID Recovery)RAID Recovery: When the NAS is configured as RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 and anynumber of hard drives is unplugged from the NA

114Read OnlyProtection (forimmediatedata backup &hard drivereplacement)N/AN-1, bad blocksfound in thesurviving harddrives of thearray.N/AN-2, bad

115Set/Cancel Global SpareA global spare drive replaces a failed hard drive in any RAID 1, 5, 6, 10 disk volumes onthe NAS automatically. When the sam

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117Further inform ation about RAID m anagem ent of the NAS:The NAS supports the following actions according to the number of hard disk drives anddisk

118RAID 5 * 61Add hard drivememberRAID 5 * 7RAID 5 * 62Add hard drivememberRAID 5 * 8RAID 5 * 71Add hard drivememberRAID 5 * 8RAID 6 * 41Add hard driv

119RAID 1 * 21Online RAID capacityexpansionRAID 1 * 2RAID 5 * 31Online RAID capacityexpansionRAID 5 * 3RAID 5 * 41Online RAID capacityexpansionRAID 5

121.3 Symbols in this DocumentWarningThis icon indicates the instructions must be strictly followed.Failure to do so could result in injury to human

120Single * 12Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 5 * 3Single * 13Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 5 * 4Single * 14Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 5 * 5Single

121RAID 1 * 23Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 5 * 5RAID 1 * 24Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 5 * 6RAID 1 * 25Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 5 * 7RAID 1

122RAID 5 * 35Online RAID levelmigrationRAID 6 * 8

1234.2.3 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.TMonitor the hard disk drives (HDD) health, temperature, and the usage status by HDD S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis

1244.2.4 Encrypted File SystemThis 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+, T

125How to use the data encryption feature on QNAP Turbo NASThe disk volumes on the NAS can be encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption for databreach pro

1261. Install the new hard drive(s) on the NAS.2. Login the NAS as an administrator. Go to Storage Manager” > “VolumeManagement”.3. Click “Create”.

1272. Check the drive for the intended volume.

1283. Select “Yes” for the “Encryption” option and enter the encryption settings. Thenclick “Create” to create the new encrypted volume.

129Note that all the data on the selected drives will be DELETED! Please back up the databefore creating the encrypted volume.You have created an encr

131.4 Safety Information and Precautions1. The NAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC–40ºC and relativehumidity of 0%–95%. Please make su

130the lock icon in the Status column is not encrypted.Behavior of an encrypted volum e upon system rebootIn this example, we have two encrypted disk

131There are four options to manage the encryption key:Change the encryption keyDownload the encryption key fileRemove the saved keySave the encryptio

132To unlock your volume, first click “Unlock this device”.Choose to either input the encryption password, or use the encryption key file that hasbeen

133If the encryption password or the key file is correct, the volume will be unlocked andbecome available.

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1354.2.5 iSCSIPortal ManagementTarget ManagementAdvanced ACLLUN Backup136144170173

1364.2.5.1 Portal ManagementThe NAS supports built-in iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) service forserver clustering and virtualized en

137iSCSI Quick Configuration WizardA maximum of 256 iSCSI targets and LUNs can be created. For example, if you create100 targets on the NAS, the maxim

1383. Select to create an iSCSI target with a mapped LUN, an iSCSI target only, or aniSCSI LUN only. Click “Next.”4. Create iSCSI target with a mapped

1396. Enter the target name and target alias. You may check the options “Data Digest”and/or “Header Digest” (optional). These are the parameters that

142. Getting StartedNew NAS users are advised to follow the steps below one by one to complete their NASinstallation. For users who already own a QNA

1407. Enter the CHAP authentication settings. If you enter the username and passwordsettings under “Use CHAP authentication” only, only the iSCSI targ

141Create an iSC SI LUN.An iSCSI LUN is a logical volume mapped to the iSCSI target. Select one of the followingmodes to allocate the disk space to th

1423. When the target and the LUN have been created, click “Finish”.4. The target and LUN are shown on the list under the “Target Management” tab.

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1444.2.5.2 Target ManagementCreate iSCSI targetsThe description below applies to non Intel-based NAS models running firmware version3.3.0 or later and

1453. Select the allocation method. Enter the name of the LUN, select the LUN directory,and specify the capacity for the LUN. Click “Next.”

1464. Select the target to map the LUN to (optional step).5. Confirm the settings and click “Next.”6. When the LUN has been created, click “Finish” t

1477. The LUNs created can be mapped to and unmapped from the iSCSI target anytime.You can also unmap the LUN from a target and map it to another targ

148ItemStatusDescriptioniSCSI targetReadyThe iSCSI target is ready but noinitiator has connected to it yet.ConnectedThe iSCSI target has been connecte

149Modify the target settings: target alias, CHAP information, and checksumsettings.Modify the LUN settings: LUN allocation, name, disk volume directo

152.1 Hardware InstallationAfter unpacking the NAS from the package, please first follow the instructions below toinstall your hardware: 1. Install t

150Switch LUN mappingThe description below applies to non Intel-based NAS models running firmware version3.3.0 or later and Intel-based NAS models run

1513. Select the target to map the LUN to and click “Apply”4. The LUN is mapped to the target.

152After creating the iSCSI targets and LUN on the NAS, you can use the iSCSI initiatorinstalled on your computer (Windows PC, Mac, or Linux) to conne

153iSCSI LUN capacity expansionThe NAS supports expanding the capacity of an iSCSI LUN. To do so, follow the stepsbelow.1. Locate an iSCSI LUN on the

1543. Click “Apply” to save the settings.Note: An iSCSI LUN must be mapped to an iSCSI target before increasing thecapacity.

155Optimize iSCSI performanceIn the environments that require high performance storage, such as virtualization, usersare recommended to do the followi

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157Before you start to use the iSCSI target service, make sure you have created an iSCSItarget with a LUN on the NAS and installed the correct iSCSI i

158You may click “Advanced” to specify the logon information if you have configured theauthentication otherwise simply click “OK” to continue.

159Upon successful logon, the status of the target now shows “Connected”.After the target has been connected Windows will detect its presence and trea

162.1.1 Hard Disk Drive Compatibility ListHard Disk Drive Compatibility ListThis product works with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives and/o

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161This section shows you how to use Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator on Mac OS to add theiSCSI target (QNAP NAS) as an extra partition. Before you start to

162Follow the screen instructions and enter the server address, iSCSI target port number(default: 3260), and CHAP information (if applicable). Click “

163All the available iSCSI targets on the NAS will be shown. Select the target you would liketo connect and click “Add”.

164You can configure the connection properties of the selected iSCSI target in the “Setup”tab.

165Click the “Status” tab, select the target to connect. Then click “Login” to proceed.

166The first time you logon to the iSCSI target, a popup message will be shown to remindyou the disk is not initialized. Click “Initialize…” to format

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168This section shows you how to use Linux Open-iSCSI Initiator on Ubuntu to add theiSCSI target (QNAP NAS) as an extra partition. Before you start to

169You 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

172.1.2 Checking System StatusLED Display & System Status OverviewLEDColourLED StatusDescriptionSystemStatusRed/GreenFlashes green andred alterna

1704.2.5.3 Advanced ACLThe description below applies to non Intel-based NAS models running firmware version3.3.0 or later and Intel-based NAS models r

171If no LUN masking policy is specified for a connected iSCSI initiator, the default policy willbe applied. The system default policy allows read and

172Note: Make sure you have created at least one LUN on the NAS before editing thedefault LUN policy.Hint: How do I find the initiator IQN?Start Micro

1734.2.5.4 LUN BackupThe NAS supports backing up iSCSI LUNs to different storage locations (Windows, Linux,or local shared folders), restoring the LUN

1743. Select the source LUN for backup. If an online LUN is selected, the NAS will createa point-in-time snapshot for the LUN automatically.

1754. Specify the destination where the LUN will be backed up to. The NAS supports LUNbackup to a Linux share (NFS), a Windows share (CIFS/SMB), and a

1765. Enter a name of the backup LUN image or use the one generated by the NAS.Select the subfolder where the image file will be stored. Select to use

1776. Specify the backup schedule. The options available are:NowHourlyDailyWeeklyMonthlyClick “Next”.

1787. The settings will be shown. Enter a name for the job or use the one generated bythe NAS. Click “Next.”

1798. Click “Finish” to exit.

18LEDColourLED StatusDescriptionOffAll the hard disk drives on the NAS are instandby mode.LANOrangeOrangeThe disk data is being accessed from thenetwo

1809. The backup job is shown on the list.ButtonDescriptionStart the job immediately.Stop the running job.Edit the job settings.View the job status an

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182Restore an iSC SI LUN1. To restore an iSCSI LUN to the NAS, go to “Storage Manager” > “iSCSI” > “LUNBackup”. Click “Create a job”.2. Select “

1833. Specify the protocol, IP address/host name, and folder/path of the restore source.Click “Test” to test the connection. Then click “Next”.

1844. Browse and select the LUN image file. Click “Next.”

1855. Select the destination.Overwrite existing LUN: Restore the iSCSI LUN and overwrite the existing LUN on theNAS. All the data on the original LUN

1866. The settings will be shown. Enter a name for the job or use the one generated bythe NAS. Click “Next”.

187 7. Click “Finish” to exit.

188The restore job will be executed immediately.ButtonDescriptionStop the running job.Edit the job settings.View the job status and logs.

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19Pro, TS-870 Pro, TS-870U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TS-1270U-RP,TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, and TS-EC1279U-RP.**TS-210, TS-212, TS-219,

190Create an iSC SI LUN SnapshotBefore creating an iSCSI LUN snapshot, make sure at least one iSCSI LUN and one iSCSItarget has been created on the NA

1913. Select an iSCSI LUN on the NAS. Only one snapshot can be created for each iSCSILUN. Click “Next”.

1924. Enter a name for the LUN snapshot or use the one generated by the NAS. Selectan iSCSI target where the LUN snapshot is mapped to. Click “Next”.

1935. Specify the snapshot schedule and the snapshot duration. The snapshot will beremoved automatically when the snapshot duration is reached.

1946. The settings will be shown. Enter a name for the job or use the one generated bythe NAS. Click “Next”.

1957. Click “Finish” to exit.

1968. The snapshot will be created immediately. The status and duration will be shownon the list.9. Go to “iSCSI” > “Target Management”, the snapsh

197Target List. Use iSCSI initiator software to connect to the iSCSI target and accessthe point-in-time data on the snapshot LUN. For the information

198Manage LUN Backup/Restore/Snapshot by Com m and LineQNAP NAS users can execute or stop the iSCSI LUN backup, restore, or snapshot jobs onthe NAS by

1994. Input the command “lunbackup”. The command usage description will be shown.5. Use the lunbackup command to start or stop an iSCSI LUN backup, re

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20Alarm Buzzer The alarm buzzer can be disabled in “Control Panel” > “System Settings” > “Hardware” >“Buzzer”.Beep soundNo. of Tim esDescript

2004.2.6 Virtual DiskYou can use this function to add the iSCSI targets of other QNAP NAS or storage serversto the NAS as the virtual disks for stora

201Enter the target server IP and port number (default: 3260). Click “Get Remote Disk”.Select a target from the target list. If authentication is requ

202Enter a name for the virtual disk. If the target is mapped with multiple LUNs, select a LUNfrom the list. Make sure only this NAS can connect to th

203The storage capacity of your NAS has been expanded by the virtual disk. You can go to“Privilege Settings” > “Share Folders” to create new shared

204 (Edit)To edit a virtual disk name or the authentication information of aniSCSI target. (Connect)To connect to an iSCSI target. (Disconnect)To disc

2054.3 NetworkT CP/IP(i) IP AddressConfigure the TCP/IP settings, DNS Server and default Gateway of the NAS on thispage. Click to edit the network

206Under the Network Parameters tab on the TCP/IP Property page, configure the followingsettings:Network SpeedSelect the network transfer rate accordi

207designed to enhance Ethernet networking throughput and reduce the CPU utilization oflarge file transfers by enabling more efficient larger payloads

208Note: The VLAN feature is supported by Intel-based NAS models only. Please visit http://www.qnap.com for details.DHCP ServerA DHCP (Dynamic Host Co

209WINS Server (optional): WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) resolves Windowsnetwork computer names (NetBIOS names) to IP addresses, allowing Win

212.2 Software InstallationAfter installing the NAS hardware, proceed to software installation. There are threeapproaches for software installation:

210Primary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.Secondary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.Note:Plea

211(iv) Port TrunkingApplicable to NAS models with two or more LAN ports only.The NAS supports port trunking which combines two Ethernet interfaces in

2122. 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

2134. Click “here” to connect to the login page.5. Click the Edit button under “IP Address” to edit the network settings.Note: Make sure the Ethernet

214FieldDescriptionSwitch RequiredBalance-rr(Round-Robin)Round-Robin mode is good for general purposeload balancing between two Ethernetinterfaces. Th

215IEEE 802.3ad(Dynamic LinkAggregation)Dynamic Link Aggregation uses a complexalgorithm to aggregate adapters by speed andduplex settings. It utilize

216Wi-FiTo connect the NAS to a Wi-Fi network, plug in a wireless dongle into a USB port of theNAS. The NAS will detect a list of wireless access poin

217 (Edit)To edit the connection information. You may also select toconnect to the Wi-Fi network automatically when it is inrange. (Disconnect)To disc

218You can view the status of the configured network profiles.MessageDescriptionConnectedThe NAS is currently connected to the Wi-Fi network.Connectin

219You can choose to connect to an ad hoc network in which you can connect to anywireless devices without the need for an access point.Enter the netwo

222.2.1 Online InstallationFollow the steps in this section to complete online installation for your NAS. 1. Go to http://start.qnap.com and click “S

220Note: The WEP key must be exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters; or exactly 10 or 26hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F).If you have trouble connecting

221Click “Finish” after the NAS has added the Wi-Fi network.To edit the IP address settings, click . You can select to obtain the IP addressautomatica

222If the Wi-Fi connection is the only connection between the NAS and the router/AP, youmust select “WLAN1” as the default gateway in “Network” > “

223IPv6The NAS supports IPv6 connectivity with “stateless” address configurations and RADVD(Router Advertisement Daemon) for IPv6, RFC 2461 to allow t

224IPv6 Auto ConfigurationIf an IPv6 enabled router is available on the network, select this option to allow the NASto acquire the IPv6 address and th

225Service BindingThe NAS services run on all available network interfaces by default. To bind the servicesto one or more specific network interfaces

226Note: After applying the service binding settings, the connection of the currentlyonline users will be kept even if they were not connecting to the

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228DDNS ServiceTo allow remote access to the NAS using a domain name instead of a dynamic IPaddress, enable the DDNS service.The NAS supports the DDNS

2294.4 SecuritySecurity LevelSpecify the IP address or the network domain from which the connections to the NASare allowed or denied. When the connec

233. Connect the network and power cables of your NAS, turn on the Turbo NAS andclick “Next”. 4. Click the operating system your computer is running o

230Netw ork Access ProtectionThe network access protection enhances system security and prevents unwantedintrusion. You can block an IP for a certain

231Certificate & Private Key The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a protocol for encrypted communication between theweb servers and the web browsers f

2324.5 HardwareConfigure the hardware functions of the NAS.GeneralEnable configuration reset switchWhen this function is turned on, you can press the

233trunking mode will be reset to “Active Backup (Failover)”.System port: 8080 (system service port).Security level: Low (Allow all connections).LCD p

234sockets, both PSU will supply the power to the NAS (applied to 1U and 2U models). Turnon the redundant power supply mode in “System Settings” >

235BuzzerEnable alarm buzzerTurn on this option to allow the alarm buzzer to beep when certain system operations(startup, shutdown, or firmware upgra

236Write CacheBetter write performance can be obtained when this option is enabled. Please not thatan unexpected system shutdown might cause incomplet

237Smart FanSmart Fan Configuration:Enable smart fan (recommended)Select to use the default smart fan settings or define the settings manually. Whenth

2384.6 PowerYou can restart or shut down the NAS, specify the behavior of the NAS after a powerrecovery, and set the schedule for automatic system po

239for details.

245. Click “Get Qfinder” to download the QNAP Qfinder utility (For Mac users, please skipto Step 19 .)6. Launch the QNAP Qfinder installer from your c

240Wake-on-LAN (WOL)Turn on this option to allow the users to power on the NAS remotely by Wake on LAN.Note that if the power connection is physically

241Pow er RecoveryConfigure the NAS to resume to the previous power-on or power-off status, turn on, orremain off when the AC power resumes after a po

242Pow er ScheduleSpecify the schedule for automatic system power on, power off, or restart. Weekdaysstand for Monday to Friday; weekend stands for Sa

2434.7 NotificationSMT P ServerThe NAS supports email alert to inform the administrator of system errors and warning.To receive the alert by email, c

244SMSC ServerConfigure the SMSC server settings to send SMS messages to the specified phonenumber(s) from the NAS. The default SMS service provider i

245Alert NotificationSelect the type of instant alert the NAS will send to the designated users when systemevents (warning/error) occur. E-m ail Notif

2464.8 Firmware UpdateLive UpdateSelect “Automatically check if a newer version is available when logging into the NASweb administration interface” t

247Firmw are Update Note: If the system is running properly, you do not need to update the firmware.Before updating the system firmware, make sure the

248The NAS firmware can be updated by the QNAP Qfinder. Follow the steps below:1. Select a NAS model and choose “Update Firmware” from the “Tools” men

249Note: The NAS servers of the same model on the same LAN can be updated by theFinder at the same time. Administrator access is required for system u

257. Read the license agreement, check “I accept the terms of the License Agreement,”and click “Next”.

2504.9 Backup/RestoreBackup/Restore SettingsBack up System SettingsTo back up all the settings, including the user accounts, server name, networkcon

251Restore to Factory DefaultTo reset all the system settings to default, click “RESET” and then click “OK”.Caution: When “RESET” is pressed on this p

2524.10 External DeviceExternal StorageUSB PrinterUPS253261289

2534.10.1 External StorageThe NAS supports external USB and eSATA storage devices* for backup and datastorage. Connect the external storage device to

254It may take tens of seconds for the NAS server to detect the external USB or eSATAdevice successfully. Please wait patiently.FormatThe external sto

255The device will be “Ready” after disk initialization.Eject“Eject” offers two different options. “Disconnect disk partition” allows you to remove as

256Management” will appear. Click this button to manage the encryption password/key, orlock or unlock the device.Lock the deviceNote: The external sto

257Unlock the device1. To unlock an encrypted external storage device, click “Encryption Management”. 2. Select “Unlock this device”. Click “Next”.

2583. 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 t

2593. Select to change the encryption password or download the encryption key file tothe local PC. Click “Next”.Data Sharing

268. Click “Next”.9. Click “Install”.

260Disk usage settings for 1-drive models.Select one of the following settings for an external storage device connected to a 1-drive NAS:Data sharing:

2614.10.2 USB PrinterThe NAS supports network printing sharing service over local network and the Internet inWindows, Mac, and Linux (Ubuntu) environ

262Note: Please connect a USB printer to the NAS after the software configuration iscompleted.The NAS does not support multifunction printer.The file

263Settingsclick “Settings” to configure basic settings of the printer.Stop printer sharing and clear print spoolSelect this option to temporarily dis

264printer has reached the maximum number of printer jobs.Enter IP addresses or dom ain names to allow or deny printing accessTo allow or deny particu

2654.10.2.1 Setting up Printer Connection in Windows 7The following description applies to Windows 7.Follow the steps below to set up your printer con

2663. In the Add printer wizard, click “Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer”.4. While Windows is searching for available network printers, cl

2675. Click “Select a shared printer by name”, and then enter the address of the networkprinter. The address is in the following format – http://NAS_I

2686. The wizard will prompt you for the correct printer driver. You may also downloadthe latest printer driver from the manufacturer’s website if it

269Click “Finish” to exit the wizard.9. The new network printer is now available for printing.

2710. Click “Finish”.11. Launch the QNAP Qfinder from your desktop.

2704.10.2.2 Setting up Printer Connection in Windows XPFollow the steps below to set up your printer connection.Method 11. Enter \\NAS IP in Windows E

2719. Click “Create a new port” and select “Local Port” from the drop-down menu. Click“Next”.10. Enter the port name. The format is \\NAS IP\NAS namep

2724.10.2.3 Setting up Printer Connection in Mac OS 10.6If you are using Mac OS 10.6, follow the steps below to configure the printer function ofthe N

2734. The USB network printer will be listed via Bonjour. Select the default printer driveror you may download and install the latest one from the pri

2745. Additional options may be available for your printer. Click “Continue”.6. The new network printer is now available for printing.

2754.10.2.4 Setting up Printer Connection in Mac OS 10.5If you are using Mac OS X 10.5, follow the steps below to configure the printer functionof the

2764. Select the NAS workgroup and find the printer name.

2775. Enter the username and password to login the printer server on the NAS.6. Select the printer driver.

2787. After installing the printer driver correctly, you can start to use the printer.

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2812. The Quick Setup Wizard will be launched automatically. Please confirm that the IPaddress shown up on the dialog window matches the Turbo NAS you

2804.10.2.5 Setting up Printer Connection in Mac OS 10.4If you are using Mac OS 10.4, follow the steps below to configure the printer function ofthe N

2814. Press and hold the “alt” key on the keyboard and click “More Printers”concurrently.5. In the pop up window:

282Select “Advanced”*. Select “Windows Printer with SAMBA”.Enter the printer name.Enter the printer URI, the format is smb://NAS IP/printer name. The

283Note: The network printer service of the NAS supports Postscript printer on Mac OSonly.

2844.10.2.6 Setting up Printer Connection in Linux (Ubuntu 10.10)If you are using Linux (Ubuntu 10.10), follow the steps below to configure the printe

2854. Before you continue, you may click “Verify” to test the printer connection.5. The operating system starts to search for the possible driver list

2866. Select the printer driver from the built-in database, or search online.7. Choose the correct printer model and driver. Depending on the printer,

2878. You can rename this printer or enter additional information. Click “Apply” to exitand finish.9. The network printer is now available for printin

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2894.10.3 UPSBy enabling the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) support, you can protect your NASfrom abnormal system shutdown caused by power disrup

2915. Confirm the setup details and click “Next”.16. The wizard will proceed to finish the installation process.

290Standalone m ode – SNMPTo operate under SNMP standalone mode, follow the steps below:1. Make sure the NAS is connected to the same physical network

291network master mode, plug in the USB cable on the UPS to the NAS and follow the stepsbelow:1. Make sure the NAS (the “UPS master”) is connected to

292Network slave m odeA network UPS slave communicates with network UPS master to receive the UPS status.To set up your NAS with UPS as network slave

293Event Logs”.During a power loss, the NAS will wait for the specified time you enter in the “UPSSettings” before powering off or entering auto-prote

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2954.11 System StatusSystem InformationView the summary of system information such as the server name, memory, firmware andsystem up time on this pag

296Netw ork StatusView the current network settings and statistics on this page and they are displayedbased on network interfaces. click the up arrow

297System ServiceView the current settings of system services provided by the NAS on this page.

298Hardw are InformationView basic hardware information of the NAS on this page.

299Resource MonitorYou can view the CPU usage, disk usage, and bandwidth transfer statistics of the NASon this page.CPU Usage: This tab shows the CPU

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3017. Click “Finish” to complete the installation process and open the NAS login page.

300Disk Usage: This tab shows the disk space usage of each disk volume and its sharedfolders.

301Bandwidth Usage: This tab provides information about bandwidth transfer of eachavailable LAN port of the NAS.Process: This tab shows information ab

3024.12 System LogsSystem Event LogsThe NAS can store 10,000 recent event logs, including warning, error, and informationmessages. If the NAS does no

303System Connection LogsThe NAS supports recording HTTP, FTP, Telnet, SSH, AFP, NFS, SAMBA, and iSCSIconnections. Click “Options” to select the conne

304The file-level access logs are available on this page. The NAS will record the logs whenusers access, create, delete, move, or rename any files or

305Online UsersThe information of the on-line users connecting to the NAS by networking services isshown on this page.Tip: Right click a log to discon

306Syslog Client ManagementSyslog is a standard for forwarding the log messages on an IP network. Turn on thisoption to save the event logs and connec

307Advanced Log SearchAdvanced log search is provided to search for system event logs, system connectionlogs and online users based on user preference

3085. Privilege SettingsUsersUser GroupsShare FoldersQuotaDomain Security309325327363365

3095.1 UsersThe NAS has created the following users by default:adminThe administrator “admin” has full access to system administration and all shared

3118. Key in the user ID and password entered in the “Confirm the setup information”page.19. Click “Get Qfinder” to download the QNAP Qfinder utility

310PasswordThe password is case-sensitive and supports maximum 16 characters. It isrecommended to use a password of at least 6 characters.

311Create a UserTo create a user on the NAS, click “Create a User”.Follow the instructions of the wizard to complete the details.

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313Create Multiple Users1. To create multiple users on the NAS, click “Create Multiple Users”.2. Click “Next”.3. Enter the name prefix, e.g. test. Ent

3140001 and the number of users to be created, e.g. 10. The NAS creates ten usersnamed test0001, test0002, test0003…test0010. The password entered her

3155. Specify the folder settings.6. You can view the new users created in the last step. Click “Finish” to exit thewizard.

3167. Check that the users have been created.8. Check that the shared folders have been created for the users.

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318Import/Export UsersYou can import users to or export users from the NAS with this function.Note: The password rules (if applicable) will not be app

319Note that the quota settings can be exported only when the quota function is enabled in“Privilege Settings” > “Quota”.Import users:Before you im

3221. Execute the QNAP Qfinder and connect to the NAS.

3202. Select “Import user and user group settings”. Select the option “Overwriteduplicate users” to overwrite existing users on the NAS. Click “Browse

3214. The imported user accounts will be shown.The NAS supports importing user accounts from TXT, CSV or BIN files. To create a list ofuser accounts w

3221. Open a new file with a text editor.2. Enter a user's information in the following order and separate them by “,”:Username, Password, Quota

323BIN (Exported from the NAS)The BIN file is exported from a QNAP NAS. It contains information including username,password, quota, and user group. T

324Home FoldersEnable Home Folders to create a personal folder to each local and domain user on theNAS. Users can access their folders “home” via Micr

3255.2 User GroupsA user group is a collection of users with the same access right to the files or folders.The NAS has created the following user gro

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3275.3 Shared FoldersShared FoldersYou can create multiple shared folders on the NAS and specify the access rights of theusers and user groups to the

3281. To create a shared folder, click Create > “Shared Folder”.2. Click “Next”.

3293. Enter the folder settings.Folder name: Enter the share name. The share name does not support " / \ [ ] : ; | =, + * ? < > ` 'Dis

3322. Start the Web Installation step.

330“Restrict the access of Recycle Bin to administrators only for now”, once enabled, willensure that files deleted and moved to the Network Recycle B

3315. If you select to specify the access right by user or user group, you can select togrant read only, read/write, or deny access to the users or us

3326. Confirm the settings and click “Next”.

3337. Click “Finish” to complete the setup.

334To delete a shared folder, select the folder checkbox and click “Remove”. You can selectthe option “Also delete the data. (Mounted ISO image files

335IconDescription (Folder property)Edit the folder property. Select to hide or show the networkdrive, enable or disable oplocks, folder path, comment

336Folder PermissionsConfigure folder and subfolder permissions on the NAS. To edit basic folder permissions,locate a folder name in “Privilege Settin

337Click “Add” to select more users and user groups and specify their access rights to thefolder. Click “Add” to confirm.

338Click “Remove” to remove any configured permissions. You can select multiple items byholding the Ctrl key and left clicking the mouse. Click “Apply

339

3423. Key in the user ID and password entered in the “Confirm the setup information”page.

340Subfolder PermissionsThe NAS supports subfolder permissions for secure management of the folders andsubfolders. You can specify read, read/write, a

341The shared folder name and its first-level subfolders are shown on the left. The userswith configured access rights are shown in the panel, with sp

342Note: If you have specified “deny access” for a user on the root folder, the user will notbe allowed to access the folder and subfolders even if yo

343Specify other permissions settings below the folder permissions panel.

344Guest Access Right: Specify to grant full or read only access or deny guest access.Owner: Specify the owner of the folder. By default, the folder o

345apply to the subfolders of the selected folder even if the options “Apply changes tofiles and subfolders” and “Apply and replace all existing permi

346Special Permission: This option is only available for root folders. Select this optionand choose between “Read only” or “Read/Write” to allow a use

347

348Microsoft Networking Host Access ControlThe NAS folders can be accessed via Samba connection (Windows) by default. You canspecify the IP addresses

349Specify the allowed IP addresses and host names. The following IP address and hostname are used as example here: IP address192.168.12.12192.168.*.*

352.2.2 Cloud InstallationFollow the steps in this section to complete cloud installation for your NAS. 1. Connect your NAS to the Internet, and on y

350Question m ark (?)Use a question mark (?) as a substitute for only one character. For example, test?.domain.local includes the following:test1.doma

351ISO Shared FoldersYou can mount the ISO image files on the NAS as ISO shares and access the contentswithout disc burning. The NAS supports mounting

3523. The image file will be mounted as a shared folder of the NAS. Enter the foldername.

3534. Specify the access rights of the NAS users or user groups to the shared folder.You can also select “Deny Access” or “Read only” for the guest ac

3545. Confirm the settings and click “Next”.

3556. Click “Finish”.

3567. After mounting the image file, you can specify the access rights of the users overdifferent network protocols such as SMB, AFP, NFS, and WebDAV

357The NAS supports mounting ISO image files by the File Station. Please refer to thechapter on File Station for details.

358Folder AggregationYou can aggregate the shared folders on Microsoft network as a portal folder on the NASand let the NAS users access the folders t

3594. Click (Link Configuration) and enter the remote folder settings. Make sure thefolders are open for public access.

363. Enter the cloud key (cloud key can be found from the sticker on top of your QNAPNAS) and click “Enter”.

360Note: If there is permission control on the folders, you need to join the NAS and theremote servers to the same AD domain.5. Upon successful connec

361Advanced Perm issions“Advanced Folder Permissions” and “Windows ACL” provide subfolder and file levelpermissions control. They can be enabled indep

362ProtocolsPerm issionOptionsHow to ConfigureAdvanced FolderPermissionsFTP, AFP, FileStation, Samba3 (Read, Read &Write, Deny)NAS web UIWindows A

3635.4 QuotaTo allocate the disk volume efficiently, you can specify the quota that can be used byeach user. When this function is enabled and a user

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3655.5 Domain SecurityThe NAS supports user authentication by local access right management, MicrosoftActive Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008), an

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3675.5.1 Joining NAS to Active Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008)Active Directory is a Microsoft directory used in Windows environments to centrall

3683. Go to “Privilege Settings” > “Domain Security”. Enable “Active Directoryauthentication (domain member)”, and enter the AD domain information.

369The AD user entered here must have the administrator access right to the ADdomain.WINS Support: If you are using a WINS server on the network and t

37Note: If you encounter the “Device not found” message on screen, please make sure1) your NAS has been powered on; 2) the network cable is connected

370Join the NAS to Active Directory (AD) by Quick Configuration WizardTo join the NAS to an AD domain by the Quick Configuration Wizard, follow the st

3714. Select a domain controller from the drop-down menu. The domain controller isresponsible for time synchronization between the NAS and the domain

3725. Upon successful login to the domain server, the NAS has joined to the domain.Click “Finish” to exit the wizard.6. Go to “Privilege Settings” >

373Windows 2003The AD server name and AD domain name can be checked in “System Properties”.a. In Windows 2003 servers, the AD server name is “node1” N

374Windows Server 2008Check the AD server name and domain name in “Control Panel” > “System”.a. This is the AD server name.b. This is the domain na

375Windows 7If you are using a Windows 7 PC which is not a member of an Active Directory, whileyour NAS is an AD domain member and its firmware versio

3764. Select the “Local Security Setting” tab, and select “Send LM & NTLMv2 – useNTLMv2 session security if negotiated” from the list. Then click

377Verifying the settingsTo verify that the NAS has been joined to the Active Directory successfully, go to“Privilege Settings” > “Users” and “User

3785.5.2 Connecting NAS to an LDAP DirectoryLDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. It is a directory that can storethe information of

379LDAP Server Host: The host name or IP address of the LDAP server.LDAP Security: Specify how the NAS will communicate with the LDAP server:oldap://

38Note: Before proceeding to Step 4, please be sure to activate your myQNAPcloudaccount after your account registration is confirmed (an email will be

3804. Click “Apply” to save the settings. Upon successful configuration, the NAS will beable to connect to the LDAP server.5. Configure LDAP authentic

381oLDAP Domain Authentication: Only LDAP users can access the NAS via MicrosoftNetworking.6. When the NAS is connected to an LDAP server, the adminis

382Technical requirem ents of LDAP authentication with Microsoft Networking:Required items to authenticate the LDAP users on Microsoft Networking (Sam

383FAQ of the LDAP server.The samba.schema file is required and can be found in the directory examples/LDAP inthe Samba source distribution.Example fo

3846. Network ServicesWin/Mac/NFSFTPTelnet/SSHSNMP SettingsService_DiscoveryNetwork_Recycle_BinQsync385393396397399401403

3856.1 Win/Mac/NFSMicrosoft Netw orkingTo allow access to the NAS on Microsoft Windows Network, enable file service forMicrosoft networking. Specify

386To use this option, enable LDAP authentication and specify the settings in “PrivilegeSettings” > “Domain Security”. When this option is enabled,

387Allow only NTLMv2 authentication:NTLMv2 stands for NT LAN Manager version 2. When this option is turned on, login to theshared folders by Microsoft

388Apple Netw orkingTo connect to the NAS from Mac, enable Apple Filing Protocol. If the AppleTalk networkuses extended networks and is assigned with

389Enter the connection information in the “Server Address” field, such as “afp://YOUR_NAS_IP_OR_HOSTNAME”. Here are some examples:afp://10.8.12.111af

396. Install a hard drive on your Turbo NAS if you have not already done so.7. Click “Begin” to install firmware on your Turbo NAS.

390connect to the NAS via Apple Filing Protocol, the server address should start with“afp://”. To connect to the NAS via Microsoft Networking, please

391NFS ServiceTo connect to the NAS from Linux, enable NFS service.To configure the NFS access right to the shared folders on the NAS, go to “Privileg

392No limit: Allow users to create, read, write, and delete files or folders in the sharedfolder and any subdirectories.Read only: Allow users to read

3936.2 FTPFT P ServiceWhen you turn on FTP service, you can specify the port number and the maximumnumber of users that are allowed to connect to the

394the server.

395AdvancedPassive FTP Port Range:You can use the default port range (55536-56559) or specify a port range larger than1023. When using this function,

3966.3 Telnet/SSHTurn on this option to connect to the NAS by Telnet or SSH encrypted connection (onlythe “admin” account can login remotely). Use Te

3976.4 SNMP SettingsEnable SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) service on the NAS and enter thetrap address of the SNMP management stations (SN

398Community (SNMP V1/V2)An SNMP community string is a text string that acts as apassword. It is used to authenticate messages that aresent between th

3996.5 Service DiscoveryUPnP Discovery ServiceWhen an UPnP device is added to the network, the UPnP discovery protocol allows thedevice to advertise

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408. Click “Start” to start the quick setup. 9. Confirm all details and click “Proceed”.

400BonjourBy broadcasting the network service(s) with Bonjour, your Mac will automaticallydiscover the network services, such as FTP, running on the N

4016.6 Network Recycle BinThe Network Recycle Bin keeps the deleted files on the NAS. Within each shared folder, adedicated folder by the name @Recyc

402To permanently delete a file in the recycle bin, right click the file in the @Recycle folderand select “Del (from recycle)”.To empty the recycle bi

4036.7 QsyncQsync is a cloud based file synchronization service empowered by QNAP Turbo NAS.Simply add files to your local Qsync folder, and they wil

404systems.)For mobile devices, please download and install Qfile (available for iOS or Androidoperating systems.) 3.Login the NASAfter installing the

405 Note: If the ports have been changed for NAS connection, please add the port numberafter the IP address; otherwise, please only enter an IP addres

406Start using Qsync Double click the Qsync shortcut on the Windows desktop to open the Qsync local folder.Click the Qsync icon on the taskbar at bott

407SynchronizationThere are several methods you can synchronize your files. Qsync will automaticallysynchronize the files among your computers or mobi

408Note: If files are “dragged and dropped” to the Qsync folder, they will be moved to theQsync folder, instead of being copied into the folder, if th

409SharingShare files by download linksYou can share files by sending file download links to those who haven’t installed Qsync.For Windows: 1. Right c

4110. Follow the onscreen instructions.

410For the NAS, right click the file that you would like to share in the Qsync folder withinthe File Station and click “Share”.For mobile devices, lau

411in the folder, other members can receive the file.Steps:1. Create user accounts in the NAS for each group member.2. Have the Qsync utility installe

412All members in the group will receive a file sharing invitation. Once accepted, the groupmembers can start to access this shared folder.Note: The t

413Remote accessAccess the NAS over the InternetTo connect to a remote NAS (over the Internet), the administrator is required toconfigure the device n

4141. Install Qfile on your mobile devices by following instructions outlined in the Qsyncpage on the NAS or find it on the App Store.2. Launch Qfile.

415Note: If files uploaded before are deleted from the Camera Uploads folder, the Qfile willnot upload those copies in the photo library again.

416Click the Qsync icon on the taskbar to see the management functions: 1. Add files and view the synchronization result on the NAS:a. Open the Qsync

4174. Preference:a. General:i. Link Status: Show the current status. Click “Logout” to change users. ii. Network Recycle Bin: Browse or recover files

418b. Sync:i. Selective Synchronization: Select the folder to synchronize to thecomputers. ii. Do not remove any files on the NAS when synchronizing:

419 c. Policy: i. Conflict Policies: The policies for handling the name conflicts between theQsync server (NAS) and clients after it is back online fr

4211. Click “Connect and Login QTS”.12. Key in the user ID and password to login your Turbo NAS.

420 d. Email: i. Set up E-mail: Set up an email account for sharing file links. You can use theNAS SMTP server settings (for NAS administrators only)

421e. Advanced: i. Import photos and videos: Import photos and videos when an USB externaldevice is connected. This feature only applies to photos and

422

423Managing or monitoring Qsync status via w eb brow serLogin the NAS via a web browser and click the Qsync button.1. Overview: Provide links to insta

424i. If users login from their PC, the name of the device will be shown as theircomputer name.ii. If users login from Qfile, the name of the device w

425and are shared by others. 6. Shared File Links: List the status of shared links.

4267. ApplicationsStation_ManageriTunes ServerDLNA Media ServerMedia_LibraryWeb_ServerLDAP ServerVPN ServiceMySQL ServerSyslog ServerAntivirusRADIUS

4277.1 Station ManagerThe Station Manager is an integrated control panel for all QNAP Stations and they can beenabled or disabled here. Photo Station

428Please note that the Photo Station can only be launched after it is enabled in theStation Manager. For details on the Photo Station, please refer t

429Music StationCheck “Enable Music Station” to enable this station and click the links below to directlylogin to the application. Please note that th

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430Multimedia StationCheck “Enable Multimedia Station” to enable this station and click the links below todirectly login to the application. To schedu

431File StationCheck “Enable File Station” to enable this station and click the links below to directlylogin into the application. Please note that th

432Dow nload StationCheck “Enable Download Station” to enable this station and click the links below todirectly login to the application. Please note

433Surveillance Station ProCheck “Enable Surveillance Station” under “Settings” to enable this station and click thelinks below to directly login to t

434For step-by-step tutorial on adding extra channels, please refer to the QNAPwebsite (Resource > Tutorials > “How to support additional record

4357.2 iTunes ServerThe MP3 files on the Qmultimedia/Multimedia folder of the NAS can be shared to iTunesby this service. All the computers with iTun

436Connect the PC and the NAS to the same LAN and run iTunes on the PC. Find the NASname under “SHARED” and start to play the music files or playlists

4377.3 DLNA Media ServerQNAP Turbo NAS supports two types of DLNA Media Servers: QNAP Media Server andTwonky Media DLNA Server.QNAP Media Server is d

438After configuring the settings, you can upload MP3, photos, or video files to the specifiedfolders on the NAS.Note: If you upload multimedia files

4397.4 Media LibraryThe Media Library service can scan multimedia files, such as photos, music and videosfrom designated media folders and index them

442.2.3 CD InstallationFollow the steps in this section to complete CD installation for your NAS. 1. Install the QNAP Qfinder from the product CD-ROM

440If the media library is not enabled, services like the Photo Station and MusicStation, as well as the DLNA Media Server will not function properly.

441Media FolderBy default, there are two folders which will be scanned for multimedia files (Multimediaand Home). Click “Add” to add another folder to

442T ranscode SettingAll ongoing transcoding tasks can be managed here. The transcoding service is enabledby default and can transcode video files to

443T ranscode RecordsA list of transcoded video files, their status and the time the transcoding task is finishedare listed here. Click “Clear records

4447.5 Web ServerWeb ServerThe NAS supports Web Server for web sites creation and management. It also supportsJoomla!, PHP and MySQL/SQLite to establ

4454.Upload the HTML files to the shared folder (Qweb/Web) on the NAS. The file index.html, index.htm or index.php will be the home path of your web p

446WebDAVWebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a set of extensions to theHTTP(S) protocol that allow the users to edit and manage

447Next, mount the shared folders of the NAS as the shared folders on your operatingsystems by WebDAV.

448Windows XP:1. Right click “My Computer” and select “Map Network Drive…”2. Click “Sign up for online storage or connect to a network server”.3. Sele

4494. Enter the URL of your NAS with the folder name. Note that you should put a “#” keyat the end of the URL. Click “Next”. Format: http://NAS_IP_or_

452.3 Getting UtilitiesQNAP has prepared a number of practical and useful utilities to enhance your NASexperiences. After setting up your NAS, please

4505. Enter the username and password which has the WebDAV access right to connectto the folder.6. Type a name for this network place.

4517. The network place has been created and is ready to be used.

4528. Now you can connect to this folder anytime through WebDAV. A shortcut has alsobeen created in “My Network Places”.

453Windows VistaIf you are using Windows Vista, you might need to install the “Software Update for WebFolders (KB907306)”. This update is for 32-bit W

4543. Select “Choose a custom network location”.

4554. Enter the URL of your NAS with the folder name.Format: http://NAS_IP_or_HOST_NAME/SHARE_FOLDER_NAME

4565. Enter the username and password which has the WebDAV access right to connectto this folder. 6. Type a name for this network location.

4577. The Web folder has been successfully created.

4588. You can locate the web folder in the “Network Location” section in “Computer”.

4599. You can connect to the folder though this link via HTTP/WebDAV.

46Browse the CD-ROM and access the following contents:Quick Installation Guide: View the hardware installation instructions of the NAS.Install QNAP Qf

460Mac OS XFollow the steps below to connect to your NAS via WebDAV on Mac OS X.Client Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.1)1. Open “Finder

4614. You can also find the mount point in the “SHARED” category in Finder and make itone of the login items.Note that the instructions above are base

462UbuntuFollow the steps below to connect to your NAS via WebDAV on Ubuntu.Client Operating System: Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop1. Open “Places” > “Connect

4633. This WebDAV connection has been established successfully, a linked folder will becreated on the desktop automatically.

464MySQL ManagementInstall phpMyAdmin software and save the program files in the Web or Qweb share of theNAS. You can change the folder name and conne

4657.5.1 Virtual HostVirtual host is a web server technique that provides the capability to host more than onedomain (website) on one physical host o

4663. Enter the host name and specify the folder (under Web or Qweb) where the web fileswill be uploaded to.4. Specify the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) fo

4678. Create a folder for each website (site1_mysite, site2_mysite, and www_mysite2) andstart transferring the website files to the corresponding fold

468http://site2.mysite.comhttp://www.mysite2.comYou should see the Joomla!, phpBB3, and WordPress web pages, respectively.

4697.6 LDAP ServerThe LDAP server of the NAS allows the administrator to create users to access multipleNAS servers with the same username and passwo

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470Once you have created the LDAP users, the NAS can be joined to the domain. You canset the permissions of the LDAP users and allow them to be authen

471Groups”. You can also set the folder permission for the domain users or groups.4. Join a Second NAS to LDAP Domain: You can join multiple NAS serv

472Back up/Restore LDAP DatabaseTo back up the LDAP database on the NAS, select “Back up Database” and specify thebackup frequency, destination folder

4737.7 VPN ServiceThe NAS supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) service for users to access the NAS andresources on a private network from the Inter

474PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is one of the most commonly usedmethods for VPN connection. It is natively supported by Windows, Mac

475Note: To connect to the PPTP server on the Internet, the PPTP passthrough optionson some routers have to be opened. PPTP uses only port TCP-1723; f

4766. Connect to the private network by a VPN client: Now you can use your VPN clientto connect to the NAS via the VPN service.

477VPN Client SetupPPTP on Windows 71. Go to “Control Panel” > “Network and Sharing Center”. Select “Set up a newconnection or network”.2. Select “

4783. Select “Use my Internet connection (VPN)”.4. Enter the MyQNAPcloud name or the WAN IP of the NAS and enter a name of theconnection. Then click “

4795. Enter your username and password which is added from the NAS for VPN access.Click “Connect”.

482.4 Connecting to NAS Shared FoldersConnecting to NAS shared folders in WindowsConnecting to NAS shared folders in Mac or Linux4954

480PPTP on Mac OS X 10.71. Choose “Apple menu” > “System Preferences”, and click “Network”.2. Click “Add (+)” at the bottom of the list, and choose

4813. Choose the VPN type according to the settings of the NAS to connect. Enter theservice name.

4824. In “Server Address”, enter the myQNAPcloud name or the WAN IP of the NAS. In“Account Name”, enter your username which is added from the NAS.

4835. Click “Authentication Settings”, and enter the user authentication information givenby the network administrator.

4846. After entering the user authentication information, click “OK”, and then click“Connect”.

485PPTP on iOS 51. Go to “Settings” > “General” > “Network”, select “VPN”.2. Select “Add VPN Configuration”. 3. Select “PPTP”, and enter the Des

4864. Return to “Settings” > “General” > “Network” > “VPN”, and enable “VPN”.

487OpenVPN on Windows1. Download OpenVPN from http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html2. Install OpenVPN client on Windows. The default

4886. Run OpenVPN.OpenVPN on Mac1. Download the disk image of OpenVPN client from http://code.google.com/p/tunnelblick/2. Launch Tunnelblick.3. Downlo

4897.8 MySQL ServerNote: To use this feature on the TS-x39/509/809 series, please update the systemfirmware with the image file enclosed in the produ

492.4.1 Connecting to NAS shared folders in WindowsFor Windows operating systems, there are two methods to connect to shared folders ofthe NAS:A. QNA

490

4917.9 Syslog ServerServer SettingsTo configure the NAS as a Syslog server and allow it to receive Syslog messages fromthe clients, enable Syslog Ser

492Em ail Notification:The NAS supports sending email alert to dedicated email addresses (maximum 2,configured in “System Settings” > “Notification

493Alert emails will be sent when Syslog messages of levels1-4 are received.Crit2Critical: critical conditions.Alert emails will be sent when Syslog m

494Filter SettingsThis feature should only be operated by system administrators who are familiar withSyslog filters.Follow the steps below to create S

4953. The filters will be shown on the list. The NAS will only receive the Syslog messagesthat match the filters which are in use.ButtonDescriptionEna

496

497Syslog View erUse the web-based Syslog viewer to view the available Syslog messages on the NAS.Select to view the latest logs or the logs in a part

4987.10 AntivirusOverviewUse the antivirus feature to scan the NAS manually or on recurring schedule and delete,quarantine, or report files infected

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503. Enter the username and password to connect to the NAS and click “OK”.4. Select a drive in the OS to map the folder chosen in Step 2 and click “Fi

500Scan JobsThe NAS supports manual and scheduled scanning of all or specific shared folders. Up to64 schedules can be created and maximum 5 scan jobs

5013. Multiple shared folders can be selected. To remove a shared folder, click next tothe share name. Click “Next”.

5024. Define the schedule for the scan job. Click “Next”.5. Select to scan all the files in the shared folder(s) or quick scan to scan onlypotentially

5036. Enable other scan options:Specify the maximum file size (1-4096 MB) allowed for scanning.To scan compressed files in the shared folder(s), enabl

5047. Specify the actions to take when infected files are found. Only report the virus: The virus scan reports are recorded under the “Reports” tab.No

5058. The scan job will run according to the specified schedule.

506ButtonDescriptionRun the scan job now.Stop the scan job.Edit the scan job settings.Download the last virus scan summary. The file can be opened by

507ReportsView or download the reports of the latest scan jobs on the NAS.ButtonDescriptionDownload the virus scan report. The file can be opened by a

508QuarantineThis page shows the quarantined files on the NAS. Users can manually delete or restorethe quarantined files, or restore and add the files

5097.11 RADIUS ServerThe NAS can be configured as a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service)server to provide centralized authentication,

515. The mapped folder will appear when opening the File Explorer.

5103. Enter the client information and click “Apply”.4. The clients are shown on the list.

5115. Create RADIUS users and their password in “RADIUS Server” > “RADIUS Users”. Theusers will be authenticated when trying to access the network

5127. Specify to grant dial-in access to local NAS users. Enable this option to allow thelocal NAS users to access the network services through the RA

5137.12 TFTP ServerConfigure the NAS as a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server for configurationmanagement of network devices and remote netw

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5158. QNAP ApplicationsBackup_StationmyQNAPcloud_ServiceFile_StationPhoto_StationMusic_StationMultimedia_StationDownload_StationHD_StationSurveillanc

5168.1 Backup StationBackup ServerRemote ReplicationCloud BackupExternal Backup517526550557

5178.1.1 Backup ServerRsync ServerEnable Rsync server to configure the NAS as a backup server for data backup from aremote Rsync server or NAS server

518RTRR ServerTo allow real-time or schedule data replication from a remote server to the local NAS,select “Enable Real-time Remote Replication Server

519Enter an IP address or specify a range of IP addresses by entering the IP and subnetmask. Select the access right “Read Only” or “Read/Write”. By s

52Note: Alternatively, you can use the Storage Plug & Connect Wizard to connect NASshared folders. The steps: 1) Launch the QNAP Qfinder; 2) Selec

520

521Time MachineYou can enable Time Machine support to use the NAS as a backup destination of multipleMac by the Time Machine feature on OS X.To use th

5222. Enter the Time Machine password. The password is empty by default. 3. Select a volume on the NAS as the backup destination.4. Enter the storage

5232. Select the TMBackup on your NAS from the list and click “Use for Backup”.3. Enter the username and password to login the QNAP NAS. Then click “C

5244. Upon successful connection, the Time Machine is switched “ON”. The availablespace for backup is shown and the backup will start in 120 seconds.T

525Volume (drop down menu on top right side of the screen): Display Time Machinebackup tasks stored in the volume.Name: The name of the Time Machine b

5268.1.2 Remote ReplicationNAS to NAS and Rsync The NAS data can be backed up to a remote NAS or Rsync server by Rsync remotereplication. If the back

5274. Specify the local folder by clicking the Source folder box. After expanding andlocating the folder, double click the folder to set it as the dir

5285. Specify the destination folder Destination folder box. Locate the folder in the foldertree and double click the folder to set it as the director

529Select to replicate the data immediately or specify the backup schedule.7. Specify other options as follows for the remote replication job by click

53Default password: admin3. You can upload files to the shared folders.

530Enable encryption: Select this option to execute encrypted remote replication. Notethat you must turn on “Allow SSH connection” in “Network Service

531IconDescriptionStart a replication job immediately.Stop a running replication job.View Rsync logs (replication results).Edit a replication job.Disa

532Enable replication schedule.To configure the timeout and retry settings of the replications jobs, click “Options”.Timeout (second): Specify a timeo

533RTRR Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) provides real-time or scheduled data replicationbetween the local NAS and a remote NAS, an FTP server, or

5341. To create a real-time or scheduled remote replication, click “Create a ReplicationJob”.2. When the wizard shows up, click “Next”.3. Select the s

535Synchronize data from a local folder to another local folder or an external driveClick “Next”.4. Enter the IP address or host name. Select the serv

536Remote replication to FTP serverSpecify the port number and if you want to enable FTP with SSL/TLS (Explicit) forencrypted data transfer. If the FT

537Remote replication to NAS with RTRR serviceEnter the IP address of the RTRR service-enabled server. Specify the connection portand select whether o

538Note: If a folder or its parent folder or child folder has been selected as the source ordestination in a folder pair of a replication job, you can

5397. Choose between real-time and scheduled synchronization. Real-timesynchronization copies files that are new, changed, and renamed from the source

542.4.2 Connecting to NAS shared folders in Mac or LinuxMac UsersThere are two methods to connect shared folders on a NAS: A. Using QNAP Qfinder B.

540Daily: Specify the time when a daily backup should be executed, e.g. 02:02 everyday.Weekly: Select a day of the week and the time when a weekly bac

541Ignore symbolic links: Select this option to ignore symbolic links in the pair folder.Extended attributes: Select this option to keep the informati

54210. Enter a job name. Click “Next”.

54311. Confirm the settings and click “Next”.12. Click “Finish” to exit the wizard.

544IconDescriptionEnable connection to a remote server.Start a replication job.Stop connection to a remote server or external drive.Stop a replication

545Edit the connection settings of a remote server.Edit the settings of a replication job.Delete connection settings to a remote server.Delete a repli

546Specify the replication policy in “Policy” and filter settings in “Filter”. These will becomethe default settings for all RTRR replication jobs.

547

548Download replication job logsTo view the status and logs of a replication job, click .You can view the details of a replication job.You can view t

549

553. Select the folder you want to mount and click “OK”.4. The folder is mounted.

5508.1.3 Cloud BackupAmazon S3Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is an online storage web service offered by AWS(Amazon Web Services). It provides a

5514. Specify the local directory on the NAS for replication.5. Enter the replication schedule.6. Click “Finish”. The replication job will be executed

552ElephantDriveTo use ElephantDrive Service, select “Enable ElephantDrive Service”. Enter your emailand password for the ElephantDrive service. If yo

553Login your ElephantDrive account. You can manage the backup and restore jobs on thewebsite (https://www.elephantdrive.com/qnap).

554SymformTo use Symform cloud backup, go to “Backup Station> Cloud Backup > Symform”. Click“Get Started Now” to install Symform. The NAS will d

555Check your email to get the activation code and finish the setup.Configure Symform according to the instructions.When done, the folders chosen duri

556After Symform is activated, you will be able to see the device configuration. Click “CloudDashboard” to have access to Symform Cloud Dashboard and

5578.1.4 External BackupExternal DriveThe NAS supports real-time and scheduled data backup between the internal disksvolumes on the NAS and external

5584. Select the backup locations.a. Select an external disk volume* from the drop-down menu. The NAS supportsEXT3, EXT4, FAT, NTFS, and HFS+ file sys

5595. Select the source and destination folders for backup. Then click “Add”. Up to 5folder pairs can be created. Click “Next”.

56B. Connect to Server1. Choose “Go” > “Connect to Server”.2. Enter the NAS IP address.

560Note: If a folder or its parent folder or child folder has been selected as the source ordestination in a folder pair of a backup job, the same fol

561executed.Monthly: Select a day of the month and the time when a monthly backup should beexecuted.Auto-Backup: Execute data backup automatically eve

5628. Create filters for the backup job.File size: Specify the minimum and maximum size of the files to be copied.File date/time: Specify the date and

563 9. Enter a name for the backup job. A job name supports up to 63 characters; itcannot start or end with a space. Click “Next”.

56410. Confirm the settings and click “Next”.

56511. Click “Finish” to exit the wizard.

56612. The backup job and the status will be shown on the list. ButtonDescription

567Start a backup job.Stop a backup job.Edit the settings of a backup job.View the job status and logs.Download the logs of a backup job.Delete a back

568Under “Event Logs” you can select to enable “Download Detailed Logs” and specify themaximum file size of the log file. Select to send an email aler

569default settings for all the backup jobs.

573. Enter your login ID and password.4. Select the folder you want to mount and click “OK”.

570Download Backup Logs1. To download the logs of a backup job, make sure the option “Download DetailedLogs” in “Options” > “Event Logs” has been e

5712. Click in “Action” column of a backup job.3. Go to “Job Logs” and click “Download Logs”. The log file can be opened by MicrosoftExcel or any ot

572USB One Touch CopyEnable the USB one touch copy button to back up data from the front USB drive to theNAS or vice versa. This feature is not suppor

573For customized backup configuration, please select “USB One Touch Copy.”USB One Touch C opyBackup direction: From the front USB drive to the NAS or

574the backup date (YYYYMMDD). If there are two or more backups on the same day,the directory will be named with YYYYMMDD-1, YYYYMMDD-2... and so on.B

575Copy” page.4. Connect the USB device, for example, digital camera or flash, to the front USB portof the NAS.5. Press the Copy button once. The data

5768.2 myQNAPcloud ServiceThe myQNAPcloud service is a function which provides host name registration, mappingof the dynamic NAS IP to a domain name,

577

578myQNAPcloud w izardThe first time you use the myQNAPcloud service, you are recommended to use the myQNAPcloud wizard to complete the settings. Foll

5793. Fill out all required fields, agree to the terms and conditions and click “Next” tocreate a myQNAPcloud account (or, click “Sign in myQNAPcloud

585. The folder is mounted.Linux UsersOn Linux, run the following command:m ount -t nfs <NAS IP>:/<Shared Folder Nam e> <Directory to M

5804. Enter a name to register your NAS and click “Next”.

5815. The wizard will configure your router automatically.

5826. Review the summary page and click “Finish” to complete the wizard.

583 7. If any of the settings is unsuccessful, follow the instructions provided totroubleshoot the issues. After the wizard is finished, a confirmatio

584

585Manage and configure your myQNAPcloud accountClick “Manage myQNAPcloud Account” on top of the page after launching myQNAPcloudor log into your acco

586Or, select “My Account” to check your profile, change your password and monitor youraccount activity.

587

588

589Access NAS services via the myQNAPcloud w ebsiteTo access the NAS services via the myQNAPcloud website, specify the NAS youregistered with in the s

59Note: You must login as the “root” user to initiate the above command.Login the NAS with the specified user ID, use the mounted directory to connect

590Note: For configuration on private NAS services, please refer to the DDNS/Cloud Portalsection later in this chapter.

591Auto Router ConfigurationIn “Remote Access Services” > “Auto Router Configuration”, you can enable or disableUPnP port forwarding. When this opt

592If the UPnP router is incompatible with the NAS, click and then click “UPnP RouterCompatibility Feedback...” (http://www.qnap.com/go/compatibilit

593Note: If more than two NAS are connected to one UPnP router, please specify a differentport for each NAS. If the router does not support UPnP, user

594DDNS/Cloud Portal With the Cloud Portal, web-based NAS services such as web administration, Web Server,Multimedia Server, and File Station, can be

595Note that if a disabled NAS service is published, the service will not be accessible eventhe corresponding icon is shown on myQNAPcloud website (ht

596Select the connection method: the myQNAPcloud Connect (VPN) utility and/ormyQNAPcloud website. Click “Apply”.Click “Apply” to save the settings.

597To send the instructions of the myQNAPcloud service to users via email, select the user(s) and click the “Send Invitation” button.Note: To use this

598CloudLink (Beta)The CloudLink is a new service provided by QNAP for remote access to your QNAP NASover the network without changing the settings of

5998.3 File StationThe File Station allows the users to access the NAS on the Internet and manage the filesby a web browser. Before getting startedEn

61.1 Legal Notice and DisclaimerThank you for choosing QNAP products! This user manual provides detailed instructionsof using the Turbo NAS (network-

602.5 Connecting to NAS by Web BrowserTo connect to the NAS by a web browser, follow the steps below:1. Enter http://NAS IP:8080 or use the QNAP Qfin

600You can upload, download, rename, move, copy, or delete the files and folder on theNAS.Uploading filesTo use this feature, install Adobe Flash plug

6011. Select a folder and click .2. Click “Browse” to select the file(s).3. Select to skip or overwrite the existing file(s) in the folder.4. Click

602Downloading files1. Select a file or folder to download.2. Right click the mouse and select “Download” to download the file. Please note that ifall

603Renaming files or folders: 1. Select a file or folder to rename.2. Right click the mouse and select “Rename” to rename the file.3. Enter the new fi

604Moving files or folders1. Select the files or folders to move.2. Right click the mouse and select “Move”.3. Select the destination folder. Click “O

6053. Confirm to delete the file or folder.

606Transcoding files1. Select a media file.2. Right click the mouse and select “Add to Transcode”.3. Confirm to transcode the file.Playing media files

6072. The built-in QNAP Media Viewer will open to play the file.

608Extracting files1. To extract a zipped file on the NAS, right click the zipped file and select “Extract”.2. Select the files to extract and configu

609

613. The NAS Desktop will show up.

610File/Folder searchThe File Station supports smart search of files, sub-folders, and folders on the NAS. Youcan search a file or folder by all or pa

611Mount ISO SharesTo mount an ISO file on the NAS as a shared folder, follow the steps below:Locate the ISO file on the NAS. Right click the file and

612The ISO share will appear on the folder list. You can access the contents of the ISOimage file. You can login the NAS web interface with an adminis

613Set file/folder level permissionYou can set file or folder level permissions on the NAS by the File Station. Right click afile or folder and select

614If a folder is selected, you can choose “Apply changes to folder(s), subfolder(s) and file(s)” to apply the settings to all the files and subfolder

615Select the users and user groups and specify the Read and Write rights. Click “Add”.

616To remove the permissions on the list, select the user(s) or user group(s) and click -.

617You can also define the file and folder owner by clicking . Select a user from the listor search a username. Then click “Set”.The following option

618to configure folder permissions and subfolder permissions in “Privilege Settings” > “SharedFolders”.Only the owner can delete the contents: When

619Sharing FilesTo share the files on the NAS by the File Station, right click the file(s) and select“Share”.Note: This feature can only be used by ad

622.6 Migrating from Old NASUsers can migrate their QNAP NAS to another Turbo NAS model with all the data andconfiguration retained by simply install

620To share the links by emails, select “Share the download links through email” and enterthe contents. Click “Create”.

621Note: To use this function, the mail server settings must be properly configured in“System Settings” > “Notification” > “SMTP Server”.Confirm

622Note: Up to 1000 sharing links are supported.

6238.4 Photo StationThe Photo Station is a web album for organizing and sharing photos and videos with yourfriends, family, and the world. After uplo

624chapter on Media Library .The Photo Station supports the following file format:ImagesBMP (Intel-based NAS only), RAW, GIF, PNG, JPG, and JPEGVideoF

625

626Menu BarIconDescriptionSearch photo and video files in the Media Library by title,photo date, tag, rating, or color label.Switch between the thumbn

627Note: The folders “Multimedia” and “Home Folder” are set as the media folder for photos,pictures and videos by default.Please note that the “Multim

628add them to a slideshow. Right click a slideshow to rename or download thatslideshow. Click to delete a slideshow. click a slideshow and then o

629

63The Multimedia Station, Download Station, iTunes Server, and DLNA Media Serverfeatures will be removed after migrating the non-TS-x79 models to the

630Photo and video operationsRight click a photo or video, a drop down menu will show up, and users can choose toperform a desired action from the lis

631Color-label the photo.To tag, rate or color label multiple photos or videos, first click on top of the screenor hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard

632Photo and video viewing mode Double click a photo to switch to the viewing mode. Photo viewing modeVideo viewing modeUse the buttons on the menu b

633Rotate the photo counter-clockwise by 90 degrees (for photos only.)Rotate the photo clockwise by 90 degrees (for photos only.)Play the last photo o

634Playing slideshowsSelect an album or slideshow and click to switch to the viewing mode. Use the buttons on the menu bar for slideshow or album op

635Set the slide speed.

636Geotagging photosTo geotag a photo, first select a photo, click “Large Map” under the EXIF tab. Enter the name of the location in the search bar on

637Media Library and Privacy SettingsPhoto and video files in the Photo Station are listed according to shared folder privileges(media folders) and se

6388.5 Music StationThe Music Station helps you create a personal music center on the cloud. This web-based application is designed for users to play

639

64Follow 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 tray

640Menu BarIconDescriptionSearch music files in the Media Library by artist, album, or title.Switch between the thumbnail browsing mode ( ), detailbro

641Left Panel Songs, Artist, Album, Genre, and Folder: All authorized music files are listed here forusers by the following categories: all songs, art

642> * " ' and $.Entries under “Recently Added” are listed based on the time they are scanned bythe Media Library. The Music Station o

643music files in their “/home” folder to hide them from other users. For details on the mediafolder settings, please refer to the chapter on Media Li

6448.6 Multimedia StationThe Multimedia Station is a web-based application for viewing the photos, playing musicand videos on the NAS by a web browse

645Note: The admin login information of the Multimedia Station is the same as that of theNAS web login.The Multimedia Station consists of the Media Ce

646Media CenterThe folders and multimedia files of the default shared folder (Qmultimedia/Multimedia) ofthe Multimedia Station are shown in Media Cent

647Set Album Cover*You can set up the album cover for each album/directory by specifying onephoto in the album/directory.CoolirisBrowse your photos in

648Playing musicClick an MP3 file to play the music by a web browser. When you click a music file in afolder, all the other supported music files in t

649Viewing image filesWhen viewing an image file, click “EXIF” to view the detailed information such as filename, size, date, and aperture. To add a c

653. QTS Basics and DesktopIntroducing QTSUsing QTS Desktop6670

650Setting background musicTo set the background music of an image file or a folder of image files, make sure youhave created a playlist in “Control P

651

652Creating albumTo create an album (folder) by the web-based interface of the Multimedia Station, locatethe directory in Media Center. Click (Creat

653To upload files to the album, click “Browse” to select the files and click “File Upload”.

654Managing albumTo manage an album (folder) by the web-based interface of the Multimedia Station,locate the directory in Media Center. Click (Creat

655You can click to browse the multimedia contents in details and click the icons toopen, rename, delete, or download the files or folders.

656Setting album coverTo set an image file as the album cover, click .Select the image file and click “Save”.

657

658SlideshowClick to view multiple image files in slide show. Select the playback speed(3s/6s/9s/15s) and the slide show effect (for full screen dis

659Publishing image filesYou can publish the image files on the Multimedia Station to social networking sites suchas Facebook and Twitter. Click . Se

663.1 Introducing QTSBuilt on a Linux foundation, QTS 4.0 Turbo NAS operating system is shaped from theoptimized kernel to deliver high-performance s

660

661Emailing image filesTo email the image files, make sure SMTP server settings have been correctly configuredon the NAS. Click .Enter the informatio

662

663Playing videoThe NAS supports playing video files on the web browser. Simply click a video file on theweb page, the NAS will start playing it. If y

664Transcoding videoIf the video files are in AVI, M4V, MPG/MPEG, RM/RMVB, WMV formats, you need totranscode the file in order to play it on the Multi

665My JukeboxYou can create playlists of music files and play them in My Jukebox. The album art andits information will be read from the ID3 tag autom

666The users are shown on the list. You can edit the user information, delete the user, orchange the login password. Note that the default account “ad

667Changing PasswordYou can change the administrator password in this section. The password must be 1 to16 characters long. The password can only cont

668

669Photo Frame SettingsYou can upload your photo frames for viewing the image files. The suggested resolutionis 400 (width) x 300 (height) pixels, or

67*Click the figure above to check for more details.

670Setting Folder PublicTo publish the image files to the Web, you have to make the folder public. Select thefolder to allow public access and click &

671

6728.7 Download StationThe Download Station supports BT, HTTP, FTP, RapidShare, and Magnet downloadwithout a PC.Important: Please be warned against i

673Before you start to download the files, click to configure the settings.

674Settings Global SettingsDownload Schedule: Select continuous download or specify the download schedule.When setting the download schedule, select “

675HTTPConnection: Specify the maximum number of concurrent HTTP downloads.Bandwidth Limit: Specify the maximum download rate of HTTP download tasks.

676FTPConnection: Specify the maximum number of concurrent FTP downloads.Bandwidth Limit: Specify the maximum download rate of FTP download tasks. 0me

677BTConnection Setting:oSpecify the ports for BT download. The default port numbers are 6881-6889. oEnable UPnP port mapping: Enable automatic port m

678oGlobal maximum upload rate (KB/s): Enter the maximum upload rate for BTdownload. 0 means no limit.oGlobal maximum download rate (KB/s): Enter the

679Account ListYou can save the login information of maximum 64 HTTP, FTP, and RapidShare accounts.To add login information, click “Add Account”.The d

68T urbo NAS for Home - Easily enrich home entertainment andcontent sharingTons of photos, music, videos and documents are often scattered across mult

680Enter the host name or IP, username and password. To allow the login information toappear for account selection when configuring HTTP, FTP, or Rapi

681

682RSSUpdate: Enable RSS download and specify the time interval to for the NAS to update theRSS feeds and check if any new contents that match the fil

683Add-onTo download the YouTube videos by the HappyGet add-on to the NAS, enable thewebsite subscription service. For more details, please see the ap

684BT Dow nloadTo download a BT file, click . Click “Add File”. Browse and select a torrent file. Specify the folder where the downloaded files will

685Select the file(s) to download and click “OK”. Click the icons to manage the download tasks.IconDescription

686Start a download task.Pause a download task.Delete a download task.Start all, pause all, or pause all download tasks for a specified timeperiod, re

687HTTP, FTP, RapidShare, Magnet DownloadTo add an HTTP, FTP, RapidShare, or Magnet download task, click . Enter the URL of the download task (one en

688RSS FeedYou can subscribe to RSS feeds by the Download Station and download the torrent filesin the feeds. Click to add an RSS feed. Enter the UR

689To download a torrent file from an RSS feed, select the file and click or right clickthe feed and select “Download”.The NAS will start to downloa

69T urbo NAS for Business - Optimize business IT infrastructure w ithease and efficiencyIT efficiency, coupled with low total cost of ownership (TCO)

6901. The torrent file has expired, the peers have stopped sharing this file, or there iserror in the file.2. The NAS has configured to use fixed IP b

6918.8 HD StationThe HD Station is a platform where the famous XBMC application or Chrome browser canbe installed to let you directly play back your

6923.Choosing the applications to install.HD Station: The HD Station portal, which allows you to use the following applicationson the TV screen.XBMC:

693 Note:Keeping staying at XBMC, Chrome, or other applications could affect the hard drivehibernation of the NAS. Please always exit the application

694 After selecting the language, you will see the HD Station portal as shown below. 4.Enjoying the HD Station: At the HD Station portal, sim ply choo

695 Enjoy the comfort of your living room and play movies, photos, and music directly onyour TV by XBMC or other applications.

696T ake a picture w ith your smart phone and w atch on your T VThe first part is done by Qfile on your phone:a. Use Qfile to browse your NAS.b. Choos

697h. Double click the picture you just uploaded.

698View ing photos on your USB device or cameraa. Connect your USB device or camera to the USB port of your NAS. b. Choose “Pictures”.c. Choose

699Importing media contents to your NASUse one of the several types of network protocols (Samba, AFP, FTP, and NFS) to savethe media content files in

7products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software,and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantabil

703.2 Using QTS DesktopAfter you finish the basic NAS setup and login to the NAS, the following desktop willappear. Each main desktop feature is intr

700 d. Choose “Root filesystem”. e. Choose “share”.

701 f. If you want to add the “Download” shared folder, for example, choose “Download”like below. Otherwise, just choose the shared folder you would l

702h. You will see the “Download” shared folder in the list. Note:If you encounter any video playback quality issues with some video formats, youmay e

703Chrome Select the Chrome application at the main page of the HD Station like below: You may surf the web like using a web browser on your PC. Note:

704

705YouT ube Enjoy the YouTube contents via the HD Station.

706MyNAS Enter the local NAS administration web page to view the NAS functions and settings.

707Configuring settings of the HD Station Configure the HD Station by choosing “Settings” at the HD Station portal. i. App: The applications can be en

708 iii. Preferences: Here you may change the language or type of remote control and audiooutput. The default setting is HDMI. If you have a USB

709Remote Control Mappings

71the selected application.

710 RM-IR001RemoteControl ActionMCERemoteControl XBMCFunctionHD StationPowerPower1N/APower1Power menu Mute2OKMute13Mute Number0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,93OK

711 TV Out8N/A Settings7N/A Settings ShortcutRed - (Home)9OKRed - (Home)3Home Green(Video)10OKGreen(Video)4Video menu Yellow(Music)11OKYellow(M

712 Left24OKLeft7LeftLeftVideoPlayMovebackward30OKMovebackward16Movebackward Moveforward31OKMoveforward31Moveforward Play32OKPlay15Play Slow33N/A

7138.9 Surveillance Station ProThe Surveillance Station Pro offers live video monitoring and recording of IP cameras onthe local network or the Inter

714x86 series (TS-x39, TS-x59, TS-x69, TS-x70 Pro, SS-x39, SS-469 Pro)16TS-x70U, TS-x79 series40

715Using Surveillance Station ProClick the service link on “Control Panel” > “Applications” > “Station Manager” >“Surveillance Station” to co

716

717Setting up the IP camerasIn this example, two IP cameras will be installed. Connect the IP cameras to your homenetwork. Then set the IP address of

718Configuring camera settings on the NASLogin the Surveillance Station Pro by a web browser to configure the IP cameras. Go to“Camera Settings” >

719To use other functions such as motion detection recording, scheduled recording, andvideo playback, see the online help.

72

720Configuring your NAT router (for remote monitoring over theInternet)To view the monitoring video and connect to the NAS remotely, you need to chan

721Changing port settings of NAS and IP camerasThe default HTTP port of NAS is 8080. In this example, the port is changed to 8000.Therefore, you have

722your NAS from the office.After you have configured the port forwarding and the router settings, you can start touse the Surveillance Station for re

7238.10 App CenterThe App Center is an app store for installing apps onto the NAS. Users can search for,install, remove and update apps through the A

724

725Brow sing and searching for apps Apps are classified into categories listed in the left panel: My Apps: List apps that have been installed on the N

726Apps by types: From Backup/Sync to Education, those are app categories listed tofacilitate your app searches.To search for an app, click the desire

727Installing, updating and removing apps To install an app, click the “+ Add to QTS” button and the installation process will begin. After the instal

728When installing an add-on which requires a prerequisite app, the prerequisite add-onwill be added to the installation queue automatically prior to

729Note: Click to enable or disable an app.For more apps, please visit the QNAP official site (Resources > App Center).

73Show Desktop Click to minimize or restore all open windows and show the desktop. Background Task Click to review and control all tasks running i

730Offline InstallationTo install apps when the NAS is offline or beta apps that are not officially available onthe QNAP App server, users can downloa

7319. Use the LCD PanelThis feature is only provided by the NAS models with LCD panels. Please visit http://www.qnap.com for details.You can use the

732 YesNoWhen you execute RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 configuration, the system will initialize thehard drives, create the RAID device, format the RAID

733View system information by the LCD panelWhen the LCD panel shows the NAS name and IP address, you may press the “Enter”button to enter the Main Me

734Physical diskIn Physical disk, you can view the following options:1. Disk Info2. Back to Main MenuThe disk info shows the temperature and the capac

735SystemThis section shows the system temperature and the rotation speed of the system fan.CPUTemp:50°CSysTemp:55°CSysFan:865RPMShut downUse this opt

736System MessagesWhen the NAS encounters system error, an error message will be shown on the LCDpanel. Press the “Enter” button to view the message.

73710. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSEVersion 3, 29 June 2007Copyright © 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/>Everyone is permitted

738copy, distribute and/or modify it.For the developers' and authors' protection, the GPL clearly explains that there is nowarranty for this

739To 'propagate' a work means to do anything with it that, without permission, would makeyou directly or secondarily liable for infringemen

74Notification and AlertClick to check for recent system error and warning notifications. Click “Clear All” toclear all entries from the list. To re

740programs which are used unmodified in performing those activities but which are not partof the work. For example, Corresponding Source includes int

741technological measures to the extent such circumvention is effected by exercising rightsunder this License with respect to the covered work, and yo

742is called an 'aggregate' if the compilation and its resulting copyright are not used to limitthe access or legal rights of the compilatio

743A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from theCorresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in con

744this section must be in a format that is publicly documented (and with an implementationavailable to the public in source code form), and must requ

745meaning of section 10. If the Program as you received it, or any part of it, contains anotice stating that it is governed by this License along wit

746Program. Ancillary propagation of a covered work occurring solely as a consequence ofusing peer-to-peer transmission to receive a copy likewise doe

747requirements of this License.Each contributor grants you a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free patent licenseunder the contributor's essent

748compilations that contain the covered work, unless you entered into that arrangement,or that patent license was granted, prior to 28 March 2007.Not

749version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program.Later license versions may give you additional or different permissions.

75Personal SettingAdmin Control: Click to customize your user specific settings, change your userpassword, restart/shut down the NAS or log out your

750

76ii. Wallpaper: Change the default wallpaper or upload your own wallpaper. iii. Change Password: Change your login password.

77iv. Miscellaneous:

78Warn me when leaving QTS: Check this option, and users will be prompted forconfirmation each time they leave the QTS Desktop (such as clicking the b

79desired function and its corresponding online help. Click the result in the search box tolaunch the function or open its online QTS help. Online Res

81.2 Regulatory Notice FCC NoticeQNAP NAS comply with different FCC compliance classes. Please refer the Appendix fordetails. Once the class of the

80Desktop PreferenceClick to choose the application icon displaying style and select your preferredapplication opening mode on the desktop. Applicat

81Tab ModeWindow mode

82Desktop Area Remove or arrange all applications on the desktop, or drag one application icon over thetop of another to put them in the same folder (

83DashboardAll important system and HDD statistics can be reviewed in the QTS Dashboard. System Health: The status of the NAS system is indicated in t

84Resource Monitor: The CPU, RAM and bandwidth usages are displayed here. Click the“Resource Monitor” header to open the corresponding page in System

85Note: If you would like to use your home NAS model as a business NAS model, pleasefirst install business applications from the App Center and drag

864. System SettingsGeneral SettingsStorage_ManagerNetworkSecurityHardwarePowerNotificationFirmware UpdateBackup/RestoreExternal_DeviceSystem_StatusS

874.1 General SettingsSystem AdministrationEnter the name of the NAS. The NAS name supports maximum 14 characters and can bea combination of the alph

88Surveillance Station, Download Station, iTunes server, Media Library and DLNA mediaserver, may be hidden or disabled by default on the following SMB

89T imeAdjust the date, time, and time zone according to the location of the NAS. If thesettings are incorrect, the following problems may occur:When

9Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim

90Daylight Saving T imeIf your region adopts daylight saving time (DST), turn on the option “Adjust system clockautomatically for daylight saving time

91

92CodepageSelect the language the NAS uses to display the files and directories.Note: All the files and directories on the NAS will be created using U

93Passw ord StrengthSpecify the password rules. After applying the setting, the NAS will automatically checkthe validity of the password.

94Login ScreenSet the login screen style. First click the desired template and then click “Preview” topreview the chosen template or “Apply” to apply

954.2 Storage ManagerVolume ManagementRAID ManagementHard Disk S.M.A.R.TEncrypted File SystemiSCSIVirtual Disk96100123124135200

964.2.1 Volume ManagementThis page shows the model, size, and current status of the hard drives on the NAS. Youcan format and check the hard drives,

97Disk ConfigurationApplied NAS ModelsSingle disk volumeAll modelsRAID 1, JBOD (just a bunch of disks)2-drive models or aboveRAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 5+ho

98JBOD (Just a bunch of disks)JBOD is a collection of hard drives thatdoes not offer any RAID protection.The data are written to the physicaldisks seq

99information.To create a RAID 5 disk volume, aminimum of 3 hard drives are required.The storage capacity of a RAID 5 arrayis equal to (N-1) * (size o