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QNAP Turbo NAS

Software 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, TS-210, TS-212, TS-219P II, TS-220, TS-221, TS-259 Pro+, TS-269L, TS-410,
TS-410U, TS-412, TS-412U, TS-419P II, TS-419U II, TS-420, TS-420U, TS-421, TS-421U, TS-459
Pro II, TS-459 Pro+, TS-469 Pro, TS-469L, TS-509 Pro, TS-569L, TS-669L, TS-809 Pro, TS-869L,
SS-439 Pro and SS-839 Pro.
For user manuals of other Turbo NAS models and firmware versions, please visit
http://docs.qnap.com

2013 QNAP Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents
................................................................................................................5
1. Notice
1.1..............................................................................................................
Legal Notice and Disclaimer
6
1.2..............................................................................................................
Regulatory Notice
8
1.3
..............................................................................................................
Symbols in this Document
12
1.4
..............................................................................................................
Safety Information and Precautions
13
................................................................................................................14
2. Getting
Started
2.1
..............................................................................................................
Hardware Installation
15
2.1.1
................................................................................................................................
Hard Disk Drive Compatibility List
16
2.1.2
................................................................................................................................
Checking System Status
17

2.2
..............................................................................................................
Software Installation
21
2.2.1
................................................................................................................................
Online Installation
22
2.2.2
................................................................................................................................
Cloud Installation
35
2.2.3
................................................................................................................................
CD Installation
44

2.3
..............................................................................................................
Getting Utilities
45
2.4
..............................................................................................................
Connecting to NAS Shared Folders
48
2.4.1
................................................................................................................................
Connecting to NAS shared folders in Windows
49
2.4.2
................................................................................................................................
Connecting to NAS shared folders in Mac or Linux
54

2.5
..............................................................................................................
Connecting to NAS by Web Browser
60
2.6
..............................................................................................................
Migrating from Old NAS
62
................................................................................................................65
3. QTS
Basics and Desktop
3.1
..............................................................................................................
Introducing QTS
66
3.2
..............................................................................................................
Using QTS Desktop
70
................................................................................................................86
4. System
Settings
4.1
..............................................................................................................
General Settings
87
4.2
..............................................................................................................
Storage Manager
95
4.2.1
................................................................................................................................
Volume Management
96
4.2.2
................................................................................................................................
RAID Management
100
4.2.3
................................................................................................................................
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T
123
4.2.4
................................................................................................................................
Encrypted File System
124
4.2.5
................................................................................................................................
iSCSI
135
4.2.5.1
Portal Management
........................................................................................................................
136
4.2.5.2
Target Management
........................................................................................................................
144
4.2.5.3
Advanced AC L
........................................................................................................................
170
4.2.5.4
LUN Backup
........................................................................................................................
173

4.2.6
................................................................................................................................
Virtual Disk
200

..............................................................................................................
4.3
Network
205
..............................................................................................................
4.4
Security
229
2

..............................................................................................................
4.5
Hardware
232
..............................................................................................................
4.6
Power
238
..............................................................................................................
4.7
Notification
243
..............................................................................................................
4.8
Firmware Update
246
..............................................................................................................
4.9
Backup/Restore
250
..............................................................................................................
4.10
External Device
252
4.10.1
................................................................................................................................
External Storage
253
4.10.2
................................................................................................................................
USB Printer
261
4.10.2.1
Setting up Printer C onnection in Windows 7
........................................................................................................................
265
4.10.2.2
Setting up Printer C onnection in Windows XP
........................................................................................................................
270
4.10.2.3
Setting up Printer C onnection in Mac OS 10.6
........................................................................................................................
272
4.10.2.4
Setting up Printer C onnection in Mac OS 10.5
........................................................................................................................
275
4.10.2.5
Setting up Printer C onnection in Mac OS 10.4
........................................................................................................................
280
4.10.2.6
Setting up Printer C onnection in Linux (Ubuntu 10.10)
........................................................................................................................
284

4.10.3
................................................................................................................................
UPS
289

..............................................................................................................
4.11
System Status
295
..............................................................................................................
4.12
System Logs
302
5.................................................................................................................308
Privilege Settings
..............................................................................................................
5.1
Users
309
..............................................................................................................
5.2
User Groups
325
..............................................................................................................
5.3
Shared Folders
327
..............................................................................................................
5.4
Quota
363
..............................................................................................................
5.5
Domain Security
365
5.5.1
................................................................................................................................
Joining NAS to Active Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008)
367
5.5.2
................................................................................................................................
Connecting NAS to an LDAP Directory
378

6.................................................................................................................384
Network Services
..............................................................................................................
6.1
Win/Mac/NFS
385
..............................................................................................................
6.2
FTP
393
..............................................................................................................
6.3
Telnet/SSH
396
..............................................................................................................
6.4
SNMP Settings
397
..............................................................................................................
6.5
Service Discovery
399
..............................................................................................................
6.6
Network Recycle Bin
401
..............................................................................................................
6.7
Qsync
403
7.................................................................................................................426
Applications
..............................................................................................................
7.1
Station Manager
427
..............................................................................................................
7.2
iTunes Server
435
..............................................................................................................
7.3
DLNA Media Server
437
..............................................................................................................
7.4
Media Library
439
..............................................................................................................
7.5
Web Server
444
7.5.1
................................................................................................................................
Virtual Host
465

..............................................................................................................
7.6
LDAP Server
469
..............................................................................................................
7.7
VPN Service
473
..............................................................................................................
7.8
MySQL Server
489
..............................................................................................................
7.9
Syslog Server
491
..............................................................................................................
7.10
Antivirus
498
..............................................................................................................
7.11
RADIUS Server
509
..............................................................................................................
7.12
TFTP Server
513
8.................................................................................................................515
QNAP Applications
..............................................................................................................
8.1
Backup Station
516
8.1.1
................................................................................................................................
Backup Server
517
8.1.2
................................................................................................................................
Remote Replication
526
8.1.3
................................................................................................................................
Cloud Backup
550
8.1.4
................................................................................................................................
External Backup
557

..............................................................................................................
8.2
myQNAPcloud Service
576
..............................................................................................................
8.3
File Station
599
..............................................................................................................
8.4
Photo Station
623
..............................................................................................................
8.5
Music Station
638
..............................................................................................................
8.6
Multimedia Station
644
..............................................................................................................
8.7
Download Station
672
..............................................................................................................
8.8
HD Station
691
..............................................................................................................
8.9
Surveillance Station Pro
713
..............................................................................................................
8.10
App Center
723
9.................................................................................................................731
Use the LCD Panel
................................................................................................................737
10.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

1. Notice

Legal Notice and Disclaimer


Regulatory Notice

Symbols in this Document

12

Safety Information and Precautions

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1.1 Legal Notice and Disclaimer

Thank you for choosing QNAP products! This user manual provides detailed instructions
of using the Turbo NAS (network-attached storage). Please read carefully and start to
enjoy the powerful functions of the Turbo NAS!
The Turbo NAS is hereafter referred to as the NAS.
This manual provides the description of all the functions of the Turbo NAS. The
product you purchased may not support certain functions dedicated to specific
models.

Le ga l Notice s
All the features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change
without prior notice or obligation. Information contained herein is subject to change
without notice.
QNAP and the QNAP logo are trademarks of QNAP Systems, Inc. All other brands and
product names referred to are trademarks of their respective holders.
Further, the or symbols are not used in the text.

Discla ime r
Information in this document is provided in connection with QNAP products. No license,
express or implied, by estoppels or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is
granted by this document. Except as provided in QNAP's terms and conditions of sale for
such products, QNAP Assumes no liability whatsoever, and QNAP disclaims any express or
implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of QNAP products including liability or
warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of
any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right.
QNAP products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, life sustaining, critical
control or safety systems, or in nuclear facility applications.
In no event shall QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP) liability exceed the price paid for the
product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. QNAP makes
no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its

products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software,
and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular purpose. QNAP reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Back up the system periodically to avoid any potential data loss. QNAP disclaims any
responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.
Should you return any components of the NAS package for refund or maintenance, make
sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form of damages due to improper
packaging will not be compensated.
QNAP, QNAP logo, QTS, myQNAPcloud and VioStor are trademarks or registered
trademarks of QNAP Systems, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other names and brands may be
claimed as the property of others.

1.2 Regulatory Notice

F C C Notic e
QNAP NAS comply with different FCC compliance classes. Please refer the Appendix for
details. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following corresponding
statement.
=================================================================
FCC Class A Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP
Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this
equipment.
FCC Class B Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP
Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this
equipment.

C E NO TIC E
QNAP Turbo NAS models comply with different CE compliance classes. Please refer to the
table below for details.
NAS Mode ls

FCC

CE

TS-EC1679U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-EC1279U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-EC879U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-1679U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-1279U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-879U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-1270U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-879U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-1269U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-869U-RP

Class A

Class A

TS-469U-RP/SP

Class A

Class A

TS-419U II

Class A

Class A

TS-412U

Class A

Class A

TS-420U

Class A

Class A

TS-421U

Class A

Class A

TS-1079 Pro

Class A

Class A

TS-879 Pro

Class A

Class A

TS-869 Pro

Class B

Class B

TS-669 Pro

Class B

Class B

TS-569 Pro

Class B

Class B

TS-469 Pro

Class B

Class B

TS-269 Pro

Class B

Class B

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TS-869L

Class B

Class B

TS-669L

Class B

Class B

TS-569L

Class B

Class B

TS-469L

Class B

Class B

TS-269L

Class B

Class B

TS-419P II

Class B

Class B

TS-219P II

Class B

Class B

TS-119P II

Class B

Class B

TS-412

Class B

Class B

TS-212

Class B

Class B

TS-112

Class B

Class B

TS-120

Class B

Class B

TS-220

Class B

Class B

TS-420

Class B

Class B

TS-121

Class B

Class B

TS-221

Class B

Class B

TS-421

Class B

Class B

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1.3 Symbols in this Document

This icon indicates the instructions must be strictly followed.


Warning

Failure to do so could result in injury to human body or death.


This icon indicates the action may lead to disk clearance or
loss OR failure to follow the instructions could result in data

Caution

damage, disk damage, or product damage.


This icon indicates the information provided is important or

Important

related to legal regulations.

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1.4 Safety Information and Precautions

1. The NAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0C40C and relative
humidity of 0%95%. Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.
2. The power cord and devices connected to the NAS must provide correct supply
voltage (100W, 90264V).
3. Do not place the NAS in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the
temperature and humidity of the environment are in optimized level.
4. Unplug the power cord and all the connected cables before cleaning. Wipe the NAS
with a dry towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean the NAS.
5. Do not place any objects on the NAS during normal system operations and to avoid
overheat.
6. Use the flat head screws in the product package to lock the hard disk drives in the
NAS when installing the hard drives for proper operation.
7. Do not place the NAS near any liquid.
8. Do not place the NAS on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
9. Make sure the voltage is correct in your location when using the NAS. If unsure,
please contact the distributor or the local power supply company.
10. Do not place any object on the power cord.
11. Do not attempt to repair the NAS in any occasions. Improper disassembly of the
product may expose you to electric shock or other risks. For any enquiries, please
contact the distributor.
12. The chassis (also known as rack mount) NAS models should only be installed in the
server room and maintained by the authorized server manager or IT administrator.
The server room is locked by key or keycard access and only certified staff is
allowed to enter the server room.

Wa rning:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Do NOT touch the fan inside the system to avoid serious injuries.

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2. Getting Started

New NAS users are advised to follow the steps below one by one to complete their NAS
installation. For users who already own a QNAP NAS and would like to move the data to a
new QNAP NAS, please refer to Migrating from Old NAS
F or Ne w NAS Use rs:
Hardware Installation

15

Software Installation

21

Getting Utilities

45

Connecting to the Shared Folders

48

Connecting to the NAS by Web Browser

60

F or Ex isting NAS Use rs:


Migrating from Old NAS

62

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for detailed instructions.

2.1 Hardware Installation

After unpacking the NAS from the package, please first follow the instructions below to
install your hardware:
1. Install the hard drives. Please also make sure that the hard drives (HDDs) that you
use are compatible with the NAS. Go to the Hard Disk Drive Compatibility List

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section for more details.

2. Connect the QNAP NAS to the same network as your PC and power it on. During
your installation process, please pay attention to LEDs and alarm buzzers to make
sure that the NAS functions properly. Go to the Checking System Status

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section for details.

Note : The steps above are also illustrated in the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) that
can be found in the product package or QNAP website (http://start.qnap.com).

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2.1.1 Hard Disk Drive Compatibility List

Ha rd Disk Drive C ompa tibility List


This product works with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives and/or solid-state
drives (SSD) from major hard drive brands. For the compatible hard disks, please check
the compatibility list on QNAP website (http://www.qnap.com/compatibility).
Important: QNAP disclaims any responsibility for product damage/malfunction or
data loss/recovery due to misuse or improper installation of hard disks in any
occasions for any reasons.
Caution: Note that if you install a hard drive (new or used) which has never
been installed on the NAS before, the hard drive will be formatted and
partitioned automatically and all the disk data will be cleared.

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2.1.2 Checking System Status

LED Displa y & Syste m Sta tus O ve rvie w

LED

C olour

LED Sta tus

De sc ription
1)The hard disk drive on the NAS is being
formatted.
2)The NAS is being initialized.

Flashes green and

3)The system firmware is being updated.

red alternately every

4)RAID rebuilding is in process.

0.5 sec

5)Online RAID capacity expansion is in


process.
6)Online RAID level migration is in
process.
1)The hard disk drive is invalid.
2)The disk volume has reached its full
capacity.
3)The disk volume is going to be full.
4)The system fan is out of function (TS119 does not support smart fan).

System

Red/

Status

Green

5)An error occurs when accessing (read/


Red

write) the disk data.


6)A bad sector is detected on the hard
disk drive.
7)The NAS is in degraded read-only mode
(2 member hard drives fail in a RAID 5
or RAID 6 configuration, the disk data
can still be read).
8)(Hardware self-test error).
The NAS is in degraded mode (one

Flashes red every

member hard drive fails in RAID 1, RAID 5

0.5 sec

or RAID 6 configuration).
1)The NAS is starting up.

Flashes green every

2)The NAS is not configured.

0.5 sec

3)The hard disk drive is not formatted.


Green

The NAS is ready.


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LED

C olour

LED Sta tus

De sc ription
All the hard disk drives on the NAS are in

Off

standby mode.
The disk data is being accessed from the
Orange
LAN

network and a read/write error occurs

Orange

during the process.


Flashes orange

The NAS is connected to the network.


The 10GbE network expansion card is

Green
10
GbE*

installed.
Green
No 10GbE network expansion card is

Off

installed.
The NAS is being accessed from the

Flashes red

network.
HDD

Red/

Red

A hard drive read/write error occurs.

Flashes green

The disk data is being accessed.

Green

The hard drive can be accessed.

Green

1)A USB device (connected to front USB


port) is being detected.
2)A USB device (connected to front USB
Flashes blue every

port) is being removed from the NAS.

0.5 sec

3)The USB device (connected to the


front USB port) is being accessed.
4)The data is being copied to or from the

USB

Blue

external USB or eSATA device.


A front USB device is detected (after the

Blue

device is mounted).
1)No USB device is detected.
2)The NAS has finished copying the data

Off

to or from the USB device connected to


the front USB port of the NAS.
eSATA*
*

Flashes

The eSATA device is being accessed.

Off

No eSATA device can be detected.

Orange

*The 10 GbE network expansion function is only supported by the TS-470 Pro, TS-670
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Pro, 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, TS-439U-SP/RP, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP do not support
eSATA port.

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Ala rm Buz z e r
The alarm buzzer can be disabled in Control Panel > System Settings > Hardware >
Buzzer.
B e e p sound

No. of Tim e s

De sc ription

Short beep

1)The NAS is starting up.

(0.5 sec)

2)The NAS is being shut down (software shutdown).


3)The user presses the reset button to reset the
NAS.
4)The system firmware has been updated.

Short beep

(0.5 sec)
Short beep
(0.5 sec), long

The NAS data cannot be copied to the external


storage device from the front USB port.

3, every 5
min

The system fan is out of function (TS-119 does not


support smart fan).

beep (1.5 sec)


Long beep

(1.5 sec)

1)The disk volume is going to be full.


2)The disk volume has reached its full capacity.
3)The hard disk drives on the NAS are in degraded
mode.
4)The user starts hard drive rebuilding.

1)The NAS is turned off by force shutdown (hardware


shutdown).
2)The NAS has been turned on and is ready.

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2.2 Software Installation

After installing the NAS hardware, proceed to software installation. There are three
approaches for software installation:
1. Online Installation
2. Cloud Installation
3. CD Installation

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35

44

Online installation is available for all home and SOHO models, and cloud installation is only
for selected home and SOHO models. CD installation is designed only for SMB models. To
verify if your NAS supports cloud installation, please check if there is a sticker on the
NAS, as shown in the figure below:

To confirm if your NAS is a home and SOHO model or SMB model, please check the QNAP
website (go to http://www.qnap.com/ > Products > Storage.) All home and SOHO users
are encouraged to use cloud and online installation. For all problems encountered in the
installation process, please contact our technical support department (go to http://
www.qnap.com/ > Support > Customer Service.)

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2.2.1 Online Installation

Follow the steps in this section to complete online installation for your NAS.

1. Go to http://start.qnap.com and click Start Now.

2. Choose the number of HDD bays and the model of your NAS and click Next.

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3. Connect the network and power cables of your NAS, turn on the Turbo NAS and
click Next.

4. Click the operating system your computer is running on.

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5. Click Get Qfinder to download the QNAP Qfinder utility (For Mac users, please skip
to Step 19

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.)

6. Launch the QNAP Qfinder installer from your computer and click Next.

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

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8. Click Next.

9. Click Install.

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10. Click Finish.

11. Launch the QNAP Qfinder from your desktop.

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12. The Quick Setup Wizard will be launched automatically. Please confirm that the IP
address shown up on the dialog window matches the Turbo NAS you are trying to
configure (please check the MAC address from the QNAP Qfinder and its
corresponding IP address.) Click Yes to configure your Turbo NAS.

13. Click Quick Setup.

14. Install a hard drive on your Turbo NAS if you have not already done so and click
Detect Again.

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15. Confirm the setup details and click Next.

16. The wizard will proceed to finish the installation process.

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17. Click Finish to complete the installation process and open the NAS login page.

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18. 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 (Steps 19 to 23 are for
Mac users.)

20. Install the QNAP Qfinder.

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

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22. Start the Web Installation step.

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23. Key in the user ID and password entered in the Confirm the setup information
page.

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2.2.2 Cloud Installation

Follow the steps in this section to complete cloud installation for your NAS.

1. Connect your NAS to the Internet, and on your PC, go to start.qnap.com and
click Cloud Installation.

2. Alternatively, you may scan the QR code using your mobile phone to start cloud
installation.

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3. Enter the cloud key (cloud key can be found from the sticker on top of your QNAP
NAS) and click Enter.

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Note : If you encounter the Device not found message on screen, please make sure
1) your NAS has been powered on; 2) the network cable is connected to the NAS and
the orange and green indicator lights on its LAN port(s) are blinking; and 3) the cloud
key is correct.

4. Fill out all fields to register your myQNAPcloud account or sign in your
myQNAPcloud account. check I agree to myQNAPcloud Terms of Use and QNAP
Privacy Policy and click Next Step.

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Note : Before proceeding to Step 4, please be sure to activate your myQNAPcloud


account after your account registration is confirmed (an email will be sent to the email
address provided to create your myQNAPcloud account, and the account activation
link will be included in that email.) For details, please refer to the chapter on
myQNAPcloud Service 576 in this manual.

If you already have a myQNAPcloud account, please select Sign in myQNAPcloud


account and login with your account credentials.

5. Type in the name of your Turbo NAS to register it and click Register.

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6. 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.

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8. Click Start to start the quick setup.

9. Confirm all details and click Proceed.

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10. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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11. Click Connect and Login QTS.

12. Key in the user ID and password to login your Turbo NAS.

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2.2.3 CD Installation

Follow the steps in this section to complete CD installation for your NAS.

1. Install the QNAP Qfinder from the product CD-ROM.

2. Run the QNAP Qfinder. If the QNAP Qfinder is blocked by your firewall, unblock the
utility.

3. Follow the steps outlined in the Online Installation

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section and finish the

installation process.

Note :
Some new NAS models, such as TS-x12, TS-x20 and TS-x21, no longer have the
installation CD included.
The default login ID and password of the NAS are both admin.

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2.3 Getting Utilities

QNAP has prepared a number of practical and useful utilities to enhance your NAS
experiences. After setting up your NAS, please choose from the following two methods to
install the utilities.

A. Dow nloa d from the Q NAP w e bsite


Type http://www.qnap.com/ in your browser, go to Features > For Home (For Business
if you are business users). Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Utilities.
Choose to download and install utilities on your PC.

B. Insta ll from the product C D-R O M


The product CD-ROM contains software utilities QNAP Qfinder, myQNAPcloud Connect,
NetBak Replicator, and QGet.

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Browse the CD-ROM and access the following contents:


Quick Installation Guide: View the hardware installation instructions of the NAS.
Install QNAP Qfinder: The setup program of the QNAP Qfinder (for Windows OS.)
Install myQNAPcloud Connect: The setup program of the myQNAPcloud Connect (for
Windows OS.)
Install NetBak Replicator: The setup program of NetBak Replicator (Windows utility for
data backup from Windows OS to the QNAP NAS.)
Install QGet: The setup program of the QGet download utility (for Windows OS.)
User Manual and Application Notes: Software user manuals, and hardware manual of
the Turbo NAS.

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2.4 Connecting to NAS Shared Folders

Connecting to NAS shared folders in Windows

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Connecting to NAS shared folders in Mac or Linux

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2.4.1 Connecting to NAS shared folders in Windows

For Windows operating systems, there are two methods to connect to shared folders of
the NAS:
A. QNAP Qfinder

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B. My Network Places or Run

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A. Connect to the shared folders of the NAS by using the QNAP


Qfinder:
1. Launch the QNAP Qfinder. Select the NAS detected and then click Map Network
Drive.

2. Select a shared folder on the NAS to be mapped as a network drive and click Map
Network Drive.
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3. 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 Finish.

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

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Note : Alternatively, you can use the Storage Plug & Connect Wizard to connect NAS
shared folders. The steps: 1) Launch the QNAP Qfinder; 2) Select Storage Plug &
Connect under Connect; 3) Check Login with username and password and enter
username and password; 4) Click a NAS shared folder; and 5) Click Map the Network
Drive on top of the screen.

B. Connect to the shared folders of the NAS by using My Network


Places or Run
1a. Open My Network Places and find the workgroup of the NAS. If the NAS cannot be
found, browse the whole network to search for the NAS. Double click the name of
the NAS for connection.

1b. Use the Run function in Windows. Enter \\NAS_name or \\NAS_IP.

2. Enter the default administrator name and password.


Default username: admin
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Default password: admin

3. You can upload files to the shared folders.

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2.4.2 Connecting to NAS shared folders in Mac or Linux

M a c U se rs
There are two methods to connect shared folders on a NAS:
A. Using QNAP Qfinder
B. Connect to Server

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A. Using QNAP Qfinder


1. Launch the QNAP Qfinder, select the NAS you would like to connect to, and go to
Connect > Open in File Explorer.

2. Enter your login ID and password.

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3. Select the folder you want to mount and click OK.

4. The folder is mounted.

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B. Connect to Server
1. Choose Go > Connect to Server.

2. Enter the NAS IP address.

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3. Enter your login ID and password.

4. Select the folder you want to mount and click OK.

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5. The folder is mounted.

Linux U se rs
On Linux, run the following command:
m ount - t nfs <NAS IP>:/<Sha re d F olde r Na m e > <Dire c tory to Mount>
For example, if the IP address of the NAS is 192.168.0.1, to connect to the shared folder
public under the /mnt/pub directory, use the following command:
m ount - t nfs 192.168.0.1:/public /m nt/pub

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Note : 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 to the
shared folders.

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2.5 Connecting to NAS by Web Browser

To connect to the NAS by a web browser, follow the steps below:

1. Enter http://NAS IP:8080 or use the QNAP Qfinder to find the NAS. Double click
the NAS name, and the NAS login page will open.

Note : The default NAS IP is 169.254.100.100:8080. If the NAS has been configured to
use DHCP, you can use the QNAP Qfinder to check the IP address of the NAS. Make
sure the NAS and the computer that runs the QNAP Qfinder are connected to the
same subnet. If the NAS cannot be found, connect the NAS to the computer directly
and run the QNAP Qfinder again.

2. Enter the administrator name and password. Turn on the option Secure
login (Secure Sockets Layer login) to allow secure connection to the NAS. If a
user without administration right login the NAS, the user can only change the login
password.

Default username: admin


Default password: admin

Note : If the NAS is behind an NAT gateway, to connect to the NAS by secure login on
the Internet, the port 443 must be opened on the NAT router and forwarded to the
LAN IP of the NAS.

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3. The NAS Desktop will show up.

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2.6 Migrating from Old NAS

Users can migrate their QNAP NAS to another Turbo NAS model with all the data and
configuration retained by simply installing the hard drives of the original (source) NAS on
the new (destination) NAS according to its original hard drive order and restart the NAS.
Due to different hardware design, the NAS will automatically check if a firmware update
is required before system migration. After the migration has finished, all the settings and
data will be kept and applied to the new NAS. However, the system settings of the
source NAS cannot be imported to the destination NAS via System Administration >
Backup/Restore Settings. Configure the NAS again if the settings were lost.
The NAS models which support system migration are listed below.
Sourc e NAS

De stina tion NAS

Re m a rk

TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19,

TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19,

Firmware update required.

TS-x20, TS-x21, TS-x39,

TS-x20, TS-x21, TS-x39,

TS-509, TS-809, SS-x39,

TS-509, TS-809, SS-x39

SS-469, TS-x59, TS-x69,


TS-x70, TS-x79
TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19,

TS-x59, TS-x69, TS-x70,

Firmware update not

TS-x20, TS-x21, TS-x39,

TS-x79, SS-469 Pro

required.

TS-509, TS-809, SS-x39,


TS-x59, TS-x69, TS-x70,
TS-x79

Note:
The destination NAS should contain enough drive bays to house the hard drives
of the source NAS.
SS-x39 and SS-469 Pro series support only 2.5-inch hard disk drives.
A NAS with ed disk volume cannot be migrated to a NAS which does not support
file system encryption. File system encryption is not supported by TS-110, TS119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-x20, TS-x21, TS-410, TS-419P, TS-410U,
TS-419U, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-419P+, TS-112, TS-212, TS-412, TS-419U+,
TS-412U, TS-420U and TS-421U.

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The Multimedia Station, Download Station, iTunes Server, and DLNA Media Server
features will be removed after migrating the non-TS-x79 models to the TS-x70U/
TS-x79 models. The shared folders Multimedia/Qmultimedia, Download/Qdownload
and all the downloaded files will be kept.
The registered myQNAPcloud name on the source NAS will not be moved to the
destination NAS after system migration. To use the same myQNAPcloud name on
the destination NAS, change the myQNAPcloud name on the source NAS before
system migration and register the same name on the destination NAS after the
process. Please contact the QNAP technical support department if you need to
keep myQNAPcloud name after system migration.

De stina tion NAS

Disk v olum e supporte d for sy ste m m igra tion

1-bay NAS

1-drive single disk volume

2-bay NAS

1 to 2-drive single disk volume, JBOD, RAID 0,


2-drive RAID 1.

4-bay NAS

1 to 4-drive single disk volume, JBOD, RAID 0,


2-drive RAID 1,
3 to 4-drive RAID 5,
4-drive RAID 6,
4-drive RAID 10.

5-bay NAS

1 to 5-drive single disk volume, JBOD, RAID 0,


2-drive RAID 1,
3 to 5-drive RAID 5,
4 to 5-drive RAID 6,
4-drive RAID 10.

6-bay NAS

1 to 6-drive single disk volume, JBOD, RAID 0,


2-drive RAID 1,
3 to 6-drive RAID 5,
4 to 6-drive RAID 6,
4-drive or 6-drive RAID 10.

8-bay NAS

1 to 8-drive single disk volume, JBOD, RAID 0,


2-drive RAID 1,
3 to 8-drive RAID 5,
4 to 8-drive RAID 6,
4-drive, 6-drive, or 8-drive RAID 10.

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Follow the steps below to perform system migration.


1. Turn off the source NAS and unplug the hard drives.
2. Remove the hard drives from the old trays and install them to the hard drive trays
of the new NAS.
3. Plug the hard drives to the destination NAS (new model). Make sure the hard
drives are installed in the original order.
4. Follow the instructions of the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) to connect the power
supply and network cable(s) of the new NAS.
5. Turn on the new NAS. Login the web administration interface as an administrator
(default login: admin; password: admin).
6. If you are informed to update the firmware of the new NAS, follow the instructions
to download and install the firmware.
7. Click Start Migrating. The NAS will restart after system migration. All the data
and settings will be retained.

C a ution: To avoid system damage or serious injuries, the system migration


procedure should be performed by an authorized server manager or IT
administrator.

Some system settings will be removed after system migration due to a different system
design. Configure the following settings again on the new NAS:
Windows AD
Some apps need to be resintalled.

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3. QTS Basics and Desktop

Introducing QTS

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Using QTS Desktop

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3.1 Introducing QTS

Built on a Linux foundation, QTS 4.0 Turbo NAS operating system is shaped from the
optimized kernel to deliver high-performance services satisfying your needs in file
storage, management, backup, multimedia applications, and surveillance, and more.

The intuitive, multi-window and multi-tasking QTS 4.0 GUI make it incredibly easy to
manage your Turbo NAS, utilize its rich home applications, enjoy multimedia collections
with more fun, and install a rich set of applications in the App Center on demand to
expand your Turbo NAS experience.

Moreover, QTS 4.0 adds value to business applications with its abundant features,
including file sharing, iSCSI and virtualization, backup, privilege settings, and so on,
effectively increasing business efficiency.

Coupled with various utilities and smart mobile apps, QTS 4.0 is the ultimate platform for
building a personal or private cloud, synchronizing data and sharing files.

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*Click the figure above to check for more details.

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T urbo NAS for Home - Ea sily e nrich home e nte rta inme nt a nd
conte nt sha ring
Tons of photos, music, videos and documents are often scattered across multiple
computers in modern homes. QNAP Turbo NAS lineup of home network storage servers
feature plenty of handy applications to let you smartly connect and manage these
assets and enjoy a truly digital life in a well-secured home network. No boundaries for
multimedia sharing at home, and no boundaries for sharing content with family, and
friends. Learn more about the exciting features that QNAP Turbo NAS offers to you:
Intuitive GUI with Multi-Windows, Multi-Tasking , Multi-Application, Multi-Device
access support
Cross platform data storage, backup and sharing center
Revolutionary music, photo and home video center
Personal cloud storage
Free and large capacity for Dropbox-style data sync
Over 90 Install-on-demand applications via the App Center
Energy-efficient & eco-friendly

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T urbo NAS for Busine ss - O ptimiz e busine ss IT infra structure w ith


e a se a nd e fficie ncy
IT efficiency, coupled with low total cost of ownership (TCO) is an essential factor for
business competitiveness. QNAP Turbo NAS features high performance, business critical
applications, and affordability; helping businesses achieve seamless file sharing, easy
integration into existing networks, flexible virtualized IT environments, and many other
advanced capabilities for keeping businesses running at maximum efficiency. Learn more
about the compelling features that QNAP Turbo NAS offers to businesses:
Large data storage, backup and file sharing center
Supports both scale-up and scale-out solution for large storage capacity demand
Advanced storage management with dynamic thin-provisioning, SSD caching and
JBOD expansion functions
Trustworthy data security and data encryption
The reliable IP SAN storage (iSCSI) as primary and secondary storage for
virtualization environment
Private cloud storage
Free and large capacity for Dropbox-style data sync
Over 90 Install-on-demand applications via the App Center
Development Center for 3rd party partners to build apps on the Turbo NAS

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3.2 Using QTS Desktop

After you finish the basic NAS setup and login to the NAS, the following desktop will
appear. Each main desktop feature is introduced in the following sections.

T oolba r
Ma in Me nu
Click

to show the Main Menu. It includes three parts: 1) QNAP applications; 2)

system features and settings; and 3) third party applications. Items under
APPLICATIONS are developed by QNAP to enhance your NAS experience. Items under
SYSTEMS are key system features designed to manage or optimize your NAS. Items at
the bottom section of the menu are applications designed and submitted by independent
developers and approved by QNAP. Those applications can add functionalities to the NAS
(for their introduction, please refer to their description at the App Center.) Please note
that the default Internet browser, instead of a window on the NAS Desktop, will be
launched once you click a third party application. Click the icon from the menu to launch

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the selected application.

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Show De sktop
Click

to minimize or restore all open windows and show the desktop.

B a c kground Ta sk
Click

to review and control all tasks running in the background (such as HDD SMART

scanning, antivirus scanning, file backup or multimedia conversion.)

Ex te rna l De v ic e
Click

to list all external devices that are connected to the NAS via its USB or SATA

ports. Click the device listed to open the File Station for that device. Click the External
Device header to open the External Device page for relevant settings and operations
(for details on the File Station, please refer to the chapter on File Station 599 .) Click
to eject the external device.

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Notific a tion a nd Ale rt


Click

to check for recent system error and warning notifications. Click Clear All to

clear all entries from the list. To review all historical event notifications, click the Event
Notifications header to open the System Logs. For details on System Logs, please refer
to the chapter on System Logs 302 .

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Pe rsona l Se tting
Admin Control: Click

to customize your user specific settings, change your user

password, restart/shut down the NAS or log out your user account.

1) Options:
i.

Profile: Specify your user email address and change your profile picture.

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ii.

Wallpaper: Change the default wallpaper or upload your own wallpaper.

iii. Change Password: Change your login password.

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iv. Miscellaneous:

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Warn me when leaving QTS: Check this option, and users will be prompted for
confirmation each time they leave the QTS Desktop (such as clicking the back icon (
) in the browser or close the browser (

). It is advised to check

this option.
Reopen windows when logging back into QTS: Check this option, and all the current
desktop settings (such as the windows opened before your logout) will be kept
after you login the NAS the next time.
Show the desktop switching button: Check this option to hide the next desktop
button (

) and last desktop button (

) and only display them when you move your

mouse cursor close to the buttons.


Show the QNAP Utility tab: Check this option to show the QNAP Mobile App,
QNAP Utility and Feedback tabs at the bottom of the Desktop.
Show the Dashboard button: If you would like to hide the Dashboard button (
the bottom right side of the NAS Desktop, uncheck this option.
Show the NAS time on the desktop: If you prefer not to show the NAS time at
bottom left side of the desktop, uncheck this option.
Change Password: Click this button to change your login password.
2) Restart: Click this button to restart your NAS.
3) Shutdown: Click this button to shut down your NAS.
4) Logout: Click this button to log yourself out.
5) About: Click this button to check for the NAS model, firmware version, HDDs
already installed and available (empty) bays.

Se a rc h
Click

and enter a feature specific keyword in the search box to search for the

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) at

desired function and its corresponding online help. Click the result in the search box to
launch the function or open its online QTS help.

O nline Re sourc e
Click

to display a list of online references, including the Quick Start Guide, QTS Help,

Tutorials, QNAP Wiki and QNAP Forum, and customer support such as Customer Service
(live support) and Feedback (feature request / bug report) are available here.

La ngua ge
Click

to choose your preferred language for the UI.

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De sktop Pre fe re nc e
Click

to choose the application icon displaying style and select your preferred

application opening mode on the desktop. Application icons can be switched between
small thumbnails (

) and detailed thumbnails (

) and applications can be

opened in the tab mode or the window mode.

For the tab mode, the window will be opened to fit the entire NAS Desktop and only one
application window can be displayed at once, while in the window mode, the application
window can be resized and reshaped to a desirable style. Please note that if you login
the NAS using a mobile device, only the tab mode is available.

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Tab Mode

Window mode

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De sktop Are a
Remove or arrange all applications on the desktop, or drag one application icon over the
top of another to put them in the same folder (

).

Ne x t De sktop a nd La st De sktop
Click the next desktop button (
button (

) (right side of the current desktop) or the last desktop

) (left side of the current desktop) to switch between desktops. The position

of the desktop is indicated by the three dots at bottom of the desktop (

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).

Da shboa rd
All important system and HDD statistics can be reviewed in the QTS Dashboard.

System Health: The status of the NAS system is indicated in this section. Click the
header to open the System Status page.
HDD Health: The status of the HDDs currently installed in the NAS will be shown in
here. X1 means that only one HDD is currently installed in the NAS. For multiple HDDs
installed in the NAS, the status indicated is only for the HDD with the worst
condition. Click the HDD Health header to open the HDD SMART page in Storage
Manager and review the status of each HDD. For details on the Storage Manager,
please refer to the chapter on Storage Manager

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. Click the icon to switch between

the HDD Summary page and the HDD status indicator. Please note that the color of
the HDD symbol will change based on HDD health.

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Resource Monitor: The CPU, RAM and bandwidth usages are displayed here. Click the
Resource Monitor header to open the corresponding page in System Status for
details. Please note that if the port trunking feature is activated, the bandwidth
statistic is the combined usage of all NICs.
Storage: The shared folder (top five largest folders), volume and storage statistics
are summarized here. Click the Storage header to open the corresponding page in
System Status for details.
Hardware: The system and HDD temperatures, fan speeds and hardware usages are
summarized here. Please note that the statistics listed here vary based on the NAS
model purchased. Click the Hardware header to open the corresponding page in
System Status for details.
Online Users: All users currently connected to the NAS are listed here. To disconnect
or block a user or IP, right click the user and choose the desired actions. Click the
Online Users header to open the corresponding page in System Logs for details.
Scheduled Tasks: Tasks scheduled are listed here. Click the task dropdown list to list
only the chosen category and the time drop down list to specify the time range for
tasks to be listed.
News: NAS related news from QNAP will be listed here. Click the news link to visit the
corresponding webpage on the QNAP website.

Tip:
All widgets within the Dashboard can be dragged onto the desktop for monitoring
specific details.
The Dashboard will be presented differently on different screen resolutions.
The color of the Dashboard button will change based on the status of system
health for quick recognition (

).

QNAP Mobile App: Click this tab to check and download the latest and available QNAP
mobile applications.
QNAP Utility: Click this tab to check and download the latest and available NAS
utilities.
Feedback: Click this tab to file a feature request and bug report.
Slide-in window: System-related news will be displayed on the window at bottom
right side of the desktop. Click the update to check for relevant details.

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Note : If you would like to use your home NAS model as a business NAS model, please
first install business applications from the App Center 723 and drag the corresponding
item from the Main Menu and drop it to the QTS Desktop.

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4. System Settings

General Settings

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Storage_Manager

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Network 205
Security 229
Hardware 232
Power 238
Notification 243
Firmware Update 246
Backup/Restore 250
External_Device 252
System_Status 295
System Logs 302

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4.1 General Settings

Syste m Administra tion


Enter the name of the NAS. The NAS name supports maximum 14 characters and can be
a combination of the alphabets (a-z, A-Z), numbers (0-9), and dash (-). Space ( ),
period (.), or pure number are not allowed.

Enter a port number for the system management. The default port is 8080. The services
which use this port include: System Management, File Station, Multimedia Station, and
Download Station. If you are not sure about this setting, use the default port number.

Ena ble Se c ure C onne c tion (SSL)


To allow the users to connect the NAS by HTTPS, turn on secure connection (SSL) and
enter the port number. If the option Force secure connection (SSL) only is turned on,
the users can only connect to the web administration page by HTTPS connection.

Disa ble a nd hide the hom e /m ultim e dia fe a ture s suc h a s Multim e dia Sta tion,
Photo Sta tion, Music Sta tion, Surv e illa nc e Sta tion, Downloa d Sta tion, iTune s
se rv e r, a nd DLNA m e dia se rv e r
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Surveillance Station, Download Station, iTunes server, Media Library and DLNA media
server, may be hidden or disabled by default on the following SMB models: x70U, x79 Pro,
x79U. To enable the multimedia features for those models, please uncheck this option.

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T ime
Adjust the date, time, and time zone according to the location of the NAS. If the
settings are incorrect, the following problems may occur:
When using a web browser to connect to the NAS or save a file, the display time of
the action will be incorrect.
The time of the event log displayed will be inconsistent with the actual time when an
action occurs.

Se t the se rv e r tim e the sa m e a s y our c om pute r tim e


To synchronize the time of the NAS with the computer time, click Update now next to
this option.

Sy nc hronize with a n Inte rne t tim e se rv e r a utom a tic a lly


Turn on this option to synchronize the date and time of the NAS automatically with an
NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP
server, for example, time.nist.gov, time.windows.com. Then enter the time interval for
synchronization. This option can be used only when the NAS is connected to the
Internet.

Note : The first time synchronization may take several minutes to complete.

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Da ylight Sa ving T ime


If your region adopts daylight saving time (DST), turn on the option Adjust system clock
automatically for daylight saving time. Click Apply. The latest DST schedule of the
time zone specified in the Time section will be shown. The system time will be adjusted
automatically according to the DST.

Note that if your region does not adopt DST, the options on this page will not be
available.

To enter the daylight saving time table manually, select the option Enable customized
daylight saving time table. Click Add Daylight Saving Time Data and enter the daylight
saving time schedule. Then click Apply to save the settings.

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C ode pa ge
Select the language the NAS uses to display the files and directories.

Note : All the files and directories on the NAS will be created using Unicode encoding. If
the FTP clients or the PC OS does not support Unicode, select the language which is
the same as the OS language in order to view the files and directories on the NAS
properly.

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P a ssw ord Stre ngth


Specify the password rules. After applying the setting, the NAS will automatically check
the validity of the password.

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Login Scre e n
Set the login screen style. First click the desired template and then click Preview to
preview the chosen template or Apply to apply the chosen login screen.

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4.2 Storage Manager

Volume Management
RAID Management

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Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T

123

Encrypted File System 124


iSCSI 135
Virtual Disk 200

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4.2.1 Volume Management

This page shows the model, size, and current status of the hard drives on the NAS. You
can format and check the hard drives, and scan the bad blocks on the hard drives. When
the hard drives have been formatted, the NAS will create the following default share
folders:
Public: The default shared folder for file sharing by everyone.
Qdownload/Download*: The shared folder for Download Station.
Qmultimedia/Multimedia*: The shared folder for Multimedia Station.
Qusb/Usb*: The shared folder for data copy function using the USB ports.
Qweb/Web*: The shared folder for Web Server.
Qrecordings/Recordings*: The shared folder for Surveillance Station.

*The default shared folders of the TS-x59 and TS-x69 Turbo NAS series are Public,
Download, Multimedia, Usb, Web, and Recordings.

Note: The default shared folders of the NAS are created on the first disk volume and
the directory cannot be changed.

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Disk Configuration

Applied NAS Models

Single disk volume

All models

RAID 1, JBOD (just a bunch of disks)

2-drive models or above

RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 5+hot spare

4-drive models or above

RAID 6+hot spare

5-drive models or above

RAID 10

4-drive models or above

RAID 10+hot spare

5-drive models or above

Single Disk Volume


Each hard drive is used as a
standalone disk. If a hard drive is
damaged, all the data will be lost.

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JBOD (Just a bunch of disks)


JBOD is a collection of hard drives that
does not offer any RAID protection.
The data are written to the physical
disks sequentially. The total storage
capacity is equal to the sum of the
capacity of all member hard drives.

RAID 0 Striping Disk V olum e


RAID 0 (striping disk) combines 2 or
more hard drives into one larger
volume. The data is written to the
hard drive without any parity
information and no redundancy is
offered.
The total storage capacity of a RAID 0
disk volume is equal to the sum of the
capacity of all member hard drives.
RAID 1 Mirroring Disk V olum e
RAID 1 duplicates the data between
two hard drives to provide disk
mirroring. To create a RAID 1 array, a
minimum of 2 hard drives are required.
The storage capacity of a RAID 1 disk
volume is equal to the size of the
smallest hard drive.

RAID 5 Disk V olum e


The data are striped across all the
hard drives in a RAID 5 array. The
parity information is distributed and
stored across each hard drive. If a
member hard drive fails, the array
enters degraded mode. After installing
a new hard drive to replace the failed
one, the data can be rebuilt from other
member drives that contain the parity

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information.
To create a RAID 5 disk volume, a
minimum of 3 hard drives are required.
The storage capacity of a RAID 5 array
is equal to (N-1) * (size of smallest
hard drive). N is the number of hard
drives in the array.
RAID 6 Disk Volume
The data are striped across all the
hard drives in a RAID 6 array. RAID 6
differs from RAID 5 that a second set
of parity information is stored across
the member drives in the array. It
tolerates failure of two hard drives.

To create a RAID 6 disk volume, a


minimum of 4 hard drives are required.
The storage capacity of a RAID 6 array
is equal to (N-2) * (size of smallest
hard drive). N is the number of hard
drives in the array.
RAID 10 Disk V olum e
RAID 10 combines four or more disks in
a way that protects data against loss
of non-adjacent disks. It provides
security by mirroring all data on a
secondary set of disks while using
striping across each set of disks to
speed up data transfers.

RAID 10 requires an even number of


hard drives (minimum 4 hard drives).
The storage capacity of RAID 10 disk
volume is equal to (size of the smallest
capacity disk in the array) * N/2. N is
the number of hard drives in the
volume.

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4.2.2 RAID Management

*Online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, and RAID recovery are not
supported by one-bay NAS models, TS-210, and TS-212.

You can perform online RAID capacity expansion (RAID 1, 5, 6, 10) and online RAID level
migration (single disk, RAID 1, 5, 10), add a hard drive member to a RAID 5, 6, or 10
configuration, configure a spare hard drive (RAID 5, 6, 10) with the data retained, enable
Bitmap, recover a RAID configuration, and set a global spare on this page.

To expand the storage capacity of a RAID 10 volume, you can perform online RAID
capacity expansion or add an even number of hard disk drives to the volume.

Expand Capacity (Online RAID Capacity Expansion)


Sc e na rio
You bought three 250GB hard drives for initial setup of a TS-509 Pro NAS and configured
RAID 5 disk configuration with the three hard drives.
A half year later, the data size of the department has largely increased to 1.5TB. In
other words, the storage capacity of the NAS is running out of use. At the same time,
the price of 1TB hard drives has dropped to a large extent.

O pe ra tion proc e dure


In Storage Manager > RAID Management, select the disk volume for expansion and
click Expand Capacity.

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Click Change for the first hard drive to be replaced. Follow the instructions to proceed.

Tip: After replacing the hard drive, the description field shows You can replace this
drive. This means you can replace the hard drive to a larger one or skip this step if the
hard drives have been replaced already.

C a ution: When the hard drive synchronization is in process, do NOT turn off the
NAS or plug in or unplug the hard disk drives.

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

When the description displays Please insert the new drive, plug in the new hard drive
to the drive slot.

After plugging in the hard drive, wait for the NAS to beep. The system will start
rebuilding.

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After rebuilding has completed, repeat the steps above to replace other hard drives.

After changing the hard drives and disk rebuilding has completed, click Expand Capacity
to execute RAID capacity expansion.

Click OK to proceed.

The NAS beeps and starts to expand the capacity.

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The 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 off the power of the NAS.

After RAID capacity expansion has finished, the new capacity is shown and the status is
Ready. You can start to use the NAS. (In the example you have 1.8TB logical volume.)

Tip: If the description still shows You can replace this hard drive and the status of the
drive volume says Ready, it means the RAID volume is still expandable.

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Migrate (Online RAID Level Migration)


During the initial setup of the TS-509 Pro, you bought a 250GB hard drive and configured
it as single disk. The TS-509 Pro is used as a file server for data sharing among the
departments.

After a half year, more and more important data are saved on the TS-509 Pro. There is a
rising concern for hard drive damage and data loss. Therefore, you planned to upgrade
the disk configuration to RAID 5.

You can install one hard drive for setting up the TS-509 Pro and upgrade the RAID level
of the NAS with online RAID level migration in the future. The migration process can be
done without turning off the NAS. All the data will be retained.

You can do the following with online RAID level migration:


Migrate the system from single disk to RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6 or RAID 10
Migrate the system from RAID 1 to RAID 5, RAID 6 or RAID 10
Migrate the system from RAID 5 with 3 hard drives to RAID 6

You need to:


Prepare a hard drive of the same or larger capacity as an existing drive in the RAID
configuration.
Execute RAID level migration (migrate the system from single disk mode to RAID 5
with 4 hard drives).

Go to Storage Manager > Volume Management. The current disk volume configuration
displayed on the page is single disk (the capacity is 250GB).

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

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Go to Storage Manager > RAID Management, click Migrate from the Action.

Select one or more available drives and the migration method. The drive capacity after
migration is shown. Click Migrate.

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Note 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 drive capacity after migration
are shown in the description field.

The NAS will enter Read only mode when migration is in process during 11%49% to
assure the data of the RAID configuration will be consistent after RAID migration
completes.

After migration completes, the new drive configuration (RAID 5) is shown and the status
is Ready. You can start to use the new drive configuration.

The process may take from hours to tens of hours to finish depending on the hard drive
size. You can connect to the web page of the NAS to check the status later.

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Use Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration
Sc e na rio
You had a tight schedule to set up a file server and an FTP server. However, you had
only one 250GB hard drive. Therefore, you set up the TS-509 Pro with the single disk
configuration.

The original plan was to set up a 3TB RAID 5 network data center with the TS-509 Pro.
You now plan to upgrade the disk configuration of the TS-509 Pro to RAID 5 and expand
the total storage capacity to 3TB with all the original data retained after the hard drives
are purchased.

Execute online RAID level migration to migrate the system from single disk to RAID 5. The
total storage capacity will be 750GB, RAID 5 (with one 250GB hard drive and three 1TB
hard drives, the disk usage will be 250GB*4 for RAID 5). You can refer to the previous
step for the operation procedure.

Execute online RAID capacity expansion to replace the 250GB hard drive with a new 1TB
hard drive, and then expand the logical volume from 750GB to 3TB of RAID 5. You can
refer to the previous step for the operation procedure.

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Add a hard drive


Follow the steps below to add a hard drive member to a RAID 5 or RAID 6 disk
configuration.
1. Make sure the status of the RAID 5 or RAID 6 configuration is Ready.
2. Install a hard drive on the NAS. If you have a hard drive which has already been
formatted as single disk volume on the NAS, you can add this hard drive to the
RAID 5 or RAID 6 configuration. You are recommended to use hard disk drives of
the same storage capacity for the RAID configuration.
3. Select the RAID 5 or RAID 6 configuration on the RAID Management page and
click Add Hard Drive.
4. Select the new hard drive member. The total drive capacity after adding the drive
will be shown. Click Add Hard Drive.
5. All the data on the new hard drive member will be deleted during this process. The
data on the original RAID 5 or RAID 6 configuration will be retained. Click OK. The
NAS will beep twice.

To add hard drives member to a RAID 10 disk volume, repeat the above steps. Note that
you need to add an even number of hard disk drives to a RAID 10 volume. The
storage capacity of the RAID 10 volume will increase upon successful configuration.

This process may take a few hours to tens of hours to complete depending on the
number and the size of the hard drive. Please wait patiently for the process to finish. Do
NOT turn off the NAS during this process. You can use a RAID configuration of larger
capacity after the process.

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Configure Spare Drive


You can add a spare drive to or remove a spare drive from a RAID 5, 6, or 10
configuration.

Follow the steps below to use this feature.


1. Make sure the status of the RAID 5, 6, 10 configuration is Ready.
2. Install a hard drive on the NAS. If you have a hard drive which has already been
formatted as single disk volume on the NAS, you can configure this hard drive as
the spare drive. You are recommended to use hard disk drives of the same storage
capacity for the RAID configuration.
3. Select the RAID volume and click Configure Spare Drive.
4. To add a spare drive to the selected configuration, select the hard drive and click
Configure Spare Drive. To remove a spare drive, unselect the spare drive and
click Configure Spare Drive.
5. All the data on the selected hard drive will be deleted. Click OK to proceed.

The original data on the RAID 5, 6, or 10 disk volume will be retained. After the
configuration completes, the status of the disk volume will become Ready.

Note : A hot spare drive must be removed from the disk volume before executing the
following action:
Online RAID capacity expansion
Online RAID level migration
Adding a hard drive member to a RAID 5, RAID 6 or RAID 10 volume

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Bitmap
Bitmap improves the time for RAID rebuilding after an unexpected error, or removing or
re-adding a member hard drive of the RAID configuration. If an array has a bitmap, the
member hard drive can be removed and re-added and only blocks changes since the
removal (as recorded in the bitmap) will be re-synchronized. To use this feature, select a
RAID volume and click Enable Bitmap.

Note : Bitmap support is only available for RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10.

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Recover (RAID Recovery)


RAID Recovery: When the NAS is configured as RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 and any
number of hard drives is unplugged from the NAS accidentally, you can plug in the same
hard drives into the same drive slots and click Recover to recover the volume status
from Not active to Degraded mode.

If the disk volume is configured as RAID 0 or JBOD and one or more of the hard drive
members are disconnected or unplugged, you can plug in the same hard drives into the
same drive slots and use this function to recover the volume status from Not active to
Normal. The disk volume can be used normally after successful recovery.
Disk v olum e

Supports RAID

Ma x im um num be r of disk re m ov a l

re c ov e ry

a llowe d

Single

No

JBOD

Yes

1 or more

RAID 0

Yes

1 or more

RAID 1

Yes

1 or 2

RAID 5

Yes

2 or more

RAID 6

Yes

3 or more

RAID 10

No

Note :
After recovering a RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 6 disk volume from not active to
degraded mode by the RAID recovery, you can read or write the volume normally.
The volume status will be recovered to normal after synchronization.
If the disconnected drive member is damaged, the RAID recovery function will not
work.

Sta nda rd

Q NAP RAID 5

RAID 5
Degraded

N-1

Sta nda rd

Q NAP RAID 6

RAID 6
N-1

N-1 & N-2

mode

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N-1 & N-2

Read Only

N/A

N-1, bad blocks

N/A

N-2, bad blocks

Protection (for

found in the

found in the

immediate

surviving hard

surviving hard

data backup &

drives of the

drives of the

hard drive

array.

array.

replacement)
RAID Recovery

N/A

If re-plugging in

N/A

If re- plugging in

(RAID Status:

all original hard

all original hard

Not Active)

drive to the NAS

drives to the NAS

and they can be

and they can be

spun up,

spun up,

identified,

identified,

accessed, and the

accessed, and the

hard drive

hard drive

superblock is not

superblock is not

damaged.

damaged).

RAID Crash

N-2

N-2 failed hard

N-3

N-3 and any of

drives and any of

the remaining hard

the remaining hard

drives cannot be

drives cannot be

spun up/identified/

spun up/

accessed.

identified/
accessed.
N = Number of hard disk drives in the array

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Set/Cancel Global Spare


A global spare drive replaces a failed hard drive in any RAID 1, 5, 6, 10 disk volumes on
the NAS automatically. When the same global spare drive is shared by multiple RAID
volumes on the NAS, the spare drive will replace the first failed drive in a RAID volume.

To set a disk drive as a global spare drive, select the single disk volume and click Set
Global Spare. All the disk da ta will be c le a re d on the ha rd driv e .

Note : The capacity of the global spare drive must be equal to or larger than that of a
member drive of a RAID disk volume.

To cancel a global spare drive, select the drive and click Cancel Spare Drive.

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F urthe r inform a tion a bout RAID m a na ge m e nt of the NAS:


The NAS supports the following actions according to the number of hard disk drives and
disk configurations supported. Please refer to the following table for the details.
O rigina l Disk

No. of Ne w

C onfigura tion * No.

H a rd Disk

of H a rd Disk Driv e s

Driv e s

Ne w Disk
Ac tion

C onfigura tion *
No. of H a rd Disk
Driv e s

RAID 5 * 3

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 4

member
RAID 5 * 3

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 5

member
RAID 5 * 3

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 6

member
RAID 5 * 3

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 7

member
RAID 5 * 3

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 8

member
RAID 5 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 5

member
RAID 5 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 6

member
RAID 5 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 7

member
RAID 5 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 8

member
RAID 5 * 5

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 6

member
RAID 5 * 5

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 7

member
RAID 5 * 5

Add hard drive


member

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RAID 5 * 8

RAID 5 * 6

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 7

member
RAID 5 * 6

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 8

member
RAID 5 * 7

Add hard drive

RAID 5 * 8

member
RAID 6 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 5

member
RAID 6 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 6

member
RAID 6 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 7

member
RAID 6 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 8

member
RAID 6 * 5

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 6

member
RAID 6 * 5

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 7

member
RAID 6 * 5

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 8

member
RAID 6 * 6

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 7

member
RAID 6 * 6

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 8

member
RAID 6 * 7

Add hard drive

RAID 6 * 8

member
RAID 10 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 10 * 6

member
RAID 10 * 4

Add hard drive

RAID 10 * 8

member
RAID 10 * 6

Add hard drive


member

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RAID 10 * 8

RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID capacity

RAID 1 * 2

expansion
RAID 5 * 3

Online RAID capacity

RAID 5 * 3

expansion
RAID 5 * 4

Online RAID capacity

RAID 5 * 4

expansion
RAID 5 * 5

Online RAID capacity

RAID 5 * 5

expansion
RAID 5 * 6

Online RAID capacity

RAID 5 * 6

expansion
RAID 5 * 7

RAID 5 * 8

Online RAID capacity


expansion
Online RAID capacity

RAID 5 * 7

RAID 5 * 8

expansion
RAID 6 * 4

Online RAID capacity

RAID 6 * 4

expansion
RAID 6 * 5

Online RAID capacity

RAID 6 * 5

expansion
RAID 6 * 6

Online RAID capacity

RAID 6 * 6

expansion
RAID 6 * 7

Online RAID capacity

RAID 6 * 7

expansion
RAID 6 * 8

Online RAID capacity

RAID 6 * 8

expansion
RAID 10 * 4

Online RAID capacity

RAID 10 * 4

expansion
RAID 10 * 6

Online RAID capacity

RAID 10 * 6

expansion
RAID 10 * 8

Online RAID capacity

RAID 10 * 8

expansion
Single * 1

Online RAID level


migration

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RAID 1 * 2

Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 3

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 4

migration
Single * 1

Single * 1

Online RAID level


migration
Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 5

RAID 5 * 6

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 7

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 8

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 4

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 5

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 6

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 7

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 8

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 10 * 4

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 10 * 6

migration
Single * 1

Online RAID level

RAID 10 * 8

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 3

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level


migration

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RAID 5 * 4

RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 5

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 6

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 7

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 5 * 8

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 4

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 5

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 6

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 7

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 8

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 10 * 4

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 10 * 6

migration
RAID 1 * 2

Online RAID level

RAID 10 * 8

migration
RAID 5 * 3

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 4

migration
RAID 5 * 3

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 5

migration
RAID 5 * 3

Online RAID level

RAID 6 * 6

migration
RAID 5 * 3

Online RAID level


migration

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RAID 6 * 7

RAID 5 * 3

Online RAID level


migration

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RAID 6 * 8

4.2.3 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T

Monitor the hard disk drives (HDD) health, temperature, and the usage status by HDD S.
M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology).

The following information of each hard drive on the NAS is available.


F ie ld

De sc ription

Summary

Display the hard drive S.M.A.R.T. summary and the latest test result.

Hard disk

Display the hard drive details, for example, model, serial number, HDD

information

capacity.

SMART

Display the hard drive S.M.A.R.T. information. Any items that the

information

values are lower than the threshold are regarded as abnormal.

Test

Perform quick or complete hard drive S.M.A.R.T. test.

Settings

Configure temperature alarm. When the hard drive temperature is over


the preset values, the NAS records the error logs.
You can also set the quick and complete test schedule. The latest test
result is shown on the Summary page.

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4.2.4 Encrypted File System

This feature is not supported by TS-110, TS-119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-410,
TS-419P, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-419P+, TS-112, TS-212, TS412, TS-419U+, TS-412U and ARM-Based models.

You can manage the encrypted disk volumes on the NAS on this page. Each encrypted
disk volume is locked by a particular key. The encrypted volume can be unlocked by the
following methods:
Encryption Password: Enter the encryption password to unlock the disk volume. The
default password is admin. The password must be 8-16 characters long. Symbols (!
@ # $ % ^ & * ( )_+ = ?) are supported.
Encryption Key File: Upload the encryption file to the NAS to unlock the disk volume.
The key can be downloaded from Encryption Key Management page after the disk
volume has been unlocked successfully.
The data encryption functions may not be available in accordance to the legislative
restrictions of some countries.

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H ow to use the da ta e nc ry ption fe a ture on Q NAP Turbo NAS


The disk volumes on the NAS can be encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption for data
breach protection. The encrypted disk volumes can only be mounted for normal read/
write access with the authorized password. The encryption feature protects the
confidential data from unauthorized access even if the hard drives or the entire NAS
were stolen.
About AES e nc ry ption:
In cryptography, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an encryption standard
adopted by the U.S. government. The standard comprises three block ciphers, AES-128,
AES-192 and AES-256 [ ]. Each AES cipher has a 128-bit block size, with key sizes of
128, 192 and 256 bits, respectively. The AES ciphers have been analyzed extensively
and are now used worldwide. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Advanced_Encryption_Standard)
The AES volume-based encryption is applicable only to specific QNAP NAS models.
Please refer to the comparison table at: http://www.qnap.com/images/products/
comparison/Comparison_NAS.html
B e fore y ou sta rt
Please beware of the following before using the data encryption feature of the NAS.
The encryption feature of the NAS is volume-based. A volume can be a single disk, a
JBOD configuration, or a RAID array.
Select whether or not to encrypt a disk volume before it is created on the NAS. In
other words, you will not be able to encrypt a volume after it has been created
unless the disk volume is initialized. Note that initializing a disk volume will clear all
the disk data.
The encryption on the disk volume cannot be removed without initialization. To
remove the encryption on the disk volume, you have to initialize the disk volume and
all the data will be cleared.
Keep the encryption password or key safe. If you forgot the password or lost the
encryption key, the data cannot be accessed anymore.
Before you start, read the instructions carefully and strictly adhere to the
instructions.
C re a te a ne w e nc ry pte d disk v olum e with ne w ha rd driv e s
If the NAS has been installed, to create a new encrypted disk volume by installing new
hard drives on the NAS, follow the steps below:
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1. Install the new hard drive(s) on the NAS.


2. Login the NAS as an administrator. Go to Storage Manager > Volume
Management.
3. Click Create.

1. Select the disk volume you want to configure according to the number of new hard
drives installed.

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2. Check the drive for the intended volume.

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3. Select Yes for the Encryption option and enter the encryption settings. Then
click Create to create the new encrypted volume.

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Note that all the data on the selected drives will be DELETED! Please back up the data
before creating the encrypted volume.

You have created an encrypted disk volume on the NAS.


V e rify tha t disk v olum e is e nc ry pte d
To verify the disk volume is encrypted, login the NAS as an administrator. Go to Storage
Manager > Volume Management..
You will be able to see the encrypted disk volume, with a lock icon in the Status column.
The lock will be open if the encrypted volume has been unlocked. A disk volume without
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the lock icon in the Status column is not encrypted.

B e ha v ior of a n e nc ry pte d v olum e upon sy ste m re boot


In this example, we have two encrypted disk volumes on the NAS.

The first volume (Single Disk Drive 1) has been created with the option Save Encryption
Key enabled.
The second volume (Single Disk Drive 4) has been created with the option Save
Encryption Key disabled.

After restarting the NAS, check the volume status. The first drive has been unlocked and
mounted but the second drive is locked. Since the encryption key is not saved on the
second disk volume, you have to manually enter the encryption password to unlock it.

Saving the key on the NAS will protect you only if your hard drives are stolen.
However, there is a risk of data breach if the entire NAS is stolen as the data is
accessible after restarting the NAS.
If you select not to save the encryption key on the NAS, your NAS will be protected
against data breach even if the entire NAS were stolen. The disadvantage is that you
have to unlock the disk volume manually on each system restart.
Enc ry ption ke y m a na ge m e nt:
To manage the encryption key settings, login the NAS as an administrator and go to
Storage Manager > Encrypted File System.

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There are four options to manage the encryption key:


Change the encryption key
Download the encryption key file
Remove the saved key
Save the encryption key on the NAS

Change the encryption key: Input your old encryption password and input the new
password. (Note that after the password is changed, any previously exported keys
will not be working anymore. You have to download the new encryption key if
necessary, see below).
Download Encryption Key File: Input the encryption password to download the
encryption key file. Downloading the encryption key file will allow you to save the
encryption key in a file. The file is also encrypted and can be used to unlock a
volume, without knowing the real password (see unlock a disk volume manually
below). Please save the encryption key file in a secure place!
Remove Saved Key: Remove saved keys with this option.
Save Encryption Key: Save the encryption key on the NAS for automatic unlocking
and mounting the encrypted disk volume when the NAS restarts.
Unloc k a disk v olum e m a nua lly
To unlock a volume, login the NAS as an administrator. Go to Storage Manager >
Encrypted File System.
You will be able to see your encrypted volumes and their status: locked or unlocked.

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To unlock your volume, first click Unlock this device.

Choose to either input the encryption password, or use the encryption key file that has
been exported previously.

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

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4.2.5 iSCSI

Portal Management 136


Target Management 144
Advanced ACL 170
LUN Backup 173

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4.2.5.1 Portal Managem ent

The NAS supports built-in iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) service for
server clustering and virtualized environments.

iSCSI Configuration
The NAS supports built-in iSCSI service. To use this function, follow the steps below:
1. Install an iSCSI initiator on the computer (Windows PC, Mac, or Linux).
2. Enable iSCSI Target Service on the NAS and create an iSCSI target.
3. Run the iSCSI initiator and connect to the iSCSI target (NAS).
4. After successful logon, format the iSCSI target (disk volume). You can start to use
the disk volume on the NAS as a virtual drive on the computer.
In between the relationship of your computer and the storage device, the computer is
called an initiator because it initiates the connection to the device, which is called a
target.

Note : It is suggested NOT to connect to the same iSCSI target with two different
clients (iSCSI initiators) at the same time, because this may lead to data damage or
disk damage.

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iSCSI Quick Configuration Wizard


A maximum of 256 iSCSI targets and LUNs can be created. For example, if you create
100 targets on the NAS, the maximum number of LUNs you can create is 156. Multiple
LUNs can be created for each target. However, the maximum number of concurrent
connections to the iSCSI targets supported by the NAS varies depending on the network
infrastructure and the application performance. Too many concurrent connections may
slow down the performance of the NAS.
Follow the steps below to configure the iSCSI target service on the NAS.
1. Under the Portal Management tab enable iSCSI target service. Apply the
settings.

2. Go to the Target Management tab and create iSCSI targets on the NAS. If you
have not created any iSCSI targets, the Quick Installation Wizard will automatically
be launched and prompt users to create iSCSI targets and LUNs (Logical unit
number). Click OK.

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3. Select to create an iSCSI target with a mapped LUN, an iSCSI target only, or an
iSCSI LUN only. Click Next.

4. Create iSCSI target with a mapped LUN.

5. Click Next.

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6. Enter the target name and target alias. You may check the options Data Digest
and/or Header Digest (optional). These are the parameters that the iSCSI
initiator will be verified when it attempts to connect to the iSCSI target.

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7. Enter the CHAP authentication settings. If you enter the username and password
settings under Use CHAP authentication only, only the iSCSI target authenticates
the initiator, i.e. the initiators have to enter the username and password settings
here to access the target.

Mutual CHAP: Enable this option for two-way authentication between the iSCSI target
and the initiator. The target authenticates the initiator using the first set of username
and password. The initiator authenticates the target using the Mutual CHAP settings.
F ie ld

Use rna m e lim ita tion

Pa ssword lim ita tion

Use CHAP

The only valid characters are

The only valid characters are

authentication

0-9, a-z, A-Z

0-9, a-z, A-Z

Maximum length: 256

Maximum length: 12-16

characters

characters

The only valid characters are

The only valid characters are

0-9, a-z, A-Z, : (colon), .

0-9, a-z, A-Z, : (colon), .

(dot), and - (dash)

(dot), and - (dash)

Maximum length: 12-16

Maximum length: 12-16

characters

characters

Mutual CHAP

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C re a te a n iSC SI LUN.
An iSCSI LUN is a logical volume mapped to the iSCSI target. Select one of the following
modes to allocate the disk space to the LUN:
Thin Provisioning: Allocate the disk space in a flexible manner. You can allocate the
disk space to the target anytime regardless of the current storage capacity available
on the NAS. Over-allocation is allowed as the storage capacity of the NAS can be
expanded by online RAID capacity expansion.
Instant Allocation: Allocate the disk space to the LUN instantly. This option
guarantees the disk space assigned to the LUN but may take more time to create the
LUN.
1. Enter the name of the LUN and specify the LUN location (disk volume on the NAS).
Enter the capacity for the LUN. Click Next.

2. Confirm the settings and click Next.

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3. 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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4.2.5.2 Target Managem ent

Create iSCSI targets


The description below applies to non Intel-based NAS models running firmware version
3.3.0 or la te r and Intel-based NAS models running firmware version 3.2.0 or la te r only.
You can create multiple LUNs for an iSCSI target. Follow the steps below to create more
LUNs for an iSCSI target.
1. Click Quick Configuration Wizard under Target Management.

2. Select iSCSI LUN only and click Next.

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

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4. 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 to exit the wizard.

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7. 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 target.

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Ite m

Sta tus

De sc ription

iSCSI target

Ready

The iSCSI target is ready but no


initiator has connected to it yet.

Connected

The iSCSI target has been connected


by an initiator.

Disconnected

The iSCSI target has been


disconnected.

Offline

The iSCSI target has been


deactivated and cannot be connected
by the initiator.

LUN

Enabled

The LUN is active for connection and


is visible to authenticated initiators.

Disabled

The LUN is inactive and is invisible to


the initiators.

B utton

De sc ription
Deactivate a ready or connected target. Note that the connection from the
initiators will be removed.
Activate an offline target.

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Modify the target settings: target alias, CHAP information, and checksum
settings.
Modify the LUN settings: LUN allocation, name, disk volume directory, etc.
Delete an iSCSI target. All the connections will be removed.
Disable an LUN. All the connections will be removed.
Enable an LUN.
Unmap the LUN from the target. Note that you must disable the LUN first
before unmapping the LUN. When you click this button, the LUN will be
moved to Un-Mapped iSCSI LUN List.
Map the LUN to an iSCSI target. This option is only available on the UnMapped iSCSI LUN List.
View the connection status of an iSCSI target.

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Switch LUN mapping


The description below applies to non Intel-based NAS models running firmware version
3.3.0 or later and Intel-based NAS models running firmware version 3.2.0 or later only.

Follow the steps below to switch the mapping of an iSCSI LUN.


1. Select an iSCSI LUN to unmap from an iSCSI target and click (Disable).

2. Next, click Unmap to unmap the LUN. The LUN will appear on the Un-Mapped
iSCSI LUN List. Click Map to map the LUN to another target.

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3. Select the target to map the LUN to and click Apply

4. The LUN is mapped to the target.

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After creating the iSCSI targets and LUN on the NAS, you can use the iSCSI initiator
installed on your computer (Windows PC, Mac, or Linux) to connect to the iSCSI targets
and LUN and use the disk volumes as the virtual drives on your computer.

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iSCSI LUN capacity expansion


The NAS supports expanding the capacity of an iSCSI LUN. To do so, follow the steps
below.

1. Locate an iSCSI LUN on the iSCSI target list in iSCSI > Target Management.
Click Modify.

2. Specify the capacity of the LUN. Note that the LUN capacity can be increased
many times up to the maximum limit but cannot be decreased.
Ty pe of LUN a lloc a tion

Ma x im um LUN c a pa c ity

Thin Provisioning

32TB

Instant Allocation

Free size available on the disk volume

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3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Note : An iSCSI LUN must be mapped to an iSCSI target before increasing the
capacity.

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Optimize iSCSI performance


In the environments that require high performance storage, such as virtualization, users
are recommended to do the following to optimize the iSCSI and NAS hard disks
performance:

Use insta nt a lloc a tion: When creating an iSCSI LUN, select Instant Allocation to
achieve slightly higher iSCSI performance. However, the benefits of thin provisioning
will be lost.

C re a te m ultiple LUNs: Create multiple LUNs according to the processor number of


the NAS. The information can be checked in System Status > Resource Monitor.
If the NAS has four processors, it is advised to create four or more LUNs to optimize
the iSCSI performance.
Use diffe re nt LUNs for he a v y loa d a pplic a tions: Spread the applications such as
database and virtual machines that need high Read/Write performance on different
LUNs. For example, if there are two virtual machines which read and write data
intensively on the LUNs, it is recommended to create two LUNs on the NAS so that
the VM workloads can be efficiently distributed.

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Before you start to use the iSCSI target service, make sure you have created an iSCSI
target with a LUN on the NAS and installed the correct iSCSI initiator for your OS.

ISC SI initia tor on Windows:


Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator v2.07 is an official application for Windows OS 2003,
XP, and 2000 to allow users to implement an external iSCSI storage array over the
network. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, Microsoft iSCSI
Software Initiator is included. For more information and the download location, visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=12cb3c1a-15d6-4585-b385befd1319f825&displaylang=en

Start iSCSI initiator from Control Panel > Administrative Tools. Under the Discovery
tab click Add Portal. Enter the NAS IP and the port number for the iSCSI service.

The available iSCSI targets and their status will then be shown under the Targets tab.
Select the target you wish to connect then click Connect.

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You may click Advanced to specify the logon information if you have configured the
authentication otherwise simply click OK to continue.

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Upon successful logon, the status of the target now shows Connected.

After the target has been connected Windows will detect its presence and treat it as if a
new hard disk drive has been added which needs to be initialized and formatted before
we can use it. Right click My Computer > Manage to open the Computer
Management window then go to Disk Management and a window should pop up
automatically asking whether you want to initialize the newly found hard drive. Click OK
then format this drive as normally you would when adding a new disk.

After disk initialization and formatting, the new drive is attached to your PC. You can
now use this iSCSI target as a regular disk partition.

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This section shows you how to use Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator on Mac OS to add the
iSCSI target (QNAP NAS) as an extra partition. Before you start to use the iSCSI target
service, make sure you have created an iSCSI target with a LUN on the NAS and
installed the correct iSCSI initiator for your OS.

About X te nd SAN iSC SI initia tor:


ATTO's Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X allows Mac users to utilize and benefit
from iSCSI. It is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.x to 10.6.x. For more information, please
visit:
http://www.attotech.com/products/product.php?sku=INIT-MAC0-001

After installing Xtend SAN iSCSI initiator, you can find it in Applications.

Click the Discover Targets tab, you can either choose Discover by DNS/IP or
Discover by iSNS according to the network topology. In this example, we will use the IP
address to discover the iSCSI targets.

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Follow the screen instructions and enter the server address, iSCSI target port number
(default: 3260), and CHAP information (if applicable). Click Finish to retrieve the target
list after all the data have been entered correctly.

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All the available iSCSI targets on the NAS will be shown. Select the target you would like
to connect and click Add.

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

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

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The first time you logon to the iSCSI target, a popup message will be shown to remind
you the disk is not initialized. Click Initialize to format the disk. You can also open the
Disk Utilities application to do the initialization.

You can now use the iSCSI target as an external drive on your Mac.

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This section shows you how to use Linux Open-iSCSI Initiator on Ubuntu to add the
iSCSI target (QNAP NAS) as an extra partition. Before you start to use the iSCSI target
service, make sure you have created an iSCSI target with a LUN on the NAS and
installed the correct iSCSI initiator for your OS.
About Linux O pe n- iSC SI Initia tor
The Linux Open-iSCSI Initiator is a built-in package in Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (or later). You
can connect to an iSCSI volume at a shell prompt with just a few commands. More
information about Ubuntu is available at http://www.ubuntu.com and for information and
download location of Open-iSCSI, please visit: http://www.open-iscsi.org
B e fore y ou sta rt
Install the open-iscsi package. The package is also known as the Linux Open-iSCSI
Initiator.

# sudo apt-get install open-iscsi


Now follow the steps below to connect to an iSCSI target (QNAP NAS) with Linux OpeniSCSI Initiator.
You may need to modify the iscsid.conf for CHAP logon information, such as node.
session.auth.username & node.session.auth.password.
# vi /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf
Save and close the file, then restart the open-iscsi service.
# /etc/init.d/open-iscsi restart
Discover the iSCSI targets on a specific host (the QNAP NAS in this example), for
example, 10.8.12.31 with default port 3260.
# iscsiadm -m discovery -t sendtargets -p 10.8.12.31:3260
Check the available iSCSI node(s) to connect.
# iscsiadm -m node
** You can delete the node(s) you do not want to connect to when the service is on
with the following command:
# iscsiadm -m node --op delete --targetname THE_TARGET_IQN
Restart open-iscsi to login all the available nodes.
# /etc/init.d/open-iscsi restart
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You should be able to see the login message as below:


Login session [iface: default, target: iqn.2004-04.com:NAS:iSCSI.ForUbuntu.B9281B,
portal: 10.8.12.31,3260] [ OK ]
Check the device status with dmesg.
# dmesg | tail
Enter the following command to create a partition, /dev/sdb is the device name.
# fdisk /dev/sdb
Format the partition.
# mkfs.ext3 /dev/sdb1
Mount the file system.
# mkdir /mnt/iscsi
# mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/iscsi/
You can test the I/O speed using the following command.
# hdparm -tT /dev/sdb1
Below are some iscsiadm related commands.
Discover the targets on the host:
# iscsiadm -m discovery --type sendtargets --portal HOST_IP
Login a target:
# iscsiadm m node --targetname THE_TARGET_IQN --login
Logout a target:
# iscsiadm m node --targetname THE_TARGET_IQN --logout
Delete a Target:
# iscsiadm m node --op delete --targetname THE_TARGET_IQN

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4.2.5.3 Adv anced ACL

The description below applies to non Intel-based NAS models running firmware version
3.3.0 or later and Intel-based NAS models running firmware version 3.2.0 or later only.

You can create LUN masking policy to configure the permission of the iSCSI initiators
which attempt to access the LUN mapped to the iSCSI targets on the NAS. To use this
feature, click Add a Policy under Advanced ACL.

Enter the policy name, the initiator IQN, and assign the access right for each LUN
created on the NAS.
Read-only: The connected initiator can only read the data from the LUN.
Read/Write: The connected initiator has read and write access right to the LUN.
Deny Access: The LUN is invisible to the connected initiator.

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If no LUN masking policy is specified for a connected iSCSI initiator, the default policy will
be applied. The system default policy allows read and write access from all the
connected iSCSI initiators. You can click Edit to edit the default policy.

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Note : Make sure you have created at least one LUN on the NAS before editing the
default LUN policy.

Hint: How do I find the initiator IQN?


Start Microsoft iSCSI initiator and click General. You can find the IQN of the initiator as
shown below.

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4.2.5.4 LUN Backup

The NAS supports backing up iSCSI LUNs to different storage locations (Windows, Linux,
or local shared folders), restoring the LUNs to the NAS, or creating a LUN snapshot and
mapping it to an iSCSI target.

B a c k up a n iSC SI LUN
Before backing up an iSCSI LUN, make sure at least one iSCSI LUN has been created on
the NAS. To create iSCSI targets and LUN, go to Storage Manager > iSCSI > Target
Management.

1. Go to Storage Manager > iSCSI > LUN Backup. Click Create a new job.

2. Select Back up an iSCSI LUN and click Next.

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

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4. Specify the destination where the LUN will be backed up to. The NAS supports LUN
backup to a Linux share (NFS), a Windows share (CIFS/SMB), and a local folder on
the NAS. Click Test to test the connection to the specified path. Then click
Next.

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5. 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
compression* or not. Click Next.
*Use Compression: When this option is enabled, more CPU resources of the NAS
will be consumed but the size of the backup LUN can be reduced. The backup time
may vary depending on the size of the iSCSI LUN.

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6. Specify the backup schedule. The options available are:


Now
Hourly
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Click Next.

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7. The settings will be shown. Enter a name for the job or use the one generated by
the NAS. Click Next.

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8. Click Finish to exit.

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9. The backup job is shown on the list.


B utton

De sc ription
Start the job immediately.
Stop the running job.
Edit the job settings.
View the job status and logs.

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Re store a n iSC SI LUN


1. To restore an iSCSI LUN to the NAS, go to Storage Manager > iSCSI > LUN
Backup. Click Create a job.

2. Select Restore an iSCSI LUN and click Next.

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

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4. Browse and select the LUN image file. Click Next.

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5. Select the destination.


Overwrite existing LUN: Restore the iSCSI LUN and overwrite the existing LUN on the
NAS. All the data on the original LUN will be overwritten.
Create a new LUN: Restore the iSCSI LUN to the NAS as a new LUN. Enter the name
and select the location of the new LUN.
Click Next.

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6. The settings will be shown. Enter a name for the job or use the one generated by
the NAS. Click Next.

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7. Click Finish to exit.

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The restore job will be executed immediately.


B utton

De sc ription
Stop the running job.
Edit the job settings.
View the job status and logs.

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C re a te a n iSC SI LUN Sna pshot


Before creating an iSCSI LUN snapshot, make sure at least one iSCSI LUN and one iSCSI
target has been created on the NAS. To create iSCSI targets and LUN, go to Storage
Manager > iSCSI > Target Management.
1. To create an iSCSI LUN snapshot, go to Storage Manager > iSCSI > LUN
Backup. Click Create a job.

2. Select Create a LUN Snapshot and click Next.

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3. Select an iSCSI LUN on the NAS. Only one snapshot can be created for each iSCSI
LUN. Click Next.

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4. Enter a name for the LUN snapshot or use the one generated by the NAS. Select
an iSCSI target where the LUN snapshot is mapped to. Click Next. The LUN
snapshot must be mapped to another iSCSI target different from the original one.

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5. Specify the snapshot schedule and the snapshot duration. The snapshot will be
removed automatically when the snapshot duration is reached.

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6. The settings will be shown. Enter a name for the job or use the one generated by
the NAS. Click Next.

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7. Click Finish to exit.

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8. The snapshot will be created immediately. The status and duration will be shown
on the list.

9. Go to iSCSI > Target Management, the snapshot LUN will be shown in the iSCSI

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Target List. Use iSCSI initiator software to connect to the iSCSI target and access
the point-in-time data on the snapshot LUN. For the information of connecting to
the iSCSI targets on QNAP NAS, please refer to http://www.qnap.com/
pro_application.asp?ap_id=135.

Note : The source LUN and snapshot LUN cannot be mounted on the same NAS on
certain operating systems such as Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2. Please mount the
LUN to different NAS servers in such case.

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Ma na ge LUN B a c kup/Re store /Sna pshot by C om m a nd Line


QNAP NAS users can execute or stop the iSCSI LUN backup, restore, or snapshot jobs on
the NAS by command line. Follow the instructions below to use this feature.

Note : The following instructions should only be operated by IT administrators who are
familiar with command line.

1. First make sure the iSCSI LUN backup, restore, or snapshot jobs have been
created on the NAS in Storage Manager > iSCSI > LUN Backup.

2. Connect to the NAS by an SSH utility such as Pietty.

3. Login the NAS as an administrator.

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4. Input the command lunbackup. The command usage description will be shown.

5. Use the lunbackup command to start or stop an iSCSI LUN backup, restore, or
snapshot job on the NAS.

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4.2.6 Virtual Disk

You can use this function to add the iSCSI targets of other QNAP NAS or storage servers
to the NAS as the virtual disks for storage capacity expansion. The NAS supports
maximum 8 virtual disks.

Note :
The maximum size of a virtual disk the NAS supports is 16TB.
When the virtual disk (iSCSI target) was disconnected, the virtual disk will
disappear on the NAS interface and the NAS will try to connect to the target in two
minutes. If the target cannot be connected after two minutes, the status of the
virtual disk will become Disconnected.

To add a virtual disk to the NAS, make sure an iSCSI target has been created. Click Add
Virtual Disk.

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Enter the target server IP and port number (default: 3260). Click Get Remote Disk.
Select a target from the target list. If authentication is required, enter the username and
the password. You may select the options Data Digest and/or Header
Digest (optional). These are the parameters that the iSCSI initiator will be verified when
it attempts to connect to the iSCSI target. Then, click Next.

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Enter a name for the virtual disk. If the target is mapped with multiple LUNs, select a LUN
from the list. Make sure only this NAS can connect to the LUN. The NAS supports
mounting EXT3, EXT4, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ file systems. If the file system of the LUN is
Unknown, select Format virtual disk now and the file system. You can format the
virtual disk as EXT3, EXT4, FAT 32, NTFS, or HFS+. By selecting Format virtual disk
now, the data on the LUN will be removed.

Click Finish to exit the wizard.

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

Ic on

De sc ription

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(Edit)

To edit a virtual disk name or the authentication information of an


iSCSI target.

(Connect)
(Disconnect)
(Format)

To connect to an iSCSI target.


To disconnect an iSCSI target.
To format a virtual disk as EXT3, EXT 4, FAT 32, NTFS, or HFS+ file
system.

(Delete)

To delete a virtual disk or an iSCSI target.

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4.3 Network

T C P /IP
(i) IP Address
Configure the TCP/IP settings, DNS Server and default Gateway of the NAS on this
page.

Click

to edit the network settings. For the NAS with two LAN ports, users can

connect both network interfaces to two different switches and configure the TCP/IP
settings. The NAS will acquire two IP addresses which allow access from two different
subnets. This is known as multi-IP settings*. When using the Finder to detect the NAS
IP, the IP of the Ethernet 1 will be shown in LAN 1 only and the IP of the Ethernet 2 will
be shown in LAN 2 only. To use the port trunking mode for dual LAN connection, see
section (iii).
* TS-110, TS-119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-112, and TS212 provide one Giga LAN port only therefore do not support dual LAN configuration or
port trunking.

Network Param eters


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Under the Network Parameters tab on the TCP/IP Property page, configure the following
settings:

Ne twork Spe e d
Select the network transfer rate according to the network environment to which the NAS
is connected. Select auto negotiation and the NAS will adjust the transfer rate
automatically.

O bta in the IP a ddre ss se ttings a utom a tic a lly v ia DH C P


If the network supports DHCP, select this option and the NAS will obtain the IP address
and network settings automatically.

Use sta tic IP a ddre ss


To use a static IP address for network connection, enter the IP address, subnet mask,
and default gateway.

Jum bo F ra m e Se ttings (MTU)


This feature is not supported by TS-509 Pro, TS-809 Pro, and TS-809U-RP.

Jumbo Frames refer to the Ethernet frames that are larger than 1500 bytes. It is

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designed to enhance Ethernet networking throughput and reduce the CPU utilization of
large file transfers by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet.
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) refers to the size (in bytes) of the largest packet that
a given layer of a communications protocol can transmit.

The NAS uses standard Ethernet frames: 1500 bytes by default. If the network
appliances support Jumbo Frame setting, select the appropriate MTU value for the
network environment. The NAS supports 4074, 7418, and 9000 bytes for MTU.

Note : The Jumbo Frame setting is valid in Gigabit network environment only. All the
network appliances connected must enable Jumbo Frame and use the same MTU value.

A dv anced O ptions
A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a group of hosts which communicate as if they were attached to
the same broadcast domain even if they were located in different physical locations. The
NAS can be joined to a VLAN and configured as a backup storage of other devices on the
same VLAN.

To join the NAS to a VLAN, select Enable VLAN and enter the VLAN ID (a value
between 0 and 4094). Please keep the VLAN ID safe and make sure the client devices
are able to join the VLAN. If you forgot the VLAN ID and were not able to connect to the
NAS, you would need to press the reset button of the NAS to reset the network
settings. Once the NAS is reset, the VLAN feature will be disabled. If the NAS supports
two Gigabit LAN ports and only one network interface is configured to enable VLAN, you
may also connect to the NAS via the other network interface.

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Note : The VLAN feature is supported by Intel-based NAS models only. Please visit
http://www.qnap.com for details.

DHC P S erv er
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server assigns IP addresses to the clients
on a network. Select Enable DHCP Server to set the NAS a DHCP server if there is none
on the local network where the NAS locates.
Note :
Do not enable DHCP server if there is one the local network to avoid IP address
conflicts or network access errors.
The DHCP server option is available to Ethernet 1 only when both LAN ports of a
dual LAN NAS are connected to the network and configured as standalone IP
settings.

Sta rt IP, End IP, Le a se Tim e : Set the range of IP addresses allocated by the NAS to
the DHCP clients and the lease time. The lease time refers to the time that an IP address
is leased to the clients. During that time, the IP will be reserved to the assigned client.
When the lease time expires, the IP can be assigned to another client.

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WINS Se rv e r (optiona l): WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) resolves Windows
network computer names (NetBIOS names) to IP addresses, allowing Windows computers
on a network to easily find and communicate with each other. Enter the IP address of
the WINS server on the network if available.

DNS Suffix (optiona l): The DNS suffix is used for resolution of unqualified or incomplete
host names.

TF TP Se rv e r & B oot F ile (optiona l): The NAS supports PXE booting of network devices.
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and the boot file (including directory on the
TFTP server and file name). For remote booting of the devices, enter the public IP
address of the TFTP server.

(ii) DNS Server


A DNS (Domain Name Service) server translates between a domain name (such as
google.com) and an IP address (74.125.31.105). Configure the NAS to obtain a DNS
server address automatically or specify the IP address of a DNS server.

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

Note :
Please contact the ISP or network administrator for the IP address of the primary
and the secondary DNS servers. When the NAS plays the role as a terminal and
needs to perform independent connection, for example, BT download, enter at least
one DNS server IP for proper URL connection. Otherwise, the function may not work
properly.
If you select to obtain the IP address by DHCP, there is no need to configure the
primary and the secondary DNS servers. In this case, enter 0.0.0.0.

(iii) Default Gateway


Select the gateway settings to use if both LAN ports have been connected to the
network (dual LAN NAS models only).

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(iv) Port Trunking


Applicable to NAS models with two or more LAN ports only.

The NAS supports port trunking which combines two Ethernet interfaces into one to
increase the bandwidth and offers load balancing and fault tolerance (also known as
failover). Load balancing is a feature which distributes the workload evenly across two
Ethernet interfaces for higher redundancy. Failover is the capability to switch over to a
standby network interface (also known as the slave interface) when the primary network
interface (also known as the master interface) does not correspond correctly to maintain
high availability.

To use port trunking on the NAS, make sure at least two LAN ports of the NAS have
been connected to the same switch and the settings described in sections (i) and (ii)
have been configured.
Follow the steps below to configure port trunking on the NAS:
1. Click Port Trunking.

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2. Select the network interfaces for a trunking group (Ethernet 1+2, Ethernet 3+4,
Ethernet 5+6, or Ethernet 7+8). Choose a port trunking mode from the drop-down
menu. The default option is Active Backup (Failover).

3. Select a port trunking group to use. Click Apply.

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4. 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 interfaces are connected to the correct switch and the
switch has been configured to support the port trunking mode selected on the NAS.

The port trunking options available on the NAS:

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F ie ld

De sc ription

Switc h Re quire d

Balance-rr

Round-Robin mode is good for general purpose

Supports static

(Round-Robin)

load balancing between two Ethernet

trunking. Make sure

interfaces. This mode transmits packets in

static trunking is

sequential order from the first available slave

enabled on the

through the last. Balance-rr provides load

switch.

balancing and fault tolerance.


Active Backup

Active Backup uses only one Ethernet interface.

General switches

It switches to the second Ethernet interface if


the first Ethernet interface does not work
properly. Only one interface in the bond is
active. The bond's MAC address is only visible
externally on one port (network adapter) to
avoid confusing the switch. Active Backup mode
provides fault tolerance.
Balance XOR

Balance XOR balances traffic by splitting up

Supports static

outgoing packets between the Ethernet

trunking. Make sure

interfaces, using the same one for each specific

static trunking is

destination when possible. It transmits based on

enabled on the

the selected transmit hash policy. The default

switch.

policy is a simple slave count operating on Layer


2 where the source MAC address is coupled with
destination MAC address. Alternate transmit
policies may be selected via the
xmit_hash_policy option. Balance XOR mode
provides load balancing and fault tolerance.
Broadcast

Broadcast sends traffic on both network

Supports static

interfaces. This mode provides fault tolerance.

trunking. Make sure


static trunking is
enabled on the
switch.

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IEEE 802.3ad

Dynamic Link Aggregation uses a complex

Supports 802.3ad

(Dynamic Link

algorithm to aggregate adapters by speed and

LACP

Aggregation)

duplex settings. It utilizes all slaves in the


active aggregator according to the 802.3ad
specification. Dynamic Link Aggregation mode
provides load balancing and fault tolerance but
requires a switch that supports IEEE 802.3ad
with LACP mode properly configured.

Balance-tlb

Balance-tlb uses channel bonding that does not

(Adaptive

require any special switch. The outgoing traffic

Transmit Load

is distributed according to the current load on

Balancing)

each Ethernet interface (computed relative to

General switches

the speed). Incoming traffic is received by the


current Ethernet interface. If the receiving
Ethernet interface fails, the other slave takes
over the MAC address of the failed receiving
slave. Balance-tlb mode provides load balancing
and fault tolerance.
Balance-alb

Balance-alb is similar to balance-tlb but also

(Adaptive Load

attempts to redistribute incoming (receive load

Balancing)

balancing) for IPV4 traffic. This setup does not


require any special switch support or
configuration. The receive load balancing is
achieved by ARP negotiation sent by the local
system on their way out and overwrites the
source hardware address with the unique
hardware address of one of the Ethernet
interfaces in the bond such that different peers
use different hardware address for the server.
This mode provides load balancing and fault
tolerance.

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General switches

W i-Fi
To connect the NAS to a Wi-Fi network, plug in a wireless dongle into a USB port of the
NAS. The NAS will detect a list of wireless access points. You can connect the NAS to
the Wi-Fi network in two ways.

Note :
The wireless connection performance depends on many factors such as the adapter
model, the USB adapter's performance, and the network environment. For higher
connection performance, you are recommended to use wired connection.
The system supports only one USB Wi-Fi dongle at a time.

A.C onne c t to a n e x isting Wi- F i ne twork:

A list of Wi-Fi access points with signal strength are displayed on the Wi-Fi Network
Connection panel.

Ic ons a nd O ptions

De sc ription

Rescan

To search for the Wi-Fi networks in range.

(Secured
network)

This icon shows that the Wi-Fi network requires a network


key; enter the key to connect to the network.
To connect to Wi-Fi network. If a security key is required, you

(Connect)

will be prompted to enter the key.

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To edit the connection information. You may also select to


(Edit)

connect to the Wi-Fi network automatically when it is in


range.

(Disconnect)

To disconnect from the Wi-Fi network.

(Remove)

To delete the Wi-Fi network profile from the panel.


Select this option to display all the available Wi-Fi networks.

Show all

Unselect this option to show only the configured network


profiles.

Click Rescan to search for available Wi-Fi networks in range. Select a Wi-Fi network to
connect to and click

. Enter the security key if it is a security-key enabled network.

Click Next and the NAS will attempt to connect to the wireless network.

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You can view the status of the configured network profiles.


Me ssa ge

De sc ription

Connected

The NAS is currently connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Connecting

The NAS is trying to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Out of range or

The wireless signal is not available or the SSID is not

hidden SSID

broadcast.

Failed to get IP

The NAS is connected to the Wi-Fi network but could not get
an IP address from the DHCP server. Please check the router
settings.

Association failed

The NAS cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network. Please check


the router settings.

Incorrect key

The security key entered is incorrect.

Auto connect

Automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network if it is in range.


The auto connection function is not supported if the SSID of
the Wi-Fi network is not broadcast.

B.Ma nua lly c onne c t to a Wi- F i ne twork:

To manually connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID (network
name), click Connect to a Wi-Fi network.

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You can choose to connect to an ad hoc network in which you can connect to any
wireless devices without the need for an access point.

Enter the network name (SSID) of the wireless network and select the security type.
No authentication (Open): No security key required.
WEP: Enter up to 4 WEP keys and choose 1 key to be used for authentication.
WPA-Personal: Choose either the AES or TKIP encryption type and enter the
encryption key.
WPA2-Personal: Enter a security key.

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Note :
The WEP key must be exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters; or exactly 10 or 26
hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F).
If you have trouble connecting to an encrypted wireless network, check the
wireless router/AP settings and change the transfer rate from N-only mode to B/
G/N mixed or similar settings.
Users of Windows 7 with WPA2 encryption cannot establish ad-hoc connection with
the NAS. Please change to use WEP encryption on Windows 7.
A fixed IP address is required for the wireless interface in order to establish an adhoc connection.

Type in the security key.

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Click Finish after the NAS has added the Wi-Fi network.

To edit the IP address settings, click

. You can select to obtain the IP address

automatically by DHCP or configure a fixed IP address.

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If the Wi-Fi connection is the only connection between the NAS and the router/AP, you
must select WLAN1 as the default gateway in Network > TCP/IP page. Otherwise,
the NAS will not be able to connect to the Internet or communicate with another
network.

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IP v6
The NAS supports IPv6 connectivity with stateless address configurations and RADVD
(Router Advertisement Daemon) for IPv6, RFC 2461 to allow the hosts on the same
subnet to acquire IPv6 addresses from the NAS automatically. The NAS services which
support IPv6 include:
Remote replication
Web Server
FTP
iSCSI (Virtual disk drives)
SSH (putty)

To use this function, select the option Enable IPv6 and click Apply. The NAS will
restart. After the system restarts, login the IPv6 page again. The settings of the IPv6
interface will be shown. Click

to edit the settings.

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IPv 6 Auto C onfigura tion


If an IPv6 enabled router is available on the network, select this option to allow the NAS
to acquire the IPv6 address and the configurations automatically.

Use sta tic IP a ddre ss


To use a static IP address, enter the IP address (e.g. 2001:bc95:1234:5678), prefix
length (e.g. 64), and the gateway address for the NAS. You may contact your ISP for
the information of the prefix and the prefix length.
Enable Router Advertisement Daemon (radvd): To configure the NAS as an IPv6 host
and distribute IPv6 addresses to the local clients which support IPv6, enable this
option and enter the prefix and prefix length.

IPv 6 DNS se rv e r
Enter the preferred DNS server in the upper field and the alternate DNS server in the
lower field. Contact the ISP or network administrator for the information. If IPv6 auto
configuration is selected, leave the fields as ::.

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Se rvice Binding
The NAS services run on all available network interfaces by default. To bind the services
to one or more specific network interfaces (wired or wireless), enable service binding.

Note : The service binding feature is only available for the NAS with more than one
network interfaces (wired and wireless).

The available network interfaces on the NAS will be shown. All the NAS services run on
all network interfaces by default. Select at least one network interface that each service
should be bound to. Then click Apply. The users will only be able to connect to the
services via the specified network interface(s).

If the settings cannot be applied, click Refresh to list the current network interfaces on
the NAS and configure service binding again.

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Note : After applying the service binding settings, the connection of the currently
online users will be kept even if they were not connecting to the services via the
specified network interface(s). The specified network interface(s) will be used for the
next connected session.

P rox y
Enter the proxy server settings to allow the NAS to access the Internet through a proxy
server for live update of the firmware, virus definition update, and App add-ons
download.

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DDNS Se rvice
To allow remote access to the NAS using a domain name instead of a dynamic IP
address, enable the DDNS service.

The NAS supports the DDNS providers: http://www.dyndns.com, http://update.ods.org,


http://www.dhs.org, http://www.dyns.cx, http://www.3322.org, http://www.no-ip.com.

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4.4 Security

Se curity Le ve l
Specify the IP address or the network domain from which the connections to the NAS
are allowed or denied. When the connection of a host server is denied, all the protocols
of that server are not allowed to connect to the NAS.

After changing the settings, click Apply to save the changes. The network services will
be restarted and current connections to the NAS will be terminated.

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Ne tw ork Acce ss P rote ction


The network access protection enhances system security and prevents unwanted
intrusion. You can block an IP for a certain period of time or forever if the IP fails to login
the NAS from a particular connection method.

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C e rtifica te & P riva te Ke y


The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a protocol for encrypted communication between the
web servers and the web browsers for secure data transfer. You can upload a secure
certificate issued by a trusted provider. After uploading a secure certificate, users can
connect to the administration interface of the NAS by SSL connection and there will not
be any alert or error message. The NAS supports X.509 certificate and private key only.
Download Certificate: To download the secure certificate which is currently in use.
Download Private Key: To download the private key which is currently in use.
Restore Default Certificate & Private Key: To restore the secure certificate and
private key to system default. The secure certificate and private key in use will be
overwritten.

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4.5 Hardware

Configure the hardware functions of the NAS.

G e ne ra l

Ena ble c onfigura tion re se t switc h


When this function is turned on, you can press the reset button for 3 seconds to reset
the administrator password and the system settings to default. The disk data will be
retained.
System

All NAS models

Basic system reset

Advanced system reset

(1 beep)

(2 beeps)

Press the reset button for 3 sec

Press the reset button for 10 sec

B a sic sy ste m re se t (3 se c )
After pressing the reset button for 3 seconds, a beep sound will be heard. The following
settings will be reset to default:
System administration password: admin.
TCP/IP configuration: Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP.
TCP/IP configuration: Disable Jumbo Frame.
TCP/IP configuration: If port trunking is enabled (dual LAN models only), the port
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trunking mode will be reset to Active Backup (Failover).


System port: 8080 (system service port).
Security level: Low (Allow all connections).
LCD panel password: (blank)*.
VLAN will be disabled.
Service binding: All NAS services run on all available network interfaces.

*This feature is only provided by the NAS models with LCD panels. Please visit http://
www.qnap.com for details.

Adv a nc e d sy ste m re se t (10 se c )


After pressing the reset button for 10 seconds, you will hear two beeps at the third and
the tenth seconds. The NAS will reset all the system settings to default as it does by
the web-based system reset in Administration > Restore to Factory Default except all
the data are reserved. The settings such as the users, user groups, and the shared
folders previously created will be cleared. To retrieve the old data after advanced
system reset, create the same shared folders on the NAS and the data will be accessible
again.

Ena ble ha rd disk sta ndby m ode


This option allows the hard drives on the NAS to enter standby mode if there is no disk
access within the specified period.

Ena ble light signa l a le rt whe n the fre e size of SATA disk is le ss tha n the v a lue :
The status LED flashes red and green when this option is turned on and the free space
of the SATA hard drive is less than the value. The valid range of the value is 1-51200
MB.

Ena ble write c a c he (EX T4 only )


If the disk volume of the NAS is formatted as EXT4, turn on this option for higher write
performance. Note that an unexpected system shutdown may lead to incomplete data
transfer when data write is in process. This option will be turned off when any of the
following services is enabled: Download Station, MySQL service, user quota, and
Surveillance Station. You are recommended to turn this option off if the NAS is set as a
shared storage in a virtualized or clustered environment.

Ena ble wa rning a le rt for re dunda nt powe r supply on the we b- ba se d inte rfa c e :
If two power supply units (PSU) are installed on the NAS and connected to the power
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sockets, both PSU will supply the power to the NAS (applied to 1U and 2U models). Turn
on the redundant power supply mode in System Settings > Hardware to receive
warning alert for the redundant power supply. The NAS will sound and record the error
messages in System Logs when the PSU is plugged out or does not correspond
correctly.

If only one PSU is installed on the NAS, do NOT enable this option.

* This function is disabled by default.

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Buz z e r
Ena ble a la rm buzze r
Turn on this option to allow the alarm buzzer to beep when certain system operations
(startup, shutdown, or firmware upgrade) are executed or system events (error or
warning) occur.

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W rite C a che
Better write performance can be obtained when this option is enabled. Please not that
an unexpected system shutdown might cause incomplete data transfer when data write
is in progress. This option will be disabled when Download Station or MySQL service is
enabled.

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Sma rt Fa n

Smart Fan Configuration:


Enable smart fan (recommended)
Select to use the default smart fan settings or define the settings manually. When
the system default settings are selected, the fan rotation speed will be automatically
adjusted when the NAS temperature, CPU temperature, and hard drive temperature
meet the criteria. It is recommended to enable this option.
Set fan rotation speed manually
By manually setting the fan rotation speed, the fan rotates at the defined speed
continuously.

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4.6 Power

You can restart or shut down the NAS, specify the behavior of the NAS after a power
recovery, and set the schedule for automatic system power on/off/restart on this page.

EuP M ode C onfigura tion


EuP (also Energy-using Products) is a European Union (EU) directive designed to improve
the energy efficiency of electrical devices, reduce use of hazardous substances,
increase ease of product recycling, and improve environment-friendliness of the product.

When EuP is enabled, the following settings will be affected so that the NAS maintains
low power consumption (less than 1W) when the NAS is powered off:
Wake on LAN: Disabled.
AC power resumption: The NAS will remain off after the power restores from an
outage.
Scheduled power on, off, restart settings: Disabled.

When EuP is disabled, the power consumption of the NAS is slightly higher than 1W when
the NAS is powered off. EuP is disabled by default so that you can use the functions
Wake on LAN, AC power resumption, and power schedule settings properly.

This feature is only supported by certain NAS models, please visit http://www.qnap.com

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for details.

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W a ke -on-LAN (W O L)
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 removed (in other words, the power cable
is unplugged) when the NAS is turned off, Wake on LAN will not function whether or not
the power supply is reconnected afterwards.

This feature is only supported by certain NAS models, please visit http://www.qnap.com
for details.

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P ow e r R e cove ry
Configure the NAS to resume to the previous power-on or power-off status, turn on, or
remain off when the AC power resumes after a power outage.

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P ow e r Sche dule
Specify the schedule for automatic system power on, power off, or restart. Weekdays
stand for Monday to Friday; weekend stands for Saturday and Sunday. Up to 15
schedules can be set.

Turn on the option Postpone the restart/shutdown schedule when replication job is in
process to allow the scheduled system restart or shutdown to be carried out after a
running replication job completes. Otherwise, the NAS will ignore the running replication
job and execute scheduled system restart or shutdown.

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4.7 Notification

SM T P Se rve r
The NAS supports email alert to inform the administrator of system errors and warning.
To receive the alert by email, configure the SMTP server.
Select an email account: specify the type of email account you would like to use for
email alerts.
SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server name, for example, smtp.gmail.com.
Port Number: Enter the port number for the SMTP server. The default port number is
25.
Email: Enter email address of the alert recipient.
Username and Password: Enter the login information of the email account.
Secure connection: Choose SSL or TLS to ensure a secure connection between the
NAS and SMTP server, or None based on your needs. It is advised to turn this
function on if the SMTP server supports it.

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SM SC Se rve r
Configure the SMSC server settings to send SMS messages to the specified phone
number(s) from the NAS. The default SMS service provider is Clickatell. You can add your
own SMS service provider by selecting Add SMS Provider from the drop-down menu.

When Add SMS service provider is selected, enter the name of the SMS provider and
the URL template text.

Note : The URL template text must follow the standard of the SMS service provider to
receive the SMS alert properly.

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Ale rt Notifica tion


Select the type of instant alert the NAS will send to the designated users when system
events (warning/error) occur.

E- m a il Notific a tion Se ttings


Specify the email addresses (maximum 2) to receive instant system alert from the NAS.

SMS Notific a tion Se ttings


Specify the cell phone numbers (maximum 2) to receive instant system alert from the
NAS.

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4.8 Firmware Update

Live U pda te
Select Automatically check if a newer version is available when logging into the NAS
web administration interface to allow the NAS to automatically check if a new firmware
version is available for download from the Internet. If a new firmware is found, you will
be notified after logging in the NAS as an administrator.

Click Check for Update to check if any firmware update is available.

Note that the NAS must be connected to the Internet for these features to work.

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Firmw a re U pda te

Note : If the system is running properly, you do not need to update the firmware.

Before updating the system firmware, make sure the product model and firmware version
are correct. Follow the steps below to update firmware:

1. Download the release notes of the firmware from the QNAP website http://www.
qnap.com. Read the release notes carefully to make sure it is required to update
the firmware.
2. Download the NAS firmware and unzip the IMG file to the computer.
3. Before updating the system firmware, back up all the disk data on the NAS to avoid
any potential data loss during the system update.
4. Click Browse to select the correct firmware image for the system update. Click
Update System to update the firmware.

The system update may take tens of seconds to several minutes to complete depending
on the network connection status. Please wait patiently. The NAS will inform you when
the system update has completed.

U pda te Firmw a re by Q NAP Q finde r


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The 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 menu.

2. Login the NAS as an administrator.

3. Browse and select the firmware for the NAS. Click Start to update the system.

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

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4.9 Backup/Restore

Ba ckup/R e store Se ttings

B a c k up Sy ste m Se ttings
To back up all the settings, including the user accounts, server name, network
configuration and so on, click Backup and select to open or save the setting file.

Re store Sy ste m Se ttings


To restore all the settings, click Browse to select a previously saved setting file and
click Restore.

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R e store to Fa ctory De fa ult


To reset all the system settings to default, click RESET and then click OK.

C a ution: When RESET is pressed on this page, all the disk data, user
accounts, shared folders, and system settings will be cleared and restored to
default. Always back up all the important data and system settings before
resetting the NAS.

To reset the NAS by the reset button, see System Settings > Hardware.

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4.10 External Device

External Storage 253


USB Printer 261
UPS 289

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4.10.1 External Storage

The NAS supports external USB and eSATA storage devices* for backup and data
storage. Connect the external storage device to a USB or an eSATA interface of the
NAS, when the device is successfully detected, the details will be shown on this page.

Storage Information
Select a storage device and click Storage Information to check for its details.

*The number of USB and eSATA interfaces supported varies by models. Please refer to
http://www.qnap.com for details.
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It may take tens of seconds for the NAS server to detect the external USB or eSATA
device successfully. Please wait patiently.

Format
The external storage device can be formatted as EXT3, EXT4, FAT32, NTFS, or HFS+
(Mac only) file system. Click Format and select the option from the drop-down menu.

The NAS supports external drive encryption. To encrypt an external storage device, click
Encryption. Select the encryption method: AES 128-, 192- or 256-bit and enter the
password (8-16 characters). Select Save encryption key to save the password in a
hidden location on a hard drive of the NAS. The NAS will unlock the encrypted external
storage device automatically every time the device is connected. Click Format to
proceed.

Click OK and all the data will be cleared.

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The device will be Ready after disk initialization.

Eject
Eject offers two different options. Disconnect disk partition allows you to remove a
single disk partition or a disk drive in a multi-drive enclosure. Remove device allows you
to disconnect external storage devices without the risk of losing any data when the
device is removed.

First choose a device to eject, click Eject and then to disconnect the disk partition or
remove the device.

Encryption management
If an external storage device is encrypted by the NAS, the button Encryption

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Management will appear. Click this button to manage the encryption password/key, or
lock or unlock the device.

Loc k the de v ic e

Note : The external storage device cannot be locked if a real-time or scheduled backup
job is running on the device. To disable the backup job, go to Control Panel >
Applications > Backup Station > External Drive.

1. To lock an encrypted external storage device, click Encryption Management.

2. Select Lock this device and click Next.

3. Click Next to lock the device.

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Unloc k the de v ic e
1. To unlock an encrypted external storage device, click Encryption Management.

2. Select Unlock this device. Click Next.

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3. Enter the encryption password or upload the key file. Select Save encryption key
to save the password in a hidden location on a hard drive of the NAS. The NAS will
unlock the encrypted external storage device automatically every time the device
is connected. Click Next.

Ma na ge the e nc ry ption ke y
1. To change an encryption password or download an encryption key file, click
Encryption Management.

2. Select Manage encryption key. Click Next.

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3. Select to change the encryption password or download the encryption key file to
the local PC. Click Next.

Data Sharing

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Disk usage settings for 1-drive models.

Select one of the following settings for an external storage device connected to a 1drive NAS:
Data sharing: Use the external drive for storage expansion of the NAS.
Q-RAID 1: Configure the external drive and a local hard drive on the NAS as Q-RAID
1. Q-RAID 1 enables one-way data synchronization from the NAS to the external
storage device but does not offer any RAID redundancy. Note tha t the e x te rna l
driv e will be form a tte d whe n Q - RAID 1 is e x e c ute d.

After Q-RAID 1 has been executed once, the NAS data will be automatically copied to
the external storage device whenever it is connected to the NAS.

Note :
Only one external hard disk can be set as Q-RAID 1 at one time.
It is recommended to use an external storage device of the same capacity as the
internal hard drive of the NAS. If the storage capacity of the external storage
device is too small to synchronize with the internal hard drive, the device can only
be used for data sharing.

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4.10.2 USB Printer

The NAS supports network printing sharing service over local network and the Internet in
Windows, Mac, and Linux (Ubuntu) environments. Up to 3 USB printers are supported.

To share a USB printer by NAS, connect the printer to a USB port of the NAS. The
printer will be detected automatically and the printer's information will be shown.

Printer Info
click a connected USB printer and then Printer Info to review printer details.

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Note :
Please connect a USB printer to the NAS after the software configuration is
completed.
The NAS does not support multifunction printer.
The file name display on the printer job table is only available for printer jobs sent
via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) connection.
For the information of the supported USB printer models, please visit http://www.
qnap.com

Printer Log
click a connected USB printer and then Printer Log to view its print job history. You
can pause or cancel ongoing or pending jobs, resume paused jobs, or delete completed
or pending jobs here. To clear the history, click Clear.

Note : Do NOT restart the NAS or update the system firmware when printing is in
process or there are queued jobs. Otherwise all the queued jobs will be cancelled and
removed.

Clean Up Spool Space


click Clean Up Spool Space to clean up the data saved in the printer spool.

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Settings
click Settings to configure basic settings of the printer.

Stop printe r sha ring a nd c le a r print spool


Select this option to temporarily disable the selected printer for print sharing. All the
data in the printer spool will also be cleared.

B onjour printe r support


Select this option to broadcast printing service to Mac users via Bonjour. Enter a service
name, which allows the printer to be found by Bonjour. The name can only contain a-z,
A-Z, 0-9, dot (.), comma (,) and dash (-).

Maximum Printer Jobs and Blacklist

Ma x im um printe r jobs pe r printe r


Specify the maximum number of printer jobs for a printer. A printer supports maximum
1,000 printer jobs. The oldest printer job will be overwritten by the newest one if the

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printer has reached the maximum number of printer jobs.

Ente r IP a ddre sse s or dom a in na m e s to a llow or de ny printing a c c e ss


To allow or deny particular IP addresses or domain names to use the printing service of
the NAS, select Allow printing or Deny printing and enter the IP address(es) or
domain name(s). An asterisk (*) denotes all connections. To allow all users to use the
printer, select No limit. Click Apply to save the settings.

Note : This feature only works for printing service configured via IPP and Bonjour, but
not Samba.

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4.10.2.1 Setting up Printer Connection in Windows 7

The following description applies to Windows 7.

Follow the steps below to set up your printer connection.

1. Go to Devices and Printers.

2. Click Add a printer.

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3. In the Add printer wizard, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.

4. While Windows is searching for available network printers, click The printer that I
want isn't listed.

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5. Click Select a shared printer by name, and then enter the address of the network
printer. The address is in the following format http://NAS_IP:631/printers/
ServernamePR, where the NAS_IP can also be a domain name address if you want
to print remotely. For example, http://10.8.13.59:631/printers/NASPR3

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6. The wizard will prompt you for the correct printer driver. You may also download
the latest printer driver from the manufacturers website if it is not built-into
Windows operating system.

7. After installing the correct printer driver, the wizard shows the address and driver
of the new network printer.

8. You may also set the network printer as the default printer or print a test page.

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Click Finish to exit the wizard.

9. The new network printer is now available for printing.

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4.10.2.2 Setting up Printer Connection in Windows XP

Follow the steps below to set up your printer connection.


Me thod 1
1. Enter \\NAS IP in Windows Explorer.
2. A printer icon is shown as a shared folder on the server. Double click the icon.
3. Install the printer driver.

4. When finished, you can start to use the network printer service of the NAS.
Me thod 2
The following configuration method has been verified on Windows XP only:
1. Open Printers and Faxes.
2. Delete the existing network printer (if any).
3. Right click the blank area in the Printers and Faxes window. Select Server
Properties.
4. Click the Ports tab and delete the ports configured for the previous network
printer (if any).
5. Restart your PC.
6. Open Printers and Faxes.
7. Click Add a printer and click Next.
8. Select Local printer attached to this computer. Click Next.

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9. 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 namepr, for example, NAS IP=
192.168.1.1, NAS name= myNAS, the link is \\192.168.1.1\myNASpr.
11. Install the printer driver.
12. Print a test page.

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4.10.2.3 Setting up Printer Connection in Mac OS 10.6

If you are using Mac OS 10.6, follow the steps below to configure the printer function of
the NAS.

1. First make sure the Bonjour printer support is enabled on the NAS in External
Device > USB Printer > Settings. You may change the Service Name to better
represent the printer.

2. On your Mac, go to System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.

3. In the Print & Fax window, click + to add a printer.

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4. The USB network printer will be listed via Bonjour. Select the default printer driver
or you may download and install the latest one from the printer manufacturers
website. Click Add to add this printer.

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5. Additional options may be available for your printer. Click Continue.

6. The new network printer is now available for printing.

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4.10.2.4 Setting up Printer Connection in Mac OS 10.5

If you are using Mac OS X 10.5, follow the steps below to configure the printer function
of the NAS.

Make sure your printer is connected to the NAS and the printer information is displayed
correctly on the USB Printer page.
1. Go to Network Services > Win/Mac/MFS > Microsoft Networking. Enter a
workgroup name for the NAS. You will need this information later.

2. Go to Print & Fax on your Mac.

3. Click + to add a printer.

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

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5. Enter the username and password to login the printer server on the NAS.

6. Select the printer driver.

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

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4.10.2.5 Setting up Printer Connection in Mac OS 10.4

If you are using Mac OS 10.4, follow the steps below to configure the printer function of
the NAS.

1. On the toolbar, click Go/Utilities.

2. Click Printer Setup Utility.

3. Click Add.

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4. Press and hold the alt key

on the keyboard and click More Printers

concurrently.

5. In the pop up window:

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Select Advanced*.
Select Windows Printer with SAMBA.
Enter the printer name.
Enter the printer URI, the format is smb://NAS IP/printer name. The printer name is
found on the Device Configuration > USB Printer page.
Select Generic for Printer Model.
Click Add.

*Note that you must hold and press the alt key and click More Printers at the same
time to view the Advanced printer settings. Otherwise, this option does not appear.

6. The printer appears on the printer list. It is ready to use.

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Note : The network printer service of the NAS supports Postscript printer on Mac OS
only.

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4.10.2.6 Setting up Printer Connection in Linux (Ubuntu 10.10)

If you are using Linux (Ubuntu 10.10), follow the steps below to configure the printer
function of the NAS.

1. Click the System tab, choose Administration. Then select Printing.

2. Click Add to add a printer.

3. Click Network Printer, and then select Internet Printing Protocol (ipp). Enter the
NAS IP address in Host. /printers is already present. Enter the printer name
after printers/ in the field Queue.

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4. Before you continue, you may click Verify to test the printer connection.

5. The operating system starts to search for the possible driver list.

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6. Select the printer driver from the built-in database, or search online.

7. Choose the correct printer model and driver. Depending on the printer, some
additional printer options may be available in the next step.

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8. You can rename this printer or enter additional information. Click Apply to exit
and finish.

9. The network printer is now available for printing.

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4.10.3 UPS

By enabling the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) support, you can protect your NAS
from abnormal system shutdown caused by power disruption. In the event of a power
failure the NAS will shut down automatically or enter auto-protection mode by probing
the power status of the connected UPS unit.

Sta nda lone m ode USB


To operate under USB standalone mode, follow the steps below:
1. Plug in the USB cable on the UPS to the NAS.
2. Select the option Enable UPS Support.
3. Choose between whether the NAS will shut down or enter auto-protection mode
after AC power fails. Specify the time in minutes that the NAS should wait before
executing the option you have selected. After the NAS enters auto-protection
mode, the NAS resumes the previous operation status when the power restores.
4. Click Apply All to confirm.

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Sta nda lone m ode SNMP


To operate under SNMP standalone mode, follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the NAS is connected to the same physical network as the SNMP-based
UPS.
2. Select the option Enable UPS Support.
3. Select APC UPS with SNMP management from the Protocol drop down menu.
4. Enter the IP address of the SNMP-based UPS.
5. Choose between whether the NAS will shut down or enter auto-protection mode
after AC power fails. Specify the time in minutes that the NAS should wait before
executing the option you have selected. After the NAS enters auto-protection
mode, the NAS resumes the previous operation status when the power restores.
6. Click Apply All to confirm.

Ne twork m a ste r m ode


A network UPS master is responsible for communicating with network UPS slaves on the
same physical network about critical power status. To set up your NAS with UPS as

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network master mode, plug in the USB cable on the UPS to the NAS and follow the steps
below:
1. Make sure the NAS (the UPS master) is connected to the same physical network
as the network UPS slaves.
2. Select the option Enable UPS Support.
3. Click Enable network UPS Support. This option appears only when your NAS is
connected to the UPS by a USB cable.
4. Choose between whether the NAS will shut down or enter auto-protection mode
after AC power fails. Specify the time in minutes that the NAS should wait before
executing the option you have selected. After the NAS enters auto-protection
mode, the NAS resumes the previous operation status when the power restores.
5. Enter the IP address of other network UPS slaves to be notified in the event of
power failure.
6. Click Apply All to confirm and continue the setup for the NAS systems which
operate in network slave mode below.

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Ne twork sla v e m ode


A network UPS slave communicates with network UPS master to receive the UPS status.
To set up your NAS with UPS as network slave mode, follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the NAS is connected to the same physical network as the network UPS
master.
2. Select the option Enable UPS Support.
3. Select Network UPS slave from the Protocol drop down menu.
4. Enter the IP address of the network UPS server.
5. Choose between whether the NAS will shut down or enter auto-protection mode
after AC power fails. Specify the time in minutes that the NAS should wait before
executing the option you have selected. After the NAS enters auto-protection
mode, the NAS resumes the previous operation status when the power restores.
6. Click Apply All to confirm.

Note : To allow the UPS device to send SNMP alerts to the QNAP NAS in case of power
loss, you may have to enter the IP address of the NAS in the configuration page of the
UPS device.

B e ha v ior of the UPS fe a ture of the NAS:


In case of power loss and power recovery, the events will be logged in the System
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Event Logs.

During a power loss, the NAS will wait for the specified time you enter in the UPS
Settings before powering off or entering auto-protection mode.
If the power restores before the end of the waiting time, the NAS will remain in operation
and cancel its power-off or auto-protection action.

Once the power restores:


If the NAS is in auto-protection mode, it will resume to normal operation.
If the NAS is powered off, it will remain off.

Diffe re nc e be twe e n a uto- prote c tion m ode a nd powe r- off m ode


Mode

Adv a nta ge

Disa dv a nta ge

Auto-protection

The NAS resumes after power

If the power outage lasts until

mode

recovery.

the UPS is turned off, the NAS


may suffer from abnormal
shutdown.

Power-off mode

The NAS will be shut down

The NAS will remain off after

properly.

the power recovery. Manual


power on of the NAS is
required.

If the power restores after the NAS has been shut down and before the UPS device is
powered off, you may power on the NAS by Wake on LAN* (if your NAS and UPS device
both support Wake on LAN and Wake on LAN is enabled on the NAS).

*This feature is not supported by TS-110, TS-119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-410,
TS-419P, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-112, TS-212, TS-412, TS-412U. Please visit http://
www.qnap.com for details.

If the power restores after both the NAS and the UPS have been shut down, the NAS will
react according to the settings in System Settings > Power Recovery.

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4.11 System Status

Syste m Informa tion


View the summary of system information such as the server name, memory, firmware and
system up time on this page.

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Ne tw ork Sta tus


View the current network settings and statistics on this page and they are displayed
based on network interfaces. click the up arrow at top right to collapse the interface
page and down arrow to expand the page.

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Syste m Se rvice
View the current settings of system services provided by the NAS on this page.

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Ha rdw a re Informa tion


View basic hardware information of the NAS on this page.

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R e source M onitor
You can view the CPU usage, disk usage, and bandwidth transfer statistics of the NAS
on this page.

CPU Usage: This tab shows the CPU usage of the NAS.

Memory Usage: This tab shows the memory usage of the NAS by real-time dynamic
graph.

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

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Bandwidth Usage: This tab provides information about bandwidth transfer of each
available LAN port of the NAS.

Process: This tab shows information about the processes running on the NAS.

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4.12 System Logs

Syste m Eve nt Logs


The NAS can store 10,000 recent event logs, including warning, error, and information
messages. If the NAS does not function correctly, refer to the event logs for
troubleshooting.

Tip: Right click a log to delete the record. To clear all logs, click Clear.

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Syste m C onne ction Logs


The NAS supports recording HTTP, FTP, Telnet, SSH, AFP, NFS, SAMBA, and iSCSI
connections. Click Options to select the connection type to be logged. The file transfer
performance can be slightly affected when this feature is turned on.

Tip: Right click a log and select to delete the record or block the IP and select how long
the IP should be blocked. To clear all the logs, click Clear.

Start Logging: Turn on this option to archive the connection logs. The NAS generates a
CSV file automatically and saves it to a specified folder when the number of logs reaches
the upper limit.

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The file-level access logs are available on this page. The NAS will record the logs when
users access, create, delete, move, or rename any files or folders via the connection
type specified in Options. To disable this feature, click Stop logging.

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O nline U se rs
The information of the on-line users connecting to the NAS by networking services is
shown on this page.

Tip: Right click a log to disconnect the IP connection and block the IP.

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Syslog C lie nt M a na ge me nt
Syslog is a standard for forwarding the log messages on an IP network. Turn on this
option to save the event logs and connection logs to a remote Syslog server.

When converting the connection logs into a CSV file, the connection type and action will
be number coded. Please refer to the table below for the code meaning.
C onne c tion ty pe c ode s

Ac tion c ode s

0 - UNKNOWN

0 - UNKNOWN

1 - SAMBA

1 - DEL

2 - FTP

2 - READ

3 - HTTP

3 - WRITE

4 - NFS

4 - OPEN

5 - AFP

5 - MKDIR

6 - TELNET

6 - NFSMOUNT_SUCC

7 - SSH

7 - NFSMOUNT_FAIL

8 - ISCSI

8 - RENAME
9 - LOGIN_FAIL
10 - LOGIN_SUCC
11 - LOGOUT
12 - NFSUMOUNT
13 - COPY
14 - MOVE
15 - ADD

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Adv a nc e d Log Se a rc h
Advanced log search is provided to search for system event logs, system connection
logs and online users based on user preferences. First, specify the log type, users,
computer name, date range and source IP and click Search to search for the desired
logs or reset to list all logs.

Please note that for online users, only the source IP and Computer name can be
specified.

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5. Privilege Settings

Users 309
User Groups 325
Share Folders 327
Quota 363
Domain Security 365

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5.1 Users

The NAS has created the following users by default:


admin
The administrator admin has full access to system administration and all shared
folders. It cannot be deleted.
guest
This is a built-in user and will not be displayed on the User Management page. A
guest does not belong to any user group. The login password is guest.
anonymous
This is a built-in user and will not be shown on the User Management page. When
you connect to the server by FTP, you can use this name to login.
The number of users you can create on the NAS varies according to the NAS models. If
your NAS models are not listed, please visit http://www.qnap.com for details.
Ma x im um num be r of

NAS m ode ls

use rs
1,024

TS-110, TS-210

2,048

TS-112, TS-119, TS-119P+, TS-212, TS-219P+, TS-410,


TS-239 Pro II+, TS-259 Pro+

4,096

TS-412, TS-419P+, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-412U, TS419U+, SS-439 Pro, SS-839 Pro, TS-439 Pro II+, TS-459URP/SP, TS-459U-RP+/SP+, TS-459 Pro+, TS-459 Pro II, TS559 Pro+, TS-559 Pro II, TS-659 Pro+, TS-659 Pro II, TS859 Pro+, TS-859U-RP, TS-859U-RP+, TS-809 Pro, TS809U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TSEC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP

The following information is required to create a new user:


Username
The username is case-insensitive and supports multi-byte characters, such as
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. The maximum length is 32 characters. The
invalid characters are listed below:
"/ \ [ ] : ; | =, +* ? <>` '

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Password
The password is case-sensitive and supports maximum 16 characters. It is
recommended to use a password of at least 6 characters.

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Create a User
To create a user on the NAS, click Create a User.

Follow the instructions of the wizard to complete the details.

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Create Multiple Users


1. To create multiple users on the NAS, click Create Multiple Users.

2. Click Next.

3. Enter the name prefix, e.g. test. Enter the start number for the username, e.g.
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0001 and the number of users to be created, e.g. 10. The NAS creates ten users
named test0001, test0002, test0003test0010. The password entered here is the
same for all the new users.

4. Select to create a private shard folder for each user or not. The shared folder will
be named after the username. If a shared folder of the same name has already
existed, the NAS will not create the folder.

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5. Specify the folder settings.

6. You can view the new users created in the last step. Click Finish to exit the
wizard.

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7. Check that the users have been created.

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

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Import/Export Users
You can import users to or export users from the NAS with this function.

Note : The password rules (if applicable) will not be applied when importing the users.

Ex port use rs:


Follow the steps below to export users from the NAS:
1. Click Import/Export Users.

2. Select the option Export user and user group settings.

3. Click Next to download and save the account setting file (*.bin). The file can be
imported to another NAS for account setup.

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Note that the quota settings can be exported only when the quota function is enabled in
Privilege Settings > Quota.

Im port use rs:


Before you import users to the NAS, make sure you have backed up the original users
settings by exporting the users. Follow the steps below to import users to the NAS:
1. Click Import/Export Users.

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2. Select Import user and user group settings. Select the option Overwrite
duplicate users to overwrite existing users on the NAS. Click Browse and select
the file (*.txt, *.csv, *.bin) which contains the users information and click Next
to import the users.

3. Click Finish after the users have been created.

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4. The imported user accounts will be shown.

The NAS supports importing user accounts from TXT, CSV or BIN files. To create a list of
user accounts with these file types, follow the steps below.

TX T

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1. 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 (MB), Group Name
3. Go to the next line and repeat the previous step to create another user account.
Each line indicates one user's information.
4. Save the file in UTF-8 encoding if it contains double-byte characters.

An example is shown as below. Note that if the quota is left empty, the user will have no
limit in using the disk space of the NAS.

C SV (Ex c e l)
1. Open a new file with Excel.
2. Enter a user's information in the same row in the following order:
Column A: Username
Column B: Password
Column C: Quota (MB)
Column D: Group name
3. Go to the next row and repeat the previous step to create another user account.
Each row indicates one user's information. Save the file in CSV format.
4. Open the CSV file with Notepad and save it in UTF-8 encoding if it contains
double-byte characters.

An example is shown as below:

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B IN (Ex porte d from the NAS)


The BIN file is exported from a QNAP NAS. It contains information including username,
password, quota, and user group. The quota setting can be exported only when the
quota function is enabled in Privilege Settings > Quota.

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Home Folders
Enable Home Folders to create a personal folder to each local and domain user on the
NAS. Users can access their folders home via Microsoft networking, FTP, AFP, and File
Station. All the home folders are located in the shared folder Homes, which can only be
accessed by admin by default.

To use this feature, click Home Folders.

Select Enable home folder for all users and the disk volume where the home folders will
be created in. Click Apply.

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5.2 User Groups

A user group is a collection of users with the same access right to the files or folders.
The NAS has created the following user groups by default:
administrators
All the members in this group have the administration right of the NAS. This group
cannot be deleted.
everyone
All the registered users belong to everyone group. This group cannot be deleted.
The number of user groups you can create on the NAS varies according to the NAS
models. If your NAS models are not listed, please visit http://www.qnap.com for details.
Ma x im um num be r of

NAS m ode ls

use r groups
128

TS-110, TS-210

256

TS-112, TS-119, TS-119P+, TS-212, TS-219P+, TS-410,


TS-239 Pro II+, TS-259 Pro+

512

TS-412, TS-419P+, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-412U, TS419U+, SS-439 Pro, SS-839 Pro, TS-439 Pro II+, TS459U-RP/SP, TS-459U-RP+/SP+, TS-459 Pro+, TS-459 Pro
II, TS-559 Pro+, TS-559 Pro II, TS-659 Pro+, TS-659 Pro
II, TS-859 Pro+, TS-859U-RP, TS-859U-RP+, TS-809 Pro,
TS-809U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TSEC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP

A group name must not exceed 256 characters. It is case-insensitive and supports
double-byte characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, except the following
ones:
"/ \ [ ] : ; | =, +* ? <>` '

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5.3 Shared Folders

Sha re d Folde rs
You can create multiple shared folders on the NAS and specify the access rights of the
users and user groups to the shares.

The number of shared folders you can create on the NAS varies according to the NAS
models. If your NAS models are not listed, please visit http://www.qnap.com for details.
Maximum number of

NAS models

shared folders
256

TS-110, TS-210, TS-112, TS-119, TS-119P+, TS-212,


TS-219P+, TS-x20, TS-x21, TS-410, TS-239 Pro II+,
TS-259 Pro+

512

TS-412, TS-419P+, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-412U, TS419U+, SS-439 Pro, SS-839 Pro, TS-439 Pro II+, TS459U-RP/SP, TS-459U-RP+/SP+, TS-459 Pro+, TS-459
Pro II, TS-559 Pro+, TS-559 Pro II, TS-659 Pro+, TS659 Pro II, TS-859 Pro+, TS-859U-RP, TS-859U-RP+,
TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, TS-x70, TS-879 Pro, TS1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP,
TS-EC1279U-RP

On the folder list, you can view the current data size, number of sub-folders and files
created in the shared folder, and the folder status (hidden or not).

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1. To create a shared folder, click Create > Shared Folder.

2. Click Next.

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3. Enter the folder settings.


Folder name: Enter the share name. The share name does not support " / \ [ ] : ; | =
, +* ? <>` '
Disk Volume: Select which disk volume on which to create the folder.
Description: Enter an optional description of the shared folder.
Hide Folder: Select to hide the shared folder or not in Microsoft Networking. When a
shared folder is hidden, you have to enter the complete directory \
\NAS_IP\share_name to access the share.
Lock file (oplocks): Opportunistic locking is a Windows mechanism for the client to
place an opportunistic lock (oplock) on a file residing on a server in order to cache
the data locally for improved performance. Oplocks is enabled by default for everyday
usage. For networks that require multiple users concurrently accessing the same file
such as a database, oplocks should be disabled.
Recycle Bin: Enable the Network Recycle Bin for created shared folders. The option

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Restrict the access of Recycle Bin to administrators only for now, once enabled, will
ensure that files deleted and moved to the Network Recycle Bin can only be
recovered by administrators.
Path: Specify the path of the shared folder or select to let the NAS specify the path
automatically.

4. Select the way you want to specify the access right to the folder and specify the
guest access right.

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5. If you select to specify the access right by user or user group, you can select to
grant read only, read/write, or deny access to the users or user groups.

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6. Confirm the settings and click Next.

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7. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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To delete a shared folder, select the folder checkbox and click Remove. You can select
the option Also delete the data. (Mounted ISO image files will not be deleted) to delete
the folder and the files in it. If you select not to delete the folder data, the data will be
retained in the NAS. You can create a shared folder of the same name again to access
the data.

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Ic on
(Folder property)

De sc ription
Edit the folder property. Select to hide or show the network
drive, enable or disable oplocks, folder path, comment, restrict
the access of Recycle Bin to administrators (files can only be
recovered by administrators from the Network Recycle Bin) and
enable or disable write-only access on FTP connection.

(Folder

Edit folder permissions and subfolder permissions.

permissions)
(Refresh)

Refresh the shared folder details.

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Folder Permissions
Configure folder and subfolder permissions on the NAS. To edit basic folder permissions,
locate a folder name in Privilege Settings > Shared Folders and click

The folder name will be shown on the left and the users with configured access rights
are shown in the panel. You can also specify the guest access right at the bottom of the
panel.

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Click Add to select more users and user groups and specify their access rights to the
folder. Click Add to confirm.

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Click Remove to remove any configured permissions. You can select multiple items by
holding the Ctrl key and left clicking the mouse. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Subfolder Permissions
The NAS supports subfolder permissions for secure management of the folders and
subfolders. You can specify read, read/write, and deny access of individual user to each
folder and subfolder.

To configure subfolder permissions, go to Privilege Settings > Shared Folders >


Advanced Permissions tab. Select Enable Advanced Folder Permissions and click
Apply.

Note : You can create maximum 230 permission entries for each folder when Advanced
Folder Permission is enabled.

Go to Privilege Settings > Shared Folders > Shared Folders tab. Select a root folder,
for example Dept, and click

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The shared folder name and its first-level subfolders are shown on the left. The users
with configured access rights are shown in the panel, with special permission below.
Double click the first-level subfolders to view the second-level subfolders. Select the
root folder (Dept). Click + Add to specify read only, read/write, or deny access for the
users and user groups.

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Note :
If you have specified deny access for a user on the root folder, the user will not
be allowed to access the folder and subfolders even if you select read/write access
to the subfolders.
If you have specified read only access for a user on the root folder, the user will
have read only access to all the subfolders even if you select read/write access to
the subfolders.
To specify read only permission on the root folder and read/write permission on the
subfolders, you must set read/write permission on the root folder and use the option
Only admin can create files and folders (to be explained later).
If an unidentified account ID (such as 500) is shown for a subfolder on the
permission assignment page after you click the Access Permissions button next to
a shared folder in Control Panel>Privilege Settings>Shared Folders>Shared
Folder, it is likely that the permission of that subfolder has been granted to a user
account that no longer exists. In this case, please select this unidentified account
ID and click Remove to delete this account ID.

Click Add when you have finished the settings.

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Specify other permissions settings below the folder permissions panel.

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Guest 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 owner is the creator. To
change the folder owner, click

Select a user from the list or search a username. Then click Set.

Only the owner can delete the contents: When you apply this option to a folder, e.g.
Dept, only the folder owner can delete the first-level subfolders and files. Users who
are not the owner but possess read/write permission to the folder cannot delete the
folders Admin, HR, Production, Sales, and test in this example. This option does not
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apply to the subfolders of the selected folder even if the options Apply changes to
files and subfolders and Apply and replace all existing permissions of this folder,
files, and subfolders are selected.

Only admin can create files and folders: This option is only available for root folders.
Select this option to allow admin to create first-level subfolders and files in the
selected folder only. For example, in the folder Dept, only admin can create files
and subfolders Admin, HR, Production, and so on. Other users with read/write access
to Dept can only create files and folders in the second and lower-level subfolders
such as Admin01, Admin02, HR1, and HR2.

Apply changes to files and subfolders: Apply permissions settings except owner
protection and root folder write protection settings to all the files and subfolders
within the selected folder. These settings include new users, deleted users, modified
permissions, and folder owner. The options Only the owner can delete the contents
and Only admin can create files and folders will not be applied to subfolders.

Apply and replace all existing permissions of this folder, files, and subfolders: Select
this option to override all previously configured permissions of the selected folder and
its files and subfolders except owner protection and root folder write protection
settings. The options Only the owner can delete the contents and Only admin can
create files and folders will not be applied to subfolders.

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Special Permission: This option is only available for root folders. Select this option
and choose between Read only or Read/Write to allow a user to access to all the
contents of a folder irrespectively of the pre-configured permissions. A user with
special permission will be identified as admin when he/she connects to the folder via
Microsoft Networking. If you have granted special permission with Read/Write
access to the user, the user will have full access and is able to configure the folder
permissions on Windows. Note that all the files created by this user belong to
admin. Since admin does not have quota limit on the NAS, the number and size of
the files created by users with special permission will not be limited by their preconfigured quota settings. This option should be used for administrative and backup
tasks only.

After changing the permissions, click Apply and then YES to confirm.

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Microsoft Networking Host Access Control


The NAS folders can be accessed via Samba connection (Windows) by default. You can
specify the IP addresses and hosts which are allowed to access the NAS via Microsoft
Networking. Click

Select Microsoft Networking host access from the dropdown menu on top of the page.

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Specify the allowed IP addresses and host names. The following IP address and host
name are used as example here:
IP address

192.168.12.12
192.168.*.*

Host name

dnsname.domain.local
*.domain.local

click Add to enter the IP address and host name and then Apply.

Wildc a rd c ha ra c te rs
You can enter wildcard characters in an IP address or host name entry to represent
unknown characters.

Aste risk (*)


Use an asterisk (*) as a substitute for zero or more characters. For example, if you enter
*.domain.local, the following items are included:
a.domain.local
cde.domain.local
test.domain.local

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Q ue stion m a rk (?)
Use a question mark (?) as a substitute for only one character. For example, test?.
domain.local includes the following:
test1.domain.local
test2.domain.local
testa.domain.local

When you use wildcard characters in a valid host name, dot (.) is included in wildcard
characters. For example, when you enter *.example.com, one.example.com and one.
two.example.com are included.

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ISO Sha re d Folde rs


You can mount the ISO image files on the NAS as ISO shares and access the contents
without disc burning. The NAS supports mounting up to 256 ISO shares.

TS-110, TS-119, TS-120, TS-121, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-220, TS-221, TS-410,
, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-112, TS-212 support maximum 256 network shares only
(including 6 default network shares). The maximum number of ISO image files supported
by these models is less than 256 (256 minus 6 default shares minus number of network
recycle bin folders).

Follow the steps below to mount an ISO file on the NAS by the web interface.

1. Login the NAS as an administrator. Go to Share Folders > Create. Click Create
an ISO Share.

2. Select an ISO image file on the NAS. Click Next.


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3. The image file will be mounted as a shared folder of the NAS. Enter the folder
name.

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4. 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 access right. Click
Next.

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5. Confirm the settings and click Next.

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6. Click Finish.

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7. After mounting the image file, you can specify the access rights of the users over
different network protocols such as SMB, AFP, NFS, and WebDAV by clicking the
Access Permission icon in the Action column.

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

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Folde r Aggre ga tion


You can aggregate the shared folders on Microsoft network as a portal folder on the NAS
and let the NAS users access the folders through your NAS. Up to 10 folders can be
linked to a portal folder.

Note : This function is supported only in Microsoft networking service and


recommended for a Windows AD environment.

To use this function, follow the steps below.

1. Enable folder aggregation.

2. Click Create A Portal Folder.

3. Enter the portal folder name. Select to hide the folder or not, and enter an optional
comment for the portal folder.

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4. Click

(Link Configuration) and enter the remote folder settings. Make sure the

folders are open for public access.

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Note : If there is permission control on the folders, you need to join the NAS and the
remote servers to the same AD domain.

5. Upon successful connection, you can connect to the remote folders through the
NAS.

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Adv a nc e d Pe rm issions
Advanced Folder Permissions and Windows ACL provide subfolder and file level
permissions control. They can be enabled independently or together.

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Protoc ols

Pe rm ission

O ptions

H ow to C onfigure

Advanced Folder

FTP, AFP, File

3 (Read, Read &

NAS web UI

Permissions

Station, Samba

Write, Deny)

Windows ACL

Samba

13 (NTFS

Windows File

permissions)

Explorer

FTP, AFP, File

Please see the

Windows File

Station, Samba

application note (

Explorer

Both

http://www.qnap.
com/index.php?
lang=en&sn=4686)
for more details.

Adv a nc e d F olde r Pe rm issions


Use Advanced Folder Permissions to configure subfolder permissions directly from the
NAS UI. There is no depth limitation for the subfolder permissions. However, it is highly
recommended to change the permissions only on the first or second level of the
subfolders. When Advanced Folder Permissions is enabled, click the Folder Permissions
icon

under the Shared Folders tab to configure the subfolder permission settings.

See Shared Folders > Folder Permission of this section for details.

Windows AC L
Use Windows ACL to configure the subfolder and file level permissions from Windows
File Explorer. All Windows Permissions are supported. For detailed Windows ACL behavior,
please refer to standard NTFS permissions: http://www.ntfs.com/#ntfs_permiss
To assign subfolder and file permissions to a user or a user group, full control sharelevel permissions must be granted to the user or user group.
When Windows ACL is enabled while Advanced Folder Permissions are disabled,
subfolder and file permissions will have effect only when accessing the NAS from
Windows File Explorer. Users connecting to the NAS via FTP, AFP, or File Station will
only have share-level permissions.
When Windows ACL and Advanced Folder Permissions are both enabled, users cannot
configure Advanced Folder Permissions from the NAS UI. The permissions (Read only,
Read/Write, and Deny) of Advanced Folder Permissions for AFP, File Station, and FTP
will automatically follow Windows ACL configuration.

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5.4 Quota

To allocate the disk volume efficiently, you can specify the quota that can be used by
each user. When this function is enabled and a user has reached the disk quota, the
user cannot upload any data to the server anymore. By default, no limitations are set for
the users. You can modify the following options:
Enable quota for all users
Quota size on each disk volume

After applying the changes, the quota settings will be shown. Click Generate to
generate a quota settings file in CSV format. After the file has been generated, click
Download to save it to your specified location.

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5.5 Domain Security

The NAS supports user authentication by local access right management, Microsoft
Active Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008), and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
(LDAP) directory. By joining the NAS to an Active Directory or a LDAP directory, the AD
or LDAP users can access the NAS using their own accounts without extra user account
setup on the NAS.

No domain security
Only the local users can access the NAS.

Active Directory authentication (domain members)


Join the NAS to an Active Directory. The domain users can be authenticated by the NAS.
After joining the NAS to an AD domain, both the local NAS users and AD users can
access the NAS via the following protocols/services:
Samba (Microsoft Networking)
AFP
FTP
File Station

LDAP authentication
Connect the NAS to an LDAP directory. The LDAP users can be authenticated by the
NAS. After connecting the NAS to an LDAP directory, either the local NAS users or the
LDAP users can be authenticated to access the NAS via Samba (Microsoft Networking).
Both the local NAS users and LDAP users can access the NAS via the following protocols/
services:
AFP
FTP
File Station

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5.5.1 Joining NAS to Active Directory (Windows Server 2003/2008)

Active Directory is a Microsoft directory used in Windows environments to centrally


store, share, and manage the information and resources on the network. It is a
hierarchical data centre which centrally holds the information of the users, user groups,
and the computers for secure access management.

The NAS supports Active Directory (AD). By joining the NAS to the Active Directory, all
the user accounts of the AD server will be imported to the NAS automatically. The AD
users can use the same set of username and password to login the NAS.

If you are using Active Directory with Windows Server 2008 R2, you must update the
NAS firmware to V3.2.0 or above to join the NAS to the AD.

Follow the steps below to join the QNAP NAS to the Windows Active Directory.
1. Login the NAS as an administrator. Go to System Settings > General Settings >
Time. Set the date and time of the NAS, which must be consistent with the time
of the AD server. The maximum time difference allowed is 5 minutes.

2. Go to System Settings > Network > TCP/IP. Set the IP of the primary DNS
server as the IP of the Active Directory server that contains the DNS service. It
must be the IP of the DNS server that is used for your Active Directory. If you use
an external DNS server, you will not be able to join the domain.

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3. Go to Privilege Settings > Domain Security. Enable Active Directory


authentication (domain member), and enter the AD domain information.

Note :
Enter a fully qualified AD domain name, for example, qnap-test.com

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The AD user entered here must have the administrator access right to the AD
domain.
WINS Support: If you are using a WINS server on the network and the workstation
is configured to use that WINS server for name resolution, you must set up the
WINS server IP on the NAS (use the specified WINS server.)

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Join the NAS to Active Dire ctory (AD) by Q uick C onfigura tion W iz a rd
To join the NAS to an AD domain by the Quick Configuration Wizard, follow the steps
below.
1. Go to Privilege Settings > Domain Security. Select Active Directory
authentication (domain member) and click Quick Configuration Wizard.

2. Read the introduction of the wizard. Click Next.

3. Enter the domain name of the domain name service (DNS). The NetBIOS name will
be generated automatically when you type the domain name. Specify the DNS
server IP for domain resolution. The IP must be the same as the DNS server of your
Active Directory. Click Next.

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4. Select a domain controller from the drop-down menu. The domain controller is
responsible for time synchronization between the NAS and the domain server and
user authentication. Enter the domain administrator name and password. Click
Join.

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5. 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 > Users or User Groups to load the domain users or
user groups to the NAS.

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Windows 2003
The AD server name and AD domain name can be checked in System Properties.

a. In Windows 2003 servers, the AD server name is node1 NOT node1.qnap-test.


com.
b. The domain name remains the same.

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Windows Server 2008


Check the AD server name and domain name in Control Panel > System.
a. This is the AD server name.
b. This is the domain name.

Note :
After joining the NAS to the Active Directory, the local NAS users who have access
right to the AD server should use NASname\username to login; the AD users
should use their own usernames to login the AD server.
For TS-109/209/409/509 series NAS, if the AD domain is based on Windows 2008
Server, the NAS firmware must be updated to version 2.1.2 or above.

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Windows 7
If you are using a Windows 7 PC which is not a member of an Active Directory, while
your NAS is an AD domain member and its firmware version is earlier than v3.2.0, change
your PC settings as shown below to allow your PC to connect to the NAS.
1. Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools.

2. Click Local Security Policy.

3. Go to Local Policies > Security Options. Select Network security: LAN Manager
authentication level.

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4. Select the Local Security Setting tab, and select Send LM & NTLMv2 use
NTLMv2 session security if negotiated from the list. Then click OK.

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Verifying the settings


To verify that the NAS has been joined to the Active Directory successfully, go to
Privilege Settings > Users and User Groups. A list of users and user groups will be
shown on the Domain Users and Domain Groups lists respectively.

If you have created new users or user groups in the domain, you can click the reload
button. This will reload the user and user group lists from the Active Directory to the
NAS. The user permission settings will be synchronized in real time with the domain
controller.

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5.5.2 Connecting NAS to an LDAP Directory

LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. It is a directory that can store
the information of all the users and groups in a centralized server. Using LDAP, the
administrator can manage the users in the LDAP directory and allow the users to connect
to multiple NAS servers with the same username and password.

This feature is intended for administrator and users who have some knowledge about
Linux servers, LDAP servers, and Samba. An LDAP server which is up and running is
required when using the LDAP feature of the QNAP NAS.

Required information/settings:
The LDAP server connection and authentication information
The LDAP structure, where the users and groups are stored
The LDAP server security settings

Follow the steps below to connect the QNAP NAS to an LDAP directory.

1. Login the web interface of the NAS as an administrator.


2. Go to Privilege Settings > Domain Security. By default, the option No domain
security is enabled. That means only the local NAS users can connect to the NAS.
3. Select LDAP authentication and complete the settings.

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LDAP Server Host: The host name or IP address of the LDAP server.
LDAP Security: Specify how the NAS will communicate with the LDAP server:
o ldap:// = Use a standard LDAP connection (default port: 389).
o ldap:// (ldap + SSL) = Use an encrypted connection with SSL (default port: 686).
This is usually used by older version of LDAP servers.
o Ldap:// (ldap + TLS) = Use an encrypted connection with TLS (default port: 389).
This is usually used by newer version of LDAP servers
BASE DN: The LDAP domain. For example: dc=mydomain,dc=local
Root DN: The LDAP root user. For example cn=admin, dc=mydomain,dc=local
Password: The root user password.
Users Base DN: The organization unit (OU) in which users are stored. For example:
ou=people,dc=mydomain,dc=local
Groups Base DN: The organization unit (OU) in which groups are stored. For example
ou=group,dc=mydomain,dc=local

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4. Click Apply to save the settings. Upon successful configuration, the NAS will be
able to connect to the LDAP server.

5. Configure LDAP authentication options.


If Microsoft Networking has been enabled (Network Services > Win/Mac/NFS >
Microsoft Networking) when applying the LDAP settings, specify the users who can
access the NAS via Microsoft Networking (Samba).
o Local users only: Only the local NAS users can access the NAS via Microsoft
Networking.
o LDAP users only: Only the LDAP users can access the NAS via Microsoft
Networking.

Note : Both the LDAP users and local NAS users can access the NAS via File Station,
FTP, and AFP.

If Microsoft Networking is enabled after the NAS has already been connected to the
LDAP server, select the authentication type for Microsoft Networking.
o Standalone Server: Only local NAS users can access the NAS via Microsoft
Networking.

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o LDAP Domain Authentication: Only LDAP users can access the NAS via Microsoft
Networking.

6. When the NAS is connected to an LDAP server, the administrator can:


Go to Privilege Settings > Users and select Domain Users from the drop-down
menu. The LDAP users list will be shown.
Go to Privilege Settings > User Groups and select Domain Groups from the dropdown menu. The LDAP groups will be shown.
Specify the folder permissions of the LDAP domain users or groups in Privilege
Settings > Shared Folders > Access Permissions

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Te c hnic a l re quire m e nts of LDAP a uthe ntic a tion with Mic rosoft Ne tworking:
Required items to authenticate the LDAP users on Microsoft Networking (Samba):
1. a third party software to synchronize the password between LDAP and Samba in
the LDAP server.
2. importing the Samba schema to the LDAP directory.

A.Third- pa rty softwa re :


Some software applications are available and allow management of the LDAP users,
including Samba password. For example:
LDAP Account Manager (LAM), with a Web-based interface, available at: http://
www.ldap-account-manager.org/
smbldap-tools (command line tool)
webmin-ldap-useradmin - LDAP user administration module for Webmin.

B.Sa m ba sc he m a :
To import the samba schema to the LDAP server, please refer to the documentation or

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FAQ of the LDAP server.


The samba.schema file is required and can be found in the directory examples/LDAP in
the Samba source distribution.

Example for open-ldap in the Linux server where the LDAP server is running (it can be
different depending on the Linux distribution):

Copy the samba schema:


zcat /usr/share/doc/samba-doc/examples/LDAP/samba.schema.gz > /etc/ldap/schema/
samba.schema

Edit /etc/ldap/slapd.conf (openldap server configuration file) and make sure the following
lines are present in the file:
include /etc/ldap/schema/samba.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/cosine.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/inetorgperson.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/nis.schema

C onfigura tion e x a m ple s:


The following are some configuration examples. They are not mandatory and need to be
adapted to match the LDAP server configuration:

1. Linux OpenLDAP Server


Base DN: dc=qnap,dc=com
Root DN: cn=admin,dc=qnap,dc=com
Users Base DN: ou=people,dc=qnap,dc=com
Groups Base DN: ou=group,dc=qnap,dc=com

2. Mac Open Directory Server


Base DN: dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com
Root DN: uid=root,cn=users,dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com
Users Base DN: cn=users,dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com
Groups Base DN: cn=groups,dc=macserver,dc=qnap,dc=com

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6. Network Services

Win/Mac/NFS 385
FTP 393
Telnet/SSH 396
SNMP Settings 397
Service_Discovery 399
Network_Recycle_Bin 401
Qsync 403

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6.1 Win/Mac/NFS

M icrosoft Ne tw orking
To allow access to the NAS on Microsoft Windows Network, enable file service for
Microsoft networking. Specify also how the users will be authenticated.

Sta nda lone Se rv e r


Use local users for authentication. The NAS will use the local user accounts information
(created in Privilege Settings > Users) to authenticate the users who access the
NAS.
Server Description (optional): Describe the NAS so that the users can easily identify
the server on Microsoft Network.
Workgroup: Specify the workgroup to which the NAS belongs. A workgroup name
supports up to 15 characters but cannot contain: " + = / \ : | * ? < > ; [ ] % , `

AD Dom a in Me m be r
Use Microsoft Active Directory (AD) to authenticate the users. To use this option, enable
Active Directory authentication in Privilege Settings > Domain Security and join the
NAS to an Active Directory.

LDAP Dom a in Authe ntic a tion


Use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory to authenticate the users.
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To use this option, enable LDAP authentication and specify the settings in Privilege
Settings > Domain Security. When this option is enabled, you need to select either
the local NAS users or the LDAP users can access the NAS via Microsoft Networking.

Advanced Options

WINS se rv e r:
If the local network has a WINS server installed, specify the IP address. The NAS will
automatically register its name and IP address with WINS service. If you have a WINS
server on your network and want to use this server, enter the WINS server IP. Do not
turn on this option if you are not sure about the settings.

Loc a l Dom a in Ma ste r:


A Domain Master Browser is responsible for collecting and recording resources and
services available for each PC on the network or a workgroup of Windows. When you find
the waiting time for connecting to the Network Neighborhood/My Network Places too
long, it may be caused by failure of an existing master browser or a missing master
browser on the network. If there is no master browser on your network, select the
option Domain Master to configure the NAS as the master browser. Do not turn on this
option if you are not sure about the settings.

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Allow only NTLMv 2 a uthe ntic a tion:


NTLMv2 stands for NT LAN Manager version 2. When this option is turned on, login to the
shared folders by Microsoft Networking will be allowed only with NTLMv2 authentication.
If the option is turned off, NTLM (NT LAN Manager) will be used by default and NTLMv2
can be negotiated by the client. The default setting is disabled.

Na m e re solution priority :
You can select to use DNS server or WINS server to resolve client host names from IP
addresses. When you set up your NAS to use a WINS server or to be a WINS server, you
can choose to use DNS or WINS first for name resolution. When WINS is enabled, the
default setting is Try WINS then DNS. Otherwise, DNS will be used for name resolution
by default.

Login style: DOMAIN\USERNAME instead of DOMAIN+USERNAME for FTP, AFP, and File
Station
In an Active Directory environment, the default login formats for the domain users are:
Windows shares: domain\username
FTP: domain+username
File Station: domain+username
AFP: domain+username

When you turn on this option, the users can use the same login name format
(domain\username) to connect to the NAS via AFP, FTP, and File Station.

Autom a tic a lly re giste r in DNS: When this option is turned on and the NAS is joined to
an Active Directory, the NAS will register itself automatically in the domain DNS server.
This will create a DNS host entry for the NAS in the DNS server. If the NAS IP is
changed, the NAS will automatically update the new IP in the DNS server.

Ena ble truste d dom a ins: Select this option to load the users from trusted Active
Directory domains and specify their access permissions to the NAS in Privilege Settings
> Shared Folders. (The domain trusts are set up in Active Directory only, not on the
NAS.)

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Apple Ne tw orking
To connect to the NAS from Mac, enable Apple Filing Protocol. If the AppleTalk network
uses extended networks and is assigned with multiple zones, assign a zone name to the
NAS. Enter an asterisk (*) to use the default setting. This setting is disabled by default.

To allow access to the NAS from Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, enable DHX2 authentication
support. Click Apply to save the settings.

You can use the Finder to connect to a shared folder from Mac. Go to Go > Connect
to Server, or simply use the default keyboard shortcut Command+k.

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Enter the connection information in the Server Address field, such as afp://
YOUR_NAS_IP_OR_HOSTNAME. Here are some examples:
afp://10.8.12.111
afp://NAS-559
smb://192.168.1.159

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

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NFS Se rvice
To connect to the NAS from Linux, enable NFS service.

To configure the NFS access right to the shared folders on the NAS, go to Privilege
Settings > Share Folders. Click the Access Permission button on the Action column.

Select NFS host access from the dropdown menu on top of the page and specify the
access right. If you select No limit or Read only, you can specify the IP address or
domains that are allowed to connect to the folder by NFS.

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No limit: Allow users to create, read, write, and delete files or folders in the shared
folder and any subdirectories.
Read only: Allow users to read files in the shared folder and any subdirectories but
they are not allowed to write, create, or delete any files.
Deny access: Deny all access to the shared folder.

C onnect to the NA S by NF S
On Linux, run the following command:
m ount - t nfs <NAS IP>:/<Sha re d F olde r Na m e > <Dire c tory to Mount>

For example, if the IP address of your NAS is 192.168.0.1 and you want to link the
shared folder public under the /mnt/pub directory, use the following command:
m ount - t nfs 192.168.0.1:/public /m nt/pub

Note : You must login as the root user to initiate the above command.

Login as the user ID you define, you can use the mounted directory to connect to your
shared files.

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6.2 FTP

FT P Se rvice
When you turn on FTP service, you can specify the port number and the maximum
number of users that are allowed to connect to the NAS by FTP at the same time.

To use the FTP service of the NAS, enable this function. Open an IE browser and enter
ftp://NAS IP. Enter the username and the password to login the FTP service.

Protoc ol Ty pe :
Select to use standard FTP connection or SSL/TLS encrypted FTP. Select the correct
protocol type in your client FTP software to ensure successful connection.

Unic ode Support:


Turn on or off the Unicode support. The default setting is No. If your FTP client does not
support Unicode, you are recommended to turn off this option and select the language
you specify in General Settings > Codepage so that the file and folder names can be
correctly shown. If your FTP client supports Unicode, enable Unicode support for both
your client and the NAS.

Anony m ous Login:


You can turn on this option to allow anonymous access to the NAS by FTP. The users
can connect to the files and folders which are open for public access. If this option is
turned off, the users must enter an authorized username and password to connect to
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the server.

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Adva nce d

Pa ssiv e F TP Port Ra nge :


You can use the default port range (55536-56559) or specify a port range larger than
1023. When using this function, make sure you have opened the ports on your router or
firewall.

Re spond with e x te rna l IP a ddre ss for pa ssiv e F TP c onne c tion re que st:
When passive FTP connection is in use, the FTP server (NAS) is behind a router, and a
remote computer cannot connect to the FTP server over the WAN, enable this function.
When this option is turned on, the NAS replies the IP address you specify or
automatically detects the external IP address so that the remote computer is able to
connect to the FTP server.

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6.3 Telnet/SSH

Turn on this option to connect to the NAS by Telnet or SSH encrypted connection (only
the admin account can login remotely). Use Telnet or SSH connection clients, for
example, putty for connection. Make sure the specified ports have been opened on the
router or firewall.

To use SFTP (known as SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol),
make sure the option Allow SSH connection has been turned on.

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6.4 SNMP Settings

Enable SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) service on the NAS and enter the
trap address of the SNMP management stations (SNMP manager), for example, PC with
SNMP software installed. When an event, warning, or error occurs on the NAS, the NAS
(SNMP agent) reports the real-time alert to the SNMP management stations.

The fields are described as below:


F ie ld

De sc ription

SNMP Trap Level

Select the information to be sent to the SNMP


management stations.

Trap Address

The IP address of the SNMP manager. Specify maximum 3


trap addresses.

SNMP MIB (Management

The MIB is a type of database in ASCII text format used to

Information Base)

manage the NAS in the SNMP network. The SNMP manager


uses the MIB to determine the values or understand the
messages sent from the agent (NAS) within the network.
You can download the MIB and view it with any word
processor or text editor.

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Community (SNMP V1/V2)

An SNMP community string is a text string that acts as a


password. It is used to authenticate messages that are
sent between the management station and the NAS. The
community string is included in every packet that is
transmitted between the SNMP manager and the SNMP
agent.

SNMP V3

The NAS supports SNMP version 3. Specify the


authentication and privacy settings if available.

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6.5 Service Discovery

U P nP Discove ry Se rvice
When an UPnP device is added to the network, the UPnP discovery protocol allows the
device to advertise its services to the control points on the network.

By enabling UPnP Discovery Service, the NAS can be discovered by any operating
systems that support UPnP.

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Bonjour
By broadcasting the network service(s) with Bonjour, your Mac will automatically
discover the network services, such as FTP, running on the NAS without the need to
enter the IP addresses or configure the DNS servers.

Note : You have to activate the services on their setup pages and then turn them on
in this section so that the NAS will advertise this service with Bonjour.

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6.6 Network Recycle Bin

The Network Recycle Bin keeps the deleted files on the NAS. Within each shared folder, a
dedicated folder by the name @Recycle is created after this feature is enabled. Specify
the number of days (1-180) to keep the deleted files and older files deleted will be
deleted first. You may also specify the file extensions to be excluded from the bin. Click
Apply and the NAS will create a shared folder Network Recycle Bin automatically.
Note that this feature only supports file deletion via Samba, AFP and QNAP File Station.

Empty Ne tw ork R e cycle Bin


To delete all the files in the bin, click Empty All Network Recycle Bin.

Please note that this feature does not support virtual disks or external storage devices
(external devices connected to the USB or eSATA port of the NAS.)

To recover deleted files from the Network Recycle Bin, right click the files in the
@Recycle folder and select RECOVER.

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To permanently delete a file in the recycle bin, right click the file in the @Recycle folder
and select Del (from recycle).

To empty the recycle bin for an individual shared folder, right click inside the recycle bin
and select Empty Recycle Bin.

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6.7 Qsync

Qsync is a cloud based file synchronization service empowered by QNAP Turbo NAS.
Simply add files to your local Qsync folder, and they will be available on your Turbo NAS
and all its connected devices.

Be fore you sta rt


Follow the 3 steps below before Qsync deployment.
1. Create user accounts on the NAS,
2. Install Qsync on your computers and Qfile on your mobile devices,
3. Login the NAS (serving as a Qsync server) from your computers or mobile devices
(referred to in this document as Qsync clients.)

1.

C re a te use r a c c ounts on the NAS

Please create user accounts for Qsync users.


For NAS administrator: Please go to Control Panel > Privilege Settings > Users >
click Create.
For NAS users: Please have the system administrator create an account for you.

2. Insta ll Q sy nc utility
Qsync will synchronize all chosen files on your computers or mobile devices.
Follow the instructions detailed on the Overview page to download the utility (Login
the NAS > click the Qsync shortcut on the NAS Desktop > Overview page,) or
download the utility from the QNAP website: Support > Download > Utilities.
For computers, please download the Qsync utility (available for Windows operating

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systems.)
For mobile devices, please download and install Qfile (available for iOS or Android
operating systems.)

3. Login the NAS


After installing the utility, enter the user ID and password and specify the designated
NAS as the Qsync server.
To locate the NAS within a LAN environment, simply click Search or key in its IP
address or name (e.g. IP address: 10.8.1.20 or 192.168.1.100).
To connect to a remote NAS (over the Internet,) please use your myQNAPcloud address
to login (e.g. [email protected]).

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Note : If the ports have been changed for NAS connection, please add the port number
after the IP address; otherwise, please only enter an IP address. (Default port number:
8080)

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Sta rt using Q sync


Double click the Qsync shortcut on the Windows desktop to open the Qsync local folder.
Click the Qsync icon on the taskbar at bottom right side of the screen to bring up the
menu.

Now, copy or move your files to the local Qsync folder in one of your devices, the files
will be copied to all your other devices (devices with Qsync installed and are connected
to the NAS.)
From now on, there is no need to copy files back and forth between your PC and
external devices or worry about the size of the files as you try to attach them to an
email.

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Synchroniz a tion
There are several methods you can synchronize your files. Qsync will automatically
synchronize the files among your computers or mobile devices that have Qsync installed,
and they will also be synchronized to the Qsync folder on the NAS.
1. For PCs, drag and drop files directly to the local Qsync folder.

2. For mobile devices (Qfile), copy or move files into the Qsync folder.

3. For the NAS, copy or move files to the Qsync folder via the File Station (web based
file explorer).

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Note :
If files are dragged and dropped to the Qsync folder, they will be moved to the
Qsync folder, instead of being copied into the folder, if the files and the Qsync
folder are on the same disk drive. The behavior is the same as the Windows File
Explore.
The maximum size of a single file that Qsync can transmit is 50GB in a LAN.
Qsync does not support SAMBA, FTP or AFP for files access. Please access files
using the File Station or Qsync.
Qfile can only synchronize the file list and does not download the files to a mobile
device. Please download the files when you need them.

O ffline e diting
You can browse and edit your files offline, and once your device is online, Qsync will
synchronize the files you edited offline for you automatically.

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Sha ring
Sha re file s by downloa d links
You can share files by sending file download links to those who havent installed Qsync.

For Windows:
1. Right click the file that you would like to share in the local Qsync folder and click
Share the link.

2. Select to send the link via email or copy the link to others.

3. Click Advanced to check more options for the link, such as creating a SSL link, the
expiration date, or password.

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For the NAS, right click the file that you would like to share in the Qsync folder within
the File Station and click Share.
For mobile devices, launch the Qfile to share the file in the Qsync folder by clicking the
icon to the right and click Share.
The file recipients can click the link or copy and paste it to a web browser to download
the file.

Sha re folde rs with a group


You can share a folder with a user group. If any member from the group shares the files

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in 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 installed on each members device.

3. Right click the folder that you would like to share in the local Qsync folder and click
Share this folder as a team folder.

4. Select users from the list of local or domain users.

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All members in the group will receive a file sharing invitation. Once accepted, the group
members can start to access this shared folder.

Note :
The team folder will only take effect after users you send the invitation to accept
the invitation.
Users cannot share the team folders which are shared from others again.

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R e mote a cce ss
Ac c e ss the NAS ov e r the Inte rne t
To connect to a remote NAS (over the Internet), the administrator is required to
configure the device name for the NAS in myQNAPcloud first (Login the NAS> NAS
Desktop > click the myQNAPcloud shortcut.)

Next, notify the users about the myQNAPcloud web address for their remote access.
You can then use the myQNAPcloud address to login the remote NAS. (e.g.
[email protected])

Note :
The connection with the NAS over the Internet will take longer, when compared to
a LAN environment.
As you switch back to a LAN environment where your NAS is located, please
connect to the NAS again through LAN, instead of the myQNAPcloud service for
better connection quality.
For better performance on file transmission, it is recommended to configure port
forwarding on the router if possible.

Sy nc hronize photos a nd v ide os a utom a tic a lly


Qsync can synchronize your photos and videos on mobile devices to the Qsync folder
across all Qsync clients automatically.

Steps:

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1. Install Qfile on your mobile devices by following instructions outlined in the Qsync
page on the NAS or find it on the App Store.

2. Launch Qfile.

3. Click Settings on the bottom right side of the screen.

4. Scroll down and look for Auto upload from photo gallery and click Set up now.

5. Select a NAS to upload photos and videos to.

6. Select the folder.

7. Select Use default setting ( /Qsync/Camera Uploads) or select Set up manually


to set the path.

8. Select if you want to upload all photos from the photo gallery immediately.

9. You can check the checkbox Limit to Wi-Fi to upload files through Wi-Fi and avoid
possible expenses associated with the 3G usage.

10. The uploaded files will be synchronized to the Camera Uploads folder under the
Qsync folder on Qsync client devices.

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Note : If files uploaded before are deleted from the Camera Uploads folder, the Qfile will
not upload those copies in the photo library again.

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Click 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 folder: Open the Qsync folder to add files,
b. View files by the web browser: Open the File Station (web based file explorer)
and browse files in the Qsync folder on the NAS.

2. Control synchronization progress:


a. Pause syncing / Resume syncing: Click to pause or resume file synchronization,
b. Sync with NAS now: Force Qsync to scan again and refresh the synchronization
list.

3. Information for syncing and sharing:


a. Sharing & File Update Center
i.

File Update Center: List the file or folder update logs.

ii.

Sharing Center: List the folders or files shared with others. Users can choose
to accept or decline the team folders. However, users cannot share team
folders that are shared by others.

b. Recently changed files: List the recently updated files.

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4. Preference:
a. General:
i.

Link Status: Show the current status. Click Logout to change users.

ii.

Network Recycle Bin: Browse or recover files deleted from the Qsync folder.

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b. Sync:
i.

Selective Synchronization: Select the folder to synchronize to the


computers.

ii.

Do not remove any files on the NAS when synchronizing: You can remove
files within the local Qsync folder, and files deleted from your computer will
not be synchronized with the NAS. The NAS still keeps copies of the deleted
files.

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c. Policy:
i.

Conflict Policies: The policies for handling the name conflicts between the
Qsync server (NAS) and clients after it is back online from its disconnection:

(1).Rename the local file(s),


(2).Rename the remote NAS file(s),
(3).Replace local files with remote NAS file(s),
(4).or Replace remote NAS files with local file(s).
ii.

Sharing Policies: The policies of the team folders when other Qsync users
share them to this local computer:
(1).Always reject sharing,
(2).Automatically accept sharing, or
(3).Send a notification message once sharing occurs.

iii. Filter Settings: During file synchronization, Qsync will not synchronize the
types of files specified in filter settings.

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d. Email:
i.

Set up E-mail: Set up an email account for sharing file links. You can use the
NAS SMTP server settings (for NAS administrators only) or configure a new
SMTP server.

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e. Advanced:
i.

Import photos and videos: Import photos and videos when an USB external
device is connected. This feature only applies to photos and videos located
in the DCIM folder in the root directory of the USB external device.

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M a na ging or monitoring Q sync sta tus via w e b brow se r


Login the NAS via a web browser and click the Qsync button.
1. Overview: Provide links to install the utility and to File Station and list the total
number of online users and devices. You can also choose to enable or disable the
Qsync service (for administrators only.)

2. Users: List information of online users, and you can manage the Qsync service for
users (for administrators only.)

3. Devices: List the status of connected devices and you can choose to allow or
terminate connection of the devices.
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i.

If users login from their PC, the name of the device will be shown as their
computer name.

ii.

If users login from Qfile, the name of the device will be shown as Qfile-Android
or Qfile-iPhone.

iii. If users move or copy files to the Qsync folder in the File Station, the name of
the device will be shown as Qsync-File Station.

4. Event Logs: List the activity details by each user.

5. Team folder: List the status of the team folder, including folders that you shared

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and are shared by others.

6. Shared File Links: List the status of shared links.

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7. Applications

Station_Manager 427
iTunes Server 435
DLNA Media Server 437
Media_Library 439
Web_Server 444
LDAP Server 469
VPN Service 473
MySQL Server 489
Syslog Server 491
Antivirus 498
RADIUS Server 509
TFTP Server 513

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7.1 Station Manager

The Station Manager is an integrated control panel for all QNAP Stations and they can be
enabled or disabled here.

P hoto Sta tion


Check Enable Photo Station to enable this station and click the links below to directly
login to the application.

Check Show the photos of Sharing Management on the login screen to display photo
albums on the login page. This will allow users to directly view the photos of the chosen
album as a guest.

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Please note that the Photo Station can only be launched after it is enabled in the
Station Manager.
For details on the Photo Station, please refer to the chapter on Photo Station 623 .

Note : Photo Station 2 will remain installed after the NAS firmware is upgraded to QTS
4.0.

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M usic Sta tion


Check Enable Music Station to enable this station and click the links below to directly
login to the application.

Please note that the Music Station can only be launched after it is enabled in the Station
Manager.
For details on the Music Station, please refer to the chapter on Music Station 638 .

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M ultime dia Sta tion


Check Enable Multimedia Station to enable this station and click the links below to
directly login to the application.

To schedule routine scans on the Media Library, check Rescan Media Library and
specify the start time for the daily scan.

Please note that the Music Station can only be launched after it is enabled in the Station
Manager.

For details on the Multimedia Station, please refer to the chapter on Multimedia Station
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File Sta tion


Check Enable File Station to enable this station and click the links below to directly
login into the application.

Please note that the File Station can only be launched after it is enabled in the Station
Manager.
For details on the File Station, please refer to the chapter on File Station 599 .

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Dow nloa d Sta tion


Check Enable Download Station to enable this station and click the links below to
directly login to the application.

Please note that the Download Station can only be launched after it is enabled in the
Station Manager.
For details on the Download Station, please refer to the chapter on Download Station 672 .

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Surve illa nce Sta tion P ro


Check Enable Surveillance Station under Settings to enable this station and click the
links below to directly login to the application.

The Surveillance Station Pro offers one free recording channel. To add extra recording
channels, please purchase the license at QNAP License Store (http://license.qnap.com)
or contact the authorized reseller at your region for details.

Note :
The number of recording channels supported varies by the NAS model. Please refer
to the QNAP License Store (http://license.qnap.com/) for details before purchasing
or activating the license on the NAS.
The maximum number of recording channels supported is for reference only. The
actual recording performance may vary depending on the IP cameras, video
contents, network bandwidth, recording settings, and other applications running on
the NAS. Please contact an authorized reseller or camera vendors for more
information.
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For step-by-step tutorial on adding extra channels, please refer to the QNAP
website (Resource > Tutorials > How to support additional recording channels on
Surveillance Station Pro?).
Windows users are advised to use IE 10, Chrome or Firefox for live view and
playback operations.
Mac users are recommended to use QNAP Surveillance Client for Mac for live view
and playback operations. QNAP Surveillance Client for Mac can be downloaded at
http://www.qnap.com/download.

To check on license details, switch to the License Management page.

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7.2 iTunes Server

The MP3 files on the Qmultimedia/Multimedia folder of the NAS can be shared to iTunes
by this service. All the computers with iTunes installed on LAN are able to find, browse,
and play the shared music files on the NAS.

To use iTunes Server, install iTunes (www.apple.com/itunes/) on your computer. Enable


this feature and then upload the music files to the Qmultimedia/Multimedia folder of the
NAS.

Note : iTunes Server may be disabled or hidden on the following business models: TSx70U, TS-x79 Pro and TS-x79U. To enable iTunes server, please refer to System
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section.

To configure the iTunes server settings and add smart playlists, login the web page of
iTunes server:
http://NAS-IP:3689/index.html

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

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7.3 DLNA Media Server

QNAP Turbo NAS supports two types of DLNA Media Servers: QNAP Media Server and
Twonky Media DLNA Server.

QNAP Media Server is developed by QNAP, while Twonky Media DLNA Server is a third
party media server.

To allow DLNA media player to access and play the multimedia contents on the NAS via
QNAP Media Server, enable QNAP Media Server and configure the Media Library for QNAP
Media Server.

To allow DLNA media players to access and play the multimedia contents on the NAS via
the Twonky Media DLNA Server, enable it and click the link (http://NAS IP:9000/) to
enter the configuration page of the TwonkyMedia DLNA DLNA Media Server.

Click the link http://NAS IP:9000/. Go to TwonkyMedia Settings > Basic Setup to
configure the basic server settings.

The contents on the Qmultimedia or Multimedia folder of the NAS will be shared to the
digital media players by default. You can go to Basic Setup > Sharing > Content
Locations to change the folder or add more folders.

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After configuring the settings, you can upload MP3, photos, or video files to the specified
folders on the NAS.

Note : If you upload multimedia files to the default folder but the files are not shown on
Media Player, click Rescan content directories or Restart server on the Media
Server configuration page.

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7.4 Media Library

The Media Library service can scan multimedia files, such as photos, music and videos
from designated media folders and index them into the media library for their display in
multimedia applications. Thumbnails of photos, music and videos will be automatically
generated to enhance your user experience as you browse through multimedia files in
their corresponding applications.

Se ttings

Check the Enable Media Library to enable this service.

Note :
iTunes Server may be disabled or hidden on the following business models: x70U,
x79 Pro and x79U. To enable iTunes server, please refer to System Administration
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section.

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

Sc a n Se tting:
Three options are provided for the media scan:
Real-time scan: New files are scanned in real time as soon as they are added to the
media folders.
Scan by schedule: Here you can specify the start and end time for the scan, and it
will be conducted automatically on a daily basis.
Manual Scan: The scan only starts when Scan now is clicked.

Multim e dia c ode pa ge se tting:


Change this setting to the corresponding code page for non UTF media files for the NAS
to display correct information in the associated applications.

Re build m e dia libra ry inde x ing:


By rebuilding the media library, the NAS will scan the specified media folders and replace
the existing library with a new library.

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M e dia Folde r

By default, there are two folders which will be scanned for multimedia files (Multimedia
and Home). Click Add to add another folder to your media library.

The types of files which will be scanned include pictures, music or videos. Click Add to
confirm the settings.
Click Edit to change the scanned file types and folder, and Delete to remove media
folders from the list.

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T ra nscode Se tting
All ongoing transcoding tasks can be managed here. The transcoding service is enabled
by default and can transcode video files to H.264 format (with MP4 extension) which can
be played by most media players or smart phones. The video files will be converted into
240p, 360p and 720p resolutions for different devices.

Click Stop to suspend all ongoing tasks in the list. Click Remove all transcode tasks to
remove all tasks from the list.
Adjust the order each task is executed by clicking on
and

under the Action column

to remove the selected task from the list.

Note : You can manually add the files to transcode from the File Station.

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T ra nscode R e cords
A list of transcoded video files, their status and the time the transcoding task is finished
are listed here. Click Clear records to clear the history and Refresh to refresh the
list.

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7.5 Web Server

W e b Se rve r
The NAS supports Web Server for web sites creation and management. It also supports
Joomla!, PHP and MySQL/SQLite to establish an interactive website.

To use the Web Server, follow the steps below.


1. Enable the service and enter the port number. The default number is 80.

2. Configure other settings:


a. Configure register_globals: Select to enable or disable register_globals. The setting
is disabled by default. When the web program prompts you to enable php
register_globals, enable this option. However, for system security concern, it is
recommended to turn this option off.
b. Maintenance: Click Restore to restore web server configuration to default.
c. php.ini Maintenance: Select the option php.ini Maintenance and choose to
upload, edit or restore php.ini.

3. Secure Connection (SSL): Enter the port number for SSL connection.

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4. 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 page.

5. You can access the web page you upload by entering http://NAS IP/ in the web
browser. Note that when Web Server is enabled, you have to enter http://NAS
IP:8080 in your web browser to access the login page of the NAS.

Note :
Please be reminded that Please note that after the Web Server is disabled, all
relevant applications, including the Music Station, Photo Station, Happy Get, or
QAirplay will become unavailable.
To use PHP mail(), go to System Settings > Notification > SMTP Server and
configure the SMTP server settings.

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W e bDAV
WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a set of extensions to the
HTTP(S) protocol that allow the users to edit and manage the files collaboratively on the
remote World Wide Web servers. After turning on this function, you can map theshared
folders of your NAS as the network drives of a remote PC over the Internet. To edit the
access right settings, go to Privilege Settings > Shared Folders page.

Note : Currently, the WebDAV feature supports NAS user accounts only and AD and
LDAP user accounts are not supported.

To map a shared folder on the NAS as a network drive of your PC, turn on WebDAV and
follow the steps below.
Go to Privilege Settings > Shared Folders. Click the Access Permission button for
the designated folder under the Action column

Select WebDAV access from the dropdown menu on top of the page and specify the
access right. Choose the authentication level or scroll down to search for the account
to grant its access rights. Click Apply and all settings are complete.

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Next, mount the shared folders of the NAS as the shared folders on your operating
systems by WebDAV.

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Windows 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. Select Choose another network location.


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4. Enter the URL of your NAS with the folder name. Note that you should put a # key
at the end of the URL. Click Next. Format: http://NAS_IP_or_HOST_NAME/
SHARE_FOLDER_NAME/#

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5. Enter the username and password which has the WebDAV access right to connect
to the folder.

6. Type a name for this network place.

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

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8. Now you can connect to this folder anytime through WebDAV. A shortcut has also
been created in My Network Places.

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Windows Vista
If you are using Windows Vista, you might need to install the Software Update for Web
Folders (KB907306). This update is for 32-bit Windows OS only. http://www.microsoft.
com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=17c36612-632e-4c04-9382987622ed1d64&displaylang=en

1. Right click Computer and select Map Network Drive

2. Click Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and
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3. Select Choose a custom network location.

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4. Enter the URL of your NAS with the folder name.


Format: http://NAS_IP_or_HOST_NAME/SHARE_FOLDER_NAME

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5. Enter the username and password which has the WebDAV access right to connect
to this folder.

6. Type a name for this network location.

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7. The Web folder has been successfully created.

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8. You can locate the web folder in the Network Location section in Computer.

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

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M ac O S X
Follow 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 > Connect to Server, and enter the URL of the folder.
Format: http://NAS_IP_or_HOST_NAME/SHARE_FOLDER_NAME

2. Enter the username and password which has the WebDAV access right to connect
to this folder.

3. You can connect to the folder through this link via HTTP/WebDAV.

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4. You can also find the mount point in the SHARED category in Finder and make it
one of the login items.

Note that the instructions above are based on Mac OS X 10.6, and can be applied to
10.4 or later.

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Ubuntu
Follow the steps below to connect to your NAS via WebDAV on Ubuntu.

Client Operating System: Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop

1. Open Places > Connect to Server

2. Select WebDAV (HTTP) or Secure WebDAV (HTTPS) for the Service type
according to your NAS settings and enter your host information. Enter the
username and password which has the WebDAV access right to connect to this
folder. Click Connect to initialize the connection.

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3. This WebDAV connection has been established successfully, a linked folder will be
created on the desktop automatically.

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M ySQ L M a na ge me nt
Install phpMyAdmin software and save the program files in the Web or Qweb share of the
NAS. You can change the folder name and connect to the database by entering the URL
in the browser.

Note : The default username of MySQL is root. The password is admin. Please
change your root password immediately after logging in to the phpMyAdmin
management interface.

SQ Lite Ma na ge m e nt
Follow the steps below or refer to the INSTALL file in the downloaded SQLiteManager-*.
tar.gz? to install SQLiteManager.
1. Unpack the downloaded file SQLiteManager-*.tar.gz.

2. Upload the unpacked folder SQLiteManager-* to \\NAS IP\Web\ or \\NASIP\Qweb.

3. Open a web browser and go to http://NAS IP/SQLiteManager-*/.


?: The symbol * refers to the version number of SQLiteManager.

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7.5.1 Virtual Host

Virtual host is a web server technique that provides the capability to host more than one
domain (website) on one physical host offers a cost-effective solution for personal and
small business with such need. You can host multiple websites (maximum 32) on the NAS
with this feature.

In this tutorial we will use the information provided in the table below as the reference
guide.
H ost na m e

WAN/LAN IP a nd

Doc um e nt root

port
site1.mysite.com
site2.mysite.com

WAN IP:

De m o we b
a pplic a tion

/Qweb/site1_mysite

Joomla!

/Qweb/site2_mysite

WordPress

(NAS)

/Qweb/

phpBB3

Port: 80 (NAS)

www_mysite2

111.222.333.444
LAN IP: 10.8.12.45

www.mysite2.com

Before you start, make sure you have checked the following items:
Web Server: Enable Web Server in Applications > Web Server.
DNS records: The host name must point to the WAN IP of your NAS and you can
normally configure this from your DNS service providers.
Port forwarding: If the web server listens on port 80 you need to configure port
forwarding on your router to allow inbound traffic from port 80 to the LAN IP
(10.8.12.45) of your NAS.
SSL certificate import: If you are going to enable SSL connection for the website and
intend to use your own trusted SSL certificates you may import the certificate from
within the administration backend under System Settings > Security > Certificate
& Private Key.

Follow the steps below to use virtual host.


1. Select Enable Virtual Host and click Apply.

2. Click Create a Virtual Host.

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3. Enter the host name and specify the folder (under Web or Qweb) where the web files
will be uploaded to.

4. Specify the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) for connection. If you select HTTPS, make
sure the option Enable Secure Connection (SSL) in Web Server has been turned on.

5. Specify the port number for connection.

6. Click Apply.

7. Continue to enter the information for the rest of the sites you want to host on the
NAS.

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8. Create a folder for each website (site1_mysite, site2_mysite, and www_mysite2) and
start transferring the website files to the corresponding folders.

Once the files transfers complete point your web browser to the websites by http://
NAS_host_name or https://NAS_host_name according to your settings. In this example,
the URLs are:
http://site1.mysite.com

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http://site2.mysite.com
http://www.mysite2.com

You should see the Joomla!, phpBB3, and WordPress web pages, respectively.

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7.6 LDAP Server

The LDAP server of the NAS allows the administrator to create users to access multiple
NAS servers with the same username and password. Follow the instructions below to
configure the LDAP server.
1. Enable LDAP Server: Login the NAS as admin. Go to Applications > LDAP
Server and enable LDAP server. Enter the full LDAP domain name and the
password for the LDAP server, then click Apply.

2. Create LDAP Users: Under the Users tab, click Create a User or Create Multiple
Users or Batch Import Users. Follow the instructions of the wizard to create the
LDAP users.

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Once you have created the LDAP users, the NAS can be joined to the domain. You can
set the permissions of the LDAP users and allow them to be authenticated by the NAS.

3. Join a NAS to LDAP Domain: To allow the LDAP users to connect to the NAS, join
the NAS to the LDAP domain. Go to Privilege Settings > Domain Security. Select
LDAP authentication and choose LDAP server of local NAS as the server type.
Then click Apply.

The NAS is now a client of the LDAP server. To view the domain users or groups, go to
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Groups. 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 servers to the same
LDAP domain and allow the LDAP users to connect to the NAS servers using the
same login credentials. To join another NAS to the LDAP domain, login the NAS and
go to Privilege Settings > Domain Security. Select LDAP authentication and
then LDAP server of a remote NAS as the server type. Enter the DNS name or IP
address of the remote NAS, the name of the LDAP domain that you created
previously, and enter the LDAP server password. Click Apply.

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Ba ck up/R e store LDAP Da ta ba se


To back up the LDAP database on the NAS, select Back up Database and specify the
backup frequency, destination folder on the NAS and other options. To restore an LDAP
database, browse to select the *.exp file and click Import. Click Apply to apply the
settings.

Note :
If the name of a user is changed in the LDAP server, it is necessary to assign the
folder permission again on the NAS.
To avoid account conflicts, please do not create NAS local user accounts that
already exist in the LDAP directory.

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7.7 VPN Service

The NAS supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) service for users to access the NAS and
resources on a private network from the Internet. Follow the instructions below for the
first time setup of the VPN service on the NAS.
1. Select a network interface to connect
2. Enable PPTP or OpenVPN service
3. Configure port forwarding by auto router configuration
4. Register myQNAPcloud service
5. Add VPN users
6. Connect to the private network by a VPN client

VP N Se rvice Se tup
1. Select a network interface to connect: Login the NAS as admin and go to
Applications > VPN Service > VPN Server Settings. Under General Settings,
select a network interface to connect to the desired network which the NAS
belongs to.

2. Enable PPTP or OpenVPN service: The NAS supports PPTP and OpenVPN for VPN
connection. Select either one option and configure the settings.

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PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is one of the most commonly used
methods for VPN connection. It is natively supported by Windows, Mac, Linux, Android,
and iPhone.

Note : The default NAS IP is 10.0.0.1 under PPTP VPN connection.

OpenVPN: OpenVPN is an open source VPN solution which utilizes SSL encryption for
secure connection. To connect to the OpenVPN server, OpenVPN client must be installed
on your PC. Click Download Configuration File to download the VPN client settings,
certificate/key and installation guide from the NAS and upload the files to the OpenVPN
client.

Note : Upload the configuration file to the OpenVPN client every time the OpenVPN
settings, myQNAPcloud name, or the secure certificate is changed.

3. Configure port forwarding by auto router configuration: The NAS supports auto
port forwarding for UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play network protocol) routers. Go to
myQNAPcloud > Auto Router Configuration to enable UPnP port forwarding and
open the ports of the PPTP or OpenVPN service on the router.

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Note : To connect to the PPTP server on the Internet, the PPTP passthrough options
on some routers have to be opened. PPTP uses only port TCP-1723; forward this port
manually if your router does not support UPnP.

4. Register myQNAPcloud service: You can connect to the NAS by WAN IP or


myQNAPcloud name. To configure myQNAPcloud service, check the chapter on
myQNAPcloud Service or visit myQNAPcloud (http://www.qnap.com/
pro_application.asp?ap_id=637).

5. Add VPN users: Go to Applications > VPN Service > VPN Client Management,
click Add VPN Users. The local NAS users will be listed. Select the users who are
allowed to use the VPN service and their connection method (PPTP, OpenVPN, or
both). Click Add.

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

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VP N C lie nt Se tup
PPTP on Windows 7
1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Select Set up a new
connection or network.

2. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next.

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3. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).

4. Enter the MyQNAPcloud name or the WAN IP of the NAS and enter a name of the
connection. Then click Next.

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

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PPTP on Mac OS X 10.7


1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and click Network.

2. Click Add (+) at the bottom of the list, and choose VPN as the interface.

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3. Choose the VPN type according to the settings of the NAS to connect. Enter the
service name.

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4. 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.

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5. Click Authentication Settings, and enter the user authentication information given
by the network administrator.

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6. After entering the user authentication information, click OK, and then click
Connect.

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PPTP on iOS 5
1. Go to Settings > General > Network, select VPN.

2. Select Add VPN Configuration.

3. Select PPTP, and enter the Description, Server, Account, and Password for the
connection.

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4. Return to Settings > General > Network > VPN, and enable VPN.

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OpenVPN on Windows
1. Download OpenVPN from http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.
html

2. Install OpenVPN client on Windows. The default installation directory is C:\Program


Files\OpenVPN.

3. Run OpenVPN GUI as administrator.

4. Download OpenVPN configuration file and certificate from the NAS (Applications >
VPN Service > VPN Server Settings > OpenVPN Settings)

5. Edit openvpn.ovpn and replace OPENVPN_SERVER_IP with the OpenVPN server IP.

6. Put ca.crt and openvpn.ovpn into the configuration folder under OpenVPN
configuration subdirectory (C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config).

Note : If the OpenVPN client is running on Windows 7, add the firewall rules in the
advanced settings of OpenVPN.

OpenVPN on Linux
1. Download OpenVPN from http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.
htm

2. Install OpenVPN client on Linux.

3. Download OpenVPN configuration file and certificate from the NAS (Applications >
VPN Service > VPN Server Settings > OpenVPN Settings).

4. Edit openvpn.ovpn and replace OPENVPN_SERVER_IP with OpenVPN server IP.

5. Put ca.crt and openvpn.ovpn into the configuration folder under OpenVPN
configuration subdirectory.

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6. Run OpenVPN.

OpenVPN on Mac
1. Download the disk image of OpenVPN client from http://code.google.com/p/
tunnelblick/

2. Launch Tunnelblick.

3. Download OpenVPN configuration file and certificate from the NAS (Applications >
VPN Service > VPN Server Settings > OpenVPN Settings).

4. Edit openvpn.ovpn and replace OPENVPN_SERVER_IP (alfred.myqnapnas.com) with


OpenVPN server IP.

5. Put ca.crt and openvpn.ovpn into the configuration folder under OpenVPN
configuration subdirectory.

6. Run OpenVPN.

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7.8 MySQL Server

Note : To use this feature on the TS-x39/509/809 series, please update the system
firmware with the image file enclosed in the product CD or download the latest system
firmware from http://www.qnap.com.

You can enable MySQL Server as the website database.

Ena ble TC P/IP Ne tworking:


You can enable this option to configure MySQL server of the NAS as a database server
of another web server in remote site through Internet connection. When you disable this
option, your MySQL server will only be configured as local database server for the web
server of the NAS.
After enabling remote connection, assign a port for the remote connection service of
MySQL server. The default port is 3306.

After the first-time installation of the NAS, a folder phpMyAdmin is created in the Qweb/
Web network folder. You can enter http://NAS IP/phpMyAdmin/ in the web browser to
enter the phpMyAdmin page and manage the MySQL database.

Note :
Do not delete the phpMyAdmin folder. You can rename this folder but the link on the
MySQL server page will not be updated. To connect to the renamed folder, you can
enter the link http://NAS IP/renamed folder in the web browser.
The phpMyAdmin folder is created after the first-time installation. When you update
the firmware, the folder remains unchanged.

Da ta ba se Ma inte na nc e :
Reset root password: Execute this function to reset the password of MySQL root as
admin.
Re-initialize database: Execute this function to delete all the data on MySQL
database.

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7.9 Syslog Server

Se rve r Se ttings
To configure the NAS as a Syslog server and allow it to receive Syslog messages from
the clients, enable Syslog Server. Select the protocols (TCP and/or UDP) the NAS uses
to receive Syslog messages. Specify the port numbers if necessary or use the default
port number 514. Click Apply to save the settings. After enabling the NAS as a Syslog
server, enter the NAS IP as the Syslog server IP on the Syslog clients to receive the
Syslog messages from them.

Log Se ttings
Specify the maximum log size (1-100 MB) of the Syslog messages, the location (NAS
shared folder) to which the logs will be saved, and the file name. Once the logs have
reached the maximum size, the log file will be automatically archived and renamed with
the archive date as MyLogFile_yyyy_mm_dd, for example MyLogFile_2011_12_31. If
multiple log files are archived on the same day, the file will be named as
MyLogFile_yyyy_mm_dd.[number]. For example, MyLogFile_2011_12_31.1,
MyLogFile_2011_12_31.2, and so on. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Em a il Notific a tion:
The NAS supports sending email alert to dedicated email addresses (maximum 2,
configured in System Settings > Notification > Alert Notification) when the severity
of the received Syslog messages match the specified level. To use this feature,
configure the SMTP server settings in System Settings > Notification > SMTP
Server. Next, enable email notification and select the severity level in Applications >
Syslog Server > Server Settings. Click Apply to save the settings.
Se v e rity

Le v e l

De sc ription

(sm a lle st
num be r the
highe st)
Emerg

Emergency: the system is unusable.


Alert emails will be sent when Syslog messages of levels
0-4 are received.

Alert

Alert: immediate action required.

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Alert emails will be sent when Syslog messages of levels


1-4 are received.
Crit

Critical: critical conditions.


Alert emails will be sent when Syslog messages of levels
2-4 are received.

Err

Error: error conditions.


Alert emails will be sent when Syslog messages of levels
3-4 are received.

Warning

Warning: warning conditions.


Alert emails will be sent when Syslog messages of level
4 are received.

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Filte r Se ttings
This feature should only be operated by system administrators who are familiar with
Syslog filters.
Follow the steps below to create Syslog filters for the NAS to receive Syslog messages
that match the criteria.

1. Click Add a Filter.

2. Define the filter settings and click Add. To edit the filters or add the filters
manually, click Manual Edit and modify the contents in the dialog. Click Apply to
save the filter.

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3. The filters will be shown on the list. The NAS will only receive the Syslog messages
that match the filters which are in use.
B utton

De sc ription
Enable a filter
Disable a filter
Edit the filter settings

Delete

Delete one or more filters

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Syslog Vie w e r
Use 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 particular archived file. The log files can be
accessed on the directory configured in Syslog Server > Server Settings > Log
Settings.

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7.10 Antivirus

O ve rvie w
Use the antivirus feature to scan the NAS manually or on recurring schedule and delete,
quarantine, or report files infected by viruses, malware, Trojans, and other malicious
threats. To use this feature, select Enable antivirus and click Apply.

Upda te :
Select Check and update automatically and specify the interval in days to update the
antivirus definitions automatically. Click Update Now next to online update to update
the antivirus definitions immediately. Users can also download the update files from
http://www.clamav.net and update the antivirus definitions manually.
The NAS must be connected to the Internet to use this feature.

Q ua ra ntine :
View the quarantine information of the disk volumes on the NAS. For the details, go to
Applications > Antivirus > Quarantine.

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Sca n Jobs
The NAS supports manual and scheduled scanning of all or specific shared folders. Up to
64 schedules can be created and maximum 5 scan jobs can run concurrently. To create
a scan job, follow the steps below.

1. Go to Applications > Antivirus > Scan Jobs. Click Add a Scan Job.

2. Enter the job name and select the shared folders to scan. To scan a specific
shared folder, select the share and click Add.

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3. Multiple shared folders can be selected. To remove a shared folder, click


the share name. Click Next.

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next to

4. 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 only
potentially dangerous files. Select Exclude files or folders and specify a file, a
folder, or a file extension to be excluded from the virus scan. Separate each entry
by a space in the same line or enter one entry per line. For example:
/Public/testfile.txt
/Download
*.log
*.exe *.com
*.txt
Click Next.

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6. Enable other scan options:


Specify the maximum file size (1-4096 MB) allowed for scanning.
To scan compressed files in the shared folder(s), enable Scan compressed files.
Specify the maximum amount of data (1-4096 MB) in an archive file for scanning if
applicable.
To scan MS Office and Mac Office files, RTF, PDF, and HTML files, select Deep scan
for document files.
Click Next.

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7. 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 actions will be done to the infected files.
Move infected files to quarantine: The infected files will be quarantined and cannot
be accessed from the original shared folders. Users can view the virus scan reports
under the Reports tab and delete/restore the infected files under the Quarantine
tab.
Delete infected files automatically: Note tha t The infe c te d file s will be de le te d a nd
c a nnot be re c ov e re d.

To receive an alert email when an infected file is found or after scanning has completed,
configure the SMTP server settings in System Settings > Notification > SMTP
Server. Click Finish to create the scan job.

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

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B utton

De sc ription
Run 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 a text
editor, such as WordPad.
Delete the scan job.

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R e ports
View or download the reports of the latest scan jobs on the NAS.

B utton

De sc ription
Download the virus scan report. The file can be opened by a text
editor, such as WordPad.
Delete an entry on the list.

DOWNLOAD

Download all the virus scan logs on the list as a zip file.

Re port options
Specify the number of days (1-999) to keep the logs
Enable the option Archive logs after expiration and specify the shared folder to
save the logs once the number of days to keep the logs has been reached. Click
Apply All to save the changes.

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Q ua ra ntine
This page shows the quarantined files on the NAS. Users can manually delete or restore
the quarantined files, or restore and add the files to the exclude list.
B utton

De sc ription
Delete an infected file. The file cannot be recovered.
Restore an infected file to its original shared folder.
Restore an infected file and add the file into the exclude list
(scan filter).

Restore Selected Files

Restore multiple files on the list.

Delete Selected Files

Delete multiple files on the list. The files cannot be recovered.

Delete All Files

Delete all the files on the list. The files cannot be recovered.

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7.11 RADIUS Server

The NAS can be configured as a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service)
server to provide centralized authentication, authorization, accounting management for
computers to connect and use a network service.

To use this feature, follow the steps below:

1. Enable RADIUS Server on the NAS in RADIUS Server > Server Settings. Click
Apply.

2. Add RADIUS clients, such as Wi-Fi access points and VPN, on the NAS in RADIUS
Server > RADIUS Clients. Up to 10 RADIUS clients are supported. Click Create a
Client.

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3. Enter the client information and click Apply.

4. The clients are shown on the list.

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5. Create RADIUS users and their password in RADIUS Server > RADIUS Users. The
users will be authenticated when trying to access the network through the RADIUS
clients. The maximum number of RADIUS users the NAS supports is the same as the
maximum number of local NAS users supported. See http://docs.qnap.com/nas/en/
index.html?users.htm for details. Click Create a User.

6. Enter the username and password. The username supports alphabets (a-z and A-Z)
and numbers (0-9) only. The password must be 8-32 characters (a-z, A-Z, and 0-9
only). Click Apply.

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7. Specify to grant dial-in access to local NAS users. Enable this option to allow the
local NAS users to access the network services through the RADIUS clients using
their NAS login name and password. Click Apply.

Note : The RADIUS server only supports PAP, EAP-TLS/PAP, and EAP-TTLS/PAP
authentication for local NAS user accounts.

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7.12 TFTP Server

Configure the NAS as a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server for configuration
management of network devices and remote network booting of computers for system
imaging or recovery. TFTP is a file transfer protocol with the functionality of a very basic
form of FTP. TFTP does not provide user authentication and cannot be connected by a
standard FTP client.

Follow the steps below to use this feature:


1. Select Enable TFTP Server.

2. The default UDP port for file transfer is 69. Change the port number only when
necessary.

3. Specify a folder on the NAS as the root directory of the TFTP server.

4. Enable TFTP Logging: Enable this option and specify the directory to save the
TFTP log file (opentftpd.log). It is recommended to view the log file by Microsoft
Excel or WordPad on Windows OS or by TextEdit on Mac OS.

5. Assign read only or full access to the clients.

6. Restrict the TFTP client access by specifying the IP address range or select
Anywhere to allow any TFTP client access.

7. Click Apply.

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8. QNAP Applications

Backup_Station 516
myQNAPcloud_Service 576
File_Station 599
Photo_Station 623
Music_Station 638
Multimedia_Station 644
Download_Station 672
HD_Station 691
Surveillance_Station Pro 713
App_Center 723

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8.1 Backup Station

Backup Server 517


Remote Replication 526
Cloud Backup 550
External Backup 557

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8.1.1 Backup Server

Rsync Server
Enable Rsync server to configure the NAS as a backup server for data backup from a
remote Rsync server or NAS server. The default port number for remote replication via
Rsync is 873. Specify the maximum download rate for bandwidth control. 0 means
unlimited.

Ena ble ba c kup from a re m ote se rv e r to the loc a l host:


Select this option to allow data backup from a remote server (NAS) to the local server
(NAS).

Allow re m ote Rsy nc se rv e r to ba c k up da ta to the NAS:


Select this option to allow data backup from an Rsync server to the local server (NAS).
Enter the username and password to authenticate the Rsync server which attempts to
back up data to the NAS.

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RTRR Server
To allow real-time or schedule data replication from a remote server to the local NAS,
select Enable Real-time Remote Replication Server. You can specify the port number for
remote replication. The default port number is 8899. Specify the maximum upload and
download rate for bandwidth control. 0 means unlimited. To allow only authenticated
access to back up data to the local NAS, specify the access password. The client server
will be prompted to enter the password to back up data to the NAS via RTRR.

You can specify the IP addresses or host names which are allowed to access the NAS for
remote replication. Up to 10 rules can be configured. To allow all connections, select
Allow all connections. To specify the IP addresses or host names, select Allow
connections from the list only and click Add.

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Enter an IP address or specify a range of IP addresses by entering the IP and subnet


mask. Select the access right Read Only or Read/Write. By selecting Read/Write,
the client server is allowed to delete the files on the local NAS. Click Finish to exit.

After saving the access rule, click Apply and the NAS will restart to apply the settings.

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Time Machine
You can enable Time Machine support to use the NAS as a backup destination of multiple
Mac by the Time Machine feature on OS X.

To use this function, follow the steps below.

Configure the settings on the NAS:


1. Enable Time Machine support.

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2. 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 capacity that Time Machine backup is allowed to use. The
maximum value is 4095GB. To specify a larger capacity, please enter 0 (unlimited).

5. Click Apply to save the settings.

All the Time Machine users share the same shared folder for this function.
Configure the backup settings on Mac:
1. Open Time Machine on your Mac and click Select Backup Disk.

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2. 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 Connect.
Registered username: TimeMachine
Password: The password you have configured on the NAS. It is empty by default.

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4. Upon successful connection, the Time Machine is switched ON. The available
space for backup is shown and the backup will start in 120 seconds.

The first time backup may take more time according to the data size on Mac. To recover
the data to the Mac OS, see the tutorial on http://www.apple.com.

Manage Backup
You can manage the existing backup on this page.

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Volume (drop down menu on top right side of the screen): Display Time Machine
backup tasks stored in the volume.
Name: The name of the Time Machine backup (the sparse bundle disk image which
was created by Time Machine).
Size: Size of this Time Machine backup.
Date Modified: Last modified date of this Time Machine backup.
Delete: Delete the selected Time Machine backup.

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8.1.2 Remote Replication

NAS to NAS and Rsync


The NAS data can be backed up to a remote NAS or Rsync server by Rsync remote
replication. If the backup destination is a NAS, go to Main Menu > Backup Station >
Rsync Server and enable the remote NAS as an Rsync backup server.

1. To create a replication job, click Create a Replication Job.

2. Specify the server type, NAS or Rsync server, of the remote server. Enter a job
name. Click Next.

3. Enter the IP address, port number, username and password to login the remote
server. The default port number is 873. Note that the login username must have
read/write access to the remote server and sufficient quota limit on the server.
Click Test to verify the connection. Then click Apply.

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4. Specify the local folder by clicking the Source folder box. After expanding and
locating the folder, double click the folder to set it as the directory where the data
will be replicated from.

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5. Specify the destination folder Destination folder box. Locate the folder in the folder
tree and double click the folder to set it as the directory where the data will be
replicated to. And, click Add to add this pair of replication folders.

Note: The order of selecting the source and destination folders can be changed. The
above is just an example.

6. Click Backup frequency to configure the backup frequency.

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Select to replicate the data immediately or specify the backup schedule.

7. Specify other options as follows for the remote replication job by clicking the
Options button and click Apply.

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Enable encryption: Select this option to execute encrypted remote replication. Note
that you must turn on Allow SSH connection in Network Services > Telnet/SSH
and specify the same port number for SSH and encrypted remote replication.
Activate file compression: Turn on this option to allow file compression during the
data transfer process. This option is recommended for low bandwidth environment or
remote replication over WAN.
Perform incremental replication: When this option is turned on, after the first-time
replication, the NAS will only back up the files that have been changed since the last
backup. The files of the same name, size, and modified time will not be copied again.
You are recommended to turn on this option for the replication job which will be
executed for more than once in order to shorten the backup time.
Delete extra files on remote destination: Select the option to synchronize the source
data with the destination data (one-way synchronization). Extra files on the
destination will be deleted. Source data will remain unchanged.
Handle sparse files efficiently: A sparse file is a type of computer file that contains
large blocks of zero-byte data. Turning on this option may reduce the time required
for remote replication.

8. Click Apply. If you select the Execute backup immediately option, the replication
task will start at once. Otherwise, it will be performed according to your schedule.
Note that the job is recursive. Do not turn off the local NAS and the remote server
when remote replication is running.

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Icon

Description
Start a replication job immediately.
Stop a running replication job.
View Rsync logs (replication results).
Edit a replication job.
Disable replication schedule.

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Enable replication schedule.

To configure the timeout and retry settings of the replications jobs, click Options.

Timeout (second): Specify a timeout value for each replication job. This is the
maximum number of seconds to wait until a replication job is cancelled if no data has
been received.
Number of retries: Specify the number of times the NAS should try to execute a
replication job should it fail.
Retry intervals (second): Specify the number of seconds to wait in between each
retry.

For example, if you entered 600 seconds for timeout, 3 retries, and 60 seconds for retry
intervals, a replication job will timeout in 600 seconds if no data is received. The NAS will
wait for 60 seconds and try to execute the job a second time. If the job timed out again,
the NAS wait for another 60 seconds and retry for a third time.

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RTRR
Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR) provides real-time or scheduled data replication
between the local NAS and a remote NAS, an FTP server, or an external drive, or
replication between two local folders. In real-time mode, the source folder will be
monitored and any files that are new, changed, and renamed will be replicated to the
target folder immediately. In scheduled mode, the source folder will be replicated to the
target folder according to the pre-defined schedule.

If the backup destination is a NAS, you must first enable RTRR server (Main Menu >
Backup Station > RTRR Server) or FTP service (Main Menu > Control Panel >
Network Services > FTP) on the remote NAS.
NAS models

Firmware

Maximum number of
replication jobs
supported

Intel-based NAS

ARM-based (Non Intel-

Prior to v3.5.0

64*

v3.5.0 or above

32*

Prior to v3.5.0

RTRR replication not

based) NAS

supported.
v3.5.0 or above

8*

*Each job supports maximum 5 folder pairs.

If your NAS models are not listed below, please visit http://www.qnap.com for details.
Intel-based NAS

TS-x39 series, TS-x59 series, TS-x69 series, TS-509,


TS-809, TS-809 Pro, TS-809U-RP, SS-439 Pro, SS839 Pro, TS-x59 Pro+, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS879U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TSEC1279U-RP

ARM-based (Non Intel-based)

TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19 series

NAS

Follow the steps below to create a replication job.

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1. To create a real-time or scheduled remote replication, click Create a Replication


Job.

2. When the wizard shows up, click Next.

3. Select the synchronization locations. Make sure the destination device has been
formatted and folders have been created. The NAS supports:
Synchronize data from a local folder to a remote folder (NAS or FTP server)
Synchronize data from a remote folder (NAS or FTP server) to a local folder

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Synchronize data from a local folder to another local folder or an external drive
Click Next.

4. Enter the IP address or host name. Select the server type (FTP server or NAS server
with RTRR service enabled).

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Remote replication to FTP server


Specify the port number and if you want to enable FTP with SSL/TLS (Explicit) for
encrypted data transfer. If the FTP server is behind a firewall, enable passive mode.
Enter the username and password with read/write access to the server. Click Next.

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Remote replication to NAS with RTRR service


Enter the IP address of the RTRR service-enabled server. Specify the connection port
and select whether or not to enable secure connection. The default port number for
remote replication via RTRR is 8899. Enter the password for RTRR connection. Click
Next.

5. Select the folder pair for data synchronization.

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Note: If a folder or its parent folder or child folder has been selected as the source or
destination in a folder pair of a replication job, you cannot select the folder as the
source or destination of another folder pair of the same job.

6. Each sync job supports maximum 5 folder pairs. Select more folder pairs and click
Add. Click Next.

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7. Choose between real-time and scheduled synchronization. Real-time


synchronization copies files that are new, changed, and renamed from the source
folder to the target folder as soon as the changes are made after the first-time
backup.

Note: RTRR does not support bi-directional synchronization in the current version. The
folder pair cannot be synchronized between two NAS servers in real-time mode. To
synchronize the data between the folder pair of two NAS servers, please use
scheduled backup.

Scheduled synchronization copies files from the source folder to the target folder
according to the pre-configured schedule. The options are:
Replicate Now: Replicate data immediately.
Periodically: Enter the time interval in hour and minute that the backup should be
executed. The minimum time interval is 5 minutes.
Hourly: Specify the minute when an hourly backup should be executed, e.g. enter 01
to execute backup each first minute of every hour, 1:01, 2:01, 3:01...

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Daily: Specify the time when a daily backup should be executed, e.g. 02:02 every
day.
Weekly: Select a day of the week and the time when a weekly backup should be
executed.
Monthly: Select a day of the month and the time when a monthly backup should be
executed.

8. To configure synchronization policy, select Configure policy and filter and click
Next.
Select whether or not to enable the following options:
Delete extra files: Delete extra files in the target folder. Deletions made on the
source folder will be repeated on the target folder. This option is not available for
real-time synchronization.
Detect sparse files: Select this option to ignore files of null data.
Check file contents: Specify to examine file contents, date, size, and name to
determine if two files are identical. This option is not available for real-time
synchronization.
Compress files during transmissions: Specify whether or not the files should be
compressed for synchronization operations. Note that more CPU resources will be
consumed.
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Ignore symbolic links: Select this option to ignore symbolic links in the pair folder.
Extended attributes: Select this option to keep the information in extended
attributes.
Timeout and retry settings: Specify the timeout period and retry settings if a
synchronization operation fails.

9. Specify the file size, file types to include/exclude, and file date/time to filter data
synchronization.
File size: Specify the minimum and maximum size of the files to be replicated.
Include file types: Specify the file types to be replicated.
Exclude file types: Specify the file types to be excluded for replication.
File date/time: Specify the date and time of the files to be replicated.

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10. Enter a job name. Click Next.

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11. Confirm the settings and click Next.

12. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

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Icon

Description
Enable connection to a remote server.
Start a replication job.
Stop connection to a remote server or external drive.
Stop a replication job.
View job status and logs; download logs.

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Edit the connection settings of a remote server.


Edit the settings of a replication job.
Delete connection settings to a remote server.
Delete a replication job.
This button is available only after a replication job is stopped or the
connection to the remote server is stopped.

To edit the replication job properties, click Options.

Under Event Logs you can select to enable Download Detailed Logs and specify the
maximum file size of the log file. You can also select to send an email alert when
synchronization fails or completes. Note that the SMTP server settings must be properly
set up on the NAS (System Settings > Notification).

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Specify the replication policy in Policy and filter settings in Filter. These will become
the default settings for all RTRR replication jobs.

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Download replication job logs

To view the status and logs of a replication job, click

You can view the details of a replication job.

You can view the job logs or download the logs by clicking Download Logs. The log file
can be opened by Microsoft Excel or other text editor software. Note that this button is
only available after you have enabled Download Detailed Logs in Options > Event
Logs and executed the replication job once.

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8.1.3 Cloud Backup

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

Note that you need to register an AWS account from http://aws.amazon.com and pay
for the service. After signing up for an account, you need to create at least one bucket
(root folder) on Amazon S3 by an Amazon S3 application. We recommend the Mozilla
Firefox add-on S3Fox for beginners.

After setting up the Amazon S3 account, follow the steps below to back up the data to
or retrieve the data from Amazon S3 using the NAS.
1. Click Create a Replication Job.

2. Enter the remote replication job name.

3. Select the usage type: Upload or Download and enter other settings. A bucket is
the root directory on Amazon S3. You can test the connection to the remote host
testing by clicking Test. Other settings are optional.

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4. Specify the local directory on the NAS for replication.

5. Enter the replication schedule.

6. Click Finish. The replication job will be executed according to your schedule.

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ElephantDrive
To use ElephantDrive Service, select Enable ElephantDrive Service. Enter your email
and password for the ElephantDrive service. If you do not have an account, enter the
information and click Create.

Click OK to confirm.

After creating an account, click Apply. The NAS will help you login the ElephantDrive
service.
After you have logged in ElephantDrive service on the NAS, you can go to ElephantDrive
website (http://www.elephantdrive.com/qnap) and manage the backup.

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

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Symform
To use Symform cloud backup, go to Backup Station> Cloud Backup > Symform. Click
Get Started Now to install Symform. The NAS will download, verify, and install the
package automatically.

Click Configure.

Enter your email address and click Sign-In to activate Symform on the NAS. An
activation code will be sent to this address.

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Check your email to get the activation code and finish the setup.
Configure Symform according to the instructions.

When done, the folders chosen during the setup will be backed up to Symform Storage
Cloud.

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After Symform is activated, you will be able to see the device configuration. Click Cloud
Dashboard to have access to Symform Cloud Dashboard and check the status of all the
devices that are running Symform Storage Cloud.
Note a bout Sy m form se rv ic e :
Web administration interface TCP port: 59234
Contribution TCP port: Defined randomly during Symform setup and can be changed
if necessary.
All TCP outbound ports are mandatory.
The hard drive standby function of the NAS may not work when contribution is in
use, because Symform service always reads and writes data on the hard drives.
Symform with contribution requires network bandwidth. If contribution is enabled,
there will always be communication between the NAS and Symform Cloud. This may
cause network utilization and the bandwidth can be limited as needed.

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8.1.4 External Backup

External Drive
The NAS supports real-time and scheduled data backup between the internal disks
volumes on the NAS and external USB/eSATA storage devices. To use this feature, follow
the steps below.

Note : If an external storage device is encrypted by the NAS, make sure it is unlocked
in External Device > External Storage before creating any backup jobs.

1. Connect one or more external storage devices to the USB or eSATA (if available)
interfaces of the NAS.

2. Click Create a new job.

3. When the wizard is shown, read the instructions carefully and click Next.

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4. Select the backup locations.


a. Select an external disk volume* from the drop-down menu. The NAS supports
EXT3, EXT4, FAT, NTFS, and HFS+ file systems. The general information of the
storage device will be shown.
b. Select Map this backup job to the volume ID only to map the backup job to
this particular external storage device. The NAS will recognize the device and
execute the backup job according to the settings automatically every time it is
connected to the NAS via any USB/eSATA interface.
c. Select to back up the data from local disk volume to the external storage or vice
versa.
d. Click Next.

*Multiple partitions on the external storage device will be recognized as individual disk
volumes.

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

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Note : If a folder or its parent folder or child folder has been selected as the source or
destination in a folder pair of a backup job, the same folder cannot be selected as the
source or destination of another folder pair of the same backup job.

6. Choose between real-time and scheduled backup. Real-time backup copies files that
are new, changed, and renamed from the source folder to the target folder as soon
as the changes are made after the first-time backup.
Scheduled backup copies files from the source folder to the target folder according to
the schedule. The options are:
Replicate Now: Copy the data immediately.
Periodically: Enter the time interval in hour and minute that the backup job should be
executed. The minimum time interval is 5 minutes.
Hourly: Select the minute when an hourly backup should be executed, e.g. select 01
to execute the backup job every first minute of an hour, 1:01, 2:01, 3:01...
Daily: Specify the time when a daily backup should be executed, e.g. 02:02 every
day.
Weekly: Select a day of the week and the time when a weekly backup should be
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executed.
Monthly: Select a day of the month and the time when a monthly backup should be
executed.
Auto-Backup: Execute data backup automatically every time the device is connected
and detected by the NAS.

To configure the backup policy and filter settings, select Configure policy and filter.
Click Next.

7. Select whether or not to enable the following options:


Delete extra files: Delete extra files in the target folder. Deletions made on the
source folder will be repeated on the target folder. This option is not available for
real-time data backup.
Detect sparse files: Select this option to ignore files of null data.
Overwrite the file if the source file is newer or the file size is different
Check file contents: Examine the file contents, date, size, and name to determine if
two files are identical. This option is not available for real-time data backup.
Ignore symbolic links: Select this option to ignore symbolic links in the pair folder.

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8. 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 time of the files to be copied.
Include file types: Specify the file types to be copied.
Exclude file types: Specify the file types to be excluded for data copy.

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9. Enter a name for the backup job. A job name supports up to 63 characters; it
cannot start or end with a space. Click Next.

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10. Confirm the settings and click Next.

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11. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

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

B utton

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Start 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 backup job.
This button is available only after a backup job is stopped.

To disable the backup schedule of a backup job, click


Settings > Schedule Type and click OK.

Default Backup Job Settings


To edit the default backup job properties, click Options.

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and select Disabled under

Under Event Logs you can select to enable Download Detailed Logs and specify the
maximum file size of the log file. Select to send an email alert when a backup job fails or
completes. Note that the SMTP server settings must be properly set up in System
Settings > Notification.

Specify the backup policy in Policy and filter settings in Filter. These will become the
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default settings for all the backup jobs.

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Download Backup Logs


1. To download the logs of a backup job, make sure the option Download Detailed
Logs in Options > Event Logs has been enabled.

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2. Click

in Action column of a backup job.

3. Go to Job Logs and click Download Logs. The log file can be opened by Microsoft
Excel or any other text editor software. Note that this button is only available after
you have enabled Download Detailed Logs in Options > Event Logs and
executed the backup job once.
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USB One Touch Copy


Enable the USB one touch copy button to back up data from the front USB drive to the
NAS or vice versa. This feature is not supported by TS-809U-RP, TS-879U-RP, TSEC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP.

Smart Import (Beta)


When users connect an external device, such as a camera, to the front USB port, all
photos and videos on the device will be imported to the NAS automatically without
pressing the Copy button. Imported files will be stored in SmartImport, a newly
created folder, under the default backup directory. During each import, only new photos
and videos will be imported to a new folder.

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For customized backup configuration, please select USB One Touch Copy.

USB O ne Touc h C opy

Backup direction: From the front USB drive to the NAS or vice versa.
Backup method:
A. Create directory: A new directory will be created on the destination and the
source data will be copied to this directory. The new directory will be named as
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the 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. Copy: Back up data to the destination share. If the same file exists, the
destination file will be overwritten.
C. Synchronize: Back up data to the destination share and clear the redundant files.
If the same file exists, the destination file will be overwritten.

Note : If there are multiple partitions on the source storage device, a new folder will
be created for each partition on the destination as the backup folder. The backup
folder will be named with the backup date and the partition number, YYYYMMDD-1 for
partition 1, YYYYMMDD-2 for partition 2... and so on. If the source storage device
contains only one partition, the backup folder will be named as YYYYMMDD only.

Handle sparse files efficiently: A sparse file is a type of computer file that contains
large blocks of zero-byte data. Turn on this option may reduce the time required for
backup.
Source and destination folders: Specify the folder pairs for backup and click Add.
Maximum 9 folder pairs can be added.
Options: Click Options to set up notification of the backup jobs by email, SMS, or
instant messaging (IM).
Unmount the front USB drive manually: When enabled, users can press the Copy
button for about 810 seconds until the USB LED light turns off and remove the front
USB drive from the NAS.
Enable the alarm buzzer:
1. One short beep: Backup has started.
2. Two short beeps: The front USB drive is being unmounted.

Da ta c opy by front USB port


The NAS supports instant data copy backup from the external USB device to the NAS or
the other way round by the front one touch copy button. To use this function, follow
the steps below:
1. Make sure a hard drive is installed and formatted on the NAS. The default shared
folder Qusb/Usb has been created.

2. Turn on the NAS.

3. Configure the behavior of the Copy button on Backup Station > USB One Touch

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Copy page.

4. Connect the USB device, for example, digital camera or flash, to the front USB port
of the NAS.

5. Press the Copy button once. The data will be copied according to your settings on
the NAS.

Note : Incremental backup is used for this feature. After the first time data backup,
the NAS only copies the changed files since the last backup.

C a ution: Files are copied from the source to the destination. Extra files on the
destination will be deleted; files of the same names will be overwritten by the
source. Source data will remain unchanged.

As a n e x te rna l stora ge driv e


When an external device is connected to the front USB port, it will be identified as an
external storage drive connected to the port.

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8.2 myQNAPcloud Service

The myQNAPcloud service is a function which provides host name registration, mapping
of the dynamic NAS IP to a domain name, and auto port mapping of UPnP router on the
local network. Use the myQNAPcloud wizard to register a unique host name for the NAS,
configure automatic port forwarding on the UPnP router, and publish NAS services for
remote access over the Internet.

To use the myQNAPcloud service, make sure the NAS has been connected to an UPnP
router and the Internet and click the myQNAPcloud shortcut from the NAS Desktop or
Main Menu.

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myQ NAP cloud w iz a rd


The first time you use the myQNAPcloud service, you are recommended to use the
myQNAPcloud wizard to complete the settings. Follow the steps below:
1. Click Get Started to use the wizard.

2. Click Start.

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3. Fill out all required fields, agree to the terms and conditions and click Next to
create a myQNAPcloud account (or, click Sign in myQNAPcloud account to login to
your myQNAPcloud account if you already have an account.)

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4. Enter a name to register your NAS and click Next.

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5. The wizard will configure your router automatically.

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6. Review the summary page and click Finish to complete the wizard.

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7. If any of the settings is unsuccessful, follow the instructions provided to


troubleshoot the issues. After the wizard is finished, a confirmation email will be sent
to the email account specified. Click Confirm Registration from the email and
proceed to complete the registration process.

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M a na ge a nd configure your myQ NAP cloud a ccount


Click Manage myQNAPcloud Account on top of the page after launching myQNAPcloud
or log into your account at http://www.myqnapcloud.com.

Click your login ID next to the Enter device name box and select My Devices from the
drop down menu to review your device details, including the name, DDNS address, LAN
and WAN IP.

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Or, select My Account to check your profile, change your password and monitor your
account activity.

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Acce ss NAS se rvice s via the myQ NAP cloud w e bsite


To access the NAS services via the myQNAPcloud website, specify the NAS you
registered with in the search box and click Go!.

The published public NAS services will be listed.

Enter the access code to browse private services.

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

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Auto R oute r C onfigura tion


In Remote Access Services > Auto Router Configuration, you can enable or disable
UPnP port forwarding. When this option is enabled, your NAS is accessible from the
Internet via the UPnP router.

Note : If there is more than one routers on the network, only the one which is set as
the default gateway of the NAS will be detected.

Click Rescan to detect the router if no UPnP router is found on the local network and
Diagnostics to check the diagnostic logs.

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If the UPnP router is incompatible with the NAS, click

and then click UPnP Router

Compatibility Feedback... (http://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility_router.html) to


contact the technical support.

Select the NAS services to be allowed for remote access. Click Apply to Router. The
NAS will configure the port forwarding on the UPnP router automatically. You will then be
able to access the NAS services from the Internet.

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Note :
If more than two NAS are connected to one UPnP router, please specify a different
port for each NAS. If the router does not support UPnP, users are required to
configure port forwarding manually on the router. Please refer to the links below:
Application note: http://www.qnap.com/go/notes.html
FAQ: http://www.qnap.com/faq
UPnP router compatibility list: http://www.qnap.com/UPnP_Router_Compatibility_List

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DDNS/C loud P orta l


With the Cloud Portal, web-based NAS services such as web administration, Web Server,
Multimedia Server, and File Station, can be published to http://www.myqnapcloud.com.
By enabling the NAS services in this step, they are opened for remote access even if
they are not published.

Enable the My DDNS service in Remote Access Service and the NAS will notify the
myQNAPcloud server automatically if the WAN IP address of the NAS has changed. To
use the myQNAPcloud service, make sure the NAS has been connected to an UPnP router
and the Internet.

Note :
The myQNAPcloud name of each QNAP NAS is unique. One myQNAPcloud name can
only be used with one NAS.
A registered myQNAPcloud name will expire in 120 days if your NAS remains offline
within the period. Once the name is expired, it will be released for new registration
by other users.

In Remote Access Services > DDNS/Cloud Portal > Cloud Portal, the web-based NAS
services are shown. Select Publish to publish the NAS services to myQNAPcloud
website. Select Private to hide the published NAS services from public access. The
private services on the myQNAPcloud website are only visible to specified users with the
myQNAPcloud access code.

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Note that if a disabled NAS service is published, the service will not be accessible even
the corresponding icon is shown on myQNAPcloud website (http://www.myQNAPcloud.
com).

Set myQNAPcloud Access Code: Enter a code of 6-16 characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9 only).
The code is required when NAS users attempt to view the private NAS services on the
myQNAPCloud website.

Click Add Users and specify maximum 9 local NAS users who are allowed to view the
private NAS services published on the myQNAPcloud website.

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Select the connection method: the myQNAPcloud Connect (VPN) utility and/or
myQNAPcloud website. Click Apply.

Click Apply to save the settings.

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To 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 function, the mail server settings must be properly configured in
System Settings > Notification > SMTP Server.

Enter the email address. Click Send.

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C loudLink (Be ta )
The CloudLink is a new service provided by QNAP for remote access to your QNAP NAS
over the network without changing the settings of your router, even if UPnP is not
supported. Check Enable CloudLink (Beta) service to enable this service.

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8.3 File Station

The File Station allows the users to access the NAS on the Internet and manage the files
by a web browser.

Be fore ge tting sta rte d


Enable the service in Control Panel > Applications > Station Manager. Click the link
on the page to access the File Station.

The File Station can be launched from the Main Menu or the File Station icon on the
Desktop.

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You can upload, download, rename, move, copy, or delete the files and folder on the
NAS.

Uploading files
To use this feature, install Adobe Flash plug-in for your web browser.

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1. 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

to upload a file or Upload All to upload all the selected files.

Note : The maximum size of a file that can be uploaded to the NAS by the File Station
is 2GB without JAVA plug-in.

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Downloading files
1. Select a file or folder to download.

2. Right click the mouse and select Download to download the file. Please note that if
all files within a folder are selected, they will be compressed and downloaded as a
zip file.

Creating folders
1. Select a shared folder or folder in which you want to create a new folder.

2. Click

3. Enter the name of the new folder and click OK.

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Renaming 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 file or folder name and click OK.

Copying files or folders


1. Select the files or folders to copy.

2. Click

3. Click the destination folder.

4. Click

and confirm to copy the files or folders.

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Moving files or folders


1. Select the files or folders to move.

2. Right click the mouse and select Move.

3. Select the destination folder. Click OK.

Deleting files or folders


1. Select a file or folder to delete.

2. Right click the mouse and select Delete.

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3. Confirm to delete the file or folder.

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Transcoding files
1. Select a media file.

2. Right click the mouse and select Add to Transcode.

3. Confirm to transcode the file.

Playing media files


1. To play a media file in different resolutions, left click the media file and select a
desired resolution.

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

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Extracting files
1. To extract a zipped file on the NAS, right click the zipped file and select Extract.

2. Select the files to extract and configure the extraction settings.

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File/Folder search
The File Station supports smart search of files, sub-folders, and folders on the NAS. You
can search a file or folder by all or part of the file or folder name, or by the file
extension, for example, AVI, MP3.

click the down arrow in the search box to reveal additional options. Check Music,
Video, Photo to list corresponding files within the folder or specify detailed criteria in
the advanced search (such as file size or type.)

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Mount ISO Shares


To 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 select Mount ISO.

Enter the share name and click OK.

Click OK to confirm.

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The ISO share will appear on the folder list. You can access the contents of the ISO
image file. You can login the NAS web interface with an administrator account and
specify the access rights of the users in Privilege Settings > Share Folders.

To unmount the share, right click the folder name and select Unmount. Click Yes to
confirm.

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Set file/folder level permission


You can set file or folder level permissions on the NAS by the File Station. Right click a
file or folder and select Properties.

If the Advanced Folder Permissions option is disabled in Privilege Settings > Shared
Folder > Advanced Permissions, the following settings will be shown. Define the Read,
Write, and Execute access rights for Owner, Group, and Others.
Owner: Owner of file or folder.
Group: Group owner of the file or folder.
Others: Any other (local or domain member) users who are not the owner or a
member of the group owner.

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If 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 subfolders within the selected folder. Click
OK to confirm.

If the Enable Advanced Folder Permissions option is enabled in Privilege Settings >
Shared Folder > Advanced Permissions, you will be able to specify the file and folder
permissions by users and user groups. Click +.

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

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

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You can also define the file and folder owner by clicking

. Select a user from the list

or search a username. Then click Set.

The following options are available for folder permission settings. You are recommended
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to configure folder permissions and subfolder permissions in Privilege Settings > Shared
Folders.
Only the owner can delete the contents: When you apply this option to a folder, the
first-level subfolders and files can be deleted only by their owner.
Only admin can create files and folders: When you apply this option to a folder, only
administrators can create files or folders.
Apply changes to files and subfolders: Apply changed permissions settings except
owner protection to all the files and subfolders within the selected folder. The option
Only the owner can delete the contents will not be applied to subfolders.
Apply and replace all existing permissions of this folder, files, and subfolders: Select
this option to override all previously configured permissions of the selected folder and
its files and subfolders except owner protection. The option Only the owner can
delete the contents will not be applied to subfolders.

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Sharing Files
To 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 admin.

Select the IP or domain name of the NAS. Select to create the link(s) in SSL (optional)
and specify the expiration settings and enter a password (optional).

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To share the links by emails, select Share the download links through email and enter
the contents. Click Create.

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

Confirm the information and click Start Sharing.

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Note : Up to 1000 sharing links are supported.

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8.4 Photo Station

The Photo Station is a web album for organizing and sharing photos and videos with your
friends, family, and the world. After uploading files to the NAS, thumbnails will be
automatically generated for quick preview. You can customize the album banner and the
background music for slideshow viewing. Also, you can share the photos by email or
publish them to popular social websites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.

Be fore you sta rt


1. Enable the service in Control Panel > Applications > Station Manager > Photo
Station. Click the link on the page to directly access the Photo Station from the
webpage.

Note : The option Show the photos of Sharing Management on the login screen, once
enabled, will show a photo album on the NAS login page, and other users can directly
click that album on the login page to view photos contained with that album as a
guest. For details on this option, please refer to the chapter on Station Manager

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2. Upload or copy videos or pictures to the designated media folders and scan them
using the Media Library before launching the Photo Station (if this is the first time
the Photo Station is used.) For details on media folders, please refer to the

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chapter on Media Library 439 .

The Photo Station supports the following file format:


Images

BMP (Intel-based NAS only), RAW, GIF, PNG, JPG, and JPEG

Video

FLV and H.264 (AAC)

Tips on file uploa d:


The maximum size of an image file is 2GB.
The maximum size of multiple files that can be uploaded at a time is 2GB.

3. Launch the Photo Station from the Main Menu or the Photo Station shortcut on the
Desktop or login directly to the Photo Station by keying in the URL provided in the
Station Manager into a web browser (Control Panel > Applications > Station
Manager > Photo Station).

Note :
The admin login credential of the Photo Station is the same as that of the NAS
administrator.
To show photo albums on the NAS login page, check Show the photos of sharing
management on the login screen on the Station Manager (Control Panel >
Applications > Station Manager > Photo Station).

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De sc ription
Search photo and video files in the Media Library by title,
photo date, tag, rating, or color label.

Switch between the thumbnail browsing mode (


detail browsing mode (

) and

) to display the photos and

video thumbnails.

Display photos or videos as timeline. Click


photos or videos chronically as timeline and

to organize
to list

photos or videos by date.


Refresh the current page.
Set media folders to view your photos/videos.
Bring up the Media Folder page in the Media Library.

Le ft P a ne l
Photo: List all photos from the media folders defined in the Media Library. Click

or

to upload photos from local PC. A new folder named with the date files are
uploaded will be created under the Multimedia folder to store your uploaded files. A
virtual album named using the date will be created as well.
Video: List all videos from the media folders defined in the Media Library. Click

or

to upload videos from local PC. A new folder named with the date files are
uploaded will be created under the Multimedia folder to store your uploaded files.
Media Library Folder: List all photos and videos by folders defined in Media Library.
click a folder in the list to enter its next level,

to go back one level up (or click

the folder directly in the path on top to go straight to that folder.)

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Note :
The folders Multimedia and Home Folder are set as the media folder for photos,
pictures and videos by default.
Please note that the Multimedia and Download folders are public folders
accessible to all users while Home Folder can only be accessed by its owner
(users for whom the Home folder is created) and NAS administrators. For your
private photos and videos reserved only to yourself, please consider storing them
only in the Home Folder.
For configuration on media folders, please refer to the chapter on Media Library 439 .
For user setup and configuration, please refer to the User section in the chapter
on Privilege Settings 308 .
If the photos or videos uploaded do not show up in the Photo Station, please scan
the Media Library and wait until the scan is finished. For details on the scan, please
refer to the chapter on Media Library 439 .

Album: List all virtual albums. Click

to add an album. Note that all entries listed

under an album are only links to the physical files. This can effectively conserve your
NAS storage space. Right click an album to rename or to download that album. Click
to delete an album.
Private Collection: the Photo under Private Collection lists all photos in the
Home folder, while the Video lists all videos in the Home folder. Click

to add

an album. Note that, unlike album, all entries listed under an album are physical files.
So, when a file is dragged and dropped to the album under Private Collection, that
file is moved to that album. Right click an album to rename, download, remove, or add
it to sharing management. Click

to delete an album.

Recent: Include photos and videos recently imported (within a month) from local
device or taken with a camera or recording device.
Slideshow: List all slideshows. Click

to add a slideshow. Drag and drop photos to

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add them to a slideshow. Right click a slideshow to rename or download that


slideshow. Click

to delete a slideshow. click a slideshow and then

on top to

play that slideshow.


Sharing management: List all photos, videos, albums and slideshows already shared
using the sharing feature in the right panel. Right click an entry, a menu will show up
and choose to download, email, publish and share that entry from the menu (refer to
the Sharing feature in the right panel later in this chapter for details). Click

to

delete a slideshow.
Trash Can: All photos and videos deleted can be found here and right click the
deleted item in the Trash Can to recover or permanently delete them. Note that only
deleted physical files (instead of virtual links) will show up in the trash can.

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EXIF (

): Review photo/video EXIF information and photos can be geotagged

here.
Info (

): Edit and browse photo/video details, tags and descriptions.

Sharing (

): Drag files to this area and share them via a link. There are three

methods the links can be shared:


1. Email (

): Share a link via email. Specify the sender, recipient, subject and

message body of the email and click Send to send the email. Make sure your
email account is properly configured. Go to Control Panel > System Settings >
Notifications > SMTP Server for email configuration.
2. Social Sharing (

): Share a link with selected files on social networking sites.

Specify the subject and message body and click the social networking site icon to
share.
3. Link (

): Share a link by directly pasting it into an email or instant message.

Under Select Link Format, select the DDNS name, LAN IP or WAN IP address
(note that the myQNAPcloud.com DDNS name is only available after it is registered
in myQNAPcloud. Please refer to the chapter on myQNAPcloud Service 576 for
details) and HTML format (click to choose a URL link, HTML code, vB Forum code or
Alt Forum code) from the drop down menu. Click Create Link, specify the name of
the album displayed on the page seen as recipients open the link. Copy and paste
the URL link in the dialog window to your preferred applications.

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P hoto a nd vide o ope ra tions


Right click a photo or video, a drop down menu will show up, and users can choose to
perform a desired action from the list.

Photo

O pe ra tion

Video

De sc ription
Rate the photo.
Rotate the photo 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise.

View

Switch to the viewing mode.

Open

Switch to the viewing mode.

Download

Download the photo.

Add to

Add the photo to an album, Private Collection, Sharing


Management or Slideshow.

Add to Share

Add the photo to the Sharing Management in the right panel.

Set Coordinates

Set GPS information of a photo.

Add Tag

Add a tag to the photo.

Edit

Edit the photo.

Delete

Delete the photo.

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Color-label the photo.

To tag, rate or color label multiple photos or videos, first click

on top of the screen

or hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard, select your desired photos or videos and right click
the photos or videos to perform desired actions.

After photos or videos are tagged, rated, or color labeled, they can be searched by their
rating, color label or tag in the search box.

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P hoto a nd vide o vie w ing mode


Double click a photo to switch to the viewing mode.

Photo viewing mode

Video viewing mode

Use the buttons on the menu bar for viewing operations.


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Auto play photos or play a video.

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Rotate the photo counter-clockwise by 90 degrees (for photos only.)


Rotate the photo clockwise by 90 degrees (for photos only.)
Play the last photo or video.
Play the next photo or video.
Download the photo or video.
Delete the photo or video. Please note that the photos or videos deleted in
the viewing mode will first be marked with an X on that photo or video (
) and only deleted as you exit the viewing mode. To unmark a photo or
video, first select the marked photo or video and click
Switch back to the browsing mode.

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again.

P la ying slide show s


Select an album or slideshow and click

to switch to the viewing mode.

Use the buttons on the menu bar for slideshow or album operations.
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De sc ription
Play the slideshow or album.

Go to the last slide.

Go to the next slide.

Turn the background music on (

) or off (

).

Show the photo title.

Switch back to the browsing mode.


Switch between different playlists defined in the Music Station
(from the My Playlist in the left panel.) Please refer to the chapter
on Music Station 638 for details.
Set a different slide transition effect.

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Set the slide speed.

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G e ota gging photos


To 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 top and hit the Enter key in your
keyboard. Right click the map and click Set Coordinates.

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M e dia Libra ry a nd P riva cy Se ttings


Photo and video files in the Photo Station are listed according to shared folder privileges
(media folders) and settings in the Media Library. Photos and videos stored in the media
shared folders are only visible after the files are detected and scanned by the Media
Library. Users can store the files in their /home folder to hide them from other users. For
details on media folder settings, please refer to the chapter on Media Library 439 .

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8.5 Music Station

The Music Station helps you create a personal music center on the cloud. This webbased application is designed for users to play music files on the NAS or a media server,
listen to thousands of Internet radio stations using a web browser and share your music
collections with your friends and families. Your music collection stored on the Turbo NAS
is automatically organized into categories for easy browsing.

Be fore you sta rt


1. Enable the service in Control Panel > Applications > Station Manager > Music
Station. Click the link on the page to directly access the Music Station from the
webpage.

Note :
The admin login credential of the Music Station is the same as that of the NAS
administrator.
Users are recommended to upload or copy music files to the media shared folders
and scan them using the Media Library if this is the first time the Music Station is
launched. For details on media folders, please refer to the chapter on Media Library
439 .

2. The Music Station can be launched from the Main Menu or the Music Station icon
on the Desktop.

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M e nu Ba r

Ic on

De sc ription
Search music files in the Media Library by artist, album, or title.
Switch between the thumbnail browsing mode (
browsing mode (

), list browsing mode (

browsing mode (

) to list the songs.

), detail
), and cover flow

Set privileges on file access, NAS audio output, Internet radio,


shared playlist and social sharing for users created in Privilege
Settings > Users.
Bring up the Media Folder page under the Media Library.
Set the music alarm.

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De sc ription
Play.
Pause.
Play the previous item.
Play the next item.
Shuffle on/off.
No repeat, repeat once, or repeat all.
Playing mode:
Streaming Mode: Stream the music files to the computer or the
device and play them using a web browser.
Adjust the volume.

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Songs, Artist, Album, Genre, and Folder: All authorized music files are listed here for
users by the following categories: all songs, artist, album, genre and folder. Click
next to Songs to upload songs from your PC. All imported contents are saved in the
/Multimedia shared folder named with date.
Now Playing: Songs in the Now Playing list can be reordered by drag-and-drop, or
removing songs from the list.
Private Collection: Personal music files in the /home folder are listed here. The
music files belong only to the user that is currently logged in.
My Playlist: Playlists can be created, managed, and deleted here. Up to 200 playlists
can be created, and up to 600 items can be included in each playlist. To create a
playlist, click

. To add items to a playlist, simply drag and drop music files to the

list. Right click a playlist to rename or delete it, or add it to Now Playing and click
next to the playlist.
Public playlist: All users can view public playlists and play music from them.
Authorized users can create, manage, and delete public playlists. A maximum of 200
public playlists can be created, and up to 600 items can be included in each public
playlist.
Sharing management: All shared music files on the right column are listed here. Users
can edit or re-share them.
My Favorites: All songs rated at least 1 star are listed here. All un-starred songs will
be removed from here. To rate a song, switch to the detail, list, or cover flow
browsing mode and click the star(s) under rating.
Recently Added: Songs recently added to the Media Library are listed here.
Frequently Played: Songs most frequently played are listed here.
My Favorite Radio: Users favorite Internet radio stations can be added by entering
the radio URL or by searching TuneIn Radio. A maximum of 1024 items are supported.
Please note that the type of files the radio station URL points to must be MP3.
TuneIn: Users can browse and play Internet radio stations streamed by TuneIn.
Trash Can: All deleted music files can be found in here and permanently deleted or
restored. Trash Can is always enabled.

Note :
Characters not allowed for My Playlist and Public Playlist include: / | \ : ? <

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> * " ' and $.


Entries under Recently Added are listed based on the time they are scanned by
the Media Library.
The Music Station only supports the following file formats: MP3, OGG, WAV, AIFF,
AU, FLAC, M4A and APE.

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Lyrics (
Info (
Sharing (

): Add lyrics to a song and browse them here.


): Edit and browse music details here.
): Drag music files to the area under Songs to share them as a link.

There are three methods links can be shared:


1. Email (

): Share the link via email. Specify the subject and message body of

the message and click Send to send the email. Make sure your email account is
properly configured. Go to Control Panel > System Settings > Notification >
SMTP Server for email configuration.
2. Social Sharing (

): Share a link with selected songs on social networking sites.

Specify the subject and message body and click the social networking site to share.
3. Link (

): Share a link by directly pasting it into an email or instant message.

Under the Link Code, select the DDNS name, LAN IP or WAN IP address for the link
(Note that the myQNPcloud.com DDNS name is only available after it is registered in
myQNAPcloud. Please refer to the chapter on myQNAPcloud Service 576 for details)
from the drop down menu. Click Save, and copy and paste the URL link in the
dialog window to your preferred applications.

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Music files in the Music Station are listed according to shared folder privileges (media
folders) and settings in the Media Library. Music files stored in the shared folders are only
visible to users who have Read/Write or Read Only privileges to those shared folders,
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music files in their /home folder to hide them from other users. For details on the media
folder settings, please refer to the chapter on Media Library 439 .

Note :
Initially, shared folders are accessible to all users. To configure shared folder
privileges for each shared folder, please go to Control Panel > Privilege
Settings > Users.
Advanced Folder Permissions are not supported.
Go to Control Panel > Applications > Media Library for detailed settings in
the Media Library.
For configuration on the Media Library and privilege settings, please refer to the
chapter on Media Library 439 .

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8.6 Multimedia Station

The Multimedia Station is a web-based application for viewing the photos, playing music
and videos on the NAS by a web browser, and sharing files to popular social networking
sites such as Facebook, Plurk, Twitter, Blogger, and so on.

To use the Multimedia Station, follow the steps below.


1. Go to Control Panel > Applications > Web Server. Turn on the web server
feature. To allow access to the Multimedia Station by HTTPS, turn on the option
Enable Secure Connection (SSL).

2. Go to Control Panel > Applications > Station Manager > Multimedia Station.
Enable the service.

3. Enable the option Rescan media library and specify the time for the NAS to scan
the media library daily. The NAS will generate thumbnails, retrieve media information
and transcode videos for the newly added files at the specified time every day.

4. Connect to the Multimedia Station from the NAS Desktop or enter http://
NAS_IP:80/MSV2/ or https://NAS_IP:8081/MSV2/ (secure connection) in a web
browser. Login the application when you are prompted to. Only the administrator
(admin) can create users and configure the advanced settings.

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Note : The admin login information of the Multimedia Station is the same as that of the
NAS web login.

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M e dia C e nte r
The folders and multimedia files of the default shared folder (Qmultimedia/Multimedia) of
the Multimedia Station are shown in Media Center. You can view or play the multimedia
contents (images, videos, and audio files) on the NAS by a web browser over LAN or
WAN.

Supporte d file form a t


Ty pe

F ile form a t

Audio

MP3
JPG/JPEG, GIF, PNG

Image

(The animation will not be shown for animated GIF files.)


Playback: FLV, MPEG-4 Video (H.264 + AAC)

Video

Transcode: AVI, MP4, M4V, MPG, MPEG, RM, RMVB, WMV


(The files will be converted to FLV.)

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De sc ription
Home
Return to the home directory of the Multimedia Station.
Parent Directory
Return to the parent directory.
Refresh
Refresh the current directory.
Manage Album*
You can: 1. create albums under the current directory and 2. add files to
the album by copying or uploading files to the directory.

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Set Album Cover*


You can set up the album cover for each album/directory by specifying one
photo in the album/directory.
Cooliris
Browse your photos in 3-dimensional way with Cooliris. You need to install
the Cooliris plug-in for the web browser.
Slide Show
Start the slide show. You can set up the photo frame, background music,
and animation in the slide show mode.
Publish*
Publish the chosen photos (max. 5 photos) to popular social networking
sites: Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Plurk, Windows Live, or Blogger. Note
that the album must be set to public (Control Panel > Set Folder Public)
before it can be published, and the Multimedia Station must be accessible
from the Internet. It is suggested to set up the DDNS for the NAS before
using this feature.
Email*
Send photos (max. 5 photos) to friends by emails. Note that you have to
set up the SMTP server in the NAS administration console before using this
feature.
Thumbnails
Browse the files in thumbnail view (default).
Details
Browse the files in detailed view. It supports the functions: Open, Rename,
Delete, Download, and Full Image View.
Sort
Sort the files alphabetically in ascending or descending order.
Search
Search files within the current directory.

*These features can only be operated by the administrator.

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Playing music
Click an MP3 file to play the music by a web browser. When you click a music file in a
folder, all the other supported music files in the folder will also be added to the playlist.
Click X to exit.

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Viewing image files


When viewing an image file, click EXIF to view the detailed information such as file
name, size, date, and aperture. To add a caption for the file, click Edit caption and
enter the description. The description must not exceed 512 characters.

You can also submit your comments on the image file and view the comments from other
users on All comments. Each comment cannot exceed 128 characters.

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Setting background music


To set the background music of an image file or a folder of image files, make sure you
have created a playlist in Control Panel > Playlist Editor (to be introduced later) in
the Multimedia Station.
Open an image file in Media Center and click

Select the playlist and click Save. To remove the background music, you can select
No music.

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Creating album
To create an album (folder) by the web-based interface of the Multimedia Station, locate
the directory in Media Center. Click

(Create Album).

Select Create New Album and enter the album name. Click Next.
The album name must be 1 to 64 characters long, and cannot contain | \ : ? " < > *

To copy the files from other location in Media center to the album, select File Copy,
choose the files to copy and click >. Then click File Copy to start copying the files.

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

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

(Create Album).

Select Upload & Organize and click Next.

To copy the files from other location in Media center to the album, select File Copy,
choose the files to copy and click >. Then click File Copy to start copying the files. To
upload files to the album, click Browse to select the files and click File Upload.

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You can click

to browse the multimedia contents in details and click the icons to

open, rename, delete, or download the files or folders.

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Setting album cover

To set an image file as the album cover, click

Select the image file and click Save.

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Slideshow

Click

to view multiple image files in slide show. Select the playback speed

(3s/6s/9s/15s) and the slide show effect (for full screen display) from the drop-down
menu. You can also select the photo frame for displaying the image file. To view the
image files in 3-dimensional (3D) display, click

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Publishing image files


You can publish the image files on the Multimedia Station to social networking sites such
as Facebook and Twitter. Click

Select the image files to publish. You can publish maximum 5 photos at a time. Enter the
title and description. Then select the website to publish the files to and enter the login
information of the website. Note that the album must be set to public (Control Panel >
Set Folder Public) before it can be published, and the Multimedia Station must be
accessible from the Internet. It is suggested to set up the DDNS for the NAS before
using this feature.
F ie ld

Lim ita tion

Title

Maximum number of characters: 256

Link (the IP address or host

Support alphanumeric characters, dot (.), and slash

name of the NAS)

(/) only
Maximum number of characters: 256

Description

Maximum number of characters: 1024

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Emailing image files


To email the image files, make sure SMTP server settings have been correctly configured
on the NAS. Click

Enter the information and click Send.


F ie ld

Lim ita tion

Subject

Maximum number of characters: 128

My Name

The name only supports alphabets (A-Z and a-z),


numbers (0-9), dash (-), and underscore (_)

My Email

Maximum number of characters: 128

Friend's Name

Maximum number of characters: 128

Friend's Email

Maximum number of characters: 128

Message

Maximum number of characters: 1024

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Playing video
The NAS supports playing video files on the web browser. Simply click a video file on the
web page, the NAS will start playing it. If you click a video file in a folder, all other
supported video files in the folder will also be shown in the playlist and played. Click X
to exit the playback page.

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Transcoding video
If the video files are in AVI, M4V, MPG/MPEG, RM/RMVB, WMV formats, you need to
transcode the file in order to play it on the Multimedia Station properly. A video file which
can be transcoded is shown with an icon like below in thumbnail view.

Click the icon and confirm to perform video transcoding. Wait patiently when transcoding
is in process.

The video will be converted to FLV format. You can then play it on your web browser.
Only administrators are allowed to transcode a video.

QNAP does not guarantee all video formats or codecs are supported. You are highly
recommended to convert the video files into the formats that the Multimedia Station
supports before uploading the files to the NAS.

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M y Juke box
You can create playlists of music files and play them in My Jukebox. The album art and
its information will be read from the ID3 tag automatically if applicable.

To create or edit your own playlist for My Jukebox, go to Control Panel > Playlist
Editor. Note that only the administrators can edit the playlists. The playlists in My
Jukebox will be shared with all the users of the Multimedia Station.

C ontrol P a ne l
User Management:
You can create multiple user accounts on the Multimedia Station. Note that the user
accounts created here are different from the system accounts you create on NAS
(Privilege Settings> Users). Click Add User to create a user. The maximum number of
users the Multimedia Station supports is 128, including admin.

Enter the user information. The username only supports alphabets (A-Z and a-z),
numbers (0-9), dash (-), and underscore (_). The username cannot exceed 32
characters.

Specify whether or not the user is an administrator and the folders that the user can or
cannot access. Click Save. Note that the password must be 1 to 16 characters long. It
can only contain A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -, !, @, #, $, %, _.
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The users are shown on the list. You can edit the user information, delete the user, or
change the login password. Note that the default account admin cannot be deleted.

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Changing Password
You can change the administrator password in this section. The password must be 1 to
16 characters long. The password can only contain A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -, !, @, #, $, %, _.

Playlist Editor
To create a playlist, enter Playlist Editor. Select an existing playlist from the drop down
menu or click Add to create a playlist.

Next, select the music files from the left column (folders on the Multimedia Station) and
click > to add the files to the playlist. Click Save and then Close.

After creating the playlist, you can play it in My Jukebox.


Maximum number of characters in a

24

playlist
Maximum number of songs in a playlist

512

Maximum number of playlists

128

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Photo Frame Settings


You can upload your photo frames for viewing the image files. The suggested resolution
is 400 (width) x 300 (height) pixels, or you can use an image with 4:3 aspect ratio. The
supported format is PNG. To add a photo frame, click Add and upload the file.

The name of a photo frame must be 1 to 16 characters long. The maximum number of
photo frames the Multimedia Station supports is 64 (including the system default photo
frames). Note that the system default photo frames cannot be deleted.

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Setting Folder Public


To publish the image files to the Web, you have to make the folder public. Select the
folder to allow public access and click >. Then click Save. Note that the public folders
will be seen and accessed by anyone without logging in the Multimedia Station.

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8.7 Download Station

The Download Station supports BT, HTTP, FTP, RapidShare, and Magnet download
without a PC.

Im porta nt: Please be warned against illegal downloading of copyrighted


materials. The Download Station functionality is provided for downloading
authorized files only. Downloading or distribution of unauthorized materials may
result in severe civil and criminal penalty. Users are subject to the restrictions of
the copyright laws and should accept all the consequences.

Go to Control Panel > Applications > Station Manager > Download Station. Enable
the service.

Downloa d Sta tion Login


Connect to the Download Station from the NAS Desktop or Main Menu.

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Before you start to download the files, click

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to configure the settings.

Se ttings
Global Settings

Download Schedule: Select continuous download or specify the download schedule.


When setting the download schedule, select Full speed to use the global speed limit
(unlimited) for all the download tasks. Select Limited to apply the speed limit
settings of the downloaded services.
Location of Downloaded Files: Specify the default directory on the NAS for the
downloaded files.
Notification: Select to send a notification by email and/or instant messaging when a
download task has completed. Note that the SMTP settings must be configured
properly in System Settings > Notification.

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HTTP
Connection: Specify the maximum number of concurrent HTTP downloads.
Bandwidth Limit: Specify the maximum download rate of HTTP download tasks. 0
means no limit.
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downloa ds

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ARM-based (Non Intel-based) NAS

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FTP
Connection: Specify the maximum number of concurrent FTP downloads.
Bandwidth Limit: Specify the maximum download rate of FTP download tasks. 0
means no limit.
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BT
Connection Setting:
o Specify the ports for BT download. The default port numbers are 6881-6889.
o Enable UPnP port mapping: Enable automatic port mapping on the UPnP supported
gateway.
o Enable DHT network: To allow the NAS to download the files even no trackers of
the torrent can be connected, enable DHT (Distributed Hash Table) network and
specify the UDP port number for DHT.
o Protocol encryption: Enable this option for encrypted data transfer.

Bandwidth Limit: Specify the maximum download rate of BT download tasks. 0 means
no limit.
o Global maximum concurrent downloads: Specify the maximum number of concurrent
BT downloads.
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ARM-based (Non Intel-based) NAS

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o Global maximum upload rate (KB/s): Enter the maximum upload rate for BT
download. 0 means no limit.
o Global maximum download rate (KB/s): Enter the maximum download rate for BT
download. 0 means no limit.
o Maximum upload rate per torrent (KB/s): Enter the maximum upload rate per
torrent. 0 means no limit.
o Global maximum number of connections: This refers to the maximum number of
allowed connections to the torrent.
o Maximum number of connected peers per torrent: This refers to the maximum
number of allowed peers to connect to a torrent.

Seeding Preferences: Specify the share ratio for seeding a torrent and the sharing
time. The share ratio is calculated by dividing the amount of uploaded data by the
amount of downloaded data.

BT Search: Select the BT engines to enable for BT search on the Download Station.

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Ac c ount List
You can save the login information of maximum 64 HTTP, FTP, and RapidShare accounts.
To add login information, click Add Account.

The default host is rapidshare.com. To enter the login information for an HTTP or FTP
server, select Input manually.

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Enter the host name or IP, username and password. To allow the login information to
appear for account selection when configuring HTTP, FTP, or RapidShare download,
select Enabled from the drop-down menu. Click Save to confirm or Back to cancel.

To edit the settings of an account, select an entry on the list and click Edit Account.
To delete an account, select an entry on the list and click Delete Account.

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RSS
Update: Enable RSS download and specify the time interval to for the NAS to update the
RSS feeds and check if any new contents that match the filters are available.

RSS Download Manager:


You can use RSS Download Manager to create and manage filters to download particular
torrent files for BT Download.
To add a filter, click Add.
Enter the filter name and specify the keyword to include and exclude.
Select the RSS feed to apply the filter settings.
You may also specify the quality of the video torrent files (leave it as All if you do
not need this function or the torrent file is not a video.)
Episode number: Select this option to specify particular episodes or a serial of
episodes of a drama work. For example, to download episodes 1-26 of season 1 of a
TV program, enter 1x1-26. To download only episode 1 of season 1, enter 1x1.
Select the time interval for automatic update of the RSS feeds. The NAS will update
the RSS feeds and check if any new contents that match the filters are available.
Click Save to save the filter or Cancel to cancel or exit.
To delete a filter, select the filter from the list and click Delete.

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Add- on
To download the YouTube videos by the HappyGet add-on to the NAS, enable the
website subscription service. For more details, please see the application note: http://
www.qnap.com/en/index.php?sn=5319&lang=en

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BT Dow nloa d
To download a BT file, click

Click Add File. Browse and select a torrent file.

Specify the folder where the downloaded files will be saved to.
Use credentials: Select this option and enter the login information to download the files.
Show torrent files: Select this option to choose the files to download after clicking OK.

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Select the file(s) to download and click OK.

Click the icons to manage the download tasks.


Ic on

De sc ription

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Start a download task.

Pause a download task.

Delete a download task.

Start all, pause all, or pause all download tasks for a specified time
period, remove all completed tasks, remove all completed tasks and
delete data.

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HTTP, FTP, RapidShare, Magnet Download

To add an HTTP, FTP, RapidShare, or Magnet download task, click

Enter the URL of the download task (one entry per line). Then select the download type:
HTTP/FTP, RapidShare, or Magnet Link. If a username and password is required to access
the file, select Use credentials and select a pre-configured account (Settings >
Account List) or enter a username and password. Then click OK. The NAS will download
the files automatically.

Note : You can only enter maximum 30 entries at one time.

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R SS Fe e d
You can subscribe to RSS feeds by the Download Station and download the torrent files
in the feeds. Click

to add an RSS feed.

Enter the URL and the label.

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To download a torrent file from an RSS feed, select the file and click

or right click

the feed and select Download.

The NAS will start to download the file automatically. You can view the download status
in the Downloading list.

To manage the RSS feeds subscription, right click an RSS feed label. You can open the
RSS Download Manager, add, update, edit, or delete an RSS feed.

The common reasons for slow BT download rate or download error are as below:

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1. The torrent file has expired, the peers have stopped sharing this file, or there is
error in the file.
2. The NAS has configured to use fixed IP but DNS server is not configured, or DNS
server fails.
3. Set the maximum number of simultaneous downloads as 3-5 for the best download
rate.
4. The NAS is located behind NAT router. The port settings have led to slow BT
download rate or no response. You may try the following means to solve the
problem:
a. Open the BT port range on NAT router manually. Forward these ports to the
LAN IP of the NAS.
b. The new NAS firmware supports UPnP NAT port forwarding. If your NAT router
supports UPnP, enable this function on the NAT. Then enable UPnP NAT port
forwarding of the NAS. The BT download rate should be enhanced.

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8.8 HD Station

The HD Station is a platform where the famous XBMC application or Chrome browser can
be installed to let you directly play back your NAS multimedia contents or browse the
internet websites on the TV screen thru the HDMI interface.

Note : Currently, the HD Station is supported by the TS-x69L, TS-x69 Pro, TS-x70 and
TS-x70 Pro Turbo NAS models.

Create your lovely media environment by following the steps below:

1. Se tting up the e nv ironm e nt of the H D Sta tion: C onne c t the NAS to the H DMI
TV with a H DMI c a ble

Remote controller: There are 4 different ways to control the HD Station.


A. QNAP remote controller
B. MCE remote controller
C. USB keyboard or mouse
D. Qremote: QNAP remote app, exclusively designed for the HD Station.

Note : If you want to use the Chrome to browse an internet website, you are required
to use the mouse function on the Qremote or use the USB mouse directly connected
to the NAS.

2. Insta lling the H D Sta tion:


Go to Applications > HD Station and click the Get Started Now button. Then, the
system will install the HD Station automatically.

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3. C hoosing the a pplic a tions to insta ll.


HD Station: The HD Station portal, which allows you to use the following applications
on the TV screen.
XBMC: An application for you to operate and enjoy your multimedia data on the TV
screen.
Chrome: With the help of Chrome, the QNAP Turbo NAS brings endless web content
to your HDTV. Just sit back, relax, and surf the Internet on your couch.
YouTube: Simply browse and click to enjoy millions of YouTube videos on your TV.
My NAS: An application for you to enter the local NAS administration web page to
view the NAS functions and settings.

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Note :
Keeping staying at XBMC, Chrome, or other applications could affect the hard drive
hibernation of the NAS. Please always exit the application and return to the HD
Station portal.
Press the power button on the remote control for 6 seconds anytime to exit an
application.
Press the one touch copy button on the NAS for 6 seconds to restart the HD
Station.
For the best HD Station experience, QNAP recommends upgrading your Turbo NAS
memory to 2GB or more.
To use the AirPlay function provided by XBMC, please upgrade your Turbo NAS
memory to 2GB or more.
The HD Station will restart when formatting an USB external device.
The first time XBMC is launched, it will index the Multimedia shared folder and it
may consume a lot of system resources if the folder contains a lot of multimedia
files.

After installation, please choose your preferred language on the TV screen.

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After selecting the language, you will see the HD Station portal as shown below.

4. Enjoy ing the H D Sta tion: At the H D Sta tion porta l, sim ply c hoose the
a pplic a tion y ou wa nt to use to sta rt e njoy ing the se rv ic e .

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

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T a ke a picture w ith your sma rt phone a nd w a tch on your T V


The first part is done by Qfile on your phone:
a. Use Qfile to browse your NAS.
b. Choose the multimedia shared folder.
c. Select the upload function.
d. Take a picture and upload it to the NAS.

The second part is performed by the HD Station on your TV:


e. Turn on your TV and choose XBMC.
f.

Choose Pictures like below:

g. Select the Multimedia folder.

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h. Double click the picture you just uploaded.

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Vie w ing photos on your U SB de vice or ca me ra


a. Connect your USB device or camera to the USB port of your NAS.
b. Choose Pictures.
c. Choose USBDisk.

d. Select the photo you want to view.

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Importing me dia conte nts to your NAS


Use one of the several types of network protocols (Samba, AFP, FTP, and NFS) to save
the media content files in the Multimedia or Qmultimedia shared folder, or copy them
from an external USB or eSATA device.
To browse the media contents in different folders other than the default Multimedia
shared folder, perform the following steps:
a. Choose Files under Videos.

b. Choose Add Videos.

c. Click Browse.
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d. Choose Root filesystem.

e. Choose share.

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f.

If you want to add the Download shared folder, for example, choose Download
like below. Otherwise, just choose the shared folder you would like to add as a video
source.

g. Click OK to add this source.

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h. You will see the Download shared folder in the list.

Note :
If you encounter any video playback quality issues with some video formats, you
may enable the following settings on the XBMC:
Go to Setting > Video > Playback, and then enable Adjust display refresh rate
to match video and Sync playback to display.

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C hrome
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 : In order to use this application, you are required to use the mouse function on
the Qremote, or use the USB mouse directly connected to the NAS.

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Y ouT ube
Enjoy the YouTube contents via the HD Station.

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M yNAS
Enter the local NAS administration web page to view the NAS functions and settings.

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C onfiguring se ttings of the HD Sta tion


Configure the HD Station by choosing Settings at the HD Station portal.

i.

App: The applications can be enabled or disabled in this feature.

ii.

Display: Here you may change the screen resolution and set up to turn off the
screen after an amount of idle time.

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iii. Preferences: Here you may change the language or type of remote control and audio
output. The default setting is HDMI. If you have a USB sound card installed, you can
choose that option in the NAS Audio Output.

Note : Only the QNAP remote or MCE remote control is supported. NOT all the TS-x69
models support the internal remote control and the TS-x70 models only support the
MCE remote control.

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R e mote C ontrol M a ppings

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RM-IR001

Power

Number

Action

MCE

XBMC

Remote

Remote

Function

Control

Control

Power

N/A

Power

Power menu

Mute

OK

Mute

13

Mute

0,1,2,3,4,5

OK

0,1,2,3,4,5,

18

0,1,2,3,4,5,6

,6,7,8,9

6,7,8,9

Vol+, Vol-

OK

List/Icon

N/A

Search

N/A

Vol+, Vol-

,7,8,9
12

Vol+, VolView mode

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HD Station

TV Out

N/A

Settings

N/A

Shortc

Red -

OK

ut

(Home)
Green

10

OK

11

OK

Home

Green

Video menu

Yellow

22

Music menu

23

Photo menu

(Music)
12

OK

(Picture)
Video

(Video)

(Music)
Blue

Red (Home)

(Video)
Yellow

Settings

Blue
(Picture)

Bookmark

13

N/A

Favorite

Repeater

14

N/A

Repeater

Guide

16

N/A

Help

Record

15

N/A

CH-

17

Previous

Previous

32

Skip back

CH+

18

Next

Next

33

Skip forward

Go to

20

N/A

Menu

Video
progress bar

Play

Info

19

OK

Info

10

File info

Home

21

OK

Home menu

Resume

22

N/A

Now playing

Return

28

OK

Back

Options

29

N/A

More

Control

Back
Playback
menu

OK

25

OK

OK

OK

OK

Up

23

OK

Up

Up

Up

Down

26

OK

Down

Down

Down

Right

27

OK

Right

Right

Right

711

Left

24

OK

Left

Left

Video

Move

30

OK

Move

16

Move

Play

backward
Move

backward
31

OK

forward

Video

Move

backward
31

forward
Play

Move
forward

Play

32

OK

15

Play

Slow

33

N/A

Pause

34

OK

Pause

30

Pause

Stop

35

OK

Stop

33

Stop

Audio

36

Audio List

Slow

Language

Setting

track
Top/ Menu

37

Video List

Subtitle

38

OK

Movie menu
Subtitle

Subtitle
track

Zoom

39

N/A

Zoom

Pop up

40

N/A

Movie menu

Angle

41

N/A

Angle

Input
OK

Clear (N/A)

19

Clear

Enter

34

Confirm

Switch 16:9

27

/ 4:3

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8.9 Surveillance Station Pro

The Surveillance Station Pro offers live video monitoring and recording of IP cameras on
the local network or the Internet. Enable this feature in Control Panel > Applications
> Station Manager.

Please visit http://www.qnap.com/en/index.php?lang=en&sn=4056 for the IP cameras


compatibility list.

The application is compatible with more than 1400 IP cameras, supports adding extra
number of recording channels by license management, user access control, advanced
alarm settings, etc. The Surveillance Station Pro offers one free recording channel by
default. To add extra number of recording channels, please purchase the license at the
QNAP License Store (http://license.qnap.com) or contact an authorized reseller.

The following Turbo NAS models support the Surveillance Station Pro by default.
NAS m ode ls
TS-269 Pro, TS-469 Pro, TS-569 Pro, TS-669 Pro, TS-869 Pro, TS-469U-RP/SP, TS869U-RP, TS-1269U-RP, TS-269L, TS-469L, TS-569L, TS-669L, TS-869L

The Surveillance Station Pro can be installed on other Turbo NAS models by installing the
add-on in App Center (launched from the NAS Desktop or Main Menu.)
NAS m ode ls

Ma x im um num be r of re c ording
c ha nne ls supporte d (by lic e nse
purc ha se with the Surv e illa nc e Sta tion
Pro)

ARM series (TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19, TS-

x20, TS-x21)

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x86 series (TS-x39, TS-x59, TS-x69, TS-

16

x70 Pro, SS-x39, SS-469 Pro)


TS-x70U, TS-x79 series

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U sing Surve illa nce Sta tion P ro


Click the service link on Control Panel > Applications > Station Manager >
Surveillance Station to connect to the application. Enter the username and password
when you are prompted to.

Note : For live view and playback, the Surveillance Station Pro supports the following
platforms:
Windows PC: 32-bit Internet Explorer version 9.0 or above, Google Chrome, or
Mozilla Firefox
Mac OS X: QNAP Surveillance Client for Mac (http://www.qnap.com/utility)

To set up your network surveillance system by the NAS, follow the steps below:
1. Plan your home network topology
2. Set up the IP cameras
3. Configure the camera settings on the NAS
4. Configure your NAT router (for remote monitoring over the Internet)

P la nning your home ne tw ork topology


Write down your plan of the home network before setting up the surveillance system.
Consider the following when doing so:
i.

The IP address of the NAS

ii.

The IP address of the IP cameras

Your computer, the NAS, and the IP cameras should be connected to the same router on
the LAN. Assign fixed IP addresses to the NAS and the IP cameras. For example,
The LAN IP of the home router: 192.168.1.100
Camera 1 IP: 192.168.1.10 (fixed IP)
Camera 2 IP: 192.168.1.20 (fixed IP)
NAS IP: 192.168.1.60 (fixed IP)

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Se tting up the IP ca me ra s
In this example, two IP cameras will be installed. Connect the IP cameras to your home
network. Then set the IP address of the cameras so that they are in the same LAN as
the computer. Login the configuration page of the Camera 1 by a web browser. Enter the
IP address of the first IP camera as 192.168.1.10. The default gateway should be set as
the LAN IP of the router (192.168.1.100 in this example). Then configure the IP address
of the second IP camera as 192.168.1.20.

Some IP cameras provide a utility for IP configuration. You may refer to the user manual
of the cameras for further details.

* Please refer to http://www.qnap.com for the supported network camera list.

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C onfiguring ca me ra se ttings on the NAS


Login the Surveillance Station Pro by a web browser to configure the IP cameras. Go to
Camera Settings > Camera Configuration. Enter the IP camera information, for
example, name, model, and IP address.

Click Test on the right to ensure the connection to the IP camera is successful.

If your IP camera supports audio recording, you may enable the option on the Recording
Settings page. Click Apply to save the changes.

Configure the settings of IP camera 2 following the above steps.

After you have added the network cameras to the NAS, click

. The first

time you connect to this page by a web browser, you have to install additional plug-ins
in order to view the images of IP camera 1 and IP camera 2. You can start to use the
monitoring and recording functions of the Surveillance Station Pro.

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

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C onfiguring your NAT route r (for re mote monitoring ove r the


Inte rne t)
To view the monitoring video and connect to the NAS remotely, you need to change the
network settings by forwarding different ports to the corresponding LAN IP on your NAT
router.

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C ha nging port se ttings of NAS a nd IP ca me ra s


The default HTTP port of NAS is 8080. In this example, the port is changed to 8000.
Therefore, you have to connect to the NAS via http://NAS IP:8000 after applying the
settings.

Then login the network settings page of the IP cameras. Change the HTTP port of IP
camera 1 from 80 to 81. Then change the port of IP camera 2 from 80 to 82.

Next, login the Surveillance Station Pro. Go to Camera Settings > Camera
Configuration. Enter the port numbers of IP camera 1 and IP camera 2 as 192.168.1.10
port 81 and 192.168.1.20 port 82 respectively. Enter the login name and the password
for both IP cameras.

Besides, enter the WAN IP address (or your domain address on the public network, for
example, MyNAS.dyndns.org) and the port on the WAN for the connection from the
Internet. After finishing the settings, click Test to verify the connection.

Go to the configuration page of your router and configure the port forwarding as below:
Forward port 8000 to the LAN IP of the NAS: 192.168.1.60
Forward port 81 to the LAN IP of IP camera 1: 192.168.1.10
Forward port 82 to the LAN IP of IP camera 2: 192.168.1.20

Note : When you change the port settings, make sure remote access is allowed. For
example, if you office network blocks the port 8000, you will not be able to connect to

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your NAS from the office.

After you have configured the port forwarding and the router settings, you can start to
use the Surveillance Station for remote monitoring over the Internet.

C onne c ting to the sna pshots a nd v ide o re c ordings of Surv e illa nc e Sta tion:
All the snapshots are saved in My Documents > Snapshot (Windows XP) in your
computer. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the default directory is Documents >
Snapshot.

The video recordings will be saved in \\NASIP\Qrecordings or \\NASIP\Recordings. The


general recordings are saved in the folder record_nvr and the alarm recordings are
saved in the folder record_nvr_alarm.

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8.10 App Center

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

The App Center can be launched from the Main Menu or the App Center icon (
the NAS Desktop.

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Brow sing a nd se a rching for a pps


Apps are classified into categories listed in the left panel:

My Apps: List apps that have been installed on the NAS. Note that the number
shown next to the category name is the number of app updates available now.
All Apps: List all apps that can be installed on the NAS.
QNAP Select: List apps developed by QNAP.
Recommended: List apps recommended by QNAP (they could be developed by QNAP
or third party developers.)
Beta Lab: List beta apps for your first-hand experiences.
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Apps by types: From Backup/Sync to Education, those are app categories listed to
facilitate your app searches.

To search for an app, click the desired category introduced above or key in the keyword
in the search box. Note that the search box will only search for apps within the selected
category.

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Insta lling, upda ting a nd re moving a pps


To install an app, click the + Add to QTS button and the installation process will begin.

After the installation process is complete, the + Add to QTS button will turn to the
Launch button and you can directly click this button to launch this newly installed app.
This newly installed app will then show up in My Apps.

Note :
Make sure the NAS is connected to the Internet.
QNAP is not responsible for troubleshooting any issues caused by the open source
software/add-ons. Users are recommended to participate in the discussion in the
QNAP community forum or contact the original creators of the open source software
for the solutions.

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When installing an add-on which requires a prerequisite app, the prerequisite add-on
will be added to the installation queue automatically prior to the dependent add-on.
If the app update process is canceled before it is finished, please install the app
from the App Center again.

To update an app, click Update and click OK to confirm.

Alternatively, you may click Update All on top right side of the screen to install all
updates and Refresh to refresh for the latest updates. The button will turn to Launch
to signify that the update has been complete for an app.

To remove an app, first click an installed app to open its introduction page. click
Remove on the page to uninstall it from the NAS and click OK to confirm.

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Note :
Click

to enable or disable an app.

For more apps, please visit the QNAP official site (Resources > App Center).

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O ffline Insta lla tion


To install apps when the NAS is offline or beta apps that are not officially available on
the QNAP App server, users can download the app files from QNAP website (http://www.
qnap.com/QPKG.asp) or forum (http://forum.qnap.com/), unzip the files, and install the
apps manually by clicking Install Manually on top right side of the page.

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9. Use the LCD Panel

This feature is only provided by the NAS models with LCD panels. Please visit http://
www.qnap.com for details.
You can use the LCD panel to perform disk configuration and view the system
information.
When the NAS has started up, you will be able to view the NAS name and IP address:
N

For the first time installation, the LCD panel shows the number of hard drives detected
and the IP address. You may select to configure the hard drives.
Num be r of

De fa ult disk

ha rd driv e s

Av a ila ble disk c onfigura tion options*

c onfigura tion

de te c te d
1

Single

Single

RAID 1

Single -> JBOD ->RAID 0 -> RAID 1

RAID 5

Single -> JBOD -> RAID 0 -> RAID 5

4 or above

RAID 5

Single ->JBOD -> RAID 0 -> RAID 5 -> RAID 6

*Press the Select button to choose the option, and press the Enter button to
confirm.
For example, when you turn on the NAS with 5 hard drives installed, the LCD panel
shows:
C

You can press the Select button to browse more options, for example, RAID 6.
Press the Enter button and the following message shows. Press the Select button to
select Yes to confirm.
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When you execute RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 configuration, the system will initialize the
hard drives, create the RAID device, format the RAID device, and mount it as a volume
on the NAS. The progress will be shown on the LCD panel. When it reaches 100%, you
can connect to the RAID volume, for example, create folders and upload files to the
folders on the NAS. In the meantime, to make sure the stripes and blocks in all the RAID
component devices are ready, the NAS will execute RAID synchronization and the
progress will be shown on Storage Manager > Volume Management page. The
synchronization rate is around 30-60 MB/s (varies depending on the hard drive models,
system resource usage, etc.)

Note : If a member drive of the RAID configuration was lost during the synchronization,
the RAID device will enter degraded mode. The volume data is still accessible. If you
add a member drive to the device, it will start to rebuild. You can check the status on
the Volume Management page.

To encrypt the disk volume*, select Yes when the LCD panel shows <Encrypt Volume?
>. The default encryption password is admin. To change the password, login the NAS
with an administrator account and change the settings in Storage Manager >
Encrypted File System.
E

t
N

When the configuration is finished, the NAS name and IP address will be shown. If the
NAS fails to create the disk volume, the following message will be shown.
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*This feature is not supported by TS-110, TS-119, TS-210, TS-219, TS-219P, TS-410,
TS-419P, TS-410U, TS-419U, TS-119P+, TS-219P+, TS-419P+, TS-112, TS-212, TS412, TS-419U+, TS-412U.
The data encryption functions may not be available in accordance to the legislative
restrictions of some countries.

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Vie w syste m informa tion by the LC D pa ne l


When the LCD panel shows the NAS name and IP address, you may press the Enter
button to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu consists of the following items:
1. TCP/IP
2. Physical disk
3. Volume
4. System
5. Shut down
6. Reboot
7. Password
8. Back

TC P/IP
In TCP/IP, you can view the following options:
1. LAN IP Address
2. LAN Subnet Mask
3. LAN Gateway
4. LAN PRI. DNS
5. LAN SEC. DNS
6. Enter Network Settings
Network Settings DHCP
Network Settings Static IP*
Network Settings BACK
7. Back to Main Menu
* In Ne twork Se ttings Sta tic IP, y ou c a n c onfigure the IP a ddre ss, subne t m a sk,
ga te wa y , a nd DNS of LAN 1 a nd LAN 2.

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Phy sic a l disk


In Physical disk, you can view the following options:
1. Disk Info
2. Back to Main Menu
The disk info shows the temperature and the capacity of the hard drives.
D

1
2

V olum e
This section shows the hard drive configuration of the NAS. The first line shows the RAID
configuration and storage capacity; the second line shows the member drive number of
the configuration.
R

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1

If there is more than one volume, press the Select button to view the information. The
following table shows the description of the LCD messages for RAID 5 configuration.
LC D Displa y

Driv e c onfigura tion

RAID5+S

RAID5+spare

RAID5 (D)

RAID 5 degraded mode

RAID 5 (B)

RAID 5 rebuilding

RAID 5 (S)

RAID 5 re-synchronizing

RAID 5 (U)

RAID 5 is unmounted

RAID 5 (X)

RAID 5 non-activated

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Sy ste m
This section shows the system temperature and the rotation speed of the system fan.
C

Shut down
Use this option to turn off the NAS. Press the Select button to select Yes. Then
press the Enter button to confirm.
Re boot
Use this option to restart the NAS. Press the Select button to select Yes. Then press
the Enter button to confirm.
Pa ssword
The default password of the LCD panel is blank. Enter this option to change the
password of the LCD panel. Select Yes to continue.
C

You may enter a password of maximum 8 numeric characters (0-9). When the cursor
moves to OK, press the Enter button. Verify the password to confirm the changes.
N

:
O

Back
Select this option to return to the main menu.

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Syste m M e ssa ge s
When the NAS encounters system error, an error message will be shown on the LCD
panel. Press the Enter button to view the message. Press the Enter button again to
view the next message.
S

m
C

Sy ste m Me ssa ge

De sc ription

Sys. Fan Failed

The system fan fails.

Sys. Overheat

The system overheats.

HDD Overheat

A hard drive overheats.

CPU Overheat

The CPU overheats.

Network Lost

Both LAN 1 and LAN 2 are disconnected in failover or load


balancing mode.

LAN1 Lost

LAN 1 is disconnected.

LAN2 Lost

LAN 2 is disconnected.

HDD Failure

A hard drive fails.

Vol1 Full

The disk volume (1) is full.

HDD Ejected

A hard drive is ejected.

Vol1 Degraded

The disk volume (1) is in degraded mode.

Vol1 Unmounted

The disk volume (1) is unmounted.

Vol1 Nonactivate

The disk volume (1) is inactive.

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10. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Version 3, 29 June 2007


Copyright 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/>
Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document,
but changing it is not allowed.
Preamble
The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of
works.
The licenses for most software and other practical works are designed to take away your
freedom to share and change the works. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is
intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change all versions of a program--to
make sure it remains free software for all its users. We, the Free Software Foundation,
use the GNU General Public License for most of our software; it applies also to any other
work released this way by its authors. You can apply it to your programs, too.
When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General
Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies
of free software (and charge for them if you wish), that you receive source code or can
get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free
programs, and that you know you can do these things.
To protect your rights, we need to prevent others from denying you these rights or
asking you to surrender the rights. Therefore, you have certain responsibilities if you
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