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D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual

Manual is about: ShareCenter + 2-Bay Cloud Network Storage Enclosure

Summary of ShareCenter DNS-327L

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    I d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual table of contents table of contents product overview ..............................................................1 before you begin ........................................................................... 2 system requirements .............................

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    Ii d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual table of contents modifying a group .......................................... 173 deleting a group ............................................. 179 quotas ....................................................................... 180 network shares ............

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    Iii d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual table of contents select a photo to move ....................................... 267 delete a photo ....................................................... 269 share a photo to picasa ....................................... 270 share a photo to facebook .....

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    Iv d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual table of contents my surveillance - playback ...................................... 357 my surveillance - playback ...................................... 358 my surveillance - playback ...................................... 359 my surveillance - recording i...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    1 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview the d-link sharecenter™ dns-327l is a 2-bay cloud network storage device. When used with internal sata drives, it enables you to share documents, files, and digital media such as music, photos, and video with everyone in your hom...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    2 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview • check box contents • check system requirements • ensure that you have the hardware you need for your sharecenter™ device before you begin system requirements for best results, the following minimum requirements are recommended ...

  • Page 8: Features

    3 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview features the sharecenter ™ dns-327l is an easy to install data storage platform used for remote access through a local network or from the internet. This sharecenter ™ supports up to 2 sata hard drives and includes the product fe...

  • Page 9

    4 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview folder management • share folder level permission • supports iso mount • iso creator remote file sharing • my files (web file server) • webdav • ftp server • mobile device accesss (mydlink access nas) user/group management • user...

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    5 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview • support ps3 / xbox 360 • support upnp av > 4gb • comply with dlna hnv1.5 • d-link new media player (including boxee) compatible • supports logitech squeeze center • support sonos digital music system via samba • itunes server •...

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    6 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview my surveillance • camera auto installation • 4-channel motion jpeg, mpeg4 or h.264 recording • audio & video recording in synchronization • auto recycling recording • 4-channel live video • 4-channel synchronous playback • record...

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    7 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview checking the hardware requirements to use your dns-327l, you will need at least one hard drive. If you plan to use raid 1, which protects your data against one hard drive failure, you will need two hard drives. This section will ...

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    8 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview front panel led indicators power button left hdd/ right hdd component description top panel this panel unlatches simply by pressing the lever at the back. Unhook and lift up to insert or remove your hard drive(s...

  • Page 14: Led Description

    9 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview power on/off: white light - the device is on blinking orange - the device is booting or restarting no light - the device is off led description usb on/off: white light - the usb storage is connected blinking orange - transferring...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel (Connections)

    10 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview rear panel (connections) component description cooling fan the cooling fan is used to cool the hard drives and features speed control. When the unit is first powered on, the fans rotate at a low speed and later rotate at a high ...

  • Page 16: Bottom Panel

    11 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 1 - product overview bottom panel component description product details information about the product - dns-327l serial number, part number, manufacturer number reset button press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the unit to fac...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    12 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started this user guide will help you get your sharecenter™ set up in just a few steps. To install the sharecenter™ on your local network, refer to the steps below, or skip to page 17 to run the setup wizard which will show you how to in...

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    13 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 3 - attach the hard drive brackets to the sides of your hard drives with the included screws. Ensure the brackets are aligned so that when the hard drive is inserted, the arrow on the bracket points to the front of the share...

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    14 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 5 - re-attach the top panel. Ensure the latch is inserted inside the panel. Step 6 - connect an ethernet cable to the ethernet port. This cable should connect the sharecenter™ to your local network via a router, switch, or d...

  • Page 20: Zero Configuration Setup

    15 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started zero configuration setup if you have a mydlink-enabled cloud router, you can take advantage of zero configuration. Zero configuration automatically configures your nas’s settings for you, and adds it to your mydlink account autom...

  • Page 21

    16 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started check your mydlink account open a web browser and login to your mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a new device found! Pop-up notification in the bottom-left corner. Click the notification to...

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    17 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started double-click the device to add it to your mydlink devices. If you wish to add it immediately, click yes, but if you are unsure of what to do click no. The pop-up screen displays the device name, mydlink number, network name, and ...

  • Page 23

    18 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started after the dns-327l is registered, you will be able to access all information about the nas from the cloud service. This service is already available locally but the mydlink service provides a way for you to view these details fro...

  • Page 24

    19 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started if you have decided to format your nas using mydlink, select the raid method from the drop-down list and the click format button. A pop-up message appears asking you to confirm your choice to format the volume using mydlink. Clic...

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    20 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started the format process takes a while to finish. The format process depends on the speed of your network connection and client cpu..

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    21 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started once the format process is complete, mydlink cloud will show you the raid status and the volume status. It also displays the size of the drive avaiable and used..

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    Version 1.0

  • Page 28: Windows Installation

    23 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation to run the setup wizard, insert the sharecenter™ cd into your cd-rom drive. Step 1 - when the autorun screen appears, click install step 2 - select the language of your choice and then click the start button. Note: windows firewall ...

  • Page 29

    24 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 3 - follow the instructions to remove the top cover of your sharecenter™ . Click next to continue. Install the hard drives step 4 - attach the hard drives bracket(s) to the side of the hard drives as indicated. Click next to co...

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    25 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 5 - slide one, or two hard drive into an available hard drive bay of your sharecenter™. Click next to continue..

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    26 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 6 - with the hard drives installed properly into each bay, close the chassis by re-attaching the top panel into place. Click next to continue. Step 7 - connect a cat5 ethernet cable to your sharecenter™ and connect the other en...

  • Page 32

    27 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 8 - connect the power adapter connector to the power receptacle on the back of the sharecenter™ . Then, power on the sharecenter™ by pressing the power button located in the front panel. Click next to continue. Step 9 - with th...

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    28 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 10 - a warning message will appear prompting you to confirm the device. Click yes, to proceed. Click next to continue..

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    29 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 11 - enter the administrator password. If this is the first time you are doing the installation on this nas, leave the password blank. Click next to continue. Step 12 - in this step you can create a new password for the admin u...

  • Page 35

    30 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation networking setup step 13 - you may either use static ip or dhcp to configure the ip network settings of the sharecenter™. If you select static ip, then enter the ip parameters as listed. Click next to continue. You may also use dhcp...

  • Page 36

    31 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 14 - configure the device information. Type the workgroup name, a name and a description for the device. This workgroup works best when it uses the same name as your current workgroup settings. If you haven’t setup a workgroup ...

  • Page 37

    32 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 16 - the disk information window provides the current raid type. However, if this isn’t already configured, read the instructions under the note. Click next to continue. Step 17 - the raid configuration window provides more det...

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    33 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 17 - select jbod to see your configuration options. Step 17 - select raid 0 to see your configuration options..

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    34 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 17 - select raid 1 to see your configuration options. When you select raid 1, the auto-rebuild settings tab appears. The auto- rebuid settings tab allows you to enable or disable auto-rebuild the raid. This is necessary should ...

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    35 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation raid options standard - step 18 jbod - step 23 raid 0 - step 29 raid 1 - step 35.

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    36 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 18 - click next to configure the standard raid or click skip to bypass this step. Step 19 - map drive to network. This window makes it possible for you and users on your network to communicate with your nas directly. The map dr...

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    37 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation once you have completed the previous step, the wizard automatically creates mapping drives to your configured volumes. Click next to continue..

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    38 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 20 - volume configuration summary. This window provides a detailed summary of your current configuration. If you are satisfied with your configuration click next or if you want to change your settings click prev to go back and ...

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    39 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 22 - the wizard software starts the formatting process. Initializing, formatting and finally success. This completes the format process. Click next to continue..

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    40 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 23 - under raid configuration, select raid type, choose jbod. Read the jbod raid configuration requirements. Click next to continue. Step 24 - under jbod more than one disk is classified as a complete volume so when mapping a d...

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    41 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 25 - the volume configuration summary displays a detailed summary of jbod. Click next to continue. Step 26 - click next, you are prompted to verify your decision before you continue. Click yes to continue..

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    42 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 27 - the jbod is initialized, formatted, and complete in 3 easy steps. Do not click any buttons while this process is ongoing..

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    43 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 28 - to verify your jbod, login to your nas, go to management. Disk management, and hard drive configuration. This shows the current status of your drives..

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    44 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 29 - under raid configuration, select raid type, choose raid 0. Read the raid 0 configuration requirements. Click next to continue. Step 30 - with raid 0, the two drives are striped into one volume, making it appear that you ha...

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    45 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 31 - the volume configuration summary, displays the details of the new configuration. Click next to continue. Step 32 - verify your configuration selection before continuing. Click yes to continue.

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    46 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 33 - the raid 0 is initialized, formatted, and complete in 3 easy steps. Do not click any buttons while this process is ongoing..

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    47 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 34 - to verify your raid 0, login to your nas, go to management. Disk management, and hard drive configuration. This shows the current status of your drives..

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    48 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 35 - under raid configuration, select raid type, choose raid 1. Read the raid 1 configuration requirements. Click next to continue. Step 36 - with raid 1, the drives are mirrored for redundancy. Map drive to network indicates t...

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    49 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 37 - the volume configuration summary, displays the details of the new configuration. Click next to continue. Step 38 - verify your configuration selection before continuing. Click yes to continue.

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    50 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 39 - the raid 1 is initialized, formatted, and complete in 3 easy steps. Do not click any buttons while this process is ongoing..

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    51 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 40 - to verify your raid 1, login to your nas, go to management. Disk management, and hard drive configuration. This shows the current status of your drives..

  • Page 57

    52 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 41 - the dns-327l also offers add-on packages. Ajaxplorer, blog, photo center, joomla, transmission, audio streamer, amule, phpbb, and phpmyadmin are offered by default. Alternatively, you can install the add-on packages availa...

  • Page 58

    53 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 43 - opting to download the squeeze center automatically opens your default browser to download the application. Once squeeze center is downloaded, continue with the rest of the installation. Click save to save the file to your...

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    54 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 44 - copy the squeeze center package from your local hard drive to volume_1 of the sharecenter™ ..

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    55 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 45 - watch the add-on packages being installed. Step 46 - once the add-on packages are installed click next..

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    56 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 47 - the next two screens displays the installed add-on packages. Click next to continue to the next window..

  • Page 62

    57 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation connecting to the mydlink step 48 - d-link has provided a mydlink service that allows you to remotely access the files from your nas through the mydlink portal. Read the installation instructions and wait for the process to complete...

  • Page 63

    58 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 49 - the wizard connects you to the mydlink servers and configures your cloud service. Click next to continue. Step 50 - when the wizard fails to connects you to the mydlink servers and configures your cloud service, the follow...

  • Page 64

    59 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 51 - the next screen allows you to setup the remote mydlink cloud service. Select the yes radio button if you already have a mydlink account. Enter your email address and password. Click next to continue. Step 52 - alternativel...

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    60 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 53 - a message appears asking you to verify your email address and account. Click ok to continue..

  • Page 66

    61 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 55 - the sharecenter™ setup wizard is complete. Click finish to exit the wizard and start using your dns-327l. Wizard complete your sharecenter ™ is now installed and ready to use. If your drives are mapped using the wizard, yo...

  • Page 67: Mapping A Drive

    62 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation mapping a drive map a volume on your dns-327l using windows® explorer in windows® 7. Step 1 - press the windows key and the letter e on your keyboard at the same time. The right-side panel displays a list of your hard drives, remova...

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    63 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 3 - windows will automatically detect all devices on your network including your sharecenter™ step 4 - click on your sharecenter™ to see the volumes you created earlier. Then select the volume that you wish to access and click ...

  • Page 69

    64 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 5 - after selecting your volume, click finish toproceed. Step 6 - the drive will then appear in your windows® explorer under network. This means the drive is active and ready for use..

  • Page 70

    65 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation alternative methods to mapping a drive you can also map a drive using the d-link storage utility. Once the dns-327l is discovered in the storage utility, and the lan configuration settings are complete, finding the drives happens au...

  • Page 71

    66 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation mac - setup wizard installation to run the setup wizard, insert the sharecenter™ cd into your cd-rom drive. Step 2 - double-click the setupwizarddns icon. Step 1 - when the autorun screen appears, double- click the dmg file..

  • Page 72

    67 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 3 - click start to begin the wizard. Step 4 - follow the instructions on the screen (pull the top out) and click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options..

  • Page 73

    68 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 5 - follow the instructions on the screen (attach the hard drive bracket(s) and click next. Step 6 - follow the instructions on the screen (install the hard drive(s) and click next..

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    69 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 7 - follow the instructions on the screen (attach the faceplate) and click next. Step 8 - follow the instructions on the screen (connect to your network) and click next..

  • Page 75

    70 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 9 - follow the instructions on the screen (power on the nas) and click next. Step 10 - return to the dns-327l on your desktop and click the device if you see it onscreen. Alternatively, if you do not see the dns-327l , check th...

  • Page 76

    71 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 11 - a warning message appears. Read the instructions before proceeding. If all is working, click yes. Otherwise click no and check your set up again. Step 12 - enter an admin password. If you have setup this system before, use...

  • Page 77

    72 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 13 - if you have entered a wrong password from a previous installation, a warning message prompts you to relog-in. Click ok to continue. Step 14 - create a new password and verify that password by filling in the confirm passwor...

  • Page 78

    73 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 15 - to configure the device ip, select either dhcp or static ip. In this window, we select dhcp (the router automatically configures the device ip ) and click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any...

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    74 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 17 - to configure the device information, enter the particulars in the fields provided: workgroup, name, and description. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuratio...

  • Page 80

    75 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 19 - the wizard displays the disk information. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 20 - to configure raid, select one of the raid types from t...

  • Page 81

    76 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 21 - now that you have set the raid, a volume configuration summary shows you details about your settings. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step...

  • Page 82

    77 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 23 - the format begins. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 24 - the formated process is successful. Click next. Click previous if you want to...

  • Page 83

    78 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 25 - the format is complete. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 26 - to install the add-ons, select the add-ons. You wish to install. The squ...

  • Page 84

    79 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 27- alternatively, install the default add-ons. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 28 - the add-on packages are installed. Click next. Click ...

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    80 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 29 - add-ons complete. Click next. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 30 - this screen displays all the packages installed but it doesn’t enable all the ...

  • Page 86

    81 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 31 - the second screen. Click next to view the next screen. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 32 - setup the mydlink administration. Click next to view ...

  • Page 87

    82 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 33 - the nas starts to link to the internet and register mydlink. Click next to view the next screen. Click previous if you want to go back and make changes to any parts of your past configuration options. Step 34- if you are u...

  • Page 88

    83 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 35 - when the connection settings are correct, the mydlink server provides the connection details. The next screen allows you to setup the remote mydlink cloud service. Select the yes radio button if you already have a mydlink ...

  • Page 89

    84 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 37 - a message appears asking you to verify your email address and account. Click ok to continue. Step 38 - the mydlink section of the wizard installation is complete. The wizard provides you with a mydlink number. You can also...

  • Page 90

    85 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 39 - the setup is complete. Click finish. Step 40 - you can now view the dns-327l in the finder on the left panel..

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    86 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 3 - installation step 41 - click the icon to view contents on your nas..

  • Page 92: Managing Your Dns-327L

    87 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration sharecenter ™ web ui (user interface) is a browser-based utility that allows you to manage and configure the different tools and services. The web ui is divided into three main sections: 1. Home 2. Applications 3. Management managi...

  • Page 93: D-Link Storage Utility

    88 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started when first powered on, during the initial boot sequence, the sharecenter™ will wait to be assigned an ip address via dhcp. If it does not receive a dhcp assigned ip address, the sharecenter™ will be automatically assigned a 169.2...

  • Page 94

    89 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started select the sharecenter™ from the list and click the configuration button. This will launch the computer’s default web browser and direct it to the ip address listed for the device. Make sure the browser is not configured to use a...

  • Page 95

    90 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started d-link storage utility - for mac step 1: to get started with the sharecenter™ storage utility for mac, insert the supplied cd into your cd-rom drive: double-click the .Dmg file. 1 step 2: double-click the .Dmg file to install the...

  • Page 96

    91 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 3: this opens the d-link storage utility step 4: make sure you are connected to your local lan. Click the refresh button. The d-link storage utility displays the d-link dns-327l..

  • Page 97

    92 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 5: the storage utility now shows the dns-327l, the lan configuration (toggle between dhcp and manual), and the volume details. Use the drop-down list to configure your lan settings and click apply. Step 6: to configure the n...

  • Page 98

    93 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 7: to map the nas volume, select a volume from the list then click the connect button..

  • Page 99

    94 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 8: the log-in window appears. Select guest or registered user. Step 9: enter a username and password for the dns-327l and click connect..

  • Page 100

    95 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 10: a pop-up window appears notifying you that mapping the drive was a success. Click ok to continue. Use the disconnect button to disconnect from the mapped drive(s). Step 11: finder now opens the drive and displays the dns...

  • Page 101

    96 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 2 - getting started step 12: when you click the about button it displays the software version number. This comes in handy when updating to a new version..

  • Page 102: Web Ui Login

    97 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the following screen will appear: note: the computer used to access the sharecenter ™ web-based configuration manager must be on the same subnet as the sharecenter ™ . If your network is using a dhcp server and the computer receive...

  • Page 103: Web Ui General Layout

    98 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration after logging in, the sharecenter™ home’ tab will appear. You will see the applications and management tabs alongside of it. Web ui general layout home.

  • Page 104: Applications

    99 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration applications the applications tab contains ftp/http downloads, remote backups, local backups, p2p downloads, my files, and amazon s3 icons. Click on each icon to see the submenus..

  • Page 105: Management

    100 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration management the management tab contains the setup wizard, disk management, account management, network management, application management, system management, and status icons. Click on each icon to see the submenus..

  • Page 106: Setup Wizard (Web Ui)

    101 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration setup wizard (web ui) the sharecenter ™ has a setup wizard that allows you to quickly configure some of the basic device settings. Click the setup wizard icon to start the setup wizard. Step 1 - click the run wizard button to star...

  • Page 107

    102 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - update the administrator account password here and confirm the password or leave it blank. Click next to continue. Step 4 - set the time zone from the drop-down menu to the appropriate geographical zone closest to your lo...

  • Page 108

    103 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 5 - select dhcp to obtain ip settings automatically from a dhcp server (router) or static to assign the parameters below manually. Ip address: enter an ip address for the dns-327l. Subnet mask: enter the subnet mask of your n...

  • Page 109

    104 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 7 - click account and enter your e-mail information in the boxes provided to receive event alerts from the sharecenter ™ . Click the button to test your settings. Click next to continue or click skip to ignore these settings....

  • Page 110

    105 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 9 - click the previous button to go back and check your settings. If you are satisfied with the settings, click the finish button to save and complete the wizard. Click exit to end the wizard without saving the settings..

  • Page 111: Disk Management

    106 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration disk management hard drive configuration to setup the hard drive raid configuration of your sharecenter ™ , click on the management tab and then the disk management icon. Select the hard drive configuration menu item on the left o...

  • Page 112

    107 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration hard drive configuration wizard the hard drive configuration page displays the current raid configuration under ‘current raid type’. Click set raid type and re-format. When you click on the set raid type and re-format button in th...

  • Page 113

    108 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the ‘physical disk information’ page displays all of the hard drives on the dns-327l. It shows the array number, vendor, model, serial number, and drive capacity. Click next to continue. Select the format you want by clicking on t...

  • Page 114

    109 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration volume encryption encodes your volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to it. You can select one volume or many. Click next to continue. A warning messege appears ind...

  • Page 115

    110 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the volume configuration summary, shows a mapping of the volume name, the raid type, the file system used, the size, and the disk. Click format to continue, previous to go back to your past settings, or exit to cancel any changes....

  • Page 116

    111 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click yes to continue. Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your nas dur...

  • Page 117

    112 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Do not turn off your nas during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click...

  • Page 118

    113 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the wizard is now complete. It shows the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of raid, and the disk formation in the raid. Click finish to complete the process and start using your dns-327l. Confirm encryption on the v...

  • Page 119

    114 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the encrypted volume and click the save button. This will save the encrypted key on your local hard drive for future reference. Save the file to your local hard drive. Depending on your browser, click ok to save.

  • Page 120

    115 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration jbod select jbod to create a single volume from all of the drives. Click next to continue. Volume encryption encodes your volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to i...

  • Page 121

    116 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a warning messege appears indicating a slowdown in access speeds. Click yes to continue. Click auto mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your s...

  • Page 122

    117 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration if you do not enter a password in the field provided, a message will prompt you to do so. Click yes to enter auto mount and password details. Click next to continue. The volume configuration summary, shows a mapping of the volume ...

  • Page 123

    118 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a warning message will appear to inform you that all volumes and data will be formatted and erased. Click yes to continue. Partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your nas dur...

  • Page 124

    119 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration once the partition is completed, the formatting process will begin. A graphical bar will show the volume being formatted. Do not turn off your nas during this process. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click...

  • Page 125

    120 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the wizard is now complete. It shows the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of raid, and the disk formation in the raid. Click finish to complete the process and start using your dns-327l. In order to confirm the vol...

  • Page 126

    121 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration raid 0 select raid 0 (stripes all of the drives). Click next to continue. Raid size settings allows you to tweak the size of the raid volume. Use the slider to change the raid size or enter an amount in the field provided. Click t...

  • Page 127

    122 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration volume encryption encodes your volumes to keep it safe from hackers. Select the volume you wish to encrypt by clicking in the box next to it. You can select one volume or many. Click next to continue. A warning messege appears ind...

  • Page 128

    123 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click auto mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your settings. Click next to continue, previous to edit any settings, or exit to leave the conf...

  • Page 129

    124 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the ‘volume configuration summary’ shows details on all of the configured drives. Check the details on the list and click format to continue or click previous to make changes. A warning message will appear to inform you that all v...

  • Page 130

    125 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your nas during this process. The system formats the volume. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click exit..

  • Page 131

    126 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the system will now update all of the changes made. Please be patient during this process. Do not turn off your nas during this process. The wizard is now complete. It shows the volume number(s), file system selected, the type of ...

  • Page 132

    127 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the wizard returns you to main hardware configuration page. Under current raid type, you can view your changes..

  • Page 133

    128 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration raid 1 select raid 1 to mirror all the hard drives. Click next to continue. View the physical disk information. Click next to continue..

  • Page 134

    129 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the raid type you want click next to continue. Raid size settings allows you to tweak the size of the raid volume. Use the slider to change the raid size or enter an amount in the field provided. Click the “configure the re...

  • Page 135

    130 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click enable auto-rebuild to automatically rebuild a failed drive if it has been replaced with a new one. Select disable auto-rebuild if you want to start the rebuild process manually after replacing a failed drive. Click next to ...

  • Page 136

    131 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a warning messege appears indicating a slowdown in access speeds. Click yes to continue. Click auto mount if you wish the encrypted file to be automatically mounted. Enter a password and re-enter the same password to verify your s...

  • Page 137

    132 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration if you do not enter a password in the field provided, a message will prompt you to do so. Click yes to enter auto mount and password details. Click next to continue. The ‘volume configuration summary’ shows details on all of the c...

  • Page 138

    133 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration partitioning will now begin. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your nas during this process. The system formats the volume. If you would like to change your settings at this stage, click exit..

  • Page 139

    134 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the system updates. Setup is complete. Setup provides a volume name, file system, and mode..

  • Page 140

    135 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration once you have completed the wizard. Sharecenter ™ will return to the main screen. The raid 1 configuration you just set will be displayed..

  • Page 141

    136 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration upgrade from standard mode to raid 1 standard mode doesn’t offer any redundancy and security of data. It is best then to migrate from standard mode to raid 1. To do this follow these instructions: step 1 - insert a second hard dri...

  • Page 142

    137 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - go to management, disk management, hard drive configuration. There are two options available: set raid type and re-format or format the new drive as standard type. If you select the latter option your hard drive configura...

  • Page 143

    138 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 4 - under physical disk information, you will be able to see the drive you just installed. It provides the slot location, vendor, model number, serial number, and disk size. Just below this informational box is a checkbox tha...

  • Page 144

    139 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 6 - a warning message will appear prompting you to confirm whether you want to format your hard drive. Click yes to continue or no to exit. Click next to continue. Step 7 - the software communicates with the hardware to build...

  • Page 145

    140 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 8 - the wizard formats the hard drive. Click next to continue. Step 9 - the system updates. Click next to continue..

  • Page 146

    141 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 10- setup is completed when it shows final information on the slot, vendor, model number, and serial number. Click finish to continue. Step 11 - the wizard returns to the main hard drive configuration ..

  • Page 147

    142 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration s.M.A.R.T. Test to run the s.M.A.R.T test, select the hard drive you wish to perform the s.M.A.R.T test on. Select whether to run a quick or extended s.M.A.R.T test. Then click start to run the test. Click the create schedule butt...

  • Page 148

    143 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration when the test is complete, the results will be displayed in the result column..

  • Page 149

    144 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration creating a schedule to create a schedule, select the disks/volumes to run the test on. Under schedule, select the period (daily/weekly/monthly) and then select the time from the drop-down menu. Click create to view the schedule li...

  • Page 150

    145 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration scan disk scan disk provides a method to test the disk’s file system on your sharecenter ™ . Scan disk scans your disks file system for errors and/or corruption. Click management, disk management, and then scan disk. Select the vo...

  • Page 151

    146 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a warning message will prompt you to stop running all services (hard drive and network activity). Click yes to proceed or no to cancel. The dns-327l will initialize the volume(s) and begin scanning. Please wait while the software ...

  • Page 152

    147 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration volume encryption click management, disk management, volume encryption. The encrypted volume that you created during the setup wizard is shown. Before proceeding with modifying the encryption data, click the volume you wish to mod...

  • Page 153

    148 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to change the settings for volume encryption, you need to enter the original password in the field provided. Alternatively, click the browse button to upload an encrypted key file. Click next to continue. File upload..

  • Page 154

    149 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the auto-mount checkbox to have the system mount the volume automatically. Enter a new password and repeat the process. Click apply to continue. Wait while the volume is encrypted..

  • Page 155

    150 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click exit to close the wizard and return to main volume encryption window. Alternatively, click download encrypted key file. The file can be saved. Click ok to save file. Please note: using volume encryption slows the speed of ac...

  • Page 156: Account Management

    151 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration account management the users/groups menu is used to create and manage user and group accounts. Up to 256 users and 32 groups can be created. By default, all users have read and write access to all folders. However access rules can...

  • Page 157

    152 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 1 - select create a new user account and then click next to continue. Step 2 - enter the user name and password for the new user and then click next to continue..

  • Page 158

    153 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - add the user to a group by clicking the group checkbox. Click next to continue. Step 4 - select the network share settings. Select read only, read/write, or deny access. Click next to continue..

  • Page 159

    154 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration assign privileges/access methods to the user . Select either ftp or webdav. Cifs and afp are set as default. • cifs is short for common internet file system. • afp is short for apple filing protocol. • ftp is short for file transf...

  • Page 160

    155 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 5 - enter the amount of disk space you wish to assign the user on each volume. Enter zero to provide unlimited disk space to the user. Click next to continue. Step 6 - the final step is a summary of all the configurations you...

  • Page 161

    156 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration creating multiple users step 1 - select create multiple users and then click next to continue. Step 2 - enter the following information: enter a username. Enter the account prefix. The account prefix is a starting number (eg. 1, n...

  • Page 162

    157 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - add the user(s) to a group by clicking the group checkbox. Click next to continue. Step 4 - select the network share settings. Select read only, read/write, or deny access. Click next to continue..

  • Page 163

    158 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration assign privileges/access methods to the user(s) . Select ftp. Cifs and afp are set as default. • cifs is short for common internet file system. • ftp is short for file transfer protocol. Click next to continue. Step 5 - enter the ...

  • Page 164

    159 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 6 - the final step is a summary of all the configurations you made. Click finish to accept the changes or click exit to cancel the changes. The user settings window will show a list of the users created..

  • Page 165

    160 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration modify users step 1 - click the user you wish to modify. The user will be highlighted in red. Click modify to continue. Step 2 - the user setup wizard will appear. Click next to continue..

  • Page 166

    161 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - change the username or password. Click next to continue. Step 4 - change the network share settings. Click next to continue..

  • Page 167

    162 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 6 - enter the re-assigned amount of disk space you wish to assign the user on each volume. Type 0 to provide unlimited disk space to the user. Click next to continue. Step 5 - assign privileges/access methods for the user . S...

  • Page 168

    163 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 7 - the final step is a summary of all the configurations you made. Click finish to accept the changes or exit to cancel the changes. Step 8 - a message will appear stating the user details have been changed successfully. Cli...

  • Page 169

    164 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration deleting users step 1 - click the user you wish to delete. The user will be highlighted in red. Click delete to continue. Step 2 - a message will appear prompting you to confirm deleting the user. Click yes to confirm. The user is...

  • Page 170

    165 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration importing users step 1 - click account management > users/groups > import users. Step 2 - the import users wizard will start. Click next to continue..

  • Page 171

    166 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - click download to see a sample file. (import_file.Txt) format: user name/user password/user groups/shared folder(rw)/ shared folder(ro)/shared folder(deny)/user quota ex: staff3/staff3/group_staff2/folder_rw1///100 note: ...

  • Page 172

    167 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 5 - the summary will show a list of the imported users. If there are problems with the user list, the wizard will show the errors in red on the table. Click finish to close the wizard or go back to change the imported file. C...

  • Page 173

    168 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration creating a group step 1 - click account management > users/groups. Click the blue arrow next to group settings and settings window will appear. Click new to create a new group. Step 2 - the group setup wizard will now start. Click...

  • Page 174

    169 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - enter a group name. Click next to continue step 4 - click the checkbox to select the user(s) you wish to add to the group and then click next to continue..

  • Page 175

    170 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 5 - select the network share settings (read, read/write, deny access) for the corresponding disk volume for the group. Click next to continue. Step 6 - select the privileges/access methods you want to assign to the group. The...

  • Page 176

    171 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 7 - select the appropriate webdav settings and click next to continue. Step 8 - enter the amount of space you want to assign to the group for each volume. Enter zero to give unlimited disk space to the group. Click next to co...

  • Page 177

    172 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 9 - the wizard is now complete. The last step shows a summary of the group you created. Click previous to change your settings or finish to end the wizard. Step 10 - under group settings, a table will display the group you ju...

  • Page 178

    173 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration modifying a group step 1 - click account management > users/groups. Click the blue arrow next to group settings and the group settings table will appear. Step 2 - select the group you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. ...

  • Page 179

    174 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - the group setup wizard will now start. Click next to continue. Step 4 - make the necessary modifications to the group and then click next to continue..

  • Page 180

    175 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 5 - select the appropriate network share settings (read, read/write, deny access) for the corresponding disk volume for the group. Click next to continue. Step 6 - select the appropriate privileges you want to assign to the g...

  • Page 181

    176 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 7 - select either read only or read/ write priviledges for webdav settings. Click next to continue. Step 8 - edit the amount of space you want to assign to the group for each volume. Enter zero to give unlimited disk space to...

  • Page 182

    177 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 9 - when editing the quota, make sure the size is not smaller than the user quota on his/her account. Click yes to change the quota..

  • Page 183

    178 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 9 - the wizard is now complete and will display a summary of the group you edited. Click previous to change your settings or finish to end the wizard. Exit will cancel all changes you made..

  • Page 184

    179 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration deleting a group step 1 - select the group you want to delete and click delete. Step 2 - a warning message will appear asking you to verify if you want to delete the group. Click yes to delete the group or no to cancel your decisi...

  • Page 185

    180 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration quotas the sharecenter ™ supports storage quotas for both groups and individuals. Assigning a quota to a group or user will limit the amount of storage allocated. By default, users and groups do not have a quota. Click account man...

  • Page 186

    181 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the user you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click modify to change the user’s settings. The quota settings configuration box will display the user account you want to modify. Enter a new quota amount for each...

  • Page 187

    182 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the modified quota settings will be displayed in the table. For group quota settings, click the blue drop-down arrow next to group quota settings to view the group quota table..

  • Page 188

    183 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the group you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click modify. The group quota settings screen will display the group you want to modify. Enter a new quota amount for each volume for the current group and click a...

  • Page 189

    184 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the modified quota settings will be displayed in the table..

  • Page 190

    185 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the network shares page allows the user to configure shared folders and rights to specific users and groups. You can also mount .Iso files in the iso mount shares settings. When a user has access to a mounted .Iso, he/she will als...

  • Page 191

    186 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration add/modify network shares wizard the following section will describe how to add a new network share on the sharecenter ™ . To add a network share click on the new button. An easy to configure wizard will launch. Step 1 - this wind...

  • Page 192

    187 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 3 - select the user accounts or group which are allowed to access this folder(s). Select all accounts to allow access to this folder to all the accounts. Select specific user/group to only allow certain users or groups access...

  • Page 193

    188 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 5 - if you selected specific user/group in step 3, then this step allows you to set the access rights for each user configured on the sharecenter ™ . Click next to continue. Step 6 - if you selected specific user/group in ste...

  • Page 194

    189 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 7 - here you can assign privileges to this share. Opportunistic locks (oplocks) are a characteristic of the lan manager networking protocol implemented in the 32-bit windows family. Oplocks are guarantees made by a server for...

  • Page 195

    190 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 8 - here you can assign more protocol privileges that a user can use to access this share. Options to choose from are ftp, nfs, and webdav. Cifs and afp are set as default. • cifs is short for common internet file system. • a...

  • Page 196

    191 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 9 - here you can configure the ftp settings for this share. Ftp access can be: 1) ftp anonymous none (no access). 2) ftp anonymous read only (limited access). 3) ftp anonymous read/write (full access). Click next to continue....

  • Page 197

    192 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration if you checked webdav as an access method, then this step will allow you to set the access parameters. Click next to continue. Step 10 - here a summary of the created shares will be displayed. Click finish to save your settings..

  • Page 198

    193 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration deleting a network share select the network share you wish to delete. Your selection will turn red. Click delete to remove the share. A warning message will appear prompting you to verify if you wish to delete the share. Click yes...

  • Page 199

    194 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the deleted share will be removed from the network share list..

  • Page 200

    195 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration resetting the network shares click the reset network shares button. A warning message will prompt you to confirm your selection. Click yes to confirm or no to cancel..

  • Page 201

    196 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration iso shares setup wizard the following section will describe how to add a new iso mount on the sharecenter ™ . To add an iso mount, click on the new button. An easy to configure wizard will launch. Click next to continue. Select th...

  • Page 202

    197 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration assign access privileges to this iso mount share. • select all accounts to assign the iso mount share read/deny privileges to all users. • select specific user/group in order to assign read/deny privileges to individual users and ...

  • Page 203

    198 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration add a comment that describes the iso mount share. Click next to continue. Assign more protocol privileges that a user can use to access this share. Options to choose from are ftp, nfs and webdav. Cifs and afp are set as default. •...

  • Page 204

    199 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a summary of the share will be displayed. Click on the finish button to accept the change and complete the wizard. Through the d-link storage utility, the iso mount share can now be mapped to your computer as a normal network shar...

  • Page 205

    200 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration creating an iso image the following section will describe how to create an iso image from your nas, export the data out to your pc. Click account management > network shares > iso mount share settings. Click on the create iso imag...

  • Page 206

    201 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration iso image creation wizard the iso image wizard helps you create an iso image on your sharecenter ™ . Read the instructions for the iso image creation wizard and then click next to continue..

  • Page 207

    202 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration iso name and file path settings select the image size. There are three image size choices: - cdrom (650mb/74min) - this creates an iso file 650mb in size ready for burning onto a cdrom at a later stage. - dvd5 (4.7gb) - this creat...

  • Page 208

    203 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the image path. Click the browse button to select the destination folder on your nas. Click the volume to save it there or click new to create a new directory..

  • Page 209

    204 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration enter a name that resembles the iso file you are writing. Click next. A warning message appears asking you to confirm your decision. Click yes to continue or click no to cancel..

  • Page 210

    205 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration iso tree editing on the left side of the iso tree editing window you have the option to overwrite a previous iso file or skip it. It also displays the main directory on your nas. Select the file(s) and click the --> button to add ...

  • Page 211

    206 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration verifying the iso image open your windows explorer, click the network icon, double-click your sharecenter ™ nas. Double-click the volume you saved the iso. Your iso image should be there..

  • Page 212

    207 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration admin password the administrator settings allows you to change the username and password settings. 1. Enter a new username 2. Type the original password 3. Enter a new password 4. Confirm the new password click save settings to ac...

  • Page 213: Network Management

    208 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration network management network management controls and manages all issues referring to lan settings. Even though your lan settings were configured in the setup wizard, it can still be configured here. Go to network management andthen ...

  • Page 214

    209 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the lan setup wizard gives you the option to configure the - ip settings. Click next to continue. This step allows you to configure your lan settings. Here you can choose between dhcp client or static ip. If you select static ip, ...

  • Page 215

    210 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a summary of what you just configured will be displayed. Click finish to exit the wizard..

  • Page 216

    211 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration ipv6 settings go to management > network management > lan setup > ipv6 settings and click the setup button. An ipv6 setup window will appear..

  • Page 217

    212 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration ipv6 setup there are four connection modes to select from: auto, dhcp, static and off. Auto - requests information specifically from an ipv6-enabled router and automatically configure your settings. Dhcp - requests information fro...

  • Page 218

    213 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration when configuring ipv6 with static mode, enter the ip address provided by your system administrator. The prefix length for an ipv6 subnet will always be 64; no more, no less. Enter the default gateway, and dns settings. Click apply...

  • Page 219

    214 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration link speed and lltd settings select either auto (auto-negotiate), 100mbps, or 1000mbps from the drop-down menu. Click the save settings button to save the new settings. The device supports lltd (link layer topology discovery) and ...

  • Page 220

    215 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration ddns the ddns feature allows the user to host a server (web, ftp, game server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www. Whateveryournameis.Com) with your dynamically assigned ip address. Most broadband internet serv...

  • Page 221

    216 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration port forwarding the dns-327l supports upnp port forwarding which configures port forwarding automatically on your upnp-enabled router. Note: you will need a upnp router on your network. Log in and click network management > port f...

  • Page 222

    217 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a message will notify you that the wizard has found a upnp router on the network. N ote that you have to enable upnp on your router. Click the blue arrow next to port forwarding to reveal the port forwarding options..

  • Page 223

    218 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click add. The port forwarding wizard will start. Click next to continue..

  • Page 224

    219 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select select default service scan to select the port forwarding services from a list or select custom a port forwarding service to manually configure your own settings. Click next to continue. If you select default service scan, ...

  • Page 225: Application Management

    220 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration ftp server the application management section allows you to configure many services for your dns-327l. The server and service settings include: ftp server, add-ons, afp, nfs, and multimedia services. Let’s begin by looking at conf...

  • Page 226

    221 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration block ip list block ip list allows you to block ip address that you consider threatening to your network. Click the blue arrow to open the configuration window. The window expands to include a blocked ip list and a ftp server stat...

  • Page 227

    222 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select ipv4 or ipv6 and then enter the ip address of a machine you wish to block. Select permanent if you wish to block the ip address permanently or temporary if you wish to set a time frame. If you selected permanent, click appl...

  • Page 228

    223 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the blocked ip list will display the ip addresses you blocked. Click the blue arrow next to ftp server status to reveal the ftp details. The ftp server is stopped by default. Click start ftp server to run the process..

  • Page 229

    224 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration after you have clicked the start button, the status shows started. Open your default browser or ftp application and log-in to your ftp server..

  • Page 230

    225 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration add-ons add-ons add extra services to the dns-327l. Here is a look at each add-on service available. Ajaxplorer: photo center: squeeze center: blog (wordpress): audio streamer: amule: joomla: phpbb: phpmyadmin: transmission: ajaxp...

  • Page 231

    226 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration add-ons the sharecenter ™ features a list of add-ons that is available on your installation cd. These add-ons can be installed from this location. They include, photo center, amule, ajaxplorer, audio streamer, blog, joomla, phpbb,...

  • Page 232

    227 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration when the installation is complete click next. The wizard installs the selected packages..

  • Page 233

    228 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the next two windows shows the packages installed. You can also disable it from this location..

  • Page 234

    229 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration open your default browser and go to management, application management, add-ons. Installing add-ons from the web ui.

  • Page 235

    230 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click browse to locate the add on packages on your local hard drive. Once you have located the file, select it and click open. The target program is available on the sharecenter™ cd. Alternatively, you can download the program fro...

  • Page 236

    231 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration afp service click application management > afp service. Click the enable radio button to turn afp service on. Click save settings. Click application management > nfs service. Click the enable radio button to turn nfs service on. C...

  • Page 237

    232 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration multimedia services the multimedia share settings creates a media library from the photos, videos, and audio files. Users can upload files to the designated “media share” folders on the dns-327l and have the multimedia services co...

  • Page 238

    233 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration go to application management, multimedia services..

  • Page 239

    234 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the add button to connect multimedia shares to a volume. Select the volume or folder and click apply. The wizard initializes the process and compiles the data..

  • Page 240

    235 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration sharecenter builds the library automatically when the system has finished building the media library, a success message will appear. Click yes to continue..

  • Page 241

    236 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration upnp av server click application management, multimedia services, then upnp av server. Click the enable radio button to enable the upnp av server. Click save settings to configure the upnp av share. Click refresh to build up media...

  • Page 242

    237 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration itunes server the dns-327l features an itunes server. This server provides the ability to share music to computers on the local network running itunes. If the server is enabled, the device will be automatically detected by the itu...

  • Page 243: System Management

    238 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration language the language packs help users customize the dns-327l to their specific region. Download your language pack from the d-link website or the cd and follow the instructions below. When you disable the language pack, the gui w...

  • Page 244

    239 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration time and date the time and date configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time and date on the internal system clock. In this section you can set the time zone that you are in, and set the ntp ...

  • Page 245

    240 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration device the device settings page allows you to assign a workgroup, name and description to the device. You can access this device by typing the host name in the url section of your web browser. For example: http://dlink-d10001. Wor...

  • Page 246

    241 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration system settings system settings provides features to control your dns-327l. Users can restart the nas, restore the system to it’s original state, set idle times, shutdown the system, configure settings, and configure system temper...

  • Page 247

    242 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration power management the device power management feature allows you to configure the drives to shut down while power remains constant to the device. The drives will power up again when data is accessed. Hdd hibernation: click enable o...

  • Page 248

    243 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration fan control: the speed of the fan can be controlled from this section. If you select auto mode, the speed of the fan will change (off/low/high) depending on the internal temperature of the enclosure. Power on/off scheduling: click...

  • Page 249

    244 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration notifications email settings login method: select either account or anonymous. Choosing anonymous does not require a user name or password. Username: enter the appropriate user name for your e-mail account. Password: enter the app...

  • Page 250

    245 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration sms settings the same alerts of system conditions that can be sent to an email box can also be sent to a mobile phone or by sms text messages. You need to have an agreement with a sms service gateway that the device can then be co...

  • Page 251

    246 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration adding an sms service provider once you have a sms service provide you with a http api url, enter it into the add sms service provider wizard. Enter the url in the first window with an appropriate provider name. In the next window...

  • Page 252

    247 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration event settings you can limit which events are sent as alerts to the email or sms settings by checking the events here. Event settings: select the information you want e-mailed to the above address or sent over sms messages to the ...

  • Page 253

    248 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration logs within the logs menu you can setup your sharecenter ™ to send the sharecenter’s ™ log events to the syslog server. You can also view the nas system logs and the ftp logs here. Enable syslog: click to activate the syslog clien...

  • Page 254

    249 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration firmware upgrade the firmware upgrade page makes it simple to upload new firmware releases to the device. Please check for new firmware on the d-link support website. If new firmware is available, download the file to your local c...

  • Page 255

    250 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration usb devices to enable network ups to your nas (network slave mode): 1. Click to enable the network ups. 2. Enter an ip address of the network ups master. 3. Click save settings to receive the critical power status from the network...

  • Page 256

    251 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the blue arrow to reveal printer information. It displays information on the manufacturer, product type, and connection details. Click clear print queue(s) to remove all active print jobs. Printer information.

  • Page 257: System Status

    252 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration system status the system status information screen provides information on the dns-327l. System info provides information on the lan port, device information, and volume information. Hard drive info displays information on all har...

  • Page 258

    253 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click system status > resource monitor, then click the blue arrow to reveal the resource details. It provides information on the cpu, memory, bandwidth, and processes in action..

  • Page 259: Home

    254 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration home the home tab is the center for all files on your sharecenter ™ . Home is divided into one main subfolder called my folder. Under my folder resides four main apps, my photos, my files, my music, and my surveillance. Let’s take...

  • Page 260: My Photos

    255 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my photos my photos is an app to create albums on the sharecenter ™ and share photos via picasa, facebook, flickr and cooliris. Click the my photos icon to open the window (displayed below). When you click the my photo app, you ar...

  • Page 261

    256 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the second icon is “upload from nas” the third icon is “edit” the fourth and last icon is “refresh”.

  • Page 262

    257 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration creating an album click upload from my computer. A create album window pops up..

  • Page 263

    258 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration photo album wizard the photo album wizard will assist you with uploading photos from your computer to the sharecenter ™ the first step is to create an album. In the album name field, enter your desired name and then enter a descri...

  • Page 264

    259 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration under the select photo section, click the browse button to search your computer for your photos. If you wish to add more than one photo repeat the process or hold the shift/control button on your keyboard and select the photos to ...

  • Page 265

    260 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the photo album wizard is now populated with the photos you have selected. Click next to upload the photos. Sharecenter ™ automatically updates the photos to the nas..

  • Page 266

    261 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the photo album now features your album..

  • Page 267

    262 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration editing photos in an album click the album. Click edit. The screen changes. A back button appears above photo gallery, to go back. A select all checkbox appears below the album’s name, to select all the photos to edit. The icon pa...

  • Page 268

    263 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select a photo to edit. A green check mark emphasis that it’s been selected..

  • Page 269

    264 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration moving your mouse over each icon presents a different action. Let’s go over them. Select this icon if you wish to set the current photo as the photo album cover. Select this icon if you wish to move the current photo to a differen...

  • Page 270

    265 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select a photo as a cover image click the set cover icon. You are asked to verify your instruction. Click yes to continue, no to exit. The nas configures the changes..

  • Page 271

    266 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the configuration is updated and saved. Click yes, to continue..

  • Page 272

    267 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select a photo to move click my photos, photo albums, the photo album you wish to select the photo from. Select the photo and click move..

  • Page 273

    268 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the select album window opens. Select the album you wish to transfer the photo to. Click the checkbox. The photo disappears from the album..

  • Page 274

    269 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration delete a photo click my photos, photo albums, the photo album you wish to select the photo from. Select the photo and click delete. The system automatically deletes the file without verification..

  • Page 275

    270 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration share a photo to picasa click my photos, photo albums, the photo album you wish to select the photo from. Select the photo you wish to share on picasa. A green check-mark highlights your selection and click share to picasa..

  • Page 276

    271 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration google requests you log-in to your google account. You are unable to use the picasa feature if you do not have a google account. Enter your email address, password and sign in to proceed. Google requests you to grant access to pic...

  • Page 277

    272 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration if you select grant access, you will be directed to the sharecenter ™ photo manager. Here you can share photos to the album you already have in picasa web or create a new web album to share. Under albums, select an album from the ...

  • Page 278

    273 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration share a photo to facebook click my photos, photo albums, the photo album you wish to select the photo from. Select the photo you wish to share on facebook. A green check-mark highlights your selection and click share to facebook. ...

  • Page 279

    274 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration facebook requests you to access and get their d-link sharecenter ™ app. Click go to app to proceed. The d-link sharecenter ™ app also requests permission to post images on your behalf. Click allow to continue..

  • Page 280

    275 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration if you select allow, you will be directed to the sharecenter photo manager. Here you can share photos to the album you already have in facebook or create a new web album to share. Under album name, select an album from the drop-do...

  • Page 281

    276 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration share a photo to flickr click my photos, photo albums, the photo album you wish to select the photo from. Select the photo you wish to share on flickr. A green check-mark highlights your selection and click share to flickr. A pop-...

  • Page 282

    277 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a pop-up window appears directing you to log-in to yahoo flickr. Enter your details and click sign-in. Create a name for your album on flickr..

  • Page 283

    278 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the d-link sharecenter ™ asks to link to the flickr account. Click ok, i’ll authorize it, to proceed. Use your dns-327l to access and upload files to flickr..

  • Page 284

    279 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration deleting an album click the edit button. Click delete to delete an album. If you do not select an album, you are prompted to select an item. Click yes to continue..

  • Page 285

    280 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select an album, a green checkmark will indicate the selection, click the delete icon. A warning message will ask you to verify your choice. Click yes, to continue or no to exit. The album is now deleted from the photo albums menu...

  • Page 286

    281 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration refreshing the album database click my photos, photo albums, and click the refresh icon to refresh the entire database. Before the screen is refreshed, you are prompted to verify your decision to refresh the database. Click yes, t...

  • Page 287

    282 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration managing photos my photos contains all your photos on the dns-327l. Click my photos from the home panel to manage all photos. Management panel: upload from my computer, upload from nas, edit, slideshow, cooliris..

  • Page 288

    283 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration slideshow toolbar the toolbar consists of the: play button: press this button to play the gallery images. Photo information: view the image name and file format. Gallery speed slider: toggle the slideshow speed between slow and fa...

  • Page 289

    284 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click a photo to go in full screen mode. This is similar to clicking the fourth icon in the icon list, to the right, the slideshow icon. The screen opens in a new tab..

  • Page 290

    285 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration this feature plays the slideshow. This feature adjusts the speed of the slideshow. This feature beams your slideshow to a local device or to a tv via airplay enabled apple device..

  • Page 291

    286 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration this feature provides gps information of the slideshow. This feature transfers the slideshow to cooliris mode. This feature exif information of your slideshow..

  • Page 292

    287 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration this feature rotates the image of the slideshow. This feature pops up the browser window of the slideshow. This feature exif information of your slideshow..

  • Page 293

    288 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the cooliris icon. This opens cooliris in a new tab. Click the arrows on each side of the cooliris window to scroll between images..

  • Page 294

    289 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click here to activate facebook in cooliris. Click here to activate twitter in cooliris. Click here to activate full screen mode. Click here to slide between photos..

  • Page 295

    290 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click on each photo to view separately. The photo is enlarged. On the right-hand side of each image are the social network links. Click here to close single-image view. Click here to enlarge into full- screen mode. Click here to c...

  • Page 296

    291 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the facebook link to connect your images to your facebook account. Click the twitter link to connect your images to your twitter account..

  • Page 297

    292 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration beam a slideshow to your tv click apple device, the sharecenter will connect to a shared apple device on the network, a message will pop-up after connecting successfully. Press yes to continue. Now you can enjoy your slideshow on ...

  • Page 298

    293 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration photo gallery click photo gallery to view the images in your gallery. Near the top right-hand corner there are three main icons. Click here to view all photos. Click here to view by calendar. Click here to refresh the page..

  • Page 299

    294 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the all photos icon to view all your photos in your photo gallery. Click the by calendar icon to view your photo gallery by date. Click the refresh icon to refresh the database..

  • Page 300: My Files

    295 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my files users can access files on their sharecenter ™ by clicking the my files icon in the my folder window under home. My files provides access to all your files on the nas. Click my files. The my files window provides a list of...

  • Page 301: My Files - Icons

    296 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my files - icons click the icons near the right-hand side of the panel to access the my files features. Click this button to refresh the view. Click the icons near the right-hand side of the panel to access the my files features. ...

  • Page 302

    297 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration upload to upload more files to the volume you have selected, click the upload button. Click the browse button to find files on your computer to upload to the nas. Locate the path of the file you want to upload and click open..

  • Page 303

    298 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click upload to start the uploading process. Then click exit to close the upload window. The file updates to the nas and is displayed on the directory table..

  • Page 304

    299 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration download to download files from the nas to your computer, select the file you want to download (lighlighted in red) and click the download button. Depending on your browser download settings, the browser automatically downloads th...

  • Page 305

    300 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration alternatively, click the save file button and ok to continue..

  • Page 306

    301 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration copy to copy files from one folder to another folder of the nas, select the file you want to copy (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click copy. Go to applications, my files. Browse any of the folders on...

  • Page 307

    302 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration enter a name for the new folder. Click ok. Select the newly created folder and click apply..

  • Page 308

    303 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to verify that the file did copy to the destination, browse to the folder in question..

  • Page 309

    304 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration move to move files from one folder to another folder of the nas, select the file you want to move (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click move. Go to applications, my files. Browse any of the folders on...

  • Page 310

    305 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration selct a folder from one of the volumes and click apply. Browse to where you moved the file..

  • Page 311

    306 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration delete to delete files from the nas using your computer, select the file you want to delete (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click delete. Go to applications, my files. Browse any of the folders on the...

  • Page 312

    307 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the file no longer exists in the folder..

  • Page 313

    308 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration rename to rename files from the nas, select the file you want to rename (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click rename. Go to applications, my files. Browse any of the folders on the left pane, right cl...

  • Page 314

    309 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration enter a new name for the file. Click apply. The renamed file is now accessable from its original location..

  • Page 315

    310 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration properties to get general information about a file(s) from the nas, select the file (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click properties. Go to applications, my files. Browse any of the folders on the lef...

  • Page 316

    311 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration create a zip file from the selected folder to zip a file(s) from the nas, select the file you want to zip (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click the selected file to zip. Go to applications, my files. ...

  • Page 317

    312 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration add to zip to make a file zipped from the nas, select the file you want to zip (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click add to zip. Add to zip allows you to add to an existing zipped file. So, take an ex...

  • Page 318

    313 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration under add to zip, select the zipped file you want to have the file added to. Click the checkbox and click apply. The wizard adds the new file to the zipped file. In the example, you can see the new file size..

  • Page 319

    314 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration unzipping a zipped file to unzip a zipped file on the nas, select the file you want to unzip (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click unzip. Go to applications, my files. Browse any of the folders on the...

  • Page 320

    315 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration unzipping a tar file to unzip a tar file on the nas, select the file you want to untar (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click untar. An unzipped tar file works when your workstation is linux-based. The...

  • Page 321

    316 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration opening a file to open a file on the nas, select the file you want to open (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click open. Select the file you want to open, right-click it. The file opens in a new browser...

  • Page 322

    317 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration previewing a file to preview a file (bmp, gif, ico, j2k, jiff, jpeg, jpg, jpg2, pdf, png, ps, psb, psd, webp, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, mp3, txt) on the nas, select the file you want to preview (lighlighted in red) and right-click. Fr...

  • Page 323

    318 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration share to facebook to share an image file on the nas to facebook, select the file you want to share (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click share to facebook. Select the file you want to share to faceboo...

  • Page 324

    319 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration share to picasa to share an image file on the nas to picasa, select the file you want to share (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click share to picasa. Select the file you want to share topicasa, right-...

  • Page 325

    320 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration share to flickr to share an image file on the nas to flickr, select the file you want to share (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click share to flickr. Select the file you want to share to flickr, right...

  • Page 326: My Music

    321 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music my music allows users to add music to the dns-327l. Using this application, users can view, edit and play music straight from the nas. Access music files on the network..

  • Page 327

    322 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click my music to view the my music features.

  • Page 328: My Music - The Interface

    323 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - the interface click here to playback music to a local device or to an airplay enabled apple device. Click here to refresh the screen. The music player plays tracks directly off the dns-327l.

  • Page 329: My Music - The Categories

    324 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - the categories click all tracks to view all the audio tracks on the dns327l. Click albums to view all the albums on the dns327l. Click artists to view the playlist by artist on the dns327l. Click genres to view the play...

  • Page 330: My Music - The Categories

    325 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - the categories click playlists to view all playlists and create new playlists on the dns327l..

  • Page 331

    326 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - music on your dns-327l access your dns-327l from your network. Click the nas volume directly. Copy music directly from your local drive to the multimedia shared folder of the dns-327l. Make sure the files are only mp3 f...

  • Page 332

    327 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration view your all tracks window and click the refresh button. The playlist is populated with the same tracks you copied and pasted to before. Click albums to view it in album view. Click artists to view all the artists in your playlis...

  • Page 333

    328 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - playback music on an apple device click the apple device, the sharecenter will connect to the apple device on the network. A message will pop-up after connecting successfully. Press yes to continue. Now you can enjoy yo...

  • Page 334: My Music - The Player

    329 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - the player the player is a remote control-like ui that displays the album art (only available if its in the music folder), the genre, artist name(s) and disk. The player menu consists of: a scrollable music timeline a s...

  • Page 335: My Music - Create A Playlist

    330 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my music - create a playlist click the playlist tab at the bottom of my music. Click the plus icon at the top right-hand corner. The create a new playlist menu appears. Enter a name under playlist name and click the songs you wish...

  • Page 336

    331 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click on the playlist to view its contents. Click the back icon to return to the playlist menu or click the edit icon to add delete songs from the playlist. Once you are in edit mode, click the track you want to delete and click t...

  • Page 337: My Surveillance

    332 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance the my surveillance app works with d-link cloud cameras. It manages your ip cameras from the nas and allows all streaming data to be saved to the nas. My surveillance can connect up to 4 cameras. Click the my surve...

  • Page 338

    333 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration after you have enabled my surveillance, it opens up in a new browser window. Before you can proceed, you want to make sure you have the correct browser plug-ins to view the streaming video. The browser prompts you to install the n...

  • Page 339

    334 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration once the file is downloaded, double-click or right-click, select open and install the program. The surveillance center real install setup wizard begins. Click next to continue..

  • Page 340

    335 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select an installation folder location. Click next to continue. Confirm the installation is complete. Click next to continue..

  • Page 341

    336 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the installation is complete. When you connect one of the supported cameras to the network, the my surveillance software detects the camera automatically. The software is able to recognize the ip address, model number and bit rate...

  • Page 342

    337 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration logging into my surveillance for the first time using internet explorer, requires an add-on. The add-on pops up at the top of the browser. Click the pop up and click install this add-on for all users on this computer..

  • Page 343

    338 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the global digital, d-link corporation add-on warning message pops up. Click yes to confirm the installation. Once confirmed, internet explorer displays the live camera feed..

  • Page 344

    339 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration after the program is installed, the surveillance center camera configuration window automatic camera detection wizard searches for any known cameras. The program is launched by default and automatically when you access the live vi...

  • Page 345

    340 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration configuration is complete. Click yes to continue. The browser now displays the live view. However, if you do not have any cameras connected, the view finder will have no video stream to show. Close the browser tab to exit..

  • Page 346: My Surveillance

    341 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance the my surveillance interface is based on the surveillance and camera features. Normal operation is also dependable upon the camera functionality. Let’s take a closer look at the interface. Click on this link to ge...

  • Page 347: My Surveillance - Live View

    342 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration live video my surveillance - live view note: see descriptions later in this manual..

  • Page 348: My Surveillance - Live View

    343 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance logo camera name & ip address camera view mode e-map, snapshot, and auto scan mute and volume slider pan-tilt-zoom control s t o p / s t a r t l i v e camera view manual recording & general settings tab digital zoo...

  • Page 349: My Surveillance - Live View

    344 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - live view component description live video view the live video of cameras connected to he dns-327l via the network stop/start to stop or start camera live view manual recording & general settings tab click the “m...

  • Page 350

    345 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration use these buttons to stop or start the operation of the selected camera. These icons show the status of each camera and allow you to double-click to toggle the status of each camera. These icons allow you to switch the camera view...

  • Page 351

    346 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click this button to enter single camera mode. The viewing angle expands to cover all other camera real estate. Click this button to return to split camera mode. My surveillance - single camera live video mode.

  • Page 352

    347 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click this button to enter full screen camera mode. The viewing angle expands to cover the entire screen. Click this button to return to split camera mode. This can be done in split level mode and single camera mode. My surveillan...

  • Page 353

    348 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration when enable digital zoom is checked, the software allows you to zoom in and out on an area of the image. You can place the mouse pointer in the bottom right corner of the image to click and drag the box around to view different pa...

  • Page 354

    349 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration you can access the e-map from the live video screen by clicking the button. Note: you must have installed e-map jpeg files in order to use this feature. Click the e-map upload button to upload images into the database. When you cl...

  • Page 355

    350 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration you can access snapshot from the live video screen by clicking the button. This takes a snapshot of your current live screen. You can copy this image to the clipboard by clicking the copy to clipboard button or you can save the im...

  • Page 356

    351 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration if the camera is configured to record when motion is detected, the camera icon on the e-map will change to red when an alarm is sounded or motion is detected, as shown below. When motion is detected or an alarm is triggered, click...

  • Page 357

    352 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration patrol settings are dependable upon the camera you are using. The surveillance center works with the following d-link ptz cameras: • dcs-5230/5230l, and dcs-5222l/5211l (patrol once). Click the patrol icon to configure the patrol ...

  • Page 358

    353 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the preset point icon. A drop-down list appears. Select clear all to clear the list or select add preset point to create a new preset point. This brings up the ptz preset point box. Enter a preset name and click ok. To edit ...

  • Page 359

    354 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the go to preset point icon. This icon directs the camera to the designated points. My surveillance - viewing preset points.

  • Page 360

    355 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - live video/playback settings you can access this window from the live video window by clicking the settings (cog) button. Record display the record display function is only available when accessed from the playba...

  • Page 361

    356 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - osd settings you can access this window from the live video window by clicking the settings button and then selecting the osd tab at the top. The on screen display settings window allows you to adjust settings fo...

  • Page 362: My Surveillance - Playback

    357 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - playback open record camera view mode settings/snapshot/sync playback mute and volume slider digital zoom playback controls recorded video playback note: see descriptions later in this manual. Camera details.

  • Page 363: My Surveillance - Playback

    358 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration component description recorded video playback view the recorded video here recording controls control the playback video from here (clockwise): play/stop/pause/ previous second/previous minute/next minute/ next second / speed up/s...

  • Page 364: My Surveillance - Playback

    359 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the playback screen is where you can view recordings from the cameras. Use this button to open a video recording. See next page for more information. These icons allow you to switch the camera view to display a single camera view ...

  • Page 365

    360 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration when you click the open recording button on the playback screen, you are presented with this screen. This screen allows you to see at a glance, the recordings that have been made with the connected cameras. Depending on your setti...

  • Page 366: My Surveillance - Setup

    361 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - setup camera setup audio & video setup recording setup event setup e-map upload backup server port setup note: see descriptions later in this manual..

  • Page 367

    362 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - setup - camera setup once you click setup, camera setup is the first screen to configure. On the left side are the sub-menus while on the right are the configurable options. Camera setup is divided into four sect...

  • Page 368

    363 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click run wizard. The camera setup wizard introduction configuration box appears. Click next to continue. The wizard searches for your camera. Make sure you have connected your camera to the router or you have enabled dhcp on your...

  • Page 369

    364 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the next screen appears blank if the camera wizard was unable to find your camera. If you have setup your camera properly, the camera wizard should have detected your camera. The camera then appears in the search box..

  • Page 370

    365 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the camera and click next. As previously indicated, if you haven’t setup your camera on the network then the camera wizard will not be able to detect your ip camera. However, if you have, the device information window is au...

  • Page 371

    366 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration under basic recording, select your recording method. In this instance, we have chosen, record by schedule. Drag and drop your mouse over the selected area you wish to record. The recorded area is highlighted in blue. Click motion ...

  • Page 372

    367 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the camera list now shows your configured camera. If you want to modify the camera settings, select a camera from the camera list. The camera appears in the chosen slot in the section above and you are able to adjust some settings...

  • Page 373

    368 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click save settings to continue. Click yes to exit. You can also delete the camera from the list. Select a camera from the camera list, click the trash button. A message pops up. Click yes to remove the camera from the list..

  • Page 374

    369 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a message pops up to confirm the changes. Click yes to exit..

  • Page 375

    370 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance -search and add camera click the search button to search all available cameras on the lan select one camera and click add to to add the camera to the list (camera2).

  • Page 376

    371 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the test camera button to view streaming video from the connected camera. Click modify to add the camera to the camera list then click save settings to continue..

  • Page 377

    372 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration a message pops up to confirm the changes. Click yes to exit. Under auto install, click enable auto install to detect other ip cameras next time you access the live video page..

  • Page 378

    373 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance -setup - audio and video audio and video configures all your audio and video settings on each camera. Let’s take a look at a single camera configuration. Click audio and video. Here you can view all camera audio an...

  • Page 379

    374 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration video profile: select a profile to use or edit. Video format: choose the video format to use for your recordings. Each format has different size and quality characteristics. Frame rate: this is the number of frames per second reco...

  • Page 380

    375 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - setup - recording setup the recording setup configuration tool displays options for each camera. The settings including quota setting, event record and recording mode..

  • Page 381

    376 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration double-click the camera to expand the configuration options..

  • Page 382

    377 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration estimated data space usage per day (approx.) component description motion detection when using the record by schedule mode together with the motion detection function, you must first click the go to web link and log in to the came...

  • Page 383

    378 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration motion detection and copy here is an example of a camera’s motion detection configuration page.

  • Page 384

    379 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the copy button, you can copy the camera recording setup to similar cameras. Click save to continue. Click yes to continue..

  • Page 385

    380 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select your recording mode record by schedule click the blue to set normal recording mode drag your mouse over the time frame you want to set the recording. The selected frames turn to blue to indicate the recording duration. Clic...

  • Page 386

    381 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to record by motion detection, click the red box. Drag the mouse over the time frame you want to set the recording. The selected frames turn to red to indicate the recording duration. Click save settings to finish.

  • Page 387

    382 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to delete recorded frames, click the light blue delete box drag the mouse over the time frame you want to delete. The selected frames turn to red to indicate the recording duration. Click save settings to finish.

  • Page 388

    383 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click select all to fill in all time frames with selected record mode..

  • Page 389

    384 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance -setup - event setup the event setup configuration tool displays options for each camera. The basic settings relate to how you want the notifications sent. The advanced notification settings help you to configure e...

  • Page 390

    385 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration component description add new camera notifies you when a new camera is connected delete camera notifies you when a camera is deleted from the connected cameras connection loss notifies you when there is a network error resumed con...

  • Page 391

    386 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to activate advanced features, click the advanced button by default, the advanced configuration window pops up. However, if you wish to return to it later, click the advanced button. These settings were originally covered earlier ...

  • Page 392

    387 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - setup - e-map upload the e-map upload configuration panel allows you to import a schematic illustration of the area/office space you want to monitor using your ip cameras. The e-map, in jpeg, bmp, gif and png for...

  • Page 393

    388 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the browse button to find the e-map you want to use. Select the e-map and click upload.

  • Page 394

    389 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the file is now displayed on right side of the camera. Click and drag a camera from the camera list on the left of the image. When you have placed the camera in the correct location, double-click the icon to change the orientation...

  • Page 395

    390 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the file is ready to use. Click yes to continue. Click save settings.

  • Page 396

    391 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - setup - backup the backup setup page allows you to configure the sharecenter ™ nas to backup and restore the ip camera recordings..

  • Page 397

    392 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration under create new backup, start creating your new backup folder and destination. Enter a folder name in the field provided. Click browse to select destination path. If you do not have a folder, click the + sign to create a new fold...

  • Page 398

    393 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration you should have the folder name and the destination configured. Configure a start date/time and a stop date/time..

  • Page 399

    394 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the camera checkbox, next to the camera’s name, to activate the camera you want to use as backup. Click save settings to finish. The archive table at the bottom populates as you collect data. A message pops up to confirm the...

  • Page 400

    395 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the list is now displayed in the table. When you have created a new backup, it will appear in the archive section. From here you can check which archives to include in the playback list on the playback screen by adding or removing...

  • Page 401

    396 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - setup - server port this page allows you to modify the ports that the live video server, playback server and config server operate on. You may wish to do this if you have port restrictions on your local network. ...

  • Page 402: My Surveillance - Status

    397 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - status camera status log.

  • Page 403: My Surveillance - Status

    398 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my surveillance - status the status configuration window reportson two pieces of material - camera status and log. The camera status shows the current status of all the cameras connected to the network, and log shows a history of ...

  • Page 404

    399 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to backup your files, click the backup log button. Select the save as folder location and click save. The log is successfully saved..

  • Page 405

    400 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration to clear your files, click the clear log button. You are prompted to verify if you want to clear the log. Click yes, to continue. Now you can see that your previous log disappears..

  • Page 406: My Favorites Application

    401 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration my favorites application the my favorites application section allows users to add applications to the home section so users can easily access these applications. Follow these easy steps to setup favorite applications on the home s...

  • Page 407

    402 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration adding applications click the add/remove button to add applications. Click the checkbox under each application you wish to add to the home screen. Click apply to continue. The shortcut is now created on the home screen. Click the ...

  • Page 408: Applications

    403 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration schedule file and folder backups from an ftp server, web server, or local network share. Always test the url before applying changes. This will help to ensure a successful download. Applications category: use the radio buttons to ...

  • Page 409

    404 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration save to: enter the specific destination on the internal drives for the downloaded files or folders to be saved to. Click browse to browse the internal drives. Rename: if you would like to rename a file after it has been downloaded...

  • Page 410: Remote Backups

    405 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration remote backups the remote backups section allows you to back up your sharecenter ™ to another sharecenter ™ , linux server or vice versa from a remote sharecenter ™ or linux server to your sharecenter ™ . Use the create button in ...

  • Page 411

    406 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration create wizard when you click the create button above the remote backup list a wizard will start, guiding you to configure a new remote backup job. Welcome: displays the steps of the wizard. Service type: nas to nas: backup from th...

  • Page 412

    407 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration local settings: task (name): the name used to refer to the backup job which will be listed later in the remote backup list. Folder path: select a local network share folder or file as the target or source for the backup job. Remot...

  • Page 413

    408 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration remote settings: remote path: using the browse button, select the file system (folder) path to the remote target or source system for backup. Schedule settings: scheduled mode: manual: check either yes or no selection below to sta...

  • Page 414

    409 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration finished: click on the finish button if you are satisfied with all the settings of the backup job created. Otherwise click on the previous button to go back and make changes. Alternatively click on exit to end the configuration wi...

  • Page 415

    410 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration local backups schedule local file and folder backups from the local network share of the device or from the local computer. Always test the url before applying changes. This will help to ensure a successful backup. Category: use t...

  • Page 416

    411 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration time machine this section allows the user to configure the sharecenter ™ so that it becomes a backup destination in the mac os® x time machine. In order to use this function, the afp service is required. The afp service will start...

  • Page 417

    412 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration time machine - on the mac this section allows the user to configure the sharecenter so that it becomes a backup destination in the mac os® x time machine. In order to use this function, the afp service is required. The afp service...

  • Page 418

    413 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the volume you want to use for time machine and click next a summary displays your backup options. Click finish..

  • Page 419

    414 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the wizard returns to the time machine table. It displays the volumes you just selected for the backup process. The volumes are also viewable in the finder..

  • Page 420

    415 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration you can also browse the volume in finder. Go to system preferences, click time machine..

  • Page 421

    416 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration in time machine, click select backup disk. View the dns-327l volumes..

  • Page 422

    417 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the volume you want to use for the backup and click use disk. Log in to the server. Enter a name and a password and click connect..

  • Page 423

    418 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the time machine backup process is now complete. View your settings once you have set your disk. To deactivate time machine, move the slider to off. This, however, doesn’t delete the volumes from the dns-327l settings..

  • Page 424

    419 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration time machine - delete a volume to delete a volume under time machine settings, select the volume you want to delete - it turns red. Click the delete button. A warning message prompts you to verify if you want to delete the volume....

  • Page 425

    420 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the volume is no longer visible in finder. To remove all network shares, click the remove all network shares button. A warning message appears asking you to confirm your selection. Click yes to continue..

  • Page 426

    421 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the time machine wizard shows an empty time machine settings window..

  • Page 427

    422 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration usb backups this section allows the user to configure the sharecenter ™ so that it becomes a backup destination for a usb device that is connected to your dns-327l. Mtp backups (media transfer protocol) basically backup digital me...

  • Page 428

    423 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click on the save settings button to save the mtp backups settings. Click on the save settings button to save the usb backups settings. Mtp backups usb backups mtp backups: click enable to allow your sharecenter ™ to copy digital ...

  • Page 429

    424 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration 1. Connect a mtp usb device to the usb port on the back panel of the device. The dns-327l will enter backup mode if mtp backups has been enabled in the mtp backup settings. 2. Press the usb button to start the backup process. The ...

  • Page 430

    425 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration 4. When the backup is complete, the flashing white led will become solid white. Click and hold the usb button at the front for over 5 seconds and the dns-327l unmounts the device. 3. Go to system management, usb devices. Under usb...

  • Page 431

    426 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration 1. Connect a usb storage device to the usb port on the back panel of the device. The led will blink then become solid once it is ready for backup, if usb backups has been enabled in the usb backup settings. 2. Press the usb button...

  • Page 432

    427 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration 3. When the backup is complete, the flashing white led will become solid white. To unmount the usb storage device, you can click and hold the usb button at the front of the dns-327l for over 5 seconds or you can go to the usb devi...

  • Page 433

    428 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration in this menu you can configure the p2p download management settings. P2p: select enable or disable. Download schedule: in the block provided the user can configure the running schedule for p2p downloads. Simply select the start an...

  • Page 434

    429 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration downloads here the user can add torrents and view p2p download lists. Add torrent from url: in the field provided you can copy and paste a link to a torrent file hosted on the internet. The p2p download manager will add the torren...

  • Page 435

    430 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration 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 any amount of data at any time from anywh...

  • Page 436

    431 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration creating an aws account open your web browser and type the following link for the amazon web services: http://www.Aws.Amazon.Com/s3. Then, click on the link at the top named “sign up now”. Follow the instructions to create your aw...

  • Page 437

    432 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration enter your e-mail address and check the i am a new user radio button and follow the instructions to select the amount of desired storage and create your amazon s3 account. You will be issued the following keys as credentials to gi...

  • Page 438

    433 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration create button when you click the create button, the wizard will appear and you will be able to create either a sharecenter ™ backup or a restore job to the amazon s3 cloud storage. You can schedule the job to run once, scheduled, ...

  • Page 439

    434 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 2: remote settings access key id: enter your amazon s3 assigned access key id which allows your sharecenter ™ to access your amazon s3 cloud storage. Secret access key: enter your secret access key to access your amazon s3 cl...

  • Page 440

    435 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration step 4: local settings use the browser button to locate the path to the sharecenter ™ file location to be either backed up or restored to/from the amazons3 cloud. Step 5: schedule settings select the schedule mode for the job to b...

  • Page 441

    436 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration modify button once a job is created, the modify button is used to change any of the settings described in the create button section. Click on a created job in the amazon s3 table so that its text turns red. Then click the modify b...

  • Page 442

    437 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the mydlink service offers a cloud service to dns-327l users. Connect to the mydlink service from any location and using any operating system. If you are not connecting to the service directly from the dns-327l, open your browser ...

  • Page 443

    438 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration check your e-mail box and click the weblink to activate mydlink account. Mydlink verification.

  • Page 444

    439 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration mydink is verified.

  • Page 445

    440 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration once you log into your account, you will need the java runtime machine. The screen provides directions in order for you to download it. Mydlink java runtime machine.

  • Page 446

    441 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the java runtime machine takes a few steps. Follow the instructions:.

  • Page 447

    442 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration after the java runtime machine is installed, run the mydlink application and enter the password..

  • Page 448

    443 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration once you are connected you can view your existing storage on the cloud and the dns-327l. You can also upload, download files using your browser, create new folders, rename folders and delete folders..

  • Page 449

    444 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click volume 1 to see its contents. Here you can create a new folder, upload and download files, delete and rename files..

  • Page 450

    445 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration click the new folder button to create a new folder. Enter a name for the folder and click create. Creating a new folder to delete a folder, click the checkbox next to the file you wish to delete. Click the delete button. A confirm...

  • Page 451

    446 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration under general information you can view the properties of your nas. On display is the device name, mydlink number, model name, mac address (which is associated with your account and nas), and activation time and date. Also viewable...

  • Page 452

    447 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration here you can see the online status of your sharecenter ™ nas when connected to mydlink. Your online status might be one of the following: sharecenter ™ nas status a green checkmark indicates that your sharecenter ™ nas is online a...

  • Page 453

    448 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration select the device you wish to delete. A warning message appears for you to verify your deletion. Deleting a mydlink device enter your admin password to delete the device. Click delete device to proceed. An acknowledgement message ...

  • Page 454

    449 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration under profile information, click the delete account link at the bottom. Deleting a mydlink account a warning message appears to ask you if you want to delete the account. Select no, keep it to do nothing or click yes, delete it to...

  • Page 455

    450 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration in order to delete the mydlink account you need to enter your password details. Enter your details and then click confirm delete. Click cancel to revert back and keep your account in tact. The account is deleted..

  • Page 456

    451 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the mydlink access nas app access your files anytime, anywhere with your sharecenter cloud nas and the mydlink access-nas app. Stream your stored photos, documents, music, and movies directly to your ios and android devices over 3...

  • Page 457

    452 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the mydlink access-nas app enables you to remotely connect to your sharecenter cloud nas over the internet to open your documents, browse your photo albums, listen to your music collection, or watch your favorite shows at home or ...

  • Page 458

    453 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration the mydlink access nas app - compatibility mydlink access-nas is compatible with the following models: • dns-320l sharecenter 2-bay cloud network storage enclosure • dns-320lw sharecenter 2-bay cloud network storage enclosure • dn...

  • Page 459

    454 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 4 - configuration you can download the app from below link: ios (itunes app store) h t t p s : / / i t u n e s. A p p l e. C o m / u s / a p p / myd l i n k- a c c e s s - n a s / id531078699?L=zh&mt=8 android (google play) https://play.Google.Com/...

  • Page 460: Knowledge Base

    455 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base knowledge base what is raid? Raid, short for redundant array of independent disks, is a combination of two or more disks with the aim of providing fault tolerance and performance improvement. There are several different levels of...

  • Page 461

    456 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base raid 0 provides data striping, which spreads out blocks of data over all the drives, but does not provide data redundancy. Although performance is improved, the lack of fault tolerance means that if one drive fails, all data in t...

  • Page 462: Raid Options

    457 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base raid options here is a list of the raid options available on the sharecenter ™ dns-327l. Standard raid - creates a single volume for one drive or more drives. Jbod - allows you to create a large virtual disk drive by concatenatin...

  • Page 463

    458 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base raid 1 - allows you to assign two disks as a mirrored set. Once you create the mirrored set, you will see it as a single disk drive. But when you write data to the mirrored set, it will duplicate the data across all members of th...

  • Page 464: Ups Connectivity

    459 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base ups connectivity the dns-327l supports usb ups, giving users the ability to share the ups on their local network and protect from an abnormal shutdown due to a power failure. Connect a ups to the usb port on the back of the share...

  • Page 465

    460 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base click management. Click system management andthen usb devices. Click the blue arrow next to ups settings. There are two modes - standalone and master. Select standalone to use the ups only on the dns-327l or select master to shar...

  • Page 466

    461 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base under mode, select master from the drop-down list and then click add. Enter the ip address of the other ups slave on the network. Click the + button to add more ip addresses. Make sure the dns-327l and the ups slaves are on the s...

  • Page 467

    462 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base once you have entered an ip address, the system will check its database for ip address records. The ups settings table will display the ip address(es) you added. Your dns-327l is now setup as the network master to notify the netw...

  • Page 468: Deleting A Ups Slave

    463 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base deleting a ups slave under management > system management > usb devices > ups setting, select the ip address. Your selection will turn red. Click delete. The dns-327l will process your request..

  • Page 469

    464 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base the ip address will no longer be listed in the table..

  • Page 470: Usb Print Server

    465 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base usb print server the device features a built-in usb print server, giving users the ability to share a printer on their local network. Connect a usb printer to the usb port on the back of the device. It is important to ensure that...

  • Page 471

    466 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base select the printer driver from the installed manufacturer list or use the have disk button to browse for the printer driver file. The windows ® add printer wizard will launch: click ok to continue. Connect to your device with sam...

  • Page 472

    467 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base once you have selected the proper driver as shown in the browse list then click ok to install the printer. The printer is now installed and the printer queue will appear..

  • Page 473

    468 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base setting up a printer using mac os 10.8 go to management, system management, usb devices to view the printer attached to your nas. Check the device settings, under system management, device, device settings..

  • Page 474

    469 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base setting up a printer using mac os 10.8 download the drivers from the respective printer manufacturers and install it on your mac. (you need to select the proper firmware for mac os 10.8) go to system preferences, print & scan..

  • Page 475

    470 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base under print & scan, click the plus sign. Under add printer, click the ip tab to add the shared printer which is connected to the nas..

  • Page 476

    471 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base enter the ip address and the queue configuration. Note: under the queue section, enter “lp”, (where “lp” stands for line printer). Under location, select printer software..

  • Page 477

    472 d-link sharecenter dns-327l user manual section 5 - knowledge base select your specific printer. (if you cannot find a driver for your printer, please download the driver from the manufacturer’s web site and install it.) the ip printer now appears under print & scan. The ip address is clearly vi...