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Vantec NexStar LX ULTRA User Manual - 1. Introduction

Summary of NexStar LX ULTRA

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    U s e r ’ s m a n u a l copyright 2009 vantec thermal technologies. All rights reserved..

  • Page 2: Package Contents:

    Package contents: nexstar ® lx ultra usb cable esata cable rj45 ethernet cable sata to esata bracket power adapter user’s manual screws user's cd 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 trademarks ms-dos, microsoft, windows nt/2000/me/xp/vista are trademarks of microsoft corporation. Apple, macintosh and mac are trademar...

  • Page 3: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02 2. Specifications / features ............................................................................... 03 3. System requirements .....................................

  • Page 4: 1. Introduction:

    Introduction 2 nst-475lx-bk 1. Introduction: introducing the sleek contemporary design of the vantec nexstar ® lx ultra—blending the finest functions of a network attached storage (nas) solution into a powerful little package that fits any home or office. Crafted with versatility in mind to conform ...

  • Page 5: 2. Specifications/features:

    • easy-to-use web control panel • gigabit ethernet supports 10/100/1000 mbps • ftp & smb server to store and share your files • media server to stream files over your network: -ps3 & xbox 360 for music, photos & videos -share your mp3 over itunes • built-in bittorrent™ client to download contents ov...

  • Page 6: 3. System Requirements:

    3. System requirements: system requirements 4 microsoft windows 2000/2003 server/xp x86/ xp 64 bit/vista x86/vista 64 bit 1. Usb port, internal sata port, esata port or rj45 ethernet port. 2. For usb 2.0 speeds, the system must support usb 2.0 specifications. 3. For sata speeds, the system must supp...

  • Page 7: 4. Parts Layout:

    Sata/power connector nexstar lx ultra gigabit nas hard drive enclosure ® 4. Parts layout: parts layout 5.

  • Page 8: 5. Installation:

    Nexstar lx ultra gigabit nas hard drive enclosure ® 5. Installation: installation 6 (1) unscrew the screws on the underbody as shown. ( figure 5.1-a ) ( figure 5.1-a ) ( figure 5.1-b ) (2) slide out the hard drive tray and place the hard drive in. Be sure to fasten the hard drive in with screws. ( f...

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    Installation 7 ( figure 5.2-d ) (3) slide the hard drive tray back into the lx ultra and re-screw the screws back on to the underbody. ( figure 5.2-d ) ( figure 5.2-e ) ( figure 5.2-e ).

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    8 5.2 how to find the nexstar lx ultra : installation (1) find and execute “sdisk jar” from the cd and begin the search for the nas device. ( figure 5.2-a ) 1. If there is more than one nas device attached in the same local area network, you will see the other ip addresses in the ip block. 2. If you...

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    9 installation (4) after entering the web ui, please select a language of your choice. ( figure 5.2-c ) (1) click on “disk utility” located on the left list. (2) next click “format” to begin the format of the hard disk. ( figure 5.3-a ) ( figure 5.2-c ) ( figure 5.3-a ) ( figure 5.3-b ) (3) click “o...

  • Page 12: 6. Status Page

    10 status page (4) by clicking "status", you will see information pertaining to your nas and hard drive. ( figure 5.3-c ) (1) click on "change" ( figure 6.1-a ) (2) enter desired host and group name. When finished, press "ok". (figure 6.1-b) the status tab is where you can change the host name, grou...

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    11 status page (1) click on "change". ( figure 6.2-a ) (2) enter desired password. Retype the password once more and press "ok" when finished. ( figure 6.2-b ) ( figure 6.2-a ) ( figure 6.2-b ) 6.2 changing the administrator’s password. (3) the date/time can be set and synced to the pc. Clicking on ...

  • Page 14: 7. Ftp Server

    12 ftp server 7.1 creating a new ftp account the ftp tab allows you to easily setup your ftp server. You may manage accounts and control the files/folders that are being shared. ( figure 7.1-a ) default account settings user name: anonymous password: “empty” (1) click "new" ( figure 7.1-b ) (2) ente...

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    7.2 modifying the ftp user account (1) select the account you wish to modify. When selected, click on the "modify". ( figure 7.2-a ) (2) you may now change the account's password and access authority. When finished, click on the "modify". ( figure 7.2-b ) ( figure 7.2-a ) ( figure 7.2-b ) 7.4. Delet...

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    Here you can share the folder for established user : (2) begin by choosing a folder from the folder list you wish to share with the user. Press the "direction arrow" button so that the folder shows up under sharing list. (3) when finished, click "back" to return to the previous page. ( figure 7.5-b ...

  • Page 17: 8. Smb Server

    (2) you may change the user's password and access authority. When finished, click "modify". ( figure 8.2-b ) (1) select the user account you wish to modify. Once selected, click "modify". ( figure 8.2-a ) 8.2 modifying a user's account ( figure 8.2-a ) ( figure 8.2-b ) 8.1 creating a user account 15...

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    (2) begin by choosing a folder from the folder list you wish to share with the user. Press the "direction arrow" button so that the folder shows up under sharing list. ( figure 8.5-b ) when finished, click on "back" to return to the previous page. ( figure 8.5-b ) ( figure 8.5-b ) (1) select a user ...

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    17 smb server (1) open up "my network places". ( figure 8.6-a ) (2) double click “workgroup”. ( figure 8.6-b ) 8.6.Logging into the nas by using a user account ( figure 8.6-a ) (3) here you will find the nst-475lx storage. Double click the storage to login. (figure 8.6-c) (4) type the user name and ...

  • Page 20: 9. Ip Configuration

    18 ip configuration here you can change the nas to either automatically obtained an ip address or manually set a static ip. When set to automatic, the nas will automatically obtain the an assigned ip address which is given by the dhcp server. When set to static, the ip address is a fixed ip address ...

  • Page 21: 10.  Printer Setup

    10. Printer setup 19 printer setup (1) plug the printer into the usb printer port. ( figure 10-a ) (2) ensure the printer is installed on the nas's web page. ( figure 10-b ) (3) locate your computer's "printers and faxes" settings. ( figure 10-c ) (4) click "add a printer". ( figure 10-d) ( figure 1...

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    20 printer setup (7) select "create a new port" and choose " standard tcp/ip". When finished, click "next". ( figure 10-g ) (8) click "next". ( figure 10-h ) ( figure 10-g ) ( figure 10-h ) (5) click "next". ( figure 10-e ) (6) select the "local printer attached to this computer" but un-check the op...

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    21 printer setup (11) select "custom" and click "next". ( figure 10-k ) (9) type the ip address in the "printer name or ip address" box and when finished click "next". ( figure 10-i ) ( figure 10-j ) ( figure 10-k ) (10) if you do not know the ip address please see the 'search disk application'. ( f...

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    22 printer setup (12) select protocol "lpr" and in the lpr settings under queue name type "lp1" as shown in the picture. (figure 10-l) (13) when finished, click "finish". ( figure 10-m ) ( figure 10-m ) ( figure 10-l ).

  • Page 25: 11.  Media Server

    11.1. Itunes 11. Media server 23 media server the media server is a powerful tool that allows the nas to host an array of files on the network. Photos, music and videos are shared over the network and support a variety of platforms which includes but not limited to computers, itunes, ps3, xbox360. I...

  • Page 26: 12. How to Use The

    This product can upload many bittorrent™ files at the same time however when downloading, there is a max that can be downloaded at one time. The lx ultra will put the rest of the bittorrent™ files that are not currently being downloaded into que. When one of the current downloads finish, the lx ultr...

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    25 how to use bt download (1) in this example, microsoft outlook will be used. (2) select "accounts" in "tools". ( figure 12.2-a ) (3) under the "mail" tab select the account and then check its "properties". ( figure 12.2-b ) 12.2 mail notification : when bittorrent™ downloads are finished, you may ...

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    26 how to use bt download (5) type the "account name and password" for the outgoing mail server. Make sure this information is also the same in the bittorrent™ mail notification function also. When finished, click "apply". ( figure 12.1-e ) (6) enter the e-mail address into the sender and receiver b...

  • Page 29: 13. Maintenance Page

    On the maintenance page, you are able to do firmware upgrades, preform a system reboot and restore factory defaults. ( figure 13.1-a ) (2) check to make sure the file and pathway of the firmware file is correct. If everything is correct, click "upload". ( figure 13.1-c ) (3) when the upgrade of the ...

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    ( figure 13.2-a ) ( figure 13.3-a ) 28 maintenance page a reboot of the nas is possible without the need of powering off. If you feel the network or nas is not smooth or a bit sluggish, try a reboot of the nas. ( figure 13.2-a ) 13.2 system reboot a reset will reset the nas to factory default settin...

  • Page 31: 14.   Disk Utility

    14.3. Scan disk click on "start" to begin the scanning of the hard disk. Once complete, a report will be displayed; number of files, number of directories, used size and number of errors. You may erase the information displayed by clicking "clear". ( figure 14-b ) 14.1. Formatting the hard disk plea...

  • Page 32: 15. Hardware Reset

    (1) power off the nexstar® lx ultra. ( figure 15-a ) (2) press and hold the reset button while you turn on the lx ultra. ( figure 15-b ) (3) continue to hold the reset button for 20 seconds. Once 20 seconds has elapsed, please let go of the reset button. Now preform a power cycle of the lx ultra by ...

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    Warranty/contact 31 16. Warranty: 17. Contact : vantec thermal technologies 43951 boscell rd. Fremont, ca 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.Vantecusa.Com the nexstar® lx ultra comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ). If your unit should become defective within that...