ADVANCED HELP
ADVANCED
Users
Users can be created here. These accounts can be added to rules in the Network Access and FTP Server sections. Each user created will also have access to the Scheduled Download section.
Group
Users can be created here. These accounts can be added to rules in the Network Access and FTP Server sections. Each user created will also have access to the Scheduled Download section.
User name
Enter user name.
Password
Enter password.
Confirm Password
Enter password again. Click 'Save Settings' to add the user.
The created users will appear in a list near the bottom of this page along with their assigned group (if any). User's passwords can be edited by clicking on the 'notepad with pencil' icon or users can be deleted by clicking on the 'trashcan' icon to the right of the rule.
Groups
Groups
Groups can be created here. Once a group has been created, it will be available in the Group selection on the Users page.
The created groups will appear in a list near the bottom of this page. Users within these groups will also be displayed.
Quotas
Quotas
Assign Quotas to users and groups. A quota is the maximum amount of hard drive space you wish to allow each user or group to use. Click on the 'Edit' icon on the right hand side of each user or group to set the quota. Click 'Apply' when finished. Near the bottom, either start or stop the quota function.
Network Access
Network Access
Category
Select either User or Group.
User or Group
Select a user or group from the pull down list. Select 'All Accounts' if you wish to create a rule that applies to all users.
Folder
Click "Browse" to select a folder. This folder must be located on the internal drives.
Permission
Assign "Read Only" or "Read / Write" permissions to the selected folder for the selected user or group.
Comment
Additional comments about this rule. This is optional and has no functional effect.
Click 'Save Settings' to save the rule. All saved rules will appear in the list near the bottom of this page. Rules can be edited or deleted by clicking on the 'notepad with pencil' or 'trashcan' icon to the right of the rule.
FTP Server
FTP Server
Category
Select either user or group.
User
Select a user or group from the pull down list. Select 'All Accounts' if you wish to create a rule that applies to everyone. Anonymous will always be listed as a user.
Folder
Click "Browse" to select a folder and assign this folder to the selected user. This folder must be located on the internal drives. If you wish to assign access to the root of all drives simultaneously, put a check in the 'root' box.
Permission
Assign "Read Only" or "Read / Write" permissions to the selected folder for the selected user or group.
Click 'Add' to add the rule to the list. All saved rules will appear in the list near the bottom of this page. Rules can be edited or deleted by clicking on the 'notepad with pencil' or 'trashcan' icons to the right of the rule.
Max User
Enter the maximum number of users that will be allowed to access the FTP server at one time. The default value is 10.
Idle Time
The FTP server will log a user out if he exceeds the specified idle time.
Port
If you wish to change the port that the FTP server uses, enter in the new number here. This is an advanced setting and a change can cause complications when behind a router. It is recommended to leave this at the default of 21 unless you have experience with changing the FTP port.
Flow Control
This function will adjust the data flow through the FTP server. If you set a limit here, users may download from the FTP server at a slower speed, however, you will conserve local bandwidth.
Client Language
Most standard FTP clients like Windows FTP, only support Western European codepage when transferring files. Northern European, Central European as well as Cyrillic codepage support has been added for non standard FTP clients that are capable of supporting these character sets.
Click 'Save Settings' when finished.
UPnP AV Server
UPnP AV Server
The CH3SNAS has a built-in UPnPAV media server that can be used with UPnP AV compatible media players.
UPnP AV Server
Enable or Disable the UPnP AV Server.
Folder
Click 'Browse' to locate the root folder of your media files (music, photos, and video). Root can be chosen if you want to have access to all content on the CH3SNAS.
Click 'Save Settings' when finished.
iTunes Server
iTunes Server
The iTunes server will allow iTunes software to automatically detect and play music from the CH3SNAS.
iTunes Server
Enable or Disable the iTunes Server.
Folder
Click 'Browse' to locate the folder which contains your music files. Root can be chosen if you want to have access to all folders of the CH3SNAS.
Password
When accessing the CH3SNAS from iTunes, you will be asked for a password. This is where you can set the password. By default, it's 'admin'.
DHCP Server
DHCP Server
The DHCP server can be used to serve IP addresses to devices on a network. Do not use this feature if you already have a DHCP server, such as a router, on the network.
DHCP Server
Enable or disable the DHCP server.
Starting IP Address
Enter the first IP address you would like to distribute on the network.
Ending IP Address
Enter the last IP address you would like to distribute on the network.
Lease Time
The duration of time that an IP address will remain assigned to a device. After this time expires, a new IP address will be given.
Click 'Save Settings' when finished.
The DHCP Client List will show all devices that are receiving DHCP from the CH3SNAS. Click 'Refresh' to update this list. When accessing the CH3SNAS from iTunes, you will be asked for a password. This is where you can set the password. By default, it's 'admin'.