LG Electronics N4B1 manual

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Safety warning  Safety warning Note 1 Do not place any objects within 15cm of the unit. The unit reaches high temperatures creating the risk of burn injuries. 2 Only use compatible devices with the system ports, or the system and devices risk being damaged. 3 Do not use damaged disks. Product can be damage. 4 Do not dismantle or change the struc[...]

Safety warning  8 Related to damage to the HDD and data: - During installation or disconnection of the system, ensure that the system does not experience any external physical shocks. - During the operation of the HDD, short surges and stoppages of power, which cause the system to turn off and on quickly - There may be a sudden stoppage of elect[...]

Safety warning  Warning 1 Do not use damaged electrical cords. This may cause electric shock, and is a fire hazard. 2 Use a grounded cord and grounded socket to avoid electric shock and damage to components. 3 Do not handle the electrical cord with wet hands, as this may cause shock and injury. 4 When removing the plug from the socket, ensure th[...]

Safety warning  15 In the event of dropping the system, contact the service centre for advice and possible service. Not doing this creates a risk of damage, fire and electric shock. 16 Keep the system away from direct sunlight to avoid overheating, and melting of the case, which may eventuate in fire and injury. 17 Do not place flammable objects[...]

 Contents 1. Introduction .................................................... 11 LG NAS Introduction .......................................................... 11 Supported OS .................................................................. 12 Package Contents ............................................................ 13 Name of Each Part .[...]

 . LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) ...............................  Administrator’s Web menu access ....................................... 45 Express set up wizard menu ............................................... 46 System setting ........................................................................ 46 User reg[...]

Table of Contents  Upgrade ...........................................................................................73 Initialization ............................................................................ 75 Configuration Backup ........................................................................76 LG NAS Share Management ...........[...]

Table of Contents  Express setup menu ........................................................ 113 Mobile Sync .......................................................................... 113 FTP Viewer ............................................................................ 114 Changing user passwords .........................................[...]

Table of Contents 10 . RAID trouble shooting ................................... 1 Appendix A Volume Construction & RAID Configuration ....... 146 Appendix B Technical Support ......................................... 152 Appendix C Open source software notice .......................... 153 Appendix D Compatible/Recommended Device List[...]

1. Introduction 11 1. Introduction LG NAS Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LG NAS with Built-in Blu-ray Rewriter. 1) Now the LG NAS basic data-save and share functions can be used in Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. 2) Similarly, the internal Blu-ray rewriter can be used to efficiently save data securely for long periods. 3) Furth[...]

1. Introduction 1 4) The LG NAS also allows for mobile synchronization, without the use of a PC, as mobile devices can be directly synchronized to the LG NAS. This user manual contains express installation information as well as detailed options and functions. Supported OS LG NAS ∙ Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista ∙ Mac OS 9.x or later ∙ Lin[...]

1. Introduction 1 Package Contents ∙ LGNASwithbuilt-inBlu-RayRewriter ∙ ‘LGNASInstaller‘(LGNAS-system fileinstallationdisc)   ∙ ‘LGNASPCSoftwareInstaller‘ ∙ Productwarranty ∙ Blankdisc(BD-RE) ∙ Quickinstallguide  Quick Setup [...]

1. Introduction 1 Name of Each Part <Front> <Backside> RESET RESET ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ 1 ⑩ ① Power button: : power on, off (to turn off power, hold button in for 3 seconds without release). ② Disc Open button: : opens and closes optical disc drive tray. ③ LCD window: displays current sta[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 . LG NAS Installation Follow these instructions to install the LG NAS. If the LG NAS is internal, go to <Hard disk installation and setup> , otherwise go to <LG NAS connection> Hard disk installation and set up The LG NAS hard disk rack is shown below. Refer to each part while installing the HDDs. Compon[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 ① First, ensure that the power is off for all components and the main system. ② Open the LG NAS front cover. ③ Unlock the hard disk rack and pull the lever to draw out the rack.[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 ④ Insert the hard disk into the hard disk rack, and with a screw driver, screw the four screws into place. * If the Hard disk has been in use, all the data on it will be lost.[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 ⑤ Match the hard disk rack label number and the NAS front panel number, to insert the hard disk rack into the slot. M S[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 ⑥ Keeping the locker lever out, push the hard disk rack into place, listening for the sound. When the hard disk rack is properly and completely pushed in, press the secure button to lock it. Similarly repeat the installation procedure for all the hard disks, one by one. ⑦ To prevent accidental detachment of the har[...]

. LG NAS Installation 0 ‘LG NAS Installer’ installation (LG NAS system file installation, volume and RAID configuration) Use the included “LG NAS Installer” disc for automatic system installation and hard disk volume configuration. ① Plug the “power cord” into an electrical outlet. ② While holding the ‘SET’ button, press t[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 ④ Insert the “LG NAS Installer” disc and push the “DISC OPEN” button to close the tray. The messages “Checking Disc Contents…” and ”Boot from ODD, wait please…” indicate that the NAS is preparing to organize system files. ⑤ After 1 minute, the following two messages appear. Then press the ‘SET[...]

. LG NAS Installation  ⑥ The following message indicates the accompanying system file setting start. ⑦ When all system files have been installed, the system will give a completion sound along with a message indicating LG NAS will reboot. 1) ⑧ When the system is first booted the system file will load. During reboot, the LG NAS system [...]

. LG NAS Installation  * At RAID configuration, the hard drive number and size will determine the RAID configuration time. Total HDD Capacity System File Installation 1) Volume and RAID configuration 2) System File Installation Formatting HDDs 1TB (250 GB x 4) Approx. 10 minutes Approx. 15 minutes 4~6 hours 2TB (500 GB x 4) Approx. 10 minu[...]

. LG NAS Installation  LG NAS connection For a particular IP address allocated from the Network IP administrator, installation using an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and allocated DNS information is simple. Otherwise the LG NAS will automatically set up the network environment. Connect devices as follows, referring to the user?[...]

. LG NAS Installation  ② Insure that power cord of LG NAS is connected, Press the Power Button (left most) to turn on your LG NAS. ‘LG NAS PC S/W Installer’ installation (PC Application program installation and usage) The “LG NAS PC Software Intaller” provides the “NAS Detector” which quickly and easily detects the LG NAS on [...]

. LG NAS Installation  PC application program installation ① Insert the “LG NAS PC Software Installer” CD in the PC drive. This can be a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive. After a short while, the following menu will appear. ② Flash Player Installation. IF the web menu does not appear correctly, click the icon for to installation. * The LG[...]

. LG NAS Installation  PC Application Program Usage This explains how to use “NAS Detector”. The “Comnso Backup” detailed guide program can be found in the program after installation. <”NAS Detector” usage> ① After checking that the PC network is intact, double click the “NAS Detector” icon on the desk top to open t[...]

. LG NAS Installation  * If the desired LG NAS is not found, click again on the ‘Search Network’ button to restart the search. If the search on the ‘NAS Detector’ is unsuccessful, re-check the Network connection. For manual setup see section <IP Setup> .[...]

. LG NAS Installation  ③ If the search result of the LG NAS information is chosen, as well as default network information of the LG NAS, including the Subnet mask, Default Gateway and DNS, ‘Change Network Info’, ‘Open Web Menu’ and ‘Open Network Folder’ buttons will appear. * For the ‘NAS Detector’ to properly function, t[...]

. LG NAS Installation 0 ⑤ If the ‘Open Web Menu’ button is clicked, the web menu of the selected LG NAS can be accessed. ⑥ If the ‘Open Network Folder’ button is clicked, the LG NAS network folder can be accessed. ⑦ In selecting “Open Web Menu” or “Open Network Folder”, a pop up message appears with “Yes”, which when[...]

. LG NAS Installation 1 < Using the LG NAS web menu > The web menu offers LG NAS management features such as Network Information, Share management, and Service management. It also offers menus to setup data storing using Blu-ray drive and synchronized storing of mobile devices. ① Double click on a shortcut ② The LG NAS web menu can [...]

. LG NAS Installation  ③ After logging in, use the LG NAS data setup, share management, service management, Blu-ray drive, and mobile sync. features. The detailed information can be found in <Chapter  Using LG NAS Web menu> . <Using LG NAS Network Folder> File share and store can be performed, similar to the internal or ex[...]

. LG NAS Installation  ③ To read a disc inserted in the LG NAS, double click on ‘BD Drive’ folder, and to access the LG NAS hard disc, double click on ‘n4b1’ folder. * If the contents of the LG NAS BD_Drive do not display correctly, please refresh. * The administrator ID is ‘admin’ and initial password is ‘admin’. * < [...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  . LCD panel and front button usage At completion of booting the first screen will be as follows. * If the LAN cable is unplugged, a [SVC_CODE: 61_00] will appear on the LCD window. In this case, ensure the LAN cable is connected.[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  Power Off / On (POWER button) Power On After pushing the POWER button on the front panel the following message appears, activating the LG NAS. Power Off When pressing the POWER button and holding for 5 seconds, the system will shut down, as shown below.[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  Tray open / close (DISC OPEN button) Pressing the “DISC OPEN” button at the front will open the drive and draw out the tray, where the disc can be placed, and pressing the button again will push the tray in. Similarly the tray can be pushed in by hand. Action set up (MODE button) By pressing the “M[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  IP Setup ① The first time the “MODE” button is pressed will present the following display for the IP set up mode. After the first system files are installed, the LG NAS has a default IP address of 192.168.1.200. At that time a new user IP address and network can be created. ② The IP address set u[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  Backup data on discs using LG NAS (ODD Backup) The data saved on the disc can be backed up to the LG NAS by simple button operation. ① Insert the backup disc in the LG NAS Blu-ray disc drive. ② In the first LG NAS screen, press the MODE button to configure the ODD Backup mode. ③ Press the SET butto[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  ⑤ During saving, pressing the MODE button will cancel the operation. ⑥ At the end of the process the following message will appear. Writing data to disc (ODD Burn) The LG NAS presents an easy and simple procedure for handling buttons and their functions, in order to write data to disc. ① Insert a b[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage 0 ⑤ The required file can be found by using the MODE button and then using the SET button to begin the image file writing process. ⑥ The percentage completed will be displayed on the LCD. ⑦ During the writing process, pressing the MODE button will cancel the operation. ⑧ When the process is completed[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage 1 USB device / memory card back up The LG NAS allows for a simple procedure and use of buttons to back up the USB device and memory card data. *Note: An adaptor is needed for any memory card. (Refer to the website http:// www.lge.com for a list of compatible memory card devices. Use of incompatible devices m[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  The file name is automatically created as indicated below. Save folder Created folder name nb1/Backup/USB/ Memory data creator name_serial number/ File Backup form /date created yearmonthdaytime Using the button on the file backup mode the file will be automatically named ‘BackupDate’. For more de[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  Time and date confirmation The LG NAS current time / date settings can be confirmed. Save capacity confirmation Current storage capacity percentage is indicated as shown below. * For no configured volume, ‘---%’ will be displayed.[...]

. LCD panel and front button usage  RAID configuration state confirmation (RAID SYNC STATE) The current RAID configuration state can be confirmed. The table below describes the state of both the resynchronizing and finished states of the configuration. STATE Remarks SYNC DONE RAID configuration complete SYNCING NOW RAID configuration in pr[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  . LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) Support for the LG NAS to remotely connect and set the web menu is available. The LG NAS Web Menu is a webpage that users can open from their LG NAS. If the LG NAS is connecting to the network using the current IP address, the LG NAS set[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Express set up wizard menu To facilitate the LG NAS set up the upper web menu contains a wizard. System setting The wizard menu assists in the network set up of items such as the host name, IP address, date and time, which comprise basic network information. ① Click on the upper “Syste[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ② Click the “Basic Setting” button. ③ In the “NAS Name” box, input the user LG NAS name, and in the “NAS Description” box, input the LG NAS information. ④ Clicking the “Next” button will bring the user to the IP set up step. ⑤ When the required IP is already known, [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  * If network information, IP address or Subnet mask or DNS address, is unknown, contact the ISP or network administrator. For router use, refer to the router manual. ⑥ Set the standard clock and system clock according to location. The ‘Use Local Time’ button can be used to import the[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ⑦ When all the inputting is finished, click the ‘Confirm’ button. Now, the LG NAS is set up for use. For work on detail options and sharing management or mobile synchronization with a Blu-ray drive, proceed to the next menu. User registration There is a LG NAS create user help wizard[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 0 ③ Click the ‘Edit Group’ button to set up registered user groups; Click the ‘Edit Folder’ button to set up folder access authorization. This will link the user to the respective pages. Scheduling backup A help wizard menu exists for the Blu-ray drive scheduled back up and restorati[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 1 ③ Configure cycle and method, then click the ‘Confirm’ button[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  <Restoration> ① Click the ‘Restore’ button ② Select a file or folder from the backup list, then click ‘Restore’ button. ③ The LG NAS will locate the data and inform the user for all data, and which corresponding disc it is stored in. ④ As the corresponding disc is ins[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Mobile Sync USB device, memory card and LG NAS Sync settings can be performed through the wizard menu which helps save data automatically. ① Click on the “Mobile Sync” icon above. ② Each port is indicated as the LG NAS recognizes the connecting device. When the desired device is se[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  FTP Viewer The LG NAS offers a shortcut function, and hence allows connection to an FTP at one click and accessing files within the LG NAS. ① Click on the ‘FTP Viewer’ button above ② Click on the ‘OK’ button.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ③ Enter user name and password, then click on the ‘Log On’ button ④ An LG NAS shared folder will appear. * To use FTP Viewer, an FTP should be activated at ‘Services > Network Server > FTP’ within the web menu for the administrator. For details, refer to <Network Serve[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Changing the administrator password and information ① Click the “Info” button at the upper left. This will display the current user information. ② Click the ‘Edit’ button to the right of the page. ③ Enter the edited information and click the ‘Apply’ button. Help By clicki[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  System Settings You can set up network properties more in detail. Network Very importantly, in the Network setting menu, the LG NAS can be connected to the network. If the set up is not performed correctly, connection problems will arise at later stages, hence care must be taken. Host ① [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ② Type in host description. The host description has a limit of 24 characters; this can be a combination of letters, digits, underscores, hyphens and spaces. This explanation only affects the Windows client. Interface The Network interface’s IP properties are specified. During system c[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ② If ‘Manual IP Setting’ above has been checked, fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, default gateway and DNS address. ∙ IP address: Enter desired IP address. ∙ Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask that suits the current network environment. ∙ Default Gateway: Define the outgoing[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 0 Workgroup/Domain Set up a workgroup and domains that the Windows network supports. This will allow for access to the LG NAS shared folder in Windows. In addition to this, the LG NAS domain service supports a Windows Active Directory, enabling the import of existing user information, with eas[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 1 Date & Time Set up the system time. The accurate time display of the files uploaded to the sharing folder and accurate time display of the log file must match the current a Date and Time Setup ② ① ① To manually set date and time, click on the ‘Edit’ button ② Local time will b[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  NTP Setup The Network Time Protocol (NTP) periodically aligns itself with an external time server to obtain and synchronize itself with accurate time. This accurate time should continuously activate the NTP. To use the Default Time Server, refer to pool.ntp.org server time.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Mail Notification To use Mail Notification, the LG NAS usage amount can be periodically checked. Registration information and results will be sent to users subsequent to their new registration. ① To configure the mail notification, click on the ‘Edit’ button ② To use it check ‘Di[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ④ SMTP Authentication: When sending mail, dependant on the mail server, login may be required. In the case of own mail server, the SMTP Authentication must be activated. (e.g. Smtp.Webmail SMTP servers such as yahoo.com perform certification processes. Refer to the user webmail service h[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Volume Array Configuration This page displays information pertaining to existing state and size of the volume of the LG NAS. Configuration is possible through the volume name, configuration disk, RAID level, volume state and capacity. 1) Name The name will be divided into a maximum of 4, i[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ) Capacity (Used/Total) The amount used and total capacity of volume are displayed. The percentage of capacity used (Used/Total) is indicated by the bar on left and full capacity (Total) is indicated by the bar on the right. ∙ Note 1) Total storage represents total available storage, [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Volume create Clicking the ‘Create’ icon opens the create window and can create the volume determining the RAID level, and is also dependant on the number of selected HDDs. The LG NAS supports JBOD, RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10, and single disk. Select the optimum RAID level according t[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Power Settings related to power for the LG NAS can be adjusted (Hibernation, UPS and System Shutdown).[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Hibernation Setup When the volumes of LG NAS have not been accessed for a given amount of time, all the LG NAS hard disks will enter standby mode and minimize consumption of electricity. In this hibernation state, accessing volumes will cause the LG NAS’s HDD to wake up gradually, taking[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 0 UPS Power Setting An external UPS is effective for sudden power stoppages. When connecting an external UPS to the LG NAS, confirm the actions of the UPS. ① Click on the ‘Edit’ button to configure UPS ② Check ‘Enable’ to activate UPS, or ‘Disable’ to deactivate. When selecting[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 1 ④ Decide whether to maintain UPS power when LG NAS shuts down due to unexpected power cut. * If another device is connected to UPS, Please do not turn off UPS but keep the power on. ⑤ Click on the ‘Apply’ button to enter changes to the LG NAS. Click on the ‘Cancel’ button to disc[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Language Setting The web menu indicates a language selection capability. ① Click on the ‘Edit’ button to set language. ② Select a desired language out of Korean, English, French, Spanish, and German and click on the ‘Apply’ button. *Client language: Select the language that fit[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Firmware LG NAS firmware settings can be changed (Upgrade, Initialization, Configuration and Backup/Restore). Upgrade LG NAS system and Blu-ray Driver firmware can be downloaded from the product web site, and can be used for upgrading. Systems with a fire wall do not allow upgrades to be i[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  1) System Firmware Upgrade ① Verify connection to the Internet and download system firmware for the LG NAS from the product site linked below. http://www.lge.com ② Select the system firmware downloaded from the product site. ③ Install selected system formware to the LG NAS. ④ When [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Initialization LG NAS initialization function. Clicking on the ‘Initialization’ will Initialize the system * Caution must be taken when changing the settings, for post Initialization all-user information and data will be deleted * Initialization will take about 10 minutes[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Configuration Backup <Backup> Save the current user configuration. * 5 backup files can be saved at maximum. <Restore> ① Select the backup file of the time point to restore. ② Click on the ‘Restore’ button and reconfigure the user configuration.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  LG NAS Share Management This function allows you to create users and groups as well as folders, and hence change settings for their access authorization. User Current registered users appear, so new users can be created and registered user information can be modified or deleted.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Create User ① Click on the ‘Create User’ button. ② Enter user ID. User ID cannot be overlapped. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ③ Enter user password. ④ Enter user password again for confirmation. ⑤ Enter user’s name. ⑥ User description can be added. ⑦ Enter user e-mail As long[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Edit User Entering editing mode by clicking on the user name in the registered user list, with the exception of the ID, all user information can be alterd Group Current registered groups are displayed. Groups can be created and deleted, as well as the addition or removal of users in regist[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 0 Creating a New Group ① Click on the ‘Create New Group’ button. ② Enter group name. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ③ Enter group description. ④ Select user to be added to the group by clicking on the corresponding checkbox. To remove a user from the group, deselect the user by clicking on the th[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 1 Folder Current registered folders are displayed. A folder can be created/changed/deleted for file sharing and/or authorization settings access changed to the created folder.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Create New Folder ① Click on the ‘Add Folder’ button. ② Enter the shared folder name. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ③ Enter folder description. ④ Set the volume where the folder will be created if there is more than one. ⑤ Decide whether to permit folder sharing through[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Folder Attributes By clicking on the folder name in the registered folder list, with the exception of the folder name, all its information can be altered Blu-ray (CD/DVD/BD) The built in Blu-ray Drive allows direct copy of data from discs to LG NAS. Furthermore, secondary backup of data us[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Disc Data Copy Storage of disc data using the LG NAS is a data disc copy function. ① Insert the data disc in to the Blu-ray Drive and press the ‘Next’ button. If the disc is completely recognized, it will appear as ‘Data Disc’ on the ‘Media Type’ cell. i) If the disc loading [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Disc Image Backup The disc information from the Blu-ray Drive is stored on the LG NAS as an image file (*.iso, *.cue, *.bin). For Data Discs, files with extension iso are created, and for Audio and Video CDs, files with extensions cue and bin respectively are created. For copy-protected di[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Burning Burning the LG NAS data to disc is possible using the Blu-ray Drive.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Burn Disc Burning LG NAS files to disc is possible. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ <Button functions> ∙ : Moves to upper folder. ∙ : Refreshes the current folder ∙ : Files or folders selected on the left window are sent to the right window to organize a list for recording. ∙ : Deletes s[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Burn Image The image file of the disc used to save LG NAS data can be burnt to disc. ② ③ ④ ① ① Go to the folder where the intended is located ② Selecting an image file to record ③ Click on the ‘Refresh’ button and confirm that disc writing is possible as indicated in the [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Scheduling Backup & Restore Saving data to the LG NAS through the Blu-ray drive, allows for backup and restoration of disc data. cheduling Backup Creation, Removal and deletion of scheduled backup from the scheduling backup list are possible. The scheduled backup is placed in the folde[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 0 <Create New Backup Schedule> ① To create a Scheduling Backup Task, click on the ‘Create’. ② Input name. ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ③ Input content description. ④ Select the folder on the LG NAS to back up from. ⑤ Choose the backup cycle frequency: Daily, Week[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 1 ⑥ Specify the backup time. ⑦ Select the Backup Method The backup is configured by the file unit back up, and a set of incremental back ups, as well as a full backup are available. In executing a backup, a new folder is produced with name in the form of ‘Yyyymmddhhmmss’, where the fol[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Restore The specified file or folder can be restored in the LG NAS from the back up disc. Fixed folders (/Share/Restore) can be restored: when restoring, standard date and time will be used in the folder name, and the folder shall be restored. For example, “081027_162040”. Restoration [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Service DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Using DDNS and connecting the LG NAS externally by domain name is possible. To record and connect the server IP address to the in the case of using a fixed IP is possible, though the DDNS allows for a convenient connection in a dynamic IP environment, where IP ch[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  Network Server Access to the LG NAS through FTP or AFP is configured with this function. * For router use, the router settings need to be changed. Please refer to port- forwarding of DMZ settings in the router’s manual. FTP An FTP offers a handy environment when accessing LG NAS on the I[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ② Input the user name and password and login ③ Look at the sharing folder. Folders and files can be managed via drag and drop, allowing for name change and delete. Depending on the local network environment, use of the firewall in the FTP server may be prohibited. For FTP server proble[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  * AFP is available within networks with the installed LG NAS, but not for external access without network setting changes due to firewall and other restrictions. * If there are no special reasons Windows Sharing is recommended, as the Mac OS X basically supports Windows Folder Sharing Netw[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  1) Windows users ① In the web menu go to “Enable” to connect the network printer, after which an LG NAS printer icon appears. ② Doubling clicking on the icon shows the progress of the printer driver installation. For installation issues refer to the printer manual. ③ If installat[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ③ Click on Add.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators)  ④ Hold the alt key down while clicking on More Printers.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 100 ⑤ In the pop up window: i) Select Advanced.* ii) Select Windows Printer via SAMBA.[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 101 iii) Input the printer URI. The form name is smb: /LG NAS IP/printer. The printer name can be found in the Device Configuration(device config)/ USB Printer page. iv) In Printer Model, select Generic. v) Click Add. * By pressing the alt key while clicking on More Printers, a range of printers [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 iTunes Using the iTunes services and recreating music files stored to the LG NAS through PC/Mac iTunes programs is possible. Music does not affect the PC/Mac storage space as transfer is done through streaming. ① For required use, select ‘Enable’ for iTunes Streaming Service. ② Set [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 USB Sync This function enables data transfer between USB devices, memory cards or external e-SATA devices and the LG NAS. *Note: Some particular devices may require an adapter. (For a compatible memory card list, please refer to the homepage, http://www.lge.com. Use of an incompatible devic[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ 1 6 1 7 1 8 ⑤ The task name is saved. ⑥ The task information description is specified. ⑦ The selected device’s unique ID is displayed. ID specific to the manufacturer information, product information, etc, are displayed. ⑧ The port with [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 - Backup date folder: Executes incremental back up from original file backup date. A backup folder is created with a name in the form “yyyymmdd” according to the folder’s original creation date. ⑭ Select the Backup Method - Incremental: From the last back up and onwards, all informa[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 - Copy: The original data can be synchronized. The backup target basic folder name is created from the “Device ID”. The backup is saved in the original file folder. A B C A B C 1  A B + C D Delete B + D A C - One: The basic function is commensurate to the ‘Copy’ option. Informati[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 USB Sync Setting The current task list is indicated and tasks may be created, edited, deleted or synched. ∙ Clicking on the ‘Create’ button allows for a new task to be created. ∙ If the task name is selected, and the ‘Delete’ button is clicked, the task is deleted. ∙ If the li[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 e-SATA This function enables data transfer between external e-SATA devices and the LG NAS. The LG NAS folders are displayed on the left window and folder structure of e-SATA devices on the right. <Button Functions> ∙ : Moves to upper folder. ∙ : Refreshes the current folder ∙ : [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 10 USB / Memory Card This function enables data transfer between USB devices, memory cards and the LG NAS. <Button functions> ∙ : Moves to upper folder. ∙ : Refreshes the current folder ∙ : Deletes selected files or folders. ∙ : Copies selected LG NAS folders/files to USB device [...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 110 Information This shows network, volume, device status of the LG NAS and information about system log, connection log and self-diagnosis. Status LG NAS Network, Volume and external Device state can be viewed. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ① Mac Address, IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server, Et[...]

. LG NAS Web Menu Use (for LG NAS administrators) 111 Log The LG NAS service history can be displayed/saved. ③ ④ ⑤ ① ② ① The system use history can be viewed ② The share folder use history can be viewed ③ The FTP use history can be viewed. ④ The diagnosis is und and the result can be viewed - The service code for proper functio[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 . LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) The LG NAS supports possible web menu remote connections. The LG NAS web menu can be called from the user’s LG NAS. In the case that the LG NAS is linked to the network and uses a valid IP address, the LG NAS settings can be changed through the web browser[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 LG NAS usage The LG NAS administrator and user menus can both be used through the web. The user supports the mobile synchronization function that can easily store information that uses the Blu-ray drive for the mobile device data. Express setup menu To facilitate the LG NAS set up the upper web menu [...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 ② Click the “Mobile Sync” button at the bottom of the page. ③ port is indicated as the LG NAS recognizes the connecting device. Select device to be configured for sync and click on the ‘Setting’ button. ④ Name, respective file/folder, Sync method, Frequency log etc can be set up. For se[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 ② Click on the ‘OK’ button. ③ Input ID and password, then click on the ‘Log On’ button ④ The LG NAS shared folder will display. * Contact the LG NAS administrator if you cannot use FTP Explorer.[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 Changing user passwords ① Click the ‘Info’ button at the upper left. This will display the current user information. ② Click the ‘Edit’ button to the right of the page. ③ Enter the edited information and click the “OK” button. Help By clicking the ‘Help’ button at the top right,[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 Blu-ray(CD/DVD/BD) The built in Blu-ray Drive allows direct copy of data from discs to the LG NAS. Furthermore, secondary backup of data using the Blu-ray drive makes data management safer and more efficient. Storing Reading disc data from the Blu-ray drive is an LG NAS storage function.[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 Disc Data Copy - Writing Disc Data to the LG NAS Storage of disc data using the LG NAS is a data disc copy function. ① Insert the data disc in to the Blu-ray Drive and press the ‘Next’ button. If the disc is completely recognized, it will appear as ‘Data disc’ on the ‘Media Type’ cell. [...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 Disc Image Backup The disc information from the Blu-ray Drive is stored on the LG NAS as an image file (*.iso, *.cue, *.bin). For Data Discs, files with extension iso are created, and for Audio and Video CDs, files with extensions cue and bin respectively are created. For copy-protected disks, image [...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 10 Burning Burning the LG NAS data to disc is possible using the Blu-ray Drive.[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 11 Burn Disc Burning LG NAS files to disc is possible. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ <Button functions> ∙ : Moves to upper folder. ∙ : Refreshes the current folder ∙ : Files or folders selected on the left window are sent to the right window to organize a list for recording. ∙ : Deletes selected fil[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 ⑥ At the end of the burning process, the tray ejects and the disc can be removed. * By clicking on the ‘Erase Disc’ button, re-writable discs can be initialized. This action will delete all the existing data. Burn Image The image file of the disc used to save LG NAS data can be burnt to disc.[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 Mobile Device & Sync This function enables data transfer between USB devices, memory cards or external e-SATA devices and the LG NAS. *Note: Some particular devices may require an adapter. (For a compatible memory card list, please refer to the homepage, http://www.lge.com. Use of an incompatib[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 Current USB List USB device and memory card lists on the NAS are displayed. <Backup Configuration Procedures> ① Connect a USB device or memory card to the LG NAS. * On the back panel of the LG NAS there are 2 USB ports, on the front panel of the LG NAS there is 1 USB port and 1 memory slot.[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ 1 6 1 7 1 8 ⑤ The task name is saved. ⑥ The task information description is specified. ⑦ The selected device’s unique ID is displayed. ID specific to the manufacturer information, product information, etc, are displayed. ⑧ The port with the devi[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 ⑮ Select the Backup Method. - Incremental: From the last back up and onwards, all information is added to the original data. File date and back up date folders are created according to the prescribed method. A B C A B C A B C 1  A B + C D Delete B + D - Full: The whole original file is backed [...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 - Copy: The original data can be synchronized. The backup target basic folder name is created from the “Device ID”. The backup is saved in the original file folder. A B C A B C 1  A B + C D Delete B + D A C - One: The basic function is commensurate to the ‘Copy’ option. Information delet[...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 USB Sync Setting The current task list is indicated and tasks may be created, edited, deleted or synched. ∙ Clicking on the ‘Create’ button allows for a new task to be created. ∙ If the task name is selected, and the ‘Delete’ button is clicked, the task is deleted. ∙ If the task name [...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 1 e-SATA This function enables data transfer between external e-SATA devices and the LG NAS. The LG NAS folders are displayed on the left window and folder structure of e-SATA devices on the right. <Button Functions> ∙ : Moves to upper folder. ∙ : Refreshes the current folder ∙ : Deletes [...]

. LG NAS web menu usage (Regular users) 10 USB / Memory Card This function controls file input/output of USB devices or memory cards attached to the LG NAS. <Button functions> ∙ : Moves to upper folder. ∙ : Refreshes the current folder ∙ : Deletes selected files or folders. ∙ : Copies selected LG NAS folders/files to USB device [...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 11 . LG NAS use via network drive The file sharing service is the most important function in the LG NAS. This section pertains to Windows, Mac, Linux OS, which are explained in reference to their use with the LG NAS network drive. Accessing the LG NAS data in Windows OS For Windows users, observe the followin[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 Windows OS “Execute” function use Clicking on “Execute” in the Windows OS can start a new menu with inputting the IP Address to the LG NAS can be accessed. For information pertaining to the IP address, refer to <IP Setup> Windows File Sharing Use. Open the web browser and input 『IP addre[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 Post server connection, network drive set up If there is a connection to the LG NAS, all sharing folders are registered. If settings involve the network drive using the “Tools > Map Network Drive…”, future connection to the LG NAS server becomes more convenient.[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 MAC OS connection MAC users can connect to the LG NAS by methods such as explained below. “Server connect” function use The LG NAS sharing folder can be added to the Mac server list on the desk top. The connection order is as follows. ① Select “Connect to server” after clicking on “Go” at menu[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 ② At the server address field, input the LG NAS IP address 『smb://IP Address』, and click the “Connect” button. If the LG NAS IP address is not known, refer to <PC Application Usage> or <IP Setup> . ③ Click on the “OK” button in the LG NAS folder list usage volume (e.g. BD_Drive o[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 ④ Input the log in ID and password and click on the ‘OK’ button. The initial settings are as follows: ID: admin, password: admin. * For security, changing administrator password is advised. ⑤ Hence open the share folder and the share folder will appear on the desk top.[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 Linux OS access LG NAS supports Windows, MAC, and Linux OS, through the NFS service. The Linux system connection is as follows. Hereinafter Red Hat will be refered to. ① Click on the menu bar and then select ‘network’. ② Click on “Windows Network” and if “workgroup” is selected, the connecte[...]

. LG NAS use via network drive 1 ③ If the LG-NAS is selected, the LG NAS folder list will be displayed. Select the volume to be used (e.g. BD_Drive or n4b1). ④ If the ID and passwords are inputted then connection to the LG NAS is allowed. Initial default information is ID: admin, password: admin. * For security, changing administrator [...]

. LG NAS maintenance 1 . LG NAS maintenance This section explains about general LG NAS maintenance and self-diagnosis. LG NAS shut down/reboot The following steps pertain to server shut down/reboot. ① Inform all connected users to save files in operation and stop use of the LG NAS. ② Open the administrator web page, and go to the ?[...]

. LG NAS maintenance 10 Administrator password and network set up initialization Open the administration web menu and go to the ‘Initialization’ tab of the ‘System > Firmware’ menu. Following the explanation, push the ‘Initialization’ button and initialize the default system values. Warning: As this time all registered user inf[...]

. LG NAS maintenance 11 Self-diagnosis execution. The LG NAS, by virtue of built in self-diagnosis mode, helps users easily recognize and handle problems arising on the server. ① When the LG NAS encounters a problem while powering on and running, it automatically displays self-diagnosis result on the LSC as follows (xx: system error code, y[...]

. LG NAS maintenance 1 System failure or malfunction If the LG NAS encountering a problem after powering on is envisages, or after running ‘Self-diagnosis’ on the administrator web as stated above in section 7.4, Follow the steps below. ① For technician’s reference, write down the error code appearing on the LCD ‘[SVC_CODE xx_yy][...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 . RAID trouble shooting The LG NAS RAID configuration is abnormal when error messages appear, hence resort to another solution: To avoid data obstacles, perform a back up first. 1. RAID configuration error checkup ∙ Confirm whether there is an error on the RAID configuration: ① On the System > Volume pag[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 If the RAID configuration is RAID5 and more than one HDD has an error, the RAID cannot be reconfigured, thus volumes need to be reallocated. In this case, no data can be recovered.  . Problem solutions Remove the HDD that has an error and connect a new hard drive (e.g.: HDD 1), then the RAID reconfiguration wil[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 ② Error is due to the existing HDD. a If the RAID configuration is RAID1, choose between each of the following. ∙ Back up the volume data on another storage device. Next, reconfigure the volume. ∙ Format the newly connected HDD. Data in the volume where the problem has occurred should be backed up by the adm[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 Appendix A Volume Construction & RAID Configuration This section describes volume configuration and supported RAID level. When configuring volume using RAID, the use of Disks of the same manufacturer and capacity is recommended to maximize stability and efficiency of configuration. In the case that the Disks d[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 ∙ RAID1 mirroring volumes Data can be exactly replicated to the Disk through this technique. If one Disk becomes damaged in the volume, data can be efficiently transferred, saved and backed up to another configured Disk. The volume’s storage capacity is equal to that of the smallest Disk in the RAID1, as the d[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 ∙ RAID0 striping volume The Disks are configured in parallel so that they are all being used at once to store data, as if they were one Disk in summation. Because the data is saved to each Disk in parallel, many files of low capacity are read simultaneously but with superior efficiency. Many low capacity files a[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 ∙ JBOD Linear volume The Disks are configured in series so that they are all being used at once to store data, as if they were one Disk in summation. The volume’s storage capacity can be maximized, as the data is stored to the Disks in sequence. Data must not be written in the event of a damaged Disk to safegu[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 10 ∙ RAID Parity volume The Disks are configured in parallel so as to all be used at once to store data; parity (P) suggests that when the Disk is damaged the system will not be affected, which is the system that the volume uses. At least 3 Disks are needed as well as parity save capacity of 1 Disk, thus 1 Disk ca[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 11 ∙ RAID10 Mirroring & striping volumes In relation to the volume configuring techniques RAID1 and RAID0, the Disks are configured 2 at a time by RAID1, followed by the configured set being associated by RAID0 and hence the volume as a whole is configured. With more than 4 Disks present, configuration occurs in [...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 Appendix B Technical Support LG NAS provides dedicated online support and customer service via instant messenger. You can contact us by the following means: -. Online Support : http://www.lgservice.com LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc, 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A or http://www.lgusa.com LG Electronic[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 Appendix C Open source software notice The following GPL executables and LGP libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: ∙ u-boot ∙ Linux kernel 2.6 ∙ Busybox ∙ apcupsd ∙ ascii-3.8 ∙ bash-2.05b ∙ cdrkit ∙ dosfstools ∙ dvdbackup ∙ e2fspro[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 ∙ logrotate ∙ inadyn ∙ shadow LGPL LIBRARIES: ∙ Glibc ∙ libexif LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling upon e-mail request to LG Electronics at: opensource@lge.com This [...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 This product includes other open source software. ∙ Copyright (c) 2004 by Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. (“ISC”) ∙ Copyright (c) 1996-2003 by Internet Software Consortium ∙ Copyright 1998-2008 The OpenLDAP Foundation ∙ Portions Copyright 1998-2008 Kurt D. Zeilenga. ∙ Portions Copyright 1998-2006 N[...]

. RAID trouble shooting 1 Appendix D Compatible/Recommended Device List Recommendation hard disk list The following is a list of hard disks possibly compatible with the LG NAS. The following hard disks are recommended. In the case of using hard disks not recommended by LG Electronics, malfunctions in the LG NAS can occur. For updated hard [...]

This device strictly complies by the rules and regulations of MIC, governing emission of electromagnetic waves (B grade), and can be used in any area in the household.[...]