SimpleTech SimpleShare STI-NAS/160 User Manual

SIMPLESHARE
QUICK START
OFFICE STORAGE SERVER
Congratulations on your the SimpleShare purchase.
SimpleShare makes it possible for you to easily add high-
performance storage to your home or small business
network. SimpleShare is ideal for sharing data files, digital
photos, music and games with other users on your local
network. In addition, with SimpleShare, all the users on the
network have instant access to extra storage.
What You Should Have
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.
•
SimpleShare Office Storage Server • NASFinder Quick Setup CD
• AC power adapter • Backup Application CD
• Vertical stand (2) • Quick Start guide (this guide)
• CAT5e Ethernet cable • Warranty card
French and German language versions of this guide are available online. Go to
www.sim pletech.com/support, then click User Guides.
Une version française de ce guide est disponible en ligne. Rendez-vous sur
www.sim pletech.com/support et cliquez sur “User Guides” (Démarrage rapide).
Eine deutsche Version dieses Handbuchs ist online verfügbar. Klicken Sie unter
www.sim pletech.com/support auf “User Guides” (Kurzanleitung).

SimpleTech SimpleShare STI-NAS/160 Specifications

General

Storage Capacity	160GB
Interface	Ethernet
Form Factor	External
Ethernet Standard	10/100 Mbps
Supported Protocols	FTP, HTTP, SMB
Type	Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Compatibility	Windows, Mac

Summary

What You Should Have

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

System Recommendations

Recommended network setup including router and DHCP server for optimal performance.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

VISUAL TOUR

Front Panel Indicators

Explains the status of the Ready (Blue), HDD (Green), and Power (Amber) LEDs on the front.

Device Back Panel Overview

Components and Functions

Details the Power, Reset, USB ports, Network Connector, and Security Slot on the device's back.

YOUR NETWORK

Sample Network Configuration

Illustrates a typical network setup with SimpleShare connected to PCs and other devices.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Network and Power Connections

Guides on connecting the Ethernet cable and AC power adapter to the SimpleShare device.

Expanding Capabilities

Instructions for adding storage or printers via USB ports and using SimpleShare Administrator.

Running NASFinder

Steps to install and run NASFinder for initial setup and configuration of SimpleShare.

ACCESSING SHARED FOLDERS IN WINDOWS

Mapping Shared Folders

How to map a network folder on SimpleShare to a drive letter for easier access in Windows Explorer.

ACCESSING SHARED FOLDERS IN MAC OS

Advanced Configuration Options

Accessing and managing SimpleShare settings via web browser or mapped configuration folder.

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SUPPORT