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General| Drive Bays | 2 |
|---|---|
| Flash Memory | 512 MB |
| Drive Interface | SATA II |
| Product Type | NAS |
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, JBOD |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD |
| Network Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| eSATA Ports | 1 |
| Protocols | CIFS, AFP, FTP, HTTP, NFS |
| Operating System | ZyXEL firmware |
Provides an overview of the main features and applications of the NSA.
Details regarding the two internal hard disk bays in 2-bay NSA models.
Details regarding the single internal hard disk bay in 1-bay NSA models.
Instructions for using the COPY/SYNC button to copy or synchronize files.
Instructions for using the RESET button to restore NSA's default settings.
Introduces the NAS Starter Utility for finding, setting up, and managing the NSA.
Explains how to start the NAS Starter Utility and its initial discovery process.
Describes the NAS Seeker screen for viewing discovered NSAs on the network.
Details the main screen of the NAS Starter Utility after selecting an NSA.
Explains how to log into the NSA's file directory using Windows Explorer.
Instructions on using zPilot to drag and drop files from a computer to the NSA.
Guides on adding the NSA as a network drive in Windows Explorer.
Explains how to access administration screens to manage the NSA.
Instructions for changing NSA's server name, time zone, IP address, and other settings.
Overview of the zCloud app for accessing NSA media files from mobile devices.
Step-by-step guide to connecting the zCloud app to the NSA Media Server.
Describes how to browse NSA's published music files via the zCloud app.
Describes how to browse NSA's published photos via the zCloud app.
Describes how to browse NSA's published video files via the zCloud app.
Instructions for uploading music, photo, or video files from a mobile device to the NSA.
Explains how to access media files downloaded from the NSA to a mobile device.
Overview of accessing the NSA web configurator and its screens.
Guides on connecting to the NSA's web configurator via different methods.
Instructions to access the NSA using the NAS Starter Utility.
Instructions to access the NSA using a web browser and its server name.
Details on logging into the NSA web configurator using default or custom credentials.
Overview of the Playzone Home screen and its accessible features.
Describes the Media Server screens for viewing and playing media files.
Explains the 'Now Playing' screen for controlling music playback and progress.
Details on viewing photo EXIF data and location information in Google Maps.
Instructions on how to display photos as a slideshow in the Playzone.
Guides on using the File Browser to manage files and folders on the NSA.
Details on configuring share settings, including name, volume, and access rights.
Explains the rules and limitations for naming shares and folders.
Describes the Application Zone for enabling, disabling, or pausing NSA applications.
Guides on changing Playzone settings and account passwords.
Explains how to access the advanced administration screens via Administrator Login.
Describes the global icons and labels visible across most administration screens.
Explains the navigation panel's screen links for accessing different NSA settings.
Describes the main window that displays the selected screen from the navigation panel.
Explains the message text box for displaying status messages during NSA configuration.
Explains common icons used across various NSA configuration screens.
Provides an example of accessing NSA shares via Windows Explorer.
Provides an overview of the tutorials available for using the NSA.
Guides on how to see the NSA in a Windows 7 home or work network.
Troubleshooting steps when the NSA icon does not appear in the network.
Details the options available when right-clicking the NSA's icon.
Guides on how to view the NSA in a Windows 7 network map.
Instructions on playing NSA media files using Windows Media Player.
Explains how to manage the NSA from the Windows 7 Devices and Printers folder.
Details on creating and using a desktop shortcut for the NSA.
Step-by-step guide to creating a volume in a 2-bay NSA.
Instructions for creating a RAID 1 volume for data recovery.
Guide on using the Migrate button to convert a JBOD volume to RAID 1.
Instructions to create an internal volume using the button.
Step-by-step guide to creating a volume in a 1-bay NSA.
Instructions for creating a RAID 1 volume on a 1-bay NSA.
Guide on using the Migrate button to create a RAID 1 volume.
Instructions to create a SATA volume on the NSA.
Guide to creating a PC Compatible Volume for external hard disk use.
How to check files in a PC Compatible Volume after configuration.
Step-by-step instructions for deleting a volume from the NSA.
Introduction to file sharing tutorials for the NSA.
Detailed guide on creating new user accounts for NSA access.
Instructions for creating a new share and setting access rights.
Guide on creating groups for managing user access to shares.
How to map an NSA share to a Windows network drive for file transfer.
Instructions for accessing an NSA share using FTP client.
Guide on browsing and accessing files via the Web Configurator.
Tutorial covering downloading files from the Internet using the NSA.
Instructions on copying and pasting download links into the Download Service.
Guide on installing a browser plugin to capture download links.
Instructions on using the link capture browser plugin for download service.
How to set download period and P2P settings for the Download Service.
Guide on subscribing to download service notifications via RSS feed.
Tutorial on using broadcatching to download digital content from Internet feeds.
Instructions on setting up the NSA as a print server for network sharing.
Tutorial on copying files and auto-uploading photos to Flickr.
Tutorial on automatically uploading files from NSA to a remote FTP server.
Guides on configuring security for NSA Web Configurator sessions using SSL.
Steps to customize the NSA's self-signed CA certificate.
Guide on downloading and installing a customized SSL certificate.
Instructions for enabling HTTPS security for Web Configurator sessions.
Guide on using FTP over Explicit TLS/SSL for secure FTP transfers.
Tutorial on accessing the NSA on Mac OS X using Finder.
Details on using the Finder window to locate the NSA.
Instructions on using the Finder's Go menu to connect to the NSA.
Guide on using the BackupPlanner application for file backups.
Step-by-step guide to creating an archive backup job.
Instructions for creating a synchronization backup job.
Guide on restoring files from an archive backup job.
Instructions on restoring files when backup jobs cannot be used.
Overview of the Status screen, the first advanced administration screen.
Details on accessing and understanding the NSA's Status screen.
Overview of features within the system setting screens.
Highlights key tasks like firmware upgrades and package installations.
Information on Package Management and supported applications.
Instructions for upgrading the NSA firmware.
Guide to downloading and installing applications via Package Management.
How to check detailed information about installed NSA packages.
Instructions for configuring the NSA's server and workgroup names.
Guide to setting the NSA's date, time, and time zone.
Overview of managing volumes and disks, both internal and external.
Information about SATA, eSATA, USB disks, volumes, and storage methods.
Describes the Storage screen for creating and editing volumes.
Details restrictions and procedures for replacing disks in RAID volumes.
Explains the Storage > Volume screen for managing internal and external volumes.
Describes the classifications for the status of a volume (Healthy, Degraded, Down).
Step-by-step guide to creating a new NSA internal disk drive volume.
Instructions for editing a volume's name via the Storage > Edit screen.
Guide on scanning a volume for errors and automatically repairing them.
Step-by-step guide to creating a new NSA external disk drive volume.
Information on connecting and supporting file systems for USB storage devices.
Provides background information on storage topics like Volumes and RAID.
Technical background on RAID levels and their application on the NSA.
Guidance on selecting a storage method based on disk count and volume needs.
Theoretical background on JBOD and RAID levels used on the NSA.
Overview of network configuration screens and TCP/IP, PPPoE settings.
Highlights tasks like configuring IP addresses, UPnP, PPPoE, and Telnet.
Explanation of IP Address, DNS Server Address, and PPPoE concepts.
Guide to configuring NSA's dynamic/static IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.
Instructions for configuring UPnP port mapping for WAN access to NSA services.
Explains the importance of static IP addresses for UPnP and NAT mappings.
Discusses the security implications of using UPnP's automated nature.
Introduces NSA services (CIFS, FTP, HTTP) that can use UPnP for Internet access.
Detailed steps for configuring UPnP Port Mapping settings.
Guide to configuring PPPoE settings for a direct Internet connection.
Instructions for enabling or disabling Telnet access to the NSA.
Overview of features in the Application screens for file sharing and downloading.
Lists key applications like FTP Server, Media Server, and Download Service.
Background information on FTP and FTPES protocols for file transfer.
Guide to configuring FTP or FTPES for uploading and downloading files.
Describes the Media Server application for sharing files with media clients.
Instructions for selecting shares to publish for media clients.
Guide to managing Logitech Squeezebox devices connected to the NSA.
Instructions for turning the iTunes server on or off.
Overview of the Download Service screen for managing file downloads from the Internet.
Step-by-step guide to adding a download task for the NSA.
How to set default download locations and the download period.
Details on configuring P2P download settings like port number and bandwidth.
Instructions for enabling or disabling IP filtering for P2P downloads.
Guide on selecting specific files from a torrent for download.
How to view detailed information about a download task.
Instructions for turning web publishing on/off and selecting shares to publish.
Overview of the Broadcatching screen for subscribed channels and content.
Step-by-step guide to adding a broadcatching channel by subscribing to a feed.
Instructions for editing a broadcatching channel's download and delete policies.
Guide to viewing and managing the NSA's list of printers and print jobs.
Instructions for changing the name the NSA uses for a connected printer.
Explains how to use the Copy/Sync button for file transfer between USB and NSA.
Provides technical background information on chapter topics.
Background on media server features for sharing files on a network.
Background on the NSA's download service for Internet file downloads.
Information on the link capture browser plugin for adding URLs to download service.
Guide on subscribing to download service notifications using RSS feeds.
Discusses security measures for P2P downloads, including firewall usage.
Example demonstrating how to configure Web Publishing for a share.
Background on web publishing shares for network access without login.
Lists popular broadcatching channel guide websites.
Background on using the NSA as a print server for network sharing.
Background on copying files between USB devices and the NSA.
Explains how file synchronization works between devices and the NSA.
Overview of features that can be added to the NSA by installing packages.
Lists various packages like SMART, DyDNS, NFS, and eMule.
Screen to view NSA hard disk statistics and monitor performance.
Displays brief summary information about the hard disk vendor and capacity.
Displays detailed information about the hard disk attributes and status.
Guide to enable and configure Dynamic DNS (DyDNS) settings.
Instructions for enabling and configuring Network File System (NFS) settings.
Screen to add or edit an NFS share, including access rights.
View active NFS sessions and connected users.
Configure the NSA to accept syslog logs from syslog clients.
Configure the NSA to accept log files from TFTP clients.
Screens to manage the eMule application for P2P file sharing.
Instructions for configuring the eMule server settings.
Screen to add a server for the eMule application.
Screen to edit a server for the eMule application.
View server details, including status, IP address, and speeds.
View tasks like completed, downloading, and shared tasks in eMule.
Instructions to add a download task (ED2K link) to eMule.
Configure eMule settings like ports, download/upload rates, and peer connections.
Enable or disable IP filtering to prevent access to malicious networks/IPs.
View a list of files currently being downloaded by the NSA in eMule.
View detailed information about an eMule task, including status and progress.
Search for files on eMule server using keywords and parameters.
Configure pyLoad to manage downloads, including one-click hosting sites.
Guide to installing and setting up ownCloud for file storage and sharing.
Instructions for installing Polkast for secure media server access.
Guide to synchronizing NSA user folders with Google Drive cloud storage.
Screen to synchronize NSA shares/folders with Google Drive accounts.
Steps to link an NSA user account with a Google account.
Set how often the NSA synchronizes with Google Drive.
Instructions for backing up folders to Memopal online backup service.
Overview of Backup and Restore screens for data protection.
Use this screen to create and customize scheduled backup jobs.
Specify job information and backup type (Archive, Synchronization).
Specify backup source location and target storage location.
Specify compression, encryption, and purge policies for backup jobs.
Specify the schedule for the backup job.
Screen to edit an existing backup job's attributes.
Edit job settings including name, description, and backup type.
Edit the schedule for an existing backup job.
Screen to restore previous backups made with the NSA.
Select a previous backup job to restore to the NSA.
Select the archive location and the restore point for the backup.
Select the folder where the archive you want to restore is located.
Screen to restore previous backups from internal, external, or remote NSAs.
Select the restore source, whether remote NSA or internal/external volume.
Select the restore point (job name and restore time) for the backup.
Select the specific files or folders to restore from the backup.
Set the restore target location and start the restore process.
Provides technical background information on chapter topics like S.M.A.R.T.
Describes common S.M.A.R.T. attributes for monitoring hard disk reliability.
Overview of the Auto Upload screens for media files.
Highlights tasks like uploading photos/videos to Flickr/YouTube and FTP servers.
Background information on FTP and FTPES protocols for file transfer.
Screen to upload photos and videos to Flickr and YouTube accounts.
Instructions for configuring auto upload settings for Flickr.
Instructions for configuring auto upload settings for YouTube.
Feature to upload files stored in the NSA to FTP servers.
Screen to add or edit an FTP server entry for auto upload.
Configure general settings for the FTP Uploadr feature.
Overview of Dropbox for file synchronization and sharing.
Screen to log the NSA into a Dropbox account for file sync.
Guides on using Drop2NAS and zDownload folders for file management.
Explains how the NSA uses the Drop2NAS folder for file transfer.
Describes how the NSA uses the zDownload folder for *.torrent files.
Overview of Time Machine backup system and using NSA as backup volume.
Screen to enable Time Machine support and designate backup share.
Steps to set up Time Machine on Mac to use NSA for backup.
Introduces the Users screens for creating and managing accounts.
Highlights tasks like displaying users, adding/editing accounts, and user info.
Screen to display and manage user accounts created on the NSA.
Describes the user icons for administrator and user accounts.
Screen to create or edit a NSA user account with password.
Explains the rules and limitations for creating NSA usernames.
Screen to display user information like space usage and group membership.
Overview of the Groups screens for creating and managing groups.
Highlights tasks like displaying groups, adding/editing groups.
Screen to create and manage groups on the NSA.
Screen to create or edit a NSA group.
Explains the rules and limitations for creating NSA group names.
Overview of shares as access permissions mapped to specific folders.
Highlights tasks like navigating shares, adding/editing shares, and recycle bins.
Screen listing all shares created on the NSA.
Screen to create or edit a share, including its properties.
Configure share access rights for users/groups using Advanced settings.
Explains access rights for Public and ANONYMOUS shares.
Screen to configure and clean up items in all recycle bins.
Details on how recycle bins help recover deleted files and folders.
Instructions for setting the interval to clear recycle bin contents.
Screen to create folders, upload, and edit files within a share.
Guide on how to move or copy files to another share.
Overview of Maintenance screens for managing system configurations.
Highlights tasks like configuring power, logs, configuration backup, SSL, and shutdown.
Screen to manage power settings for the NSA.
Specific notes regarding power management for the NSA-310 model.
Instructions to configure power schedules for turn on, off, or reboot.
Screen to display and manage NSA system logs.
Configure email alerts for logs and schedule alert delivery.
Enable and configure email alerts for NSA logs.
Select alert types and schedule when the NSA sends email alerts.
Enable the syslog server and select categories for log reports.
Screen to backup or restore NSA configuration settings.
Configure HTTPS, create, or upload a public key certificate.
Steps to adjust the NSA's public key certificate settings.
Screen to turn off the NSA or perform a software restart.
Provides technical background information on chapter topics.
Information on different log categories like Users, Shares, Services, System.
Information on log severity levels ranging from 0 (most severe) to 6 (informational).
Provides examples of log messages categorized by CLASS and SEVERITY.
Compares data protection methods and explains backup software usage.
Summarizes various ways to protect data on the NSA.
Guide to backing up and restoring NSA configurations.
Overview of common problems and categories for troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting issues related to power, hardware, connections, and LEDs.
Troubleshooting steps for when the NAS Starter Utility cannot discover the NSA.
Troubleshooting issues related to NSA login and access problems.
How to enable safe ActiveX controls scripting in Internet Explorer for web configurator.
Troubleshooting steps when unable to access the NSA or its shares.
Troubleshooting steps for when users cannot access the NSA shares.
Troubleshooting common issues with external USB drives.
Information on how to check the NSA's firmware version.
Troubleshooting steps for transferring files to and from the NSA.
Troubleshooting network-related issues, including access rights and printer connectivity.
Troubleshooting when feature screens do not display due to lack of internal volume.
Troubleshooting common issues with media server functions.
Troubleshooting issues with download service and broadcatching.
Troubleshooting issues when web-published shares are inaccessible.
Troubleshooting steps when auto upload to Flickr or YouTube fails.
Troubleshooting when packages fail to install.
Troubleshooting common issues with making and running backup jobs.
Troubleshooting steps when Google Drive syncing stops.
Information required when contacting customer support for assistance.
Description of the NSA's LED indicators and their meanings.
Lists the file formats that the NSA media server can publish.
Lists the audio file formats supported by the NSA iTunes Server.
Copyright notice for the publication by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
Legal disclaimers regarding product use, liability, and changes.
Information on FCC Interference Statement and compliance.
Notices regarding modifications and compliance with Canadian standards.
Steps to view product certifications on the ZyXEL website.
Instructions for registering the product online for updates and information.
Information regarding free software licenses used in the firmware package.
Important safety warnings for product usage, installation, and handling.
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