DSM-G600 Install Guide * It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600. Package Contents Manual and Software...
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DSM-G600 Install Guide Hardware Overview WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LAN LED Solid indicates an Ethernet connection. Blinking indicates traffic at the Ethernet port. Power LED Solid indicates a connection to a good power source.
Connects to your Ethernet network. The LAN port Press to safely remove USB Press to safely remove USB supports Auto MDI/MDI-X, allowing you to connect a drives from the DSM-G600. drives from the DSM-G600. straight-through or crossover cable. USB 2.0 Ports Use these ports to connect USB 2.0 drives.
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DSM-G600 Install Guide Installation Overview D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installing the Hardware DSM-G600 Install Guide Installing the Hardware Unscrew the two screws on the back panel of the DSM-G600 to remove the cover. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE cable connector on your hard drive. Note: Make sure the...
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DSM-G600. Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600. D-Link Systems, Inc.
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During this process, the power LED will blink. Once the power LED is solid, you may then access the web based configuration of the DSM-G600. Do not power the unit off during this process.
Wireless Installation Considerations Wireless Installation Considerations The DSM-G600 lets you access your stored data and media files using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
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URL address box.Then press the Enter or Return key. If you cannot access the DSM-G600 with the DNS name, enter the IP address instead. If a DHCP server is not available, the DSM-G600 will default to an IP address of 192.168.0.100.
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Time Additional settings Click Next. Enter the Server Name. This is the name of the DSM-G600 device. Enter and confirm a new password. Click Next. Select the type of network: LAN (Wired) or Wireless. Select either Static or Dynamic IP address. When Static is selected, you will fill in these fields:...
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Configuration DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration (continued) Select Dynamic IP Address when you have a DHCP server in your network. No other configuration is required on this screen when Dynamic IP address is selected. Click Next. If you selected LAN, please skip to page 13 to continue your setup.
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If your wireless network is using WPA-PSK security, click WPA-PSK and enter the encryption settings. Click Next. For more information on WEP and WPA security, please refer to section on Wireless Security in your manual located on the D-Link CD-ROM. D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Configuration DSM-G600 Install Guide Configuration (continued) Select the appropriate Time Zone in the pulldown menu. Set device date and time Click Next. Workgroup Enter the name. Click Restart. You have completed the basic configuration using the setup wizard! D-Link Systems, Inc.
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DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows XP using UPnP™ ® For Windows XP users, it is recommended to activate UPnP for ease of use. ® To learn how to activate UPnP, please refer to page 15 of the manual.
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Accessing the DSM-G600 DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows 2000/XP ® My Computer Double click the Windows Desktop. Under Tools, select Network Drive. Select a drive letter for the DSM-G600. Browse Select to find the DSM-G600 on the network.
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Accessing the DSM-G600 in Windows 2000/XP (continued) ® Select your DSM-G600 share folder. Click OK. Click Finish. My Computer In the window, the newly created mapped drive will be displayed. Double-click the drive to access the DSM-G600. D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Accessing the DSM-G600 DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 in Mac OS X From the desktop menu, Connect to Server. select Click Browse. Click DSM-G600. Click OK. By default, there is no password. Click OK. D-Link Systems, Inc.
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DSM-G600 Install Guide Accessing the DSM-G600 Accessing the DSM-G600 in Mac OS X (continued) The share window will open. DSM-G600 will appear on your desktop. Double-click on the shared drive to access your Wireless Central Home Drive! D-Link Systems, Inc.