Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any per- son or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description March 28, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1 1.01...
System Requirements ..............6 Managing your DNS-327L ............57 Package Contents ................. 6 D-Link Storage Utility ..............58 Features .................... 7 D-Link Storage Utility - For Mac ..........60 Checking the Hardware Requirements ......10 Web UI Login ................63 Hardware Overview ..............11 Web UI General Layout .............64 Front Panel ................11...
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USB Storage Information ......194 Link Speed and LLTD Settings ....156 Printer Information ......... 195 DDNS ................. 157 System Status ............... 196 Port Forwarding............. 158 System Info .............. 196 Application Management ........161 Home ..................199 D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Create a Zip file from the Selected Folder ..239 My Surveillance - Viewing Preset Points ..... 276 Add to Zip ..............240 My Surveillance - Live Video/Playback Settings 277 Unzipping a Zipped File ........242 My Surveillance - OSD Settings ......278 D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Time Machine Setup - Mac OS ......335 Time Machine - Delete a Volume ....339 Technical Specifications ..........403 USB Backups ............341 MTP Backups ............. 342 USB Backups ............. 343 MTP Backup Process........344 D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Google Apps like Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Google Presentations to your NAS. 1 Hard Drive(s) not included. 2 D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all codecs. Playback capability depends on the codec support of the UPnP AV media player. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
• Up to two 3.5” SATA Hard Drive(s) Package Contents • D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L • CD-ROM with Manual and Software • Quick Installation Guide • 12V DC 3A Output Power Adapter • CAT5e Ethernet Cable D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
• CIFS/SMB for Windows and Mac OS X and Linux • Scandisk • NFSv3 Server for Linux and UNIX • Supports advanced format HDD • AFP 3.3 for Mac OS X • AES based volume encryption D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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• RAID roaming • Supports mydlink portal • Folder Management • Supports D-Link storage utility/setup wizard • Share folder level permission • OS Support: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and Mac OS X • Supports ISO mount • Two access modes supported: Open (Share) mode and Ac- •...
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• Content classification : Classify contents according to media type (photo, video, music) • iPhone®, iPad®, and Android® app support • My Surveillance • Camera auto installation • 4-Channel Motion JPEG, MPEG4 or H.264 recording D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Selecting hard drives: You can use hard drives from any manufacturer and with any capacity with your DNS-327L. The D-Link ShareCenter supports standard 3.5” internal SATA drives. If you are unsure, check with your administrator or hard drive retailer/manufacturer to verify that your hard drives meet this standard *Warning - Any pre-existing data on the drives will be erased during installation.
Press once to activate the USB port, or press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds to unmount the USB device. Left HDD/Right Identifies the left and right-installed hard drives LED Indicators Illuminate depending on activity (see next page for details) D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Orange Light - the specified hard drive has a problem No Light - the specified hard drive is inactive White Light - the specified hard drive is functioning correctly Blinking Orange Light - there is read/write activity on the specified hard drive D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
LED is off, check the connection/cable to the device you are connecting to. The LED on the right will light solid for a Gigabit connection and will remain off when connected to a 10/100 Mbps device. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Product Details Information about the product - DNS-327L including serial number, part number, manufacturer number etc. Reset Button Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the unit to its factory defaults. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
“Zero Configuration Setup” on page 18 to run the setup wizard which will show you how to install and configure your DNS-327L. Release the top panel by firmly pressing the latch at the back. Once the faceplate is unlatched, remove it to expose the hard drive bays. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Some hard drives that are thin or oddly shaped may need to be inserted carefully into position. If a drive is not properly set in place, the hard drive LED will not illuminate after powering on the device. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. This cable should connect the ShareCenter to your local network via a router, switch, or directly to a computer for configuration (cross-over cable required). Connect the power adapter to the power receptor. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the DNS-327L. Plug the other end into an available port on your router. If you wish to use your NAS wirelessly, you will be able to remove the cable from the router after Zero Configuration Setup is complete. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 2 - Getting Started Attach the External Power Adapter Connect the power adapter to the power connector on your NAS, then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Yes, but if you are unsure of what to do click No. The pop- up screen displays the Device Name, mydlink number, Network Name, and Admin Password. If you are unsure of what to do, you can always go back to Advanced Settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Yes to format, or No to return to the menu. The format process may take some time to complete. The format process depends on the speed of your network connection and client CPU. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 2 - Getting Started Once the format process is complete, your mydlink cloud service will show you the RAID status and the Volume Status. It also displays the size of the drive, and available and used space. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Accessing the DNS-327L using mydlink provides a different user interface experience than the usual NAS interface. Once connected to the mydlink service, click the Application button to access My Music, My Files, My Photos, and P2P Downloads from the main panel. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Note: Windows Firewall may present you with a warning message to unblock the device. Click Unblock to allow your computer access to the NAS. Select the language of your choice and then click the Start button. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Installing the Hard Drives Follow the instructions to remove the top cover of your ShareCenter. Click Next to continue. Attach the hard drive bracket(s) to the side of the hard drives as indicated. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Slide one or two hard drives into an available hard drive bay of your Share- Center. Click Next to continue. With the hard drives installed properly into each bay, close the chassis by re- attaching the top panel into place. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Connect the power adapter connector to the power receptor on the back of the ShareCenter. Then, power on the ShareCenter by pressing the power but- ton located on the front panel. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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IP address table. A warning message will appear prompting you to confirm that the LED on the front of your device is blinking. If so, click Yes to proceed. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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In this step, you can create a new admin password. It is recommended you set a password, however you may also leave the fields blank. You should make a record of this password for future reference. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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You may also use DHCP to configure the IP network settings of the ShareCen- ter. In this situation, leave the parameters blank, as your router will automati- cally provide this information. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Configure the time settings by manually configuring the Hour, Minute, and Second settings, or click the “Set time from my computer” button to copy your comupter’s time and date settings. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Installation The Disk Information window provides the current RAID type. However, if this isn’t already configured, read the instructions under the Note displayed on the screen. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Please skip to “RAID 1” on page 43 to con- tinue the setup process using this option. Note: You can skip this step if you have set up this system before. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
NAS. Please refer to “Mapping a Drive” on page 52 for further information on mapping drive volumes. Click Next to continue. After doing this, the wizard automatically maps drives to your configured volumes. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Next, or if you want to change your settings click Prev to go back and change your settings. Read the details carefully before continuing. When you click Next, you are prompted to verify your decision before you can continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Installation The wizard software will start the formatting process. After this is complete, click Next to continue. Note: Do not close the wizard or use other applications until the process is complete. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Map Drive to Network only shows one drive. Select a drive letter using the drop-down menu. For further information, please refer to “Mapping a Drive” on page 52. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Installation The Volume Configuration Summary displays a detailed summary of your JBOD configuration. Click Next to continue. Click Next, you are prompted to verify your decision before you can contin- ue. Click Yes to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Note: Do not close the wizard or use other applications until the process is complete. To verify your JBOD, login to your NAS, go to Management >> Disk Man- agement >> Hard Drive Configuration. This shows the current status of your drive(s). D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Use the drop-down menus to select a drive letter to map each of the vol- umes to. For further information, please refer to “Mapping a Drive” on page 52. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Note: Do not close the wizard or use other applications until the process is complete. To verify your RAID 0 configuration, log in to your NAS, go to Management>>Disk Management>>Hard Drive Configuration. This shows the current status of your drives. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
“Mapping a Drive” on page 52. Note: If the size of these two drives are different, the excess space on the larger drive will be formatted as a JBOD Volume. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Installation The Volume Configuration Summary, displays the details of the new configu- ration. Click Next to continue. Verify your configuration selection before continuing. Click Yes to continue D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Note: Do not close the wizard or use other applications until the process is complete. To verify your RAID 1, login to your NAS, go to Management>>Disk Management>>Hard Drive Configuration. This shows the current status of your drives. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Alternatively, you can install the add-on packages available on the CD or from the D-Link website at a later stage. Refer to “Add-ons” on page 166 for de- tails. Click Next to accept these installations or click Skip to continue. If you wish...
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Click Save to save the file to your local hard drive. Once the download has completed, copy the Squeeze Center package from your local hard drive to Volume_1 of the ShareCenter. Click OK in the dialog box to continue the installation. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The following screens display the installed Add-on Packages. To enable an add-on, click the Enable button next to the name of the add-on that you wish to enable. Click Next to continue to the next window. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Yes radio button. If you do not wish to register with mydlink, select the No radio button. Click Next to continue. The wizard will connect to the mydlink servers and configure your cloud ser- vice. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. The mydlink service will send a confirmation e-mail to the address you speci- fied in the previous step. Click the activation link in the e-mail to activate your mydlink account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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If you did not use the wizard to map the drives, you can manually map or access the created volumes through your computer’s operating system. Detailed instructions for configuration using the web UI are provided in the configuration section of this manual. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The Map Network Drive screen will appear. Choose a letter from the drop down menu to map the new drive to. Click Browse to find the NAS volume you wish to map on your network. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Windows will automatically detect all devices on your network including your ShareCenter Click on your ShareCenter to see the volumes you created earlier. Then select the volume that you wish to access and click OK. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Installation After selecting your volume, click Finish to proceed. The drive will then appear in your Windows Explorer under Network. This means the drive is active and ready for use. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 3 - Installation Alternative Methods for Mapping a Drive You can also map a drive using the D-Link Storage Utility. Once the DNS-327L is discovered in the Storage Utility and the LAN configuration settings are complete, finding the drives happens automatically. Select the drive letter and click Connect.
When the autorun screen appears, double-click the .dmg file. Double-click the SetupWizardDNS icon. Click Start to begin the wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up your DNS-327L. For more details, refer to “Setup Wizard” on page 24. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Configures language, time and date, device, and system settings. Also allows you to control power, notifica- tions, view logs, do firmware upgrades, and manage USB devices. System Status Displays system and hard drive information along with resource monitoring D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
DHCP assigned IP address, the ShareCenter will be automatically assigned a 169.254.xxx.xxx address. It is recommended that you use the included D-Link Storage Utility software when accessing and configuring the ShareCenter for the first time. If you want to change the IP address before logging in or you are having trouble connecting to the Share- Center IP address, you can use the Storage Utility software included on the product CD to locate the device on your network and make any necessary changes.
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ShareCenter . If your network is using a DHCP server and the computer receives IP settings from DHCP server, the ShareCenterwill automatically be in the same subnet. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration D-Link Storage Utility - For Mac To get started with the ShareCenter Storage Utility for Mac, insert the sup- plied CD into your CD-ROM drive: Double-click the .dmg file. Double-click the .dmg file to install the program. In the end you should have the D-link Storage Utility for Mac.
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Section 4 - Configuration The D-Link Storage Utility will open. Make sure you are connected to your lo- cal LAN, then click the Refresh button. The D-Link Storage Utility will find the D-Link DNS-327L. Click Configuration to open the web-based configuration utility using your computer’s default web browser.
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Name and Password in the fields provided and click Connect. A pop-up window appears notifying you that mapping the drive was a suc- cess. Click OK to continue. Use the Disconnect button in the D-Link Storage Utility to disconnect from the mapped drive(s).
Section 4 - Configuration Web UI Login To access the web UI, open the D-Link Storage Utility, select DNS-327L from the Network Storage Device list, then click the Configuration button. The following screen will appear: Select System Administrator and enter the password created during the Setup Wizard.
After logging in, the ShareCenter Home tab will appear. You will see the Applications and Management tabs alongside it. By default, My Folder, My Files, My Music, and My Surveillance will appear under the Home tab. You can also add favorite applications to this tab. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Files, Amazon S3 icons, Google Drive, and Xunlei Downloads. Click on each icon to see the submenus. Any additional add-ons which you have enabled will also appear here. Disabled add-ons will appear under the “Disabled Add Ons” heading below. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Management The Management tab contains the Setup Wizard, Disk Management, Account Management, Network Management, Application Management, System Management, and Status icons. Click on each icon to see the submenus. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The ShareCenter has a Setup Wizard that allows you to quickly configure some of the basic device settings. Click the Setup Wizard icon to start the Setup Wizard. Click the Run Wizard button to start the setup wizard. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Confirm Password field. Click Next to continue. Set the time zone from the drop-down menu to the appropriate geographi- cal zone closest to your location. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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This workgroup should be the same name as your current workgroup set- tings. If you haven’t set up a workgroup yet, type a name that best suits the environment or leave the default “workgroup” name. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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E-mail and Receiver E-mail. If you require a secure e-mail connection, select your Secure Connection type from the drop-down menu. Click the Test E- mail button to test your settings. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore these settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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If you are satisfied with the settings, click the Finish button to save and com- plete the wizard. You can also click the Previous button to go back and check your settings, or click Exit to end the wizard without saving your settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Note: You can still rebuild a drive using the RAID 1 functionality however you must initiate the rebuild manually. Manually Rebuild Now: If Auto-Rebuild is disabled then you can use the Manual Rebuild option by clicking this button. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
RAID format. The following is an example of a standard volume configuration: The Hard Drive Configuration page displays the current RAID configuration under ‘Current RAID Type’ . Click Set RAID Type and Re-Format. The Hard Drive Configuration Wizard will begin. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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DNS-327L. It shows the array number, vendor, model, serial number, and drive capacity. Click Next to continue. Select the format you want by clicking on the RAID type box (highlighted in blue). Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Enable Auto-Rebuild to automatically rebuild a failed drive if it has been replaced with a new one. Select Disable Auto-Rebuild if you want to start the rebuild process manu- ally after replacing a failed drive. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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If you chose to use encryption, this screen will appear. Check Auto Mount if you wish the encrypted volume to be automatically mounted. Enter a pass- word and re-enter the same password to verify your settings. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Yes to continue, or click No to cancel the reformatting. After clicking Yes, your drives will be formatted and partitioned through several stages. Please be patient while this process takes place. Do not turn off your NAS during this process. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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You can confirm encryption use on your volumes by going to Management>>Disk Management>>Volume Encryption. You can also select an encrypted volume and click the Save button to save the encryption key on your local hard drive for future reference. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Insert a second hard drive into the DNS-327L as per the instructions for the initial installation. The existing hard drive should be the volume which you wish to create a mirror of using the RAID 1 format. Replace the top cover and restart the DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Please backup all data before taking this action. If you select the second option, “Format the new drive as Standard type”, the data on the original disk will remain. Format the new drive as Standard type. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Reconfigure to RAID 1. Click the checkbox to proceed by migrating to RAID 1. Click Next to continue. Select the disk drive you would like to use to reconfigure the drive to RAID 1. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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A warning message will appear prompting you to confirm whether you want to format your hard drive. Click Yes to continue, or No to exit. If you select re-format, all data will be erased. Please back up all data before continuing. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Please wait while the wizard formats the hard drive. Click Next to continue. Please wait while the system updates the volume information. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration When the setup is complete a summary will show the Slot, Vendor, Model, and Serial Number. Click Finish to continue. Once complete, the wizard will return to the main configuration page. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
(refer to “Creating a Schedule” on page 86). You can also check the Send Results by E-mail checkbox to send the test results to the e-mail account specified in the E-mail Settings section of the configuration. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
To view the Schedule List, click on the Schedule List arrow. A new table will appear showing details of the new schedule created. To delete a schedule, click on the Trash Can icon next to the schedule that you wish to delete. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select Scan Disk from the side menu under the Disk Management tab. Using the drop-down menu, select the volume that you wish to conduct a scan of. Click Scan Disk to start the scan. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The DNS-327L will initialize the volume(s) and begin scanning. Please wait while the software scans the volume(s), or click Exit to cancel the scan. When the scan is complete, the table will either display Success or Failure. Click Finish to exit. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
You will need to re-format the volume in order to enable encryption. Before proceeding with modifying the encryption data, click the volume you wish to modify. It will turn red. Click Modify. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Encrypted Key File which is saved on the local computer. Click Next to continue. Click the Auto-Mount checkbox to have the system mount the volume automatically. Enter a new password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields. Click Apply to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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You can also click Download Encrypted Key File to save the encryption key to your local computer. If you choose to save the encryption key file, a ‘Save File’ dialog will appear in your web browser. Follow the instructions to save the file to your computer. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
By default, all users have read and write access to all folders, however access rules can be created and edited in the Network Shares menu. Creating a Single User Click Management >> Account Management. Click Users/Groups on the left side and then click Create. The User Setup Wizard will appear. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select Create A New User Account and then click Next to continue. Enter a User Name and Password for the new user in the fields provided. Re- enter the password in the Confirm Password field. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Read/Write - Users will be permitted to read the contents of the vol- ume, and make changes to the contents. Deny Access - Users will be denied access to the volume. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. If you enabled WebDAV in the previous step, select the volumes the user can have WebDAV access to and then select whether to give Read Only or Read/ Write rights. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Enter zero to provide unlimited disk space to the user. Click Next to continue. The final step is a summary of the configuration for the new user. Click Finish to accept the changes or click Exit to cancel the changes. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Enter a password in the Password field and confirm the password in the Confirm Password field Check the Overwrite Duplicate Accounts box to have existing accounts with the same credentials overwritten by the new accounts. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Read Only - Users will only be permitted to read the contents of the volume. Read/Write - Users will be permitted to read the contents of the volume, and make changes to the contents. Deny Access - Users will be denied access to the volume. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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• FTP - File Transfer Protocol. Click Next to continue. Enter the amount of disk space you wish to assign the user(s on each volume. Type 0 to provide unlimited disk space to the user(s). Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The final step is a summary of the new accounts made using the setup wizard. Click Finish to accept the changes or click Exit to cancel the changes. The User Settings window will show a list of the users created. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Modify Users Click the user you wish to modify. The user will be highlighted in red. Click Modify to continue. The User Setup Wizard will appear. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration To change the username or password, enter the new information in the relevant field. Click Next to continue. Change the Network Share Settings if desired. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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FTP or WebDAV. CIFS and AFP are set by default. Click Next to continue. Enter the re-assigned amount of disk space you wish to assign the user on each volume. Type 0 to provide unlimited disk space to the user. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The final step shows a summary of the configuration for the modified user. Click Finish to accept the changes or Exit to cancel the changes. A message will appear stating the user details have been changed success- fully. Click Yes to exit the wizard. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the user you wish to delete. The user will be highlighted in red. Click Delete to continue. A message will appear prompting you to confirm deleting the user. Click Yes to confirm. The user is now removed from the list. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Import Users Click the Import Users button under the Users/Groups tab. The Import Users Wizard will start. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Check the Overwrite Duplicate Accounts box if this is necessary. Click Browse to select the file you want to import. Click Next to continue Assign the desired privileges and access methods by checking the boxes. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Finish to close the wizard or go back to change the imported file. Click the “i” icon to see details of each user. Each user’s details are provided in a list according to username, group name, read/write privileges, or access control D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click Account Management >> Users/Groups. Click the blue arrow next to Group Settings and settings window will appear. Click New to create a new Group. The Group Setup Wizard will now start. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Enter a Group Name. Click Next to continue Select the user(s) you wish to add to the group by clicking the checkbox next to the user name. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the Network Share Settings (read, read/write, deny access) for the corresponding disk volume for the group. Click Next to continue. Select the Privileges/Access Methods you want to assign to the group. The greyed out selections are assigned by default. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the appropriate WebDAV settings and click Next to continue. Enter the amount of space you want to assign to the group for each volume. Enter zero to give unlimited disk space to the group. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The wizard is now complete. The last step shows a summary of attributes of the group you created. Click Previous to change your settings or Finish to end the wizard. Under Group Settings, a table will display the group you just created. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the blue arrow next to Group Settings and the Group Settings table will appear. Select the group you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click Modify to change the settings for the group. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The Group Setup Wizard will now start. Click Next to continue. Select the group members that you wish to make modifications to. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. Select the appropriate privileges you want to assign to the group. The greyed out selections are assigned by default and cannot be modified. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Read/ Write privileges for WebDAV Settings. Click Next to continue. Edit the amount of space you want to assign to the group for each volume. Enter zero to give unlimited disk space to the group. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Yes to change the quota. The wizard is now complete and will display a summary of the modified group settings. Click Previous to change your settings or Finish to end the wizard. Exit will cancel all changes you made. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the Group you want to delete, your selection will turn red. Click Delete to continue. A warning message will appear asking you to verify if you want to delete the Group. Click Yes to delete the Group or No to cancel your decision. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click Enable to activate Quota Settings. The status will now display ‘Started’ notifying you that the Quota Settings are enabled. To modify a User’s Quota Settings, click the blue arrow next to User Quota Settings to reveal a table of users. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the User you want to modify. Your selection will turn red. Click Modify to change the user’s settings. The Quota Settings configuration box will display the user account you want to modify. Enter a new quota amount for each volume. Click Apply to confirm your settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The modified quota settings will be displayed in the User Quota Settings table. To modify Group Quota Settings, click the blue drop-down arrow next to Group Quota Settings to view the group quota table. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The Group Quota Settings screen will display the group you want to mod- ify. Enter a new quota amount for each volume for the current group and click Apply. The modified quota settings will be displayed in the Group Quota Settings table. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
At the bottom of the table, the user can navigate through pages and also refresh the window by clicking on the Refresh button. Click on the Reset Network Shares button to reset the network access list to the default configuration. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
3) Configure network access settings. 4) View a summary of the configuration before completing. Click Next to continue. Select the folder that you wish to share from one of the volumes. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the appropriate access rights for the share. Options to select from are Read Only, Read/Write, and Deny Access. This procedure can also be used to block certain users from accessing or modifying certain folders. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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ShareCenter. Click Next to continue. If you selected Specific User/Group in Step 3, then this step allows you to set the access rights for each group configured for the ShareCenter. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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• CIFS - Common Internet File System. • AFP - Apple Filing Protocol. • FTP - File Transfer Protocol • NFS - Network File System. • WebDAV - Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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• Root Squash - Disables writing to the Root owned directories and files on the system when the user has root access privileges. • Write - Provides write permission to the file system. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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If you checked WebDAV as an access method, then this step will allow you to set the access parameters. Click Next to continue. Here a summary of the created shares will be displayed. Click Finish to save your settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Deleting a Network Share Select the Network Share you wish to delete. Your selection will turn red. Click Delete to remove the share. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Resetting the Network Shares Click the Reset Network Shares button. A warning message will prompt you to confirm your selection. Click Yes to confirm or No to cancel. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
New button. The ISO Shares Setup Wizard will start. Click Next to continue. Select the ISO file to mount. Check the box to the left of the .iso file to select it and click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. You can assign Read Only or Deny Access privileges to the ISO Mount share here. Click on the appropriate radio button for the privileges you would like to assign. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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FTP, NFS and WebDAV. CIFS and AFP are set by default. CIFS - Common Internet File System. AFP - Apple Filing Protocol. FTP - File Transfer Protocol NFS - Network File System. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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A summary of the share will be displayed. Click on the Finish button to accept the change and complete the wizard. Through the D-Link Storage Utility, the ISO Mount Share can now be mapped to your computer as a normal network share.
Click on the Create ISO Image button at the bottom of the page to start the ISO Image Creation Wizard. The ISO image wizard helps you create an ISO image on your ShareCenter . Read the instructions for the ISO Image Creation Wizard and then click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
DVD at a later stage. Select the Image Path. Click the Browse button to select the destination folder on your NAS. Click the volume to save it there or click New to create a new folder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Enter a name to identify the ISO file you are writing. Click Next. A warning message appears asking you to confirm your decision. Click Yes to continue or click No to cancel. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
ISO file will be saved. Click Next to continue. The wizard will create the ISO image. Click the Auto Mount checkbox if you want the ISO file to be mounted automatically. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Verifying the ISO image Open your file explorer, click the Network icon, double-click your ShareCenter NAS. Double-click the volume you saved the ISO to. Your ISO image should be there. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The Administrator Settings allows you to change the User Name and Pass- word settings. Enter a new Username, type the existing Password, enter a New Password or confirm the New Password Click Save Settings to accept the changes or Don’t Save Settings to cancel changes. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Note: If you have forgotten your password, click the Forget your password? link. If you need to register a new mydlink account, click the Click here to register link. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Please enter the email and password to register this device to mydlink service. Enter the E-mail address, First Name, Last Name, New Password, and Con- firm Password. Click the Register button to connect to the registration process or click the Don’t Save Settings to exit. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration To register, complete all the details as mentioned above. Remember, the admin password must have at least 5 letters. The DNS-327L saves your data. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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- Register mydlink account successfully. Click Yes, to continue. The mydlink Account Settings displays your email address and Internet Connection Status. Click Refresh to remain connected to the ac- count. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration To sign-in to your mydlink account from your DNS-327L, enter the details as highlighted here. Do remember the E-mail address and Current Password. The NAS starts to save the data. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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- Your device is now linked to mydlink cloud services. Click Yes to continue. The mydlink Account Settings dis- plays your email address and Internet Connection Status. Click Refresh to remain connected to the account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Other options available are: Forget Password (if you forgot your password you are redirected to a site where you can change your password. The other option is to register if you haven’t already reg- istered. Just click Not Registered. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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On the next screen you are directed to your ac- count. It displays your DNS-327L. To confirm your product and account details to mydlink, you are asked to verify access with your password. Enter your password in the field provid- ed and click OK. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Settings to find some general information about your DNS-327L. Here you will also get infor- mation on Notifications (email notifications), and More Settings (methods to Remove your Device from the account). D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Go to Network Management >>LAN Setup. Under the LAN Settings sec- tion, click Setup. The LAN setup wizard gives you the option to configure the IP settings. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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You can also choose to Obtain DNS server address automatically or select User the following DNS server address to manually enter DNS server infor- mation. Click Next to continue. A summary of the updated configuration will be displayed. Click Finish to exit the wizard. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Auto - Requests information specifically from an IPv6-enabled router and automatically configure your settings. DHCP - Requests information from a DHCP server. Static - Allows you to manually enter your own IP configuration. Off - Disables IPv6 functionality. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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64; no more, no less. Enter the Default Gateway, and DNS settings. Click Apply when complete. The IPv6 Settings table will now display the settings in table format. In order for the changes to take effect, you are prompted to re-login. Click OK and log in again. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The device supports LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) and LLTD: is used by the Network Map application that is included in Win- dows Vista® and Windows® 7. Select to Enable or Disable LLTD. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
DDNS: Enter your DDNS host name. Username or Key: Enter your DDNS username or key. Password of Key: Enter your DDNS password or key. Verify: Re-enter your password or key. Status: Displays your DDNS status. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The DNS-327L will search for a UPnP router. Do not turn off your NAS. A message will notify you that the wizard has found a UPnP router on the network. Note that you have to enable UPnP on your router. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click the blue arrow next to port forwarding to reveal the Port Forwarding options. Click Add. The Port Forwarding wizard will start. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Internet via your UPnP-enabled router. Note: You can select more than one port. Click Previous to change the Port Forward Rule or Finish to configure the port forwarding on the UPnP router automatically. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Most standard FTP clients like Windows FTP, only support Client Western European code page when transferring files. Language Support has been added for non standard FTP clients that are capable of supporting these character sets. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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21 to some other port as listed in the Port section of the Web UI. Also, make sure to open the cor- responding port on your router and forward that port from your router to the device. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select IPv4 or IPv6 and then enter the IP address that you wish to block. Select Permanent if you wish to block the IP address permanently or Tempo- rary if you wish to set a time frame. If you selected permanent, click Apply and continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration If you selected Temporary, then select a time frame and click Apply to con- tinue. The Blocked IP list table will display a list of blocked IP addresses. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The FTP server is stopped by default. Click Start FTP Server to run the pro- cess. After you have clicked the Start button, the Status shows Started. Open your default browser or FTP application and log-in to your FTP server. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
ShareCenter’s Internet connection, you can use this add-on to manage your website’s online content. phpBB: Create your own ShareCenter based customized forum. This add-on uses the Sharecenter to host an online forum which can be accessed by users over the Internet. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Caution: The ShareCenter ‘s CPU resource usage may become heavy depending on the number of Add-ons you have enabled. For optimal performance you should disable any add-ons not in use. Note: To check the complete list of Add-on application software available consult your local D-Link support page D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Installing Add-ons from the Web UI Add-Ons can also be installed using the web-based UI. The Add-Ons menu can be accessed by going to Management>>Application Management>>Add-Ons. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Once the path of the package you want to install has been located, click Apply to add the package. Under Add-ons, a red message will appear to show that the installation of the package was successful. Click the green arrow button under Start/Stop to enable the add-on. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The ShareCenter supports Network File System (NFS) service. To enable this multi-platform file system on your ShareCenter enable it here. Otherwise disable the option to prevent unnecessary CPU overhead. Click Application Management > NFS Service. Click the Enable radio button to turn NFS service on. Click Save Settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
After a media library is created, whenever you copy new media files into the Media Share folder, new media files in the folder will be automatically added to the media library. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click the Add button to connect Multimedia Shares to a Volume. Select the Volume or folder and click Apply. The maximum shared folders in multimedia shares settings is limited to 10. The wizard initializes the process and compiles the data. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The ShareCenter will build the library automatically. When the system has finished building the media library, a success message will appear. Click Yes to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Once the media is loaded onto the DNS-327L, one feature to monitor media is through the Information Icon. Move your mouse over this icon to refresh information. When you click the icon an information panel appears giving you information on the media you have on the DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration To test this feature, go to Home => My Photos => Select Upload from my computer. Enter an Album Name in the field provided. Enter a Description. Click Next. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Browse to find the images/photos you wish to use. Click Next to continue. When the photos are uploaded, click the Information icon, then click the Refresh button and you can view the Media Library/Database Refreshing Status. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Another view is to click Refresh and see the system build the database. Refer to page 200 for more details on My Photo. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
UPnP AV Server section by clicking on the blue arrow. Click the Enable radio button to enable the UPnP AV server. Click Save Settings to configure the UPnP AV share. Click Refresh to rebuild the media library. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Here the user can select the interval between automatically refreshing the iTunes library. After enabling the iTunes server on the ShareCenter, launch iTunes. In your iTunes utility, select the ShareCenter and enter the iTunes server password (if required). D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Select the ShareCenter. When prompted, enter in the iTunes server password. Click OK. Media stored on the ShareCenter will then be available for use in iTunes. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
This section allows you to add language packs for the DNS-327L’s user interface. Language packs can be downloaded from the D-Link website or the included installation CD. If you disable the language pack, the user interface language will return to English.
If you wish to synchronize the system time with an online NTP server, enter the address of the server in the field provided, or select an NTP server from the drop-down menu, and click << to populate the field. Click Save Settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Enter your device name here. This name is what the device will appear as on the network. By default, the device name is dlink- xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the MAC address. Description: Assign a device description to the device. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Here you can configure the system temperature threshold Temperature value to protect the device from overheating. This value can Threshold be set in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The device will automatically shut down when the internal sensor detects the temperature set here. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Under the Schedule On column, select the time that the power should be turned on. Under the Schedule Off column, select the time that the power should be turned off. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Enter the “from” e-mail address to be displayed in email notifications (e.g. alerts@share.com). This field does not require a valid e-mail address. However, if your e-mail client is filtering spam, make sure you allow this address to be received. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select STARTTLS or SSL from the drop-down menu if it is required by your SMTP server, or select NONE. Click the Test E-Mail button to send a test alert and confirm that your settings are correct. Test E-Mail: D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Mobile Service Provider. Test SMS button: Click this button to send a test message to your mobile phone to verify the settings are correct and the API URL is functioning with your provider. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
URL. Click on the Add button to start the wizard. Enter your SMS Provider and the HTTP API. Choose the appropriate type parameter in the drop-down menu for the parsed parameters of the URL on the left. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the information you want e-mailed to the above address or sent over SMS messages to the above mobile number. The items checked will be sent when necessary. Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Clear Log: Click Clear Log to delete all the existing logs. Backup Log: Click Backup Log to save the existing logs to a text file on your computer. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Page makes it simple to upload new firmware releases to the device. Please check for new firmware on the D-Link support website. If new firmware is available, download the file to your local computer. Current NAS...
Stand-Alone or Master mode. If you select Master mode, you will have to enter the IP address(es) of the network UPS slaves to notify them in the event of a power failure. For more details, refer to ”UPS Connectivity” on page 390. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the blue arrow to reveal the USB Storage Information. It displays information on the manufacturer, product name, and size (capac- ity). Click the Unmount button to eject the USB device for safe removal from the USB port. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Printer Information Click the blue arrow to reveal Printer Information. It displays information on the manufacturer, product type, and connection details. Click Clear Print Queue(s) to remove all active print jobs. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the blue arrow from each of the headings to reveal information on each segment. LAN Information, Device Information, and Volume Information. Click System Status >> Hard Drive Info. Click the blue arrow to reveal a table of hard drive information. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click System Status >> Resource Monitor, then click the blue arrow to reveal the resource details. This provides information on the CPU, memory, bandwidth, and processes in action. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Use the red Stop button to stop the service. Use the green Play button to start the service. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The Home tab is the center for all files on your ShareCenter. Home is divided into one main subfolder called My Folder. Under My Folder reside four main apps; My Photos, My Files, My Music, and My Surveillance. Let’s take a closer look at all four apps independently. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
On the right-hand side of My Photos there are 4 main icons. The icons turn blue when you roll your mouse over them. The first icon is “Upload from my computer” The second icon is “Upload from NAS” The third icon is “Edit” D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The Photo Album Wizard will assist you with uploading photos from your computer to the ShareCenter. The first step is to create an Album. In the Album Name field, enter your desired name and then enter a description in the Description field. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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If you wish to add more than one photo, repeat the process or hold the Shift key to select a range of photos, or the Control button to select several individual photos. Click the Open button to add them to the Album. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The Photo Album Wizard is now populated with the photos you have selected. Click Next to upload the photos. ShareCenter automatically updates the photos to the NAS. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The Photo Album now features your Album. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Set the current photo as the Photo Album cover. Move the current photo to a different location Delete the current photo from the Photo Album Share the current photo to Picasa Share the current photo to Flickr Share the current photo to Facebook D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the Set Cover icon. You are asked to verify your instruction. Click Yes to continue, No to exit. The NAS will configure the changes. The configuration is updated and saved. Click Yes, to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the photo and click Move. The Select Album window opens. Select the Album you wish to transfer the photo to. Click the checkbox. The photo will be transferred to the new album. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Delete a Photo Click My Photos>>Photo Albums>>Photo Album you wish to select the photo from. Select the photo and click Delete. The system automatically deletes the file without verification. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Google will request you log-in to your Google account. You are unable to use the Picasa feature if you do not have a Google account. Enter your Email Address and Password, and click Sign In to proceed. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Picasa Web Albums and another window will pop-up to confirm its success. Note: You will have to enable Photos (Picasa Web Albums) on your Google account in order to use this feature. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the photo you wish to share on Facebook. A green check-mark highlights your selection and click Share to Facebook. A pop-up window appears directing you to log-in to Facebook. Enter your details and log-in. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Facebook will request you to access and get their D-Link ShareCenter App. Click Go to App to proceed. The D-Link ShareCenter App also requests permission to post images on your behalf. Click Allow to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Share. Alternatively, enter the new album name and click the Share button. When you click the Share button your photos will be uploaded to your Facebook account and another window will pop-up to confirm its success. Click Yes to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the photo you wish to share on Flickr. A green check-mark highlights your selection and click Share to Flickr. A pop-up window will appear directing you to log-in to Yahoo Flickr. Enter your details and click Sign-in. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The D-Link ShareCenter asks to link to the Flickr account. Click OK, I’LL AUTHORIZE IT, to proceed. Use your DNS-327L to access and upload files to Flickr. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select an album, a green checkmark will indicate the selection, click the Delete icon. A warning message will ask you to verify your choice. Click Yes, to continue or No to exit. The Album is now deleted from the Photo Albums menu. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Before the screen is refreshed, you are prompted to verify your decision to refresh the database. Click Yes, to continue. The DNS-327L will refresh the system and return to the My Photos page when the refresh is complete. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
My Photos contains all of your photos on the DNS-327L. Click My Photos from the Home panel to manage all photos. The Management Panel in the upper right-hand corner will have the following options available: Upload from my computer, Upload from NAS, Edit, Slideshow, and Cooliris. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Slideshow Toolbar Clicking on the Slideshow icon will open a slideshow in a new window or tab in your browser. There will also be a slideshow toolbar at the bottom of the page. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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EXIF: View detailed information about the image (File Name, Size, Image Date, Resolution, Camera, Camera Model, ISO, Exposure Time, & Aperture). Rotation buttons: These rotate the image at 90 degree angles. Gallery Navigation: This provides a pop-up display of all the images in the gallery. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the arrows on each side of the Cooliris window to scroll between images. Click here to activate Facebook in Cooliris. Click here to activate Twitter in Cooliris. Click here to activate Full Screen mode. Click here to slide between photos. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click on each photo to view separately. The photo is enlarged. On the right-hand side of each image are the social network links. Click here to close Single-Image view. Click here to enlarge into Full-screen mode. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click the Facebook link to connect your images to your Facebook account. Click the Twitter link to connect your images to your Twitter account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
When you click the Airplay icon, the ShareCenter will connect to a shared Apple device on the network to display your slideshow, a message will pop-up after connecting successfully. Press Yes to continue. Now you can enjoy your slideshow on your Airplay connected device using your DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Photo Gallery Click Photo Gallery to view the images in your gallery. Near the top right-hand corner there are three main icons. Click here to view By Calendar. Click here to Refresh the page. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click the All Photos icon to view all your photos in your Photo Gallery. Click the By Calendar icon to view your Photo Gallery by date. Click the Refresh icon to refresh the database. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
My Folder window under Home. My Files provides access to all your files on the NAS. Click My Files. The My Files window provides a list of all the Volumes created on the NAS. Click on any Volume you created to see a directory listing of the files. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click this button to Upload files to the NAS. Click the icons near the right-hand side of the panel to access the My Files features. Click this button to Return to the previous screen. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Locate the path of the file you want to upload and click Open. Click Upload to start the uploading process. Then click Exit to close the upload window. The file updates to the NAS and is displayed on the directory table. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
(highlighted in red) and click the Download button. Depending on your browser download settings, the browser may automatically download the file to your predetermined save location. Alternatively, click the Save File button and OK to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Go to Applications>>My Files. Browse any of the folders on the left pane, right click any of the files in the right pane. Select Copy from the menu. Under Copy, select a destination folder or create a new folder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Enter a name for the new Folder. Click OK. Select the newly created folder and click Apply. To verify that the file did copy to the destination, browse to the folder in question. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Go to Applications>>My Files. Browse any of the folders on the left pane, right click any of the files in the right pane. Select Move. Under Move, select a destination folder or create a new folder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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To create a new folder, click the New folder at the bottom of the volume you wish to create the new folder in. Enter a name for the new Folder. Click OK. Browse to where you moved the file. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Go to Applications>>My Files. Browse any of the folders on the left pane, right click any of the files in the right pane. Select Delete. A verification message appears asking for you to verify your selection. Click OK to confirm. The file no longer exists in the folder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Rename Go to Applications>>My Files. Browse any of the folders on the left pane, right click any of the files in the right pane. Select Rename. The Rename window displays the original name. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Enter a new name for the file. Click Apply. The Renamed file will now appear in its original location. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Under Privileges, you are allowed to change the ownership settings. The Owner, User Group, and Other users have Read, Write, and Execute settings. Click Apply once you have made the changes for them to take effect. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Go to Applications>>My Files. Browse any of the folders on the left pane, right click any of the files in the right pane. Select “Create (file name).zip. ” The wizard will create a zipped file in the same folder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Add to zip allows you to add to an existing zipped file. In our example, we use the existing file “bold.zip”. Locate the file that you wish to add to the zip file. Right click the file and click Add to Zip from the menu. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click the checkbox and click Apply. The wizard will add the new file to the zipped file. Your existing Zip file will have increased in size due to the addition of the new file(s). D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select Unzip. The wizard will unzip the zipped file. A new folder is created for the unzipped file. The new folder will have the same name as the zipped file. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
An unzipped TAR file works when your workstation is Linux-based. The unzipping process works similar to unzipping a normal file. To unzip a tar file on the NAS, select the file you want to untar (lighlighted in red) and right-click. From the drop-down list click Untar. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Opening a File Select the file you want to open, right-click and select Open from the drop- down menu. The file will be opened in a new browser window. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the file you want to preview. Right-click and select Preview from the drop-down menu. The file opens in a new gallery-like window. Use the left/right slider to view the image or re-size the image from the corner points. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Facebook from the drop-down menu. The browser will open a new window and redirect you to log-in with your Facebook account to automatically upload files to Facebook. Follow the same steps to share to Picasa and Flickr D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Music My Music allows users to add music to the DNS-327L. Using this application, users can view, edit and play music straight from the NAS, and access music files over the network. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click My Music to view the My Music features. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Music - The Interface Click here to play back music to a Local Device or to an AirPlay enabled Apple Device. The Music Player plays tracks directly off the DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click Albums to sort audio tracks on the DNS-327L by album. Click Artists to sort audio tracks on the DNS-327L by artist. Click Genres to audio tracks on the DNS-327L by genre. Click Playlists to view all playlists and create new playlists on the DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Access your DNS-327L from your network. Click the NAS volume directly. Copy music directly from your local drive to any of the volumes on the DNS-327L. The NAS can only play back files in MP3 format, you should ensure that all audio files are in this format. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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View your All Tracks window and click the Refresh button. The playlist will be populated with all audio tracks found on the volumes of the NAS. Click Artists to sort the tracks by artist. Click Albums to sort the tracks by album. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The ShareCenter will connect to the device over the network. A message will pop-up after connecting successfully. Click Yes to continue. Your music will now play through your Airplay-enabled device. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
My Music - The Player The following buttons are displayed on the music player: Album Art (if available) Album Track Name Composer Seek Bar Skip Backward Stop Shuffle Repeat Play/Pause Skip Forward Volume Control Additional track information D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Edit ( )icon to delete songs from the playlist. Click Add ( Once you are in Edit mode, click the track you want to delete and click the Delete ( ) icon. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Surveillance The My Surveillance app works with D-Link Cloud-enabled cameras. It manages your IP cameras from the NAS and allows all streaming video to be saved to the NAS. My Surveillance can connect up to 4 cameras. Click the My Surveillance icon under the My Folder window in the Home tab.
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Section 4 - Configuration Once the file is downloaded, double-click or right-click, select Open and install the program from your browser’s Downloads window. The Surveillance Center Real Install setup wizard will begin. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Select an Installation Folder location. Click Next to continue. Confirm that the Installation is complete. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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IP address, model number, and bit rate speed Click Close to continue. To view the Surveillance utility in a browser, open your web browser. When you log in, you will see the My Surveillance icon under the Home>>My Folder screen. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The add-on pops up at the top of the browser. Click the pop up and click Install This Add-on for All Users on This Computer. The Global Digital, D-Link Corporation add-on warning message pops up. Click Yes to confirm the installation.
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Auto Install Camera instructions to configure cameras for later use. If you wish to disable auto-install click the Disable Autoinstall button. Click Exit to continue. Please Note: The Autoinstall Camera function will not work if you modify the password on the IP cameras. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Yes to continue. The browser will now display the Live View. However, if you do not have any cameras connected, the live view window will have no video stream to show. Close the browser tab to exit. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The My Surveillance interface is based on the surveillance and camera features. Normal operation is also dependant upon the camera’s functionality. The interface features navigation tabs in the left-hand column which can be used to access the various functions of the My Surveillance app. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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View a live video stream of any camera in full screen mode, press escape to return to the user inter- Full Screen face. Camera Name and IP Ad- These icons show the status of each camera and allows you to double-click to toggle the status of dress each camera. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
) to enter Single Camera Mode. The live video for the selected camera will expand to cover the full live viewing area. Click the 2x2 button ( ) to return to Split Camera Mode. Click on the camera you wish to view in the Camera Name and IP Address window. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the Full Screen button ( ) to enter Full Screen Camera Mode. The viewing angle expands to cover the entire screen. Click the 2x2 button ( )to return to Split Camera Mode. This full-screen mode can be used in 2x2 mode and 1x1 mode. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
You can also click directly on the part of the main image you want to focus on. Use the mouse wheel to control the level of zoom. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Note: you must have installed E-map JPEG files in order to use this feature. Click the E-map Upload button to upload images into the database. When you click this button you will be directed to the E-map Upload window. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
You can copy this image to the clipboard by clicking the Copy to Clipboard button, or you can save the image to disk by clicking the Save Image button. Click the Close button to exit this mode. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
If the camera is configured to record when motion is detected, the camera icon on the E-map will change to red when an alarm is sounded or motion is detected, as shown below. When motion is detected or an alarm is triggered, click on the red camera icon on the E-map to play the recorded event. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
D-Link PTZ cameras: . Click the Patrol icon ( The Patrol Setup window will pop up. Please check your local D-Link support site for an updated list of camera models which support the Patrol function. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Add Preset Point to create a new Preset Point. This brings up the PTZ Preset Point box. Enter a Preset Name and click OK. To edit the presets click the Preset Point icon and select whichever preset you wish to delete. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Surveillance - Viewing Preset Points Click the Go to Preset Point icon ( ). This icon directs the camera to the designated points. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
You can then choose where to save the captured image. Automatically save the image file to - Use the Path button to select a folder to automatically save each snapshot to. You can also select the Preferred Image Format from the drop-down menu. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
If you have made changes and want to revert back to the default settings, click the Default button at the bottom. Click Apply to save the current configuration. Click OK when you are done to save your settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Surveillance - Playback In this section, you can play back previously recorded videos. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The bottom lets you view cameras with the actual size View a live video stream of any camera in full scream mode and press Escape to return to the user Full Screen interface. Open Recording Click this button to open an existing recording. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Use the two checkboxes at the bottom of the window to toggle whether to Show Events and Motion Detection on the graph. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click the Play button at the bottom of the window to play the selected recording on the main playback screen. Note: You can backup or play up to 4 selected recordings at the same time. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Once you click Setup, Camera Setup is the first screen to configure. On the left side are the sub-menus while on the right are the configurable options. Camera Setup is divided into four sections. Wizard, Camera List, Camera Search, and Auto Install. Let’s take a look at Wizard first. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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DHCP on your router to detect your camera. You may attempt to skip this process using the Skip button. However, once you do this, you will be unable to detect your camera. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The next screen appears blank if the camera wizard was unable to find your camera. If you have set up your camera properly, the camera wizard should have detected your camera. The camera then appears in the Search box. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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IP camera. However, if you have, the Device Information window is automatically populated with your device information. Click the Test Camera button to view streaming video from the connected camera. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Check Keep the File within, and enter a number of days to keep recordings for. Click the Estimate Required Space button to see how much space you would require to keep video for this period of time. Click Finish to complete the Wizard. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the desired Video Format (dependent on your camera). Finally, confirm if the Vendor and Model are correct for your chosen camera. Click Modify to confirm the changes. You can also click Test Camera to view the live feed from the camera. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select a camera from the camera list, click the Trash button. A confirmation message will pop up. Click Yes to remove the camera from the list. A message will pop up to confirm the changes. Click Yes to exit. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click the Test Camera button to view streaming video from the connected camera. Click Modify to add the camera to the camera list then Click Save Settings to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration A message pops up to confirm the changes. Click Yes to exit. Under Auto Install, click Enable Auto Install to detect other IP cameras next time you access the Live Video Page. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Audio and Video configures all your audio and video settings on each camera. Let’s take a look at a single camera configuration. Click Audio and Video. Here you can view all camera audio and video settings. Click on the device to see the configuration options. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Bitrate: This is the number of kilobits (Kbps) per second the video recording will contain. A higher bitrate means a larger output file. Audio Settings: Click the checkbox to enable audio. Click Save Settings to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Surveillance - Setup - Recording Setup The Recording Setup configuration tool displays options for each camera. The settings including Quota Setting, Event Record, and Recording mode. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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• Event Record will wait for event on the camera to be triggered before it begins recording Record Mode Manual Record - requires you to manually click a record button to begin recording. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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ShareCenter. Here is an example of a camera’s motion detection configuration page. Note: The appearance and/or functions of this page may vary depending on the camera model you are using. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Check the boxes of the cameras you wish to copy recording settings to, and click Save to continue. Click Yes to continue. Select your Recording Mode. Record by Schedule Click the Always Record (blue) box to set normal recording mode. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The selected frames turn to blue to indicate the recording duration. Click Save Settings to finish Motion Detection Record Click the Motion Detection Record (red) box to set recording only when motion is detected by the camera. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click or click and drag your mouse over the time frame(s) you want to set for motion detection recording. The selected frames turn to blue to indicate the recording duration. Click Save Settings to finish To delete recording schedule frames, click the light blue Delete box. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click or click and drag your mouse over the time frame you want to delete. The selected frames will return to light blue to indicate no recording schedule. You can also check Select All to select all frames. Click Save Settings to finish D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
My Surveillance -Setup - Event Setup The Event Setup configuration tool displays options for each camera. The basic settings relate to how you want event notifications to be sent. Click Advanced to configure accounts for Email and SMS notifications. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Use the checkboxes to select whether you would like each event type notification to be sent by E-mail, SMS, or Web Page. You can select more than one notification method for each event type. Click Save Settings to finish. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The E-map Upload configuration panel allows you to import a schematic illustration of the area/office space you want to monitor using your IP cameras. The E-map, in JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG format, is uploaded to the DNS-327L and configured to work with the camera(s) installed. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click and drag a camera from the camera list on the left of the image. When you have placed the camera in the correct location, double-click the icon to change the orientation of the camera. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration My Surveillance - Setup - Backup The Backup Setup page allows you to configure the ShareCenter NAS to backup and restore the IP Camera recordings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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If you do not have a folder, click the + sign to create a new folder. Type a new folder name then click OK to continue. Select the path, on the NAS, where you want the backup to reside. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration You should have the Folder name and the Destination configured. Configure a Start Date/Time and a Stop Date/Time. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The archive table at the bottom will populate as you collect data. A message will pop up to confirm the configuration. Click Yes to continue and the DNS-327L starts to backup the IP camera recordings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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From here you can check which archives to include in the playback list on the playback screen by adding or removing a check from the Playback List column. If you want to delete the archive, click the trash can icon for the folder you want to delete. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
This page allows you to modify the ports that the Live Video Server, Playback Server, and Config Server operate on. You may wish to do this if you have port restrictions on your local network. To change the port numbers, use the provided fields and click Save Settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Surveillance Center software. You can filter the events shown in the log by checking the checkbox for Type, Camera or Date. You also have the option to back up the log to a text file and clear the log. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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To backup your files, click the Backup Log button. Select the location that you wish to save the log file to, and click Save. A notification will appear to confirm that the log file has been successfully saved. Click Yes to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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To clear your the, click the Clear Log button. You will be prompted to verify that you want to clear the log. Click Yes to continue. Now you can see that your previous log disappears. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
My Favorite Applications The My Favorite Applications section allows users to add applications to the Home section so users can easily access these applications. Follow these easy steps to set up favorite applications on the Home screen. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click the Add/Remove button to add Applications. Check the box under each application you wish to add to the Home screen. Click Apply to continue. A shortcut will be created on the Home screen. Click the shortcut to access the application. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Enter the user name for the server here. Password: Enter the password for the server here. Type: Select either File or Folder from the drop-down list de- pending on whether you wish to download a file or a folder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Cur- List: rent download statistics, such as % completed and download speed, are displayed for each event. A refresh button is also provided to produce updated listings at any time. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Remote Backup jobs in the Remote Backup list. You must select the remote backup job first and then click the Modify button. Delete: To remove a Remote Backup job, select the job in the list and then click the Delete button. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
NAS or Linux file system. Remote To Local: sets the backup source as the remote NAS or Linux file system and the target destination for the backup files as the local NAS. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The subsequent backups in the incre- mental series contain new files and folders plus the links to the first incremental backup. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click on the Finish button if you are satisfied with all the settings Finished of the backup job created. Otherwise click on the Previous button to go back and make changes. Alternatively click on Exit to end the configuration without adding a remote backup job. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Navigation buttons: Use these buttons to move up and down in the list when there are multiple jobs configured. Refresh Button: Click this button during a backup or recovery process to monitor the progress by updating the progress completed bar. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
This option is only available for LAN Backups. User name: Enter the user name here. Password: Enter the password here. Select File or Folder, depending on what you want to Type: download or backup. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Incremental Backup will have the ShareCenter compare identical file names at the source and destination. Files will only be overwritten if the source file is more recent. Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Starts the setup wizard to add a new NAS folder as a Time Machine destination. Delete: Deletes a NAS folder setup as a Time Machine destination. Remove all Delete all the NAS folders in the list configured as Time Network Machine destinations. Shares: D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
If you have enabled the Time Machine functionality on the Sharecenter, you can add new backup destinations by clicking on the New button. This will start the Time Machine Setup Wizard. Click New to start the wizard. The wizard will explain the steps involved. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Use the checkboxes to select the volume you want to use for Time Machine and click Next. A summary displays your backup options. Click Finish. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The wizard returns to the Time Machine table. It displays the volumes you just selected for the backup process. The volumes are also viewable in the Finder. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Time Machine Setup - Mac OS You can also browse the volume in Finder. Go to System Preferences, click Time Machine. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration In Time Machine, click Select Backup Disk. View the DNS-327L Volumes. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the volume you want to use for the backup and click Use Disk. Log in to the server. Enter the Name and a Password that you configured for the volume you are using, and click Connect. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The Time Machine backup process is now complete. View your settings once you have set your disk. To deactivate Time Machine, move the slider to OFF. This, however, doesn’t delete the Volumes from the DNS-327L settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
To delete a volume under Time Machine Settings, select the volume you want to delete - it will turn red. Click the Delete button. A warning message prompts you to verify if you want to delete the Volume. Click Yes. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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To Remove all network shares, click the Remove All Network Shares button. A warning message appears asking you to confirm your selection. Click Yes to continue. The Time Machine wizard shows an empty Time Machine Settings window. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Backups basically backup digital media content from an MTP compatible USB device such as a digital camera, MP3 player, or smartphone to your ShareCenter. USB Backups allows you to backup data from a USB storage device to the ShareCenter or from the ShareCenter to a USB storage device. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Click Browse to select a folder on your ShareCenter for the backup data to be saved to. Status Displays the current MTP backup status. Click on the Save Settings button to save the MTP Backups settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select Copy to create a new folder in the destination folder. Select Synchronize to overwrite all the files in the existing USB folder named USBDisk1_1. Status: Displays the current USB backup status. Click on the Save Settings button to save the USB Backups settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
MTP backups settings and will copy all the media files from the MTP USB device to this folder. At this time the USB LED remains white until the device is disconnected. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
When the backup is complete, the flashing white LED will become solid white. Click and hold the USB button at the front for at least 5 seconds to unmount the USB device for safe removal. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The DNS-327L is able to act as a P2P download manager, enabling you to download files directly to the Sharecenter’s storage without the need for a computer. In this section you can view the status of current downloads, and configure the P2P download management settings. Go to Applications, and click on P2P Downloads. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration When you open P2P Downloads there are two sections, P2P Downloads and Settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Add Torrents from File: Browse for a torrent file you have downloaded onto your PC. Click Choose File, select the file you wish to upload, and click Add Torrent. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The Top, Up, Down and Bottom buttons allow you to Top, Up, Down, Bottom: move the selected P2P download in the task list. The downloads at the top of the list have a higher priority. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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The user can also navigate to other pages when more than one page exist. The Refresh button allows the user to refresh the P2P task list Refresh: so it displays the most updated statistics. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Here the user can choose to Enable or Disable encryption. Bandwidth Here, you can manually configure the maximum download Control: and upload rates. Enter the value -1 to set the respective field to unlimited. Click Save Settings to save the current configuration. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
With Amazon S3 support, it is possible to upload the data from your DNS-327L to Amazon S3, or download the data from Amazon S3 to your DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Before you can use this function on your Sharecenter, you must register an AWS account. To do this, open your web browser and type the following link for the Amazon Web Services: http://www.aws.amazon.com/s3. Then, click on the link at the top named “Sign Up Now”. Follow the instructions to create your AWS account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. Job Name Settings Enter a 16 character name to identify the name of the backup or the restore job. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. Server Type Type: Select Upload or Download from the drop-down menu. Backup Type: Use the drop-down menu and select Overwrite Existing Files, Full Backup or Incremen- tal Backup. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Once (at a predetermined time and day), or Scheduled (a predetermined time on a daily basis). If you wish to run the backup immediately, select the Yes radio button. Otherwise, select Click Next to continue D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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This field of the jobs controls whether the job will execute or not. If the button shows a green triangle, clicking it enables the job to function. If the button shows the red square, clicking it disables the job from executing. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Google Drive account). If the drop-down list is blank, create an account using the icons next to it. The green + button is used to create the Linked Account. The red x is used to delete a Linked Account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Use you Gmail credentials to sign-in (highlighted in red) or create an account (highlighted in pink). It’s better to use Google Chrome Browser to do this. Create your Google account by entering the required infor- mation. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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(Use the Ctl/C buttons to copy). Under Step 2. enter the email address you just created (or previously had) and paste (Use the Ctl/P button to paste)the key into the key field provided. Click Apply. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Under Sync Folder, click the Browse folder to locate the directory you want to use. Under Step 1, Select Sync Folder, select the folder you want to use. You can use the drop-down, click folder menu to select a folder. Click Next to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Under Step 2 Sync Folder Access Rights, select the user access rights. Choose between, All Accounts or Specific User/Group. Under Step 3 Assign Access Rights, select the access rights. Choose between, Read Only, Read/Write, or Deny Access. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Under Step 4 Summary, it highlights the steps completed. Click Finish to exit, Previous to go back or Exit to make no changes. The Sync Folder is now populated with the folder you selected. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Google Drive to NAS means data on Google Drive will be downloaded and synced to the DNS-327L. Next, select the schedule of your syn by either clicking Sync Now or choose an option from the drop-down menu (Manu- ally, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly) D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select Weekly, then select the Time: hour, minutes, and Day of week from the drop-down menu, and click Apply. For the Month option: Select Monthly, then select the Time: hour, minutes, and Day of month from the drop-down menu, and click Apply. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration To view the data you synced login to your Google account. You can do this through Gmail as well. Once in Gmail, select the Apps menu from the top-right side and select Drive. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Once in the Google Drive website, go to My Folders file and check to see if the data you synced over is there. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The mydlink cloud service is offered to DNS-327L users. Connect to the mydlink service from any location and using any operating system. If you are not connecting to the service directly from the DNS-327L, open your browser and type in www.mydlink.com. Sign into your account on the home page. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
If this is your first time accessing your mydlink account, you may need to verify your account. An automated email will be sent to your registered email address. Check your e-mail box and click the weblink to activate mydlink account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Your mydlink account will be verified and your profile information will be shown. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration mydlink Java Runtime Environment Once you log into your account, you will need to install the Java Runtime environment. The screen provides directions in order for you to download D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration The Java Runtime environment takes a few steps. Follow the instructions: D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration After the Java Runtime environment has been installed, run the mydlink application and enter your device password. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Once you are connected you can view your existing storage on the cloud and the DNS-327L. You can also upload, download files using your browser, create new folders, rename folders and delete folders. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Click Volume 1 to see its contents. Here you can create a New Folder, Upload and Download files, Delete and Rename files. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
To rename a file or folder, click the checkbox next to the file/folder you wish to rename. Click the Rename button. A confirmation window will appear for you to rename the file. Enter a new name and click Rename. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Under General Information you can view the properties of your NAS. On display is the Device Name, mydlink Number, Model Name, MAC address (which is associated with your account and NAS), and Activation time and date. Also viewable is the router you are using and file settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
• Check to make sure that the LED on your ShareCenter NAS is lit solid blue. If you still cannot access your ShareCenter, reset your device and run the DNS-327L Setup Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Select the device you wish to delete. A warning message appears for you to verify your deletion. Enter your admin password to delete the device. Click Delete Device to proceed. An acknowledgement message appears to confirm the deletion. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Under Profile Information, click the Delete Account link at the bottom. A warning message appears to ask you if you want to delete the account. Select No, keep it to do nothing or click Yes, delete it to delete the account. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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In order to delete the mydlink account you need to enter your password details. Enter your details and then click Confirm Delete. Click Cancel to revert back and keep your account. A confirmation will appear when the account has been deleted. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Access your files anytime, anywhere with your mydlink-enabled ShareCenter NAS and the mydlink Access-NAS app. Stream your stored photos, documents, music, and movies directly to your iOS or Android devices using your mobile data connection or Wi-Fi. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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• More coming soon! Note: If you are using a DNS-325 or DNS-345, please use the mydlink Cloud app. To download the mydlink Access-NAS app, simply search for “mydlink access-NAS” on the iTunes App Store or Google Play™. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Although performance is improved, the lack of any RAID or mirroring means that if one drive fails, all data on the volume will be lost. JBOD JBOD allows you to create a large virtual disk drive by concatenating two or more smaller drives together. It offers no redundancy and limited data protection. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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A RAID 1 array can only be as large as it’s smallest member disk. Because the data is stored on multiple disks, RAID 1 provides fault tolerance and protection, in addition to performance advantages. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Section 5 - Knowledge Base RAID Options Here is a list of the RAID options available on the ShareCenter DNS-327L. Standard RAID - creates a single volume for one drive or more drives. JBOD - allows you to create a large virtual disk drive by concatenating two or more smaller drives together.
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RAID 1 set fails. In fact, as long as any single member of the set remains functional, you will continue to operate normally, with complete access to your data. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
The DNS-327L supports USB UPS, giving users the ability to share the UPS on their local network and protect from an abnormal shutdown due to a power failure. Follow these instructions to connect a UPS to the USB port on the back of the ShareCenter. Standalone and Network Master Mode: Log into the DNS-327L. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select Standalone to use the UPS only on the DNS-327L, or select Master to share the UPS with the network UPS slaves. The UPS Status screen shows the mode, manufacturer, product type, battery charge meter, and status. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Enter the IP address of the other UPS slave on the network. Click the + button to add more IP addresses. Make sure the DNS-327L and the UPS slaves are on the same physical network. Click OK to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Once you have entered an IP address, the system will check its database for IP address records. The UPS Settings table will display the IP address(es) you added. Your DNS-327L is now setup as the network master to notify the network slaves about critical power status. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Deleting a UPS Slave Under Management>>System Management>>USB Devices>>UPS Setting, select the IP address. Your selection will turn red. Click Delete. The DNS-327L will process your request. The IP address will no longer be listed in the table. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Note: Only the print function is supported. The device does not support the copy and scan functions of multi-function printers. To add a printer, connect your printer via USB cable to the USB port on the back of the Sharecenter: The printer should appear in the USB Devices menu of the System Management tab. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Select the printer driver from the installed Manufacturer list or use the Have Disk button to browse for the printer driver file if you have them on your local hard disk or a CD-ROM. Click OK to continue. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Browse to locate the file. Once you have selected the proper driver as shown in the browse list then click OK to install the printer. The printer is now installed and the printer queue will appear. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
Settings. Download the printer manufacturer’s drivers, or install them from the CD that came with your printer. You must ensure that you use the correct Mac OS 10.8 drivers. Install these drivers on your Mac. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 5 - Knowledge Base Go to System Preferences>>Print & Scan. Under Print & Scan, click the plus sign. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Under Add Printer, click the IP tab to add the shared printer which is connected to the NAS. Enter the IP address of the printer and the Queue configuration. Note: Under the Queue section, enter “lp”, (where “lp” stands for Line Printer). D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 5 - Knowledge Base Under Location, choose Select Printer Software. Select your specific printer. (If you cannot find a driver for your printer, please download the driver from the manufacturer’s web site and install it.) D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Section 5 - Knowledge Base The IP printer now appears under Print & Scan. The IP address is clearly visible in the configuration settings. D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
ISO Mount Management Device Interfaces Download Management 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet port HTTP/FTP Schedule Download 1 USB 3.0 host port Peer to Peer (P2P) client LEDs Backup Management Power Schedule Backup from PC to NAS (D-Link ShareCenter D-Link ShareCenter DNS-327L User Manual...
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Consumption: Web-based management utility Normal Mode: 28.8 W System Setup Wizard (Win / Mac) Sleep Mode: 11.4 W D-Link Storage Utility (Win / Mac) Temperature E-Mail Notifications Operating: 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) SMS Notifications Storage: -20 to 70 ˚C (-4 to 158 ˚F)
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