D-Link DNS-321 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)
Given below is full router user manual of D-Link DNS-321 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.
Product user manuals come handy in case you want to know all functionalities of your device, troubleshooting, fist time configuration & setup and in many other situations.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DNS-321 will cause damage and void
the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
For best results, the following system requirements are recommended:
Computer with: 1GHz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB available space / CD-ROM drive
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 and above
3.5” SATA Hard Drive(s)
Windows
®
XP (with Service Pack 2) or Vista
™
System Requirements
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D-Link DNS-3±1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
The D-Link DNS-321 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure shares your documents, photos, music, and videos across
the network and on the Internet (via FTP server) so family members, friends, or employees can access them. This
enclosure, which can hold two 3.5” SATA hard drives of any capacity
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, creates a central network point for backing up
valuable files. The built-in RAID 1
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mirroring technology protects these files from drive failure. Other options such as
Standard, JBOD, and RAID 0 are also available.
The DNS-321 shares files over the Internet via the built-in FTP server
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. Users and groups can be created and assigned
to folders with either read or read/write permissions. Quotas can be set per user or group to restrict space usage.
In addition, the DNS-321 can be used to stream photos, music, and videos to UPnP AV compatible network media
players
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The included CD contains D-Link’s Easy Search Utility. This utility allows you to locate the DNS-321 on the network
and map drives to your computer. Backup software is also included on the CD. This software allows you to backup your
files from a computer to the DNS-321 manually, by a schedule, or in real-time. Real-time backups are a great way to
safeguard against unfortunate accidents that may result in the loss of important files.
Combining ease of use with practical and high performance features, the DNS-321 is an organized solution for any
network.
Free up drive space on computers and centralize data on your network with the DNS-321 2-Bay Network
Storage Enclosure!
Introduction
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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.
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Note that use of an FTP Server to access files over the Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions.
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RAID 1 mirroring requires the use of 2 internal SATA drives.
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Hard Drive(s) not included.
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D-Link DNS-3±1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
The DNS-321 is designed for easy installation and allows remote access to important data via LAN or WAN:
Two Hard Drive Bays for 3.5” SATA Hard Drives of Any Capacity
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Simplified Hard Drive Installation Process – No Tools Required
Four Hard Drive Configurations:
Standard, JBOD (Linear), RAID 0, and RAID 1
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High Performance Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
Built-in FTP Server for File Access Over the Internet
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Scheduled Downloads from Web or FTP Sites
Full or Incremental Backups
Real Time Backups With the Included Backup Software
Users and Groups Can Be Assigned to Folders with Read or Read/Write Permissions
Quotas For Users and Groups
Automatic E-Mail Notifications
Power Management for Conserving Energy and Extending Hard Drive Life
UPnP AV Server for Streaming Music, Photos, and Video to Compatible Media Players
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iTunes
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Software will be able to automatically find and play music directly from the DNS-321
D-Link Easy Search Utility
Configurable by Web Browser
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Hard Drive(s) not included.
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RAID 1 mirroring requires the use of 2 internal SATA drives.
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Note that use of an FTP Server to access files over the Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions.
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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.
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