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DSM-G600 Install Guide

Installing the Hardware

Installing the Hardware

A.

Unscrew the two screws

on the back panel of the

DSM-G600 to remove

the cover.

B.

Connect the IDE cable to

the IDE cable connector

on your hard drive.

Note:

Make sure the

jumper setting on your

hard drive is set to

Master

or

Cable Select

.

C.

Connect the power cable

to the power connector

on your hard drive.

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Installing the Hardware

Installing the Hardware (continued)

D.

Use the mounting screw to

secure the

hard drive to

the DSM-G600.

E.

Replace the cover and

screw the two screws

on the back panel of the

DSM-G600.

F.

Connect an Ethernet

cable to the Ethernet port

located on the back of the

DSM-G600.

Note:

It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once

your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and

begin communicating wirelessly with your DSM-G600.

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Installing the Hardware

H.

Connect the power adapter

to the power receptor on

the back panel. Then plug

the other end of the power

adapter into a wall outlet or

power strip. The Power LED

will turn on to indicate proper

operation.

G.

Connect the antenna to

the antenna connector

located on the back of the

DSM-G600.

Installing the Hardware (continued)

Note:

When you first power on, the DSM-G600 will automatically format

your hard drive if it is unformatted. This process may take several minutes

depending on the size of your hard drive. During this process, the power

LED will blink. Once the power LED is solid, you may then access the web

based configuration of the DSM-G600. Do not power the unit off during

this process.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The DSM-G600 lets you access your stored data and media files using a wireless

connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.

Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or

other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical

ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency)

noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these

basic guidelines:

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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DSM-G600 and other network

devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DSM-G600’s range

from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or

ceilings is minimized.

1

Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick

(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a

2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the

signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better

reception.

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3

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical

devices or

appliances that generate RF noise.

Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may

have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and

computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and

objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors,

file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling

fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade

dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away

from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the

phone in not in use.

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Configuration

Open your Web browser and

type

http://dsm-g600

into the

URL address box. Then press

the Enter or Return key.

The logon pop-up screen will appear.

Type

admin

for the user

name and leave the

password field blank.

Click

OK

.

Configuration

Click

Run Wizard

.

If you cannot access the DSM-G600 with the

DNS name, enter the IP address instead. If a

DHCP server is not available, the DSM-G600

will

default to an IP address of 192.168.0.100.

Your computer must have an IP address in the

same network (192.168.0.x where x is between

1 and 254).

If you have a DHCP server, you can check

the DHCP log or table to find the IP address

received by the DSM-G600.