Thecus Technology 1U4500R User Manual

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Chapter 6: Using the 1U4500
 
Overview 
Once the U4500 is setup and operating, users on the network may manage all 
varieties of digital music, photos, or files by simply using their web browsers. To 
manage your personal files or access public files on the 1U4500, just enter its IP 
address into your browser (default IP address is http://192.168.1.100), and 
you will be taken to the 1U4500 Login page. 
 
 
 
 
Login Page 
To login to the system, enter your user name and password, and click Login to 
log into the system. You will be taken to the WebDisk interface. 
Using WebDisk 
The U4500 provides a WebDisk function that allows you to access the system 
over the Internet from any browser. 
 
1.  In the Login page, type in the User ID and password that were previously 
set for you in the Accounts menu. See Chapter 4: System Management 
> User and Group Management > 
 
2.  The WebDisk page appears showing folders made currently available to 
you via the Access Control List (ACL)
 
3.  Click on a folder name to enter the folder.  
 
4.  The folder’s page appears displaying files and folders. Click on a file to 
download the file. 
 
Folder Page 
Item Description 
Name 
Displays the names of folders and files. 
Size 
Shows the size of folders and files. 
Type 
Displays the type of folders and files. 
Modified Date 
Shows the time of most recent modification of folders and files. 
 
5.  Buttons on the folder page allow you to create a new folder, upload files 
and delete files in the folder. 
 
Folder Page Buttons 
Button Description 
Up 
Goes to the previous folder level. 
New folder 
Creates a new folder. 
New file (upload) 
Uploads a file from your computer to the current folder. 
Delete Selected Items 
Deletes selected files and folders. 
 
6.  To create a new folder within the current folder, press the New folder 
button. When the screen appears enter a name for the folder. Press OK to 
create the folder. 
 
NOTE 
Before proceeding, make sure that WebDisk Support or Secure WebDisk Support is 
enabled in the Service Support screen in the system’s Network menu. See Service 
Support in Chapter 6: System Management.