Network Server

Access to the LG Network Storage through FTP/FTPs or AFP is configured with this function..

* For router use, the router settings need to be changed. Please refer to port forwarding of DMZ settings in the router’s manual.

FTP

An FTP offers a handy environment when accessing LG Network Storage on the Internet.

The use of FTP service can be established through “Enable”. The Windows image is explained here. The method below is applicable to other OSs.

① Use the FTP connection program, or open explorer and input the address ftp:// [address]:[port number]. If the IP address is unknown, refer to <PC Application Program Usage> or <LG Network Storage Information Confirmation>. Port number may be changed to a number determined by the user. The default FTP port number is 21. To use the default value (21), user may log on without inputting the port number.

* Using the DDNS service offered by LG Network Storage will log on to ftp:// myname.lgnas.com:port number. For more details, please refer to system remote control <DDNS>.

* To use the default port value 21, user may log on without inputting the port number through ftp://IP address or ftp://myname.lgnas.com.

② Input the user name and password and login

③ Look at the sharing folder. Folders and files can be managed via drag and drop, allowing for name change and delete. Depending on the local network environment, use of the firewall in the FTP server may be prohibited. For FTP server problems, consult the router’s manual or contact the network administrator.

* LG Network Storage supports FTPS with advanced security on the existing FTP for better protection of the user’s data traveling through the internet. To use FTPS, an FTP connection program that supports FTPS must be used. The explorer program supported by the Windows operating system does not support FTPS. Generally most commercial FTP connection programs support FTPS and more details may be found in the relevant program manual. (A typical free FTP connection program such as File Zila does not allow access to LG Network Storage through FTPS.)

AFP

The AFP offers a similar environment to Windows folder sharing.

* AFP is available within networks with the installed LG Network Storage, but not for external access without network setting changes due to firewall and other restrictions.

* If there are no special reasons Windows Sharing is recommended, as the Mac OS X basically supports Windows Folder Sharing.