Thecus N5500 User's Manual

Password on TargetServerTest ConnectionScheduleTimeTypeAddThe password for the username on the target server.Click to check the connection to the Target Server.Enable or Disable schedule backup of your share folders.The time when the Nsync task will run.Select whether to run the Nsync task daily, weekly, or monthly.Daily: input the time of day to execute Nsync task.Weekly: input which day of the week to execute the task.Monthly: decide which day of the month to execute the task.Press Add to submit your settings.NOTEBefore starting an Nsync Task, make sure the target server’s Nsync Server (or FTPServer) is enabled.Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceOn the Nsync target server, the administrator of that server has to set up a useraccount with a folder named “nsync” and grant write access.1. On the Nsync server, add a user for Nsync source (ex. nsyncsource1). Forinstructions on how to add a user on the N5500, see Chapter 4: User andGroups Authentication> Local User Configuration > Add Users.2. On the Nsync server, grant that user (ex. nsyncsource1) write access to thensync folder. For instructions on how to set up a folder’s ACL, seeChapter 4: Storage management> Shore Folder> Folder Access ControlList (ACL).3. Once this is done, the target server will start accepting Nsync tasks fromserver using that ID and password.Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceIf you selected “Other Device” when setting up your Nsync task, the N5500 will usethe FTP protocol to back up the share folder. On the external storage device, makesure there is a folder named “nsync”, and the Auth ID has writable permission inthat folder.Designating N5500 as an Nsync TargetThe N5500 can act as an Nsync server, enabling another Nsync-equipped ThecusNAS at a remote location backup their files to this N5500. From the SystemNetwork menu, choose the Nsync Target item, and the Nsync Target Serverscreen appears.Nsync Target Server SettingItemDescriptionNsync Target Server Enable or Disable Nsync Target support.NOTETo enable Nsync task to go thru firewall, you have to open port TCP/1194 onyour firewall in both directions.95