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2.1.3.3 You may change the password by entering a new “New Password” field, and re-enter

the password (case sensitive) in the “Confirm Password” field. Click

End

to conclude

the wizard session.

2.2 Launching the IP Storage Administration GUI, DHCP Environment

Windows hosts can access the MaxNAS via WINS. Mac OS X and *nix based workstations may not support

WINS and would require your network administrator to provide the newly assigned IP address before accessing

the MaxNAS.

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2.2.1 Make sure your MaxNAS is connected via LAN1 to a hub or a switch that is connected

to the DHCP server

2.2.2 (Windows hosts) Point your browser to “http://

MaxNAS”

2.2.3 (Windows UPNP enabled hosts) Windows XP

and newer support UPNP discovery. To enable
UPNP, navigate to “My Network Places” and select
“Show icons for networked UPnP devices.” Confirm
the operation in the confirmation dialog box.
Once UPnP is enable, a Remote UPnP device icon
should appear. Double Click the UPnP icon for the
MaxNAS, and a browser session will automatically
launch.

2.3 Launching the IP Storage Administration GUI,
Static IP Environment

2.3.1 Make sure your MaxNAS is connected via LAN2

to a hub or a switch that is connected to your
workstation

2.3.2 Configure the IP address of your workstation

to 192.168.2.101, subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
Refer to your operating system’s documentation
for more information on this procedure.

2.3.3 Point your browser to “http://192.168.2.100”

2.4 Logging In
The default User ID and password on the MaxNAS are:

UserID:

admin

Password: admin

Enter the userID and password, and click the “Login”
button. You are now ready to administer and customize
your MaxNAS.

Note:

The UPNP Icon for MaxNAS may

blink in the explorer windows. This is normal

behavior.

2-Connecting the MaxNAS