Connect MaxAttach to your Network
1. Connect one of the enclosed CAT-5 Ethernet cables to either 10/100 Base T Ethernet port
on the back of your MaxAttach. Insert the other end of this cable into a 10/100 Ethernet
connection on your network hub or switch. If you connect both Ethernet ports to your
network, they are pre-configured to enable fail-over and load balancing. Use the power
cord to connect the MaxAttach to a power source.
2. Make sure the main power On/Off rocker switch located at the back of the unit is in the
On position. Next, press the soft-power button on the front panel. The power light will
begin to flash and continue flashing for several minutes during the power-up cycle. When
the power light stops flashing and remains on, your MaxAttach is ready to configure.
Install the MaxNeighborhood Software
1. Insert the CD labeled MaxAttach NAS 4100 into your CD-ROM drive. If the MaxAttach
menu does not appear shortly after insertion, use Windows Explorer to locate and launch
the Setup file on the CD. Next, select MaxNeighborhood Installation and follow the on-
screen instructions.
2. A welcome screen will appear with options to install MaxNeighborhood or to Register
Online. Click the Install MaxNeighborhood button.
3. When the installation is complete, you will be given the option to launch by clicking the
FINISH button. A MaxNeighborhood window will appear with a “SEARCHING, Please
Wait . . .” message. When the search is complete, the MaxAttach unit(s) on your network
will be displayed in the window grid.
Configure your MaxAttach
1. If you have a DHCP server operating on your network, skip to step 3 below.
2. Select the MaxAttach unit you just installed by single-clicking the factory default server
name. The default server name will begin with the letters “MA”. Select “Change Settings”.
Enter the desired IP Address, Net Mask, Gateway and set DHCP Client to Disabled. Clicking
on the “Apply” button to commit the changes. The server will then automatically reboot.
Close the “Change Settings” window. After the system has completed rebooting, press the
“Refresh” button.
3. Double-click on the factory default server name appearing in the MaxNeighborhood
window. The default server name will begin with the letters “MA”. Your web browser will
launch and display a login screen. Enter the login name “Administrator” (without quote
marks) and the leave the password blank. Select “Administer this server ”. You will again
be asked for a login name and password. Enter the same name as above, also without a
password.
4. The Home page will now appear giving you the opportunity to alter factory default settings
to meet your individual network requirements. In particular, changing the administrative
password, date, time and network settings are typical. Depending on the changes made,
you may be instructed to reboot the system. Make all desired changes before rebooting.
5. Once rebooted, your MaxAttach NAS 4100 is ready for use.
Technical Support is available at 1-800-4MAXTOR and at www.maxattach.com
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