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Q: How do I log in to the NAS on my cell phone?

2024-06-07


#NAS #FAQ

To log in to your ASUSTOR NAS using your cell phone, you can use the official apps provided by ASUSTOR, such as
  • AiMaster: NAS Installation without the hassle! AiMaster allows you to initialize and activate your NAS right from your cell phone, whether it's adding new users, downloading and installing more NAS Apps, updating ADM, adjusting NAS hardware and ADM settings, or checking the real-time status of the system, AiMaster can help you get it done with ease.
Using AiMaster - ASUSTOR NAS

  • AiFoto 3: The new AiFoto 3 provides a simpler interface with many new features, offering various ways to browse and backup NAS photos on AiFoto 3: Timeline, Smart Albums, Folders, as well as faster and more convenient automatic uploading of photos from your cell phone to backup in real time, and sharing them with different users by creating links to browse and manage photos. It's so easy to browse and manage photos, letting you back up and share your favorite moments at any time. *Requires Photo Gallery 3
Photo Gallery 3 and AiFoto 3 - ASUSTOR NAS

  • AiData: NAS file manager is now on mobile devices. With AiData, you can intuitively browse and manage the data on your NAS. AiData also combines the file sharing function, allowing you to share the files on your NAS to other NAS devices or cloud services through your mobile device, AiData puts your data at your fingertips.
Using AiData - ASUSTOR NAS

  • AiVideos: AiVideos brings you a smooth mobile movie watching experience, playing your favorite movies on your NAS without waiting for download. You can enjoy HD video streaming in one click, and you can even choose multi-language subtitles to match your viewing, or even choose different channels to enjoy multi-national original sound reproduction, the movie theater is in your hands.
Introduction to AiVideos - ASUSTOR NAS

  • AiMusic: Allow mobile devices to stream music from your NAS. Easily select the music you want to listen to from your categorized music collection and let music streaming surround your daily life!
Introduction to AiMusic - ASUSTOR NAS

  • AiSecure: It's easier than ever to keep track of everything in your home, so you'll be able to see everything at a glance. In addition to real-time monitoring of what's happening in the places you care about, proactive push notifications can be sent to your mobile device at the same time as the event, so you can keep track of everything.
Using AiSecure - ASUSTOR NAS

Q: Can I install software on my NAS?

2024-02-22


#NAS #FAQ

Yes, ASUSTOR NAS is a storage device that supports the installation of software. ASUSTOR offers an operating system called ADM (ASUSTOR Data Master), which is Linux-based and allows users to install a variety of applications and software, including but not limited to file sharing, media servers, download tools, monitoring software, and more. Users can browse, install and manage these software through ADM's App Central. This allows the ASUSTOR NAS to be used not only for file storage, but also for a variety of applications depending on the user's needs.

Q: How to block Ads with Pi-hole® ? (For x86-64 platform NAS)

2021-12-28


#NAS #FAQ

For more information, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1047127

Pi-hole® is an ad-blocking software and powerful local DNS service who helps to audit queried domains on your network.

And also, Pi-hole® can operate in many systems, this article will show you how to easily install on NAS and configure DNS on router.

 

ASUSTOR AS66 series’ App Central supports Pi-hole®, so we take AS6602T as an example to build the system. Please refer to Pi-hole - ASUSTOR NAS to find the supported NAS.

 

Step 1. Select the NAS and its application center that supports Pi-hole®

Step 2. Find the NAS'IP address

           You can use the NAS tool or router’s network map to find the IP address.

           *NAS tool (As you can see the NAS IP address in this picture is 192.168.50.146.)

            Go to NAS App: Select [Settings] -> [Network] -> [Network Interface] and then select either the [LAN 1], [LAN 2] or [LAN n] depending on your connection.

          

           *Router's network map

             Log in to ASUS Router Setting page.

          

              Note: Please refer to [Wireless Router] How to enter the router's GUI  to learn more.

 

Step 3. Install Pi-hole in ASUSTOR App Central

3-1 Log in to ADM using an administrator account.

3-2 Click [App Central].

3-3 Search "Pi-hole".

3-4 Click [Install] button to install Pi-hole App.

             

             

 

Step 4. Check the result after installed

            Go to NAS App Central -> [Installed] and click the Pi-hole® icon. The default password is in Notes. Remember it.

             

Step 5. Assign router's DNS server IP to NAS IP address

            The NAS IP address in this example is 192.168.50.146 and put this IP address in [WAN] -> [Internet Connection] -> [DNS Server1].

            

            Note: Please refer to [Wireless Router] How to enter the router's GUI  to learn more.

 

Step 6. Log in to Pi-hole®

            Click the Pi-hole® icon on NAS desktop interface and key in the password you got in Step 4.

            

            

 

Enjoy it.

         There are many information on the Pi-hole® interface. For more information, please refer to https://pi-hole.net/

             

Q: Solution for Onlyoffice not working with Nextcloud version over 19

2020-07-09


#NAS #FAQ

Please open File Explorer and go to Docker folder > Nextcloud>config to find the config.php file.

Then, download it.



Edit the config.php by using Notepad.

Add below to the file and save the file.

'allow_local_remote_servers' => true,



Upload the revised file back to the config folder and it should be working fine again.

Q: How do I set up an auction or ecommerce website?

2018-12-19


#NAS #FAQ

ASUSTOR’s App Central provides many applications to install and use. To set up ab auction or ecommerce website, install a free shopping cart app from ASUSTOR, such as Odoo, Opencart, osCommerce, PrestaShop or another ecommerce app. A content management system such as WordPress or Joomla to plug in the shopping cart system can also be installed.



All of these apps are free. ASUSTOR provides a free DNS system to create your domain name. For example, "http://ASUSTORID.myasustor.com/Prestashop/" would be your shopping site.


The above services don’t have set fees or network space rental fees, and all information will only be stored in your NAS, maintaining a considerable degree of privacy.

Q: How do I host a website on my NAS?

2023-03-02


#NAS #FAQ

No matter if it is a personal blog, company website, or e-commerce website, ASUSTOR NAS's Web Server function lets you host your very own website right on the NAS. Furthermore, you can use App Central to download Apps for content management, database management, bulletin board systems and more, allowing you to easily set up all different types of websites in just minutes.

 

To host your website on your NAS, please follow the instructions below:

1 Enabling the Web server

STEP 1

  • In ADM click on [Web Center]  [Web Server].
  • Select a web server package and PHP package.
  • Select [Enable Web server port] and [Enable secured Web server port].
  • Select [Also enable EZ-Connect port forwarding] and click on [Apply].

  • In order to check that the setting has been successfully applied, enter the ASUSTOR NAS's IP address into a Web browser and connect to it. You should be able to see the "Congratulations!" page as shown in the graphic below.

  • This page is located in the ASUSTOR NAS's [Web] shared folder. In order to host a website on the ASUSTOR NAS, you must upload it to the "Web" shared folder of the NAS.



2 Enabling DDNS service

If you have subscribed for DDNS service, you can also create a unique hostname to use with your NAS. In the following example we will walk you through the process of enabling DDNS service on the NAS.

STEP 1

  • In ADM click on [Settings]  [Manual Connect]  [DDNS].
  • Select [Enable DDNS service].
  • Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down list. You can choose to use the myasustor.com DDNS service if EZ-Connect service is enabled.
  • If you haven't signed up for DDNS service you can select a provider and then click on the [Sign up now] to register.
  • Fill out the rest of the required fields and then click on [Apply] once you are done. DDNS service should now be successfully enabled on the NAS.

After enabling the DDNS service, you are now ready to connect to your NAS using the internet.

  • Enter https://YOUR_DDNS:ADM HTTPS port/ into your Web browser to connect to your NAS.

  • Install ASUSTOR AiMaster or other Apps on Android or iOS devices to log in.



3 Adding a new virtual host (website)

You can use this feature to simultaneously host several websites on your NAS.

STEP 1

  • In ADM click on [Web Center].
  • Click on the Virtual Host and then click on the [Add].

STEP 2

  • The Virtual Host window will now appear. Fill out the required fields and then click [OK] once you are done. Your website should now be successfully hosted on the NAS.
    • Host name: Setting the DDNS name of the ADM here. (For example: CloudID.myasustor.com)
    • Protocol: Selecting HTTPS or HTTP here. Please select HTTPS if using DDNS host with valid certificates.
    • Certificate: Select the valid certificate for the host name when using the HTTPS protocol. (Introduced in ADM 4.2)
    • Port number: Default is 80 or 443, you can set another port that is not already in use.
    • Folder name: Please select the folder which include your own web content or other shared folders on ADM.
      Note: Users don't need to setup virtual host for the web server apps installed on ADM, and can simultaneously open different web apps through ADM Web Center. (For example: WordPress, PhpMyadmin, and etc.)
    • Status: Enabled by default, can be modified to disable it.

  • If there are other IPs on ADM that can set another DDNS name, then you can set different host name for virtual host.
  • Different ports are needed for different virtual hosts with same host name.

  • After enabling the virtual host, enter https://[YOUR_DDNS]:[Port]/ into your Web browser to visit the website of the virtual host.

If you encounter any problem when proceeding above configuration, please submit a support ticket in our support center to get further help:

support.asustor.com

Q: How do I join my NAS with a Windows Active Directory domain?

2021-08-05


#NAS #FAQ

In order to connect your ASUSTOR NAS to your Windows AD domain you will need the following pieces of information from your AD server:

  • Domain Name
  • Domain DNS Server
  • AD Server Name
  • Domain NetBIOS Name


In the following example we will show you how to obtain these pieces of information from a Windows AD server and then use them to connect a NAS to a Windows AD domain.

Note: Your Domain DNS Server is the DNS sever that is used for your Active Directory. If you are unsure about what the IP address for your Domain DNS Server is, please contact your system administrator.


STEP 1

  • In your Windows AD server double-click on [Computer].


STEP 2

  • Then click on [System properties].


STEP 3

The system screen should now appear. You should be able to find your AD Server Name and Domain Name on this screen. Please see the graphic below:

  • A. = AD Server Name
  • B. = Domain Name


STEP 4

  • Now select [Start]  [Programs]  [Administrative Tools]  [Server Manager].


STEP 5

  • In the left hand panel navigate to [Roles]  [Active Directory Domain Services]  [Active Directory Users and Computers]. Right click on your domain and then select [Properties].


STEP 6

In the Properties dialog box you should be able to find your Domain NetBIOS Name. Please see the graphic below:

  • C. = Domain NetBIOS Name



2.2 Connecting the NAS to the AD domain

STEP 1

  • In ADM select [Access Control]  [AD/LDAP]. And then under the Active Directory tab click on [Join Domain].


STEP 2

  • The Join Active Directory window will now appear. Select the [Advanced setup] radio button and then click [Next].
  • You can also choose the [Quick setup] option if you wish.


STEP 3

  • Use the information "B" that you obtained in the previous section to fill out the required fields.


STEP 4

  • Enter the administrator username and password for your AD server and then click [Finish].


STEP 5

  • You should now be successfully connected to your AD domain.



2.3 Managing AD domain users and groups

Once you have successfully added your NAS to the AD domain you will be able to manage the access rights for AD domain users and groups. You can do this by selecting [Access Control]  [Domain Users] or [Domain Groups].



If you encounter any problem when proceeding above configuration, please submit a support ticket in our support center to get further help:

support.asustor.com

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