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6. Application Service Controls
The Application Server Configuration menu contains controls for managing the built in print
server and the Digital Audio Access Protocol streaming media server (used primarily by
Apple’s iTunes)
6.1 Print Server Management
The MaxNAS R8 Can share a USB attached
printer to your network. The Print Server page
displays information about the USB printer for
identification purpose. To see the printer details,
navigate to “Application Server” -> “Printer. In
this page (illustrated right) the MaxNAS will
report the make, model, and current status of
the printer attached. You may remove documents
from the print queue by clicking
. If the
print service becomes unresponsive and
documents are not printing, you may reset the
printer service by clicking .
6.2 iTunes Server Management
The MaxNAS R8 can stream audio to
Digital Audio Access Protocol remote
network players such as iTunes, Roku
Soundbridge, and others. When enabled,
the service will create and share a
network folder called “itunes_music.” All
supported music files in this folder will
be indexed and shared to iTunes and
other compatible players. The “itunes_
music” share is set to public by default
but you may assign ACLs as to any other
share using the MaxNAS folder controls-
please see section 4.4 of this chapter for
more information. To access iTunes streaming controls, navigate to “Application Server” ->
“iTunes.” The following table describes the controls on this page:
iTunes Service Enable or disable the iTunes server
Server Name The name used to identify the MaxNAS R8 to the network players
Password Enter a password if you’d like to limit access to the shared music.
Rescan Interval Determines how often the MaxNAS R8 scans the Music directory for new updates.
MP3 Tag
Encode
This option specifies the metatag encoding format for MP3 files stored on the
MaxNAS R8. All ID3 tags will be broadcast in UTF-8 format.
7. Module Management
The Micronet MaxNAS R8 is capable of integrating additional functionality through the use of
encapsulated precompiled applications. From time to time MicroNet may release new features,
or modules, for the MaxNAS R8. Modules offer additional functionality without replacing the
base operating code or firmware. Modules will either be made available on MicroNet’s website
or provided by MicroNet Technical Support. The module format and structure is compatible
3-Administering the MaxNAS R8