General
Number of USB ports	2
USB standard	2.0
File system for external hard drive	EXT3
Configuration	Via CD with configuration program
Access	via web browser
User management
Authorisation assignment

The ALL6100 from Allnet is a compact 2-port USB 2.0 mini NAS server designed for network sharing of USB flash drives and external hard drives. It enables access to stored data from multiple devices on the local network, with data transfer speeds complying with the USB 2.0 standard. The server is suitable for use in small offices or home applications where simple and cost-effective network sharing of storage devices is required. Configuration is performed using a supplied CD with a special configuration program that allows assignment of an IP address. Afterward, the server can be controlled via a web browser from any PC on the network.

Applications

The ALL6100 is particularly suitable for environments where central storage sharing via USB devices is required, without the need for a full-fledged server or NAS system with its own operating system. It can be used, for example, to share documents, images, or music files in home environments or small workgroups. The use of external hard drives enables extended storage capacity that can be accessed over the network by multiple users.

Functions and Features in Detail

The server features two USB 2.0 ports on the rear, to which a USB flash drive and an external hard drive enclosure can be connected respectively. The external hard drive is automatically formatted with the EXT3 file system to enable network sharing. Flash drives, however, do not require formatting, as the existing file system is automatically recognized. Network sharing is performed via standardized protocols, allowing the drives to be integrated into the network environment within the operating system as usual.

Technology Explained Simply

The ALL6100 operates as Network-Attached Storage (NAS), where storage devices are connected via USB and shared over the local network. The connection is made via an Ethernet port, which is linked to a switch or router using a network cable. The IP address is assigned during initial configuration using the supplied program, making the server accessible on the network. User management and permission assignment are handled via the web interface, allowing different user groups with varying access rights to be set up.

Compatibility and Accessories

The server is compatible with USB 2.0 flash drives and external hard drive enclosures that also connect via USB 2.0. Network sharing is performed via common protocols, enabling the drives to be used from Windows, macOS, or Linux systems on the network.

Installation and Mounting

Installation involves connecting the server to the network via the Ethernet port and connecting the USB storage devices to the two USB ports on the rear. Initial configuration is performed using the supplied CD, where a configuration program enables assignment of an IP address. After configuration, the server can be controlled via a web browser to manage users, shares, and permissions.

Advantages in Operation

The ALL6100 offers a simple and cost-effective way to share USB storage devices over the network. Automatic formatting of the external hard drive with EXT3 and automatic recognition of flash drives without formatting simplify setup. User management via the web interface enables centralized control of access rights. The use of standard USB 2.0 technology ensures broad compatibility with common storage devices.