QNAP Systems Ts 253 User Guide

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Web Server 
 
Go to Control Panel > Applications > Web Server to configure the web server and 
virtual host.      
 
 
Web Server 
 
The NAS can host web sites including those that use Joomla!, PHP and MySQL/SQLite to 
establish an interactive website. To use the Web Server, follow these steps. 
1. Enable the service and enter the port number. The default number is 80. 
2. Configure other settings:  
a. Maintenance: Click Restore to restore the web server configuration to default.  
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Note:  
If the Web Server is disabled, all relevant applications including Music Station, Photo 
Station, Happy Get, or QAirplay will become unavailable. 
To use PHP mail(), go to System Settings > Notification > SMTP Server and 
configure the SMTP server settings. 
 
WebDAV 
 
WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a set of extensions to the 
HTTP(S) protocol that allows users to edit and manage files collaboratively on remote 
servers. After enabling this function, you...

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6. Enter a name for this network place. 
7. The Web folder has been successfully created. 
8. You can locate the web folder in the Network Location section in Computer. 
9. You can connect to the folder though this link via HTTP/WebDAV. 
 
Mac OS X 
Follow these steps to connect to your NAS via WebDAV on Mac OS X.  
Client Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.1) 
1. Open Finder > Connect to Server, and enter the URL of the folder. Format: 
http://NAS_IP_or_HOST_NAME/SHARE_FOLDER_NAME  
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o The symbol * refers to the version number of SQLiteManager.  

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Virtual Host 
 
A virtual host is a web server technique that provides the capability to host more than one 
domain (website) on one physical host and offers a cost-effective solution for personal and 
small businesses with such need. You can host up to 32 websites on the NAS with this 
feature. 
 
Before you Start 
 
In this tutorial we will use the information provided in the below table as a reference guide. 
Host name WAN/LAN IP and 
port 
Document root Demo web 
application...

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4. Specify the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) for connection. If you select HTTPS, make sure the 
option Enable Secure Connection (SSL) in Web Server has been enabled. 
5. Specify the port number for connection. 
6. Click Apply. 
7. Continue to enter the information for the rest of the sites you want to host on the NAS. 
8. Create a folder for each website (site1_mysite, site2_mysite, and www_mysite2) and 
start transferring the website files to the corresponding folders. 
 
 
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Other Applications 
 
Various applications are provided by QNAP to enhance your user experiences. For details on these 
applications, refer to the following links:  
App Center 
DLNA Media Server 
Download Station 
Helpdesk 
HybridDesk Station 
iTunes Server 
Multimedia Management 
Music_Station 
myQNAPcloud_Service 
Photo Station 
Video Station  

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App Center 
 
The App Center is a platform for the distribution of NAS apps. Users can search for, install, remove 
and update apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers to expand services and add new 
features to the NAS.  
 
 
Starting App Center 
 
The App Center can be launched from the App Center shortcut on the Main Menu or the NAS Desktop. 
 
Familiarizing yourself with App Center 
 
Menu Bar  
 
No Name
  
Description 
1 View Mode
  
Switch to item mode or list mode for the...

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Info and total storage capacity, associated storage pools, RAID Group, disks, 
and apps already installed on each volume. 
4 Search Search for apps that are available to install on the NAS. 
5 Refresh Check for the latest updates. 
6 Manual 
Install 
Browse to upload and manually install a QPKG add-on. You can also find 
information on App add-on developments here. 
7 Settings App Repository: If you have an URL provided by a third-party community 
or developer, you can add or modify it here to...

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Note: 
The NAS must be connected to the Internet. 
If the NAS only has only one volume or the app does not support volume selection, you 
will not be prompted to choose a volume for app installation.  
QNAP is not responsible for troubleshooting any issues caused by open-source 
software/add-ons. Users are encouraged to visit the QNAP community forum or contact 
the software creators for assistance. 
When installing an add-on that requires a prerequisite app, the prerequisite add-on will...