the main uses of nas are as follows:
main applications of nas |
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backup / disaster capacity |
it includes local backup (backup data from computer to nas via lan), remote backup (backup data from remote computer to nas via wan), backup between nas (copy data between nas and nas) and so on.
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file sharing |
file sharing (file server) is the most basic application of nas. we can find the nas network storage device in the network neighborhood and store the public files in its shared directory. part of nas also has built-in file server function, we can access and manage files in nas through browser, upload and download files in http mode, just as easy as visiting software download website.
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media serve |
nas network memory products for home and individual users generally have upnp-av function (or streaming media function). in the network, they can be found by devices such as windows mce system xbox360 and ps3, and the multimedia files stored in nas can be played without extra operation. this feature turns nas into a media server for various clients in the network. |
network printing |
network printer sharing is also a common function for home users. by connecting the ordinary printer with nas through usb interface and turning on the network printer function of nas, we can use this printer in local area network. |