Download

Use your NAS OS device as a download server to:

• Download files from the Internet (PDF, torrent, binary)
• Upload files from the local disk (Torrent)

Create a Download

1. If the service is off, click on the slider to turn the Download Machine On.
   
2. To initiate a download, choose the Add download button.
   
3. At the prompt, choose whether the file source can be found at a URL (web address) or if it is a Local File.
   • URL: Type or paste the web address.
     
   • Local File: Select Browse to search for the file.
     
4. Select the destination share by clicking inside the Destination field. Choose the share in the pop-up window.
5. To better organize your downloads, you can choose Create folder at the prompt to add a folder to the share.
   
6. Choose Save to begin the download.

Download settings

To adjust the settings, click on the link Configure download settings at the top of the page.

• TCP Listening port: Enter a router port number through which the download service will operate.
• Download rate limit: Select the pull-down menu and choose Custom. Enter a number from 1KB/s to 102400KB/s.
• Upload limit rate: Select the pull-down menu and choose Custom. Enter a number from 1KB/s to 102400KB/s.
• Maximum active downloads: Enter the number of download jobs that can run simultaneously.

Technical note: Multiple simultaneous downloads can impact your NAS's performance. In some instances, even after a download has completed, the download service may continue to use system resources.