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2-Bay NAS Media Server Enclosure TN-200
Having plenty of media content in a household is one thing, but being able to seamlessly access and share it is quite
another. Enter the 2-Bay NAS Media Server from TRENDnet.
A
s the name indicated, TRENDnet’s
2-Bay NAS Media Server Enclosure,
model TN-200, is aimed at being the
entertainment and storage hub of a digital
network, and enables DLNA certified Smart
TVs, media players, and game consoles
to automatically find and play multiple
HD videos and music simultaneously. For
audiophiles, it also offers an iTunes server,
which enables users to share a massive
iTunes library across their network, while a
Gigabit Ethernet port ensures and maintains
a high speed connection.
The media server additionally offers some
advanced features, including DLNA
and remote access. The former enables
users to use a DLNA app on their tablet
or smartphone and thus streams movies
and music contained on the TN-200, even
offering simultaneous HD streams to different
devices. The latter, meanwhile, enables users
to safely share their content over the internet
using an FTP server, or alternatively create
login profiles with restricted remote access.
Space to spare
Taking into account the need for energy
saving and being environmentally aware, the
TN-200 can be programmed to hibernate
when idle, and can be set to automatically
turn off at specific times and according to a
weekly schedule when not in use.
Most critical in a media server is how much
space it can actually accommodate, and the
TN-200 certainly delivers. It accepts two 3.5”
SATA I/II hard drives (sold separately) for a
total storage capacity of up to 8 TB. In case
that is not enough, additional storage can
be also added using the convenient USB
shareport. Furthermore, the TN-200 takes into
account the need for ease of use, offering an
intuitive setup wizard to ensure users are up
and running quickly and with minimal fuss.
October 2014 | TechSmart
By your schedule
In a similar vein, it can similarly be
programmed to start scheduled
downloads from a website, BitTorrent, or
an FTP site when it is most convenient.
The unit is currently available from
Incredible Connection.
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