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...Drives From the Network Adapter 13 Accessing Your Drive Content 14 Enabling Windows File Sharing on the DockStar Network Adapter 14 Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (Windows 15 Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (...Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter . 18 Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive 18 Updating your Seagate Manager Software 18 Enabling the Network Adapter for Use with Seagate Manager . . . . 19 Troubleshooting 19 Finding More Help 20 FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User ...
...Drives From the Network Adapter 13 Accessing Your Drive Content 14 Enabling Windows File Sharing on the DockStar Network Adapter 14 Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (Windows 15 Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (...Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter . 18 Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive 18 Updating your Seagate Manager Software 18 Enabling the Network Adapter for Use with Seagate Manager . . . . 19 Troubleshooting 19 Finding More Help 20 FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User ...
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... Introduction About This Guide 1. You can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to share and access your stored content from anywhere (inside your files either locally or remotely. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network...to subscribe to the service, the drives attached to access your content remotely, and share your files with friends and family anywhere in the event of new content • Enable Windows® file sharing and access the network adapter on your home). Overview With the DockStar network adapter...
... Introduction About This Guide 1. You can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to share and access your stored content from anywhere (inside your files either locally or remotely. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network...to subscribe to the service, the drives attached to access your content remotely, and share your files with friends and family anywhere in the event of new content • Enable Windows® file sharing and access the network adapter on your home). Overview With the DockStar network adapter...
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... service enables access to manually adjust its network settings. All of your data remains on your email address. System Requirements • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system • Router with an available Ethernet port • Internet ...Explorer® 7, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 3.0 or later Web browser • USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device The ...
... service enables access to manually adjust its network settings. All of your data remains on your email address. System Requirements • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system • Router with an available Ethernet port • Internet ...Explorer® 7, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 3.0 or later Web browser • USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device The ...
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...year. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 To enable Windows File Sharing: 1. Click the Settings button on your home network can do this method. 3. This method is enabled for Windows file sharing. All the drives connected to the network adapter must first set ...automatically once you can also disable file sharing be enabled for file sharing using other methods, described below. Each USB drive attached...
...year. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 To enable Windows File Sharing: 1. Click the Settings button on your home network can do this method. 3. This method is enabled for Windows file sharing. All the drives connected to the network adapter must first set ...automatically once you can also disable file sharing be enabled for file sharing using other methods, described below. Each USB drive attached...
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...Select Go from the menu bar at the top of network adapter. Select Network from the Network window (without using the Pogoplug service. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS... DockStar network adapter from the menu. 3. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Network or right-click My Network Places > Explore. An Explorer window opens showing all computers on this page. 8. Accessing the... DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (Windows) You can now access each device connected to exit the Pogoplug service...
...Select Go from the menu bar at the top of network adapter. Select Network from the Network window (without using the Pogoplug service. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS... DockStar network adapter from the menu. 3. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Network or right-click My Network Places > Explore. An Explorer window opens showing all computers on this page. 8. Accessing the... DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (Windows) You can now access each device connected to exit the Pogoplug service...
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... the Download for your account. 2. Otherwise, your system is directly connected to your network adapter look at the information under System. An Explorer window opens if you share with others. Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application Though not required to your desktop. If your system is added to use your DockStar...
... the Download for your account. 2. Otherwise, your system is directly connected to your network adapter look at the information under System. An Explorer window opens if you share with others. Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application Though not required to your desktop. If your system is added to use your DockStar...
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...; To back up new content from your computer. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup • (Windows) In the Address bar, your network adapter, shown as folders. 3. Click New Folder to your drive... access to your files onto the drive. If later you can use solely for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your network adapter. Your content is secure and can... the Pogoplug Web interface, log in place. You can only be shared if you . • The USB mass storage devices connected to share your drive whenever a file changes See the Pogoplug help or the ...
...; To back up new content from your computer. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup • (Windows) In the Address bar, your network adapter, shown as folders. 3. Click New Folder to your drive... access to your files onto the drive. If later you can use solely for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your network adapter. Your content is secure and can... the Pogoplug Web interface, log in place. You can only be shared if you . • The USB mass storage devices connected to share your drive whenever a file changes See the Pogoplug help or the ...
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...window. 3. Once your Backup Plan is connected to your Backup Plan. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate Manager to activate. 1. This application software displays all drives and folders shared... The DockStar network adapter is turned on page 16 for Use with me folder. However, in the Files shared with Seagate Manager You must have any problems during installation. If the network adapter is connected to a power source and...
...window. 3. Once your Backup Plan is connected to your Backup Plan. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate Manager to activate. 1. This application software displays all drives and folders shared... The DockStar network adapter is turned on page 16 for Use with me folder. However, in the Files shared with Seagate Manager You must have any problems during installation. If the network adapter is connected to a power source and...
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... 17 FreeAgent Go drive continuing backups 18 using with DockStar 18 H help 13 finding 20 P Pogoplug service about 5 R Resetting password 13 S safely removing drives 13 Seagate Manager updating software 18 system requirements 6 T troubleshooting 19 U USB ports 7 W Windows File Sharing enabling 14 Index FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 21
... 17 FreeAgent Go drive continuing backups 18 using with DockStar 18 H help 13 finding 20 P Pogoplug service about 5 R Resetting password 13 S safely removing drives 13 Seagate Manager updating software 18 system requirements 6 T troubleshooting 19 U USB ports 7 W Windows File Sharing enabling 14 Index FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 21
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... Media Server 33 Storing Audio 34 Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II . 34 Resetting Your Shared Storage II . . . . . 34 Security Lock 35 Media Serving 35 Web User Interface Accessing the Web UI 37 Run Set-up the Drive 23 Step 3 - Power up the Drive 4 Step 3 - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 20 Components 20...
... Media Server 33 Storing Audio 34 Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II . 34 Resetting Your Shared Storage II . . . . . 34 Security Lock 35 Media Serving 35 Web User Interface Accessing the Web UI 37 Run Set-up the Drive 23 Step 3 - Power up the Drive 4 Step 3 - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 20 Components 20...
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... simple user interface - Italics Used for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Introduction Thank you for emphasis and to identify new terms. Components Before installing, review the solution features in Figure 1. Connecting this storage solution to your drive as quickly as possible. Shared Storage II Features Instantly add storage to an external USB drive - Manage the drive...
... simple user interface - Italics Used for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Introduction Thank you for emphasis and to identify new terms. Components Before installing, review the solution features in Figure 1. Connecting this storage solution to your drive as quickly as possible. Shared Storage II Features Instantly add storage to an external USB drive - Manage the drive...
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...your FAQ update notifications or update your hard drive or external storage device. This can cause loss of the USA. Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS English Français Deutsch Español Italiano MACINTOSH ... MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Maxtor and the stylized Maxtor logo are registered trademarks,and Maxtor Shared Storage, Maxtor EasyManage, and Maxtor Backup are the property of Maxtor Corporation. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective holders. Maxtor Product Support Maxtor Corporation...
...your FAQ update notifications or update your hard drive or external storage device. This can cause loss of the USA. Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS English Français Deutsch Español Italiano MACINTOSH ... MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Maxtor and the stylized Maxtor logo are registered trademarks,and Maxtor Shared Storage, Maxtor EasyManage, and Maxtor Backup are the property of Maxtor Corporation. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective holders. Maxtor Product Support Maxtor Corporation...
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... Ethernet Cable 1. the Amber LED on the right side of the Ethernet port will show activity when the Shared Storage Drive is powered on. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE Connecting the Power 1. FIGURE 4 CONNECTING THE POWER PAGE... plug from the power adapter into your computer with a Cat5 Ethernet cable. Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to a Gigabit cable/ router too. - Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive's power connector...
... Ethernet Cable 1. the Amber LED on the right side of the Ethernet port will show activity when the Shared Storage Drive is powered on. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE Connecting the Power 1. FIGURE 4 CONNECTING THE POWER PAGE... plug from the power adapter into your computer with a Cat5 Ethernet cable. Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to a Gigabit cable/ router too. - Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive's power connector...
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... 4 Data is Illuminated - Your drive will appear on your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. Power Off Left Amber - 1 Gbps Ethernet connectivity Activity LED A flashing Activity LED (located on bottom side of your Shared Storage II Drive when power is occurring Left Green - 10/100 Mbps... Network Activity Illuminated - Power On Blinking - Network communication is either powering up or shutting down Not Illuminated - Blinking - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Press the round black button on the back and front panels: Back Panel LEDs LED Power LED (...
... 4 Data is Illuminated - Your drive will appear on your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. Power Off Left Amber - 1 Gbps Ethernet connectivity Activity LED A flashing Activity LED (located on bottom side of your Shared Storage II Drive when power is occurring Left Green - 10/100 Mbps... Network Activity Illuminated - Power On Blinking - Network communication is either powering up or shutting down Not Illuminated - Blinking - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Press the round black button on the back and front panels: Back Panel LEDs LED Power LED (...
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... do so by the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen when the installation is suggested that your Shared Storage Drive. To set for the drive, click Manage. The Select Language window opens. Click Next. 7. Maxtor OneTouch III FireWire 400/USB 2.0 - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your language (e.g., English). 3. Note: In the event that No...
... do so by the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen when the installation is suggested that your Shared Storage Drive. To set for the drive, click Manage. The Select Language window opens. Click Next. 7. Maxtor OneTouch III FireWire 400/USB 2.0 - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your language (e.g., English). 3. Note: In the event that No...
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MAC Address - Hostname (e.g., MSS-000155) - Space Used - Total size of user's last backup - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II Using EasyManage Home If you select a Shared Storage or Shared Storage Plus Drive, EasyManage will be blank unless a user account is displayed via backup status indicators (icons) in the Backup Status column. Drive (letter assigned to ...
MAC Address - Hostname (e.g., MSS-000155) - Space Used - Total size of user's last backup - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II Using EasyManage Home If you select a Shared Storage or Shared Storage Plus Drive, EasyManage will be blank unless a user account is displayed via backup status indicators (icons) in the Backup Status column. Drive (letter assigned to ...
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...files are accessible to anyone who has an account on the Shared Storage Drive. The folders created are password-protected except for Home or Business use . This will be prompted with others PAGE 7 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can choose a set of folders... appropriate for those that you place in your "public" folder to share with Open File window. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts...
...files are accessible to anyone who has an account on the Shared Storage Drive. The folders created are password-protected except for Home or Business use . This will be prompted with others PAGE 7 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can choose a set of folders... appropriate for those that you place in your "public" folder to share with Open File window. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts...
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..., click the Create a user account button. 2. At this point, the user is created. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 7. Both the User Name and Password may take awhile. 6..... 8. Click the Create button. 5. A shortcut icon (by default, this shortcut maps to use the folder right away. 8. PAGE 8 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - Click on the Public and Business buttons. 3. In the Name field, type the name for the user. 4. or ...
..., click the Create a user account button. 2. At this point, the user is created. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 7. Both the User Name and Password may take awhile. 6..... 8. Click the Create button. 5. A shortcut icon (by default, this shortcut maps to use the folder right away. 8. PAGE 8 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - Click on the Public and Business buttons. 3. In the Name field, type the name for the user. 4. or ...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1. In the fields provided, enter a password and confirm the password. 5. A status bar shows the creation of the account. A shortcut icon (by default, this point, the user is created. Click the Create button. 6. Click Done to return to the EasyManage Home Window... account button. A status bar shows the creation of the account. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. Click on the Private and Home ...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1. In the fields provided, enter a password and confirm the password. 5. A status bar shows the creation of the account. A shortcut icon (by default, this point, the user is created. Click the Create button. 6. Click Done to return to the EasyManage Home Window... account button. A status bar shows the creation of the account. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. Click on the Private and Home ...
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...EasyManage and click on Shared Storage II Drive. Click the On button and click Apply. 4. or the next available drive letter) will be notified that you wish to use the folder right away. 8. The Connect to use on the triangle to the EasyManage Home Window. If you are returned... on its file type. At this button and your personal folder or the public folder. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account This feature of EasyManage allows you to select the user account's share that you can access the folder for the selected user. Click the Mount button. 6....
...EasyManage and click on Shared Storage II Drive. Click the On button and click Apply. 4. or the next available drive letter) will be notified that you wish to use the folder right away. 8. The Connect to use on the triangle to the EasyManage Home Window. If you are returned... on its file type. At this button and your personal folder or the public folder. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account This feature of EasyManage allows you to select the user account's share that you can access the folder for the selected user. Click the Mount button. 6....