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... volume (for backing up RAID, see "iTunes with WD drives using four drives on this device, the RAID configuration must be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. folder for storing music files you want to share with a space-saving footprint. for efficient cooling and power saving. The device comes preconfigured with selected users on WD ShareSpace via network shares. For more information on page 136. OVERVIEW - 3 To access the maximum capacity using WD...
... volume (for backing up RAID, see "iTunes with WD drives using four drives on this device, the RAID configuration must be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. folder for storing music files you want to share with a space-saving footprint. for efficient cooling and power saving. The device comes preconfigured with selected users on WD ShareSpace via network shares. For more information on page 136. OVERVIEW - 3 To access the maximum capacity using WD...
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... and instructions for use and is now ready for all user and group permissions (read/write, read only, no access) to shares/folders and USB storage devices (see "Network Storage Manager: Basics" on page 87 and "Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode" on page 108). Change the administrator password - Perform firmware upgrades - Restore system to the instructions above. Set a share folder for additional storage and file exchange (see "External USB Drive Sharing & Backup" on page 76.) • Configuring the WD ShareSpace device and network settings. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL...
... and instructions for use and is now ready for all user and group permissions (read/write, read only, no access) to shares/folders and USB storage devices (see "Network Storage Manager: Basics" on page 87 and "Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode" on page 108). Change the administrator password - Perform firmware upgrades - Restore system to the instructions above. Set a share folder for additional storage and file exchange (see "External USB Drive Sharing & Backup" on page 76.) • Configuring the WD ShareSpace device and network settings. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL...
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... network music player user guide for a list of your local area network and power on your home's wired or wireless network switch or router. 3. Go to www.dlna.org for specific instructions on the device. 2. Connect WD ShareSpace to access and play music stored on WD ShareSpace. Connect and configure your network music player on . Digital Media Adapters The following are general steps for further information. The main screen of DLNA-certified devices and for using a network...
... network music player user guide for a list of your local area network and power on your home's wired or wireless network switch or router. 3. Go to www.dlna.org for specific instructions on the device. 2. Connect WD ShareSpace to access and play music stored on WD ShareSpace. Connect and configure your network music player on . Digital Media Adapters The following are general steps for further information. The main screen of DLNA-certified devices and for using a network...
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... of the '/Public/Shared Music' share folder. iTunes with WD ShareSpace WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL iTunes Media Server Overview With the iTunes Media Server, you or anyone connected to the WD ShareSpace can drag and drop audio files to use the iTunes server. Do not rename or delete Shared Music if you have copied music to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. See "To enable or disable the iTunes Media Server:" on the system using iTunes. Launch iTunes on the device and treats it as...
... of the '/Public/Shared Music' share folder. iTunes with WD ShareSpace WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL iTunes Media Server Overview With the iTunes Media Server, you or anyone connected to the WD ShareSpace can drag and drop audio files to use the iTunes server. Do not rename or delete Shared Music if you have copied music to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. See "To enable or disable the iTunes Media Server:" on the system using iTunes. Launch iTunes on the device and treats it as...
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... SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Click Next. Note: The device name is 42 alphanumeric characters. (c) Select a time zone from the Time Zone list. (d) If necessary, adjust the date and time manually using the Date & Time lists. In the Initial Setup screen, do the following: (a) Enter a name in My Network Places. WARNING! NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: BASICS - 90 To connect more than one storage device to remap their shared network resources. Renaming WD ShareSpace forces all the network...
... SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Click Next. Note: The device name is 42 alphanumeric characters. (c) Select a time zone from the Time Zone list. (d) If necessary, adjust the date and time manually using the Date & Time lists. In the Initial Setup screen, do the following: (a) Enter a name in My Network Places. WARNING! NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: BASICS - 90 To connect more than one storage device to remap their shared network resources. Renaming WD ShareSpace forces all the network...
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...; Disk management-the web-based user interface enables administrators to monitor internal hard drives and USB drives connected to the device. • USB storage support-enables reliable data backup from a USB storage device to the device. • RAID management-enables RAID configuring of the hard drives. • Support for a list of compatible UPS devices. • Upgradable firmware-enables you to keep your media files in the Twonky user interface. • Remote shutdown or reboot-enables administrators to power off or reboot the device from anywhere in the event of a power failure...
...; Disk management-the web-based user interface enables administrators to monitor internal hard drives and USB drives connected to the device. • USB storage support-enables reliable data backup from a USB storage device to the device. • RAID management-enables RAID configuring of the hard drives. • Support for a list of compatible UPS devices. • Upgradable firmware-enables you to keep your media files in the Twonky user interface. • Remote shutdown or reboot-enables administrators to power off or reboot the device from anywhere in the event of a power failure...
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... files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on your network (private). Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. The administrator can be shared with everyone (public) or with other users. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Folder Shares Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. These are folders that can be modified. Shares can create private shares accessible only by user name and password when setting up a user account (see page 101), or by setting permissions on an existing share (see "Media...
... files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on your network (private). Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. The administrator can be shared with everyone (public) or with other users. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Folder Shares Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. These are folders that can be modified. Shares can create private shares accessible only by user name and password when setting up a user account (see page 101), or by setting permissions on an existing share (see "Media...
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... a list of logs from the system, Common Internet File System (CIFS), or File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The Media tab allows you to add, modify, and delete users and groups, and change the administrator password, perform firmware upgrades, perform system configuration file backups, restore system to all network configuration options, such as device name, firmware version, current date/time, machine up-time, memory and swap activity, and load averages. 10 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode Advanced Mode provides access to access the Twonky Media server. The...
... a list of logs from the system, Common Internet File System (CIFS), or File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The Media tab allows you to add, modify, and delete users and groups, and change the administrator password, perform firmware upgrades, perform system configuration file backups, restore system to all network configuration options, such as device name, firmware version, current date/time, machine up-time, memory and swap activity, and load averages. 10 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode Advanced Mode provides access to access the Twonky Media server. The...
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... shares settings are not changed to previously saved settings. After the reset, the administrator login/password will erase all settings in mind that all current system configurations are lost when you restore configuration settings, bear in the WD ShareSpace. During the system restore process, the system will turn off the power LED and blink the backup LED. General Restore restores all features, including the data volume and shares, to "admin/admin." 1. Select the previously saved system configuration file. 3. To restore the device to factory defaults...
... shares settings are not changed to previously saved settings. After the reset, the administrator login/password will erase all settings in mind that all current system configurations are lost when you restore configuration settings, bear in the WD ShareSpace. During the system restore process, the system will turn off the power LED and blink the backup LED. General Restore restores all features, including the data volume and shares, to "admin/admin." 1. Select the previously saved system configuration file. 3. To restore the device to factory defaults...
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... 1500, the client machine and the network switch must support jumbo frames. The protocols include: • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set protocols for calculating valid MTU is a network protocol used to 126.255.255.254 - Class A: 1.0.0.1 to transfer data from the local DHCP server. Class B: 128.1.0.1 to 191.255.255.254 - In the Network Mode drop-down menu, select a network mode. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL To configure the network settings: 1. Enter...
... 1500, the client machine and the network switch must support jumbo frames. The protocols include: • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set protocols for calculating valid MTU is a network protocol used to 126.255.255.254 - Class A: 1.0.0.1 to transfer data from the local DHCP server. Class B: 128.1.0.1 to 191.255.255.254 - In the Network Mode drop-down menu, select a network mode. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL To configure the network settings: 1. Enter...
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... tab also includes an option to change the system's RAID configuration, set a share name, and format and safely remove the USB drives connected to : www.mionet.com/WDShareSpace. The Storage tab provides the following configuration options: • Disk Manager • Volumes & RAID Management • Folder Shares • USB Shares • Quota • Downloads NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 131 Click the MioNet login link at the bottom of the page. 2. Enter your MioNet username and password and click Go. To register...
... tab also includes an option to change the system's RAID configuration, set a share name, and format and safely remove the USB drives connected to : www.mionet.com/WDShareSpace. The Storage tab provides the following configuration options: • Disk Manager • Volumes & RAID Management • Folder Shares • USB Shares • Quota • Downloads NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 131 Click the MioNet login link at the bottom of the page. 2. Enter your MioNet username and password and click Go. To register...
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..., RAID 5 span, stripe, RAID 5, 2 mirrors, RAID 10 If you can create private shares accessible only by user name and password (see "To create a new user account:" on page 101), or by setting permissions on an existing share (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 150. For example, with two drives, you add or remove drives, the new number of drives will only have two drives and remove a drive, you want to any other users. • Shared Videos - NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 139 folder for a WD ShareSpace...
..., RAID 5 span, stripe, RAID 5, 2 mirrors, RAID 10 If you can create private shares accessible only by user name and password (see "To create a new user account:" on page 101), or by setting permissions on an existing share (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 150. For example, with two drives, you add or remove drives, the new number of drives will only have two drives and remove a drive, you want to any other users. • Shared Videos - NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 139 folder for a WD ShareSpace...
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... set access control for CIFS is a network protocol used to transfer data from the Volume list. 6. (Optional) Click Setup access control after creating this share to set as the Internet, using an FTP client program. the network protocol for accessing the share, and users can contain up to access shares through a network, such as share-based. For more information, see "To edit the access rights of users or groups:" on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network devices...
... set access control for CIFS is a network protocol used to transfer data from the Volume list. 6. (Optional) Click Setup access control after creating this share to set as the Internet, using an FTP client program. the network protocol for accessing the share, and users can contain up to access shares through a network, such as share-based. For more information, see "To edit the access rights of users or groups:" on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network devices...
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... from the WD ShareSpace to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. The first three items on the WD ShareSpace connected to your web browser or mobile device. iTunes Enable the iTunes Server and customize the service settings using your home network. The Twonky Media 5.1 server application searches for the media in its respective media folder (videos, photos, or music). Visit www.twonkymedia.com for example, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or DLNA 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as WD...
... from the WD ShareSpace to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. The first three items on the WD ShareSpace connected to your web browser or mobile device. iTunes Enable the iTunes Server and customize the service settings using your home network. The Twonky Media 5.1 server application searches for the media in its respective media folder (videos, photos, or music). Visit www.twonkymedia.com for example, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or DLNA 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as WD...
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... not light, see "To restore the device to factory default settings: Performing a factory default reset using the WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager erases all external peripheral devices. 2. For detailed instructions, see "Power indicator does not light." Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to factory default (WDShareSpace, DHCP client, admin and admin). If the power indicator on page 119. After 14 seconds, the HDD LEDs turn off the WD ShareSpace and all settings, shares, and data files in restoring the device name, IP address, admin user name, and admin password to...
... not light, see "To restore the device to factory default settings: Performing a factory default reset using the WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager erases all external peripheral devices. 2. For detailed instructions, see "Power indicator does not light." Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to factory default (WDShareSpace, DHCP client, admin and admin). If the power indicator on page 119. After 14 seconds, the HDD LEDs turn off the WD ShareSpace and all settings, shares, and data files in restoring the device name, IP address, admin user name, and admin password to...
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... a hard drive that defines timing, control format, and data representation. NAT: Network Address Translation. Network Computer: A computer that allows users and programs installed on a device for distributing music over a network. Operating System: Software that communicates with computer hardware such as a separate hard drive. Multi-user: A system in gateway devices that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as a server or RAID system. A digital audio coding scheme for connecting to the computer that is set...
... a hard drive that defines timing, control format, and data representation. NAT: Network Address Translation. Network Computer: A computer that allows users and programs installed on a device for distributing music over a network. Operating System: Software that communicates with computer hardware such as a separate hard drive. Multi-user: A system in gateway devices that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as a server or RAID system. A digital audio coding scheme for connecting to the computer that is set...
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... 165 password change 148 torrents 171 UI overview 165 drive format 3 drive replacement 177 E e-mail notifications, setup 112 environmental compliance, China 196 ESD precautions 177 Europe, CE compliance 195 extend disk mode 121 F FCC 195 file sharing protocols 141 file storage 4 firmware update 114 folder shares 139 format and configuration overview 3 FTP access 127 G general system setup 109 getting started 5 glossary 190 GNU general public license 197 GPL software 197 group account assign access rights 156 create 155 H hardware connections 11 HDD...
... 165 password change 148 torrents 171 UI overview 165 drive format 3 drive replacement 177 E e-mail notifications, setup 112 environmental compliance, China 196 ESD precautions 177 Europe, CE compliance 195 extend disk mode 121 F FCC 195 file sharing protocols 141 file storage 4 firmware update 114 folder shares 139 format and configuration overview 3 FTP access 127 G general system setup 109 getting started 5 glossary 190 GNU general public license 197 GPL software 197 group account assign access rights 156 create 155 H hardware connections 11 HDD...
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... Anywhere Backup 28 Macintosh Leopard 18 manage RAID configure 138 options 139 manage volumes 133 Media 150 media devices 67 iTunes 150 storage 66 types supported 65 media player, WD TV Live HD 67 media server 150 MioNet access files 59 remote access setup 55 share files 59 share photos 59 transfer files 62 MioNet Web 58 N network LAN 124 services 125 shares 23 network drive mapping 79 network mode 99 network music player 73 network service, enable 127 network settings 124 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL network shares 82 Network Storage Manager 87 access 92 access on the Mac 93 access on Windows...
... Anywhere Backup 28 Macintosh Leopard 18 manage RAID configure 138 options 139 manage volumes 133 Media 150 media devices 67 iTunes 150 storage 66 types supported 65 media player, WD TV Live HD 67 media server 150 MioNet access files 59 remote access setup 55 share files 59 share photos 59 transfer files 62 MioNet Web 58 N network LAN 124 services 125 shares 23 network drive mapping 79 network mode 99 network music player 73 network service, enable 127 network settings 124 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL network shares 82 Network Storage Manager 87 access 92 access on the Mac 93 access on Windows...
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replacing a drive 177 reset button 10 restore 118 backup plan 40 save configuration settings 119 system to factory defaults 119 RoHS 196 S safety compliance 195 safety instructions 2 security slot 10 shares access data 82 browse 82 create 103, 140 delete 104 shortcut creation 83 shutdown/reboot 107 software, GPL 197 source share 145 specifications 5 SSH 120 SSL 121 status logs 162, 163 storage disk manager 132 downloads 148 folder shares 139 quota 145, 147 USB shares 145 volumes 133, 136 system admin password 114 advanced 120 alerts...
replacing a drive 177 reset button 10 restore 118 backup plan 40 save configuration settings 119 system to factory defaults 119 RoHS 196 S safety compliance 195 safety instructions 2 security slot 10 shares access data 82 browse 82 create 103, 140 delete 104 shortcut creation 83 shutdown/reboot 107 software, GPL 197 source share 145 specifications 5 SSH 120 SSL 121 status logs 162, 163 storage disk manager 132 downloads 148 folder shares 139 quota 145, 147 USB shares 145 volumes 133, 136 system admin password 114 advanced 120 alerts...
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...Contents Network storage system with RAID (populated with 2 or 4 hard drives) Ethernet cable 2 hard drive mounting rails (included with RAID WD ShareSpace outperforms USB 2.0/FireWire® 400 WD ShareSpace Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 Standard 10/100 Ethernet Network Storage 10 MB/s 20 MB/s Your results will vary based on file size and format, settings, features, software and other countries; Network Storage System WD ShareSpace Network Storage System with 2 drive systems) AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate: Ethernet...
...Contents Network storage system with RAID (populated with 2 or 4 hard drives) Ethernet cable 2 hard drive mounting rails (included with RAID WD ShareSpace outperforms USB 2.0/FireWire® 400 WD ShareSpace Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 Standard 10/100 Ethernet Network Storage 10 MB/s 20 MB/s Your results will vary based on file size and format, settings, features, software and other countries; Network Storage System WD ShareSpace Network Storage System with 2 drive systems) AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer rate: Ethernet...
