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... 7 System View 8 LED Indicators 9 USB Backup Button 10 Ports 10 Reset Button 10 Kensington Hardware Features 10 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network 11 Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes 23... Starting a Backup 49 Restoring Backed-up Items 49 Deleting the Entire Backup 51 Changing Your Password 52 5 MioNet Remote Access 55 MioNet Overview 55 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents -
... 7 System View 8 LED Indicators 9 USB Backup Button 10 Ports 10 Reset Button 10 Kensington Hardware Features 10 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 11 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network 11 Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network 12 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network 23 WD Anywhere Backup Overview 23 Important Installation Notes 23... Starting a Backup 49 Restoring Backed-up Items 49 Deleting the Entire Backup 51 Changing Your Password 52 5 MioNet Remote Access 55 MioNet Overview 55 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents -
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...to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . . 65 Media Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB ...LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode 96 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced ... Downloader Features 165 User Interface Overview 165 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents - II
...to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . . 65 Media Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB ...LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode 96 10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced ... Downloader Features 165 User Interface Overview 165 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents - II
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III HTTP/FTP Tab 165 CTorrent Tab 171 12 Replacing a Drive 177 ESD precautions 177 13 Troubleshooting 182 Glossary 190 Appendix 195 Regulatory Compliance 195 Environmental Compliance (China 196 Warranty Information 196 GNU General Public License ("GPL 197 Index 198 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents -
III HTTP/FTP Tab 165 CTorrent Tab 171 12 Replacing a Drive 177 ESD precautions 177 13 Troubleshooting 182 Glossary 190 Appendix 195 Regulatory Compliance 195 Environmental Compliance (China 196 Warranty Information 196 GNU General Public License ("GPL 197 Index 198 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents -
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... available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Get online installation help...
... available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Get online installation help...
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WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 Register online at register.wdc.com. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 Register online at register.wdc.com. The 30-day period commences on the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your product.
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...folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. Translated versions and updates to this user manual can be reset to the total of media sharing could result. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can .... In RAID 5, one quarter of the capacity is equipped with WD ShareSpace" on page 74. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a drive failure. OVERVIEW - 3 Format and Configuration WD ShareSpace is ideal for storing image files you want to use the iTunes service...
...folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. Translated versions and updates to this user manual can be reset to the total of media sharing could result. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can .... In RAID 5, one quarter of the capacity is equipped with WD ShareSpace" on page 74. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a drive failure. OVERVIEW - 3 Format and Configuration WD ShareSpace is ideal for storing image files you want to use the iTunes service...
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It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. OVERVIEW - 4 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified.
It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. OVERVIEW - 4 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL • Download-for saving files using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified.
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...port Supported clients • Windows 2000® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS X Leopard® • Mac OSX ... temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives External USB storage file NTFS, FAT/FAT32; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drives Up to 149 °F) OVERVIEW - 5
...port Supported clients • Windows 2000® • Windows XP® • Windows Vista™ • Windows® 7 • Windows Server® 2003 • Windows Server 2008 (latest service packs required) • Mac OS® X® Tiger® • Mac OS X Leopard® • Mac OSX ... temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives External USB storage file NTFS, FAT/FAT32; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Specifications Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection Internal hard drives Up to 149 °F) OVERVIEW - 5
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.... Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms... highest performance and reliability, we recommend that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter and power cords Ethernet...
.... Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms... highest performance and reliability, we recommend that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter and power cords Ethernet...
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... the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. Local network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance) WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Wide Area Network • Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet Pre-installation Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for...
... the following table, write the serial number and model number of the device. Local network • Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance) WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Wide Area Network • Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet Pre-installation Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for...
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... power button turns the device on or off (up . Holding the button down until the LED flashes once, and then release. OVERVIEW - 8 System View WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Power button 2 LED indicators 3 USB backup button 4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) Power Button 5 Power port 6 Reset button 7 Ethernet port 8 USB ports 2 and 3 9 Kensington®...
... power button turns the device on or off (up . Holding the button down until the LED flashes once, and then release. OVERVIEW - 8 System View WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Power button 2 LED indicators 3 USB backup button 4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) Power Button 5 Power port 6 Reset button 7 Ethernet port 8 USB ports 2 and 3 9 Kensington®...
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...8226; One flash per second-system is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to factory default • System is configuring RAID • User volume is not available Random Hard drive is in use .... WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on Flashing • System is booting • System is restoring to USB device Off ...
...8226; One flash per second-system is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to factory default • System is configuring RAID • User volume is not available Random Hard drive is in use .... WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on Flashing • System is booting • System is restoring to USB device Off ...
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...has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to a USB drive. Kensington Hardware Features Security Slot For...to a USB drive. For more information on how to reset the system, see "Resetting the WD ShareSpace" on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. The USB backup feature ... page 76 for detailed instructions. Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive...
...has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to a USB drive. Kensington Hardware Features Security Slot For...to a USB drive. For more information on how to reset the system, see "Resetting the WD ShareSpace" on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. The USB backup feature ... page 76 for detailed instructions. Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive...
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...or network switch port. 2. Connect the end of the adapter into the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 3. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the Ethernet cable... directly into a power outlet. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up automatically as indicated by a steady green LED illuminated on the ...
...or network switch port. 2. Connect the end of the adapter into the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 3. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 11 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the Ethernet cable... directly into a power outlet. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up automatically as indicated by a steady green LED illuminated on the ...
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... Setup.exe. 3. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you intend to access your WD ShareSpace. 1. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. WD... CD should be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. Turn on your WD ShareSpace on the local area network (LAN). WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your computer and wait for the operating system to load. ...
... Setup.exe. 3. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you intend to access your WD ShareSpace. 1. Click Start and then (My) Computer. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. WD... CD should be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. Turn on your WD ShareSpace on the local area network (LAN). WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your computer and wait for the operating system to load. ...
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If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. Click WD Discovery Tool. The WD Discovery screen appears. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5.
If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. Click WD Discovery Tool. The WD Discovery screen appears. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5.
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... following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on how to WD Discovery for the First Time" on the desktop opens the Twonky... page 89. For information on page 150. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 14 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. The login screen appears.
... following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on how to WD Discovery for the First Time" on the desktop opens the Twonky... page 89. For information on page 150. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 14 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. The login screen appears.
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Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Windows starts searching for the driver. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. Click Close. 3. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4.
Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Windows starts searching for the driver. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. Click Close. 3. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4.
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16 To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1.
WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16 To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1.
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...from the drop-down menu. The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display. The login page appears. Note: (See "Accessing WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager" on page 92 for both) and click OK. To view the contents, enter your username and password ("admin" is the... default for information on logging in.) WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 17 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2. To create a desktop shortcut to the WD: Right-click WDShareSpace and select Create Shortcut from the dropdown menu.
...from the drop-down menu. The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display. The login page appears. Note: (See "Accessing WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager" on page 92 for both) and click OK. To view the contents, enter your username and password ("admin" is the... default for information on logging in.) WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 17 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2. To create a desktop shortcut to the WD: Right-click WDShareSpace and select Create Shortcut from the dropdown menu.