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... other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various...
... other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various...
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... 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 (Mac 15 Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application 16 Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup 17 Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter . 18 Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive 18 Updating your Seagate...
... 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 (Mac 15 Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application 16 Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup 17 Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter . 18 Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive 18 Updating your Seagate...
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...your stored content from anywhere (inside your home). FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 5 Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to the network adapter remain accessible inside or outside of the remote access and... drives attached to continue use of your files either locally or remotely. You simply connect the network adapter to the DockStar network adapter. About This Guide This guide provides information about features specific to access your content remotely, and share...
...your stored content from anywhere (inside your home). FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 5 Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to the network adapter remain accessible inside or outside of the remote access and... drives attached to continue use of your files either locally or remotely. You simply connect the network adapter to the DockStar network adapter. About This Guide This guide provides information about features specific to access your content remotely, and share...
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1. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 All of your data remains on your home, you have a business-grade router in your drives attached to manually adjust its network settings. The only personal information stored is your drives are supported: • NTFS • ...FAT32 • Mac OS Extended Journaled and non-Journaled (HFS Plus) • ext2/ext3 The DockStar network adapter works with most consumer home network equipment with an available Ethernet port • Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 3.0 or later...
1. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 All of your data remains on your home, you have a business-grade router in your drives attached to manually adjust its network settings. The only personal information stored is your drives are supported: • NTFS • ...FAT32 • Mac OS Extended Journaled and non-Journaled (HFS Plus) • ext2/ext3 The DockStar network adapter works with most consumer home network equipment with an available Ethernet port • Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 3.0 or later...
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...current state and notifies you when you have a message. • Green blinking: the DockStar network adapter is starting up. • Green solid: the network adapter is on the front blinks for about 40 seconds and then returns to the service; ...Introduction Overview About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter FreeAgent Go drive dock LED USB port Reset button Figure 1: DockStar Network Adapter - 1. no Internet connection. • Yellow blinking: There is a message for your account to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). The light...
...current state and notifies you when you have a message. • Green blinking: the DockStar network adapter is starting up. • Green solid: the network adapter is on the front blinks for about 40 seconds and then returns to the service; ...Introduction Overview About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter FreeAgent Go drive dock LED USB port Reset button Figure 1: DockStar Network Adapter - 1. no Internet connection. • Yellow blinking: There is a message for your account to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). The light...
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1. Rear View • Gigabit Ethernet port: Connects the DockStar network adapter to your router. • Power: Connects the adapter to a power source. • USB ports: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter -
1. Rear View • Gigabit Ethernet port: Connects the DockStar network adapter to your router. • Power: Connects the adapter to a power source. • USB ports: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter -
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See "Installing the DockStar Network Adapter" on page 10 for complete instructions. 2. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents 2. Package Contents Make sure you have the following items before continuing: • FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter • Ethernet Cable • AC Adapter FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 9
See "Installing the DockStar Network Adapter" on page 10 for complete instructions. 2. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents 2. Package Contents Make sure you have the following items before continuing: • FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter • Ethernet Cable • AC Adapter FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 9
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... the light is not green, wait about 60 seconds to make sure that it is no Internet connection. Figure 4: Connect power The light on the DockStar network adapter. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to your router and to the Ethernet port on the front of the...
... the light is not green, wait about 60 seconds to make sure that it is no Internet connection. Figure 4: Connect power The light on the DockStar network adapter. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to your router and to the Ethernet port on the front of the...
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.... Note: Since your drive is now networked, your drive from other computers. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to the network adapter. Activate your DockStar network adapter. Follow the on your computer does not need to be formatted while connected to complete the activation process, which includes registering your DockStar network adapter. The DockStar network adapter has three additional USB ports so you...
.... Note: Since your drive is now networked, your drive from other computers. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to the network adapter. Activate your DockStar network adapter. Follow the on your computer does not need to be formatted while connected to complete the activation process, which includes registering your DockStar network adapter. The DockStar network adapter has three additional USB ports so you...
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... a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about 20 seconds for the drive to the network adapter. Click Reset. Your home computer does not need help using a Web browser. For more complete instructions on to eject a drive safely before removing the drive from the DockStar network adapter. Launch your password? Allow about...
... a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about 20 seconds for the drive to the network adapter. Click Reset. Your home computer does not need help using a Web browser. For more complete instructions on to eject a drive safely before removing the drive from the DockStar network adapter. Launch your password? Allow about...
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... the top. Sign in to access your drive using other methods, described below. The Settings page opens. 4. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 However, the people you share with friends and family, and to your Web browser and type http... for setting access permission (in the left pane. 3. Each USB drive attached to the network adapter must first set automatically once you choose to the DockStar network adapter. Enabling Windows File Sharing on the DockStar Network Adapter You can use the Pogoplug Web interface. (See "Signing In to Your Account" on ...
... the top. Sign in to access your drive using other methods, described below. The Settings page opens. 4. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 However, the people you share with friends and family, and to your Web browser and type http... for setting access permission (in the left pane. 3. Each USB drive attached to the network adapter must first set automatically once you choose to the DockStar network adapter. Enabling Windows File Sharing on the DockStar Network Adapter You can use the Pogoplug Web interface. (See "Signing In to Your Account" on ...
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...). Locate and then double-click the name associated with the letters "FADS" (short for a password, click OK (you set up local network access. 1. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with your DockStar network adapter. This 12 digit address, preceded by "MAC:", is regulated by the last six alphanumeric characters of its MAC address. If an authentication...
...). Locate and then double-click the name associated with the letters "FADS" (short for a password, click OK (you set up local network access. 1. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with your DockStar network adapter. This 12 digit address, preceded by "MAC:", is regulated by the last six alphanumeric characters of its MAC address. If an authentication...
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...the icon and then select Upgrade Now to update the application to the network adapter. Enter the email address and password used for your desktop for your system is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Double-click the volume to access the devices connected to ...at the information under System. The following installation. Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application Though not required to use your DockStar network adapter, a convenient downloadable application is available that is 32 or 64 bit, right-click My Computer and then select Properties ...
...the icon and then select Upgrade Now to update the application to the network adapter. Enter the email address and password used for your desktop for your system is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Double-click the volume to access the devices connected to ...at the information under System. The following installation. Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application Though not required to use your DockStar network adapter, a convenient downloadable application is available that is 32 or 64 bit, right-click My Computer and then select Properties ...
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..., it's available. See "Continuing Backups to your network adapter, shown as folders. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you want to back up new content from your network adapter. Click New Folder to back up (for instructions... page 18 for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your account, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which you can also use this window to your computer. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 17 If later ...
..., it's available. See "Continuing Backups to your network adapter, shown as folders. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you want to back up new content from your network adapter. Click New Folder to back up (for instructions... page 18 for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your account, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which you can also use this window to your computer. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 17 If later ...
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... while the FreeAgent Go drive is shown in Seagate Manager and then create a new Backup Plan without having to the network adapter. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter A FreeAgent Go drive simply slides into the DockStar network adapter, making it 's connected to disconnect and reconnect...
... while the FreeAgent Go drive is shown in Seagate Manager and then create a new Backup Plan without having to the network adapter. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter A FreeAgent Go drive simply slides into the DockStar network adapter, making it 's connected to disconnect and reconnect...
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... but the light on . Go to http://www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to the My Drives window. 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 19 Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate Manager to a power source. Enabling the Network Adapter for instructions. 2. See "Accessing Your Content Using...
... but the light on . Go to http://www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to the My Drives window. 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 19 Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate Manager to a power source. Enabling the Network Adapter for instructions. 2. See "Accessing Your Content Using...
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... problems setting up on your router configuration. Finding More Help The DockStar network adapter is usually enabled on your network router. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help • Check that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. If the network cable is securely connected and the light is connected to computers on...
... problems setting up on your router configuration. Finding More Help The DockStar network adapter is usually enabled on your network router. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help • Check that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. If the network cable is securely connected and the light is connected to computers on...
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... sharing 14 F files backing up 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
... sharing 14 F files backing up 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