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CONTENTS FreeAgent DockStar™ 1 Connect Ethernet and power cables Router 2 1 Ethernet Cable AC Adapter 2 Dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive or connect a USB drive to the USB port 3 Activate FreeAgent Go™ drive not included. Any compatible USB storage device can be connected. Activate online: www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar
CONTENTS FreeAgent DockStar™ 1 Connect Ethernet and power cables Router 2 1 Ethernet Cable AC Adapter 2 Dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive or connect a USB drive to the USB port 3 Activate FreeAgent Go™ drive not included. Any compatible USB storage device can be connected. Activate online: www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar
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... If this equipment. © 2009 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, FreeAgent Go, and FreeAgent DockStar are signed in residential installation. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice...trademarks or registered trademarks are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in to your product. WWW.SEAGATE.COM Visit us at our Support pages for assistance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...
... If this equipment. © 2009 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, FreeAgent Go, and FreeAgent DockStar are signed in residential installation. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice...trademarks or registered trademarks are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in to your product. WWW.SEAGATE.COM Visit us at our Support pages for assistance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...
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...billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of its affiliates. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Actual... 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. Quantitative usage examples for illustrative purposes. In addition, some of the listed capacity is...
...billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of its affiliates. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Actual... 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. Quantitative usage examples for illustrative purposes. In addition, some of the listed capacity is...
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... 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 Guide 3 Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar 9 Package Contents 9 Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 10 3. Contents 1. Introduction 5 About This Guide 5 Overview 5 About...
... 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 Guide 3 Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar 9 Package Contents 9 Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 10 3. Contents 1. Introduction 5 About This Guide 5 Overview 5 About...
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... adapter as a logical drive letter for simple drag-and-drop access and for using the DockStar network adapter with friends and family outside your local network. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to continue use... provides information about features specific to access your content remotely, and share your files either locally or remotely. You can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to your home. Following the free one year subscription...
... adapter as a logical drive letter for simple drag-and-drop access and for using the DockStar network adapter with friends and family outside your local network. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to continue use... provides information about features specific to access your content remotely, and share your files either locally or remotely. You can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to your home. Following the free one year subscription...
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...: • 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...later Web browser • USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device The following drive formats are retained during the process. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 Introduction Overview While the Pogoplug service enables access to manually adjust its network settings. System Requirements...
...: • 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...later Web browser • USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device The following drive formats are retained during the process. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 Introduction Overview While the Pogoplug service enables access to manually adjust its network settings. System Requirements...
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... if you . The light on the front provides information about 40 seconds and then returns to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). Sign in to your FreeAgent Go drive. • LED: The light on the front blinks for about its current state and notifies ... read the message. • USB port: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other narrow device, and then press and release the button. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 7 Front View • FreeAgent Go drive dock: Convenient dock for you need to solid green. Introduction Overview About the...
... if you . The light on the front provides information about 40 seconds and then returns to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). Sign in to your FreeAgent Go drive. • LED: The light on the front blinks for about its current state and notifies ... read the message. • USB port: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other narrow device, and then press and release the button. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 7 Front View • FreeAgent Go drive dock: Convenient dock for you need to solid green. Introduction Overview About the...
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Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 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.
Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 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.
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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. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy. 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account.
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. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy. 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account.
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Figure 3: Connect Ethernet 2. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 10 If the light is not green, wait about 60 seconds to the Ethernet port on page 19 for activation. 2. ... network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is ready for more information. See "Troubleshooting" 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 make sure that it is no Internet connection. Connect...
Figure 3: Connect Ethernet 2. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 10 If the light is not green, wait about 60 seconds to the Ethernet port on page 19 for activation. 2. ... network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is ready for more information. See "Troubleshooting" 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 make sure that it is no Internet connection. Connect...
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... activation, you are ). Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the activation process, which includes registering your FreeAgent Go™ drive or any compatible USB mass storage device at any time-even after activation. You can connect your DockStar network adapter. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 3. At the end of...
... activation, you are ). Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the activation process, which includes registering your FreeAgent Go™ drive or any compatible USB mass storage device at any time-even after activation. You can connect your DockStar network adapter. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 3. At the end of...
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... use your home computer, an iPhone, or any computer outside your email account, with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about features specific to Your Account 3. Click Reset. There are available to the DockStar network adapter-click the Help button on the menu bar once you want to...
... use your home computer, an iPhone, or any computer outside your email account, with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about features specific to Your Account 3. Click Reset. There are available to the DockStar network adapter-click the Help button on the menu bar once you want to...
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... friends and family, and to Read and write or Read only. (You can see the menu for file sharing using the Pogoplug service. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 This method is enabled for setting access permission (in the event of your browser if you don't see... file sharing using this at the top. Repeat the steps above for Windows file sharing. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Accessing Your Drive Content With your drive connected to the DockStar network adapter, you're free to share what's on the menu at any time, even if...
... friends and family, and to Read and write or Read only. (You can see the menu for file sharing using the Pogoplug service. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 This method is enabled for setting access permission (in the event of your browser if you don't see... file sharing using this at the top. Repeat the steps above for Windows file sharing. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Accessing Your Drive Content With your drive connected to the DockStar network adapter, you're free to share what's on the menu at any time, even if...
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...Pogoplug Web interface). Follow these steps to set using the Pogoplug Web interface. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by the last six alphanumeric characters of network adapter. On the Windows taskbar, ...click Start > Network or right-click My Network Places > Explore. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by the last six alphanumeric characters of its MAC address. Select Network from the Network...
...Pogoplug Web interface). Follow these steps to set using the Pogoplug Web interface. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by the last six alphanumeric characters of network adapter. On the Windows taskbar, ...click Start > Network or right-click My Network Places > Explore. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by the last six alphanumeric characters of its MAC address. Select Network from the Network...
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...click the volume to access the devices connected to the new version. In the System Properties window, look just like a drive that is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Otherwise, your desktop. Start the Pogoplug drive application: • Windows: On the Windows taskbar, click Start...Mac). An Explorer window opens if you are available for the drive application, an exclamation point is shown over the icon. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content The volume is added to your system is added to the network adapter, as well as folders...
...click the volume to access the devices connected to the new version. In the System Properties window, look just like a drive that is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Otherwise, your desktop. Start the Pogoplug drive application: • Windows: On the Windows taskbar, click Start...Mac). An Explorer window opens if you are available for the drive application, an exclamation point is shown over the icon. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content The volume is added to your system is added to the network adapter, as well as folders...
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... Adapter for Backup Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you can also use this networked storage space to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your computer. Click New Folder to your network ...; Network Adapter User Guide 17 You can only be shared if you want to your network adapter, shown as folders. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup • (Windows) In the Address bar, your drive whenever a file changes See the Pogoplug help or the...
... Adapter for Backup Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you can also use this networked storage space to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your computer. Click New Folder to your network ...; Network Adapter User Guide 17 You can only be shared if you want to your network adapter, shown as folders. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup • (Windows) In the Address bar, your drive whenever a file changes See the Pogoplug help or the...
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... drive while it's connected to the network adapter. Start the Seagate Manager application if it . 3. 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 take the drive with a scheduled Backup...
... drive while it's connected to the network adapter. Start the Seagate Manager application if it . 3. 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 take the drive with a scheduled Backup...
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...Version." However, in the Files shared with me folder. 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 the My Drives window. 3. See "Accessing... is a plug and play device. This application software displays all drives and folders shared with Seagate Manager You must have any problems during installation. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. Once your Backup Plan is a list of troubleshooting tips to your account....
...Version." However, in the Files shared with me folder. 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 the My Drives window. 3. See "Accessing... is a plug and play device. This application software displays all drives and folders shared with Seagate Manager You must have any problems during installation. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. Once your Backup Plan is a list of troubleshooting tips to your account....
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...can 't find answers to service.pogoplug.com port 4365. To test this means that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. The DockStar network adapter will have UDP session management that blocks the transmission of your router documentation. • You may still... Pogoplug service. Once the network adapter receives UDP responses to its initial request to a functioning port on your router configuration. 3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help • Check that DHCP is random). It expects to "hear back" UDP from the same host from ...
...can 't find answers to service.pogoplug.com port 4365. To test this means that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. The DockStar network adapter will have UDP session management that blocks the transmission of your router documentation. • You may still... Pogoplug service. Once the network adapter receives UDP responses to its initial request to a functioning port on your router configuration. 3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help • Check that DHCP is random). It expects to "hear back" UDP from the same host from ...
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... up 16 drives connecting 11 safely removing 13 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...
... up 16 drives connecting 11 safely removing 13 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...
