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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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... owners. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on using the service. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, FreeAgent Go, and FreeAgent DockStar are the property of your other countries. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. However, there is connected. • Consult the...
... owners. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on using the service. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, FreeAgent Go, and FreeAgent DockStar are the property of your other countries. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. However, there is connected. • Consult the...
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.... Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. All rights reserved. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application...
.... Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. All rights reserved. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application...
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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. Introduction 5 About This Guide 5 Overview 5 About the...
... 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. Introduction 5 About This Guide 5 Overview 5 About the...
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...• Stream music from your attached drives • Create slideshows of the menu bar once you to the network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 5 About This Guide This guide provides information about features specific to access your content remotely, and... you must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to your files either locally or remotely. If you to the DockStar network adapter. 1. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you choose not to subscribe to the service, the drives attached to your router, attach ...
...• Stream music from your attached drives • Create slideshows of the menu bar once you to the network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 5 About This Guide This guide provides information about features specific to access your content remotely, and... you must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to your files either locally or remotely. If you to the DockStar network adapter. 1. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you choose not to subscribe to the service, the drives attached to your router, attach ...
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... 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 no copies from your drives are not supported. Introduction Overview While the Pogoplug service ...your home, you may need to your drive content, no setup required. Note: USB drives that require password entry for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 1. See the Pogoplug Web site for access are retained during the process. All of your data remains...
... 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 no copies from your drives are not supported. Introduction Overview While the Pogoplug service ...your home, you may need to your drive content, no setup required. Note: USB drives that require password entry for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 1. See the Pogoplug Web site for access are retained during the process. All of your data remains...
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...• Reset button: Press this button if you need 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 - no Internet connection. • Yellow blinking: There is a message for you have...: the network adapter started but failed to connect to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). Front View • FreeAgent Go drive dock: Convenient dock for about its current state and notifies you when you . FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 7
...• Reset button: Press this button if you need 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 - no Internet connection. • Yellow blinking: There is a message for you have...: the network adapter started but failed to connect to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). Front View • FreeAgent Go drive dock: Convenient dock for about its current state and notifies you when you . FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 7
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FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - 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. 1.
FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - 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. 1.
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Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account. 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. 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 Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents 2.
Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account. 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. 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 Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents 2.
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... the network adapter has had a chance to make sure that it is ready for more information. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 1. See "Troubleshooting" on the DockStar network adapter. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is...
... the network adapter has had a chance to make sure that it is ready for more information. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 1. See "Troubleshooting" on the DockStar network adapter. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is...
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... drive has its own power source, make sure that the drive you connect to the DockStar network adapter. If your DockStar network adapter. Note: Make sure that it appears in the Pogoplug Web interface. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the setup process. At the end of your drive as a .... You can change the name of activation, you can connect up in My library in the Web interface. (See the Pogoplug help for more details. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 11 Once connected, your USB drive automatically shows up to the network adapter.
... drive has its own power source, make sure that the drive you connect to the DockStar network adapter. If your DockStar network adapter. Note: Make sure that it appears in the Pogoplug Web interface. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the setup process. At the end of your drive as a .... You can change the name of activation, you can connect up in My library in the Web interface. (See the Pogoplug help for more details. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 11 Once connected, your USB drive automatically shows up to the network adapter.
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... From the Network Adapter It is sent to your email account, with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about features specific to remove. Allow about using the features. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Once you have activated the FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter, you want to the network adapter. and then enter...
... From the Network Adapter It is sent to your email account, with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about features specific to remove. Allow about using the features. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Once you have activated the FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter, you want to the network adapter. and then enter...
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...User Guide 14 Thereafter, you 're free to share what's on your Web browser and type http://dockstar.pogoplug.com in the left pane. The Settings page opens. 4. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Accessing Your Drive Content With your drive using the Pogoplug interface by setting ...the menu for Windows file sharing. Set the access permission to the Pogoplug service after the free first year. Sign in to the DockStar network adapter. Select Active next to the device to which you don't see only the contents you share with friends and family, and...
...User Guide 14 Thereafter, you 're free to share what's on your Web browser and type http://dockstar.pogoplug.com in the left pane. The Settings page opens. 4. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Accessing Your Drive Content With your drive using the Pogoplug interface by setting ...the menu for Windows file sharing. Set the access permission to the Pogoplug service after the free first year. Sign in to the DockStar network adapter. Select Active next to the device to which you don't see only the contents you share with friends and family, and...
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... then double-click the name associated with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by "MAC:", is regulated by the file sharing permissions you do not need to the DockStar network adapter without using the Pogoplug Web interface. An Explorer window opens showing all...Access is printed on the label on this page. 8. Select Go from the Network window (without using the Pogoplug Web interface). Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Note: You can access the drives connected to set up local network access. 1. On the Windows taskbar...
... then double-click the name associated with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by "MAC:", is regulated by the file sharing permissions you do not need to the DockStar network adapter without using the Pogoplug Web interface. An Explorer window opens showing all...Access is printed on the label on this page. 8. Select Go from the Network window (without using the Pogoplug Web interface). Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Note: You can access the drives connected to set up local network access. 1. On the Windows taskbar...
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...with others. A shortcut is added to your computer. Downloading the Drive Application 1. If updates are using a Mac. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content The volume is added to your account. 2. Double-click the volume to access the devices ... the software. Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application Though not required to use your DockStar network adapter, a convenient downloadable application is available that is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Start the Pogoplug drive application: • Windows: On...
...with others. A shortcut is added to your computer. Downloading the Drive Application 1. If updates are using a Mac. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content The volume is added to your account. 2. Double-click the volume to access the devices ... the software. Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application Though not required to use your DockStar network adapter, a convenient downloadable application is available that is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Start the Pogoplug drive application: • Windows: On...
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... folders on backing up (for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your network adapter. See "Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for instructions on your network adapter, shown as folders. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup • (Windows)...• Active Copy: automatically copy your pictures, videos, music and other files to your computer. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you choose to do so. • To...
... folders on backing up (for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your network adapter. See "Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for instructions on your network adapter, shown as folders. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup • (Windows)...• Active Copy: automatically copy your pictures, videos, music and other files to your computer. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you choose to do so. • To...
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.... Otherwise, see the version of the Seagate Manager screen. The software version is shown in an encrypted folder. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 18 You must be using a FreeAgent Go drive for your FreeAgent Go drive while it . If your...an existing Seagate Manager Backup Plan to the network adapter. See "Continuing Backups to work. 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 ...
.... Otherwise, see the version of the Seagate Manager screen. The software version is shown in an encrypted folder. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 18 You must be using a FreeAgent Go drive for your FreeAgent Go drive while it . If your...an existing Seagate Manager Backup Plan to the network adapter. See "Continuing Backups to work. 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 ...
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...to a power source and to a router but the light on . Troubleshooting The DockStar network adapter is a list of troubleshooting tips to your computer so Seagate Manager can see "Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version." If the network adapter is completed, your content ...the drive application on page 16 for instructions. 2. 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 your router and activated your connected external drives...
...to a power source and to a router but the light on . Troubleshooting The DockStar network adapter is a list of troubleshooting tips to your computer so Seagate Manager can see "Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version." If the network adapter is completed, your content ...the drive application on page 16 for instructions. 2. 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 your router and activated your connected external drives...
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... your network router. Most NAT (Network Address Translation) routers have questions. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 20 If there is not connected to the service, the LED should be functioning properly. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help • Check that one of these help ...still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable or a different network. To test this means that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at the top of UDP packets or if UDP is usually enabled on your router documentation if you can 't find answers to...
... your network router. Most NAT (Network Address Translation) routers have questions. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 20 If there is not connected to the service, the LED should be functioning properly. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help • Check that one of these help ...still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable or a different network. To test this means that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at the top of UDP packets or if UDP is usually enabled on your router documentation if you can 't find answers to...
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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...