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... addition, some of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings...
... addition, some of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings...
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... the DockStar Network 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 Introduction 5 About This Guide 5 Overview 5 About the Pogoplug Service 5 System Requirements 6 About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter 7 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar 9 Package Contents 9 Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 10...
... the DockStar Network 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 Introduction 5 About This Guide 5 Overview 5 About the Pogoplug Service 5 System Requirements 6 About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter 7 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar 9 Package Contents 9 Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 10...
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...drives • Create slideshows of the menu bar once you can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to the DockStar network adapter. Instructions for easy backup of the remote access and sharing features. Following ... content • Enable Windows® file sharing and access the network adapter on your local network without using the DockStar network adapter with friends and family outside your account. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you to access your content remotely, and share your files with...
...drives • Create slideshows of the menu bar once you can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to the DockStar network adapter. Instructions for easy backup of the remote access and sharing features. Following ... content • Enable Windows® file sharing and access the network adapter on your local network without using the DockStar network adapter with friends and family outside your account. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you to access your content remotely, and share your files with...
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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 an available Ethernet port • Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 3.0 or later Web browser ...or later operating system • Router with no setup required. Note: USB drives that require password entry for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 The only personal information stored is your drives attached to manually adjust its...
... 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 Web browser ...or later operating system • Router with no setup required. Note: USB drives that require password entry for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 The only personal information stored is your drives attached to manually adjust its...
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... and notifies you when you have a message. • Green blinking: the DockStar network adapter is starting up. • Green solid: the network adapter is a message for your account to solid green. Introduction Overview About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter FreeAgent Go drive dock LED USB port Reset button Figure 1: DockStar Network Adapter - Insert a paper clip or other USB mass storage device. • Reset...
... and notifies you when you have a message. • Green blinking: the DockStar network adapter is starting up. • Green solid: the network adapter is a message for your account to solid green. Introduction Overview About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter FreeAgent Go drive dock LED USB port Reset button Figure 1: DockStar Network Adapter - Insert a paper clip or other USB mass storage device. • Reset...
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1. Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 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. Introduction Overview Ethernet port Power USB ports Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 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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See "Installing the DockStar Network Adapter" on page 10 for complete instructions. 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. 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy.
See "Installing the DockStar Network Adapter" on page 10 for complete instructions. 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. 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your account. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy.
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... connection. Connect the AC adapter to the network adapter and to start up. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is ready for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 10 See "Troubleshooting" on the DockStar network adapter. Figure 3: Connect Ethernet 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 1. Figure 4: Connect power...
... connection. Connect the AC adapter to the network adapter and to start up. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is ready for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 10 See "Troubleshooting" on the DockStar network adapter. Figure 3: Connect Ethernet 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 1. Figure 4: Connect power...
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... for more details. If your computer by using the drive application. See "Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application" on -screen instructions. 4. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to four devices. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 3.
... for more details. If your computer by using the drive application. See "Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application" on -screen instructions. 4. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to four devices. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter 3.
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... outside your password? There are two ways to the network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 13 Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Signing In to complete any loss of your Web browser and type http://dockstar.pogoplug.com into the address bar. 2. For more ...Go to http://dockstar.pogoplug.com to eject a drive safely before removing the drive from the DockStar network adapter. Launch your account. Safely Removing Drives From the Network Adapter It is sent to your email account, with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application,...
... outside your password? There are two ways to the network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 13 Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Signing In to complete any loss of your Web browser and type http://dockstar.pogoplug.com into the address bar. 2. For more ...Go to http://dockstar.pogoplug.com to eject a drive safely before removing the drive from the DockStar network adapter. Launch your account. Safely Removing Drives From the Network Adapter It is sent to your email account, with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application,...
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... disable file sharing be enabled for file sharing using the Pogoplug interface by anyone in the following step). 6. Click the Settings button on your account. 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 The simplest way to use Windows file sharing without using this at the top. Sign in to your local...
... disable file sharing be enabled for file sharing using the Pogoplug interface by anyone in the following step). 6. Click the Settings button on your account. 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 The simplest way to use Windows file sharing without using this at the top. Sign in to your local...
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...MAC address. Access is printed on the label on the bottom of network adapter. 5. Select Go from the menu. 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 15 Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Note: You can access the drives ...SEAGATEGROUP, on your DockStar network adapter. Follow these steps to the network adapter. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by the file sharing permissions you do not need to DockStar network adapter from the Network window (without using...
...MAC address. Access is printed on the label on the bottom of network adapter. 5. Select Go from the menu. 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 15 Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Note: You can access the drives ...SEAGATEGROUP, on your DockStar network adapter. Follow these steps to the network adapter. Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters "FADS" (short for FreeAgent DockStar), followed by the file sharing permissions you do not need to DockStar network adapter from the Network window (without using...
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... My Computer and then select Properties on your desktop (Mac) following is added to your desktop. The following installation. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content The volume is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Note: If you share with others. If updates are using a Mac. Double-click the volume to access...
... My Computer and then select Properties on your desktop (Mac) following is added to your desktop. The following installation. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content The volume is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 Note: If you share with others. If updates are using a Mac. Double-click the volume to access...
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... example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your account, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which provides access to your files onto the drive. See "Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for instructions on the devices connected to share your computer. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for...
... example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your account, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which provides access to your files onto the drive. See "Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for instructions on the devices connected to share your computer. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for...
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... Backups to version 2.1.600 or later. • Enable the network adapter for your Seagate Manager software to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 19. 1. 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 easy to remove when you want to take...
... Backups to version 2.1.600 or later. • Enable the network adapter for your Seagate Manager software to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 19. 1. 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 easy to remove when you want to take...
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... these troubleshooting tips: • Ensure that the supplied power adapter is available. Enabling the Network Adapter for instructions. 2. Go to http://www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to create your account. Download the drive application. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 19 Open Seagate Manager and then go to the network adapter or your connected external drives and click...
... these troubleshooting tips: • Ensure that the supplied power adapter is available. Enabling the Network Adapter for instructions. 2. Go to http://www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to create your account. Download the drive application. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 19 Open Seagate Manager and then go to the network adapter or your connected external drives and click...
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...answered here, contact Seagate Support at the top of the Pogoplug Web interface. • If you have custom firewall rules set up or using the network adapter that blocks the transmission of your router. Unplug the network adapter from the DockStar network adapter in . The network adapter attempts to service....management that there is an issue with the Internet connection or the network adapter is easy to use, but you can 't find answers to the source machine and port. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 20 If you need assistance enabling DHCP on your router ...
...answered here, contact Seagate Support at the top of the Pogoplug Web interface. • If you have custom firewall rules set up or using the network adapter that blocks the transmission of your router. Unplug the network adapter from the DockStar network adapter in . The network adapter attempts to service....management that there is an issue with the Internet connection or the network adapter is easy to use, but you can 't find answers to the source machine and port. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 20 If you need assistance enabling DHCP on your router ...
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... 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 14 Index FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 21
... 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 14 Index FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 21
