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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 - I
... 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 - I
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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 Mode... Downloader Features 165 User Interface Overview 165 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents -
...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 Mode... Downloader Features 165 User Interface Overview 165 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Table of Contents -
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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 - III
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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 informed of new features and services, remember to register your first telephone contact with WD...
... 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 informed of new features and services, remember to register your first telephone contact with WD...
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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. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2 Register online at register.wdc.com.
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... these default share folders. For more information on how to this user manual can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. OVERVIEW - 3 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system with three shares: •...drives on this product visit our website at www.wdc.com. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can be reset to share with other important information regarding your WD ShareSpace. folder for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. These are folders that can access...
... these default share folders. For more information on how to this user manual can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. OVERVIEW - 3 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system with three shares: •...drives on this product visit our website at www.wdc.com. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can be reset to share with other important information regarding your WD ShareSpace. folder for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. These are folders that can access...
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It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. 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. OVERVIEW - 4
It is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page. 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. OVERVIEW - 4
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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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...operating system. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter...manual Quick Install Guide Accessories Visit shopwd.com (U.S. Important: For highest performance and reliability, we recommend that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server...
...operating system. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) AC adapter...manual Quick Install Guide Accessories Visit shopwd.com (U.S. Important: For highest performance and reliability, we recommend that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server...
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... free from vibration • Well-ventilated and away from sources 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...
... free from vibration • Well-ventilated and away from sources 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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... down for four seconds powers off . To turn on or off the device. During this time, do not press the power button. 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®...
... down for four seconds powers off . To turn on or off the device. During this time, do not press the power button. 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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...; Restoring configuration settings • System initialize operation in progress Flashing • One flash per second-system is active OVERVIEW - 9 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on ) and ready for use . The LEDs on the system indicate the following: ...Flashing Network connection is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to the power supply and turned on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard...
...; Restoring configuration settings • System initialize operation in progress Flashing • One flash per second-system is active OVERVIEW - 9 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on ) and ready for use . The LEDs on the system indicate the following: ...Flashing Network connection is formatting a USB drive • One flash per second (backup)-USB device to WD ShareSpace • Two flashes per second (backup)-WD ShareSpace to the power supply and turned on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard...
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... slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to a USB drive. Ports Component USB port 1 Icon USB ports 2 and 3 Ethernet port Description Connects to an AC .... See "USB Auto Backup Feature" on the front USB port (port 1). Power port Connects the device to a USB drive. OVERVIEW - 10 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from a USB drive to the...
... slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to a USB drive. Ports Component USB port 1 Icon USB ports 2 and 3 Ethernet port Description Connects to an AC .... See "USB Auto Backup Feature" on the front USB port (port 1). Power port Connects the device to a USB drive. OVERVIEW - 10 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from a USB drive to the...
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... a small home/office network. 1. 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 power button. After approximately 30 seconds...
... a small home/office network. 1. 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 power button. After approximately 30 seconds...
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... installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 12 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on your WD ShareSpace. 1. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on the local area network (LAN). Turn on page...
... installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you must install the utilities manually. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 12 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on your WD ShareSpace. 1. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on the local area network (LAN). Turn on page...
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. The WD Discovery screen appears.
WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. The WD Discovery screen appears.
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... Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. For information on how to WD Discovery for the First Time" on page 89. The Found New... media icon on page 150. Continue device setup by following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. WD...
... Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. For information on how to WD Discovery for the First Time" on page 89. The Found New... media icon on page 150. Continue device setup by following the instructions for "Setting Up the Device for easy setup and mapping of the WD ShareSpace. 1. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu. WD...
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3. Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Click Close. Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4.
3. Click Yes, always search online (recommended). Depending on your system setup, it may take a minute or so to locate the driver. 5. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 15 Click Close. Windows starts searching for the driver. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 4.
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WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu.
WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 16 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option displays in the drop-down menu. To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu.
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2. Note: (See "Accessing WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager" on logging in.) WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 17 The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display. To create a desktop shortcut to the WD: Right-click WDShareSpace and select Create Shortcut from the dropdown menu. To view the WD ShareSpace web page: Right-click...
WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 2. Note: (See "Accessing WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager" on logging in.) WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 17 The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display. To create a desktop shortcut to the WD: Right-click WDShareSpace and select Create Shortcut from the dropdown menu. To view the WD ShareSpace web page: Right-click...