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... 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 Configuring WD Anywhere Backup 28 4 Using...
... 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 Configuring WD Anywhere Backup 28 4 Using...
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...registration 58 6 How 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 Drive 76 USB Auto ... 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 . . . . 108 System Tab 109 Network Tab 124 Storage Tab 131 Media Tab...
...registration 58 6 How 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 Drive 76 USB Auto ... 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 . . . . 108 System Tab 109 Network Tab 124 Storage Tab 131 Media Tab...
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...for backing up RAID, see "Manage RAID" on page 136. Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. Format and Configuration WD ShareSpace is preformatted for maximum reliability as a RAID 5 volume (for fourdrive systems) or for maximum capacity as a... could result. These are folders that can access and store content on WD ShareSpace via network shares. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system with WD drives using four drives on this device, the ...
...for backing up RAID, see "Manage RAID" on page 136. Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. Format and Configuration WD ShareSpace is preformatted for maximum reliability as a RAID 5 volume (for fourdrive systems) or for maximum capacity as a... could result. These are folders that can access and store content on WD ShareSpace via network shares. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system with WD drives using four drives on this device, the ...
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... mounting rails for WD Discovery™) OVERVIEW - 6 Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser ... U.S., visit support.wdc.com. System Requirements For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) ...
... mounting rails for WD Discovery™) OVERVIEW - 6 Client computer • Ethernet connection (network adapter) • Operating system • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008. • Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard • Web browser ... U.S., visit support.wdc.com. System Requirements For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Kit Contents WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace with four or two drives Drive mounting rails (only included with two-drive systems) ...
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... of your operating system and version. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 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...
... of your operating system and version. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: OVERVIEW - 7 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...
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...active OVERVIEW - 9 The LEDs on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network connection. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on the system indicate the following: Indicator and icon Power...rear) Orange Flashing • Network is connecting • Link activity Green Steady Network is connected 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 ...
...active OVERVIEW - 9 The LEDs on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network connection. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on the system indicate the following: Indicator and icon Power...rear) Orange Flashing • Network is connecting • Link activity Green Steady Network is connected 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 ...
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...the device is equipped with a security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable. For more information on how to a local network. 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... page 76 for detailed instructions. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to the device and viceversa. Connects to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. Reset Button...
...the device is equipped with a security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable. For more information on how to a local network. 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... page 76 for detailed instructions. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from the device to the device and viceversa. Connects to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. Reset Button...
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...port located on the back of the Ethernet cable into a power outlet. 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 ...power supply socket located on the back of the adapter into a router or network switch port. 2. To power down the device, press and hold down the power button for the WD ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. Connect the end of the...
...port located on the back of the Ethernet cable into a power outlet. 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 ...power supply socket located on the back of the adapter into a router or network switch port. 2. To power down the device, press and hold down the power button for the WD ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. Important: Wait for at least four seconds. Connect the end of the...
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...wait for the operating system to access your computer, you intend to load. 2. Turn on your WD ShareSpace on your WD ShareSpace. 1. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on the local area network (LAN). Follow the appropriate procedure below: Windows • "Using WD Discovery (Windows only)" on page... 12. • "Using Windows Network and Sharing Center" on every PC connected to the LAN from ...
...wait for the operating system to access your computer, you intend to load. 2. Turn on your WD ShareSpace on your WD ShareSpace. 1. Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on the local area network (LAN). Follow the appropriate procedure below: Windows • "Using WD Discovery (Windows only)" on page... 12. • "Using Windows Network and Sharing Center" on every PC connected to the LAN from ...
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Click WD Discovery Tool. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 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. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options.
Click WD Discovery Tool. Click WDShareSpace in the Connect screen on your desktop. 7. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on page 13, click Next. 6. WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 13 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. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options.
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on page 150. The Found New Hardware screen displays. The login screen appears. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select...
WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. Using Windows Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on page 150. The Found New Hardware screen displays. The login screen appears. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network. 2. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select...
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..." is the default for information on page 92 for both) and click OK. Note: (See "Accessing WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager" on logging in.) WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 17 The login page appears. To view the WD ShareSpace web page: Right-click WDShareSpace and select View device webpage from the drop-down menu. WD...
..." is the default for information on page 92 for both) and click OK. Note: (See "Accessing WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager" on logging in.) WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 17 The login page appears. To view the WD ShareSpace web page: Right-click WDShareSpace and select View device webpage from the drop-down menu. WD...
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WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 20 Open Finder. Type "admin" in both the Name and Password fields, and make sure the Remember this password in my keychain check box is selected. Mac OS X Tiger 1. Click Network and then double-click the WDShareSpace icon. 3. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL The shared drive icon displays on your desktop. Click Connect.
WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 20 Open Finder. Type "admin" in both the Name and Password fields, and make sure the Remember this password in my keychain check box is selected. Mac OS X Tiger 1. Click Network and then double-click the WDShareSpace icon. 3. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL The shared drive icon displays on your desktop. Click Connect.
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... Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos" on page 65) • Using iTunes service (see "Backing Up Computers on a Network" on page 23) • Accessing WD ShareSpace from your WD ShareSpace to factory defaults - Perform firmware upgrades - WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Congratulations! Set email or window alerts - Change the administrator password - This user manual contains information...
... Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos" on page 65) • Using iTunes service (see "Backing Up Computers on a Network" on page 23) • Accessing WD ShareSpace from your WD ShareSpace to factory defaults - Perform firmware upgrades - WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Congratulations! Set email or window alerts - Change the administrator password - This user manual contains information...
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...WD Anywhere Backup will begin to log in your network. Your WD ShareSpace Installation CD comes with your home network, you must set the WD ShareSpace and forget it 's automatically backed up all the computers in to your WD ShareSpace every time you reconnect to install WD Anywhere ... next screen to activate a single PC or Mac for continuous backup. every time you save a change it ; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network WD Anywhere Backup Overview WD Anywhere Backup software is disabled on your computer, you must install the utilities manually. Otherwise, ...
...WD Anywhere Backup will begin to log in your network. Your WD ShareSpace Installation CD comes with your home network, you must set the WD ShareSpace and forget it 's automatically backed up all the computers in to your WD ShareSpace every time you reconnect to install WD Anywhere ... next screen to activate a single PC or Mac for continuous backup. every time you save a change it ; WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 3 Backing Up Computers on a Network WD Anywhere Backup Overview WD Anywhere Backup software is disabled on your computer, you must install the utilities manually. Otherwise, ...
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7. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 24 If you accept the terms of the agreement, click I Agree to continue. 9. Select your preferred language from the list and click OK. Close all other open applications, and then click Next to continue.
7. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 8. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 24 If you accept the terms of the agreement, click I Agree to continue. 9. Select your preferred language from the list and click OK. Close all other open applications, and then click Next to continue.
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The WD Anywhere Backup Configuration screen appears. Continue with "One-Click Backup" on page 28 or "Creating a Customized Backup Plan" on your desktop, and WD Anywhere Backup is listed in Program Files. 10. Note: The WD Anywhere Backup icon now appears on page 32. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 25 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL After WD Anywhere Backup has finished installing, click Finish to begin using WD Anywhere Backup.
The WD Anywhere Backup Configuration screen appears. Continue with "One-Click Backup" on page 28 or "Creating a Customized Backup Plan" on your desktop, and WD Anywhere Backup is listed in Program Files. 10. Note: The WD Anywhere Backup icon now appears on page 32. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 25 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL After WD Anywhere Backup has finished installing, click Finish to begin using WD Anywhere Backup.
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On the WD Anywhere Backup screen, click the WD Anywhere Backup icon. 5. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 26 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Mac OS X 1. Double-click the WD ShareSpace icon on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Double-click WD_Anywhere_Backup.dmg. 4. On the verification dialog box, click Continue. Turn on the desktop. 3.
On the WD Anywhere Backup screen, click the WD Anywhere Backup icon. 5. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 26 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Mac OS X 1. Double-click the WD ShareSpace icon on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Double-click WD_Anywhere_Backup.dmg. 4. On the verification dialog box, click Continue. Turn on the desktop. 3.
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To accept the software license agreement, click Agree. 9. Click Install. 10. On the Welcome screen of the Install WD Anywhere Backup wizard, click Continue. 7. On the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 8. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 27 Enter your Mac user name and password. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 6.
To accept the software license agreement, click Agree. 9. Click Install. 10. On the Welcome screen of the Install WD Anywhere Backup wizard, click Continue. 7. On the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 8. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 27 Enter your Mac user name and password. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 6.
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One-Click Backup WD Anywhere Backup allows you to the WD ShareSpace so you can back up your data. This feature backs up your data using several methods. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 28 Configuring WD Anywhere Backup After starting WD Anywhere Backup as documents, photos, music and videos, on your computer's hard... as described previously, you install WD Anywhere Backup, the WD Anywhere Backup Configuration screen appears. When a screen verifying successful installation appears, click Close. 12. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 11.
One-Click Backup WD Anywhere Backup allows you to the WD ShareSpace so you can back up your data. This feature backs up your data using several methods. BACKING UP COMPUTERS ON A NETWORK - 28 Configuring WD Anywhere Backup After starting WD Anywhere Backup as documents, photos, music and videos, on your computer's hard... as described previously, you install WD Anywhere Backup, the WD Anywhere Backup Configuration screen appears. When a screen verifying successful installation appears, click Close. 12. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 11.