Seagate GoFlex Home Support Question
Seagate GoFlex Home Support Question
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Question posted by hazTO on August 6th, 2014
What Cable Is Needed To Connect Goflex Home To Computer
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Product Information - Page 1
... to store and access files wirelessly and back up process and just two cable connections, the GoFlex Home network storage system is installed in the home*. Store all the computers in the home
Wireless-ready multi-PC and Mac® computer backup and file sharing
The GoFlex Home network storage system connects to your WiFi router, allowing you to game consoles and the...
Product Information - Page 2
...
• GoFlex Home Network Storage System (includes network base and hard drive - WiFi router required for wireless file access and backup
• Internet connection for data storage. All other... cable • Power supply • Quick Start Guide • GoFlex Home install CD • 2-year limited warranty
Region EMEA EMEA
Product FreeAgent GoFlex Home FreeAgent GoFlex Home
Capacity...
Quick Start Guide - Page 2
.... Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, and GoFlex are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance... to use this equipment. PN: 100626655B 06/10
NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM SYSTÈME DE STOCKAGE RÉSEAU
NOTA... All other storage needs
To contact support, visit us at our Contact Us page. However, there is connected. •...
User Guide - Page 3
... 9 Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 10 Step 3: Installing the Software 12 Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home 12 Step 5: Adding a User to GoFlex Home 15 Step 6: Adding PCs to GoFlex Home 17 Next Steps 18
3. Introduction 5
About This Guide 5 System Requirements 5 Getting to GoFlex Home 39 Accessing and Enjoying Your Files on Your Home Network 40
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide...
User Guide - Page 5
...connection for file sharing over the Internet, as well as connecting to your Wi-Fi router, and in just minutes, you need: • Home network (also called a Local Area Network... later Web browser
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
5 Sections of the features described in your GoFlex Home network storage system, and explains how to use GoFlex Home to personal computers (PCs), Mac...
User Guide - Page 6
...network settings.
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
6 Getting to Know GoFlex Home
GoFlex Drive
GoFlex Home Drive Dock
Drive Light
GoFlex Home Light
Figure 1: GoFlex Home Front
• GoFlex Home Drive Dock: Compatible with any FreeAgent GoFlex Home or Go Flex Desk
drives
• GoFlex Home Drive: Provides 1 TB or 2 TB of storage space (depending on your home, you may need...
User Guide - Page 7
... access to your digital content from your smart phone (available with everyone on and off. • Power Port: Connects GoFlex Home to a power source. • Ethernet Port: Connects GoFlex Home to your home network can access GoFlex Home. (You can upgrade to unlimited accounts by subscribing to share with Seagate Share Pro-
You can store Windows- See page 8 for storing...
User Guide - Page 9
...creates three folders on page 37. See "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on your backup files are stored. Once setup is easy. Setting Up GoFlex Home -
Setting Up GoFlex Home - Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with the Setup Process
Before you create your home network. • Install the software on the other files to GoFlex Home" on the drive for you create for complete...
User Guide - Page 10
... Ethernet port on GoFlex Home. Ensure the Power button is in Off Position
Figure 4: Connecting the Cables
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
10 Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your router and to the power port on GoFlex Home. Unpack the box and ensure you begin, then connect GoFlex Home: a. Windows
Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home
Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home
1.
User Guide - Page 11
Windows
Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home
3. Align the connector on page 72 for the lights on the drive until it 's blinking amber, GoFlex Home either can't connect to the network or can't communicate with the connector in the base.
See "Solving Problems" on the bottom of the drive with the drive. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Gently press down on the front...
User Guide - Page 19
... Up GoFlex Home - Main Setup Steps
• Connect GoFlex Home (as your home network (or set up Windows computers-see . • A Backup folder that only you can access, where all your home
network. • A Personal folder that only you can access, where you can store personal or private files
that GoFlex Home creates automatically for the members of your home network to GoFlex Home" on...
User Guide - Page 20
... on page 10. Mac
Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home
Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home
For instructions, see "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on your computer, then insert the GoFlex Home Installation CD.
Double-click GoFlex Home Install to begin , make sure you have a pen and paper handy to keep track of the names and passwords you need to download the installation software.
2.
Power...
User Guide - Page 30
... as yourself, you open the Dashboard. You don't need to log in : 1.
Note:
Changing users on the Dashboard interrupts any computer that's connected to GoFlex Home, even if someone else's computer, allow them to log in to GoFlex Home as possible for free from your computer to your GoFlex Home network storage system-permission required (see page 62).
• Try...
User Guide - Page 47
...connecting to a network printer, or connecting to an Internet or intranet printer.)
To connect a USB printer to the USB port on
the back of printers available on your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub to the GoFlex Home dock, then connect... USB cable (not included) to connect your operating system. (Search for help locating the USB port. Go to GoFlex Home. Note...
User Guide - Page 62
... Share (see page 31), click Go To, then click Preferences. Customizing Your GoFlex Home User Settings
You can be only be at any devices connected to update your account permissions or do the task for sending share invitations, and choosing your GoFlex Home network storage system has been set up, you .
Passwords are case-sensitive. 4. Click Submit...
User Guide - Page 67
...Connecting GoFlex Home" on GoFlex Home, or copying files to confirm.
OR,
Open and log in to safely and properly shut down . 6. Managing GoFlex Home
Managing GoFlex Home and Connected Devices
Removing a USB Drive from the GoFlex Home...the front of being saved, and that GoFlex Home is shutting down and remove a USB storage device from GoFlex Home
To avoid losing data or damaging your...
User Guide - Page 69
... change network-related settings, and manage your household backup files, in to www.seagate.com for your computer using a GoFlex Cable (sold separately).
OR,
• Open and log in case a problem occurs on GoFlex Home by mistake. This section describes those settings not already discussed in the future, you can connect a USB drive directly to GoFlex Home (see...
User Guide - Page 74
... indicate the status of the lights and what to the network and ready for more information. Solving Problems
Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights
4.
Table 1: GoFlex Home Light (top)
State Green blinking Green steady Amber blinking
Status Starting up Connected to do ? FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
74 GoFlex Home includes a power-save feature, which means that the drive...
User Guide - Page 75
...
The GoFlex Home network storage system is easy to use Drive not properly installed or experiencing a problem
If the Drive light indicates a problem: • Ensure that the drive is properly and fully connected to the dock. • Ensure that neither the dock nor the drive is not connected to your network.)
• Ensure that the Ethernet cable connecting GoFlex Home to...
User Guide - Page 76
... removing a USB drive 67 removing the GoFlex Home drive 67 replacing the GoFlex Home drive 69 restarting GoFlex Home 68 shutting down GoFlex Home 68
Drives panel on Seagate Dashboard 30 ComputersBackup 19
installing 23 Seagate Share 71 configuring Time Machine 24 connecting GoFlex Home 10 Content panel in Seagate Share 33
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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