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Page 1: Network Drive
USER'S GUIDE NETWORK DRIVE EXTERNAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE 3.5" USB 2.0 Rev. 707... -
Page 2: Package Contents
This device is designed for office and home use. Caution! This is an EN 55022 Class B device. Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any consequential claims resulting therefrom (including, and without restriction, claims relating to the business losses, business interruptions, loss of business data or other financial claims) that result from the use of this Freecom product or improper operation of this Freecom product. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive ............Page 11 The Freecom Network Storage Assistant ............Page 11 Using the Freecom Network Drive web interface ..........Page 12 Basic Settings (Status) of the Freecom Network Drive ........Page 14 IP Config ........................... Page 17 Maintenance........................Page 17 Windows File Sharing Configuration (SMB Server) ......... -
Page 4: General Information
General Information Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly. System requirements To use the Freecom Network Drive, you will require the following components: • Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or faster •... -
Page 5: Precautionary Measures
Failing to do so may result in data loss. • Do not drop the Freecom Network Drive or expose it to other kinds of sudden me- chanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Network Drive. •... -
Page 6: Software Installation (Lan)
LAN (Ethernet) mode USB-mode Software Installation (LAN) 1. Insert the Freecom Network Drive Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The Freecom start menu opens: In case the software does not open automatically, please double click "Start.exe" in the root directory of the CD. -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
Because USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, you can connect the Freecom Network Drive to any USB port. Please note however that USB 2.0 ports support signifi- cantly higher data transfer speeds than USB 1.1. Driver Installation: Your computer will not require a special Freecom driver if you are using Windows 000 / XP. -
Page 8: Led Description
Capacity LED 1. Power switch Please turn the Freecom Network Drive off when it is not in use. This conserves electric- ity and extends the life of the hard drive. The power switch is located on the rear of the Freecom Network Drive. -
Page 9: Using The Lan Mode
Chapter : Using the LAN Mode Note: For initial configuration, always connect your Freecom Network Drive to a PC first! Do not connect the Freecom Network Drive to an exist- ing network when using it for the first time! .1 Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows 000/XP 1. - Page 10 Freecom Network Drive 5. In the “General” tab, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
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Page 11: Configuration Of The Freecom Network Drive
For easier access we recommend using the PC configured as DHCP Client as described in the previous chapter. As default, the DHCP Server of the Freecom Network Drive is switched on. This can be changed in the “Status” section of the web configuration. -
Page 12: Using The Freecom Network Drive Web Interface
Freecom Network Drive Repeat search for available Freecom Network Drives Click here to repeat the search for your Freecom Network Drive if it was not detected during the first search. Please make sure that your network is configured as described in this manual and that all cables are properly attached. - Page 13 Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive 3. The start screen of the Freecom Network Drive web interface will open. Now you can continue configuring your Freecom Network Drive.
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Page 14: Basic Settings (Status) Of The Freecom Network Drive
Freecom Network Drive . Basic Settings (Status) of the Freecom Network Drive In the web interface, click on “Status” to change the basic settings of the Freecom Net- work Drive: ..1 Status – System Information Setting up host and group name Click on the “Change”... -
Page 15: Manual Configuration
Enter your new administrator password and repeat entry in the second field for verifica- tion. Click on “OK” to apply your new password. Configuring the time settings You can setup date and time of your Freecom Network Drive either manually or auto- matically. Manual Configuration Enter date and time and select the “Disable”... - Page 16 .. Status – Network Information DHCP Server Configuration In this section you can select whether to use the Freecom Network Drive as DHCP Server or not. To enable the DHCP Server, select the “Enable” button and click on “Apply”. If the DHCP Server is already enabled and you want to disable it, select the “Disable”...
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Page 17: Ip Config
.4 IP Config In the “IP Config” section of the web interface it can be configured whether the Freecom Network Drive has a static IP address or gets an automatic IP address assigned by another DHCP Server in the network. -
Page 18: Windows File Sharing Configuration (Smb Server)
..1 Administration of shared folders In the left section (“Folder List”), shared folders can be administrated. In this list, all avail- able folders on the Freecom Network Drive will be listed: Create Opens the menu to create a new shared folder... - Page 19 Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive Rename Opens the menu to rename an existing shared folder Delete Opens the menu to delete an existing shared folder Note: for all changes you have to login with your administrator pass- word!
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Page 20: Password Protection
Freecom Network Drive .. Sharing folders Adding a shared folder To add a folder to the Sharing List, select a folder in the “Folder List” and click on the “->” button. The folder will now appear in the “Sharing List”. -
Page 21: Ftp Server Configuration
Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive .. Mounting shared folders Windows users can use the Freecom Network Storage Assistant to map shared folders with a drive letter. - Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant - Click on “Add&Remove mapped shares”... - Page 22 Enable/disable FTP function and port setting for FTP. The standard port for FTP is 21. After making your changes, click on “Apply”. NOTE: If you are using the Freecom Network Drive in a network and you want to have FTP access on the Freecom Network Drive from the outside (Internet), you have to forward the selected FTP port (e.g.
- Page 23 Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive Modify Click on “Modify” to change the user access rights. You can - set or change the user password - give the user read-only or read/write access - select folder the user is allowed to access After changing the settings, click on “Modify”...
- Page 24 <HOST NAME> = Host name of the Freecom Network Drive as specified in the settings .. External FTP access (via Internet) To access the Freecom Network Drive via FTP from the Internet, make sure that the FTP port specified in the Network Drive settings is forwarded to the Network Drive IP address...
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Page 25: Disk Utility
Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive . Disk Utility In this section you can - choose to format the hard disk, - specify after how many minutes of inactivity the hard disk will go to sleep mode and - perform a Scan Disk on the hard disk... -
Page 26: Lan Connection Types Of The Freecom Network Drive
Make sure the DHCP Server of your router is enabled. For more informa- tion on this topic, please refer to your router's manual. 1. Connect the Freecom Network Drive directly to a PC and open the web configura- tion. 2. Open the “Status” page. - Page 27 Server of your router. Every PC connected to your network can now access your Freecom Network Drive. You can now use the Freecom Network Storage Assistant for an easy access to your Freecom Network Drive. This tool helps you to access the web interface or to map shared folders with a drive letter.
- Page 28 Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom. Freecom is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. If during the repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered, deleted or in any way modified, Freecom is not liable whatsoever.
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