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FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 2
FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one of its affiliates. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 3
Drive With 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 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 4
must purchase a subscription to the Pogoplug service to continue use of the remote access and sharing features. If you choose not to subscribe to the service, the drives attached to the network adapter remain accessible inside your local network. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 5 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 5
with most consumer home network equipment with no setup required. If you have a business-grade router in your home, you may need to manually adjust its network settings. Note: USB drives that require password entry for access are not supported. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 6 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 6
if you need to restart the DockStar network adapter (normally not necessary). Insert a paper clip or other narrow device, and then press and release the button. The light on the front blinks for about 40 seconds and then returns to solid green. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 7 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 7
Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - 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. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 8 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 8
your account. 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 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 9
seconds to make sure that the network adapter has had a chance to start up. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is no Internet connection. See "Troubleshooting" on page 19 for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 10 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 10
your DockStar network adapter. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the activation process, which includes registering your DockStar network adapter. At the end of activation, you are guided to the Pogoplug service page to complete the setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 11
using the DockStar network adapter with a FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about features specific to the network adapter. For more complete instructions on using the Pogoplug features-all of which are available to the DockStar network adapter-click the - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 12
sharing be selecting Disabled.) Your permissions are set automatically once you make your selection. 7. Repeat the steps above for each USB drive attached to the DockStar network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 14 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 13
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content Note: You can also change the default workgroup name, SEAGATEGROUP, on this page. 8. Click Sign out to exit the Pogoplug service. Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug Service (Windows) You can access the drives - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 14
) or Save (Mac). A Pogoplug icon appears in your system tray (Windows) or on your desktop (Mac). An Explorer window opens if you are using Windows. Double-click the Pogoplug icon on your desktop if you are using a Mac. The following is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 16 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 15
, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your files onto the drive. See "Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive" on page 18 for instructions on backing up to a FreeAgent Go drive that has a scheduled backup plan already in place. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 17 - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 16
backups to your FreeAgent Go drive while its connected to the DockStar network adapter. • Register and activate your DockStar network adapter and create a user account. • Update your Seagate Manager software to version 2.1.600 or later. • Enable the network adapter for use with Seagate Manager by - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 17
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. If the software version is not 2.1.600 or later, see "Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version." Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate Manager to - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 18
any problems setting up or using the network adapter that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. From there you can find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful articles about the DockStar network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide - Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 19
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
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FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter
User Guide