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  • Seagate Maxtor Shared Storage II | User Guide - Page 1
    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE" II User's Guide
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 Components 1 Included in Package 2 System Requirements 2 Handling Precautions 2 Maxtor Product Support 2 Installing the Shared Storage II . . . 3 Step 1 - Connect the Drive 3 Step 2 - Power
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    . Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of use and helpful software features that automate configuration, privacy and more. The simple installation allows you to start using your drive as quickly as possible. You can also change settings on your
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    SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Backup Solution 2. Power Adapter 3. Ethernet Cable 4. EasyManage CD Installation Software Maxtor Shared Storage™ II Logiciel d'installation, Installationssoftware, Software di installazione, Installationsprogram, Software
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to your computer with a Cat5 Ethernet cable. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your network, router or switch. 2.
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Power up the Drive 1. Press the round black button on the back panel of your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. The green LED (light) with illuminate in the center of the power button. Power Button Activity LED Ethernet LED Front Panel LEDs LED
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Set up the Drive 1. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your CD-ROM drive. The Select Language window will display. Note: In the event that the CD does not autorun, click Start ➔ Run. Browse to the drive letter
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II Using EasyManage Home If you select a Shared Storage II Drive, EasyManage will display this image: The EasyManage Home window provides access to the following: Search for Shared Storage Drives When selecting this option,
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can see the details of a backup by reading the log file. To view the log file, click the colored status indicator in the Backup Status column. Depending on your operating system, you will be prompted with Open File window. If so,
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - A User Name may contain 1 - 20 characters - Users with a Private user account can have a Password that contains 1 - 32 characters - Both the User Name and Password default, this shortcut maps to Drive Z: - or the next available drive
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button. To Create a Private Business User Account 1. From the
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    on Shared Storage II Drive. Maxtor Support Click on this button and your browser will launch to the home page for Maxtor's Knowledge Base. There you can find comprehensive articles related to troubleshooting, FAQs and other information for the Shared Storage drive and other Maxtor products
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Sort Files into Our Public Folder 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. 2. From the Settings screen, click Drag and Sort. 3. Click the
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Folder Backup This option will launch your browser and open the Shared Folder Backup portion of the Web UI. From this, you can: - Format an external USB drive for use as a backup for Shared Folders located on the Shared Storage Drive - Backup and
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Delete Historical Versions This option will delete all but the most recent Historical File Versions from your user account's My Backup folder. 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button. 2. The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Storage Drive to your computer. Media Server This option will launch your browser and open the Manage Digital Photos, Music, and Video portion of the Web UI. Note: See "The Web UI" later in this guide for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION OneTouch Status Icons The OneTouch Status Icon can: - Report the connectivity of your Shared Storage Drive and or the status of the last backup - Can be used for accessing certain EasyManage software features Color Definitions Icon Gray Meaning No
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Exit This feature exits (closes and removes) the OneTouch Status icon from your System Tray. To exit OneTouch Status: 1. Click on the OneTouch Status icon and select Exit from the menu. 2. A window appears asking you to confirm this task. Click Yes to
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    II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Storing Audio Using your computer as an audio jukebox is a very popular application. This allows you to store and play thousands of your favorite songs. You can also create and manage an audio library from your Maxtor Shared Storage II. Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Security Lock Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking slot on the back of the drive. The slot is compatible with most security locking cables. Media Serving With the Shared Storage Drive's Media Serving capabilities, you can view
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Considerations for Home Media Networks - Some data may not be available for access for up to two (2) hours after being copied to the Shared Storage Drive. To obtain immediate access to these media files, click the Refresh button located in Web UI. - Take
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    . Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of use and helpful software features that automate configuration, privacy and more. The simple installation allows you to start using your drive as quickly as possible. You can also change settings on your
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    d'installation, Installationssoftware, Software di installazione, Installationsprogram, Software de instalación, Installatiesoftware, Asennusohjelma, Software de Instalação, Includes: - Maxtor EasyManage™ Software - Maxtor Backup™ Software - Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to your computer with a Cat5 Ethernet cable. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your network, router or switch. 2.
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Step 2 - Power up the Drive 1. Press the round black button on the back panel of your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. The green LED (light) with illuminate in the center of the power button. Power Button Activity LED Ethernet LED Front Panel LEDs LED
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    Step 3 - Setup the Drive 1. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your CD-ROM drive and double-click the Install CD icon. 2. Then double-click the Maxtor EasyManage.pkg icon to launch the program. 3. From the Welcome screen, click Continue. 4. Review the License Agreement
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    Once installed, you can use your new Maxtor Shared Storage II in the same way you use the other drives on your computer. Some of the basic ways you can use your new drive are: Select Your Drive Make sure your Shared Storage Drive is connected to your network and turned on. Its name and IP address
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Creating a Public/Home User Account 1. From the main EasyManage Account type. 3. Select the Home Folder type. 4. Type a Name for your shared folder. 5. Type and re-type a Password. 6. Click Create. At this point, the account is created (this may take
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Creating a Private/Business User Account 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a User Account button. 7. When created, the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Method 2 - Connect a Private User Account 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Connect to a User Account button. The Connect to User Account window is turned on by default when you install the Shared Storage Drive software. You may also
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION will launch the EasyManage Settings menu. By default, Backup is selected. If necessary, click Click the plus sign (+). 2. From the Finder window, select a folder and click Open. Repeat steps to the Shared Storage Drive. 5. When finished, a message will
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    window. 4. Type your password and click OK. 5. Select your user account. 6. Click Login Options. 7. Click Automatically log in as. 8. Choose your user name from the drop-down list. 9. Type your password and click OK. 10. Click Login. 11. The browser then launches to the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Shared Storage Administration The button launches the Shared Storage Drive's Web User Interface (Web UI). Note: You must login as the admin user to use the Web UI. To Access this Feature 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. 2. From the
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Restore Restore Recent Files and Folders You can restore the most recent version of backed-up files and folders. Select a File or Folder 1. From the EasyManage main menu, click the Restore button. 2. Click the arrow next to the hard drive where the
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION SimpleView™ Storage and Backup Status This screen provides you with an overview of each user's storage and backup information: Click SimpleView. Last Backup Space Used Backup Status Date of the user's latest backup Total size of all user's files
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    INSTALLATION Storing Audio Using your computer as an audio jukebox is a very popular application. This allows you to store and play thousands of your favorite songs. You can also create and manage an audio library from your Maxtor Shared Storage II. Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive
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    MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Note: See "The Web UI" later in this guide for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Run Set-up Wizard for more information on re-configuring these settings. Security Lock Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking slot on the back of the drive
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Considerations for Home Media Networks - Some data may not be available for access for up to two (2) hours after being copied to the Shared Storage Drive. To obtain immediate access to these media files, click the Refresh button located in Web UI. -
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    is Static, assigned from a DHCP Server, or by default via Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). To launch the Web UI via its IP Address if the Shared Storage Drive's address is 169.254.26.69, you would type: http://169.254.26.69 2. Through the Maxtor EasyManage software, you can launch the Web UI
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Run Set-up Wizard The Run Set-up Wizard will aid in the initial configuration of your Shared Storage Drive. From the Wizard, you can: - Change the language used by the Web UI - Manually set Date/Time or enable/configure a Network Time Server - Name your
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Note: If you do not want an Administrator password on your Shared Storage Drive, select the NO button indicating that you do not want to assign an Administrator password and then click Next. You will be prompted to authenticate using the Administrator's
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE The user is added and should immediately have access to the Shared Storage Drive. Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Use this page to change a password as well as modify what shared folders a user has access to on pre-existing accounts. Note:
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Shared Folders Management Overview Use the Shared Folders Management page to manage the way people access and store information on your Shared Storage Drive. The Shared Folders Management page is where you can: - Create a New Shared Folder - Modify Shared
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges To Change Folder Permissions 1. Click Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges. 2. Find the Share to modify the permissions for and click Modify. 3. Set the permissions for the share by selecting the appropriate
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video Media server technology enables digital photo, music, and video playback to networked home entertainment systems. By default, the Media Server is disabled. To Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos 1. Click Manage
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Create Backup Set This option allows you to create a backup of shared files and folders that reside on your Shared Storage Drive. 1. Select Shared Folder Backup. 2. From the Shared Folder Backup Home Page, select Create Backup Set. 3. From the Create
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    Network Settings - Run Diagnostics, set power management and update the software - Manage any USB peripherals attached to the Shared Storage Drive Using the Advanced Settings Pages - Select what action you would like to do. - If you want to redisplay a page (to change something you entered on it
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    choice in the workgroup field. 2. Click Next. To set the IP address on the Shared Storage Drive using a DHCP server (default) 1. Select the button indicating that you would like to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. 2. Click Next. 3. A message will appear indicating that the network settings
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE System Maintenance Use these pages to run disk utilities and perform diagnostics; modify power management settings, and to update your Shared Storage Drive software. To Change Power Management Settings 1. Click Power Management. 2. Select the Drive that
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Configure Your USB Devices Use these pages to configure USB drives and to manage USB printers plugged into the Shared Storage Drive. Format USB Drive 1. Click Format USB Drive. 2. Select the button indicating if you would like to: - Re-format the drive
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE System Status Overview Use the System Status page to get a summary of your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, including IP address, Users and Shares, USB Devices and Printers attached to the unit. The System Status page is where you can see your current: - User
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    MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage II There are 2 USB ports on the back of your drive which allow you to connect USB hard drives, such as the Maxtor OneTouchTM and Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drives. Note: The Maxtor Shared Storage Drive
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