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Freecom NETWORK DRIVE XS User Manual

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Summary of NETWORK DRIVE XS

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    User manual network drive xs external network hard drive / 3.5" / gigabit lan / usb 2.0 rev. 945.

  • Page 2: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    Freecom network drive xs en dear user, thank you for selecting the freecom network drive xs. The freecom network drive xs offers easy-to use network storage possibilities. To ensure you get the best performance and ease of operation, please read this manual carefully before using the freecom network...

  • Page 3: User'S Guide

    En table of contents © 2009 freecom technologies user's guide general information system requirements .................................................................................................. Page 4 precautionary measures ........................................................................

  • Page 4: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    4 freecom network drive xs en 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 xs, you will require the following components: pc: • intel pentium iii / amd duron 90...

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    5 en general information precautionary measures to ensure that your freecom network drive xs functions properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage the freecom network drive xs. • safely remove the freecom network drive xs ...

  • Page 6: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    6 freecom network drive xs en freecom network drive xs setup overview lan (ethernet) mode usb-mode.

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    7 en 1 hardware installation chapter 1: hardware installation warning! Only connect the network drive xs via the usb or lan port. Never use both ports at the same time! 1. Plug the cable (usb or lan) into the freecom network drive xs. 2. Insert the power cord into the freecom network drive xs and pl...

  • Page 8: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    Freecom network drive xs en chapter : computer configuration - lan mode .1 check tcp/ip settings in windows xp 1. Open "start" -> "settings" -> "control panel". 2. Double-click on "network connections". 3. Right-click on your "local area connection" and select "properties"..

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    En computer configuration - lan mode 4. The following screen will appear. Select "internet protocol (tcp/ip)" and click on the "properties" button. 5. In the "general" tab, select "obtain an ip address automatically" and "obtain dns server address automatically"..

  • Page 10: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    10 freecom network drive xs en . Check tcp/ip settings in windows vista / 7 1. Open "control panel" -> "network and sharing center". 2. Click on "manage network connections"..

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    11 en computer configuration - lan mode 3. Right-click on "local area connection" and select "properties". 4. In the "networking" tab, select "internet protocol version 4 (tcp/ipv4)" and click on "properties"..

  • Page 12: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    1 freecom network drive xs en 5. In the "general" tab, select "obtain an ip address automatically" and "obtain dns server address automatically". . Check tcp/ip settings in mac os x 1. Open "system preferences" -> "network"..

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    1 en computer configuration - lan mode 2. In the "tcp/ip" tab, select "using dhcp" in the "configure ipv4" settings..

  • Page 14: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    14 freecom network drive xs en chapter : installation of the application software .1 installation of the freecom network storage assistant software (pc) the freecom network storage assistant quickly detects and performs the basic setup of your network drive xs. When you start it, it displays all fre...

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    15 en installation of the application software . Installation of the freecom network storage assistant software (mac) the freecom network storage assistant quickly detects and performs the basic setup of your network drive xs. When you start it, it displays all freecom network devices available in y...

  • Page 16: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    16 freecom network drive xs en 4 chapter 4: accessing the network drive xs 4.1 accessing data via smb server message block (smb) operates as a network protocol mainly used to provide shared access to files between nodes on a network. Windows open windows explorer and enter either \dxs* or \\ip_add...

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    17 en 4 accessing the network drive xs click 'connect'. Enter the workgroup, your username and password for accessing the network drive xs. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the network drive xs. Note: you set the workgroup name of the network drive x...

  • Page 18: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    1 freecom network drive xs en 4 4. Accessing data via ftp note: not all browsers can upload data via ftp. Those that can include internet explorer and konqueror. We recommend using ftp client software such as ws_ftp, smartftp or cuteftp. The file transfer protocol (ftp) is a standard network protoco...

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    1 en 4 accessing the network drive xs 2. Dynamic dns dynamic domain name system gives the ability to provide an official dns name such as www.Yourname.Com to the dynamic ip address you have gotten from your isp. To do so, you first need to register with a dyndns service. It updates the modified ip a...

  • Page 20: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    0 freecom network drive xs en 5 chapter 5: configuration of the freecom network drive xs 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 xs is switched on. This can be changed in the ...

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    1 en 5 configuration of the network drive xs accessing your network drive xs web interface when you click this menu item, the web interface for your freecom network drive xs opens in your default browser. Adding and removing shared folders you can assign a drive letter to shared folders on your free...

  • Page 22: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    Freecom network drive xs en 5 repeat search for available freecom network drive xs click here to repeat the search for your freecom network drive xs 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 pr...

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    En 5 configuration of the network drive xs 3. The start screen of the freecom network drive xs web interface will open. Now you can continue configuring your freecom network drive xs..

  • Page 24: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    4 freecom network drive xs en 5 5. Basic settings (status) of the freecom network drive xs in the web interface, click on "status" to change the basic settings of the freecom network drive xs: 5..1 status – system information setting up host and group name click on the "change" button next to the "h...

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    5 en 5 configuration of the network drive xs enter your new administrator password and repeat entry in the second field for verification. Click on "ok" to apply your new password. Configuring the time settings you can setup date and time of your freecom network drive xs either manually or automatica...

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    6 freecom network drive xs en 5 firmware version in the "firmware version" section you can find information which firmware version is used in your device. Please have this information available for the freecom support if you have problems with your freecom network drive xs. 5.. Status – network info...

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    7 en 5 configuration of the network drive xs 5.4 ip config in the "ip config" section of the web interface it can be configured whether the freecom network drive xs has a static ip address or gets an automatic ip address assigned by another dhcp server in the network. Attention: do not use "automati...

  • Page 28: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    Freecom network drive xs en 5 5.6 windows file sharing configuration (smb server) click on "smb server" in the web interface to open the smb server configuration:.

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    En 5 configuration of the network drive xs 5.6.1 user account list in the "account list", you can add or delete users and modify their access rights. New click on "new" to add a new user. Enter a user name and a password and click on "apply". Modify click on "modify" to change the user access rights...

  • Page 30: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    0 freecom network drive xs en 5 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 password!.

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    1 en 5 configuration of the network drive xs 5.6. 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". 5.6.4 mounting shared folders pc windows users can use th...

  • Page 32: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    Freecom network drive xs en 5 mac os x select 'go to' -> 'connect with server...'from the menu bar. The freecom network drive xs address is: smb://169.254.0.1 or else smb://networkdrive_name (factory default is smb://ndxs). Click 'connect'. You now need to select a shared folder on the next screen. ...

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    En 5 configuration of the network drive xs 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" to apply setting...

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    4 freecom network drive xs en 5 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" to apply settings. En/disab...

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    5 en 5 configuration of the network drive xs 5.7.1 internal ftp access use any ftp client software (e.G. Ws_ftp, smartftp or cuteftp) or open your browser and enter ftp://username:userpassword@ or ftp://username:userpassword@ = user name = password of user = ip address of your freecom network drive ...

  • Page 36: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    6 freecom network drive xs en 5 5. Media server the freecom network drive xs can be used to store all your multimedia files on, and play them back on any computer or audio/video (upnp) streaming device in your network. 5. Configure torrent download client the torrent download client supports the dow...

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    7 en 5 configuration of the network drive xs you can specify the maximum upload and download rate (kb/s) for each file individually by entering values in the corresponding fields before pressing "upload". To get maximum performance for your torrent downloads, you can configure a port to be forwarded...

  • Page 38: Freecom Network Drive Xs

    Freecom network drive xs en 6 chapter 6: lan connection types of the freecom network drive xs 6.1 direct connection to a pc once the pc/mac is setup as dhcp client as described in the chapter "check tcp/ip settings on pc/mac" the user has to configure smb server and/or the ftp server to work with th...

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    En 6 lan connection types of the freecom network drive xs 5. Select "automatic ip" and click on "apply" to save your changes. 6. Disconnect the freecom network drive xs from your pc and connect it to your router. 7. Your freecom network drive xs will now get an ip address assigned by the dhcp server...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Warranty (valid in europe/turkey only) we thank you for purchasing this freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it. In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the quick install guide, instruction manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals. Whe...