Freecom Technologies Network hard drive manual Troubleshooting

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Freecom Classic SL Network Drive

Chapter 12: Troubleshooting

General

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1.How do I install Classic SL Network Drive?

Classic SL Network Drive can be installed using either Ethernet or USB. Ethernet connection allows Classic SL Network Drive to be used as a Network Storage Device; USB connection allows Classic SL Network Drive to be used as a high-speed, external hard drive.

To install in NDAS Mode (requires a 100 Mb / full duplex switch)

•Connect the Power Cable and LAN Cable, from Classic SL Network Drive to power and switch respectively.

•Install Classic SL Network Drive software from Installation CD or down load the software from the Freecom website.

To install in Ethernet Mode (requires a cross-over cable which is not supplied)

•Connect the Power Cable and Cross-Over Cable, from Classic SL Network Drive to power and Ethernet port on computer, respectively.

•Install Classic SL Network Drive software from Installation CD or down load the software from the Freecom website.

To install in USB 2.0 Mode

•Connect the Power Cable and USB Cable, from Classic SL Network Drive, to power and USB port on computer,respectively.

•Computer should automatically recognize Classic SL Network Drive. For Windows 98/Windows Me and Mac, Classic SL Network Drive must me formatted to FAT32 or recognized file system.

2.When adding Classic SL Network Drive to my computer, why does the "ADD" button stay gray?

You may not have entered values correctly. The letter "O" is not used; please verify that you have used the number "0" (zero).

3I have just installed Classic SL Network Drive; why is the Classic SL Network Drive showing up as a red color?

Try unplugging your Classic SL Network Drive power cord, wait about 10 seconds, and plug it back in. If this doesn’t work, try restarting your computer.

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