Freecom Technologies FSG-3 Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant, How to start the FSG Assistant

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Chapter 4: Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant

Please make sure you have you have setup your network as described in the "Before you begin" chapter.

The Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant helps you to find any FSG-3 in your network. When run, it shows you all the FSGs available in your network and helps you to install them as print servers or network folders. You can also configure basic settings with the FSG Assistant and easily find the configuration website. The FSG Assistant works on Windows OS only. All functions of the FSG Assistant can also be done manually. Please look at the "Configuration" chapter for more information.

4.1 How to start the FSG Assistant

Please insert the CD you found in the box of the FSG-3. It contains much valuable software including the FSG Assistant. Once inserted, the CD should start a menu automatically. If this is not the case, please run through the following steps:

1.Open Windows Explorer.

2.The left view should show you folders. If not please click on the folder button located in the button bar.

3.Select "My Computer" and click on the CD player you placed the CD in.

4.Click on "Install Software -> FSG Assistant".

4.2 FSG Assistant functions

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Contents Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway Congratulations Freecom Technologies GermanyChapter General Information Contents of the boxTechnical Support Freecom on the net Statement of Conditions Related PublicationsTrademarks Hardware Requirements System RequirementsSoftware Requirements Precautionary measures Getting to know your FSG-3 FSG-3 connectors, LEDs and buttonsFSG-3 Front panel Possible Connections with your FSG-3 FSG-3 Back panelPower LED Power Sync Button LED LED configurationBooting Front Panel LEDsBack Panel LEDs Before you begin Configuring Windows 98 SE, and Me to work with the FSG-31Installing the required Network Components Preparing Your Computers to connect to the FSG-32Assign your TCP/IP configuration by Dhcp Before you beginSelecting Internet Access Method Configuring Windows XP, NT or 2000 to work with the FSG-3Verifying TCP/IP Properties Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components MacOS 8.6 or MacOSGetting on the internet Verifying TCP/IP Properties MacintoshLogin Protocols Internet configuration informationAccount Information Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Macintosh Ready for ConfigurationRestarting the Network Hardware Installation How to InstallInstall from the Application CD Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant How to start the FSG AssistantFSG Assistant functions Setup the DSL account on your Freecom Storage Gateway Configure basic settings of your Freecom Storage GatewayBrowse available folders on your Freecom Storage Gateway Start recovery procedure Add a new printerSearch again for available Freecom Storage Gateway devices Admin ConfigurationHow to reach the configuration menu Http//192.168.1.1WAN or internet connection setup Changing the administrator passwordFirst steps Setting up the FSG-3 Connecting the hardwareFSG-3 WAN port connected to a router Configuration FSG-3 WAN port connected to a modem Set the Date and Time Setting up users, groups and foldersAdmin account 2The guest accountCreating a new group Setting up multiple connection methodsCreating a new account Creating a new folderFull potential Information Configuration options explainedSystem Information Version Information Device InformationWAN Port 4Network InformationLAN Port Log files Save Configuration Hardware menuRestore Configuration Reset Configuration Date & TimeSpin down time Hard drive menuHard disk format Update Firmware Dhcp Server ServicesFSG Health Options DescriptionDynamic DNS OptionsDescription Http Server FTP Server SSH ServerPort Forwarding Security UsersAdding a new user Options Description User GroupsAdding a new group FoldersAdding a new folder AdministratorConnections LAN connectionWAN Connection WAN Options Virtual Private Networks Add a connectionAdministrator for more info Reboot Shutdown and reboot menuShutdown Logout Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant Accessing the FSG-3 from WindowsManual mapping Smb//192.168.1.1 Accessing FSG-3 Data from Mac OSMac OS X v10.3.x and higher Smb//FSGNAMEFreecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway Attaching external USB devices USB Mass storage installationUSB external device information Power USB Printer Installation2File systems Attaching external USB devices Clear Printer Job Queue Attaching external S-ATA devices FilesystemsBasic Functioning TroubleshootingPWR LED Not On Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Web Configuration InterfaceTroubleshooting the ISP Connection Obtaining a WAN IP AddressTroubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Testing the LAN Path to Your GatewayWrong network configuration Wrong physical connectionsUsing the Default Reset button Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordProblems with Date and Time Persistent problems SupportAppendix CE, FCC and other certificationVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Firmware source codeCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer GPL StatementBasic Router Concepts What is a Router?Networks and Routing Basics Routing Information ProtocolClass a Domain Name ServerInternet address classes Class BNetmask Class E Class E addresses are for experimental useEquals Subnet Addressing IP address shortage Dhcp Multiple internal but only one external IP addressNetwork Address Translation Hosting a serverEthernet Cabling MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolCable Quality Technical specifications Technical specificationsWarranty valid in Europe/Turkey only