Freecom Technologies FSG-3 System Requirements, Hardware Requirements, Software Requirements

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Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway

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System Requirements

The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble-free operation.

Hardware Requirements

In order to use the Freecom FSG-3, following components are needed:

•Intel Pentium II 233MHz or higher

•64MB RAM or higher

•CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software

•LAN

•Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver/software updates and downloads

Software Requirements

•Windows 98 SE

•Windows Me

•Windows 2000

•Windows XP

•Windows NT

•MacOS 8.6 or 9.x

•MacOS X

•Linux Kernel 2.2 or higher

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Contents Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway Congratulations Freecom Technologies Germany Chapter Contents of the box General InformationTechnical Support Freecom on the net Related Publications Statement of ConditionsTrademarks System Requirements Hardware RequirementsSoftware Requirements Precautionary measures FSG-3 connectors, LEDs and buttons Getting to know your FSG-3FSG-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 beginConfiguring Windows XP, NT or 2000 to work with the FSG-3 Selecting Internet Access MethodVerifying TCP/IP Properties Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components MacOS 8.6 or MacOSGetting on the internet Verifying TCP/IP Properties MacintoshInternet configuration information Login ProtocolsAccount Information Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Ready for Configuration Obtaining ISP Configuration Information MacintoshRestarting the Network How to Install Hardware InstallationInstall from the Application CD How to start the FSG Assistant Freecom Storage Gateway AssistantFSG Assistant functions Configure basic settings of your Freecom Storage Gateway Setup the DSL account on 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//192.168.1.1Changing the administrator password WAN or internet connection setupFirst steps Connecting the hardware Setting up the FSG-3FSG-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 Configuration options explained InformationSystem Information Version Information Device Information4Network Information WAN PortLAN Port Log files Save Configuration Hardware menuRestore Configuration Reset Configuration Date & TimeHard drive menu Spin down timeHard 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 Shutdown and reboot menu RebootShutdown Logout Accessing the FSG-3 from Windows Freecom Storage Gateway AssistantManual 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 USB Mass storage installation Attaching external USB devicesUSB external device information USB Printer Installation Power2File systems Attaching external USB devices Clear Printer Job Queue Attaching external S-ATA devices FilesystemsTroubleshooting Basic FunctioningPWR LED Not On Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Web Configuration InterfaceTroubleshooting the ISP Connection Obtaining a WAN IP AddressTroubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingTroubleshooting 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 connectionsRestoring the Default Configuration and Password Using the Default Reset buttonProblems 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 BClass E Class E addresses are for experimental use NetmaskEquals Subnet Addressing IP address shortage Dhcp Multiple internal but only one external IP addressNetwork Address Translation Hosting a serverMAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Ethernet CablingCable Quality Technical specifications Technical specificationsWarranty valid in Europe/Turkey only