Freecom Technologies Network Drive XS user manual Installation of the application software

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Freecom Network Drive XS

Chapter 3: Installation of the application software

3.1 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 Freecom Network devices available in your network and helps you creating network folders.

1.Please insert the Manual & Application CD into your drive. It contains user manuals and software, including the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. Once the CD is inserted, a window should appear automatically on the screen. If this does not happen, please proceed as follows:

2.Open "My Computer".

3.Double-click the CD drive containing the CD. The CD window should now open.

4.Click on "Software Installation" -> "FNS Assistant". The installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen, confirm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation. After installation has finished, press "Quit" to exit the menu screen.

5.Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant by clicking on the "FNSA" icon on your desktop or via "Start" -> "program files".

6.Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your Network Drive XS was detected. This may take some time. If your Network Drive XS is not immediately detected, click "Search again for available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search.

7.For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant, please refer to chapter 5.

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Contents Network Drive XS Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Contents of the box Dear userUsers Guide General Information ChapterSystem requirements MacPrecautionary measures Opening the Freecom Network Drive XS will void the warrantyFreecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview Hardware Installation Computer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows XPComputer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows Vista Computer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Mac OS TCP/IP tab, select Using Dhcp in the Configure IPv4 settings Installation of the application software Installation of the application software Windows Accessing the Network Drive XSAccessing data via SMB LinuxAccessing the Network Drive XS FTP access via the Internet Accessing data via FTPLocal access Port forwardingDynamic DNS Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XS Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/MacAccessing your Network Drive XS web interface Adding and removing shared foldersUsing the Freecom Network Drive XS web interface Repeat search for available Freecom Network Drive XSConfiguration of the Network Drive XS Setting up the administrator password Basic Settings Status of the Freecom Network Drive XSStatus System Information Setting up host and group name Automatic Configuration Configuring the time settingsManual Configuration Firmware Version Status Network Information Dhcp Server ConfigurationStatus Service Information Status Disk InformationIP Config MaintenanceWindows File Sharing Configuration SMB Server User Account List En/DisableAdministration of shared folders NewRename Sharing folders Adding a shared folder Mounting shared foldersFTP Server Configuration Password user’s e-mail address Freecom Network Drive XS Internal FTP access External FTP access via InternetConfigure Torrent Download Client Media ServerDisk Utility Connection to an existing network LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XSDirect connection to a PC LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS Warranty