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

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Installation of the application software

3.2 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 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.

2.You will now see CD icon on your Mac desktop.

3.Double-click on the CD icon. Click "Start". 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. This can be found in "Applications" -> "Utilities".

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 Dear user Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Contents of the boxChapter Users Guide General InformationMac System requirementsOpening the Freecom Network Drive XS will void the warranty Precautionary measuresFreecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview Hardware Installation Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows XP Computer Configuration LAN ModeComputer 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 Linux Accessing the Network Drive XSAccessing data via SMB WindowsAccessing the Network Drive XS Port forwarding Accessing data via FTPLocal access FTP access via the InternetDynamic DNS Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/Mac Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XSAdding and removing shared folders Accessing your Network Drive XS web interfaceRepeat search for available Freecom Network Drive XS Using the Freecom Network Drive XS web interfaceConfiguration of the Network Drive XS Basic Settings Status of the Freecom Network Drive XS Status System Information Setting up host and group nameSetting up the administrator password Configuring the time settings Manual ConfigurationAutomatic Configuration Status Disk Information Status Network Information Dhcp Server ConfigurationStatus Service Information Firmware VersionMaintenance IP ConfigWindows File Sharing Configuration SMB Server New En/DisableAdministration of shared folders User Account ListRename Mounting shared folders Sharing folders Adding a shared folderFTP Server Configuration Password user’s e-mail address Freecom Network Drive XS External FTP access via Internet Internal FTP accessMedia Server Configure Torrent Download ClientDisk Utility LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS Direct connection to a PCConnection to an existing network LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS Warranty