Seagate 440 Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor Server, Enabling Global Access as a User

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Setup Steps for Administrators

Enabling Global Access as a User

Once Global Access is enabled on the server by the administrator, each user must also enable access for their user account.

1.Log in to the server with your user account.

2.In the Menu bar, select Global Access.

3.Click the Enable check box.

4.Click Submit.

Using Your Seagate Global Access Account

Note: You must have a Seagate Global Access account before continuing. See “Creating a Seagate Global Access Account” on page 25.

1.Log in to the server with your user account.

2.In the Menu bar, select Global Access.

3.Enter your Seagate Global Access user name and password.

4.Click Submit.

See the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people access to your private share.

Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor Server

Note: This step is optional.

You can make a USB printer available on your local network by connecting it to your server.

To connect a printer:

1.Ensure that the printer is powered off.

2.Use a high-quality USB cable to connect the printer to one of the USB ports on the back of your BlackArmor server.

3.Power on the printer and install the driver on your computer (if you haven’t already), following the manufacturer’s instructions.

4.Have other people on your local network add the USB printer to their list of available printers, following the instructions for their operating system.

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Contents BlackArmor NAS 440/420 BlackArmor NAS 440 User Guide Contents Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server Technical Specifications Glossary Kit Contents PrefaceAbout This Guide Finding More Information System RequirementsIntroduction All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420About the BlackArmor Server Main Components of the BlackArmor Server KitFeatures of the BlackArmor Server LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User About BlackArmor AdministratorsWhat You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server How to Get Started BlackArmor Administrators Start HereAbout BlackArmor Users BlackArmor Users Start Here Getting Started with Your BlackArmor Server Users InstallInstalling the BlackArmor Server and Software Setup Steps for AdministratorsWindows only Click View Drive Details Connecting to the ServerCompleting the Initial Setup Creating Custom Shares Creating User Accounts Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access Enabling Global Access to the Server administrator taskDistributing BlackArmor User Information Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor Server Enabling Global Access as a UserUsing Your Seagate Global Access Account Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server Setting Your BlackArmor as an iTunes ServerNext Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users Creating a Seagate Global Access Account Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator Your BlackArmor Server’s Default Settings Understanding Volumes and Shares Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and StorageUnderstanding RAID Working with VolumesRAID Creating New VolumesWorking with Shares Private SharesPublic Shares Special Features of Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor UsersControlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server Setting Grace Time for Exceeded QuotasManaging BlackArmor Users Working with User AccountsCreating and Modifying User Groups Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Improving Performance with Link Aggregation Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media ServerMonitoring Your BlackArmor Server Monitoring Status with the Server’s LCD ScreenMonitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs Using the LEDs to Monitor the Server Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server StatusChecking Disk Drive Status Using Smart Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced SettingsFile Protocol Settings Dynamic Domain Name System DNS SettingsNetwork Time Protocol NTP Settings Power Saving SettingsUninterruptible Power Supply UPS Settings Web Access Protocol SettingsWorkgroup and Domain Settings Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance Maintaining Your BlackArmor ServerKeeping the Server’s Firmware Current Resetting Your BlackArmor Server Access Limitations Tips for BlackArmor UsersUnderstanding Your BlackArmor User Account Automatic Sorting for Media Files Storage Space LimitationsBacking Up Your Files Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor ServerGrace Time Limits for Quotas File Protocol Support on SharesBacking Up Files with BlackArmor Backup Backing Up Files Between ServersBacking Up To or From an External USB Drive Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the WebRetrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin Solving Problems General Troubleshooting TipsCommon Problems and Solutions Can’t access a share Can’t access a file on a shareCan’t log in to BlackArmor Manager Technical Specifications Glossary Group account Local accessHot-swap Http Hypertext Transfer ProtocolNTP Network Time Protocol server Remote accessParity Private shareRSA key Seagate Global AccessServer ShareWeb access protocol VolumeUSB drive UserIndex RAID Index