Seagate How to Create a Global Access Account for Easy File Access

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Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users

10.If you have access to more than one share, continue to find and map additional shares as needed.

Note: You can map as many public and private shares as you need to. However, to map more than one private share, each private share must have the same log on credentials.

11.Save your files to shares that can be accessed by other people on your local network or over the Web.

12.(Optional) Create a full backup of your important files, or set up recurring backups, using BlackArmor Backup (see page 49).

13.(Optional) If a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor server, add it to your list of available printers, following your computer’s operating system instructions.

14.(Optional) If your BlackArmor administrator has enabled the iTunes service on the server and you have access to the share where the music files are stored, install iTunes on your computer and begin streaming music, following the iTunes instructions.

15.(Optional) If your BlackArmor administrator has enabled Global Access on the server, sign up for a free Global Access account so you can access your BlackArmor server files over the Web. See “Creating a Seagate Global Access Account” on page 25.

Creating a Seagate Global Access Account

Seagate Global Access is a service that you can use to view, download, share, and work with the files stored on your BlackArmor server from anywhere in the world, share files stored on a private share, or share your files with anyone outside of your network.

To create a Seagate Global Access account:

1.Go to the Seagate Global Access Web site at http://globalaccess.seagate.com

2.The Seagate Global Access Sign In page opens. Click the link to begin.

3.On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your email address below Don’t have an account? and then click Send.

4.The page refreshes to indicate that Seagate has sent you an email.

Global Access sends an invitation to join to the email address you entered; the email contains a link to a Web page where you can open a Global Access account. Follow the on-screen instruc- tions to open the account and log in to Global Access.

Click the Help button on the Global Access Web site for instructions on using Seagate Global Access.

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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 System Requirements Finding More InformationAll About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420 IntroductionAbout 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 Users Install Getting Started with Your BlackArmor ServerSetup Steps for Administrators Installing the BlackArmor Server and SoftwareConnecting to the Server Windows only Click View Drive DetailsCompleting 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 User Using 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 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Understanding Volumes and SharesWorking with Volumes Understanding RAIDCreating New Volumes RAIDWorking with Shares Private SharesPublic Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users Special Features of SharesSetting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor ServerManaging BlackArmor Users Working with User AccountsCreating and Modifying User Groups Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server Improving Performance with Link AggregationMonitoring Your BlackArmor Server Monitoring Status with the Server’s LCD ScreenMonitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status Using the LEDs to Monitor the ServerChanging the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings Checking Disk Drive Status Using SmartDynamic Domain Name System DNS Settings File Protocol 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 Storage Space Limitations Automatic Sorting for Media FilesAccessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor Server Backing Up Your FilesGrace 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 Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor ServerRetrieving 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 Local access Group accountHot-swap Http Hypertext Transfer ProtocolRemote access NTP Network Time Protocol serverParity Private shareSeagate Global Access RSA keyServer ShareVolume Web access protocolUSB drive UserIndex RAID Index