Seagate STBF500101 manual Updating GoFlex Satellite Software, Setting a Password

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4. Managing Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device

Updating GoFlex Satellite Software

 

 

Updating GoFlex Satellite Software

From time to time, new software is available for your GoFlex Satellite device. To check if new software is available, go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite. If new software is ready, it will be available from this site.

Once you download the software, follow these steps to update the GoFlex Satellite software.

1.From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.

2.Select Update Satellite Software.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to update the software.

Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite Device

The GoFlex Satellite device is named “GoFlex Satellite” by default. This is the network name that appears in the wireless network list when you choose to connect to the GoFlex Satellite device from your Wi-Fi device. This name is also know as the SSID (Service Set Identifier).

You can change this name if you prefer it to be named differently. Follow these steps to change the GoFlex Satellite name:

1.From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.

2.Select Change Satellite Name.

3.Type a new name and then click Next.

4.Type the name one more time to confirm the name change.

You will need to reconnect to your GoFlex Satellite device after the name has been changed.

Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network

To disconnect from the GoFlex Satellite network

1.Open your media device’s list of wireless networks.

2.Choose a wireless network other than GoFlex Satellite.

Setting a Password

Create a password if you want to restrict access to your GoFlex Satellite device. You may want to set a password if you’re in an environment where you don’t want others to connect to your GoFlex Satellite device. Setting a password turns WPA security on, which protects your wireless transmissions with your GoFlex Satellite device. To stop requiring a password after one has been created, select Turn Password Off and then enter the current password.

1.From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.

2.Select Turn Password On.

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Contents GoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure StatementBattery Safety Industry CanadaRadiation Exposure Statement Déclaration dexposition aux radiationsGoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Contents An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device Introduction About This GuideProduct Specifications Supported DevicesSupported Web Browsers Hardware Specifications Supported File TypesFor iPads For Laptops, Tablets, and SmartphonesAbout GoFlex Satellite Wi-Fi Security Setting up the GoFlex Satellite Device Unpacking Your BoxConnecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device to Your Computer Setting up Your Device and Loading ContentSet up Your Device Loading ContentDisconnecting and Powering On Connecting to Your GoFlex Satellite NetworkGoFlex Satellite User Guide Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone Select Apple System PreferencesInstalling GoFlex Satellite apps Installing the GoFlex Media appInstalling Seagate Media Sync Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and MusicSearching for Files Playing VideosTo search for a file from a browser To play a video To pause a videoViewing Photos To stop playback of a videoTo view a slideshow To stop playback of a slideshowPlaying Music Music ViewTo control the currently playing song To pause the currently playing song, tap the buttonViewing Documents Documents ScreenViewing Content in Folders Viewing Files on a Partitioned DriveDownloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer Rearranging Files in the appCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac Computer Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media SyncUsing Automatic Sync Seagate Media Sync for MacCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer Simple iPad SyncSimple Sync Custom Sync Managing Your Connected Drives Seagate Media SyncChanging the Seagate Advisor Setting Viewing Device InformationResetting Your GoFlex Satellite Device Select Settings, and then select Restart SatelliteManaging Your GoFlex Satellite Device Restarting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceRestoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original Settings To restore your GoFlex Satellite deviceSelect Restore All Settings. Or Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite DeviceDisconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network Setting a PasswordUpdating GoFlex Satellite Software Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceDeleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite Device Changing the Language of the GoFlex Media appPower LED An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceUnderstanding the Components of Your GoFlex Adapter cable activity lights White blink ActivityCharging the Battery Charging GoFlex SatelliteTroubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsCan’t connect wirelessly to the GoFlex Satellite Device Song, video or other file won’t play Mistakenly reformatted the drive for my MacCan’t connect to GoFlex Satellite from my smartphone My computer won’t connect to GoFlex SatelliteFinding More Help Album cover art appears in my photo slideshows
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