Maxtor II manual Naming Conventions, To Create a Public Home User Account

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Naming Conventions

A User Name may contain 1 - 20 characters

Users with a Private user account can have a Password that contains 1 - 32 characters

Both the User Name and Password may contain letters, numbers, and underscores “_”, but no spaces or symbols can be used

To Create a Public Home User Account

1.From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button.

2.The Create a user account screen opens. Click on the Public and Home buttons.

3.In the Name field, type the name for the user.

4.Click the Create button.

5.At this point, the user is created. A status bar shows the creation of the account. This process may take awhile.

6.When finished, you will be notified that a folder has been created for the user. A shortcut icon (by default, this shortcut maps to Drive Z: - or the next available drive letter) will appear on the system’s desktop for the user.

7.Click Open to use the folder right away.

8.Click Done to return to the EasyManage Home Window.

Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account’s information.

To Create a Public Business User Account

1.From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button.

2.The Create a user account screen opens. Click on the Public and Business buttons.

3.In the Name field, type the name for the user.

4.Click the Create button.

5.At this point, the user is created. A status bar shows the creation of the account. This process may take awhile.

6.When finished, you will be notified that a folder has been created for the user. A shortcut icon (by default, this shortcut maps to Drive Z: - or the next available drive letter) will appear on the system’s desktop for the user.

7.Click Open to use the folder right away.

8.Click Done to return to the EasyManage Home Window.

Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account’s information.

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Contents Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S GuideAbout this Guide Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup ComponentsSystem Requirements Handling PrecautionsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Power Connecting the Ethernet CableConnect the Drive Front Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive SimpleView Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions HomeHome and Business Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Business FoldersTo Create a Public Home User Account Naming ConventionsTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User AccountWhat’s New? SettingsConnect to a User Account Drag and SortAdvanced Web Folder TagsBackup Backup File ManagementAutomatic Backups On/Off Clean Up Deleted FilesDelete Historical Versions Restore Most Recent Files and Folders RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons To Enable Media Server Using Media ServerExit Storing Audio Resetting Your Shared Storage II DriveShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Security Lock Media ServingConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Create and Use Shared Folders Creating Shared FoldersCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountCreating a Private/None User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Folders and their Sorted File TypesAdding Drag and Sort Folders Backup SettingsAdding Drag and Sort File Types Editing Backup Settings Advanced SettingsShared Storage Administration To Access this FeatureRestore Backup Log File SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks To Open or Start the Web UI Accessing the Web UIThrough your browser application Run Set-up Wizard Following page is displayedAccounts Management Click Create a New User AccountTo Change the Password on a User Account Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Delete User AccountsShared Folders Management Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Create a New Shared FolderClick Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared FoldersManage Digital Photos, Music, Video Shared Folder BackupClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Create Backup Set Delete Backup SetUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Back UpSelect Network Settings Network SettingsClick Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewayClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click System UpdateClick Format USB Drive Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Using USB Printers with Your Shared Storage Using External USB Drives with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100