Maxtor II manual Installing the Shared Storage

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION

Installing the Shared Storage II

Step 1 – Connect the Drive

The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to your computer with a Cat5 Ethernet cable.

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

1.Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your network, router or switch.

Connecting the Power

1.Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive’s power connector.

2.Plug the female connector on the power cord into the power adapter.

3.Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into your power source.

FIGURE 4 CONNECTING THE POWER

2.Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your Shared Storage II drive.

3.Once connected, the Ethernet status LED(s) located on either side of the Ethernet port will illuminate:

–If connected through a 10/100 cable/router – the Green LED on the left side of the connector will show activity when the Shared Storage Drive is powered on. This LED will also illuminate when connected to a Gigabit cable/ router too.

4.If connected through a Gigabit cable/router – the Amber LED on the right side of the connector will show activity when the Shared Storage Drive is powered on.

FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Contents Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S GuideShared Storage II Features Simple Installation and SetupAbout this Guide ComponentsHandling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive Power up the Drive Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED DefinitionsFront Panel LEDs Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Using EasyManage Backup Status Indicators DefinitionsSimpleView HomeCreate User Account Account TypesHome and Business Folders Business FoldersNaming Conventions To Create a Public Home User AccountTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User AccountSettings Connect to a User AccountWhat’s New? Drag and SortAdvanced Web Folder TagsBackup Backup File ManagementClean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Restore Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up FilesRestore Most Recent Files and Folders Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons Using Media Server To Enable Media ServerExit Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Storing AudioShutting 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/Home User Account Creating a Public/Business User AccountCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountUsing Shared Folders to Connect to User Accounts Creating a Private/Business User AccountCreating a Private/None User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountEnable Drag and Sort Drag and SortMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Folders and their Sorted File TypesBackup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types Editing Backup Settings Advanced SettingsShared Storage Administration To Access this FeatureRestore SimpleView Storage and Backup Status Backup Status IndicatorsBackup Log File Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Accessing the Web UI To Open or Start the Web UIThrough your browser application Run Set-up Wizard Following page is displayedAccounts Management Click Create a New User AccountModify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Click Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesTo Change the Password on a User Account Delete User AccountsUsing the Shared Folders Management To Create a New Defined Access Shared FolderShared Folders Management Create a New Shared FolderClick Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared FoldersShared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Create Backup Set Delete Backup SetChoose Restore From the Advanced Settings You CanUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Back UpNetwork Settings Click Network SettingsSelect Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewaySystem Maintenance Click Power ManagementClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair Click System UpdateConfigure Your USB Devices Click Done to return to the Configure Your USB DevicesClick Format USB Drive Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100