Maxtor Shared Storage II Features, About this Guide, Components, Simple Installation and Setup

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive.

Connecting this storage solution to your network in a home or small office is a simple and economical way for users to share and backup files. Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of use and helpful software features that automate configura- tion, privacy and more. The simple installation allows you to start using your drive as quickly as possible. You can also change settings on your drive at any time, and manage user access through web browsers.

Shared Storage II Features

Instantly add storage to your network, back up files across every compatible computer on your network, and stream music, videos and photos from your drive to your home entertainment system.

Simple Installation and Setup

–Automatically configure the drive to your network

–Manage the drive using our simple user interface

–Connect and share additional hard drives using the drive’s 2 USB ports

–Easily store and share access to files, photos, music and videos

–Organize files automatically using Drag and Sort™

–Give users full access to public folders, while keeping others private

–Get backup and storage status for all users with SimpleView™

–Back up user files/folders to an external USB drive

–Protect data on all of your networked PCs using Maxtor® Backup

–Playback of Videos, Music and Photos

–Use our media streaming feature to play digital photos, music and video on a networked home entertainment system - even without turning on your computer

–Connect automatically through a UPnP™ AV compatible digital media adapter

About this Guide

The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide:

Bold Used for menu, command, and keyboard selections you make and screens you will see.

Italics Used for emphasis and to identify new terms.

Components

Before installing, review the solution features in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1 SOLUTION FEATURES

1.Status Lights

2.Power Switch

3.Power Connector

4.USB 2.0 Ports

5.Ethernet Port

6.Security Lock

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S Guide ContentsComponents Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup About this GuideHandling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive Back Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Front Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Home Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions SimpleViewBusiness Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Home and Business FoldersNaming Conventions To Create a Public Home User AccountTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Business User Account To Create a Private Home User AccountDrag and Sort SettingsConnect to a User Account What’s New?Folder Tags Advanced WebBackup File Management BackupClean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Media Server RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Restore Most Recent Files and FoldersOneTouch Status Icons Using Media Server To Enable Media ServerExit Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Storing AudioShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Media Serving Security LockConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Creating Shared Folders Create and Use Shared FoldersCreating a Private/Home User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Public/None User AccountMethod 1 Connect a Public User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Creating a Private/None User AccountFolders and their Sorted File Types Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Method 2 Connect a Private User AccountBackup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types Advanced Settings Editing Backup SettingsTo Access this Feature Shared Storage AdministrationRestore Following displays SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Backup Log FileStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Accessing the Web UI To Open or Start the Web UIThrough your browser application Following page is displayed Run Set-up WizardClick Create a New User Account Accounts ManagementDelete User Accounts Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges To Change the Password on a User AccountCreate a New Shared Folder Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Shared Folders ManagementClick Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders Click Modify Shared Folder Access PrivilegesShared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Delete Backup Set Create Backup SetBack Up Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Using the Advanced Settings PagesEnter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Network SettingsClick Network Settings Select Network SettingsClick System Update System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click Diagnostics Scan and RepairClick Printer Support Management Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Format USB DriveSystem Status Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100