Maxtor II Accessing the Web UI, To Open or Start the Web UI, Through your browser application

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE

Web User Interface

The Web User Interface (Web UI) is used for the following actions:

–Setup the Shared Storage Drive (Language, Date/Time Settings, Administrative Password, etc.)

–Create/Manage User Accounts

–Create/Manage Shared Folders

–Advanced Settings - configure network settings, adjust power settings, perform diagnostics, setup USB devices (external drives, printers)

–View Drive Status

Accessing the Web UI

To Open or Start the Web UI

–By IP Address – Each Shared Storage Drive has its own IP Address, whether it is Static, assigned from a DHCP Server, or by default via Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). To launch the Web UI via its IP Address if the Shared Storage Drive’s address is 169.254.26.69, you would type: http://169.254.26.69

2.Through the Maxtor EasyManage software, you can launch the Web UI. To do so:

–Start Maxtor EasyManage software.

–For Windows: Click Settings ➔ Advanced Web Page.

1.Through your browser application:

–By Network ID – Each Shared Storage Drive has its own Network ID. The Network ID is located on the label located on the back panel of the Shared Storage Drive. Locate the label on the back panel and find the text, MSS Network ID: mss-xxxxxx; “mss-“are the first four characters found at the beginning of each Network ID and the “x” are denoted by numeric characters – for example, 123456); then to access the Web UI:

–Launch your computer’s web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer) and type the following in the address field: http://mss-xxxxxx/

For example, if the Shared Storage Drive’s Network ID is 123456, you would type: http://mss-123456/

–For Macintosh: Click Settings ➔ Advanced ➔ Shared Storage Administration.

–At this point, your web browser launches. Type in your administrative username and password for authentication and click OK.

The Shared Storage II Drive – Home Page opens in your browser. The Web UI is used to administrate the Shared Storage Drive via a simple, but thorough web interface.

In the following pages, you will learn how to use all features of the Web UI.

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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