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Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of the Freecom™ Storage Gateway (FSG-3). The FSG-3 provides central network storage or Network Attached Storage (NAS) and a secure connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external modem.

If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing basics, refer to Appendix B, "Networks and Routing Basics", to become more familiar with the terminology and procedures used in this manual.

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Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B.

Freecom Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use of a Freecom system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances.

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Contents

Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway Congratulations Freecom Technologies Germany Chapter Technical Support Freecom on the net Contents of the boxGeneral Information Trademarks Related PublicationsStatement of Conditions Software Requirements System RequirementsHardware Requirements Precautionary measures FSG-3 Front panel FSG-3 connectors, LEDs and buttonsGetting to know your FSG-3 Possible Connections with your FSG-3 FSG-3 Back panel Power LED Power Sync Button LED LED configurationBooting Front Panel LEDs Back Panel LEDs Before you begin Configuring Windows 98 SE, and Me to work with the FSG-31Installing the required Network Components Preparing Your Computers to connect to the FSG-3 2Assign your TCP/IP configuration by Dhcp Before you begin Verifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows XP, NT or 2000 to work with the FSG-3Selecting Internet Access Method Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components MacOS 8.6 or MacOS Getting on the internet Verifying TCP/IP Properties Macintosh Account Information Internet configuration informationLogin Protocols Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Restarting the Network Ready for ConfigurationObtaining ISP Configuration Information Macintosh Install from the Application CD How to InstallHardware Installation FSG Assistant functions How to start the FSG AssistantFreecom Storage Gateway Assistant Browse available folders on your Freecom Storage Gateway Configure basic settings of your Freecom Storage GatewaySetup the DSL account on your Freecom Storage Gateway Start recovery procedure Add a new printer Search again for available Freecom Storage Gateway devices Admin ConfigurationHow to reach the configuration menu Http//192.168.1.1 First steps Changing the administrator passwordWAN or internet connection setup FSG-3 WAN port connected to a router Connecting the hardwareSetting up the FSG-3 Configuration FSG-3 WAN port connected to a modem Set the Date and Time Setting up users, groups and foldersAdmin account 2The guest account Creating a new group Setting up multiple connection methodsCreating a new account Creating a new folder Full potential System Information Configuration options explainedInformation Version Information Device Information LAN Port 4Network InformationWAN Port Log files Save Configuration Hardware menu Restore Configuration Reset Configuration Date & Time Hard disk format Hard drive menuSpin down time Update Firmware Dhcp Server ServicesFSG Health Options Description Dynamic DNS OptionsDescription Http Server FTP Server SSH Server Port Forwarding Security Users Adding a new user Options Description User Groups Adding a new group Folders Adding a new folder AdministratorConnections LAN connection WAN Connection WAN Options Virtual Private Networks Add a connection Administrator for more info Shutdown Shutdown and reboot menuReboot Logout Manual mapping Accessing the FSG-3 from WindowsFreecom Storage Gateway Assistant Smb//192.168.1.1 Accessing FSG-3 Data from Mac OSMac OS X v10.3.x and higher Smb//FSGNAME Freecom FSG-3 Storage Gateway USB external device information USB Mass storage installationAttaching external USB devices 2File systems USB Printer InstallationPower Attaching external USB devices Clear Printer Job Queue Attaching external S-ATA devices Filesystems PWR LED Not On TroubleshootingBasic Functioning Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Obtaining a WAN IP Address Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Testing the LAN Path to Your GatewayWrong network configuration Wrong physical connections Problems with Date and Time Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordUsing the Default Reset button Persistent problems Support Appendix CE, FCC and other certification Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Firmware source codeCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer GPL Statement Basic Router Concepts What is a Router?Networks and Routing Basics Routing Information Protocol Class a Domain Name ServerInternet address classes Class B Equals Class E Class E addresses are for experimental useNetmask Subnet Addressing IP address shortage Dhcp Multiple internal but only one external IP address Network Address Translation Hosting a server Cable Quality MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolEthernet Cabling Technical specifications Technical specifications Warranty valid in Europe/Turkey only