Shared Storage Administration, To Access this Feature | Maxtor II

MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION

Shared Storage Administration

The button launches the Shared Storage Drive’s Web User Interface (Web UI).

Note: You must login as the admin user to use the Web UI.

To Access this Feature

1.Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button.

2.From the Settings screen, click Advanced Web Page. This will launch the Web UI. If prompted, type the User name and Password to authenticate.

The admin user can select this option to configure the Shared Storage Drive’s:

–Language

–Network Time Protocol

–Date/Time Format

–Date

–Time

–Computer Name

–Workgroup Name

–Password

Note: See “The Web UI” later in this guide for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Run Set-up Wizard for more information on configuring these settings.

Drag and Sort™

Drag and Sort is an easy and powerful way to sort files on your Shared Storage II Drive. When you drag a group of files to the Shared Storage Drive icon, each file is automatically sorted into a specific folder, based on its file type.

Note: See “Drag and Sort™” on page 31 for more information regarding the use of this feature.

Backup

Connect to My Selected User Account at Login

Select this option if you want to connect to the selected User Account when you login to your Mac computer.

If configured through settings, you can launch a backup from EasyManage.

1.Click the Back Up button. The backup prepares to launch. then starts to backup the files to your Shared Storage Drive.

2.When finished, a screen notifies you that the Backup completed.

3.Click the red button to close the screen.

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Contents

Maxtor Shared Storage Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S Guide Contents Simple Installation and Setup Shared Storage II FeaturesAbout this Guide Components Handling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Power up the DriveFront Panel LEDs Back Panel LEDs Set up the Drive Backup Status Indicators Definitions Using EasyManageSimpleView Home Account Types Create User AccountHome and Business Folders Business Folders Naming 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 Account Connect to a User Account SettingsWhat’s New? Drag and Sort Folder Tags Advanced Web Backup File Management Backup Clean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files RestoreRestore Most Recent Files and Folders Media Server OneTouch 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 Lock Considerations 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 Folders Creating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Private/Home User Account Creating a Private/Business User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/None User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User Account Drag and Sort Enable Drag and SortMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Folders and their Sorted File Types Backup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types Advanced Settings Editing Backup Settings To Access this Feature Shared Storage Administration Restore Backup Status Indicators SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Log File Following displays Storing 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 Wizard Click Create a New User Account Accounts Management Click Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesTo Change the Password on a User Account Delete User Accounts To Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Using the Shared Folders ManagementShared Folders Management Create a New Shared Folder Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders Click Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Shared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Delete Backup Set Create Backup Set From the Advanced Settings You Can Choose RestoreUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Back Up Click Network Settings Network SettingsSelect Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Click Power Management System MaintenanceClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair Click System Update Click Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Configure Your USB DevicesClick Format USB Drive Click Printer Support Management System Status Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100