EDSLab WiDRIVE User Manual

Portable wireless storage server

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PORTABLE WIRELESS STORAGE SERVER
English (EN), French (FR), German (DE), Spanish
(ES), Dutch (SE), Italian (IT), Portuguese (PT)
WiDRIVE User's Guide
Support@edslab.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual PORTABLE WIRELESS STORAGE SERVER English (EN), French (FR), German (DE), Spanish (ES), Dutch (SE), Italian (IT), Portuguese (PT) WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if EDSLab Technologies Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such dam- ages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
  • Page 3 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 1. INTRODUCTION WiDRIVE Overview Data Access Indicators and Switches 2. GETTING STARTED STEP 1: Check for supplied items STEP 2 : Connecting WiDRIVE for the FIRST time STEP 3 : Installing WiDRIVE Utility 3. WiDRIVE CONFIGURATION WiDRIVE Presets WiDRIVE Setup Wizard...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    With WiDRIVE, consumers can enjoy the ease The manual configuration of IP addresses for and mobility of wireless lifestyle in accessing and shar- both WiDRIVE and host can be avoided during the ing their digital content without the hassle of cables. transition of wireless network types.
  • Page 6: Indicators And Switches

    The BLUE indicator light will commence flashing during data transfer or communication. The Power ON/OFF button near the upper left corner of WiDRIVE is to switch on and off WiDRIVE When booting up, the Power Indicator LED will stay ORANGE in color until WiDRIVE completes its booting process and ready for operation.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Two utilities will be available includes: 1. WiDRIVE Setup Wizard. 2. WiDRIVE Connection Utility. The first one is used to quickly configure basic settings within WiDRIVE, and another one is used to discover WiDRIVE when in infrastructure mode. WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 8: Widrive Presets

    : Guest Guest Password : guest WiDRIVE Setup Wizard WiDRIVE Setup Wizard provides step-by-step configu- ration of WiDRIVE in AP and Infrastructure modes. WiDRIVE Connection Utility Step 1: Start WiDRIVE Connection Utility from the Start menu. WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 9: Widrive Control Panel

    Control Panel is a Web-browser graphical user inter- face (GUI) that provides a structured approach to moni- tor, configure, and control the operation of WiDRIVE. WiDRIVE can be setup into AP mode and configured for infrastructure wireless access. Clicking on the Control Panel icon opens a new screen with options to change settings of WiDRIVE.
  • Page 10: Login

    WiDRIVE Connection Utility requires the UPnP discov- Enter the username and password used for sign-up. ery protocol to discover WiDRIVE on the network. Set the port number of external port from 1025 to Click on the ‘MAP’ button to map Incoming packet’s port 65535.
  • Page 11: Firmware Upgrade

    SSID. The new settings have no im- Click the Repair button. This will start the process of mediate effect until you either reboot WiDRIVE or press verifying and repairing, if necessary, the hard drive vol- “Apply” to save and automatically restart WiDRIVE.
  • Page 12: Factory Reset

    3.4.6 Help To get help while in the Control Panel, click the Help panel, then click on the appropriate help subject. At the top right is the Return link to the WebFolder screen. WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 13: Webfolder

    2. Type the new name for the folder. To delete a folder: 3. Click Rename. 1. Navigate to the parent folder of the folder you want WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 14: Working With Files

    (which could also be the current fold- er). 5.Click the Copy icon to place the selected files in the desired folder. If a file by that name already exists, WiDRIVE appends the words “Copy of” to the name of the file. WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 15 4. Click the Move icon to place the selected files in the desired folder. If a file by that name already exists, WiDRIVE appends the words “Copy of” to the name of the file. To change the name of a file: 1.
  • Page 16: Managing Access To Files And Folders

    4.2.1 Using Internet Explorer Using the Internet Explorer browser, click File --> Open. Enter the WebDAV URL for WiDRIVE, in the following format: http://192.168.2.1/dav/c Select the option “Open as Web Folder” and click OK. 4.1.3 Managing Access to Files and...
  • Page 17: Using Windows Xp

    You should now see a view of the WiDRIVE folders/files similar to the view below. 4.2.2 Using Windows XP Your WebDAV web folders can be viewed in the Win- dows Explorer view under ‘My Network Places’. 1. To begin the Add Network Place Wizard: •...
  • Page 18: Torrent

    This section is to show you how to download a Torrent Client, torrents, and ultimately end up with the file(s) that you want. A torrent file is upload to WiDRIVE through web inter- face. Clicking on the Torrent icon in the File Operation...
  • Page 19: Tcp Port Status

    2. Done - all the torrents have finished downloading and are seeding. 3. Active - all the torrents in the active uploads. 4. Suspended - all the unfinished (suspended) torrents. 5. Queue - all the torrents in the queued uploads. WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edslab.com...
  • Page 20: Questions & Answers

    WiDRIVE Connect Utility will display the IP address of WiDRIVE. Do check that the WiDRIVE is operating in AP mode. A computer will not be able to detect if WiDRIVE is Q5: How do I find out WiDRIVE’s IP address without switched to Infrastructure mode. using the WiDRIVE Utility?
  • Page 21: Safety And Care

    WiDRIVE. Do not expose WiDRIVE to extreme tempera- ture. Do not put WiDRIVE on heating devices such as microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The device may ex- plode when overheated.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Acoustics (20GB typical): Idle 2.0 Seek 2.6 (A-Weight- ed Sound Power (Bels)) LED indicator Tri Color LED Indicator Activity-Flashing Blue Standby or Charging -Still Orange Lower power-Flashing Orange, Button/Switch: On/Off, AP/Infrastructure selection Power AC source: 110/230V 50/60HZ DC source: 5V +/- 5%, 2A WiDRIVE User’s Guide Support@edalab.com...
  • Page 23: Regulatory Information

    Medical Product Directive 93/42 For the latest driver updates, user manuals & FAQs EEC. please have a look at the EDSLab options &services Automotive environment: Please search support page: the owner instructions of the related vehicle for advices regarding the use of this product (catego- www.EDSLab.com...
  • Page 24 © 2008 EDSLab Technologies Inc. All rights reserved EDSLab reserves the right to make technical changes. EDSlab assumes no liability for damages incurred di- rectly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepan- cies between this product and the documentation.

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