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  • Page 2: User Manual

    WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital and WD are registered trademarks; and the WD logo, WD Essential, NetCenter, and EasyLink are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction NetCenter in Your Network—The Basics ......1 Getting Started Kit Contents ..........2 System Requirements .
  • Page 4 Printer Sharing..........37 Drive Management .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Follow the steps in this manual to set up centralized storage and make it available to all computers. Connect NetCenter to your hub or router. ™ NetCenter ™ network hard drive. Now you Locate NetCenter on your computer using EasyLink. NETCENTER USER MANUAL Act as administrator to set up, create, and manage shared folders and assign security settings.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your NetCenter. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents NetCenter network hard drive 5 ft. (1.5m) Ethernet cable Installation CD with EasyLink AC adapter with power cord...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements Hardware Available 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) 10 MB of available disk space CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Software Windows ® Pentium ® III, 500 MHz or newer Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Pro/Server 2000/Server 2003 or Windows XP Home/ Pro/Media Center Edition Web browser (Netscape ®...

  • Page 8: Recording Your Wd Product Information

    Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the drive; these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the large label on the back panel.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Netcenter

    Setting Up the NetCenter This section contains instructions for positioning, connecting, and powering up the NetCenter drive. CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the NetCenter! NetCenter Front and Rear View Power button Power button—Turns the NetCenter on or off Power button light—Indicates drive activity. The drive is ready for use when the light glows blue steadily.

  • Page 10: Removing The Stands

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL Removing the Stands 1. With the NetCenter powered off, disconnect all cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. With both hands, gently pull the ends of a stand and bend them towards each other until the stand snaps off of the drive.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Netcenter

    Connecting the NetCenter 1. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect the other end of the adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the unit. 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of the unit.

  • Page 12: Resetting The Netcenter

    Resetting the NetCenter The reset button is recessed and requires the use of a fine-tipped stylus or the tip of a paper clip to press. Two types of reset modes are available: long reset or short reset. Short Reset Press the reset button momentarily (no more than one second). The NetCenter shuts down. Wait five seconds and press the power button.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Usb External Drive To The Netcenter

    Connecting a USB External Drive to the NetCenter 1. Connect and power on the USB external drive. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the external drive. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on the NetCenter. 4.

  • Page 14: Netcenter Initial Setup

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL NetCenter Initial Setup This section contains instructions to get your NetCenter quickly set up and running on either Windows or Macintosh computers. Windows 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program autoruns and displays the NetCenter menu.
  • Page 15 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 3. Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click I accept the terms of the license agreement, then Next. 4. Click Next to choose program destination location. 5. Click Install to begin installation. NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 11...
  • Page 16 6. Click Finish to continue with initial setup (if you wish, click Create a shortcut on my Desktop). 7. EasyLink scans the local network for a NetCenter connected to your network. When EasyLink locates your NetCenter(s), click on the NetCenter you wish to set up then click Next.
  • Page 17 8. Click the NetCenter check box to automatically assign a drive letter to the Shared Folders shared folder. Click Next. 9. Click Yes to create a desktop shortcut. 10. Congratulations! NetCenter installation is now complete. Click Close to begin using the NetCenter immediately or Settings to set advanced options for your NetCenter.
  • Page 18 Settings - Initial Setup 1. Initial Setup - Welcome. Click Next. 2. Step 1 - End User License Agreement. Read the terms of the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click Accept, then click Continue. 3. Step 2 - Set Password. Click in the User Name and Password fields to type in a new user name and password.
  • Page 19 4. Step 3 - Set Date and Time. Change the current date and time as well as the time zone region, country, and city using the drop-down lists in each field if necessary. Click Next when complete. 5. Enter your user name and password set in step 2 above. Click OK. 6.

  • Page 20: Macintosh

    Macintosh 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If necessary, double-click the installation CD icon. Click WD Easylink. 2. The end user license agreement (EULA) displays. Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click I Accept. 3.
  • Page 21 4. One of the following screens appears. Shared Folders is selected by default. Click Connect (OS X 10.1, 10.3, and 10.4) or OK (OS X 10.2 only). 5. Leave the user name and password fields blank, removing any default text. Click OK. Important: WD recommends setting the user name and password fields to protect NetCenter Manager from unauthorized access.
  • Page 22 Initial NetCenter Configuration 1. Click Configure in the EasyLink screen (see step 3 above) to set advanced options for your NetCenter. 2. Initial Setup-Welcome. Click Next. 3. Step 1-End User License Agreement. Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click Accept, then click Continue.

  • Page 23: Using Easylink

    Using EasyLink Connecting to a NetCenter Shared Folder Windows 1. Click the Start button and point to Programs-->WD NetCenter EasyLink. Click NetCenter EasyLink (or, double-click the EasyLink shortcut on the desktop or the EasyLink icon on the system tray). Note: Once EasyLink is installed, an icon appears on the system tray which provides an option to quickly launch the utility by double-clicking it.
  • Page 24 4. Click Yes to create a desktop shortcut. 5. Double-click on the mapped shared folder’s network drive icon on the desktop or in My Computer. Now, simply drag and drop files from your local network computer into the mapped shared folder. Macintosh 1.

  • Page 25: Configuring Netcenter

    Configuring NetCenter Windows 1. Click the Start button and point to Programs-->WD NetCenter EasyLink. Click NetCenter EasyLink (or, double-click the EasyLink shortcut on the desktop or the EasyLink icon on the system tray). Note: Once EasyLink is installed, an icon appears on the system tray which provides an option to quickly launch the utility by double-clicking it.

  • Page 26: Easylink System Tray Icon (Windows)

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL Macintosh 1. On the Go menu, click Applications. Double-click the WD EasyLink icon. 2. The EasyLink window appears. Click Configure. 3. Enter your NetCenter user name and password, then click OK. Refer to “NetCenter Manager” on page 24 for details on how to set up advanced settings. EasyLink System Tray Icon (Windows) Right-click the EasyLink system tray icon to perform the following functions: Opening the NetCenter...
  • Page 27 Managing the NetCenter 1. Right-click the EasyLink system tray icon, point to NetCenter and click Manage. 2. The NetCenter Manager interface displays. Refer to “NetCenter Manager” on page 24 for details on how to set up advanced settings. Exit EasyLink 1.

  • Page 28: Netcenter Manager

    NetCenter Manager This section explains how to configure the NetCenter using the NetCenter Manager interface options. 1. Click the Start button and point to Programs-->WD NetCenter EasyLink. Click NetCenter EasyLink (or, double-click the EasyLink shortcut on the desktop or the EasyLink icon on the system tray).

  • Page 29: System Summary

    System Summary 1. Enter your user name and password, then click OK. 2. Click System Summary. The System Summary screen displays current NetCenter configuration settings, including user name, device name, firmware version, existing shared folders, connected printers, and volume status. NETCENTER USER MANUAL NETCENTER MANAGER –...

  • Page 30: General Setup

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL General Setup 1. Click General Setup. The General Setup screen appears, displaying the following information and options. NETCENTER MANAGER – 26...
  • Page 31 Update User Name and Password Important: WD recommends setting the user name and password fields to protect unauthorized access to the NetCenter Manager. Once set, record them in “Recording Your WD Product Information” on page 4. 1. Click Update User Name and Password. 2.
  • Page 32 Update Date/Time Settings 1. Click Update Date/Time Settings. 2. Click in the lists next to the Current Date and Current Time fields to select the correct date and time. Confirm that the date/time settings are correct, then click Update. Update Device/Workgroup Names CAUTION: The Device Name and Workgroup Name determine how the NetCenter is identified on the network.
  • Page 33 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Obtain Network Address This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard. Obtain a Network Address Automatically 1.
  • Page 34 Manual Network Address Configuration The NetCenter provides automatic assignment of TCP/IP addresses through Dynamic host configuration protocol client (DHCP). You can change these assignments manually using the Obtain Network Address wizard. 1. Click Obtain Network Address. 2. If you know how to manually configure a network, click Begin Wizard. 3.
  • Page 35 5. Step 3-Gateway. The gateway address is the location of your router. Only change this value if it is not the address of your router. Click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. Click Back to General Setup. You can now view the network address in the General Setup screen.
  • Page 36 Upgrade Firmware Go to support.wdc.com and click Downloads. You will need to download the current NetCenter firmware file to your desktop or local folder to upgrade the firmware. 1. Click Upgrade Firmware. 2. Type in the path to the file containing the firmware upgrade or click Browse to navigate to the file.

  • Page 37: File Sharing

    File Sharing 1. Click File Sharing. The File Sharing screen appears, listing the shared folders accessible through the network by name and access type. Add a Shared Folder 1. Click Add a Shared Folder. 2. Click Begin Wizard. 3. Step 1-Create Shared Folder Name. Type in the name of the shared folder in the Shared Folder Name field, then click Next.
  • Page 38 5. Step 3-Security Settings. Click CIFS or NFS depending on which file system you wish to use. 6. CIFS: To place security on the shared folder, click Private, type in a password in the Share Password field, confirm it in the Confirm Password field, then click Next. Click Public, then Next if the folder is to be accessible to all users of the network.
  • Page 39 Rename a Shared Folder Note: Renaming a shared folder erases the drive mappings. You will need to remap the drive after renaming it. 1. Click Rename a Shared Folder. 2. In the Current Shared Folder Name list, click the shared folder to be renamed. 3.
  • Page 40 Update Security Settings 1. Click Update Security Settings. 2. In the Shared Folder Name list, click the shared folder to be updated. 3. Click CIFS or NFS depending on which file system you wish to use. 4. CIFS: To place security on the shared folder, click Private, type in a password in the Password field, confirm it in the Confirm Password field, then click Apply Settings.

  • Page 41: Printer Sharing

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL Printer Sharing 1. Click Printer Sharing. The screen displays the printer(s) attached to the NetCenter. 2. Click Apply. 3. Follow the printer driver installation instructions for Windows or Mac below. Windows The following printer sharing instructions are provided for Windows 2000/XP/2003 only. Printer information for Windows operating systems can be obtained from our Technical Support site at support.wdc.com.
  • Page 42 3. Click the network printer option, then click Next. 4. Click Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next). This may take a few minutes. Click Next. 5. Click the “+” next to WORKGROUP and NETCENTER. Click on the printer connected to the NetCenter, then click Next.
  • Page 43 7. Click on the manufacturer and model number of your printer. Click Next. Note: Insert your printer driver disk if your printer make and/or model is not listed. In this case, click Have Disk and browse to your printer driver. 8.
  • Page 44 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 9. Click Finish to close the Add Printer wizard. Printers and Faxes now displays the NetCenter network printer. Important: Turn your printer off and back on after installing the printer drivers. NETCENTER MANAGER – 40...
  • Page 45 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Macintosh 1. On the Apple menu, click System Preferences. 2. Click Print & Fax. 3. Click Set Up Printers. 4. Click Add. 5. If necessary, click Windows Printing in the list on top of the screen. Click on the NetCenter then click Add.
  • Page 46 6. Enter your user name and password, then click OK. 7. Click on the USB printer, then click Add. Note: You may need to insert your printer driver disk depending on the printer make and model. 8. Your printer has been added to the printer list and is now available for printing. Important: Turn your printer off and back on after installing the printer drivers.

  • Page 47: Drive Management

    Drive Management 1. Click Drive Management. The Drive Management screen appears, listing volume and drive status. View Disk Health This section is intended for administrators or advanced users. 1. Click View Disk Health. 2. The assigned drive name (default NetCenter drive name is Disk 1), make and model, physical size (storage capacity), and disk health display.
  • Page 48 Create a New Volume This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard. Note: A maximum of ten volumes may be created on the NetCenter. Create a New Volume on the NetCenter 1.
  • Page 49 Create a New Volume on an External Drive To create a volume on an external drive, first claim the drive. Follow the steps under “Claim a Drive” on page 48. Create a Base Volume 1. Click Create a New Volume. Note: If the “not enough drive space”...
  • Page 50 Resize a Volume This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard. CAUTION: Do not perform any browser operations or power off the NetCenter during the volume resizing process.
  • Page 51 Rename a Volume 1. Click Rename a Volume. 2. In the Volume Name list, click the name of the volume to be changed. 3. Type in the updated volume name in the New Volume Name field. Note: The new name must be less than 32 characters and not contain any punctuation marks.
  • Page 52 Claim a Drive By factory default, the claim a drive function formats an external USB hard drive connected to the NetCenter. Note: Maximum claimed drive space supported is 500 GB. For maximum storage capacity and flexibility, connect the additional drive as a share. See “File Sharing” on page 33. CAUTION: The NetCenter performs custom formatting on the disk.
  • Page 53 Rename a Drive 1. Click Rename a Drive. 2. In the Drive Name list, click on the name of the drive you wish to rename. 3. Type in the updated drive name in the New Drive Name field. Note: The new name must be less than 32 characters and not contain any punctuation marks.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of FAQs for your operating system, visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com. Q: Why can't EasyLink find my NetCenter? A: If you encounter one of the screens above, do one or more of the following: Check power light—ensure that the NetCenter is powered on and that the power light illuminates blue steadily.
  • Page 55 Internet Explorer 1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. 2. On the Security tab, click Internet, and then click Custom Level. 3. Under Active scripting, click Enable or Prompt. 4. Click OK, then click Yes. 5. Click OK. Firefox 1.
  • Page 56 Q: Why do I receive a “can’t find network resource” message when trying to map a shared folder? A: An incorrect IP address, NetCenter power cable disconnected or improperly connected, NetCenter is not on the network, or the device is not powered on, etc., can cause this. Follow the steps below to manually map a drive to a NetCenter shared folder.
  • Page 57 8. Assign a drive letter to the NetCenter from the Drive list. Click Finish. Note: Click Reconnect at logon to make the NetCenter shared folder network drive icon available at all times. 9. Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. The NetCenter shared folder should now be listed under Network Drives and is available for use.
  • Page 58 Q: What if I have forgotten or misplaced my NetCenter password? A: Reset the NetCenter using the reset button to revert to the default password. See “Resetting the NetCenter” on page 8. Q: My printer is connected properly to the NetCenter. Why won’t it print? A: Check if your printer is on the NetCenter supported printers list.

  • Page 59: Appendix

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 60: Warranty Information

    NETCENTER USER MANUAL Warranty Information This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com...

  • Page 61: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800-6008 6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A. ™ Network Hard Drive includes third support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: NETCENTER USER MANUAL APPENDIX – 57...
  • Page 62 Index Adding a shared folder 33 CE compliance 55 Claim a drive 48 Compliance, regulatory 55 Configuration Macintosh 22 Windows 21 Connecting USB external drive 9 USB printer 8 Connecting cables 7 Create a new volume 44 Create a new volume on an external drive 45 create a Base Volume 45 CSA Notice 55 Drive management 43...
  • Page 63 Obtain network address 29 Obtaining service 56 One-year limited warranty 56 Operating system, updating 3 Powering up 7 Precautions, handling 4 Printer sharing 37 Macintosh 41 Windows 37 Product information 4 Product registration 4 Registration, product 4 Regulatory compliance 55 Remove a shared folder 35 Rename a drive 49 Rename a shared folder 35...

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