Seagate FreeAgent DockStar User Manual
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- Page 1 FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide...
- Page 2 © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one of its affiliates. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the DockStar Network Adapter ......10 3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ ......13 Signing In to Your Account . -
Page 4: Introduction
About This Guide 1. Introduction The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you to share and access your stored content from anywhere (inside or outside your home). You can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive, or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to the DockStar network adapter. -
Page 5: System Requirements
The DockStar network adapter works with most consumer home network equipment with no setup required. If you have a business-grade router in your home, you may need to manually adjust its network settings. Note: USB drives that require password entry for access are not supported. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide... -
Page 6: About The Freeagent Dockstar Network Adapter
1. Introduction Overview About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter FreeAgent Go drive dock USB port Reset button Figure 1: DockStar Network Adapter - Front View • FreeAgent Go drive dock: Convenient dock for your FreeAgent Go drive. • LED: The light on the front provides information about its current state and notifies you when you have a message. - Page 7 Gigabit Ethernet port: Connects the DockStar network adapter to your router. • Power: Connects the adapter to a power source. • USB ports: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide...
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Page 8: Setting Up Freeagent Dockstar
Package Contents 2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Setting up your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy. Simply connect the network adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your account. See “Installing the DockStar Network Adapter” on page 10 for complete instructions. -
Page 9: Installing The Dockstar Network Adapter
If the light is not green, wait about 60 seconds to make sure that the network adapter has had a chance to start up. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the service or there is no Internet connection. See “Troubleshooting” on page 19 for more information. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide... - Page 10 Installing the DockStar Network Adapter Activate your DockStar network adapter. Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the activation process, which includes registering your DockStar network adapter. At the end of activation, you are guided to the Pogoplug service page to complete the setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Page 11: Using Freeagent Dockstar
Signing In to Your Account 3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Once you have activated the FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter, you have access to your drive and its content. You can use your home computer, an iPhone, or any computer outside your home using a Web browser. Your home computer does not need to be on to access the network adapter remotely. -
Page 12: Accessing Your Drive Content
6. Set the access permission to Read and write or Read only. (You can also disable file sharing be selecting Disabled.) Your permissions are set automatically once you make your selection. 7. Repeat the steps above for each USB drive attached to the DockStar network adapter. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide... -
Page 13: Accessing The Dockstar Network Adapter Without Using The Pogoplug
5. If prompted, select the volume for the drive connected to the network adapter. 6. If an authentication screen displays asking for a password, click OK (you do not need to enter a password). FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide... -
Page 14: Accessing Your Content Using The Drive Application
3. Click OK (Windows) or Save (Mac). A Pogoplug icon appears in your system tray (Windows) or on your desktop (Mac). An Explorer window opens if you are using Windows. Double-click the Pogoplug icon on your desktop if you are using a Mac. The following is shown: FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide... -
Page 15: Using The Dockstar Network Adapter For Backup
• To back up using the drive application, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which you want to back up (for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and drop your files onto the drive. See “Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive” on page 18 for instructions on backing up to a FreeAgent Go drive that has a scheduled backup plan already in place. -
Page 16: Using Your Freeagent Go Drive With The Dockstar Network Adapter
Updating your Seagate Manager Software You must be using Seagate Manager software version 2.1.600 or later to back up to your FreeAgent Go drive while it’s connected to the network adapter. Follow these steps if you are using a FreeAgent Go drive for the first time. Otherwise, see “Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version”... -
Page 17: Enabling The Network Adapter For Use With Seagate Manager
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting 3. If the software version is not 2.1.600 or later, see “Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version.” Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate Manager to version 2.1.600 or later. -
Page 18: Finding More Help
• If you have any problems setting up or using the network adapter that are not answered here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. From there you can find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful articles about the DockStar network adapter. - Page 19 Resetting password 13 activating account 11 backing up to 17 safely removing drives 13 connecting drives 11 Seagate Manager enabling for use with Seagate Manager 19 updating software 18 front light 7 system requirements 6 installing 10 USB ports 7...