1. Introduction
Ethernet Port and Lights
Figure 2:
GoFlex Home Back
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Power Button: Turns GoFlex Home on and off.
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Power Port: Connects GoFlex Home to a power source.
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Ethernet Port: Connects GoFlex Home to your router.
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Ethernet Port Lights: Indicate network activity when blinking.
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USB Port: Connects GoFlex Home to a USB device, such as a drive or printer.
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Reset Button: Resets the GoFlex Home password; resets GoFlex Home to its original
factory settings (normally not necessary—see page 77 for more information).
Special Features of GoFlex Home
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Instant Backup: GoFlex Home protects your important files with automatic, "set it and
forget it" file backup using Memeo™ Instant Backup (Windows only), and is also Time
®
Machine
-compatible for Mac computers.
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Centralized Storage: GoFlex Home is a central location for storing digital media (music,
photos, movies) and other household files you want to share with everyone on your home
network. You can store Windows- and Mac-compatible files all in one place.
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User Accounts: Up to five people/computers on your home network can access GoFlex
Home. (You can upgrade to unlimited accounts by subscribing to Seagate Share Pro.
See page 10 for more information.)
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Remote Access: GoFlex Home provides access to your digital content from anywhere
inside or outside your home, using the Web-based Seagate Share application. You can
even access GoFlex Home from your smartphone, such as an iPhone
device, or from another portable entertainment device, such as an iPad
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2)
Power Port
Power Button
Special Features of GoFlex Home
Reset Button
USB Port
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or Android
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