Freecom Technologies Network Drive XS User's Manual
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1. sese Page Chapter 6 LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS sss Page O 2009 Freecom Technologies 20 Freecom Network Drive XS General Information Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly System requirements To use the Freecom Network Drive XS you will require the following components PC Intel Pentium Ill AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher e 256 MB RAM Vista 7 512 MB RAM or higher e CD ROM drive e Free USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 port or e LAN 1000Base T full duplex connection recommended e Internet connection for online warranty registration software updates and downloads e Operating system Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac PowerPC G4 G5 or Intel Mac e 256 MB RAM or higher e CD ROM drive e Free USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 port or e LAN 1000Base T full duplex connection recommended e Internet connection for online warranty registration software updates and downloads Operating system Mac OS X v10 4 or higher USB 2 0 is backwards compatible with USB 1 1 General Information Precautionary measures To ensure that your Freecom Network Drive XS functions properly please take note of the following precautions If these are not followed you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom Network Drive XS e Safely remove the Freecom Network Drive XS via your operating system2. You can setup date and time of your Freecom Network Drive XS either manually or automatically Date Time 009 yyyy mm dd 49 x hh mm ss Get from PC Time Server Enabled Disabled OF time windows com Time Zone lll Daylight Saving Time GMT 1 Manual Configuration Enter date and time and select the Disable button to disable the usage of a time server Choose whether to use Daylight Saving Time or not Click on OK to save your settings Automatic Configuration Select the Auto button in the SNTP section to enable using a time server for your time settings In the Time Server section you can either select a time server from the pull down list Or you can use a time server that is not listed in the pull down list by manually adding the NTP address in the field below the pull down list Choose whether to use Daylight Saving Time or not Click on OK to save your settings 25 Freecom Network Drive XS Firmware Version In the Firmware Version section you can find information which firmware version is used in your device Please have this information available for the Freecom Support if you have problems with your Freecom Network Drive XS 5 3 2 Status Network Information DHCP Server Configuration In this section you can select whether to use the Freecom Network Drive XS as DHCP Server or not Network Information IP Address 169 254 0 1 MAC Address 00 b0 2a 00 01 15 DHCP S
3. 2 The login dialog box will appear Please use the following username and password for the initial login Username admin Password admin Remember my password 3 The start screen of the Freecom Network Drive XS web interface will open Now you can continue configuring your Freecom Network Drive XS Network Drive XS ii FREECOM Status IP Config Maintenance SMB Server FTP Server BitTorrent Media Server Disk Utility In the web interface click on Status to change the basic settings of the Freecom Network Drive XS Status FREECOM System Information Status IP Config Maintenance SMB Server Network Information FTP Server BitTorrent Media Server Agel Disk Utility Disk Information 5 3 1 Status System Information Setting up host and group name Click on the Change button next to the Host Name field Host Name Host Name TEST Group Name WORKGROUP Note First character can not be a number 0 9 Enter the desired host and group names and click on OK to apply your settings Setting up the administrator password Click on the Change button next to the Administrator field Configuration of the Network Drive XS Administrator Administrator qq Password __ max 12 characters Verify Password Enter your new administrator password and repeat entry inthe second field for verification Click on OK to apply your new password Configuring the time settings
4. 1 The Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC Mac You can use the Freecom Network Storage Assistant to configure the Freecom Network Drive XS This tool offers the following functions Freecom Network Storage Assistant 1 65 _ LAN IP Address ServerName Name 169 254 0 1 WANDS Freecom Network Drive XS You can do Following tasks Configuration of the Network Drive XS Accessing your Network Drive XS web interface When you click this menu item the web interface for your Freecom Network Drive XS opens in your default browser Adding and removing shared folders You can assign a drive letter to shared folders on your Freecom Network Drive XS This allows you to access to the files more quickly Freecom Network Storage Assistant 1 65 Select a share and map it to a drive letter Shared Folders 3X Don t map share iM Disconnect Close 21 Freecom Network Drive XS 22 Repeat search for available Freecom Network Drive XS Click here to repeat the search for your Freecom Network Drive XS if it was not detected during the first search Please make sure that your network is configured as described in this manual and that all cables are properly attached 5 2 Using the Freecom Network Drive XS web interface 1 Openyour web browser type type http NDXS into the URL address box and press Enter 7 Blank Page Windows Internet Explorer go E http NDXS L1 dir i Blank Page
5. Folder List Sharing List PUBLIC PUBLIC BT z2 5 6 4 Mounting shared folders PC Windows users can use the Freecom Network Storage Assistant to map shared folders with a drive letter Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Click on Add amp Remove mapped shares Selecta shared folder and map it to a drive letter 31 Mac OS X Select Go To gt Connect with Server from the menu bar The Freecom Network Drive XS address is smb 169 254 0 1 or else smb NETWORKDRIVE_NAME factory default is smb NDXS Click Connect You now need to select a shared folder on the next screen Press OK to continue Enter the workgroup your username and password for accessing the Freecom Network Drive XS User name to login always has to be admin In this section you can set FTP functions status and FTP user administration FIP Server ii FREECOM INNOVATIVE GERMAN QUALITY FTP Port 21 or 1025 65500 Status FTP Codepage English i Help IP Config Account List New Maintenance User Name Pa SMB Server FTP Server BitTorrent Media Server Disk Utility New Click on New to add a new user Enter a user name and a password and click on Apply Configuration of the Network Drive XS Modify Click on Modify to change the user access rights You can set or change the user password give the user read only or read write access Select folder the user is allowed to access After cha
6. change the user password give the user read only or read write access Select folder the user is allowed to access After changing the settings click on Modify to apply settings En Disable Click on En Disable to enable or disable the user access for the selected user Delete Click on Delete to delete a user from the list Confirm with OK to delete the user 5 6 2 Administration of shared folders In the left section Folder List shared folders can be administrated In this list all available folders on the Freecom Network Drive XS will be listed Create Opens the menu to create a new shared folder Create Folder Folder Name E max 64 characters 29 Freecom Network Drive XS Opens the menu to rename an existing shared folder Folder Manager Folder Name New Name Delete Opens the menu to delete an existing shared folder Windows Internet Explorer c The selected Folder and its content will be deleted we Are vou sure retrecen Note for all changes you have to login with your administrator password 30 Configuration of the Network Drive XS 5 6 3 Sharing folders Adding a shared folder To add a folder to the Sharing List select a folder in the Folder List and click on the gt button The folder will now appear in the Sharing List Modify SMB Account Account test Password SS max 12 characters Access Read Only Read Write Set Back
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8. the unplug or eject hardware option in the Windows taskbar before disconnecting the USB cable or power cable and before switching off the device Failing to do so may result in data loss e Do not drop the Freecom Network Drive XS or expose it to other kinds of sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Network Drive Do not use the Freecom Network Drive XS when the ambient temperature is below 10 C or above 30 C e f the Freecom Network Drive XS is moved from a cool environment to a warmer environment please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating the device Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom Network Drive XS When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure it will damage the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction Donotuse the Freecom Network Drive XS in a dusty environment Dust inside the enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction Opening the Freecom Network Drive XS will void the warranty Since USB 2 0 is backwards compatible with USB 1 1 the Freecom Network Drive XS can be connected to all USB ports When connected to a USB 1 1 port however the performance data transfer rate of the Freecom Network Drive XS will be much lower than
9. when the drive is connected to a USB 2 0 port e Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom Network Drive XS Freecom Network Drive XS Freecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview LAN Ethernet mode USB mode Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation WARNING Only connect the Network Drive XS via the USB or LAN Port Never use both ports at the same time 1 Plug the cable USB or LAN into the Freecom Network Drive XS 2 Insertthe power cord into the Freecom Network Drive XS and plug the power supply into the socket 3 Plug the cable into the port USB or LAN on your computer Because USB 2 0 is backwards compatible with USB 1 1 you can connect the Freecom Network Drive XS to any USB port Please note however that USB 2 0 ports support significantly higher data transfer speeds than USB 1 1 Driver Installation Your computer will not require a special Freecom driver if you are using Windows XP Vista 7 or MacOS X The required driver is automatically installed by the operating system when the cable is plugged into your computer Freecom Network Drive XS Chapter 2 Computer Configuration LAN Mode 2 1 Check TCP IP Settings in Windows XP 1 Open Start gt Settings gt Control Panel te gat yew Fgvontes poce pepo Om O B A pre E t Lentrol Pame Je Smich to Category view 2 Double click on Network Connections Fle Edt V
10. Drive XS directly to a PC Mac and open the web configuration 2 Open the Status page status FREECOM OWE LL TTL System Inlormalion Status ne TEST IP Config admin Maintenance SMB Server Network Information IP Address 169 254 0 1 FTP Server 00 01 15 ON Enabled Nati BitTorrent Service Information Madia Server SMB Service Enabled Decablec FTP Servici amp Enabled De zablec Disk utility Disk Information 3 Disable the DHCP Server Click on Apply to save your changes Open the IP Config page LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS IP Config FReecoM Status IP Config Maintenance SMB Server FTP Server BitTorrent Media Server Disk Utility 5 Select Automatic IP and click on Apply to save your changes Disconnect the Freecom Network Drive XS from your PC and connect it to your router 7 Your Freecom Network Drive XS will now get an IP address assigned by the DHCP Server of your router Every PC Mac connected to your network can now access your Freecom Network Drive XS You can now use the Freecom Network Storage Assistant for an easy access to your Freecom Network Drive XS This tool helps you to access the web interface or to map shared folders with a drive letter 39 WARRANTY valid in Europe Turkey only We thank you for purchasing this Freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part we sugge
11. IC BT BT PUBLIC Click on En Disable to enable or disable the user access for the selected user Click on Delete to delete a user from the list Confirm with OK to delete the user Message from webpage m Selected account will be deleted P Are you sure uH Configuration of the Network Drive XS 5 7 1 Internal FTP access Use any FTP client software e g WS_FTP SmartFTP or CuteFTP or open your browser and enter ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORD lt IP ADDRESS gt or ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORD lt HOST NAME gt lt USERNAME gt user name lt USERPASSWORD gt password of user lt IP ADDRESS gt IP address of your Freecom Network Drive XS lt HOST NAME gt Host name of the Freecom Network Drive XS as specified in the settings 5 7 2 External FTP access via Internet To access the Freecom Network Drive XS via FTP from the Internet make sure that the FTP port specified in the Network Drive XS settings is forwarded to the Network Drive XS IP address in the port forwarding settings of your router Please consult the user manual of your router for further information how to setup port forwardings Use any FTP client software e g WS_FTP SmartFTP or CuteFTP or open your browser and enter ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORD YOUR_INTERNET_IP or ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORD YOUR_DYNDNS_HOST lt USERNAME gt user name lt USERPASSWORD gt password of user lt YOUR_INTERNET_IP gt your WAN IP ad
12. IP address of your Network Drive XS Ifyou have changed the hostname or the IP address of the Network Drive XS please use the new settings here 18 Accessing the Network Drive XS 2 Dynamic DNS Dynamic Domain Name System gives the ability to provide an official DNS name such as www yourname com to the dynamic IP address you have gotten from your ISP To do so you first need to register with a DynDNS service It updates the modified IP addresses and forwards this to the domain name This enables you to be reached at one single domain name at any time even if your IP address changes If your router supports this option we recommend using this feature otherwise you always need to know the WAN IP of your router to access the Network Drive XS via FTP from the internet Use any FTP client software or open your browser and enter ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORDQGYOUR INTERNET IP Or ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORD YOUR_DYNDNS_ HOST USERNAME your username USERPASSWORD your user password YOUR INTERNET P your WAN IP address YOUR DYNDNS HOST your Dynamic DNS address 19 Freecom Network Drive XS 20 Chapter 5 Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XS For easier access we recommend using the PC configured as DHCP Client as described in the previous chapter As default the DHCP Server of the Freecom Network Drive XS is switched on This can be changed in the Status section of the web configuration 5
13. Ii FREECOM INNOVATIVE GERMAN QUALITY USER MANUAL NETWORK DRIVE XS EXTERNAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE 3 5 GIGABIT LAN USB 2 0 Freecom Network Drive XS Dear user Thank you for selecting the Freecom Network Drive XS The Freecom Network Drive XS offers easy to use network storage possibilities To ensure you get the best performance and ease of operation please read this manual carefully before using the Freecom Network Drive XS Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany www freecom com Contents of the box Please check the contents of the box to ensure it contains the following items Freecom Network Drive XS e Power adapter amp power cord e LAN connection cable e USB connection cable e Manual safety manual and application software on CD e Quick Install Guide Need assistance Have questions In case you have a question about the use of this product need information about other Freecom productsorneedtechnicalassistance please contact the Freecom Service Center for your country See www freecom com for details Freecom offers free unlimited helpdesk support Warning All rights reserved The products named in this manual are only used for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies This device was designed for home or office use Warning This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class A This equipment can cause radio disturbances in a resid
14. NS SMB Server FTP Server BitTorrent Media Server Disk Utility In this section you can update the firmware of your Freecom Network Drive XS New firmware usually fixes bugs or adds new features to your Freecom Network Drive XS make a system reboot or reset the Freecom Network Drive XS settings to factory default Maintenance FReecom INNOVATIVE GERMAN QUALITY Firmware Upload Select new firmware to upload Please don t turn off the power and close the web browser when the firmware is uploading IP Config i Upload Status Maintenance System Reboot Click the Reboot button to have the device perform a software SMB Server restart FTP Server Factory Defaults Click the Reset button to clear all configuration and restore to BitTorrent default settings Please don t turn off the power and close the web browser when the i system is changing the settings Media Server Please click Reboot button after reset Reset Disk Utility Click on SMB Server in the web interface to open the SMB server configuration SMB Server Account List User Name P Ai 55 En Disable Configuration of the Network Drive XS 5 6 1 User Account List In the Account List you can add or delete users and modify their access rights New Click on New to add a new user Enter a user name and a password and click on Apply Modify Click on Modify to change the user access rights You can set or
15. The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 11 Freecom Network Drive XS 5 Inthe General tab select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings e ai the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 2 3 Check TCP IP Settings in Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences gt Network e eo System Preferences 7 4 7 a Personal ois Appearance Dashboard amp EER amp International 9 Spotlight Expos Screen Saver Hardware S m4 uU V amp CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard amp Print amp Fax Sound Saver Mouse Internet amp Network Mac QuickTime Sharing System fi irz 4 G Accounts Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access 12 Computer Configuration LAN Mode 2 In the TCP IP tab select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 settings eo Network lt gt fa Location Automatic Hd Show Ethernet integriert cs PPPoE AppleTalk Pr
16. dress YOUR DYNDNS HOST gt your Dynamic DNS host name if supported by your router Note Not all browsers can upload data via FTP Those that can are e g InternetExplorerand Konqueror WerecommendusingFTPclientsoftware such asWS FTP SmartFTP or CuteFTP 35 The Freecom Network Drive XS can be used to store all your multimedia files on and play them back on any computer or Audio Video UPnP streaming device in your network MediaServer lii FREECOM LLIAJEEDIRALLTT OWALITT Photo Directory Status E Disable IP Config Musie Directory Sel Disable Maintenance Vides Y Direct ory ENTM cesse SMB Server FIP Server BitTarrant Madia Server Disk Utility TheTorrent Download Client supportsthe download offiles overthe bittorrent network Enter the URL of a torrent file and click on Upload BitTorrent FREECOM GMAT CIRMAN OUALIFY BT Configuration I Status IP Config 4523831368332d31 C SLJ nn Maintenance Lime GY Ke 0 amp uniimited SMB Server NEN mm FTP Server BitTorrent Upload Your Torment File Ss Soe 0707 Media Server Disk Utility Download Queus Configuration of the Network Drive XS You can specify the maximum upload and download rate KB s for each file individually by entering values in the corresponding fields before pressing Upload To get maximum performance for your torrent downloads you can configure a port to be forwarded from your ro
17. e Assistant by clicking on the FNSA icon on your desktop or via Start gt program files 6 Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your Network Drive XS was detected This may take some time If your Network Drive XS is not immediately detected click Search again for available Freecom Network Storage devices to repeat the search M Freecom Network Storage Astictant 1 83 t LAN IP Addven erne Name tiFReecom POLS aS 7 For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant please refer to chapter 5 14 Installation of the application software 3 2 Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software Mac The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic setup of your Network Drive XS When you start it it displays all Freecom Network devices available in your network and helps you creating network folders Please insert the Manual amp Application CD into your drive It contains user manuals and software including the Freecom Network Storage Assistant You will now see CD icon on your Mac desktop Double click on the CD icon Click Start The CD window should now open i FReCeCOM 3 I li NETWORK DRIVE XS EITEN WET WOR MD Click on Software Installation gt FNS Assistant The installation starts now Follow the instructions on the screen confirm with Next in order to continue with the installation After in
18. ential area If this is the case the user has to take appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for It may not be used near or with any life sustaining systems Freecom cannot be made liable for any damages loss of data or damage following thereof whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this Freecom product even if Freecom has been advised of the possibility of such damages We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances Table of Contents User s Guide General Information Systemi reguirementS eiiean cd cert ra peritus apto queo iA de cue a Page Precautionaty Meas UGS xsnsanstocepkuve ridi NS Page Freecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview esee Page Chapter 1 Hardware INStallation sxcuisssssssossaseestscnstssnsascossececsostvonsavsnsansovensvonnsoneasbaeessnsensnnadcnsessosancansovee Page Chapter 2 Computer Configuration LAN MOde cccsssssssssssssssssessssscsssecsssscsecsssecsssecasessseeneess Page Chapter 3 Installation of the application software eese netten Page Chapter 4 Accessing the Network Drive XS cssssssssssssssssssssssscsssscssssssecsssecsssecsecssscassnsssencseeneess Page Chapter 5 Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XS
19. erver ON Enabled Disabled To enable the DHCP Server select the Enable button and click on Apply If the DHCP Server is already enabled and you want to disable it select the Disable button and click on Apply Note The current status of the DHCP Server is displayed to the left of the Enable button 5 3 3 Status Service Information You can enable the FTP service SMB service and specify Select the Enabled Disabled button You can enable deactivate the FTP service SMB service Click on Apply to save your settings 5 3 4 Status Disk Information In this section the status of the hard disk is displayed You can find the following information Disk ID Displays information about the hard disk Free Size Shows the available free space of the hard disk Total Size Shows the total size of the hard disk 26 In the IP Config section of the web interface it can be configured whether the Freecom Network Drive XS has a static IP address or gets an automatic IP address assigned by another DHCP Server in the network ATTENTION Do not use Automatic IP if the DHCP Server is already switched on on the Status page Automatic IP is not available when the DHCP Server of the Freecom Network Drive XS is already running IP Config ii FREECOM INNOVATIVE GERMAN QUALITY Automatic IP Status Static IP IP Address IP Config SubnetMask Gateway Maintenance Primary DNS a Secondary D
20. guarantee covers none of the following a any consumable supplied with the product such as media or batteries D damage to or loss of any software programs data or removable storage media c any damage resulting from adaptations changes or adjustments which may have been made to the product without the prior written consent of Freecom d att empted repair by any party other than authorized by Freecom and e accidents lightning water fire or any other such cause beyond the reasonable control of Freecom With respect to all services provided Freecom is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media or any part of any product serviced Freecom is not liablefor the consequence of business loss in case of system failure Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom Freecom is not liable for any loss or damage to these items If during the repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered deleted or in any way modified Freecom is not liable whatsoever Repair parts and replacement products will be provided on an exchange basis and will be either new equivalent to new or reconditioned All replaced parts and products become the property of Freecom The period of guarantee for any product or part repaired or re placed in warranty shall be the balance of the original guarantee Repairs or replacements on product or
21. he administrator you will have access to all folders on the Network Drive XS Mac OS Mac OS X Vers 10 4 and higher Select Go To gt Connect to Server from the menu bar The Network Drive XS address is smb NDXS or smb IP ADDRESS in the address bar IP ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS e n Connect to Server nh O D Browse Connect 16 Factory defaults If you have changed the host name or the IP address please use the new settings Accessing the Network Drive XS Click Connect Enter the workgroup your username and password for accessing the Network Drive XS If you are logging on as the administrator you will have access to all folders on the Network Drive XS Note You set the workgroup name of the Network Drive XS under Configuration Update Device Workgroup names in the Network Drive XS Configuration menu SMB CIFS File System Authentication E Enter the workgroup or domain and your user name and password to access the server NDXS Workgroup or Domain WORKGROUP Name admin Password Remember this password in my keychain e me ae Cancel OK Mac OS X 10 4 i Enter your user name and password to access Vala the file server NDXS Connect as Guest Q Registered User Name admin f Remember this password in my keychain Mac OS X 10 5 You now need to select a shared folder on the next screen Press OK to continue After
22. iew Fgvontes Toos Advanced Heb Gui QF Psat Ers mu A Local Area Connection Wireless Netwerk Connection Connected Frewalied hot connected Frewaled Intel RO 100 VE Network T i Intel R PROMireless 21001 Cah p 3 Right click on your Local Area Connection and select Properties Computer Configuration LAN Mode 4 Thefollowing screen will appear Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click on the Properties button Connect using B Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items B QoS Packet Scheduler F AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1x v2 2 1 0 Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected v Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 5 n the General tab select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Dbtain an IP address automatically O Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Freecom Network D
23. nging the settings click on Modify to apply settings En Disable Click on En Disable to enable or disable the user access for the selected user Delete Click on Delete to delete a user from the list Confirm with OK to delete the user The standard port for FTP is 21 After making your changes click on Apply NOTE If you are using the Freecom Network Drive XS in a network and you want to have FTP access on the Freecom Network Drive XS from the outside Internet you have to forward the selected FTP port e g 21 to the IP address of your Freecom Network Drive XS Please consult the user manual of your router for further information how to setup port forwardings Anonymous login allows the user to login as User anonymous Password user s e mail address User Account List In the Account List you can add or delete users and modify their access rights New Click on New to add a new user Enter a user name and a password and click on Apply New FTP Account 33 Freecom Network Drive XS 34 Click on Modify to change the user access rights You can set or change the user password give the user read only or read write access select folder the user is allowed to access After changing the settings click on Modify to apply settings Modify FTP Account Account test Password ecce sd max 12 characters Access Read only Read Write Folder List Sharing List PUBL
24. oxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Using DHCP IP Address 192 168 1 206 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Client ID If required Router 192 168 1 1 DNS Servers Optional Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 020d 93ff fe38 e598 Configure IPv6 3 id Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now 13 Freecom Network Drive XS Chapter 3 Installation of the application software 3 1 Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software PC The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic setup of your Network Drive XS When you start it it displays all Freecom Network devices available in your network and helps you creating network folders 1 Pleaseinsertthe Manual amp Application CD into your drive It contains user manuals and software including the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Once the CD is inserted a window should appear automatically on the screen If this does not happen please proceed as follows Open My Computer Double click the CD drive containing the CD The CD window should now open I FREECOM NETWORK DRIVE XS 4 Clickon Software Installation gt FNS Assistant The installation starts now Follow the instructions on the screen confirm with Next in order to continue with the installation After installation has finished press Quit to exit the menu screen 5 Start the Freecom Network Storag
25. pressing OK the Network Drive XS is configured and an icon appears on your computer desktop Select the SMB CIFS shared volume you want to e connect to music EB Cancel Authenticate Eo Mac OS X 10 4 overs AAAI Select the volumes to mount vy music PUBLIC _ Gre HD Mac OS X 10 5 To access all the Network Drive XS folders that your username has been assigned user privileges simply double click this icon mnn ds patuceraca iur m DOES S LL PIN MacOS X 10 4 Mac OS X 10 5 17 Freecom Network Drive XS 4 2 Accessing data via FTP Note Not all browsers can upload data via FTP Those that can include InternetExplorerandKonqueror WerecommendusingFTPclientsoftware such asWS FTP SmartFTP or CuteFTP The File Transfer Protocol FTP is a standard network protocol used to exchange files over an Internet Protocol TCP IP computer network The FTP protocol is built on a client server architecture 4 2 1 Local access Enable the FTP Server option Use any FTP client software or open your browser and enter ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORDQGIP ADDRESS or ftp USERNAME USERPASSWORD NDXS IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS 4 2 2 FTP access via the Internet Enable the FTP Server option in the Network Drive XS Configuration Your router must be configured as follows 1 Port forwarding Forward port 21 to the
26. rive XS 2 2 Check TCP IP Settings in Windows Vista 7 1 Open Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center f Pen and input Devices Bl Pedormance formation and Tools JO Pj Tasks Network and Sharing Center View computers and devices B View full map Connect to a network Manage wireless networks A 3 lt i Set up a connection or network LH PWRRTUTXBP79 Manage network connections This computer Diagnose anu repair a Not connected Wireless networks are available Se 0 See also Connect to a network Internet Options Windows Firewall 10 3 Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties 4 m Organize v E Vie Name x 7 Local Area Connection In the Networking tab select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click on Properties Status xy Wireless Network Computer Configuration LAN Mode TES Name omnes Network Category Owner LAN or High Speed Internet 2 Q Local Area Connection Properties KP Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethemet NIC This connection uses the following items Boe for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler dS File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder eua pawl Control Protocol Intemet Protocol
27. st reading the quick install guide instruction manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals When problems occur we have a database with Frequently Asked Questions FAQ on our Freecom website www freecom com please check this site before you contact the helpdesk Your Guarantee All Freecom products come with unlimited technical phone and web support By this Guarantee Freecom warrants their products to be free from defects in material and work manship for a period listed below from the date of its original purchase If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper materials or workmanship Freecom will without charge for labour or parts at its sole discretion repair or replace the product or its defective parts upon the terms and conditions set out below Conditions This guarantee will be granted only when the original invoice or sales receipt indicating the date of purchase product and serial number is presented together with the defective product and a Freecom RMA number received from the Freecom Website or given by a Freecom Service Center Freecom reserves the right to refuse the free of charge guarantee services when the date of purchase of the product cannot be proven This guarantee will not apply ifthe RMA number is missing the serial number on the product has been altered removed or made illegible This guarantee covers only the hardware components packaged with the product This
28. stallation has finished press Quit to exit the menu screen Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant This can be found in Applications gt Utilities Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your Network Drive XS was detected This may take some time If your Network Drive XS is not immediately detected click Search again for available Freecom Network Storage devices to repeat the search For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant please refer to chapter 5 15 Freecom Network Drive XS Chapter 4 Accessing the Network Drive XS 4 1 Accessing data via SMB Server Message Block SMB operates as a network protocol mainly used to provide shared access to files between nodes on a network Windows Open Windows Explorer and enter either NDXS or WP ADDRESS in the address bar IP ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS If you have changed the host name or the IP address please use the new settings Enter your username and password for accessing the Network Drive XS If you are logging on as the administrator you will have access to all folders on the Network Drive XS Linux Open the file browser Konqueror for instance and enter smb NDXS or smb IP ADDRESS in the address bar IP ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS Enter your username and password for accessing the Network Drive XS If you are logging on as t
29. uter to the Network Drive XS You can use the standard port 6881 for the port forwarding but you may also select another port Please check the manual of your router for further information how to setup a port forwarding ATTENTION Please respect the law and only download legally Freecom cannot be held responsible for the content of your downloads 5 10 Disk Utility In this section you can choose to format the hard disk specify after how many minutes of inactivity the hard disk will go to sleep mode Disk Utility FREECOM IMRGVATIVE BERRA Ai Formal Disk Status IP Config Sleep Time Maintenance SMB Server FTP Server BitTorrent Media Server Disk Utility 37 Freecom Network Drive XS 38 Chapter 6 LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS 6 1 Direct connection to a PC Once the PC Mac is setup as DHCP client as described in the chapter Check TCP IP Settings on PC Mac the user has to configure SMB Server and or the FTP Server to work with the device via network connection We recommend using the USB connection when connecting the Freecom Network Drive XS to a single PC as the USB connection offers faster data transfer rates and easier access to the Freecom Network Drive XS 6 2 Connection to an existing network MakesuretheDHCP Server of yourrouteris enabled Formoreinformation on this topic please refer to your router s manual 1 Connect the Freecom Network
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