Freecom NETWORK DRIVE

NETWORK DRIVE

EXTERNAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / LAN / USB 2.0

WIN

Rev. 707

USER'S GUIDE

Freecom Network Drive

Dear user,

Thank youfor choosingtheFreecomNetworkDrive.Toensureyougetthebestperform-

ance and ease of operation, please read this manual carefully before using the Freecom

Network Drive with your Personal Computer or Ethernet Network.

Freecom Technologies GmbH • Germany

www.freecom.com

Package Contents

Please check the contents of the box to ensure it contains the following items:

• Freecom Network Drive

• Power adapter

• LAN connection cable

• USB connection cable

• CD with manual and application software

• Quick Install Guide

Attention!

for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of those

companies. This device is designed for office and home use.

Caution! This is an EN 55022 Class B device.

Freecomshallassumenoliabilityfordamagesofanykind,forlossofdataoranyconsequential

claimsresultingtherefrom(including,andwithoutrestriction,claimsrelatingtothebusiness

losses, business interruptions, loss of business data or other financial claims) that result from

the use of this Freecom product or improper operation of this Freecom product. This shall

also apply in cases where Freecom has been notified that such claims may exist.

Subject to change as technical advances dictate.

Table of Contents

User's Guide

General Information

System requirements.................................................................................................. Page 4

Precautionary measures ............................................................................................ Page 5

Freecom Network Drive............................................................................................. Page 6

Software Installation (LAN)....................................................................................... Page 6

Chapter 1:

Hardware Installation......................................................................................................... Page 7

LED Description............................................................................................................. Page 8

Power switch.................................................................................................................. Page 8

Chapter 2:

Using the LAN Mode........................................................................................................... Page 9

Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows 2000/XP...................................................... Page 9

Chapter 3:

Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive .......................................................... Page 11

The Freecom Network Storage Assistant............................................................ Page 11

Using the Freecom Network Drive web interface............................................ Page 12

Basic Settings (Status) of the Freecom Network Drive................................... Page 14

IP Config........................................................................................................................... Page 17

Maintenance................................................................................................................... Page 17

Windows File Sharing Configuration (SMB Server) ......................................... Page 18

FTP Server Configuration.......................................................................................... Page 21

Disk Utility....................................................................................................................... Page 25

Chapter 4:

LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive ............................................. Page 26

Direct connection to a PC ......................................................................................... Page 26

Connection to an existing network....................................................................... Page 26

Freecom Network Drive

* USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1.

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, you will require the following components:

• Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or faster

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• CD ROM drive for installing the software

• Free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1. port* or

• 100Base-T full duplex connection for Ethernet mode

• Internet connection for registering warranty online and downloading software

updates.

• Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP

General Information

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom Network Drive functions properly, please take note of the

following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and dam-

age the Freecom Network Drive.

• Safely remove the Freecom Network Drive via your operating system (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.

• Do not drop the Freecom Network Drive or expose it to other kinds of sudden me-

chanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Network Drive.

• Do not use the Freecom Network Drive when the ambient temperature is below 10°C

or above 35°C.

• If the Freecom Network Drive is moved from a cool environment to a warmer envi-

ronment, 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. 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.

• Do not use the Freecom Network Drive in a dusty environment. Dust inside the

enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom Network Drive.

• Opening the Freecom Network Drive will void the warranty.

• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Network Drive

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 will be much lower

than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

Freecom Network Drive

Freecom Network Drive Setup Overview

Software Installation (LAN)

1. Insert the Freecom Network Drive Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The

Freecom start menu opens:

In case the software does not open automatically, please double click "Start.exe" in

the root directory of the CD.

2. Now click "Install software (LAN)". The installation of the software now begins.

LAN (Ethernet) mode

USB-mode

Hardware Installation

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation

WARNING!OnlyconnecttheNetworkDriveviatheUSBorLANPort.Never

use both ports at the same time!

1. Plug the cable (USB or LAN) into the Freecom Network

Drive.

2. Insertthepower cordintotheFreecomNetwork Driveand

plug the power supply into the socket.

3. Plug the cable into the port (USB or LAN) on your compu-

ter.

Because USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, you can connect the Freecom

Network Drive to any USB port. Please note however that USB 2.0 ports support signifi-

cantly higher data transfer speeds than USB 1.1.

Driver Installation: Your computer will not require a special Freecom

driver if you are using Windows 2000 / XP. The required driver is auto-

matically installed by the operating system when the cable is plugged

into your computer.

Freecom Network Drive

1.1 LED Description

SYSTEM: SYSTEM LED is on when the system is ready

LINK: LINK LED is on when a LAN connection is available

Capacity LED: The Capacity LED is a power and activity display. The LED is always

on when the drive is powered and flickers during drive activity.

1.2 Power switch

Please turn the Freecom Network Drive off when it is not in use. This conserves electric-

ity and extends the life of the hard drive. The power switch is located on the rear of the

Freecom Network Drive.

1.3 Reset button

Press the „Reset“ button and power on device while pressing the „Reset“ button. Keep

„Reset“ button pressed for 15 seconds to restore factory defaults.

WARNING!BeforeturningofftheFreecomNetworkDrivemanually,please

make sure to first "unplug or eject hardware". This option is found in the

Windows taskbar. Failure to do so may result in the loss of data.

Capacity LED

SYSTEM / LINK

LAN USB Power Reset on/off

Chapter 2: Using the LAN Mode

Note: For initial configuration, always connect your Freecom Network

Drive to a PC first! Do not connect the Freecom Network Drive to an exist-

ing network when using it for the first time!

2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows 2000/XP

1. Open “Start” -> “Settings” -> “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click on “Network Connections”.

3. Right-click on your “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

4. The following screen will appear. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on

the “Properties” button.

Using the LAN Mode

Freecom Network Drive

5. In the “General” tab, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS

server address automatically”.

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