Freecom NETWORK DRIVE XS User manual

USER MANUAL

NETWORK DRIVE XS

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

Rev. 945

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

• Power adapter & power cord

• LAN connection cable

• USB connection cable

•Manual, safety manual and application software on CD

•Quick Install Guide

Need assistance? Have questions?

In case you have a question about the use of this product, need information about other

Freecomproductsorneed technical assistance,please contacttheFreecomServiceCenter

for your country. See www.freecom.com for details.

Freecom offers free unlimited helpdesk support.

Warning !

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 residential 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

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

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

Freecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview ..................................................... Page 6

Chapter 1:

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

Chapter 2:

Computer Configuration - LAN Mode.......................................................................... Page 8

Chapter 3:

Installation of the application software ...................................................................... Page 14

Chapter 4:

Accessing the Network Drive XS .................................................................................... Page 16

Chapter 5:

Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XS.................................................... Page 20

Chapter 6:

LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS ....................................... Page 38

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 III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher

• 256 MB RAM (Vista / 7: 512 MB RAM) or higher

• CD-ROM drive

• Free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1. port* or

• LAN (1000Base-T full duplex connection recommended)

• Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads

• Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Mac:

• PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Mac

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• CD-ROM drive

• Free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1. port* or

• LAN (1000Base-T full duplex connection recommended)

• 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.

• Safely remove the Freecom Network Drive XS 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 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.

• If 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.

• Do not use 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 when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

• 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

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. Insert the 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" -> "Settings" -> "Control Panel".

2. Double-click on "Network Connections".

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

Computer Configuration - LAN Mode

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

"Properties" button.

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

server address automatically".

Freecom Network Drive XS

2.2 Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows Vista / 7

1. Open "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center".

2. Click on "Manage network connections".

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