Freecom DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER User manual

USER MANUAL
Rev. 037
DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER
EXTERNAL REMOVABLE DUAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / GIGABIT LAN / USB 2.0 HOST

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Dear user!
Thank you very much for deciding on the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center. The Freecom
Dual Drive Network Center offers you easy-to-use network storage possibilities and the
facility of using the device as a DLNA/UPnP media server and as a torrent download client.
Please note: this manual is a general manual which is used for several Freecom products.
Product pictures shown in this manual may differ from the device you bought.
Freecom Technologies • Germany
www.freecom.com
Contents of the box
Please check the contents of the box. All articles included in this box are listed on the back
side of the packaging.
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In case you have a question about the use of this product, need information about
other Freecom products or need technical assistance, please contact the Freecom
Service Center for your country. See www.freecom.com for details.
Freecom offers free unlimited helpdesk support.
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purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
companies. This device was designed for home or office use.
This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B.
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.

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Table of Contents
General Information
System requirements ............................................................................................................Page 4
Precautionary measures ......................................................................................................Page 5
Freecom Dual Drive Network Center Setup Overview .............................................Page 6
Chapter
Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................................Page 7
Chapter
Computer Configuration .............................................................................................................Page 9
Chapter
Installation of the application software ................................................................................ Page 15
Chapter
Accessing the Dual Drive Network Center............................................................................ Page 18
Chapter
Configuration of the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center. ...........................................Page 22
Chapter
Dual Drive Network Center Functions .. ................................................................................Page 24
Chapter
The Freecom Network Storage Assistant .. ........................................................................... Page 51
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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 Dual Drive Network Center, 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
• LAN (1000Base-T full duplex connection recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
• 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
• LAN (1000Base-T full duplex connection recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads
• Operating system: Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
In order to enable immediate use, your Freecom Dual Drive Network Center is pre-formatted
and configured as RAID 0. You therefore have the maximum storage space available. If you
value maximum data security, we recommend the configuration as RAID 1. In the "RAID 1"
mode, your hard disks will be mirrored, so that only half the maximum storage space will be
available. If one hard disk fails, your data can then be restored from the second hard disk.
Further information on hard disk configuration can be found in Section "Configuration of
the hard disks" of this manual.
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Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Dual Drive Network Center functions properly, please take
note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty
and damage the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center.
• Do not drop the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center or expose it to other kinds of
sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Dual Drive
Network Center.
• Do not use the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center when the ambient temperature is
below 10°C or above 35°C.
• If the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center 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 Dual Drive Network Center. 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 Dual Drive Network Center 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 Dual Drive Network
Center.
• Opening the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center will void the warranty.
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If at any point during installing and/or configuring your Freecom
Dual Drive Network Center you need assistance or have questions,
please contact the Freecom Support Center for your country. See
www.freecom.com for details.
Freecom offers free unlimited helpdesk support.

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Freecom Dual Drive Network Center – Setup overview
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MODEM & NETWORK ROUTER
INTERNET
HIFIUPnP/DLNA
AUDIO STREAMER
UPnP/DLNA
VIDEO STREAMER
TV
COMPUTERS IN NETWORK
COMPUTER AT
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Chapter: Hardware Installation
1. Connect the interface cable* to the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center.
2. Optional: Connect the cable of the power supply to the Freecom Dual Drive Network
Center and the power supply itself to the socket.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable* to a network router.
Please note: Your router must be configured as a DHCP server. Further information on
setting up the DHCP server function of your router can be found in the manual of your
router.
4. Optional: if your device comes with a power switch, switch on the device before using
it.
* Please use the interface cables that come with your device (e.g. USB, eSATA, Firewire, LAN) for connecting
the device to your PC/Mac.
1. 2.
3. 4.
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LED Description
On Flashing Red Off
1. LED: HDD 1 Formatted HDD x Unformatted
HDD
x
2. LED: HDD 2 Formatted HDD x Unformatted
HDD
x
3. LED:Network Network connection x x No network
connection
4. LED: Power Normal mode Data access System fault Device off
Power switch
Please turn the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center off when it is not in use. This conserves
electricity and extends the life of the device. The power switch is located on the rear of the
Freecom Dual Drive Network Center.
LEDs
On/off switch
LAN
Power supply
Reset

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Chapter: Computer Configuration
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".
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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".
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