Freecom NETWORK DRIVE - User manual

NETWORK DRIVE
EXTERNAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / LAN / USB 2.0
WIN
Rev. 707
USER'S GUIDE

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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!
All rights reserved. The product names contained in this user's guide only are only used
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.
© 2007 Freecom Technologies

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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

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* 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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5. In the “General” tab, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
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Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive
Chapter 3: Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive
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 is switched on. This can be
changed in the “Status” section of the web configuration.
3.1 The Freecom Network Storage Assistant
Windows users can use the “Freecom Network Storage Assistant” to configure the Free-
com Network Drive. This tool offers the following functions:
Accessing your Network Drive web interface
When you click this menu item, the web interface for your Freecom Network Drive opens
in your default browser.
Adding and removing shared folders
You can assign a drive letter to shared folders on your Freecom Network Drive. This allows
you to access to the files in Windows more quickly.

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Repeat search for available Freecom Network Drives
Click here to repeat the search for your Freecom Network Drive 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.
3.2 Using the Freecom Network Drive web interface
1. Open your web browser, type “type “http://FND” into the URL address box and
press “Enter”.
2. Thelogin dialogboxwillappear.Pleaseusethefollowingusernameandpassword
for the initial login:
Username: admin Password: admin

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Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive
3. The start screen of the Freecom Network Drive web interface will open. Now you
can continue configuring your Freecom Network Drive.

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3.3 Basic Settings (Status) of the Freecom Network Drive
In the web interface, click on “Status” to change the basic settings of the Freecom Net-
work Drive:
3.3.1 Status – System Information
Setting up host and group name
Click on the “Change” button next to the “Host Name” field.
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.

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Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive
Enter your new administrator password and repeat entry in the second field for verifica-
tion. Click on “OK” to apply your new password.
Configuring the time settings
You can setup date and time of your Freecom Network Drive either manually or auto-
matically.
Manual Configuration
Enter date and time and select the “Disable” button in the “SNTP” section to disable the
usage of a time server.
Select your “Time Zone” and choose whether to use “Daylight Saving Time” or not.
Click on “Apply” 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.
Select your “Time Zone” and choose whether to use “Daylight Saving Time” or not.
Click on “Apply” to save your settings.

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Setting up the language
If the web interface is not displayed correctly, you can select the correct region code
page here. Select the correct code page from the pull-down list and click on “Change”
to apply your setting.
Note: You have to restart your PC to apply the settings! The web interface
language will always be English, this cannot be changed!
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.
3.3.2 Status – Network Information
DHCP Server Configuration
In this section you can select whether to use the Freecom Network Drive as DHCP Server or not.
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.
3.3.3 Status – Disk Information
In this section, the status of the hard disk is displayed. You can find the following infor-
mation:
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

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3.4 IP Config
In the “IP Config” section of the web interface it can be configured whether the Freecom
Network Drive 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 is
already running.
3.5 Maintenance
In this section you can
- update the firmware of your Freecom Network Drive. New firmware usually fixes
bugs or adds new features to your Freecom Network Drive.
- make a system reboot or
- reset the Freecom Network Drive settings to factory default.

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3.6 Windows File Sharing Configuration (SMB Server)
Click on “SMB Server” in the web interface to open the SMB server configuration:
3.6.1 Administration of shared folders
In the left section (“Folder List”), shared folders can be administrated. In this list, all avail-
able folders on the Freecom Network Drive will be listed:
Create
Opens the menu to create a new shared folder

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Rename
Opens the menu to rename an existing shared folder
Delete
Opens the menu to delete an existing shared folder
Note: for all changes you have to login with your administrator pass-
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3.6.2 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 “->”
button. The folder will now appear in the “Sharing List”.
Password protection
To protect a shared folder with a password, select the folder in the “Sharing List” and
click on the “Password” button.
Enter a new password and repeat entry in the second filed for verification. Click on “OK”
to apply your new password.