Freecom NETWORK STORAGE CENTER/NETWORK MEDIA CENTER User manual

USER MANUAL
NETWORK STORAGE CENTER
NETWORK MEDIA CENTER
EXTERNAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE /3.5" /LAN
Rev. 924

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Dear user,
Thankyoufor selectingtheFreecomNetworkStorageCenter/NetworkMediaCenter.
The Freecom Network Center offers easy-to use Network Storage possibilities. To ensure
you get the best performance and ease of operation, please read this manual carefully
beforeusing theFreecom NetworkStorage Center / NetworkMediaCenter. In addition to
the Freecom Network Center, the Freecom Network Media Center offers the possibilities
to use the device as UPnP Media Server and Torrent Download Client.
Freecom Network Center users can upgrade their device to Freecom Network Media
Center functionality by purchasing a product key online at http://www.freecom.com.
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 Storage Center / Network Media Center
• Power adapter & power cord
• LAN connection cable
• 2 rubber footstands for positioning the drive upright
•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 technicalassistance,please contactthe FreecomServiceCenter
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.
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
© 2009 Freecom Technologies
User's Guide
General Information
System requirements.................................................................................................. Page 4
Precautionary measures ............................................................................................ Page 5
Freecom Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center Setup Overview.............................................................. Page 6
Chapter 1:
Hardware Installation......................................................................................................... Page 7
Chapter 2:
Computer Configuration................................................................................................... Page 10
Chapter 3:
Installation of the application software...................................................................... Page 16
Chapter 4:
Accessing the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center ..................... Page 18
Chapter 5:
Configuration of the Freecom Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center....................................................................................................... Page 22
Chapter 6:
Network Storage Center / Network Media Center Functions .. .......................... Page 26
Chapter 7:
The Freecom Network Storage Assistant ................................................................... Page 45

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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 Network Storage Center / Network Media Center, you will require
the following components:
PC:
•Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher
• 256 MB RAM (Vista: 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
Mac:
• PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 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

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General Information
Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media Center functions
properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you
may void your warranty and damage the Freecom Network Storage Center / Network
Media Center.
•Do not drop the Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media Center or expose
it to other kinds of sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and
damage to the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center.
•Do not use the Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media Center when the
ambient temperature is below 10°C or above 35°C.
•If the Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media 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.
•DonotplaceliquidsordrinksontheFreecomNetworkStorageCenter/NetworkMedia
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 Network Storage Center / Network Media 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 Network Storage
Center / Network Media Center.
•Opening the Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media Center will void the
warranty.

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Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media Center Setup
Overview
PC
LAN (Ethernet)
LAN (Ethernet)
Router
PC PC
Notebook

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Hardware Installation
Chapter 1: Hardware Installation
1. Plug the LAN cable into the Freecom Network Storage
Center / Network Media Center.
2. Insert the power cord into the Freecom Network Storage
Center/NetworkMediaCenterandplugthepowersupply
into the socket.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to a network
router.
Please note: Your router must be configured as DHCP
server. See the manual of your router for further
information how to setup DHCP server function.
4. SwitchontheFreecomNetworkStorageCenter/Network
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1.1 LED Description
LED off: Device power is off
LED on: HD switched on
LED flashes: Data transfer
1.2 Power switch
Please turn the Freecom Network Storage Center / Network Media 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 Network Storage Center / Network Media Center.
LAN
Power
Reset on/off
LED

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Hardware Installation
1.3 Reset button
The Reset button has different functions, depending on how long the button is
pressed:
Press "Reset" LED Status Action
button for
1 - 3 seconds white LED blinking slowly Hardwarewill beresetted, all user
and networks settings will be kept
4 - 7 seconds white LED blinking fast Device is shut down
8 - 9 seconds white LED off No action, "Reset" button can
be released now without any
action to be done
10 - 15 seconds white LED blinking very fast Network settings are set to
factory default:
- IP address = DHCP
- Administrator password =
admin
- Host name = NetworkCenter
- Workgroup name =
WORKGROUP
Note: all user settings will be kept!
> 15 seconds white LED off No action, "Reset" button can
be released now without any
action to be done
1.4 Footstand
Use the two rubber foot stands that come with the device to place the Network Storage
Center / Network Media Center in upright position.

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Chapter 2: Computer Configuration
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".

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Using the 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".

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2.2 Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows Vista
1. Open "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center".
2. Click on "Manage network connections".

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Using the LAN Mode
3. Right-click on "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties".
4. In the "Networking" tab, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click on
"Properties".

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5. In the "General" tab, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS
server address automatically".
2.3 Check TCP/IP Settings in Mac OS X
1. Open "System Preferences" -> "Network".

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Using the LAN Mode
2. In the "TCP/IP" tab, select "Using DHCP" in the "Configure IPv4" settings.

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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 Storage Center / Network Media Center. When you start it, it displays
all Freecom Network devices available in your network and helps you creating network
folders.
1. Please insert the Manual & Application CD into your CD/DVD 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:
2. Open "My Computer".
3. Double-click the CD drive containing the CD. The CD window should now open.
4. Click on "Software Installation" -> "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 Storage Assistant by clicking on the "FNSA" icon on your
desktop or via "Start" -> "program files".
6. Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your Network Storage Center
/ Network Media Center was detected. This may take some time. If your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center is not immediately detected, click "Search
again for available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search.
7. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant,
please refer to chapter 7.

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Software Installation
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 Storage Center / Network Media Center. When you start it, it displays
all Freecom Network devices available in your network and helps you creating network
folders.
1. Please insert the Manual & Application CD into your CD/DVD drive. It contains user
manuals and software, including the Freecom Network Storage Assistant.
2. You will now see CD icon on your Mac desktop.
3. Double-click on the CD icon. Click "Start". The CD window should now open.
4. Click on "Software Installation" -> "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 Storage Assistant. This can be found in "Applications" ->
"Utilities".
6. Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your Network Storage Center /
NetworkMediaCenterwasdetected.Thismaytakesome time.If yourNetworkStorage
Center / Network Media Center is not immediately detected, click "Search again for
available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search.
7. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant,
please refer to chapter 7.

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Chapter 4: Accessing the Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center
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
\\networkcenter* or
\\IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center).
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 Storage Center /
Network Media Center. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access
to all folders on the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center.
Linux
Open the file browser (Konqueror, for instance) and enter
smb:// networkcenter * or
smb:// IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center).
Enter your username and password for accessing the Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access
to all folders on the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center.
Mac OS
Mac OS X Vers.10.4 and higher
Select 'Go To' -> 'Connect to Server...'from the menu bar. The Network Storage Center /
Network Media Center address is:
smb:// networkcenter * or
smb:// IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network
Storage Center / Network Media Center).
* Factory defaults. If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings.

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Accessing the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center
Click 'Connect'. Enter the workgroup, your username and password for accessing the
NetworkStorageCenter/NetworkMediaCenter.Ifyouareloggingonastheadministrator,
you will have access to all folders on the Network Storage Center / Network Media
Center.
Note:YousettheworkgroupnameoftheNetworkStorageCenter/Network
Media Center under Configuration - Update Device/ Workgroup names
in the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center Configuration
menu.
You now need to select a shared folder on the next screen. Press OK to continue. After
pressing OK, the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center is configured and an
icon appears on your computer desktop.
To access all the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center folders that your
username has been assigned user privileges, simply double-click this icon.
Mac OS X 10.5Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
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4.2 Accessing data via FTP
Note: Not all browsers can upload data via FTP. Those that can include
InternetExplorerandKonqueror.WerecommendusingFTPclientsoftware
such as WS_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:USERPASSWORD@IP_ADDRESS *
or
ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@networkcenter *
(IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Storage Center / Network Media
Center)
4.2.2 FTP access via the Internet
Enable the FTP Server option in the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center
Configuration. Your router must be configured as follows:
1. Port forwarding
Forward port 21tothe IP addressof yourNetwork StorageCenter/NetworkMediaCenter.
While configuring the FTP Server option, you will be informed to which IP address port
21 has to be forwarded.
* If you have changed the hostname or the IP address of the Network Storage Center / Network Media Center,
please use the new settings here.