Maxtor Shared Storage Plus+ User manual

Shared Storage Plus+
Windows User’s Guide
PN: 20297501
3in1Network Drive

Contents
1 Introduction
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Shared Storage Plus Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Shared Storage Plus Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Included in this Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where to Go for Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Installing the Shared Storage
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Connect Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power up Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Set up Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Using the Shared Storage
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Using the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using External USB Drives with Your Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using USB Printers with Your Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Shutting Down Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Resetting Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Media Serving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Introduction 1
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage Plus Drive. Connecting
this storage solution to your network in a home or small office is a simple
and economical way for users to share and backup files. Your new Maxtor
Shared Storage Plus Drive offers a winning combination of capacity,
simplicity of use and helpful software features that automate configuration,
privacy and more. The simple installation allows you to start using your drive
as quickly as possible. You can also change settings on your drive at any
time, and manage user access through a standard web browser.
Shared Storage Plus Features
Instantly add storage to your network, back up files across every compatible
PC on your network, and stream music, videos and photos from your drive
to your home entertainment system.
Simple Installation and Setup
• Automatically configure the drive to your network
•Manage the drive using our simple wizard-based user interface
• Connect and share printers and additional hard drives using the drive’s
2 USB ports
Instant Shared Storage
• Easily store and share access to files, photos, music and videos
•Organize files automatically using our exclusive Drag and Sort™ feature
•Give users full access to public folders, while keeping others private
Back up what Matters Most
• Protect data on all of your networked PCs using Maxtor
®
Backup
•Get backup and storage status for all users with SimpleView™
Playback of Videos, Music and Photos
•Use our media streaming feature to play digital photos, music and video
on a networked home entertainment system - even without turning on
your computer
• Connect automatically through a UPnP™ AV compatible digital media
adapter
Shared Storage Plus Components
Review the features shown before you begin installation.
Figure 1.
Shared Storage Plus Drive Features
Included in this Kit
The Shared Storage Plus Drive comes complete with the components
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Included in this Kit
1
USB PortsStatus Light
(Flashing Green
and Amber Lights)
Power
Button
Reset
Button
Back
Power
Connector
Security
Locking
Slot
Front
Network ID Panel
Ethernet port
Shared Storage Plus Drive
Power Adapter Cat5 Ethernet Cable
Quick Start CD Vertical Stand

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Minimum System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements.
•Windows 2000, Windows XP
•Wired or wireless router with an available 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 port
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later for management interface of Shared
Storage
• Internet access for updates
•Networked Media Adapter
• CD-ROM drive
Note: Special considerations for immediate media file access are required.
See Media Serving for more information.
Handling Precautions
Handle your drive with care! Follow the precautions listed here or you could
damage your drive and void your warranty. Review the Maxtor Limited
Warranty, included in the Maxtor Shared Storage Plus Quick Start Guide, for
more information.
The following precautions can prevent loss of data:
•Do not bump, jar, drop or move the drive while in operation.
•Do not stack drives.
•Do not set the drive on its side without using the vertical stand as it
could fall over and cause damage.
•Do not remove any cables or power cords without powering down the
drive, using the front panel button.
•Do not set any liquids or drinks on the drive. Liquids will damage the
internal electronics.
•Do not attempt to open the drive’s case. This will void your warranty.
About this Guide
The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide:
Where to Go for Help
Maxtor provides a comprehensive support section on its website, including
the latest software, user guides and a knowledge base for its customers.
Maxtor support website
http://support.maxtor.com/sharedstorage
Maxtor has provided Shared Storage – Troubleshooting and FAQ Portal from
within its Knowledge Base providing you with one link from which you can
obtain answers to common questions and problems.
Support phone numbers
Check the Contact Us section on the Maxtor support website, for phone
numbers in your region.
Bold
Used for menu, command, and keyboard
selections you make and screens you will see.
Helpful information about a particular topic.
Important information to prevent problems and
ensure that you are successful in using the drive.

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Installing the Shared Storage
Step 1 - Connect Your Drive
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
1.
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your network, router or switch.
2.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your
Shared Storage Plus drive.
Figure 3. Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connecting the Power
1. Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive’s
power connector.
2. Plug the female connector on the power cord into the power adapter.
Figure 4.
Connecting the Power
3.
Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into your
power source.
Step 2 - Power up Your Drive
Press the button on the front of your Maxtor Shared Storage Plus drive.
Your drive will now start. The start up process can take up to one minute
to complete.
• The light inside of the button will turn amber.
•When the light pulses green, your drive is ready and you can go to
Step 3.
Your drive will be accessible on your network approximately
10 seconds after the light turns green.
Figure 5.
Pressing the Power Button
2
Router/Switch
Ethernet Ports
Power Button

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Step 3 - Set up Your Drive
Note: Maxtor Quick Start software must be installed on each
Windows 2000/XP system in order for each user to take advantage of a
Personal folder.
1.
Insert the Maxtor Quick Start CD .
2.
The Choose Setup Language screen will appear. If this screen does
not appear, you can access it manually by double-clicking the Quick Start
CD icon displayed in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double-
click on Setup.exe.
3.
Select your language and click OK .
4.
The InstallShield Wizard screen will appear…
…followed by the Welcome screen.

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5.
Click Next . The License Agreement screen will appear.
6.
Click Yes . The Choose Destination Location screen will appear.
If you wish to change the location of the installation, you may do
so by clicking the Browse button and selecting a new location.
7.
Click Next . The Setup Status screen will appear as the
software is installed, followed by the InstallShield Wizard
Complete screen when the installation is complete.
8.
Click Finish to restart your system.

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9.
Once the system is rebooted, double-click the Maxtor Quick Start
icon located on your desktop.
10.
The Quick Start software will open and the Maxtor screen will
appear, with the message: “ Locating Shared Storage Drives on
the Network .”
11.
When your Shared Storage Drive is found, you will see its network ID
number and IP address appear in a drop-down menu in the middle of
the screen. For example: MSS-000310 (169.254.60.49)
Note: The Shared Storage Drive is configured to acquire an address
assigned by a DHCP router or server. If your network does not contain
a DHCP router or server, your Shared Storage Drive will assign itself an
Automatic Private IP (APIPA) address within the IP range of
169.254.x.x with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.0.0. Please reference the
Shared Storage – Troubleshooting and FAQ Portal found in Maxtor’s
Knowledge Base for more information regarding locating your Shared
Storage Drive.
If you have multiple Shared Storage Drives connected to your network,
each will appear in the drop-down menu.
12.
Click Next . The next screen will show the Network ID of your drive.
The screen will tell you that there is “…no security password” setup
for the administrator.

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Click Manage to set an Administrative Password . This will launch the
Shared Storage Drive’s Web-Based UI (User Interface).
Note: See “The Web UI” on page 34 for Using the Maxtor Shared Storage
Plus Web UI. Run Set-up Wizard for more information on setting the
Administrative Password.
Click Next to Set up Shared Storage on this computer. The Main Menu
will appear.
13.
Click the Shared Storage Setup icon. The Shared Storage Setup
window appears.
Choose an Account type.
New Public Account - all of your files are accessible to anyone who
has an account on your Shared Storage Drive.
New Private Account - all of your files are password-protected except
for those that you place in your “public” folder to share with others.
Existing User – If you already have an user account, you may choose
this option to access your folder on the Shared Storage Drive.
Make your selection and click Next .
Note: On-line help is available on most screens of the UI. To get
help on a topic, click on the hyperlink located on the screen (see
the example below).
A Help Window displays providing you with more details.

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14.
Enter a Name for the new account (Password and Password
Confirmation if prompted) and click Next .
15.
Select your account type ( Home or Business use), and click Finish .
16.
The Quick Start software will now create your new user account and the
appropriate folders for the account. The Set Up Completed screen will
appear…
…and a shortcut to your Shared Storage Drive will appear on your
Windows desktop.