Vantec NexStar User manual

User’s Manual 2.5”/3.5” SATA to
USB 3.0 & Wi-Fi
External Hard Drive Dock

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NexStar WiFi Hard Drive Dock
Power Adapter
USB 3.0 Cable
User’s Manual
2.5”/3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & Wi-Fi Hard Drive Dock
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Features & Specications
3. System Requirements & Media Support
4. Parts Layout
5. Connecting the NexStar
6. NexStar Wireless Operations
6.1 Getting the NexStar Wireless App
6.2 Connecting Using iOS Device
6.3 Connecting Using Android Device
6.4 Connecting Using PC
6.5 Connecting Using Your Mac
7. NexStar Wireless Settings
7.1 Enable Internet Tethering for Your NexStar WiFi
7.2 Enabling SSID Encryption
7.3 Using Apple TV with Your NexStar
7.4 Resetting to Default Settings
8. Warranty
9. Contact
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Vantec NexStar® WiFi Hard Drive Dock is a complete
and easy way to access all those les stored away
in your hard drives. Now integrated with Wi-Fi, the
NexStar provides quick access to your data through
your personal Smart Phone or Tablet PC. Whether it is
an iOS or Android™ device, download the NexStar WiFi
App through the App StoreSM and Google Play Store.
In addition, the NexStar WiFi Hard Drive Dock supports
UPnP for seamless device compatibility so bringing you
contents to your home theater has never been easier.
The NexStar allows simultaneous connection up to 3
devices. Simply insert any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive into
the NexStar and you are ready to browse your les over
the multiple platforms in your arsenal. The NexStar also
contains USB 3.0 for when you need fast direct access to
your data from your computer making it perfect solution
to access any hard drives in seconds.
Introduction
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2. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
2.5”/3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & Wi-Fi Hard Drive Dock
• External Hard Drive Dock for Smart Devices
• Support Upload and Download From External
Storage Through Wi-Fi
• Support Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Transfer
• Support Wi-Fi Security Protection WEP/WPA/
WPA2
• Multiple Users Simultaneous Connection
• Native iOS & Android App Downloadable Via
iTunes & Google Play
• Support PC/Mac Wireless Access Over SMB
• Support USB 3.0 Transfer Rate Up To 5Gbps
• Support SATA I/II/III 2.5” and 3.5” Hard Drives
• Supports UPnP Media Server
Features Specications
Model:
Hard Drive Size:
Internal Interface:
External Interface:
File System:
Wi-Fi Interface:
Power Supply:
Material:
Dimension:
NST-D306WS3
2.5” & 3.5” Hard Drive
SATA I/II/III
USB 3.0 (Backwards compatible with
USB 2.0 & 1.1)
NTFS, FAT32
802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi AP Tethering Supported
Wi-Fi Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2
Support WPS
150 Mbit Transfer Rate
AC Adapter
Plastic
136 x 83 x 87
Features & Specications
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3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & MEDIA SUPPORT
Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
1. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB
3.0 specications.
2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB
2.0 specications.
Mac OS X 10.6 & higher
1. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB
3.0 specications.
2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB
2.0 specications.
Apple iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch iOS 4.0 & higher
1. Open-In function requires previously installed
Apps to support le.
2. Airplay support requires devices to be under the
NexStar wi- network.
Supported Media Playback
Video: h.264, .mov, .mp4, .mpv, .3gp, .m4v
Photo: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .tif, .bmp, .tiff
Audio: AAC, MP3, M4A, AIF, WAV
Document: MS Ofce 97 or higher, .pdf, .rtf
Android Phone Ver. 2.1 & higher
Android Pad Ver. 3.0 & higher
Supported Media Playback
Video: h.264, .mov, .mp4, .mpv, .3gp, .m4v
Photo: .jpg, .png, .gif, .tif, .bmp, .webp
Audio: AAC, MP3, M4A, AIF, WAV
System Requirements & Media Support
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4. PARTS LAYOUT
2.5”/3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & Wi-Fi Hard Drive Dock
Wi-Fi
Activity
HDD
Activity
HDD Eject Button
Power
Port
USB 3.0 Port
Reset
Button
Parts Layout
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5. CONNECTING THE NEXSTAR
Using USB to Connect to Your Computer
1. Connect the power adapter to the NexStar.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the NexStar and attach
the other end to your computer.
Connecting the NexStar
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Conecte el adaptador de alimentación al NexStar.
Branchez l’adaptateur d’alimentation sur le NexStar.
Schließen Sie das Netzteil an den NexStar an.
Collegare l’adattatore di corrente a NexStar.
電源アダプターをNexStarに接続します。
将电源变压器连接 NexStar。
將電源變壓器連接 NexStar。
Conecte el cable USB 3.0 al NexStar y a su PC.
Branchez le câble USB 3.0 sur le NexStar et branchez l’autre
extrémité sur votre ordinateur.
Verbinden Sie das USB 3.0-Kabel mit dem NexStar, schließen Sie
das andere Ende an Ihren Computer an.
Attaccare il cavo USB 3.0 a NexStar e l’altra estremità al com-
puter.
USB 3.0 ケーブルをNexStarに接続し、もう一方の端をお使いのコンピュ
ーターに取り付けます。
将USB 3.0 缆线连接 NexStar，再将另一端连接您的电脑。
將 USB 3.0 纜線連接 NexStar，再將另一端連接您的電腦。
Conectar el NexStar a su PC mediante USB
Connecter le NexStar à votre ordinateur via USB
NexStar per USB mit Ihrem Computer verbinden
Collegamento di NexStar al computer usando il
collegamento USB
USB を用いて NexStar をコンピューターに接 続する
使用USB将NexStar连接电脑
使用USB將NexStar連接電腦
Reset
Reset

3. Insert 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive into the slot.
4. When the eject button is upright, press the power
button to turn on the device.
Connecting the NexStar
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Inserte la unidad de disco duro SATA de 2,5” o 3,5” en la
ranura.
Insérez un disque dur SATA 2,5” ou 3,5” dans la fente.
Stecken Sie die 2,5- oder 3,5-Zoll-SATA-Festplatte in den
Steckplatz.
Inserire il disco rigido SATA 2,5” o 3,5” nell’alloggio.
2.5 インチまたは 3.5 インチ SATA ハードドライブをスロットに挿入
します。
将2.5”或3.5”SATA硬碟插入插槽。
將2.5”或3.5”SATA 硬碟插入插槽。
Cuando el botón de expulsión esté recto, presione el botón
de alimentación para encender el dispositivo.
Lorsque le bouton Ejecter est en haut, appuyez sur le bouton
d’alimentation pour allumer l’appareil.
Wenn die Auswurftaste aufrecht ist, drücken Sie die Ein-/Aus-
taste zum Einschalten des Gerätes.
Quando il tasto di espulsione è in posizione verticale, pre-
mere il tasto d’alimentazione per accendere il dispositivo.
イジェクトボタンが立っているとき、電源ボタンを押してデ バイスの
電源をオンにします。
当退出按钮向上弹起时，按下电源按钮开启装置电源。
當退出按鈕向上彈起時，按下電源按鈕開啟裝置電源。