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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic setup of your Dual Drive Network 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 Stora
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Chapter: Accessing the Dual Drive Network Center 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 \\ddnetworkcenter* or \\IP_ADDRESS in the address bar (IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Dual Drive Network Center). If you have changed the host name or the IP address, please use the new settings. Ente
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Click 'Connect'. Enter the workgroup, your username and password for accessing the Dual Drive Network Center. If you are logging on as the administrator, you will have access to all folders on the Dual Drive Network Center. Note: The group name of the Freecom Dual Drive Network Center is defined under Setup - System in Freecom Dual Drive Network Center configuration menu. Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 You now need to select a shared folder on the next s
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Accessing data via FTP Note: Not all browsers can upload data via FTP. Those that can include Internet Explorer and Konqueror. We recommend using FTP client software 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. Local access Enable the FTP Server option. Use any FT
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USER MANUAL
DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER
EXTERNAL REMOVABLE DUAL NETWORK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / GIGABIT LAN / USB 2.0 HOST
Rev. 037
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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 Techno
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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 .................
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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 reg
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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 Freec
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Freecom Dual Drive Network Center – Setup overview FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER UPnP/DLNA HIFI AUDIO STREAMER MODEM & NETWORK ROUTER UPnP/DLNA TV VIDEO STREAMER COMPUTERS IN NETWORK INTERNET COMPUTER AT REMOTE LOCATION 6
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Chapter: Hardware Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 rout
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN LED Description On Flashing Red Off 1. LED: HDD 1 Formatted HDD x Unformatted x HDD 2. LED: HDD 2 Formatted HDD x Unformatted x HDD 3. LED:Network Network connection x x No network connection Normal mode Data access System fault Device off 4. LED: Power LEDs 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 o
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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". 9
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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". 10
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows Vista / 7 1. Open "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center". 2. Click on "Manage network connections". 11
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 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". 12
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 5. In the "General" tab, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically". Check TCP/IP Settings in Mac OS X 1. Open "System Preferences" -> "Network". 13
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 2. In the "TCP/IP" tab, select "Using DHCP" in the "Configure IPv4" settings. 14
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN Chapter: Installation of the application software Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (PC) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic setup of your Dual Drive Network 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
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FREECOM DUAL DRIVE NETWORK CENTER EN 7. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant, please refer to chapter "The Freecom Network Storage Assistant". 16
