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User Manual

Table of Contents

WD ShareSpace™
1
Important Safety Instructions
2
- (a) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  2
Table of Contents
3
WD Service and Support
6
- Accessing Online Support
  6
- Contacting WD Technical Support
  6
- Registering Your WD Product
  7
Overview
8
- Format and Configuration
  8
- WD ShareSpace File Storage
  8
- Specifications
  10
- Kit Contents
  11
- Accessories
  11
- System Requirements
  11
  - Client computer
    11
  - Local network
    12
  - Wide Area Network
    12
- Pre-installation
  12
- Recording Your WD Product Information
  12
- System View
  13
  - Power Button
    13
- LED Indicators
  14
- USB Backup Button
  15
- Ports
  15
- Reset Button
  15
- Kensington Hardware Features
  15
  - Security Slot
    15
WD ShareSpace Basic Setup
16
- Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network
  16
- Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network
  17
Backing Up Computers on a Network
28
- WD Anywhere Backup Overview
  28
- Important Installation Notes
  28
  - Windows
    28
  - Mac OS X
    31
- Configuring WD Anywhere Backup
  33
Using Time Machine™
51
- Setting up Time Machine
  51
- Starting a Backup
  54
- Restoring Backed-up Items
  54
- Deleting the Entire Backup
  56
- Changing Your Password
  57
MioNet Remote Access
60
- MioNet Overview
  60
- Remote Access Setup
  60
  - Windows
    60
- Using MioNet Web (after registration)
  63
How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos
70
- Media Servers Overview
  70
- Media Types Supported
  70
- Media Storage
  71
  - How and Where to Add Media Content to the Shared Folders
    71
- Media Devices
  72
- iTunes with WD ShareSpace
  79
External USB Drive Sharing & Backup
81
- Sharing Data on a USB Drive
  81
  - To share data on a USB drive:
    81
    - 1. Connect a USB drive to any of the three USB ports. The front port is USB1 and the two rear ports are USB2 and USB3 from top to bottom.
      81
    - 2. Open the WDShareSpace folder to access data on the USB drive. Double-click the USB share. The USB share name will appear as usb1-1share1, usb2-1share1, or usb3-1share1, depending on the actual USB port that the USB drive is connected to.
      81
- USB Auto Backup Feature
  81
  - To back up FROM a USB drive:
    82
    - 1. Connect a USB drive to the USB port (Port 1) located on the front panel, and wait for a few seconds for the USB backup LED on the front of the unit to light steadily (this could take up to 30 seconds).
      82
    - 2. Press and hold the USB backup button only until the USB backup LED turns off (about 2 seconds). While the backup is in progress, the USB LED will flash once per second. When the backup is complete, the LED will remain on steadily.
      82
  - To back up t o a USB drive:
    83
Using WD Discovery (Windows Only)
84
- WD Discovery Overview
  84
- Mapping a Network Drive
  84
  - To map a network drive:
    84
- Browse Network Shares
  87
  - To access data on a share using WD Discovery:
    87
- Desktop Shortcut Creation
  88
- Turning Identify LED On or Off
  89
  - To turn on the Identify LED on a networked WD ShareSpace:
    89
  - To turn off the Identify LED on a remote networked WD ShareSpace device:
    90
- Automatically Updating WD Discovery
  90
  - To download the update:
    91
    - 1. On the WD Discovery Auto Update Progress screen, click Yes.
      91
    - 2. To launch WD Discovery, click Yes.
      91
Network Storage Manager: Basics
92
- Configuring WD ShareSpace
  92
- WD ShareSpace’s Network Storage Manager Features
  99
- User Interface Overview
  100
  - Toolbar
    101
- Basic Mode
  101
Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode
113
- System Tab
  114
- Network Tab
  129
- Storage Tab
  136
- Media Tab
  154
  - Media Server
    155
  - iTunes
    155
- Users Tab
  157
- Status Tab
  165
  - System Status
    165
  - System Logs
    166
    - To configure the log settings:
      168
      - 1. On the Settings tab, click Show log entries in reverse order to display the most recent entries at the top.
        168
      - 2. Enter the number of entries you want to appear on the System, CIFS, and FTP logs.
        168
Download Manager: Downloader
169
- Accessing Downloader
  169
- Downloader Features
  170
- User Interface Overview
  170
- HTTP/FTP Tab
  170
  - Tasks
    170
  - Settings
    173
    - To customize the Downloader settings:
      173
- CTorrent Tab
  176
Replacing a Drive
182
- 1. Open WD Discovery and select the unit.
  182
- 2. Click Configure and log in.
  182
- 3. Click the Advanced view and then click the Storage tab.
  182
- 4. Click the Disk Management button. The “Unassigned” drive is the defective one. Note the drive number for reference if you need to replace a drive.
  182
- ESD precautions
  182
  - To replace an internal drive:
    182
Troubleshooting
187
- First Steps Checklist
  187
- Resetting the WD ShareSpace
  187
  - To reset the system using the reset button:
    187
  - To reset the system to factory default settings:
    188
- Hardware Diagnostic Testing
  188
- Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
  189
- System Events
  192
Glossary
195
Appendix
200
- Regulatory Compliance
  200
  - FCC Class B Information
    200
  - ICES/NMB-003 Compliance
    200
  - Safety Compliance
    200
  - CE Compliance for Europe
    200
- Environmental Compliance (China)
  201
- Warranty Information
  201
  - Obtaining Service
    201
  - Limited Warranty
    201
- GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
  202
Index
203
- A
  203
- B
  203
- C
  203
- D
  203
- E
  203
- F
  203
- G
  203
- H
  203
- I
  203
- K
  204
- L
  204
- M
  204
- N
  204
- O
  204
- P
  204
- Q
  204
- R
  204
- S
  205
- T
  205
- U
  205
- V
  205
- W
  206

Size:

12.2 MB
Pages:

207
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

WD Service and Support
6
Overview
8
- Format and Configuration
  8
- Specifications
  8
- Kit Contents
  9
- Accessories
  9
- System Requirements
  10
- Pre-installation
  10
- Recording Your WD Product Information
  11
- System View
  11
  - Power Button
    11
- LED Indicators
  12
- USB Backup Button
  13
- Ports
  13
- Reset Button
  13
- Kensington Security Slot
  13
WD ShareSpace Basic Setup
14
Backing Up Computers on a Network
23
MioNet Remote Access
46
How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos
56
Using iTunes with WD ShareSpace
63
External USB Drive Sharing & Backup
65
- Sharing Data on a USB Drive
  65
- USB Auto Backup Feature
  65
Using WD Discovery (Windows Only)
68
Network Storage Manager: Basics
74
- Configuring WD ShareSpace
  74
  - Windows 2000/XP/Vista
    74
  - Mac OS X
    75
  - Setting Up the Device
    76
  - Accessing WD ShareSpace’s Network Storage Manager
    79
  - Windows
    80
  - Mac
    80
- WD ShareSpace’s Network Storage Manager Features
  81
- User Interface Overview
  82
  - Toolbar
    83
- Basic Mode
  83
  - Device Name
    84
  - Date & Time
    84
  - Network
    85
  - Users
    86
  - Folder Shares
    88
  - System Status
    90
  - Remote Access
    90
  - Shutdown/Reboot
    91
Network Storage Manager: Advanced
92
- System Tab
  93
  - General Setup
    93
  - Alerts Setup
    95
  - Admin Password
    97
  - Update (Firmware)
    98
  - Configuration
    100
  - Advanced
    102
  - UPS
    104
  - Shutdown/Reboot
    105
- Network Tab
  106
  - LAN
    106
  - Services
    108
  - Workgroup
    110
  - Remote Access
    112
- Storage Tab
  114
  - Disk Manager
    115
  - Volumes and RAID Management
    116
  - Folder Shares
    121
  - USB Shares
    124
  - Quota
    126
  - Downloads
    129
- Media Tab
  130
  - Media Server
    130
  - iTunes
    131
- Users Tab
  133
  - Users
    133
  - Groups
    135
  - Folder Share Permissions
    136
  - USB Share Permissions
    139
- Status Tab
  141
  - System Status
    141
  - System Logs
    142
Scheduled Downloads
146
- Accessing Downloader
  146
- Downloader Features
  147
  - User Interface Overview
    147
  - Settings
    148
  - Using Downloader
    149
Replacing a Drive
152
- ESD precautions
  152
Troubleshooting
156
- First Steps Checklist
  156
- Resetting the WD ShareSpace
  156
- Hardware Diagnostic Testing
  157
- Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
  158
- System Events
  161
Glossary
164
Appendix
169
- Regulatory Compliance
  169
  - FCC Class B Information
    169
  - ICES/NMB-003 Compliance
    169
  - Safety Compliance
    169
  - CE Compliance for Europe
    169
- Environmental Compliance (China)
  170
- Warranty Information
  170
  - Obtaining Service
    170
  - Limited Warranty
    171
- GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
  171
Index
173

Size:

10.8 MB
Pages:

176
Language:

English

Quick Setup Guide

Quick Setup Guide

Size:

2.15 MB
Pages:

9
Language:

English