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WD ShareSpace
Network Storage System
User Guide
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use this product near any liquids. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 5. Do not drop the product. 6. Do not block the slots and openings on the back or bottom side of the chas
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Table of Contents WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Format and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kit Contents . . . . . . .
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4 MioNet Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 MioNet Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Remote Access Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using MioNet Web (after registration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 5 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . .51 Media Server Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced. . . . . . . . . . .87 System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Network Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Storage Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Media Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Users Tab . . .
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day period st
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at register.wdc.com. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 2
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Overview 1 Congratulations on your purchase of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system with a space-saving footprint. This system is equipped with WD drives using WD GreenPower™ technology for efficient cooling and power saving. The multi-level RAID support and high-speed interfaces deliver high performance for small offices or home users and is ideal for backing up and sharing files over the Internet. This user manual provides step-by-step inst
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Kit Contents WD ShareSpace with four Drive mounting rails or two drives (only included with two-drive systems) Installation CD with Quick Install Guide AC adapter Ethernet cable application software and power cords and user manual Accessories Visit shopwd.com (U.S. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, additional hard drives, and drive mounting rails for this product. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. OVERVIEW - 4
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL System Requirements For optimum performance, the following system and network requirements are recommended. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Macintosh, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Client computer � E
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the bottom of the device. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your operating system and version. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: System View 1 Power button 5 Power port 2 LED indicators 6 Reset button 3
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL LED Indicators The LED (light-emitting diode) indicators on the device provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network connection. The LEDs on the system indicate the following: Indicator Color State Description and icon Green Steady System is powered up (connected to the power supply and turned on) and Power ready for use. Off System is not powered on Flashing � System is booting � System is restoring to factory default � System is
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL USB Backup Button The USB backup button allows you to back up data from a USB drive to the device or from the device to a USB drive. The USB backup feature only works on the front USB port (port 1). See “USB Auto Backup Feature” on page 60 for detailed instructions. Ports Component Icon Description USB port 1 Connects to a USB drive. Note: This port has an auto-backup feature that makes it possible to automatically create backups of digital files from a USB drive
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace Basic Setup 2 Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to a small home/office network. 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network switch port. 3. Connect the end of the adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the device. 4. Plug the AC ada
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network You can easily find your WD ShareSpace on the local area network (LAN). Follow the appropriate procedure below: � Windows 2000/XP/Vista on page 10 � Rally (Windows Vista) on page 11 � Macintosh Leopard on page 20 � Macintosh Tiger on page 24 WD Discovery The WD Discovery application on the included CD should be installed on every PC connected to the LAN from which you intend to access your WD ShareSpace. Windows 2000/XP/Vist
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Connect screen, click Next. 6. The Application Installer screen opens, displaying a list of options. Click WD Discovery Tool. Once the WD Discovery Tool installation is complete, it will automatically launch and the WD Discovery icon will display on your desktop. 7. The WD Discovery screen appears. Click WDShareSpace in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure. 8. The login page appears. Co
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL To open the WD ShareSpace shares: 1. Right-click WDShareSpace and click Open. The Public, Private, and Download shares (default shares) display. To view the WD ShareSpace web page: 1. Right-click WDShareSpace and click View device webpage. The login page appears. (See “Accessing WD ShareSpace’s Network Storage Manager” on page 74 for information on logging in.) To create a shortcut to the WD ShareSpace: 1. Right-click WDShareSpace and click Create Shortcut. Note: Cr
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Macintosh Leopard 1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. In Finder, double-click WDShareSpace in the Shared list (if necessary, click All then double-click WDShareSpace). 3. If the connection fails, click Connect As on the WDShareSpace screen that appears. 4. On the login screen, type “admin” in both the Name and Password fields and make sure the Remember this password in my keychain check box is selected. Click Connect. 5. Double-cli
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder. 6. To make the shared drive icon permanent on your desktop, create an alias: Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder>Preferences and make sure Connected Servers is checked. (a) Double-click the item you want to alias (e.g., the Public share icon), and click one of the subfolders. (b) Click File>Make Alias. The Public share icon displays on your desktop. Macintosh Tiger 1. Turn on your compute
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WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Type “admin” in both the Name and Password fields and select the Remember this password in my keychain checkbox. Click OK. 6. Double-click WDShareSpace. 7. In the left pane, under Shared, double-click Public to display the Public subfolders (Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos). You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder. 8. The share appears as a shared drive icon on the desktop depending on your preferences. To make the sh
