Western-digital Network hard drive Manuel d'utilisateur

SETTING UP THE NETCENTER – 6NETCENTERUSER MANUALRemoving the Stands1. With the NetCenter powered off, disconnect all cables.2. Place the drive upside

CONNECTING THE NETCENTER – 7NETCENTERUSER MANUALConnecting the NetCenter1. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.2. Connect the other end of t

CONNECTING THE NETCENTER – 8NETCENTERUSER MANUALResetting the NetCenterThe reset button is recessed and requires the use of a fine-tipped stylus or th

CONNECTING THE NETCENTER – 9NETCENTERUSER MANUALConnecting a USB External Drive to the NetCenter1. Connect and power on the USB external drive.2. Conn

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 10NETCENTERUSER MANUALNetCenter Initial SetupThis section contains instructions to get your NetCenter quickly set up and run

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 11NETCENTERUSER MANUAL3. Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click I accept the terms of the license agr

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 12NETCENTERUSER MANUAL6. Click Finish to continue with initial setup (if you wish, click Create a shortcut on my Desktop).7.

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 13NETCENTERUSER MANUAL8. Click the NetCenter check box to automatically assign a drive letter to the Shared Folders shared f

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 14NETCENTERUSER MANUALSettings - Initial Setup1. Initial Setup - Welcome. Click Next.2. Step 1 - End User License Agreement.

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 15NETCENTERUSER MANUAL4. Step 3 - Set Date and Time. Change the current date and time as well as the time zone region, count

WD Essential™NetCenter Network Hard DriveUser ManualInformation furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 16NETCENTERUSER MANUALMacintosh1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If necessary, double-click the installa

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 17NETCENTERUSER MANUAL4. One of the following screens appears. Shared Folders is selected by default. Click Connect (OS X 10

NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 18NETCENTERUSER MANUALInitial NetCenter Configuration1. Click Configure in the EasyLink screen (see step 3 above) to set adv

USING EASYLINK – 19NETCENTERUSER MANUALUsing EasyLinkConnecting to a NetCenter Shared FolderWindows1. Click the Start button and point to Programs--&g

USING EASYLINK – 20NETCENTERUSER MANUAL4. Click Yes to create a desktop shortcut.5. Double-click on the mapped shared folder’s network drive icon on t

USING EASYLINK – 21NETCENTERUSER MANUALConfiguring NetCenterWindows1. Click the Start button and point to Programs-->WD NetCenter EasyLink. Click N

USING EASYLINK – 22NETCENTERUSER MANUALMacintosh1. On the Go menu, click Applications. Double-click the WD EasyLink icon.2. The EasyLink window appear

USING EASYLINK – 23NETCENTERUSER MANUALManaging the NetCenter1. Right-click the EasyLink system tray icon, point to NetCenter and click Manage.2. The

NETCENTER MANAGER – 24NETCENTERUSER MANUALNetCenter ManagerThis section explains how to configure the NetCenter using the NetCenter Manager interface

NETCENTER MANAGER – 25NETCENTERUSER MANUALSystem Summary1. Enter your user name and password, then click OK.2. Click System Summary. The System Summar

TABLE OF CONTENTS – iTable of Contents1 IntroductionNetCenter in Your Network—The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getting

NETCENTER MANAGER – 26NETCENTERUSER MANUALGeneral Setup1. Click General Setup. The General Setup screen appears, displaying the following information

NETCENTER MANAGER – 27NETCENTERUSER MANUALUpdate User Name and Password1. Click Update User Name and Password.2. Click in the User Name and Password f

NETCENTER MANAGER – 28NETCENTERUSER MANUALUpdate Date/Time Settings1. Click Update Date/Time Settings.2. Click in the lists next to the Current Date a

NETCENTER MANAGER – 29NETCENTERUSER MANUALObtain Network AddressThis section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settin

NETCENTER MANAGER – 30NETCENTERUSER MANUALManual Network Address ConfigurationThe NetCenter provides automatic assignment of TCP/IP addresses through

NETCENTER MANAGER – 31NETCENTERUSER MANUAL5. Step 3-Gateway. The gateway address is the location of your router. Only change this value if it is not t

NETCENTER MANAGER – 32NETCENTERUSER MANUALUpgrade FirmwareGo to support.wdc.com and click Downloads. You will need to download the current NetCenter f

NETCENTER MANAGER – 33NETCENTERUSER MANUALFile Sharing1. Click File Sharing. The File Sharing screen appears, listing the shared folders accessible th

NETCENTER MANAGER – 34NETCENTERUSER MANUAL5. Step 3-Security Settings. Click CIFS or NFS depending on which file system you wish to use.6. CIFS: To pl

NETCENTER MANAGER – 35NETCENTERUSER MANUALRename a Shared FolderNote: Renaming a shared folder erases the drive mappings. You will need to remap the d

TABLE OF CONTENTS – iiPrinter Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Drive Management .

NETCENTER MANAGER – 36NETCENTERUSER MANUALUpdate Security Settings1. Click Update Security Settings.2. In the Shared Folder Name list, click the share

NETCENTER MANAGER – 37NETCENTERUSER MANUALPrinter Sharing1. Click Printer Sharing. The screen displays the printer(s) attached to the NetCenter.2. Cli

NETCENTER MANAGER – 38NETCENTERUSER MANUAL3. Click the network printer option, then click Next.4. Click Connect to this printer (or to browse for a pr

NETCENTER MANAGER – 39NETCENTERUSER MANUAL7. Click on the manufacturer and model number of your printer. Click Next.Note: Insert your printer driver d

NETCENTER MANAGER – 40NETCENTERUSER MANUAL9. Click Finish to close the Add Printer wizard. Printers and Faxes now displays the NetCenter network print

NETCENTER MANAGER – 41NETCENTERUSER MANUALMacintosh1. On the Apple menu, click System Preferences.2. Click Print & Fax.3. Click Set Up Printers.4.

NETCENTER MANAGER – 42NETCENTERUSER MANUAL6. Enter your user name and password, then click OK.7. Click on the USB printer, then click Add.Note: You ma

NETCENTER MANAGER – 43NETCENTERUSER MANUALDrive Management1. Click Drive Management. The Drive Management screen appears, listing volume and drive sta

NETCENTER MANAGER – 44NETCENTERUSER MANUALCreate a New VolumeThis section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings.

NETCENTER MANAGER – 45NETCENTERUSER MANUALCreate a New Volume on an External DriveTo create a volume on an external drive, first claim the drive. Foll

INTRODUCTION – 1NETCENTERUSER MANUALIntroductionNetCenter in Your Network—The BasicsCongratulations on purchasing the WD Essential™ NetCenter™ network

NETCENTER MANAGER – 46NETCENTERUSER MANUALResize a VolumeThis section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If

NETCENTER MANAGER – 47NETCENTERUSER MANUALRename a Volume1. Click Rename a Volume.2. In the Volume Name list, click the name of the volume to be chang

NETCENTER MANAGER – 48NETCENTERUSER MANUALClaim a DriveBy factory default, the claim a drive function formats an external USB hard drive connected to

NETCENTER MANAGER – 49NETCENTERUSER MANUALRename a Drive1. Click Rename a Drive.2. In the Drive Name list, click on the name of the drive you wish to

TROUBLESHOOTING – 50NETCENTERUSER MANUALTr o u b l e s h o o t i n gTo search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of F

TROUBLESHOOTING – 51NETCENTERUSER MANUALInternet Explorer1. On the To ol s menu, click Internet Options.2. On the Security tab, click Internet, and t

TROUBLESHOOTING – 52NETCENTERUSER MANUALQ: Why do I receive a “can’t find network resource” message when trying to map a shared folder?A: An incorrect

TROUBLESHOOTING – 53NETCENTERUSER MANUAL8. Assign a drive letter to the NetCenter from the Drive list. Click Finish.Note: Click Reconnect at logon to

TROUBLESHOOTING – 54NETCENTERUSER MANUALQ: What if I have forgotten or misplaced my NetCenter password?A: Reset the NetCenter using the reset button t

APPENDIX – 55NETCENTERUSER MANUALAppendixRegulatory ComplianceThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital dev

GETTING STARTED – 2NETCENTERUSER MANUALGetting StartedThis user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information

APPENDIX – 56NETCENTERUSER MANUALWarranty InformationThis product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel

APPENDIX – 57NETCENTERUSER MANUALGNU General Public License (“GPL”)Firmware incorporated into WD's NetCenter™ Network Hard Drive includes third p

NETCENTERUSER MANUALINDEX – 58IndexAAdding a shared folder 33CCE compliance 55Claim a drive 48Compliance, regulatory 55ConfigurationMacintosh 22Window

NETCENTERUSER MANUALINDEX – 59Obtain network address 29Obtaining service 56One-year limited warranty 56Operating system, updating 3PPowering up 7Preca

GETTING STARTED – 3NETCENTERUSER MANUALSystem RequirementsHardware Available 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hu

GETTING STARTED – 4NETCENTERUSER MANUALRecording Your WD Product InformationIn the following table, write the serial number and model number of your n

SETTING UP THE NETCENTER – 5NETCENTERUSER MANUALSetting Up the NetCenterThis section contains instructions for positioning, connecting, and powering u