Freecom Technologies FSG-3 User Manual
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Freecom™ Storage Gateway (FSG-3).
The FSG-3 provides central network storage or Network Attached Storage (NAS)
and a secure connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet
through an external modem.
If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing basics, refer to Appendix B,
"Networks and Routing Basics", to become more familiar with the terminology
and procedures used in this manual.
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www.freecom.com
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Table of Contents
User manual
General Information .......................................................................................... page 4
Precautionary measures ..................................................................................... page 5
Chapter 1:
Getting to know your FSG-3 .............................................................................. page 8
Chapter 2:
Before you begin ................................................................................................ page 12
Chapter 3:
How to Install ..................................................................................................... page 21
Chapter 4:
Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant ................................................. page 22
Chapter 5:
Configuration ..................................................................................... page 26
Chapter 6:
Configuration options explained ...................................................... page 34
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Chapter 7:
Accessing the FSG-3 from Windows .................................................. page 58
Chapter 8:
Accessing FSG-3 Data from other OSes ............................................. page 59
Chapter 9:
Attaching external USB devices ......................................................... page 61
Chapter 10:
Attaching external S-ATA devices ..................................................... page 65
Chapter 11:
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. page 66
Appendix ............................................................................................................. page 73
Technical specifications ...................................................................................... page 83
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General Information
Contents of the box
Please check the contents of the box; the following items should be included:
• Freecom FSG-3 drive
• Power adapter
• Network cable (UTP)
• Footstand
• Wall mount
• CD-ROM with manual, driver and application software
• Quick Install Guide
• Warranty card + envelope
• Safety manual
Technical Support
For help with any technical issues, visit us on the Web at www.freecom.com or
at www.openfsg.com, a site dedicated to this product. The Web sites include an
extensive knowledge base, answers to frequently asked questions, firmware
and manual downloads and a means for submitting technical questions or bugs
online. You can also contact Freecom support for more help.
Freecom on the net
The FSG-3 and other Freecom products including documentation, drivers, and
other information can be found on a World Wide Web home page that you can
access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.freecom.com. A
connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or
Firefox are required.
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General Information
Related Publications
There is a lot of information available on the internet that can help you achieve
what you want. In this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents
for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the
architecture and operation of the Internet. The RFC documents outline and
define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The documents
are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed
at many other sites worldwide.
For more information about address assignment, refer to the IETF documents
RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for
Management of IP Address Space.
For more information about IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP
Network Address Translator (NAT).
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or
reliability, Freecom reserves the right to make changes to the products described
in this document without notice. Freecom does not assume any liability that may
occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described
herein.
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Trademarks
Freecom is a trademark of Freecom Technologies GmbH.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective holders.
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System Requirements
The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure
trouble-free operation.
Hardware Requirements
In order to use the Freecom FSG-3, following components are needed:
• Intel Pentium II 233MHz or higher
• 64MB RAM or higher
• CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software
• LAN
• Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver/software
updates and downloads
Software Requirements
• Windows 98 SE
• Windows Me
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows NT
• MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
• MacOS X
• Linux Kernel 2.2 or higher
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Precautionary measures
Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom FSG-3 functions properly, please take note of the
following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty
and damage the FSG-3.
• Do not drop the Freecom FSG-3 or expose it to other kinds of sudden
mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard
drive.
• Do not use the Freecom FSG-3 when the ambient temperature is below 10°C
or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom FSG-3 is moved from a cool environment to a warmer
environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation
within the drive enclosure, which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the FSG-3. When liquids are spilled and get
in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the
drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not use the FSG-3 in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure may
damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the FSG-3.
• Opening the FSG-3 will void the warranty.
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Chapter 1: Getting to know your FSG-3
This chapter describes the lights and mechanical layout of the FSG-3.
1.1 FSG-3 connectors, LEDs and buttons
The FSG-3 Front panel
The front panel consists of:
1. Power on
2. Power on LED
3. LED ring
4. USB host port type A front 1
5. USB LED
6. USB host port type A front 2
7. USB unplug button
8. SATA LED
9. WAN LED
10. WLAN LED
1./2.
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The FSG-3 Back panel
The back panel consists of:
1. WLAN antenna connector
2. Fan inlet
3. 12 V DC power jack
4. eSATA connector
5. Hardware reset button
6. WAN port
7. LAN ports 1, 2 and 3
8. USB host port type A back 1
9. USB host port type A back 2
10. Kensington lock
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 10.
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4. 8. 9.
1.2 Possible Connections with your FSG-3
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1.3 LED configuration
Booting
Redboot: Power LED on
Linux boot: Power LED blinking
Linux finished booting: Power LED OFF / EL Ring ON
1.4 Front Panel LEDs
Power LED (POWER) (Sync Button LED)
Steady blue: System boot-up OK
Ritmic or erratic Flashing blue: System is under boot-up
OFF: No Activity
EL Ring LED
On: Normal operation
Erratic flashing blue: HD activity
OFF: No power / activity
S-ATA LED
Steady blue: S-ATA device connected
OFF: No connection / Error
WAN LED
Steady blue: WAN connected
OFF: No connection / Error
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WLAN LED (For WLAN versions)
Steady blue: Link is active
OFF: Inactive
1.5 Back Panel LEDs
Green LAN LED: (LAN 1,2,3)
Steady green: Link is active
Erratic flashing: Transmit or receive data
OFF: No connection / error
Yellow LAN LED: (LAN 1,2,3)
Steady yellow: Fast Ethernet (100 MB/s)
Erratic flashing: Possible collisions and the network
OFF: 10 MB/s Ethernet
Green WAN LED:
Steady green: Link is active
Erratic flashing: Transmit or receive data
OFF: No connection / error
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Yellow WAN LED:
Steady yellow: Fast Ethernet (100 MB/s)
Erratic flashing: Possible collisions and the network
OFF: 10 MB/s Ethernet
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Chapter 2: Before you begin
This chapter describes how to prepare your computer network to connect to the
FSG-3 and to the internet.
2.1 Preparing Your Computers to connect to the FSG-3
To connect to the FSG-3, each computer on your network must have TCP/IP
(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) installed and selected as its
networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in
your PC, then TCP/IP is probably already installed as well.
2.2 Configuring Windows 98 SE, and Me to work with the FSG-3
To be able to use your network and your FSG-3, you will need to install TCP/IP
manually and configure TCP/IP on each networked computer. Before starting,
locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation
process.
2.2.1Installing the required Network Components
To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
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The Network window will show you a list of installed components:
Before you begin
You must have an Ethernet adapter (NIC), the TCP/IP protocol and the Client for
Microsoft Networks installed. You do not have to remove any other network
components shown in the Network components window.
To install an Ethernet adapter (NIC):
a. Click the Add button.
b. Select Adapter, and then click Add.
c. Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click
OK.
To install TCP/IP:
a. Click the Add button.
b. Select Protocol, and then click Add.
c. Select Microsoft.
d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.
To install the Client for Microsoft Networks:
a. Click the Add button.
b. Select Client, and then click Add.
c. Select Microsoft.
d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
2.2.2Assign your TCP/IP configuration by DHCP
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After the TCP/IP protocol is installed, each computer must be assigned specific
information to be able to contact other devices on the network. The FSG-3 is preconfigured to give this information automatically to all computers attached to
its LAN ports. The computers can obtain this information from the internal DHCP
server of the FSG-3. To use DHCP with the recommended default addresses,
follow these steps:
1. Start the FSG-3 and wait for it to boot. The EL ring will be on when booting
is finished. This can take up to 30 seconds. Connect all computers to the LAN
ports of the FSG-3.
2. On each attached computer, open the Network control panel (refer to the
previous section) and select the Configuration tab.
3. From the network components list, select TCP/IP->(your Ethernet adapter)
and click Properties.
4. In the IP Address tab, select "Obtain an IP address automatically".
5. Select the Gateway tab.
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6. If any gateways are shown, remove them.
7. Click OK.
8. Restart the PC.
Repeat steps 2 through 8 for each computer on your network.
2.2.3 Selecting Internet Access Method
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Internet Options icon.
3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually" or "I want to
connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next.
4. Select "I want to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next.
5. Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next.
6. Proceed to the end of the Wizard.
2.2.4 Verifying TCP/IP Properties
After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP
configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.
2. Type "winipcfg", and then click OK.
The winipcfg program lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway.
3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.
The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values
below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that FREECOM recommends:
• The IP address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254
• The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
• The default gateway is 192.168.1.1
2.3 Configuring Windows XP, NT or 2000 to work with the
FSG-3
To be able to use your network and your FSG-3, you might need to install TCP/
IP manually and configure TCP/IP on each networked computer. Before starting,
locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation
process.
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2.3.1 Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
You must have an Ethernet adapter (NIC), the TCP/IP protocol and the Client for
Microsoft Networks installed. You do not have to remove any other network
components shown in the Network components window.
If you need to install the adapter, please look at the instruction supplied with
your adapter how to install the device.
To install or verify the other components:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings (not always
required), and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. (Can also be called
the Network Connections or Connect To icon)
3. If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for a
Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry.
4. Select the general tab
5. Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’ and ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’
are present. If not, select Install and add them.
6. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, click Properties, and verify that "Obtain an
IP address automatically" is selected.
7. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.
8. Make sure your computer is connected to the FSG-3 and verify the TCP/IP
properties. (See below). If you are experiencing problems, you can restart
your computer.
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2.3.2 Verifying TCP/IP Properties
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To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run
window opens.
2. Type cmd and then click OK.
A command window opens
3. Type ipconfig /all
Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and should match the values
below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that FREECOM recommends:
• The IP address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254
• The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
• The default gateway is 192.168.1.1
4. Type exit
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2.4 MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the
Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to
use DHCP.
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.
The TCP/IP Control Panel opens:
2. From the "Connect via" box, select your Macintosh’s Ethernet interface.
3. From the "Configure" box, select Using DHCP Server. You can leave the DHCP
Client ID box empty.
4. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.
5. Repeat this for each Macintosh on your network.
2.5 MacOS X
Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the
Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to
use DHCP.
1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, then Network.
2. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list.
3. If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the TCP/IP tab.
4. Click Save.
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2.5.1 Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh)
After your Macintosh is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP
configuration by returning to the TCP/IP Control Panel. From the Apple menu,
select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.
The panel is updated to show your settings, which should match the values
below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that FREECOM recommends:
• The IP Address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254
• The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
• The Router address is 192.168.1.1
If you see different values, restart your Macintosh or you may need to switch the
"Configure" setting to a different option, then back again to "Using DHCP
Server".
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2.6 Getting on the internet
If you do not have an internet account yet, but you require access to the internet,
you will need to contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user
Internet access account. You can use both DSL or cable connections. You will
require a separate modem for your type of Internet access. These modems are
usually gotten with your internet connection from your ISP. You can then
connect the WAN port of the FSG-3 directly to the modem. To install the FSG-3
you will need some information from your ISP. Please make sure you have this
information on hand. How to setup your internet account in your FSG-3 is
described in more detail further in this manual.
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2.7 Internet configuration information
For a single-user Internet account, your ISP supplies TCP/IP configuration information (such as IP address, subnet mask and default gateway) and VPI and VCI
multiplexing information. Your ISP may also provide other login information,
such as User Name and Password, in the case where the PPPoE or PPPoA protocol
is required. With a typical account, much of the configuration information is
dynamically assigned when your PC is first booted up while connected to the ISP,
and you do not need to know that dynamic information.
In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your FSG3 takes the place of the single computer, and you need to configure it with the
TCP/IP information that the single computer would normally use. When the
FSG’s WAN port is connected to the modem, the FSG-3 appears to be a single
computer to the ISP. The gateway then allows the computers on the local
network to use a single user account to access the Internet through the
broadband modem. The method used by the FSG-3 to accomplish this is called
Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading.
2.7.1 Login Protocols
Some ISPs require a special login protocol, in which you must enter a login name
and password in order to access the Internet. If you already log in to your Internet
account by running a program such as WinPOET or EnterNet, then your account
uses PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
When you configure your FSG-3, you will need to enter your login name and
password in the FSG’s configuration menus. After your network and FSG-3 are
configured, the FSG-3 will perform the login task when needed, and you will no
longer need to run the login program from your PC. It is not necessary to
uninstall the login program.
2.7.2 Account Information
Unless these items are dynamically assigned by the ISP, your ISP should give you
the following basic information for your account:
• An IP address and subnet mask
• A gateway IP address, which is the address of the ISP’s router
• One or more domain name server (DNS) IP addresses
• Host name and domain suffix
For example, your account’s full server names may look like this:
mail.xxx.yyy.com
In this example, the domain suffix is xxx . yyy . com.
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If any of these items are dynamically supplied by the ISP, your gateway
automatically acquires them. If an ISP technician configured your computer
during the installation of the broadband modem, or if you configured it using
instructions provided by your ISP, you need to copy configuration information
from your computer’s Network TCP/IP Properties window (or Macintosh TCP/IP
Control Panel) before reconfiguring your computer for use with the FSG-3. These
procedures are described next.
2.7.3 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows)
If you were using your computer directly attached to your modem to access the
internet, you may need to collect configuration information from your computer so that you can use this information when you configure the FSG-3. If your
ISP provided this information to you on paper or provides the configuration data
dynamically, you do not require this information.
To get the information you need to configure the FSG-3 for Internet access:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays
a list of installed components.
3. Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box
opens.
4. Select the IP Address tab. If an IP address and subnet mask are shown, write
down the information. Now click on "Obtain an IP address automatically".
If no address is present, your account uses a dynamically-assigned IP address
and you do not need any more information. Please close the dialog and
continue installing your computer and FSG-3.
5. Select the Gateway tab. If an IP address appears under Installed Gateways,
write down the address. This is the ISP’s gateway address. Select the address
and then click Remove to remove the gateway address.
6. Select the DNS Configuration tab. If any DNS server addresses are shown,
write down the addresses. If any information appears in the Host or Domain
information box, write it down. Click Disable DNS.
7. Click OK to save your changes and close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. You
are returned to the Network window.
8. Click OK.
9. Reboot your PC at the prompt. You may also be prompted to insert your
Windows CD.
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2.7.4 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh)
If you were using your computer directly attached to your modem to access the
internet, you may need to collect configuration information from your computer so that you can use this information when you configure the FSG-3. If your
ISP provided this information to you on paper or provides the configuration data
dynamically, you do not require this information. To get the information you
need to configure the gateway for Internet access:
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. The TCP/IP Control
Panel opens, which displays a list of configuration settings. If the "Configure"
setting is "Using DHCP Server", your account uses a dynamically-assigned IP
address and you do not need any more information. Please close the dialog
and continue installing your computer and FSG-3.
2. If an IP address and subnet mask are shown, write down the information.
3. If an IP address appears under Router address, write down the address. This
is the ISP’s gateway address.
4. If any Name Server addresses are shown, write down the addresses. These are
your ISP’s DNS addresses.
5. If any information appears in the Search domains information box, write it
down.
6. Change the "Configure" setting to "Using DHCP Server".
7. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2.8 Restarting the Network
Once you’ve setup your computers to work with the FSG-3, you must reset the
network for the devices to be able to communicate correctly.
1. Turn off the FSG-3 if it was on, and then turn it on again and wait for the FSG3 to restart (This can take up to 30 seconds).
2. Restart any computer connected to the FSG-3.
2.9 Ready for Configuration
After configuring all of your PCs for TCP/IP networking and connecting them to
the local network of your FSG-3, you are ready to access and configure the FSG-3.
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Chapter 3: How to Install
3.1 Hardware Installation
Setup of the FSG-3 is performed using the following steps:
1. Plug the FSG’s power cord into a power outlet.
2. Switch on DHCP on the PC, a DHCP server is automatically on on the FSG-3
3. Connect the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the rear of
FSG-3 into one of the LAN ports (1,2 or 3).
4. Connect the other end of the cable directly to the PC.
5. Check the LINK/ACT light on the UTP port you have connected on the FSG-3.
If it is lit, then your FSG-3 is connected properly.
3.2 Install from the Application CD
1. Insert the Manual & Application CD into your CD drive. The Freecom start
menu opens:
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In case the software does not open automatically, please click on "Start" in
the main directory of the CD.
2. Click on
tion.
3. Please run FSG Assistant or use an internet browser and browse to http://fsg/
for further configuration or immediate use
4. The guest account is open to anyone and can immediately be used or setup
from the FSG Assistant.
5. The admin account can be used to configure the FSG-3. Username "
Password "
"Install Software""Install Software"
"Install Software" and select
"Install Software""Install Software"
adminadmin
admin"
adminadmin
"FSG Assistant""FSG Assistant"
"FSG Assistant" to begin the installa-
"FSG Assistant""FSG Assistant"
adminadmin
admin"
adminadmin
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Chapter 4: Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant
Please make sure you have you have setup your network as described in the
"Before you begin" chapter.
The Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant helps you to find any FSG-3 in your
network. When run, it shows you all the FSGs available in your network and helps
you to install them as print servers or network folders. You can also configure
basic settings with the FSG Assistant and easily find the configuration website.
The FSG Assistant works on Windows OS only. All functions of the FSG Assistant
can also be done manually. Please look at the "Configuration" chapter for more
information.
4.1 How to start the FSG Assistant
Please insert the CD you found in the box of the FSG-3. It contains much valuable
software including the FSG Assistant. Once inserted, the CD should start a menu
automatically. If this is not the case, please run through the following steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. The left view should show you folders. If not please click on the folder button
located in the button bar.
3. Select "My Computer" and click on the CD player you placed the CD in.
4. Click on "Install Software -> FSG Assistant".
4.2 FSG Assistant functions
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The default password and login for the FSG-3 is "admin". With the Freecom
Storage Gateway Assistant you can:
4.2.1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom Storage Gateway
Assign IP address, subnet mask, FSG-3 device name and workgroup name. You
have to enter your admin password to apply changes.
4.2.2 Setup the DSL account on your Freecom Storage Gateway
A browser window will open where you can enter the login data for your DSL
connection (admin login required).
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4.2.3 Browse available folders on your Freecom Storage Gateway
After logging in as a user or the admin, an Explorer window will open showing
all available folders on the FSG-3. When logging in as a user, only folders with
permission for this user will be shown. The administrator has permissions for all
folders on the FSG-3.
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4.2.4 Add a new printer
A USB printer connected to the FSG-3 will be configured on the PC connected to
FSG-3.
Attention: Each PC must be configured separately to get printer
access!
4.2.5 Start recovery procedure
This procedure can reset and repair an FSG-3 to factory default settings if you
cannot access your FSG-3 anymore. Your user data will not be deleted!
Follow these steps to perform the recovery:
a) Enable recovery mode by clicking on "Start recovery procedure" in the
Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant.
b) Shutdown the FSG-3 by using the "Shutdown" option in the configuration.
c) Disconnect the AC adapter from the FSG-3.
d) Use a bent paper-clip to press the "Reset" button. The "Reset" button can be
found below the connector for the AC adapter.
e) While keeping the "Reset" button pressed, connect the AC adapter again.
f) Release the "Reset" button.
g) PWR button LED is on which indicates that the recovery mode is enabled.
During recovery, the LEDs on the device will be blinking.
h) The recovery is finished when the LEDs stop blinking and the PWR button LED
is off.
i) In the Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant, click on OK when the recovery is
finished.
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Note: After recovery, all user data is still available on the FSG-3.
To avoid problems, the administrator should backup all user data
and format the hard disk. If an old configuration file was saved
before, the administrator should load this configuration and
afterwards copy the individual user data back to its folders.
4.2.6 Search again for available Freecom Storage Gateway devices
Click here to search again for your FSG-3 if it was not detected. Make sure you
have setup your network as described in the "Before you begin" chapter and
make sure all the cables are properly attached.
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Chapter 5: Configuration
This chapter explains all the configuration settings of the FSG-3. For most the
default settings should work.
To configure the FSG-3, your computer needs to be connected
directly to a LAN port of the FSG-3. DHCP must be enabled in the
TCP/IP settings of the PC! For more information, you
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5.1 How to reach the configuration menu
There are several methods of reaching the configuration screen. First, as
described in the "Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant" chapter, you can easily
find and configure the machine using the Freecom Storage Gateway Assistant.
Second, you can use a browser to go to the online configuration pages. Please
make sure your PC is set to DHCP and connected to one of the three LAN ports.
You can use a standard web browser such as Firefox or Internet Explorer to go
to the FSG-3 configuration pages. The FSG-3 is located on
http://192.168.1.1
Please type the above IP address into the browser address window and press
enter. You can also type
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//FSG_NAME
(Factory default is //FSG)
in the browser address window and you will be brought to the FSG-3 frontpage
as well. Click on the configuration button and you will be asked for a username
and password. The standard administrator is:
Administrator username:
admin
Administrator password:
admin
Be carefull, the username and password are CaSe SeNsAtIvE. This means
"Admin" is someone else then "admin". Please change the factory default
password as soon as possible!
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