Seagate MIRRA User Manual

STEP 1: Plug it in
PC or Mac
Connect the Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server to your network router
A. Using the Ethernet cable provided, connect your
Mirra to an open Ethernet port on your router, hub, or switch (the red cable in the illustration).
B. Plug one end of the power supply into the power jack on your Mirra and the other into an AC power source (the green cable in the illustration).
C. Press the black power button on the front of your Mirra.
D. Wait a few minutes until both the amber and green lights shine steadily and a startup tone sounds.
Now you’re ready to move on to step 2.
(Note: Please refer to the electronic Mirra Manual on the software CD if your configuration differs from the one shown here.)
Cable Modem
or DSL Access Box
A simple home or office setup with Mirra includes high speed Internet access via a cable or DSL modem, a router or hub, one or more computers, and your Mirra.
Router, Hub,
or Switch
PC or Mac
Wireless
Laptop
Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server
STEP 2: Install
Installing the Mirra software on each of your networked computers lets you sync, share, and protect all of your digital content.
A. Before you install the Mirra Windows or
Mac software, save any work open in other applications and then close those applications.
Insert the Mirra software CD in your computer’s
B.
CD-ROM drive. The Installation Wizard launches automatically.
C.
When the License Key window opens, enter your license key, located on the paper sleeve containing your Mirra software CD.
D.
Click OK.
You’re almost done. Go to step 3.
Windows:
Mac:
STEP 3: Set it up
After your computer and your Mirra have connected, the Setup Wizard helps you choose which folders to protect.
A. Personal Server name
You should choose a name for your Mirra that identifies it in the Mirra software and when you access your Mirra via the web.
B. Access password
You can create a password that restricts access to your folders by other computers on your local network that are connected to your Mirra.
C. Web access
Your free Mirra.com account lets you access the content on your Mirra from any computer via the web. It also lets you securely share specific folders with anyone you choose via Mirra.com.
D. Folders to back up
Mirra recommends a number of frequently used folders for backup. You can select folders to back up now or after you’ve completed the Setup Wizard using the tab in the Mirra application.
Now for the really easy part, step 4.
Windows:
Mac:
(To learn more about each step, click More Info on the appropriate Wizard screen.)
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