Western Digital WD ShareSpace User Manual

WD ShareSpace

Network Storage System

User Guide

™

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 chassis; to
ensure proper ventilation and reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

7. Operate this product only from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.

9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

10.Never push objects of any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.

11.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

(a) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

(b) If liquid has been spilled on the product.

(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

(d) If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment
may result in damage and require extensive work by a qualified technician to the product to
normal condition.

(e) If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged.

(f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

12.In accordance with workstation regulation standards, do not place this device in
the visual field of the user due to the glossy front of the case.

WARNING! The WD ShareSpace uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. There is
danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Table of Contents

WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Registering Your WD Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Format and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

WD ShareSpace File Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Pre-installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Recording Your WD Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

System View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

USB Backup Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Kensington Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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2 WD ShareSpace Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Step 1: Connect WD ShareSpace to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 2: Access WD ShareSpace on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Backing Up Computers on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . 23

WD Anywhere Backup Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Important Installation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configuring WD Anywhere Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4 Using Time Machine™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Setting up Time Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Starting a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Restoring Backed-up Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Deleting the Entire Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5 MioNet Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

MioNet Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Remote Access Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using MioNet Web (after registration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos . . . . .65

Media Servers Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Media Types Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Media Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Media Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

iTunes with WD ShareSpace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup . . . . . . . . . . 76

Sharing Data on a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

USB Auto Backup Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

8 Using WD Discovery (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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WD Discovery Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Mapping a Network Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Browse Network Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Desktop Shortcut Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Turning Identify LED On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Automatically Updating WD Discovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

9 Network Storage Manager: Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Configuring WD ShareSpace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

WD ShareSpace’s Network Storage Manager Features . . . . . . . . . 94

User Interface Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Basic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

10 Network Storage Manager: Advanced Mode . . . .108

System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Network Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Storage Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Media Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Users Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

11 Download Manager: Downloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Downloader Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

User Interface Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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HTTP/FTP Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

CTorrent Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

12 Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

ESD precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Environmental Compliance (China). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

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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 email 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 starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD
technical support. email support is free for the entire warranty period and our
extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new
features and services, remember to register your product online at
https://www.wdc.com/register.

Accessing Online Support

Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:

• Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.

• Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special

offers.

• Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA

Status, and Data Recovery Information.

• Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.

• Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.

Contacting WD Technical Support

When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.

North America

English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861

(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/[phone]

Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong [phone]

Europe (toll free)*

Europe
Middle East

Africa

00800 ASK4
WDEU

(00800

27549338)

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]

Asia Pacific

India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)

011 26384700 (Pilot Line)

Indonesia [phone]

Japan 00 531 650442

Korea [phone]
Malaysia [phone]/1 800 88 1908/[phone]
Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Singapore [phone]/[phone]/+65

62430496

Taiwan [phone]/[phone]

* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland,

Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

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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.

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Overview

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 installation instructions and other important
information regarding your WD product. Translated versions and updates to this user
manual can be downloaded from http://products.wdc.com/updates. For more
information and news about this product visit our website at www.wdc.com.

Format and Configuration

WD ShareSpace is preformatted for maximum reliability as a RAID 5 volume (for four­drive systems) or for maximum capacity as a single large, spanned volume (for two­drive systems). In RAID 5, one quarter of the capacity is used to store parity
information needed to restore data in the event of a drive failure.

In a spanned volume, the capacity is equal to the total of all drives in the volume. To
access the maximum capacity using four drives on this device, the RAID
configuration must be reset to either RAID 0 or Span. For more information on how to
set up RAID, see “Manage RAID” on page 136.

WD ShareSpace File Storage

You can access and store content on WD ShareSpace via network shares. Shares
are folders that can be used to organize and store files on your
WD ShareSpace. Shares can be shared with everyone (public) or with selected
users on your network (private).

The device comes preconfigured with three shares:

• Public—created automatically after initial setup

• Shared Music - folder for storing music files you want to share with other users.

• Shared Pictures - folder for storing image files you want to share with other users.

• Shared Videos - for storing video files you want to share with other users.

Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders.
Disruption of media sharing could result. These are the default folders for
the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. For more information
on how to use Twonky media, see “How to Play/Stream Video, Music &
Photos” on page 65. For more information on how to use the iTunes
service, see “iTunes with WD ShareSpace” on page 74.

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• Download—for saving files using Downloader (see “Download Manager:
Downloader” on page 164).

• Configuration—this is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login
page. It is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified.

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Specifications

Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection

Internal hard drives Up to four WD 3.5-inch SATA hard drives

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External USB storage file

NTFS, FAT/FAT32; HFS+J

systems supported

Supported protocols HTTP, HTTPS, CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP

I/O ports • Three USB 2.0 ports (one front for file backup, two rear for USB

device expansion)

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Supported clients

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

®

®

• Windows Vista™

• Windows

• Windows Server

®

7

®

2003

• Windows Server 2008
(latest service packs required)

•Mac OS® X® Tiger

®

• Mac OS X Leopard®

• Mac OSX Snow Leopard™

Physical dimensions • Width: 6.30 in (160.1 mm)

• Height: 7.73 in (196.2 mm)

• Length: 7.84 in (199.18mm)

• Weight: 5.28 lb (2.4 kg)

Power specifications • Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

• Power supply 19V DC, 5A

Environmental • Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F)

• Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to 149 °F)

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WD ShareSpace with four
or two drives

AC adapter
and power cords

Ethernet cable

Drive mounting rails
(only included with two-drive systems)

Installation CD with
application software
and user manual

Quick Install Guide

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.

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, we recommend that
you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Mac OS X, go to
the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the

Start menu and select Windows Update.

Client computer

• Ethernet connection (network adapter)

• Operating system

• Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/Windows
Server 2008.

• Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard

• Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and later on Windows platforms
supported by this product, Safari 2.0 and later on Mac platforms supported by
this product, Firefox 2.0 and later on supported Windows and Mac platforms)

• Adobe Flash ActiveX 9 or higher (required for WD Discovery™)

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Local network

• Router/switch (Gigabit required to maximize performance)

Wide Area Network

• Broadband Internet connection required for remote access using MioNet

Pre-installation

Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for
maximum efficiency. Place the device in a site that is:

• Near a grounded power outlet

• Clean and dust free

• On a stable surface free from vibration

• Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat

• Secluded from electromagnetic fields from electrical devices such as air
conditioners, radio, TV transmitters.

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:

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1 Power button 5 Power port

2 LED indicators 6 Reset button

3 USB backup button 7 Ethernet port

4 USB port 1 (Auto-backup) 8 USB ports 2 and 3

9

Kensington

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security slot

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Power Button

Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to

power, which may take up to three minutes. During this time, do not press
the power button.

The power button turns the device on or off. To turn on the device, press the power
button and hold down until the LED flashes once, and then release. The LED remains
off (up to 30 seconds) as the device powers up. Holding the button down for four
seconds powers off the device.

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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
and icon

Power

Hard drives Green Random

Ethernet
(front)

Color State Description

Green Steady System is powered up (connected to the power supply and turned on) and

Off System is not powered on

Flashing • System is booting

flashing

Steady • Hard drive is ready for use

Amber Steady • Hard drive error

Green/
Amber

Green/
Amber

Green On Network link is detected

Flashing • System detects a foreign hard drive with pre-existing data

Off • Hard drive is not present

Off No network connection

ready for use.

• System is restoring to factory default

• System is configuring RAID

• User volume is not available

Hard drive is in use

• Hard drive is installed

• Hard drive is not properly installed

Flashing Transmit or receive activity

System
identification
/error

USB backup Green Steady • A USB storage device is connected to the front USB port

Ethernet
(rear)

Blue On System identification is active

Off System identification is disabled

Red Flashing Critical condition

• RAID system is rebuilding

• Restoring configuration settings

• System initialize operation in progress

Flashing • One flash per second—system is formatting a USB drive

• One flash per second (backup)—USB device to WD ShareSpace

• Two flashes per second (backup)—WD ShareSpace to USB device

Off • System initialize operation completed

Orange Flashing • Network is connecting

•Link activity

Green Steady Network is connected

Flashing Network connection is active

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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 76 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 to the device and vice­versa.

USB ports 2 and 3 Connects to a USB drive.

Ethernet port Connects the device to a local network.

Power port Connects the device to an AC adapter and the power

outlet.

Reset Button

The reset button restores machine name, network mode/IP address, and admin
password to default factory settings without erasing shared folders and volumes. For
more information on how to reset the system, see “Resetting the WD ShareSpace”
on page 182.

Kensington Hardware Features

Security Slot

For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot, which supports a
standard Kensington security cable. For more information on the Kensington security
slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com.

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WD ShareSpace Basic Setup

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. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network switch port.

2. Connect the end of the adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the device.

3. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. After approximately 30 seconds, the unit powers up automatically as indicated by a steady green LED illuminated on the power button.

Important: Wait for the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up (approximately three

minutes) before configuring the device.

To power down the device, press and hold down the power button for at least
four seconds.

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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

• “Using WD Discovery (Windows only)” on page 12.

• “Using Windows Network and Sharing Center” on page 14.

Mac OS X

• “Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard” on page 18

• “Mac OS X Tiger” on page 20

Using WD Discovery (Windows only)

Note: 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.

1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.

2. Insert the software-installing CD into the CD or DVD ROM drive.

Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you must install the utilities manually. Click Start and
then (My) Computer. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click Setup.exe.

3. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe, and then click Allow.

4. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen.

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5. If you have connected the WD ShareSpace properly as shown in the Connect screen on page 13, 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 automatically launches and the WD Discovery icon displays on your desktop.

7. The WD Discovery screen appears. Click WDShareSpace in the Network Drives Found list and click Configure.

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8. The login screen appears. Continue device setup by following the instructions for “Setting Up the Device for the First Time” on page 89.

Using Windows Network and Sharing Center

Windows Vista and Windows 7 offer an alternative to WD Discovery for easy setup
and mapping of the WD ShareSpace.

1. For Windows Vista/Windows 7, click Start>Computer>Network.

2. Right-click WDShareSpace in the Network and Sharing center and select Install from the drop-down menu.

Note: The WDShareSpace media icon on the desktop opens the Twonky user interface. For

information on how to use Twonky media, see “Media Server” on page 150.

The Found New Hardware screen displays.

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3. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended).

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4. Click Yes, always search online (recommended).

Windows starts searching for the driver. Depending on your system setup, it may
take a minute or so to locate the driver.

5. When installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Click Close.

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A WDShareSpace icon displays next to WDShareSpace, and an Open option
displays in the drop-down menu.

To open the WD ShareSpace shares:

1. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Open from the drop-down menu.

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2. To view the contents, enter your username and password (“admin” is the default for both) and click OK. The Public, Configuration, and Download shares (default shares) display.

To create a desktop shortcut to the WD:

Right-click WDShareSpace and select Create Shortcut from the drop-down
menu.

To view the WD ShareSpace web page:

Right-click WDShareSpace and select View device webpage from the drop­down menu. The login page appears.

Note: (See “Accessing WD ShareSpace’s Network Storage Manager” on page 92 for information
on logging in.)

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To view the properties of the WD ShareSpace:

1. Right-click WDShareSpace and select Properties from the drop-down menu.

The WDShareSpace Properties screen displays.

2. Click OK to close the screen.

Mac OS X Leopard/Snow 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. On the login page, 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.

The Configuration, Download, and Public folders display.

Note: Configuration is a read-only share containing only a Help file and the login page.

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4. Double-click the Public icon to display the subfolders: Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos.

You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder.

5. If you want to make the shared drive icon permanent on your desktop, create an alias. Following are two ways to do that:

Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder>Preferences and make sure Connected Servers is
checked.

• Click the item you wish to alias (e.g., Public share icon) and hold down the
mouse button. Hold down the Cmd and Option keys simultaneously and
drag the item to where you want the alias to appear. Instead of moving the
original item, this creates an alias at the new location.

• Double-click the item you want to alias (e.g., the Public share icon), and then
click File>Make Alias.

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The shared drive icon displays on your desktop.

Mac OS X Tiger

1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.

2. Open Finder. Click Network and then double-click the WDShareSpace icon.

3. 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.

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4. Make sure that Public is highlighted in the Select the volumes to mount list, and then click OK.

5. Double-click the Public icon that is now on your desktop to display three shared subfolders. You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder.

6. If you want to make the shared drive icon permanent on the desktop, create an alias. Following are two ways to create to do that:

Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder>Preferences and make sure Connected Servers is
checked.

• Click the item you wish to alias and hold down the mouse button. Hold down
the Cmd and Option keys simultaneously and drag the item to where you
want the alias to appear. Instead of moving the original item, this creates an
alias at the new location.

• Double-click the item you want to alias (e.g., the Public share icon), and then

click File>Make Alias.

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The Public share icon displays on your desktop.

Congratulations!

Your WD ShareSpace is now ready for use and is accessible as a drive letter in My
Computer (Windows) or a shared drive icon on the desktop (Mac). You can now
drag and drop files into your WD ShareSpace and move files from your
WD ShareSpace to any computer in your network that has been set up according to
the instructions above.

This user manual contains information and instructions for all other basic and
advanced WD ShareSpace device management functions, including:

• Backing up your computer (see “Backing Up Computers on a Network” on page

23)

• Accessing WD ShareSpace from a remote computer (see “MioNet Remote
Access” on page 55)

• Playing and streaming media (see “How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos”
on page 65)

• Using iTunes service (see “iTunes with WD ShareSpace” on page 74)

• Connecting a USB drive for additional storage and file exchange (see “External
USB Drive Sharing & Backup” on page 76.)

• Configuring the WD ShareSpace device and network settings. You can:

- Set email or window alerts

- Change the administrator password

- Perform firmware upgrades

- Restore system to factory defaults

- Configure RAID

- Manage file share preferences

- Set the backup destination folder

- Set disk quotas

- Set a share folder for users

- Add, modify, and delete users and groups, and change all user and group permissions

(read/write, read only, no access) to shares/folders and USB storage devices (see
“Network Storage Manager: Basics” on page 87 and “Network Storage Manager:
Advanced Mode” on page 108).

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Backing Up Computers on a Network

WD Anywhere Backup Overview

WD Anywhere Backup software is a quick, easy, and secure way to back up all the
computers in your network. Your WD ShareSpace Installation CD comes with five
licenses for WD Anywhere Backup—each one enabling you to activate a single PC
or Mac for continuous backup. Select the files you want to back up, and then set the
WD ShareSpace and forget it; every time you save a change it’s automatically
backed up.

Important Installation Notes

• Install on each computer: You must use the Installation CD to install WD
Anywhere Backup on each computer in your network.

• Connect to the LAN and power on first: You must have your WD
ShareSpace connected to your local area network and powered on before you
install WD Anywhere Backup software. This will ensure that the WD Anywhere
Backup recognizes your WD ShareSpace and will install as the full software
version instead of the 30 Day trial version.

• Windows laptop users: When you are travelling, your laptop files will not be
backed up. If you want to have your files automatically backed up upon
reconnection with your home network, you must set your password and username
on your laptop and your WD ShareSpace to be the same. Otherwise, on a
Windows system, you will have to log in to your WD ShareSpace every time you
reconnect to your home network before WD Anywhere Backup will begin to back
up your files.

Windows

1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.

2. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you must install the utilities manually. Click Start and
then Computer (Windows Vista/Windows 7) or My Computer (Windows 2000/XP). Right-click
the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click Setup.exe.

3. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run setup.exe and then click Allow.

4. Click Accept in the Terms of Agreement screen.

5. If you have connected the device properly as shown in the Connect screen on page 13, click Next.

6. Click WD Anywhere Backup.

Note: It may take a minute or two for the next screen to display.

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7. Select your preferred language from the list and click OK.

8. Close all other open applications, and then click Next to continue.

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9. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click I Agree to continue.

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After WD Anywhere Backup has finished installing, click Finish to begin using
WD Anywhere Backup.

The WD Anywhere Backup Configuration screen appears.

Note: The WD Anywhere Backup icon now appears on your desktop, and WD Anywhere Backup
is listed in Program Files.

10.Continue with “One-Click Backup” on page 28 or “Creating a Customized Backup Plan” on page 32.

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