#Seagate dockstar as a nas install#

If you install the optional Pogoplug client software you can map the DockStar storage to a local drive on your PC. You simply plug in the power adapter, mount the drive in the DockStar's slot, plug in an Ethernet cable and, once you've registered with the Pogoplug service, you're good to go you can now securely access the FreeAgent Go storage from any Web browser anywhere on the Internet. Like the Pogoplug, the DockStar (which also provides a three-port USB hub) turns its attached storage, the FreeAgent Go drive, into an Internet accessible storage system. The Go Dock+ is only $19.99 but for an extra and measly $60 (total price, $79.99) you can get the DockStar which has the Pogoplug technology embedded. While you can just plug it into your computer using the supplied USB cable, you can also get a dock for the drive, either the Go Dock or the Go Dock+ (the Go Dock+ is also a three-port USB 2.0 hub).

#Seagate dockstar as a nas portable#

Is it just me or do you also think that SalesForce makes a horrible support platform?Īnyway, as a portable storage device, the FreeAgent is way cool. I also notice the Seagate uses SalesForce for its customer service. Seagate appears to use much the same approach to customer service as SAP, which is to say bureaucratic and counterintuitive. This is irritating enough without having to deal with Seagate's labyrinthine Web site to make the request.

#Seagate dockstar as a nas serial number#

This is a good idea but, I presume, due to export restrictions, you have to apply to Seagate Technical Support and supply the serial number of your drive and your address to get this version.

#Seagate dockstar as a nas update#

They offer power management (you can set how long to wait before entering power-saving mode) and, using the Seagate Manager application, you can schedule automatic backups and use the drive to synchronize two computers.Ī recently released update of the Seagate Manager adds a new feature: Encrypted folders. Jade.The FreeAgent Go part of the system is a slim (5.12'h by 3.15'w by 0.83'd and weigh just 0.35lb), elegantly styled USB 2.0 drive available in capacities ranging from 250GB ($89.99) to 1TB ($229.99). I like tinkering around but in the end I just want it to work without having to take a look at it again, or maybe look at it in a year or so. ceid file instead of the drama of maybe bricking my unit and configuring LED's to work and a lot of other stuff. Or should I just stick to the #2 method of editing the. Sudo mount -t smbfs -o user=username,pass=password //.x/share /folder/to/mount/to So my question really is this, if I install linux ARM can Iġ) Keep the same NTFS format of my drives? or will I have to use another format?Ģ) Be able to allow access to only one Windows based laptop and another linux mint old laptop, I mentioned earlierģ) Would I be able to mount the GoFlex NET in the linux mint laptop at startup using authentication(user/pass) as mentioned in #2 using some code like thisĬode: Select all sudo apt-get install smbfs The only drawback of using #2 is that all my files will be accessible over my network to all users. I am considering continuing using it and to just have the GoFlex NET to store files in #2. I am currently using an old laptop running linux mint to run plex media server and download stuff. Maximum, maybe run plex media server on it (my movies do not require transcoding) and maybe PlexConnect for my AppleTV2. (I don't want to use transmission to download stuff to the HDD's) or use it as an SQL server. My requirement is this, I want to store all my movies on the HDD's.

ceid file and bypass pogpplug software and just access my files on my network

I have been doing some R&D.ġ) install linux ARMĢ) Use a. While waiting in anticipation for the unit. I have ordered my GoFlex NET and should receive it shortly. I hope I do not step on any toes with my questions/query(s).