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Wirelessly Backup Files and Folders Throughout Your Home Network
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Sep 24, 2010
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I was extremely excited to try this product with my home network since we have two Windows PCs (1 XP & 1 Windows 7), and one Mac computer. For each desktop computer, I have installed wired external backup drives. The idea of having ONE back up drive to backup all my files, photos and iTunes music seemed to be like a dream come true. Features a 1TB storage, which is equivalent to 1000GB.
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Lets start with the installation. I am using the Windows 7 PC for initial setup. First and most important, you need a Home Network, a wireless router and of course an internet connection. Enclosed in the box is a very basic "Quick Start" guide, I recommend going to the manufacturer's website and downloading the 82 page manual which gives more information. I plugged in power and Ethernet cable to my wireless router. I powered up the drive and inserted the installation CD. I named and registered my drive and added additional user accounts , one for each computer. After that was complete I had to install the software on my other Windows PC and Mac. After I installed the CD on the other PCs, a screen pops up asking to insert the username and password. It's that simple. On my Mac the installation was a little different, but I was able to easily follow the instructions and get it connected using Time Machine with no hassles. One bit of advice for Mac users, if you plan on using Time Machine to back up your files instead of using the optional Memeo Instant Backup, you need to go to Seagate Share Preferences before installing the program on the Mac. Once you are in the preferences page, enable ComputersBackup. Create a password, this password will be used to configure the program when it is installed on your Mac. This information can only be found in the downloaded Users Manual online. Luckily I read the entire manual before attempting to install the Seagate GoFlex. It did take a long, long time to backup all files and folders from all three computers, but I had no bugs or issues. Depending on how many files and folders you are having backed up, it may take all day and night. The program will just run in the background and you do not have to do anything.
The drive will automatically created three folders for each PC account, a public, personal and backup folders. The Seagate Dashboard is the centralized location for all the computer files. This only works with Windows, this is the reason I used my Windows 7 PC as the main system. On the Mac it is Seagate Share and you must use the internet to access the files. You do have the option to use the internet storage base for Windows as well if you like.
There are a few options on how you want to backup your files, I went with the automatic backup. I clicked on instant backups on my menu and the computer shows you the amount of storage that will be included in the backup. If you only what to choose certain files, you can use the advanced settings and drag which files to backup. After clicking "Start Backup", my files started backing up. Whenever I add a new file to the folder or make and changes, the Seagate GoFlex will automatically back up the new file.
Every computer in my home already has a wireless printer, so I really have no use to for the share printer option. But if you do want to use a printer wireless throughout your home network, you must attach the printer via the printer's USB cable to the Seagate GoFlex Drive.
There are many other features and options that can be used, but my primary reason for using this device is to backup the iTunes and photo files on all the computers. When you have thousands of songs and spent several hundreds of dollars on iTunes purchases for every iTunes account on each system, you want to make sure you can access your file in case something terrible happens like the internal hard drive dies. Trust me, I have had this happen to me. I always burn my photos to a CD for added protection, but this way we can share our photos from any computer.
Overall, this is extremely easy to use. I guess time will tell if the unit is reliable for retrieving backup files if your system crashes or dies. Hopefully I will not have to find that out! :-)
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The GoFlex™ Home network storage system connects to your WiFi router, allowing you to wirelessly store and access files and back up multiple PC and Mac®computers in the home. By storing files in a central location on your network, you can use one drive for all your storage and backup needs. The GoFlex Home network storage system also allows you to stream photos, movies and music to game consoles and the GoFlex TV HD media player. With a simple guided setup process and just two cable connections, the GoFlex Home network storage system installs in just minutes.
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Seagate® GoFlex™ Home
NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM
NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM
PROTECT. STORE. DO MORE.
DO MORE with your wireless Home network
Simple file storage and backup for multi-computer homes with Wi-Fi.
Highlights - Easy - Access files wirelessly when connected to a router
- Compatible - Share files with both PC and Mac®
- Flexible - Automatic and continuous backup of up to three computers on your network
Easy - Access files wirelessly when connected to a router
- Connects to your Wi-Fi router, enabling convenient, wireless access to all your files from any computer in your home
- Stream movies, photos and music to PCs, Mac® computers, game consoles and media players
- Share a USB printer with every computer on your network
- Access your files over the Internet from your favorite web browser when outside of your home
- Easy setup in minutes
Compatible - Works with both PC and Mac
- Connects to PC and Mac® ...
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