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Connect the SC101 to Your Network
1. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to your network and to the back of the
SC101. Be sure your network is running. DHCP must be available in the
network. DHCP is usually enabled on home networks by default.
2. Plug in the power adapter to a power source and connect the other end to the
SC101. View the front panel to verify that the green power light is on and that
the yellow network light is on.
B) Install the SC101 Software
1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into your PC. If this screen does
not appear, run Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install Software.
2. Click Check for Updates and proceed according to the prompts. The
software checks to see if the SC101 is on your network. You can install the
software even if the unit is not yet on your network. If Windows logo
certification warnings appear, click Continue to proceed.
Note: This software must be installed on each PC
that will access the Storage Central Node.
Follow the New Hardware Found prompts to
complete the installation of several software
driver components. You will see the Storage
Central Manager utility icon on your desktop.
3. Run the Storage Central Manager, which can
check for updates. Click Next to proceed, and.
follow the prompts to check for and install additional product updates.
After the additional product updates process
completes, you will see the Storage Central
Manager configuration mode selection screen.
C) Allocate Storage for Each
PC That Will Use the SC101
1. Use the Storage Central Manager Wizard Setup option. Click Next to
proceed.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to allocate storage for this PC, setting the size,
name, password, and sharing options.
When the wizard is complete, this PC will now have a new drive available
that you will see in the Windows Explorer with the drive letter Windows
assigned.
Note: If you enable sharing, each computer on the network that will share the
drive must have the SC101 software installed.
3. Verify that you can copy files to and from you new SC101 drive.
4. Repeat these steps for each PC that will use the SC101 drives.
Refer to the manual for instructions on how to use advanced features such as
mirroring.
Note: The SC101 formats hard disks differently than a PC does. Do not
swap hard disks between a SC101 and a PC: the data will be unreadable.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
Always restart your network in this sequence:
1. Turn off and unplug the modem, turn off the router, shut off the SC101, and
shut down the computers.
2. Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait about 2 minutes.
3. Turn on the router. Wait about 1 minute.
4. Turn on the SC101.
5. Turn on the computers.
Check the status lights to verify correct operation.
When powered on, the SC101 power light will be on. When connected to an
operational Ethernet network, the Ethernet status light will be lit. The label on the
SC101 back panel identifies these status lights.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After completing the Smart Wizard
configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and
use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Hard Drive Not Included
A hard drive is not included with this NETGEAR product. You are solely responsible for
the selection, purchase and installation of your own hard drive. By using this NETGEAR
product, you understand and agree that (i) NETGEAR is not warranting your hard drive or
its contents; and (ii) NETGEAR is not responsible under any circumstances for any
damage to or loss of contents that results from the misuse of any hard drive with the
NETGEAR product, regardless of the cause of such damage or loss.
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telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support
centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.
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