Page 2 - User Manual
WD Essential ™ NetCenter Network Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is grant...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS – i Table of Contents 1 Introduction NetCenter in Your Network—The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Getting Started Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements . . . . ....
Page 4 - Troubleshooting
TABLE OF CONTENTS – ii Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Drive Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 8 Troubleshooting 9 Appendix Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Introduction; NetCenter in Your Network—The Basics; Congratulations on purchasing the WD Essential
INTRODUCTION – 1 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Introduction NetCenter in Your Network—The Basics Congratulations on purchasing the WD Essential ™ NetCenter ™ network hard drive. Now you can share pictures, video, music, files, and even printers in your small office or home on PCs and Macs. It’s Easy! Follow...
Page 6 - Getting Started; Kit Contents
GETTING STARTED – 2 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Getting Started This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your NetCenter. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com . Kit Contents NetCenter...
Page 7 - System Requirements; Hardware; Updating Your Operating System
GETTING STARTED – 3 NETCENTER USER MANUAL System Requirements Hardware Available 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch, or hub port) 10 MB of available disk space CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Software Print Server Print server compatible USB printer. Visit the WD knowl...
Page 8 - Recording Your WD Product Information
GETTING STARTED – 4 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the large label on the back panel. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your operating system and version....
Page 9 - Setting Up the NetCenter; NetCenter Front and Rear View
SETTING UP THE NETCENTER – 5 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Setting Up the NetCenter This section contains instructions for positioning, connecting, and powering up the NetCenter drive. NetCenter Front and Rear View Power button —Turns the NetCenter on or off Power button light —Indicates drive activity....
Page 10 - Removing the Stands; the stand snaps off of the drive.
SETTING UP THE NETCENTER – 6 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Removing the Stands 1. With the NetCenter powered off, disconnect all cables.2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface.3. With both hands, gently pull the ends of a stand and bend them towards each other until the stand snaps off ...
Page 11 - Connecting the NetCenter; Powering up the Drive; power button glows a steady blue.
CONNECTING THE NETCENTER – 7 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Connecting the NetCenter 1. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.2. Connect the other end of the adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the back of the unit. 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located...
Page 12 - Resetting the NetCenter; Short Reset; Long reset should be used under special circumstances only.; Connecting a USB Printer to the NetCenter
CONNECTING THE NETCENTER – 8 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Resetting the NetCenter The reset button is recessed and requires the use of a fine-tipped stylus or the tip of a paper clip to press. Two types of reset modes are available: long reset or short reset. Short Reset Press the reset button momentarily ...
Page 13 - Connecting a USB External Drive to the NetCenter; tion, “NetCenter Initial Setup” on page 10.
CONNECTING THE NETCENTER – 9 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Connecting a USB External Drive to the NetCenter 1. Connect and power on the USB external drive.2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the external drive.3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on the NetCenter. 4. Initial...
Page 14 - NetCenter Initial Setup; the NetCenter menu. Click; Install NetCenter Easylink
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 10 NETCENTER USER MANUAL NetCenter Initial Setup This section contains instructions to get your NetCenter quickly set up and running on either Windows or Macintosh computers. Windows 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program autoruns and displays the...
Page 15 - Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click; I accept the terms of the; to choose program destination location.; Install; to begin installation.
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 11 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 3. Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click I accept the terms of the license agreement , then Next . 4. Click Next to choose program destination location. 5. Click Install to begin installation.
Page 16 - Finish; to continue with initial setup (if you wish, click; Create a shortcut on my
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 12 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 6. Click Finish to continue with initial setup (if you wish, click Create a shortcut on my Desktop ). 7. EasyLink scans the local network for a NetCenter connected to your network. When EasyLink locates your NetCenter(s), click on the NetCenter you ...
Page 17 - Click Yes
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 13 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 8. Click the NetCenter check box to automatically assign a drive letter to the Shared Folders shared folder. Click Next. 9. Click Yes to create a desktop shortcut. 10. Congratulations! NetCenter installation is now complete. Click Close to begin usi...
Page 18 - Settings - Initial Setup; Read the terms of the license agreement and if you
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 14 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Settings - Initial Setup 1. Initial Setup - Welcome . Click Next . 2. Step 1 - End User License Agreement. Read the terms of the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click Accept , then click Continue . 3. Step 2 - Set Password . Click in ...
Page 19 - Change the current date and time as well as the time zone; Next; Enter your user name and password set in step 2 above. Click; Advanced Setup; and follow the steps under refer to “NetCenter
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 15 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 4. Step 3 - Set Date and Time. Change the current date and time as well as the time zone region, country, and city using the drop-down lists in each field if necessary. Click Next when complete. 5. Enter your user name and password set in step 2 abo...
Page 20 - Macintosh; installation CD icon. Click; WD Easylink; accept the terms, click; I Accept
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 16 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Macintosh 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If necessary, double-click the installation CD icon. Click WD Easylink . 2. The end user license agreement (EULA) displays. Read the license agreement and if you accept the terms, click...
Page 21 - Connect; or; OK; Double-click on the Shared
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 17 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 4. One of the following screens appears. Shared Folders is selected by default. Click Connect ( OS X 10.1, 10.3, and 10.4 ) or OK ( OS X 10.2 only ) . 5. Leave the user name and password fields blank, removing any default text. Click OK . 6. Congrat...
Page 22 - Initial NetCenter Configuration
NETCENTER INITIAL SETUP – 18 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Initial NetCenter Configuration 1. Click Configure in the EasyLink screen (see step 3 above) to set advanced options for your NetCenter. 2. Initial Setup-Welcome . Click Next . 3. Step 1-End User License Agreement. Read the license agreement and if ...
Page 23 - Using EasyLink; Connecting to a NetCenter Shared Folder; button and point to; Programs; double-click the EasyLink shortcut on the desktop or the; created, click the box next to the shared folder then click; Important
USING EASYLINK – 19 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Using EasyLink Connecting to a NetCenter Shared Folder Windows 1. Click the Start button and point to Programs --> WD NetCenter EasyLink . Click NetCenter EasyLink ( or, double-click the EasyLink shortcut on the desktop or the EasyLink icon on the system ...
Page 24 - to create a desktop shortcut.
USING EASYLINK – 20 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 4. Click Yes to create a desktop shortcut. 5. Double-click on the mapped shared folder’s network drive icon on the desktop or in My Computer. Now, simply drag and drop files from your local network computer into the mapped shared folder. Macintosh 1. On the ...
Page 25 - Configuring NetCenter
USING EASYLINK – 21 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Configuring NetCenter Windows 1. Click the Start button and point to Programs --> WD NetCenter EasyLink . Click NetCenter EasyLink ( or, double-click the EasyLink shortcut on the desktop or the EasyLink icon on the system tray). Note: Once EasyLink is ins...
Page 26 - Enter your NetCenter user name and password, then click; . Refer to “NetCenter; Opening the NetCenter; and click; Open
USING EASYLINK – 22 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Macintosh 1. On the Go menu, click Applications . Double-click the WD EasyLink icon. 2. The EasyLink window appears. Click Configure. 3. Enter your NetCenter user name and password, then click OK . Refer to “NetCenter Manager” on page 24 for details on how t...
Page 27 - Managing the NetCenter; Manage; details on how to set up advanced settings.; Exit EasyLink; Right-click the EasyLink system tray icon and click; Exit; . This closes EasyLink and
USING EASYLINK – 23 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Managing the NetCenter 1. Right-click the EasyLink system tray icon, point to NetCenter and click Manage . 2. The NetCenter Manager interface displays. Refer to “NetCenter Manager” on page 24 for details on how to set up advanced settings. Exit EasyLink 1. R...
Page 28 - NetCenter Manager; Start; Settings
NETCENTER MANAGER – 24 NETCENTER USER MANUAL NetCenter Manager This section explains how to configure the NetCenter using the NetCenter Manager interface options. 1. Click the Start button and point to Programs --> WD NetCenter EasyLink . Click NetCenter EasyLink ( or, double-click the EasyLink s...
Page 29 - System Summary; Enter your user name and password, then click; . The System Summary screen displays current NetCenter
NETCENTER MANAGER – 25 NETCENTER USER MANUAL System Summary 1. Enter your user name and password, then click OK . 2. Click System Summary . The System Summary screen displays current NetCenter configuration settings, including user name, device name, firmware version, existing shared folders, connec...
Page 30 - General Setup; . The General Setup screen appears, displaying the following
NETCENTER MANAGER – 26 NETCENTER USER MANUAL General Setup 1. Click General Setup . The General Setup screen appears, displaying the following information and options.
Page 31 - Update User Name and Password; and; Update Language Settings; Click on your preferred language in the
NETCENTER MANAGER – 27 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Update User Name and Password 1. Click Update User Name and Password . 2. Click in the User Name and Password fields to type in the new user name and password. Confirm the password in the Confirm Password field, then click Update . Update Language Setting...
Page 32 - Update Date/Time Settings
NETCENTER MANAGER – 28 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Update Date/Time Settings 1. Click Update Date/Time Settings . 2. Click in the lists next to the Current Date and Current Time fields to select the correct date and time. Confirm that the date/time settings are correct, then click Update . Update Device/W...
Page 33 - Obtain Network Address; in the LAN Protocol list, then click; . You can now view the network address in the General Setup
NETCENTER MANAGER – 29 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Obtain Network Address This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard. Obtain a Network Address Automatically 1. Click Obt...
Page 34 - If you know how to manually configure a network, click
NETCENTER MANAGER – 30 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Manual Network Address Configuration The NetCenter provides automatic assignment of TCP/IP addresses through Dynamic host configuration protocol client (DHCP). You can change these assignments manually using the Obtain Network Address wizard. 1. Click Obt...
Page 35 - value if it is not the address of your router. Click
NETCENTER MANAGER – 31 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 5. Step 3-Gateway . The gateway address is the location of your router. Only change this value if it is not the address of your router. Click Next. 6. Click Finish . 7. Click Back to General Setup . You can now view the network address in the General Setu...
Page 36 - Go to; Upgrade Firmware; to navigate; Upgrade; Firmware progress screen displays.
NETCENTER MANAGER – 32 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to support.wdc.com and click Downloads. You will need to download the current NetCenter firmware file to your desktop or local folder to upgrade the firmware. 1. Click Upgrade Firmware . 2. Type in the path to the file containing the f...
Page 37 - File Sharing; through the network by name and access type.; Add a Shared Folder; . Type in the name of the shared folder in the
NETCENTER MANAGER – 33 NETCENTER USER MANUAL File Sharing 1. Click File Sharing . The File Sharing screen appears, listing the shared folders accessible through the network by name and access type. Add a Shared Folder 1. Click Add a Shared Folder. 2. Click Begin Wizard . 3. Step 1-Create Shared Fold...
Page 39 - Rename a Shared Folder; list, click the shared folder to be renamed.; Remove a Shared Folder; list, click the shared folder to be removed. Click
NETCENTER MANAGER – 35 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Rename a Shared Folder Note: Renaming a shared folder erases the drive mappings. You will need to remap the drive after renaming it. 1. Click Rename a Shared Folder. 2. In the Current Shared Folder Name list, click the shared folder to be renamed. 3. In t...
Page 40 - Update Security Settings
NETCENTER MANAGER – 36 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Update Security Settings 1. Click Update Security Settings. 2. In the Shared Folder Name list, click the shared folder to be updated. 3. Click CIFS or NFS depending on which file system you wish to use. 4. CIFS: To place security on the shared folder, cli...
Page 41 - Printer Sharing
NETCENTER MANAGER – 37 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Printer Sharing 1. Click Printer Sharing . The screen displays the printer(s) attached to the NetCenter. 2. Click Apply . 3. Follow the printer driver installation instructions for Windows or Mac below. Windows The following printer sharing instructions a...
Page 42 - Click the network printer option, then click; Click the “+” next to WORKGROUP and NETCENTER. Click on the printer
NETCENTER MANAGER – 38 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 3. Click the network printer option, then click Next . 4. Click Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next) . This may take a few minutes. Click Next . 5. Click the “+” next to WORKGROUP and NETCENTER. Click on ...
Page 43 - Click on the manufacturer and model number of your printer. Click; and browse to your printer driver.; Yes; to use your NetCenter printer as the default printer.
NETCENTER MANAGER – 39 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 7. Click on the manufacturer and model number of your printer. Click Next . Note: Insert your printer driver disk if your printer make and/or model is not listed. In this case, click Have Disk and browse to your printer driver. 8. Click Yes , then Next to...
Page 44 - NetCenter network printer.
NETCENTER MANAGER – 40 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 9. Click Finish to close the Add Printer wizard. Printers and Faxes now displays the NetCenter network printer. Important: Turn your printer off and back on after installing the printer drivers.
Page 45 - in the list on top of the screen. Click on the
NETCENTER MANAGER – 41 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Macintosh 1. On the Apple menu, click System Preferences . 2. Click Print & Fax . 3. Click Set Up Printers . 4. Click Add . 5. If necessary, click Windows Printing in the list on top of the screen. Click on the NetCenter then click Add .
Page 46 - Enter your user name and password, then click
NETCENTER MANAGER – 42 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 6. Enter your user name and password, then click OK . 7. Click on the USB printer, then click Add . Note: You may need to insert your printer driver disk depending on the printer make and model. 8. Your printer has been added to the printer list and is no...
Page 47 - Drive Management; . The Drive Management screen appears, listing volume and; View Disk Health; View Disk Health; next to
NETCENTER MANAGER – 43 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Drive Management 1. Click Drive Management . The Drive Management screen appears, listing volume and drive status. View Disk Health This section is intended for administrators or advanced users. 1. Click View Disk Health . 2. The assigned drive name (defa...
Page 48 - Create a New Volume
NETCENTER MANAGER – 44 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Create a New Volume This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard. Note: A maximum of ten volumes may be created on the N...
Page 50 - Resize a Volume; list, click on the name of the volume you wish to resize.; Resize; then click; the volume resizing process.
NETCENTER MANAGER – 46 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Resize a Volume This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific NetCenter settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard. 1. Click Resize a Volume . 2. In the Volume Name list, cli...
Page 51 - Rename a Volume; list, click the name of the volume to be changed.; Remove a Volume; list, click on the name of the volume you wish to remove.
NETCENTER MANAGER – 47 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Rename a Volume 1. Click Rename a Volume . 2. In the Volume Name list, click the name of the volume to be changed. 3. Type in the updated volume name in the New Volume Name field. Note: The new name must be less than 32 characters and not contain any punc...
Page 52 - Claim a Drive; list, click on the external drive. Type in a name for the external
NETCENTER MANAGER – 48 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Claim a Drive By factory default, the claim a drive function formats an external USB hard drive connected to the NetCenter. Note: Maximum claimed drive space supported is 500 GB. For maximum storage capacity and flexibility, connect the additional drive a...
Page 53 - Rename a Drive; list, click on the name of the drive you wish to rename.; Unclaim a Drive; Click on the drive you wish to unclaim in the
NETCENTER MANAGER – 49 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Rename a Drive 1. Click Rename a Drive . 2. In the Drive Name list, click on the name of the drive you wish to rename. 3. Type in the updated drive name in the New Drive Name field. Note: The new name must be less than 32 characters and not contain any pu...
Page 54 - Check power light; File Sharing or Drive Management?
TROUBLESHOOTING – 50 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of FAQs for your operating system, visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com . Q: Why can't EasyLink find my NetCenter? A: If you encounter one of the screens ...
Page 55 - Leave the
TROUBLESHOOTING – 51 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Internet Explorer 1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options . 2. On the Security tab, click Internet, and then click Custom Level. 3. Under Active scripting, click Enable or Prompt . 4. Click OK , then click Yes . 5. Click OK . Firefox 1. Open Firefox. 2...
Page 56 - Entire Network
TROUBLESHOOTING – 52 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Q: Why do I receive a “can’t find network resource” message when trying to map a shared folder? A: An incorrect IP address, NetCenter power cable disconnected or improperly connected, NetCenter is not on the network, or the device is not powered on, etc., c...
Page 57 - Drive
TROUBLESHOOTING – 53 NETCENTER USER MANUAL 8. Assign a drive letter to the NetCenter from the Drive list. Click Finish . Note: Click Reconnect at logon to make the NetCenter shared folder network drive icon available at all times. 9. Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. The NetC...
Page 58 - Q: What if I have forgotten or misplaced my NetCenter password?
TROUBLESHOOTING – 54 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Q: What if I have forgotten or misplaced my NetCenter password? A: Reset the NetCenter using the reset button to revert to the default password. See “Resetting the NetCenter” on page 8. Q: My printer is connected properly to the NetCenter. Why won’t it prin...
Page 59 - Appendix; Regulatory Compliance; How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems; CSA Notice; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
APPENDIX – 55 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residenti...
Page 60 - Warranty Information; Obtaining Service; for information on how; One-Year Limited Warranty
APPENDIX – 56 NETCENTER USER MANUAL Warranty Information This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Pr...
Page 61 - WD Service and Support
APPENDIX – 57 NETCENTER USER MANUAL GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Firmware incorporated into WD's NetCenter ™ Network Hard Drive includes third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL (“GPL Software”). In accordance with the GPL: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be obtained...
Page 62 - Index
NETCENTER USER MANUAL INDEX – 58 Index A Adding a shared folder 33 C CE compliance 55Claim a drive 48Compliance, regulatory 55Configuration Macintosh 22Windows 21 Connecting USB external drive 9USB printer 8 Connecting cables 7Create a new volume 44Create a new volume on an external drive 45 create ...