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1. Connect the LAN port of the MFS to your network,
such as to a switch or hub. Use at least a CAT5 patch
cable (max. 100 m). Or connect your computer to the
MFS directly using a crossover cable.
2. Connect the USB port on the MFS to the USB device
which is to be made accessible on the network.
Switch on the USB device.
3. Plug the included power supply unit into an empty
socket and then connect it to the MFS.
Caution: Unsuitable power supply units can cause
damage.
LED statuses
Name
State
Status
Power
On
Power supply unit is
connected
Off
Power supply unit is not
connected
Link
On
Connected to network
Off
Not connected to network
Active
Flashing
Data transfer
Off
No data transfer
USB
On
USB device is connected
and operating
Flashing
Error with connected USB
device
Off
No USB device is
connected
2. Control Center installation
Before installation, please save any open documents
you may be working on. Then close all running programs.
Insert the included CD-ROM. Usually, the CD starts
automatically. If the menu does not start automatically,
double-click the corresponding CD-ROM drive icon in My
Computer/Computer. The following window opens after
the program starts:
Select the required language.
This installation process is applicable for Windows
2000/XP/Vista.
Click Install to continue with the installation.
Click Show instructions to open the operating
instructions. Adobe Reader is required to display the PDF
fi les. If you have not yet installed Adobe Reader, you will
fi nd a free version on the enclosed driver CD.
Click Download driver to download the latest driver
from the Hama website. This allows you to check
whether drivers have now been developed for previously
unsupported systems. Click Back to return to language
selection.
When you select Install, the InstallShield Wizard is
loaded. This can take a few seconds. Please wait until the
InstallShield Wizard starts. Follow the instructions of the
installation program and end the installation by clicking
Finish. You may have to restart the operating system.
3. Network confi guration
Your network must be confi gured properly in order for the
device to function without problems. We recommend that
you use a static IP address for the MFS as using dynamic
IP addresses can cause a different confi guration to be
assigned the next time the device is used. It is possible
that shortcuts to printers and hard disks will then no
longer work. In general, there are three different
scenarios:
A.) You have an existing network with a DHCP server
This means that the IP addresses on your network are
automatically assigned and that the MFS will also
receive an appropriate confi guration.
Please note that with dynamic IP addresses, the MFS
can be assigned a different confi guration the next
time the device is used. It is possible that shortcuts to
printers and hard disks will then no longer work.
B.) You have an existing network and use static IP
addresses
Please assign a static IP address to the MFS that
works for your network. This is entered under Confi
gure server/TCP/IP and then Static IP address.
C.) You do not have a network yet
Assign static IP addresses to your computer and
the MFS.
