1. Introduction
System Requirements
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2)
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System Requirements
To set up and use GoFlex Home, you need:
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Home network (also called a Local Area Network, or LAN)
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Wired or wireless router with an available Ethernet port
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Internet connection for file sharing over the Web
PCs accessing GoFlex Home require:
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Pentium III 500 MHz-equivalent processor or higher
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256 MB RAM
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Windows
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XP, Windows Vista
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, or Windows 7 operating system
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Internet Explorer
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6 or later, Firefox
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2.x or later, or Chrome 4.x or later Web browser
Mac computers accessing GoFlex Home require:
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Mac OS
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X 10.4 or later operating system
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Safari
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3.1 or later Web browser
To use the remote access app for smartphones and tablets, devices require:
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Apple
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iOS
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Android™ (must support Adobe
®
AIR
®
)
GoFlex Home works with most consumer home network equipment with no special settings
required. However, if you have a business-grade router in your home, you may need to adjust
its network settings.