
NetDisk™ User Manual Network Direct Attached Storage / NDAS™
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Troubleshooting
General
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How do I install NetDisk ™?
NetDisk™ can be installed using either Ethernet or USB. Ethernet connection allows NetDisk™ to be used
as a Network Storage Device; USB connection allows NetDisk to be used as a high-speed external hard
drive.
To install in NDAS Mode (requires a 100 Mb / full duplex switch)
Mode switch in back of NetDisk should be set to NDAS / Ethernet, downward position, default is set
to NDAS / Ethernet. NetDisk must be powered off to change switch setting.
Connect the Power Cable and LAN Cable, from NetDisk to power and switch respectively.
Install NetDisk™ software from Installation CD down load from XIMETA website.
To install in Ethernet Mode (requires a cross-over cable which is not supplied)
Mode switch in the back of NetDisk should be set to NDAS / Ethernet, downward position, default
is set to NDAS / Ethernet. NetDisk must be powered off to change switch setting.
Connect the Power Cable and Cross-Over Cable, from NetDisk to power and Ethernet port on
computer, respectively.
Install NetDisk™ software from Installation CD down load from XIMETA website.
To install in USB 2.0 Mode
Mode switch in the back of NetDisk should be set to USB 2.0, upward position. NetDisk must be
powered off to change switch setting.
Connect the Power Cable and USB Cable, from NetDisk, to power and USB port on computer,
respectively.
Computer should automatically recognize NetDisk. For Windows ME, Linux and MAC, NetDisk
must me formatted to FAT32 or recognized file system.
When adding NetDisk to my computer, why does the "ADD" button stay gray?
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You may not have entered values correctly. The letter "O" is not used; please verify that you have used
the number "0" (zero).
I have just installed NetDisk; why is the NetDisk showing up as a red color?
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Try unplugging your NetDisk power cord, wait about 10 seconds, and plug it back in. If this doesn't
work, try restarting your computer.
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