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Seagate FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter STDSA10G-RK (White)
Brand | Seagate |
Color | White |
Hardware Interface | USB, Ethernet |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
About this item
- File sharing at its simplest with a clean, web-based interface.
- Access files from any networked PC or Mac computer in your home.
- After service activation, access and share files with friends, over the internet no special software required.
- Enables friends to upload content as well, creating a comprehensive share space.
- Appears as a local drive whether in the home or accessed through the internet, for simple drag-and-drop access.
- Includes Pogoplug Internet file sharing service - no subscription or additional fees required.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.35 x 1.5 x 3.39 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
ASIN | B002MRRU6G |
Item model number | STDSA10G-RK |
Customer Reviews |
3.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #646,679 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #175,189 in Televisions & Video Products |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 15, 2009 |
Manufacturer | SEAGATE |
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Product Description
Product Description
The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter allows you to share your digital life with anyone, anywhere. Centralize your files to a single location and access them with any networked computer in your home. Create a shared space for your friends to download content you designate and to upload their own content.The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter is a compact dock which allows FreeAgent Go portable drives and most USB storage devices to be shared on your local network or accessed remotely via the internet, after service activation. The FreeAgent Go drive simply slides into the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter, making it easy to remove when you want to take the drive with you while on-the-go. All other USB storage devices plug into one of the two rear-mounted or one side-mounted USB ports. The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter simultaneously supports up to four storage devices, so you will never have to worry about running out of storage space. Simply plug in two cables (Ethernet and power) and visit the web activation page to activate and automatically configure the network adapter. Once activated, you can access all your files with a clean, web-based interface. The same interface is used to view files from any networked computer in your home and outside of the home when accessing files remotely. The user interface displays all the files on all of the drives you have connected to the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter, along with all of the files shared with you by other FreeAgent DockStar network adapter owners.You can easily navigate the user interface with thumbnail or list views, search by file name or filter by media type. The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter also appears like a local drive on your computer, so that you can easily navigate and drag-and-drop files just like a folder on your desktop.
From the Manufacturer
The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter allows you to share your digital life with anyone, anywhere. Dock a FreeAgent Go drive or connect a USB storage device to the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter and your content will be accessible by any networked computer in your home. Following service activation, access content on your FreeAgent DockStar network adapter remotely through a clean web-based interface and invite friends to view your files or upload theirs. Simply type in their email addresses and they will receive an email linked to the folders you chose to share with them through your FreeAgent DockStar network adapter. Integrate with your favorite social media sites and keep your friends in the loop with easy-to-publish RSS feeds.
Highlights
- File sharing at its simplest with a clean, modern web-based interface.
- Access files from any networked PC or Mac in your home.
- Activate service and access and share files with friends, over the internet — no special software required.
- Enables friends to upload content as well, creating a comprehensive share space.
- Appears as a local drive whether in the home or accessed through the internet, for simple drag-and-drop access.
- Dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive or connect up to three USB storage devices.
- Send pictures straight from your iPhone® to the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter.
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
Weight: 1.11 lbs (0.50 kg) Box Specs Dimensions: 7.00 in L x 5.25 in W x 2.25 in H (177.80 L x 133.35 W x 57.15 H mm)
Weight: 1.08 lbs. (0.49 kg) Inside the Box DockStar
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
1-Year Warranty
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Customers like the ease of setup and value of the docking station. For example, they mention it's simple via web interface and easy to connect. That said, some complain about the speed. Opinions are mixed on performance and quality.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the electronic device docking station. For example, they mention the web interface is simple to use, the printed instructions are easy to follow, and it's easy to connect. Some appreciate the convenience and the lack of learning curve. Overall, most are happy with the ease and functionality of the product.
"...It was very easy to setup and it worked right out of the box...." Read more
"...It was, however, easy to set up and it actually worked right out of the box...." Read more
"The Seagate FreeAgent DockStar was easy to set up. There are few steps and it works exactly as the product specifies...." Read more
"...is very well designed hardware/software/networking wise, almost nothing to configure. I had fun playing with it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the docking station. They say it's the best value for the money, it'll never cost you anything, and it'd be an affordable way to learn Linux system administration.
"...It's inexpensive, it doesn't require that I keep more than one computer occupied while saving to a shared drive, and, while not super-fast, it works..." Read more
"...Overall, it's worth the money if you don't want to spend too much on a NAS device." Read more
"...It is free and doesn't cost anything just takes some program installations and signing up for an account...." Read more
"...It may also be an affordable way to learn Linux system administration." Read more
Customers like the encryption of the docking station. They say it allows them to share files on their home network and over the web. They also appreciate the shared storage in their local network.
"...Pros:1. Shared storage in your local network.2. Possibility to share certain files over the web.3...." Read more
"PROs:This device does allow you to share files on your home network and over the internet...." Read more
"Great adapter as it supports Winows File Sharing / SMB (Samba)..." Read more
"...there is one HUGE HUGE flaw with this device, it transmits files without any encryption which I think should make it worthless to anyone who cares..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the docking station. Some mention that it all works well, until they reboot their router. However, others say that it does not work as advertised, does not operate as expected, and does not connect to the network.
"...It was very easy to setup and it worked right out of the box...." Read more
"...Kind of a pain. Also didn't work on my Ipod Touch. Guess what I really need is a plain vanilla for my Seagate drive. Sending this thing back." Read more
"...It was, however, easy to set up and it actually worked right out of the box...." Read more
"...After that, the unit has been working consistently. However, it can be extremely slow at times to open files, expand folders, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the docking station. Some mention it's a great product, an awesome NAS device, and a very useful gadget. However, others say that it'll be a total waste of money.
"...I will start by saying this device is very well designed hardware/software/networking wise, almost nothing to configure. I had fun playing with it...." Read more
"...Extensible, add more services/utilities like sftpd for file transfers over WAN/internetrefer [...]" Read more
"...The dockstar is the problem. That it why the dockstar is so cheap. Also the dockstar is always hot...." Read more
"...For the money paid ($30 in my case) it's a very useful gadget. Worked out of the box in both Win XP Pro 64 bit and Win 7 Pro 32 bit...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the speed of the docking station. They mention that the transfer rates are slow, the dockstar is slow, and hot. The admin pages take a while to load, and the performance is not great. Some customers also say that it has trouble uploading files and that you need an internet connection to access files or to make any configurations.
"...played with it for awhile but, so far I have noticed that transfer rates are slow...." Read more
"...-Potential subscription fees down the road-Slower than expected when accessing files remotely" Read more
"...network drive, I suddenly noticed that I was experiencing random slow-downs in my normally reliable Comcast-provided internet connection and..." Read more
"...PC's connected to the local network to easily and quickly browse folders and files very quickly...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the security of the docking station. They mention that the product has poor security, and files are transmitted unencrypted. Customers also say that the web-server is not secure, and the drive was unstable while attached to the dock.
"...This is not as robust as Windows Explorer; the window only shows 20-25 lines discouraging drilling down to search for files...." Read more
"...Call me paranoid but a company that releases a product with such poor security to start with probably won't know or care much about how to do..." Read more
"...I did just this. It came back up. But the drive was unstable while attached to the dockstar...." Read more
"...3. The security is not good enough for sensitive data. Be warned!4. Turning on SSL makes file access extremely slow." Read more
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Like many of the other reviewers, I was surprised that there was virtually no documentation. It was very easy to setup and it worked right out of the box. However, I was surprised that I had to go to the Pogoplug website to activate and configure it. Like others, I am concerned about how secure this arrangement is. Even though I don't intend to access my drive from the internet, it seems that the only way to configure it is to do it from this website. I would feel better if there was a way to configure it without accessing it from the internet. Also, a note of caution: make sure you type https when typing in the web address. If you don't, you'll be typing in your password over a non-secured connection! I can't believe their web site allows this.
The Pogoplug service is free for the first year, but there is a charge after that. However, it appears that you can still configure the Dockstar from the website even if you don't pay for the Pogoplug service. Here's how to use the device on your private network without using the Pogoplug service and software:
1. Register the Dockstar with the strongest password you can come up with. Remember that during the first year, your files are accessible on the internet if someone can crack your password.
2. Log into the Pogoplug site and click on Settings in the upper right corner. Then click on the WFS (Windows File Sharing) link on the left side. Click the "Change workgroup" link, and enter the workgroup name that you use on your network. Then set the drive to "Read and write" and sign out.
3. On your computer, click on your network and refresh the list to display all the devices on your internal network. You should find a new device with a nonsense name. This will be your Dockstar drive. You can map it to a drive letter if you like. Now you can use your drive like any other shared drive on the network, without installing the special Pogoplug software. The only time you should have to log back into the website is if you change your workgroup name (so don't lose that password!)
Note that there is no way to restrict the drive to certain users on your network. It will be available to everyone. If you want to store anything private, download TrueCrypt and learn how to use it (probably not a bad idea anyway, since the drive is portable!)
For my purpose the device works fine and I am happy with it. Before you buy the device, you should evaluate whether it will meet the purpose you have in mind.
UPDATE: After writing my review, I ended up returning the Dockstar. I learned that you cannot even eject the drive from the Dockstar without logging into the website and doing it from there. Also, I learned that there are now routers that have a USB port and allow you to share a drive on your home network that way. That approach seems closer to what I want to do, without the hassle and security concerns.
At first I was disappointed to see that there was almost no documentation. I'm not a computer geek and I need complete directions. It was, however, easy to set up and it actually worked right out of the box. I wasn't real happy learning that there is a charge after the first year of Pogoplug service and you must sign up for the service even if you don't plan to use it over the internet. How lame is that!
Since the Dockstar is still new to me I guess I can't be too critical until I have played with it for awhile but, so far I have noticed that transfer rates are slow. In addition, it will often, without any reason that I can see, loose it's connection to my network. I'm beginning to think that the Iomega iConnect wireless data station might have been a better choice for me.