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Seagate FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter STDSA10G-RK (White)

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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 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.
Dock Specs Dimensions: 3.39 in L x 3.35 in W x 1.50 in D (86.00 L x 85.00 W x 38.21 D mm)
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

Customer reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars
3.2 out of 5
87 global ratings

Customers say

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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22 customers mention18 positive4 negative

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

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

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

5 customers mention4 positive1 negative

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

24 customers mention16 positive8 negative

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

19 customers mention13 positive6 negative

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

19 customers mention4 positive15 negative

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

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

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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I spent $30 and now I have full blown server. What more you can expect from $30? To be honest this is one heck of a hardware from Seagate. I care less about pogoplug. There is plethore of info available in web to trun this little plastic box into a server.So, now after spending 2-3 days figuring out everything, my dockstar is running Debian from a 4GB USB drive. I have attached two external USB driv who are shared in SAMBA, that is you can see and write on them from Windows machines in my network. The server is very happy to serve my tinyproxy, cherokee, mysql/php5 along with samba service 24/7 with just 8W! Wow!.
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