Once connected successfully, drive configuration proved slow, with many “please wait” screens on the PC between steps. I’m still not sure precisely what the issue was, but it gave me a bad first impression. However, it took half an hour of restarting my router, restarting the GoFlex, then eventually changing the DHCP settings on my router before the Seagate Dashboard software would recognise the drive. The bundled CD installs Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software. Software setup is simple in concept, but can be rather complex in execution. As we were focussing on storage, I didn’t test the print functionality: success will vary based on your printer’s make and model. Alternatively, connect a compatible printer to that USB port and print remotely from any computer on your network. The GoFlex includes a single USB port to which you can connect further external storage. It’s slightly more complex than something totally all-in-one, but I can’t see a way to get things wrong: the drive only fits in the dock one way, and snaps obviously into place. Physical setup is simple – connect Ethernet and power cables to the dock, plug in the drive, and press the power button. Seagate’s GoFlex Home is a single-drive NAS unit separated into a ‘dock’ and removable drive, allowing you to upgrade your storage capacity in future.
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