This is a NAS (network attached storage) device that can also be used as a DAS (direct attached storage) device. If you want to make use of both, please make sure to follow the instructions below.
Install a hard drive
Connect the ETHERNET cable (Do NOT connect the USB 3.0 cable)
Connect the power cord and turn on the device
Use your computer and open the web browser to login to http://myFantec.com
Enter the MAC Address of your unit (printed on the bottom label)
Click on the “Settings” icon (far right)
Input the default username: admin
Input the default password: admin (we highly recommend that you change the default username and password after finishing these steps)
Hover over the “System Settings” icon (2nd from left) and click Maintain from the dropdown menu
Click on the Disk tab (far left)
Click Format
You will be asked to click OK three times
Click OK three times
You will see a “Format Successful” message