How do I connect my GoFlex Home to my Mac?
Instructions
- Connect the GoFlex for Mac drive.
- Download the file Seagate GoFlex Software. mpkg.
- Extract the contents of Seagate GoFlex Software. mpkg.
- Double-click Seagate GoFlex Software. mpkg.
- Follow the steps of the installation Wizard to complete the install.
- Reboot the computer.
- DOWNLOAD.
Can’t connect to GoFlex home?
First, make sure the GoFlex Home is connected directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. If you have the drive connected in a switch or a hub, try connecting the drive directly into the router instead. Also, make sure you have both lights on and solid on the front of the drive.
How do I access my GoFlex drive?
Secure access can also be opened to computers and iOS/Android tablets and smartphones over the Internet.
- Connect the GoFlex Home drive dock to the Wi-Fi router by using the provided Ethernet cable.
- Pop the GoFlex hard drive into the GoFlex drive dock and plug the power supply into the drive dock and the wall outlet.
Does Seagate work with Mac?
Newer Seagate and LaCie branded external drives come preformatted with the exFAT file system, which allows it to be used on both Mac and Windows without reformatting the drive.
What is a Free Agent Go Flex?
The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity, but this is no ordinary external drive. Use the included USB 3.0 Adapter or upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable.
How to install GoFlex software on a Mac?
Connect the GoFlex for Mac drive. Download the file Seagate GoFlex Software.mpkg.zip to your MacOS computer. Extract the contents of Seagate GoFlex Software.mpkg.zip to root of the GoFlex drive. Double-click Seagate GoFlex Software.mpkg.zip to start the installation. Follow the steps of the installation Wizard to complete the install.
Is there a USB 3.0 driver for GoFlex?
The paragon driver software you downloaded only works with goflex usb connected external hard drives, not network drives. 3.06.2010 cable for use with goflex desktop hard drives upgrade the interface on your goflex desk external drive to usb 3.0 with this goflex desk desktop adapter.
What kind of software does Seagate use for GoFlex?
Original software for MacOS that was loaded on the GoFlex for Mac, GoFlex Desk for Mac, or GoFlex Pro for Mac drive, including the driver for the capacity lights (for GoFlex Desk for Mac only) and Seagate Diagnostics. The Seagate Drive Settings application for MacOS is included on the GoFlex for Mac series of drives.
Do you need a Seagate Thunderbolt adapter for GoFlex?
SeaTools – Quick diagnostic tool that checks the health of your drive. The Seagate Thunderbolt adapter driver is only needed if you are using 3TB or 4TB drives with the Thunderbolt adapter and plan to change drives with other GoFlex adapters (such as USB or FireWire).