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4. Managing the GoFlex Satellite™ Device GoFlex Satellite™ Settings and Preferences
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4. Using a paperclip, press and release the factory defaults button. The factory defaults button
is located on the bottom of the GoFlex Satellite device, as shown in Figure 2 on page 4.
The Satellite Name is changed back to “GoFlex Satellite” and any password you may have set
is erased. See “Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device” on page 30 or “Setting
a Password” on page 31 to reset these preferences.
You will need to reconnect to GoFlex Satellite. See “Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite™
Wireless Signal” on page 17.
Updating GoFlex Satellite™ Software
From time to time, new software is available for your GoFlex Satellite device. To check if new
software is available, go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite. If new software is
ready, it will be available from this site.
Once you download the software, follow these steps to update the GoFlex Satellite software.
1. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
2. Select Update Satellite Software.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the software.
Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device
The GoFlex Satellite device is named “GoFlex Satellite” by default. This is the network name
that appears in the wireless network list when you choose to connect to the GoFlex Satellite
device from your Wi-Fi device. This name is also know as the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
You can change this name if you prefer it to be named differently. Follow these steps to
change the GoFlex Satellite name:
1. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
2. Select Change Satellite Name.
3. Type a new name and then click Next.
4. Type the name once more to confirm the name change.
You will need to reconnect to your GoFlex Satellite device after the name has been changed.