Getting Control Over Your Cloud Computing: What Is A Pogoplug?
Categories: Pogoplug Hardware
If you are here you may be asking just what is a Pogoplug.
The quick and easy answer is.... The Pogoplug connects your external hard drive to the Internet so you
can easily share and access your files from anywhere.
But what does that really mean?
The Pogoplug is a small device that plugs into your wall, and connects to your home router and to any external hard drive. After a very simple setup, you can share and access media and files from anywhere in or out of the home. All you need is an Internet connection!
Here is all you do.
- Plug your Pogoplug into a wall socket or power strip
- Connect your Pogoplug to your router with the supplied network cable
- Connect any external hard drive or memory stick to the USB port in your Pogoplug
- From your computer, go to my.pogoplug.com and type in your unique Pogoplug registration code
- That's it! Your drive is now online and ready to use.
The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world. There's even an iPhone application so you can always "phone home" to get your files!
Features:
- Easy to install — Installing your Pogoplug is as simple as connecting two cables, then visiting our website. No need to call your office networking guy, we'll do all the work for you!
- Full Web access — All the files from your external hard drive can be viewed or downloaded through your Web browser, with no need to download or install extra software.
- iPhone support — Access all your media from an iPhone, and even send new
pictures from your iPhone straight to your home, with a single click. - Works just like your hard drive — Your Pogoplug is accessible through Windows Explorer and Mac Finder. It's just like using a drive that is directly connected to your computer.
- Safe, simple sharing — Easily share your home videos and photos with friends and family. No uploading required!
- Add-ons — Pogoplug is getting even better all the time. Our system is expandable over the Web. Soon, your Pogoplug can connect directly to popular sites such as backup, file synchronization, photo printing and more.
- Dimensions (L x W x D): 4" x 2.5" x 2"
- Power requirements: 100-240V, 50/60HZ
- Drive connection: USB 2.0
- Network connection: Gigabit Ethernet
- Operating Systems: MS Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Mac OSX 10.5 and above (Intel based)
- Web browsers: Safari, FireFox 3, IE 7, Chrome
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