LaCie 301136U - Ethernet Disk Mini NAS Server User manual

LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Health and Safety Precautions 4
General Use Precautions 4
1. Introduction to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 6
1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management 7
1.2. Racking Options 8
2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 9
2.1. Minimum System Requirements 9
2.2. Package Content 10
2.3. Views of the Drive 11
2.4. Cables and Connectors 13
3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 14
3.1. Installation Steps 14
3.2. Connecting the External Power Supply 15
3.3. Connecting the Interface Cable 16
3.3.1. USB Connection 16
3.3.2. Ethernet Connection 16
3.4. Driver Installation (USB Only) 17
3.4.1. Windows XP and 2000 Users 17
3.4.2. Mac Users 18
3.5. Installing and Running the IP Configurator Wizard 19
3.6. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 20
3.7. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) 21
4. Accessing the Shared Storage 22
4.1. Windows XP/2000 Users 22
4.2. Mapping the Network Drive (Windows Users Only) 23
4.3. Mac Users 24
4.4. Linux Users 25
5. Configure Your Drive Using the NAS Administration Page 26
5.1. Accessing e NAS Administration Page 26
5.2. Administering e LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 28
5.2.1. Setting e User Language 28
5.2.2. Log Off 28
5.3. Configuration Menu 29
5.3.1. Machine Name 29
5.3.2. Windows Workgroup 30
5.3.3. AppleTalk Zone 30
5.3.4. Select a Time Zone 31

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5.3.5. Change Date and Time 31
5.3.6. Network Synchronization 32
5.3.7. Restart/Shut Down 32
5.4. Network Menu 33
5.4.1. IP Configuration 33
5.5. Disk Menu 35
5.5.1.Reformatting the Disk 35
5.5.2.Adding Additional Storage Space 35
5.6. Shares Menu 36
5.6.1. Create New Share 36
5.6.2. Edit a Share 37
5.7. Users Menu 37
5.7.1. Add A User 38
5.7.2. Edit a User 38
5.7.3. Change Administrator Password 39
5.9. Status Menu 40
5.9.1. FTP and HTTP Protocols 40
5.9.2. System Log 40
6. Ethernet Disk mini Media Server Functionality 41
6.1. About UPnP Media Server 41
6.2. Configuring Media Server Functions 42
6.2.1. Enabling the MediaServer 42
6.2.2. Selecting Shares with Media Content 42
6.2.3. Restarting the Media Server 42
7.Troubleshooting 43
8. Contacting Customer Support 46
8.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 47
9. Warranty Information 48

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Copyright © 2006 LaCie. All
rights reserved. No part of this publi-
cation may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic, me-
chanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written
consent of LaCie.
Trademarks
Apple,Mac,and Macintosh are reg-
istered trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.Microsoft,Windows 98,Windows
98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Mil-
lennium Edition and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Other trademarks men-
tioned in this manual are the property
of their respective owners.
Changes
e material in this document is
for information only and subject to
change without notice. While reason-
able efforts have been made in the
preparation of this document to assure
its accuracy, LaCie assumes no liability
resulting from errors or omissions in
this document, or from the use of the
information contained herein. LaCie
reserves the right to make changes or
revisions in the product design or the
product manual without reservation
and without obligation to notify any
person of such revisions and changes.
Canada Compliance Statement
is Class A digital apparatus
meets all requirements of the Cana-
dian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
FCC Statement
is device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions:
e devices may not cause harmful
interference
e devices must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: is equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ese limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installa-
tion. is equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the in-
1.
2.
terference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications to this product not
authorized by LaCie could void the
FCC & Industry Canada regulations
and negate your authority to operate
the product.
Manufacturer’s Declara-
tion for CE Certification
We, LaCie, solemnly declare
that this product conforms to the fol-
lowing European standards: Class B
EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1,
EN61000-3-2
With reference to the following condi-
tions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Direc-
tive; 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
ROHS Compliance
is product is ROHS compliant
(European Directive 2002/95/EC on
the Restriction of Hazardous Sub-
stances).
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❖
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Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
For Home of Office Use
LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
CAUTION: Modifications
not authorized by the manu-
facturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
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CAUTION: e LaCie
Ethernet Disk mini’s warranty
may be void as a result of the
failure to respect the precautions
listed above.

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is symbol on the prod-
uct or on its packaging
indicates that this prod-
uct must not be disposed
of with your other household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designed collec-
tion point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
e separate collection and recycling
of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recy-
cled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service,
or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Only qualified persons are autho-
rized to carry out maintenance on
this device.
Read this User Manual carefully
and follow the correct procedure
when setting up the device.
Do not open your LaCie Ether-
net Disk mini or attempt to disas-
semble or modify it. Never insert
any metallic object into the drive
to avoid any risk of electrical shock,
fire, short-circuiting or dangerous
❖
❖
❖
emissions. Your LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini contains no user-service-
able parts. If it appears to be mal-
functioning, have it inspected by a
qualified LaCie Technical Support
representative.
Never expose your device to rain, or
use it near water, or in damp or wet
conditions. Never place objects con-
taining liquids on the LaCie Ether-
net Disk mini, as they may spill into
its openings. Doing so increases the
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risk of electrical shock, short-cir-
cuiting, fire or personal injury.
Make sure that the computer and
LaCie Ethernet Disk mini are elec-
trically grounded. If the devices are
not grounded, there is an increased
risk of electrical shock. Power re-
quirements 100-240 V~, 1.5 A, 60-
50 Hz, (Supply voltage fluctuations
not exceeding ± 10% of the nominal,
transient over-voltages according to
over-voltage category II).
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Health and Safety Precautions
General Use Precautions
Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini to temperatures outside
the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F
to 95° F); or to operational humid-
ity beyond 5-80%, non-condens-
ing, or non-operating humidity
beyond 10-90%, non-condensing.
Doing so may damage the LaCie
Ethernet Disk mini or disfigure its
casing. Avoid placing your LaCie
❖Ethernet Disk mini near a source of
heat or exposing it to sunlight (even
through a window). Inversely, plac-
ing your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
in an environment that is too cold
or humid may damage the unit.
Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini from the electrical out-
let if there is a risk of lightning or
if it will be unused for an extended
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period of time. Otherwise, there is
an increased risk of electrical shock,
short-circuiting or fire.
Use only the power supply shipped
with the device.
Do not use the LaCie Ethernet Disk
mini near other electrical appliances
such as televisions or radios. Doing
so may cause interference which
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will adversely affect the operation of
the other products.
Do not place the LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini near sources of mag-
netic interference, such as com-
puter displays, televisions or speak-
ers. Magnetic interference can
affect the operation and stability
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of your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.
Do not place heavy objects on top
of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or
use excessive force on it.
Never use excessive force on your
LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. If you
detect a problem, see the Trouble-
shooting section in this manual.
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CAUTION: A shielded-type
power cord is required in order
to meet FCC emission limits
and also to prevent interference
to the nearby radio and televi-
sion reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power
cord be used.
IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the
user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss
of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard drive, for
instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of removable
storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please
refer to our website.
IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available
storage capacity varies depending on operating environment (typically 10-15% less). 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB =
1,000,000,000,000 bytes.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie
Ethernet Disk mini. By simply plugging the LaCie Eth-
ernet Disk mini into your Ethernet-based network, you
can easily share documents, data or multi-media files.
Connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini either di-
rectly to a computer via USB, or share the drive over
your network through the Ethernet connection. When
connected through USB, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
performs like a standard network hard drive, and you
can also still modify and configure the network settings,
as well. When connected to a network, the LaCie Eth-
ernet Disk mini becomes a Network Attached Storage
device, capable of supporting a limited number of users
connecting simultaneously.
You can easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
through the Internet with the Web Administration tool
– create users, assign access rights and passwords and
configure the network parameters of your drive.
1. Introduction to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Capabilities■
Back up data in a separate location, away from
the source
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Centralize your digital media content❖
Stream audio/video content to any media player
(UPnP DLNA compatible)
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Share files between Mac, Windows and Linux
clients
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e LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s metal body is ideal
for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique
design actually draws heat away from the internal drive
toward the external casing. e casing absorbs heat and
will take advantage of its large surface to further dis-
sipate heat outside the casing. Because of this advanta-
geous feature,heat is taken away from the internal drive,
keeping it safe and prolonging its life and reliability. As
a consequence, it is normal that the external casing is
hot to the touch. Please make sure that the vents of the
back-bezel and front-bezel are not obstructed so that
there is a natural airflow across the casing.
1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management
Heat Dissipation Design■
Smart Fan Technology■
USB 2.0
USB
e casing alone is a great way to dissipate heat with-
out the need of a fan.erefore, currently, most drives do
not require a fan. Only the largest capacity drives may
need a fan.To find out if your drive includes a fan, please
refer to the item number and product datasheet.
Some models of the Ethernet Disk mini have a ther-
mo-regulated “smart fan”, which activates when the heat
inside the casing reaches a certain temperature. e
smart fan operates at two different speeds, and adjusts
automatically to changes in temperature.
Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration■
Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in
the upright position (Fig. 1.1.B.). If you have several
LaCie drives stacked on each other, please remember
to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of
your drives. is will allow for some airflow between
your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effec-
tively - especially if your LaCie drive does not include
a fan. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking
more than 3 d2 drives on top of each other (Fig. 1.1.D.),
especially if these drives are turned ON simultaneously.
Fig 1.1.A
Fig 1.1.B Fig 1.1.C
Fig 1.1.D
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1.2. Racking Options
e LaCie Ethernet Disk mini includes a conve-
nient drive stand, which allows the drive to be placed in
an upright position. Please refer to the instruction sheet
included with the drive stand for specific instructions.
e LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can be incorporated
into standard 19” computer equipment racks, using the
LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). Please refer to
the instructions included with the LaCie Rackmount
Kit for specific instructions.
Fig. 1.2.A Fig. 1.2.B
Standalone Installation■Rackmount Installation■

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2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
2.1. Minimum System Requirements
Windows Users■Mac Users■
Pentium II 233MHz processor❖G4 Power Mac❖
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP❖OS 9x❖
Ethernet 10/100 Network adapter❖Ethernet 10/100 Network adapter❖
Web browser (Internet Explorer®, Mozilla™)❖Web browser (Internet Explorer®, Safari™, Mozilla™)❖
Wired or wireless switch or router❖Wired or wireless switch or router❖
Internet access❖Internet access❖
IMPORTANT INFO: e LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini is compatible with the MacIntel pro-
cessors.
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IMPORTANT INFO: e LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini is compatible with Gigabit and Fast
Ethernet switches and routers.
IMPORTANT INFO: e Ethernet Disk
mini’s performance is affected heavily by such
external forces as network activity, hardware, dis-
tance and setup.
IMPORTANT INFO: For optimal perfor-
mance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Giga-
bit Ethernet board in your host PC or MAC.

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2.2. Package Content
IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your pack-
aging. In the event that the drive should need to
be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its
original packaging.
LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
Vertical stand kit
Ethernet cable
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable
External power supply
Quick Install Guide
LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM
1
3
5
2
4
6
Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should contain the following:
1
LaCie Storage Utilities
7
2
3
5
Quick Install Guide
ethernet disk mini
6
7
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2.3. Views of the Drive
On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED
Press the On/Off Button to power the drive
on and off. Press the button for 5 seconds to
power off the drive.e LED remains lit to
show that the drive is on, and blinks to indicate
drive activity.
Front View■
1
1
IMPORTANT INFO: Do not unplug the
power chord or turn off the power strip to turn the
Ethernet Disk mini on or off. Press the On/Off
power button for 5 seconds to properly shut down
the drive.
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Fig. 2.3.A
IMPORTANT INFO: e Ethernet Disk mini
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1Lock Slot – is slot is used to connect an anti-
theft system, such as the LaCie Security Lock,
for maximum protection. Refer to your anti-
theft system documentation for details on how
to connect the lock.
2Power Supply Connector – is is where you
plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive.
See section 3.2. Connecting e External Power
Supply for more information.
3Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port – is is where you
plug in the USB cable that connects the drive to
your computer.
4Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Expansion Port – is is
where you plug in the USB cable that connects
another USB external drive to the Ethernet
Disk mini to extend the storage capacity.
5Gigabit Ethernet Port – is is where you plug
in the Ethernet cable furnished with the drive.
See section 3.3. Connecting the Interface Cable
for more information (also compatible with Fast
Ethernet 10/100).
6Ventilation Outlet – ese holes help to keep
your drive cool during operation. Be sure not to
block these openings when using your drive.
7Rackmount Grooves – ese grooves are used
for mounting the drive in the Desk Rack kit
(sold separately) or placing your drive in
standard 19” computer equipment racks using
the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). See
sections 1.2. Racking Options for more infor-
mation.
8Serial Number Sticker – is is where you will
find your LaCie drive’s serial number. Write
down the serial number and keep it in a safe
place, because you will need to provide the
number in the event you have to call LaCie
Technical Support for any reason in regards to
the drive’s performance. e serial number
would also come in handy if your drive is lost or
stolen.
9MAC Address – Every network device has a
unique Mac Address (Media Access Control).
is address can be found on the back of your
Ethernet Disk mini.
Rear View■
Mac Address: 00D04B801220 SN:XXXXXXXXXX
USB 2.0
USB
1 2 5 63
7
9 8
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2.4. Cables and Connectors
e LaCie Ethernet Disk mini offers two different
methods for connection and usage.
Gigabit Ethernet■
Fig. 2.4.A Ethernet icon
Ethernet Icon
is icon will help you easily identify the ethernet
interface. It appears on the back of the Ethernet Disk
mini and next to the ethernet port connectors on certain
computers.
Ethernet Hardware
is illustration will help you to identify the Ether-
net cable and port.
Fig. 2.4.B Ethernet Cable and Cable End
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Fig. 2.4.C: USB 2.0 icon Fig. 2.4.D: USB 1.1 icon
USB Icons
ese icons will help you easily identify the USB
interfaces. ey appear on USB cables and next to the
USB port connectors on certain computers.
USB 2.0 Hardware
is illustration will help you to identify the USB
2.0 cable and port.
Fig. 2.4.E: USB 2.0 Cable and Cable End
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Setting Up Your Ethernet Disk mini
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You have the option of connecting your Ethernet
Disk mini to a LAN via Ethernet (to be able to share
your drive with other computers on the network) or di-
rectly to a computer via USB (to use your drive as a
personal storage device).
For either use, there are several steps to getting your
Ethernet Disk mini up and running:
Ethernet Connection
Step 1 Connecting the External Power Supply Page 15
Step 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Page 16
Step 3 Installing and Running the IP Configurator Wizard Page 19
3.1. Installation Steps
IMPORTANT INFO: e Ethernet and USB
cables can be connected simultaneously only if there
is a DHCP server on the network or machine.
USB Connection
Step 1 Connecting the External Power Supply Page 15
Step 2 Connecting the USB Cable Page 16
Step 3 Driver Installation (USB Only) Page 17
Step 4 Installing and Running the IP Configurator Wizard Page 19

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3.2. Connecting the External Power Supply
ere are two cables that are supplied with the pow-
er supply: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini; and the other cable (B) connects to a power
outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector.
USB 2.0
USB
C
A B
Fig. 3.2.A
Connect Cable Ato your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.
Connect Cable Bto the Power Supply brick (C).
Connect Cable Bto a surge protector or wall outlet.
You are now ready to connect the interface cable to
your drive and to your computer.
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3.3. Connecting the Interface Cable
e Ethernet Disk mini gives you the option to con-
nect either a USB or Ethernet cable. However, the Ether-
net and USB cables can be connected simultaneously only
if there is a DHCP server on the network or machine.
Fig. 3.3.1.A.
3.3.1. USB Connection■3.3.2. Ethernet Connection■
1. Connect the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on
the back of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini (A).
1. Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the
back of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini (A).
Fig. 3.3.2.B.
Fig. 3.3.1.B.
Fig. 3.3.2.A.
AA
B
2. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable
into an available USB port on your computer (B).
3. Press the blue On/Off Button on the front of the
drive.
Now move on to step 3, 3.4., Driver Installation
(USB only).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an
available Ethernet port on your router (B).
3. Press the blue On/Off Button on the front of the
drive. It may take a few seconds for your network to
recognize the drive.
Now move on to step 3,3.5., Installing and Running
the Configuration Wizard.
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3.4. Driver Installation (USB Only)
3.4.1. Windows XP and 2000 Users
Once the Ethernet Disk mini is plugged in via USB,
a window will appear saying that new hardware has
been detected (Fig. 3.4.A.).
en, if the driver has not already been installed,
Windows will ask to install it.
When Windows asks if it can connect to Windows
Update to search for the driver, select No, not at
this time and click Next (Fig. 3.4.B.).
Insert the Ethernet Disk mini Storage Utilities
CD-ROM. When Windows asks, What do you
want the wizard to do?, select Install the Software
Automatically (Recommended) (Fig. 3.4.C.).
Once the device is detected and the driver is loaded,
the task bar in the lower right hand corner of your
screen will show the following icon, which indi-
cates that the network interface is being initialized
either with DHCP* (if available) or with APIPA**:
Once the wizard has finished, click Finish and move
on to the next step, 3.5., Installing and Running the
Configuration Wizard.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fig. 3.4.A.
Fig. 3.4.B.
Fig. 3.4.C.
Fig. 3.4.B.
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TECHNICAL NOTE:
* DHCP is a client/server based protocol that is
used to assign IP addresses in a network.
** APIPA is a“light”protocol that is used by DHCP
clients when no DHCP servers are available
(or until the DHCP server becomes available).
APIPA is a kind of “fallback” to get an IP ad-
dress compatible with the network defined by
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3.4.2. Mac Users
Once the Ethernet Disk mini is plugged in via USB,
open System Preferences from the Dock or your
Applications folder (Fig. 3.4.2.A.).
Select the Network icon from the Internet &
Network section.
e Network preference pane will display a message
stating that a new network interface has been recog-
nized (Fig. 3.4.2.B.). Click OK.
e device is ready. If APIPA (see note at the bot-
tom of page 17) has been used, the Network prefer-
ence pane will say that the new interface will use a
“self-assigned IP address” (Fig. 3.4.2.C.).
You can check the IP address by clicking on the
“Configure...” button.
Move on to the next step, 3.5., Installing and Run-
ning the Configuration Wizard.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fig. 3.4.2.A.
Fig. 3.4.2.B.
Fig. 3.4.2.C.

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3.5. Installing and Running the IP Configurator Wizard
PC Users
Insert the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
In your My Computer folder, double click the CD-
ROM drive. Double click “Install the IP configu-
rator”.
Follow the Wizard to complete installation.
If the IP configurator doesn’t open, select the pro-
gram from the Start Menu.
Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Once the
Wizard locates your Ethernet Disk mini (repre-
sented by its IP address), select it and click Connect
(Figs. 3.5.A. - 3.5.C.).
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Mac Users
Insert the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
e CD should appear on the desktop. Double
click the CD icon, then double click “Install the IP
configurator”.
Follow the Wizard to complete installation.
From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie
IP Configurator.
Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Once
the Wizard locates your Ethernet Disk mini (repre-
sented by its IP address), select it and click Connect
(Figs. 3.5.A. - 3.5.C.).
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Fig. 3.5.A.
Fig. 3.5.B.
IMPORTANT INFO: e Wizard installer
will requrest Administrator rights to complete
installation (Mac/PC/Linux users).
Fig. 3.5.C.
IMPORTANT INFO: e IP configurator
can be used to detect the Ethernet Disk minis
connected via Ethernet as well as USB.
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3.6. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server
In the case that your server is not DHCP-enabled,
you will need to manually assign the correct network
settings for your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.
e easiest way to modify your LaCie Ethernet Disk
mini’s network configuration is to use the LaCie IP
Configurator. See chapter 3.5. Installing and Running
the Configuration Wizard for information on installing
the network configuration software.
Run the software from the Start Menu (PC users) or
the Utilities folder (Mac users).
When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode.
Uncheck the “DHCP” box (Fig. 3.6.A.).
Modify the network settings to work with your net-
work.
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Fig. 3.6.A.