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Table of Contents
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7. Using The Web Administration Page 21
7.1. Accessing The Web Administration Page 21
7.2. Wizard And Advanced Modes 22
7.3. Using The Wizard Mode 22
7.3.1. Creating A Share: “Share Name” 22
7.3.2. Username 23
7.3.3. Confirmation 23
7.3.4. Set-up Complete 24
7.4. Using The Advanced Mode 24
7.4.1. Changing The Name And Location Of The LaCie Ethernet Disk 24
7.4.1.1. Changing The Name 24
7.4.1.2. Moving From A Workgroup To A Domain 25
7.4.2. Setting The Date And Time Of Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 25
7.4.3. Sharing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk In Advanced Mode 26
7.4.3.1. Creating Users 26
7.4.3.2. Creating Groups 26
7.4.3.3. Creating Shares 27
7.5. Shutting Down The Ethernet Drive 28
8. Advanced Management Of Users, Groups And Shares 29
8.1. Listing Local Users 29
8.1.1. Creating A User 29
8.1.2. Editing A User 30
8.1.3. Deleting A User 30
8.2. Listing Local Groups 30
8.2.1. Creating A Group 30
8.2.2. Editing A Group 31
8.2.3. Deleting A Group 31
8.3. Listing Local Shares 32
8.3.1. Creating A Share 32
8.3.2. Editing A Share 32
8.3.3. Deleting A Share 32
8.3.4. Deleting A Broken Share 32

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9. Customizing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 33
9.1. Checking Your Server Configuration 33
9.2. Checking The Adminitrator’s Password 34
9.3. Enabling/Disabling Guest Accounts 34
9.4. Rebooting Your Server 35
9.5. Shutting Down Your Server 35
9.6. Changing Your Network Configuration 36
9.7. Formatting Your Disk 37
9.8. Defragmenting Your Disks 38
9.9. Backing Up Your Disks Using The Included Backup Program 39
9.9.1. Backing Up With The Included Backup Program 39
9.9.2. Recovering Files Using The Included Backup Program 40
9.10. Backing Up Your Disks Using Third-party Software Programs 43
9.11. Uploading A New Version Of The System Software 43
9.12. Restoring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 43
10. Expanding Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 45
10.1. Adding Additional Storage Space 45
11. Using the LaCie Shell 46
11.1. Accessing the LaCie Shell using Remote Desktop (Windows) 47
11.2. Accessing the LaCie Shell using Remote Desktop for Mac OS X 48
11.3. Firewall 49
11.4. Diagnostics 50
11.4.1. System Log 50
11.4.2. Information 50
11.4.3. Advanced 51
11.4.4. Backup and Restore 51
11.5. Logging Off The System via Remote Desktop (Windows and Macintosh) 52
12. Troubleshooting 53
13. Contacting Customer Support 57
14. Restoring Your Ethernet Disk Using The LaCie Restore CD 59
15. Warranty 61
Glossary 62

Foreword
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Copyrights
Copyright © 2004 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written consent of LaCie.
Trademarks
Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows NT, Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable 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.
FCC Statement:
Caution! Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 interference by one or more of the following measures:
Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification
We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards:
Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2
With reference to the following conditions:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product 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
designated collection point for the recycling of electrical waste and electronic equipment. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled 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.

Precautions
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Health and Safety Precautions
Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.
• Read this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
• Do not open your LaCie Ethernet Disk or attempt to disassemble 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 contains no user-
serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, 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 containing
liquids on the LaCie Ethernet Disk, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-
circuiting, fire or personal injury.
• Make sure that the computer and LaCie Ethernet Disk are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded, there is an
increased risk of electrical shock.
General Use Precautions:
• Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet Disk to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F). Doing so may
damage the LaCie Ethernet Disk or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk near a source of heat or
exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk in an environment that is too cold
or humid may damage the unit.
• Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet Disk from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an
extended 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 near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may
cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
• Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Disk near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie Ethernet Disk.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Ethernet Disk or use excessive force on it.
• Never use excessive force on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. If you detect a problem, consult the 12. Troubleshooting section in
this manual.
• Protect your LaCie Ethernet Disk from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device,
increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
• Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
Caution! The LaCie Ethernet Disk's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions
listed above.

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Share information across diverse platforms, over a network or over the Web. The LaCie Ethernet Disk is the first hard drive
that can be connected to a network, without any technical expertise. You’ll be able to easily communicate by sharing content
with others over a network to collaborate on multiple projects for greater workgroup productivity. Just plug the LaCie Ethernet
Disk to any Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet, port and start sharing the disk among as many as 25 users at the same time*.
Tech Note: While the LaCie Ethernet Disk supports 25 users connected simultaneously, it is highly recommended
that not all 25 users transfer files at the same time because this may cause the system to become overloaded.
LaCie recommends that no more than 10 users transfer files at the same time. Gigabit speeds available only on
models with Gigabit Ethernet port.
Open a new world of connectivity and flexible information management by instantly adding storage space to users on a
network, and expand the capacity by simply daisy-chaining additional Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hard drives. Powered by Windows
XP® Embedded, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is affordable, secure and compatible with all platforms, including Windows, Mac,
Linux and UNIX.
The LaCie Ethernet Disk was designed to easily integrate into any environment. Engineered to be rack mountable, you can
quickly and easily place the LaCie Ethernet Disk into your standard 19-inch computer equipment racks, or if you prefer
seamlessly incorporate it into workstation configurations as a stand-alone or stackable device.
With all it can do for you, we’re confident that your LaCie Ethernet Disk will quickly become an important tool in your day-to-
day business and personal computing.
1.1. What Your LaCie Ethernet
Disk Can Do
• Economically add storage over the network
• Offer extra security for your files
• Allow you to share files among several users
• Improve the availability of your files
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, such as CD, DVD or Tape. LaCie offers a complete
line of CD, DVD and Tape drives, and if you would like more information on backup, please refer to the LaCie
white paper on backup methods and technology.
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2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
2.1. Minimum System Requirements
Client’s Minimum Requirements:
• TCP/IP enabled network
• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
• Mac OS 9.x, 10.x
• Any computer with a browser
• Any computer with an FTP client
LaCie Network Configurator’s Minimum Requirements:
• Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
• Mac OS 9.x, 10.x
• Linux version with a graphic environment and Java 1.1.x or higher
• UNIX version with a graphic environment and Java 1.1.x or higher
2.2. Package Contents
LaCie Ethernet Disk
Ethernet cable
Power cable
LaCie Ethernet Disk Utilities CD-ROM
Quick Install Guide (not shown)
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2.3. Front Panel
Power button – Used to turn the LaCie Ethernet Disk on and off. You can turn on the Ethernet Disk by pressing the
Power button (see 4.2. Turning On Your LaCie Ethernet Disk) or using the Wake On LAN feature (see 5.3. Powering Up
Your Ethernet Disk Using Wake On LAN (Windows Only)).
Important Info: The recommended method to turn off the Ethernet Drive is to use the Web Administration tool; on
the Server tab, click the Shutdown button, (see 7.5 Shutting Down The Ethernet Disk for detailed steps.)
You can also shutdown the Ethernet Disk by pressing the power button on the front of the drive once the LaCie Ethernet
Disk will shutdown shortly afterwards. In an emergency you can force the LaCie Ethernet Disk to shutdown by pressing
and holding in the power button for five seconds; please note that this method may cause data corruption or data loss.
Ready Light – Indicates that the LaCie Ethernet Disk is ready to serve files.
Disk Light – Indicates when the LaCie Ethernet Disk is being accessed.
Rackmount Brackets – Attaches your LaCie Ethernet Disk in standard, 19” computer equipment racks. See 3.1.
Rack Installation for more details.
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2.4. Rear Panel
Power Input – Where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 4.1. Connecting The LaCie
Ethernet Disk To Your Network for more details.
Ventilation Fan – This fan helps to keep your drive cool during operation. Be sure not to block this fan when using your
drive.
Mouse Port – This port can be used to connect a mouse (not recommended).
Ethernet Port – This port is used to connect the Ethernet cable (included with your drive). See section 4.1. Connecting
The LaCie Ethernet Disk To Your Network for more details.
Gigabit Ethernet Port – only available on Gigabit Ethernet Disk models.
Keyboard Port – This port can be used to connect a keyboard (not recommended).
VGA Video Port – This VGA video port can be used to connect a monitor (not recommended).
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports – These ports can be used to attach additional hard drives.
Please see section 10.1. Adding Additional Storage for more information.
Serial Number Sticker – This is where you will find your LaCie Ethernet Disk’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 regard to the drive’s performance. The serial number would also come in handy if
your drive is lost or stolen.
LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX
Serial Number XXXXXXXXX
LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX
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3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
Your LaCie Ethernet Disk was designed to allow for quick and easy installation.
Caution! Once you have mounted the LaCie Ethernet Disk, do not set heavy objects on top of the unit (the LaCie
Ethernet Disk can support up to 25 kilos).
3.1. Stand-alone Installation
If you do not want to install the LaCie Ethernet Disk
into a rack, you can place it on a tabletop as you
would a desktop or workstation.
3.2. Rack Installation
The LaCie Ethernet Disk fits easily into standard
19” computer equipment racks.
1) Carefully slide the LaCie Ethernet Disk into a
shelf space in the rack. Use your equipment rack’s
screws to secure the device in place in the rack.
Important Info: Please refer to your
equipment rack’s documentation for
specific details about device weight and
installation instructions.
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4. Installing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
The LaCie Ethernet Disk is compatible with either 10BaseT or 100BaseTX, or Gigabit.
4.1. Connecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk To Your Network
Connect the included AC power cord to your LaCie Ethernet Disk, and then plug the
other end to an AC wall outlet.
For 10BaseT or 100BaseT ethernet models, connect to the Ethernet port using the Ethernet cable provided.
OR for Gigabit ethernet models, connect to the Gigabit Ethernet port using the Ethernet cable provided.
Tech Note: If your primary system is not part of a network, or you want to connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk directly
to another computer, connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk using a network crossover cable.
4.2. Turning On Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
Press the power button on the front of the drive and wait for the LaCie Ethernet Disk to start up. Once the Ready light is on
and stays lit, the LaCie Ethernet Disk will be ready to use.
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5. Configuring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
Before your users can access and use the LaCie Ethernet Disk, you have to make sure the correct IP address and network
settings are assigned to the unit.
5.1. Installing the LaCie Network Configurator
To assist you in assigning the correct network settings, LaCie has provided you a Network Configurator program.
5.1.1. Windows Users
Insert the installation CD-ROM into your drive to install the Network Configurator Program.
Select and install the program
a. Double click on the Network Configurator icon, after you have inserted the CD.
b. When prompted, select a location where you would like to install the Network Configurator program (By
default, it saves under C:\Program Files\LaCie NAS Configurator)
c. Click Next.
d. Click Install to install the program.
e. Click on Done to confirm.
After installation, find the LaCie Network Configurator in the location you have installed it and run the program to
configure the LaCie Ethernet Disk on the network.
5.1.2. Mac OS 9.x Users
Insert the installation CD-ROM into your drive. Double-click on the Mac OS install icon. The LaCie Network Configurator’s
installer will start. Click on the LaCie Network Configurator icon once it is installed to configure the network.
Important Info: Your system must have Java installed. Most systems have Java enabled by default. Please refer to
your operating system’s manual for specific information if it is not installed.
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5.1.3. Mac OS 10.x Users
Insert the installation CD-ROM into your drive. Double-click on the Mac OS X install icon. The LaCie Network Configurator’s
installer will start automatically. Click on the LaCie Network Configurator icon once it is installed to configure the network.
Important Info: With older versions of Mac OS 10.x, there may be some difficulties using the Mac OSX installer.
Try using the Mac OS installer, instead.
Important Info: Your system must have Java installed. Most systems have Java enabled by default. Please refer to
your operating system’s manual for specific information if it is not installed.
5.1.4. UNIX Users
First, you will need to log in as the root to run the program. Mount and go to the root directory of your install CD-ROM.
Type: cd unix
For Java 2, type: java –jar lacie.jar
For Java 1.1x, type: java –classpath lacie.jar ConfServer
If this does not work, try typing: java –classpath [path to]classes.zip:lacie.jar ConfServer
If this does not work, either, on sh-like shells, try typing:
cd [directory where lacie.jar is located]
CLASSPATH=$CLASSPATH:config.jar
export CLASSPATH
java ConfServer
Or, for csh-like shells, try typing:
cd [directory where nconfig.jar is located]
setenv CLASSPATH $CLASSPATH:nconfig.jar
java ConfServer
Important Info: A graphical environment is required. Your system must also have Java installed. Most systems
have Java installed by default. Please refer to your operating system’s manual for specific information if it is not
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5.2. Assigning A Network (IP) Address Using The LaCie Network Configurator
A few seconds after the Network Configurator program loads, your LaCie Ethernet Disk which is shown by its Media Access
Control (MAC) address will appear in the Available servers list box on the left of the application. The current network
configuration will appear on the right.
There are two possible scenarios:
If your network is DHCP enabled
You will not need to modify your LaCie Ethernet Disk’s network settings. Write down the IP address and quit the Configurator.
Important Info: By default, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is configured to use DHCP.
If your network uses static IP
You will need to manually assign the correct network settings on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. Refer to your network administrator
for more information about your network and which parameters you should use.
1) Uncheck the DHCP checkbox and fill in the network parameters, then select Update.
2) Write down the IP address.
Fig. 5.2.2 Network Configuration for Mac and Unix
Fig. 5.2.1 Network Configuration for Windows

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3) An administrator log on will be prompted. Type in admin as the password. This is the default administrator password for
the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
After processing the information, the LaCie Ethernet Disk will reboot with the new network parameters.
Once you have finished this operation, you should not have to use the LaCie Network Configurator again, unless you have
forgotten the IP address or you are moving the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
Once the network parameters have been set, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is ready to be accessed by users. Users will have access
to the default folder called “public.” Any user can log on as the default user, with the username “myuser” and the password
“myuser.” To learn more about adding and modifying shares, creating and modifying Users and Groups, please refer to
sections 7. Using The Web Administration Page and 8. Advanced Management Of Users, Groups And Shares.

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6. Accessing Your Ethernet Disk Over The Network
Your LaCie Ethernet Disk appears as a drive with shared folders on the network. You can connect to the LaCie Ethernet Disk as
you would with any other server.
Important Info: If you have just turned on the LaCie Ethernet Disk, it may take a few minutes for the server to
show up in the network.
6.1 Microsoft Windows Users
To access the LaCie Ethernet Disk using Microsoft Windows, look in My Network Places. By default, the LaCie Ethernet Disk
will be named LACIE-XXXXXXXXX * under Workgroup. When you attempt to access a share, you will be asked to enter a
username and a password.
Tech Note: The default name for the LaCie Ethernet Disk will always be LACIE- followed by 9 random characters
(letters and numbers). This manual will refer to this default name as LACIE-XXXXXXXXX.
For faster time connections and usability, LaCie recommends that you map a drive to share. To map a drive to a share, select
the Tools menu from Windows Explorer. Click on Map a drive. Fill in the appropriate information and press Finish. This will
create a new drive mapped to your share (for more information about drive mapping, refer to your Windows manual).
6.1.1. Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
For Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP users, if you cannot find the LaCie Ethernet Disk from your workstation,
try using the Windows search tool.
From the Start menu, select Search, and then click on For Files or Folders. In the Search Results window, select Computers. In
the Search for Computers dialog box, enter the server name and click the Search Now button. The server name is LACIE-
XXXXXXXXX by default.
Tech Note: Windows Me Users – To access your shares under Windows Me, the administrator will need to create
a user with the same username and password as your log in for Windows. This is due to a limitation in
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6.1.2. Microsoft Windows 95, 98 and NT
For Microsoft Windows 95, 98, and NT users, if you cannot find the LaCie Ethernet Disk from your workstation, try using the
Windows search tool.
From the Start menu, select Find and then Computer. Enter the server name and click Find Now. Windows will search your
system and after a little while, the LaCie Ethernet Disk should appear in the result window. Click on the icon, and you will then
be asked to enter a username and password.
Tech Note: Windows 95 and 98 Users – To access your shares under Windows 95 and 98, you will need to
create a user on the LaCie Ethernet Disk with the same username and password as your log in for Windows. This
is due to a limitation in Microsoft’s operating system.
6.2. Mac Users
6.2.1. Mac OS 9.x
From the Apple menu, select Network Browser, Chooser or Connect to Server. In Chooser, click the Appleshare icon. Your
server should appear in the list with the default name (LACIE-XXXXXXXXX *). Select it and press OK.
Tech Note: The default name for the LaCie Ethernet Disk will always be LACIE- followed by 9 random characters
(letters and numbers). This manual will refer to this default name as LACIE-XXXXXXXXX.
6.2.2. Mac OS 10.x
Under Mac OS 10.x, click Connect to Server in the Go menu, and then enter the IP address of your LaCie Ethernet Disk. A
list of shares will appear. Click on the shares that you want open and press OK. Enter a valid username and password. The
new shares will be placed on your desktop.
6.3. UNIX Users
You can connect your LaCie Ethernet Disk using Samba. Please consult the Samba manual, or ask your administrator, for
detailed information on how to connect using Samba.

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6.4. Connecting Via HTTP Or FTP
If you have enabled HTTP share, you can access your share directly from any computer with a current browser. Just open a
browser to http://server_ip_address (the server_ip_address stands for the IP address assigned to your LaCie Ethernet Disk by
the LaCie Network Configurator).
Once the page has loaded, you can choose how you want to connect to the LaCie Ethernet Disk. Click the HTTP button to
access in http mode, or FTP to access in the ftp mode.
You can also connect directly to the FTP share by opening a browser at ftp://server_ip_address/sharename.
Tech Note: If you are operating under Windows or are using Internet Explorer to connect via FTP, you can drag
and drop objects to upload files if the share is write enabled.
6.5. Connecting With An FTP Client
You can use any FTP client to connect to the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
Clients like LeechFTP, CuteFTP, etc., will work normally.
You can also use the command line command, “ftp”:
Type: ftp server_ip
Enter your username and password.
Type: cd /sharename
Tech Note: The ftp command line exists under most
Windows versions, and on most UNIX operating systems.
Fig.6.5