LaCie 301417U - Big Disk Network NAS Server User manual

LaCie Ethernet Big Disk
User Manual
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 Big Disk 6
1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management 7
1.2. Racking Options 8
2. Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 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 Big Disk 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 Big Disk 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 Big Disk 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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Copyrights
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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Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
For Home of Office Use
LaCie Ethernet Big Disk
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 Big Disk’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 Ethernet
Big Disk or attempt to disassemble
or modify it.Never insert any metal-
lic object into the drive to avoid any
risk of electrical shock, fire, short-
circuiting or dangerous emissions.
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Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk con-
tains 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 con-
taining liquids on the LaCie Ether-
net Big Disk, as they may spill into
its openings. Doing so increases the
risk of electrical shock, short-cir-
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cuiting, fire or personal injury.
Make sure that the computer and
LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 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
Big Disk 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-condensing,
or non-operating humidity beyond
10-90%, non-condensing. Doing
so may damage the LaCie Ether-
net Big Disk or disfigure its casing.
Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet
❖Big Disk near a source of heat or ex-
posing it to sunlight (even through
a window). Inversely, placing your
LaCie Ethernet Big Disk in an en-
vironment that is too cold or humid
may damage the unit.
Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet
Big Disk from the electrical outlet
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 Big
Disk near other electrical applianc-
es such as televisions or radios. Do-
ing so may cause interference which
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will adversely affect the operation of
the other products.
Do not place the LaCie Ethernet
Big Disk near sources of magnetic
interference, such as computer
displays, televisions or speakers.
Magnetic interference can af-
fect the operation and stability of
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your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk.
Do not place heavy objects on top
of the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk or
use excessive force on it.
Never use excessive force on your
LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. 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 Big Disk. By simply plugging the LaCie Eth-
ernet Big Disk into your Ethernet-based network, you
can easily share documents, data or multi-media files.
Connect the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 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 Big Disk
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 Big Disk becomes a Network Attached Storage
device, capable of supporting a limited number of users
connecting simultaneously.
You can easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk
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 Big Disk
Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 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 Big Disk’s metal body is ideal for
naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design ac-
tually draws heat away from the internal drive toward the ex-
ternal casing.e casing absorbs heat and will take advantage
of its large surface to further dissipate heat outside the casing.
Because of this advantageous 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 without
the need of a fan. erefore, currently, most drives do not re-
quire 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 Big Disk have a thermo-
regulated “smart fan”, which activates when the heat inside
the casing reaches a certain temperature. e smart fan op-
erates 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 effectively - especially if your LaCie drive does not
include a fan. LaCie does not recommend stacking or rack-
ing 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 Big Disk includes a convenient
drive stand, which allows the drive to be placed in an
upright position. Please refer to the instruction sheet in-
cluded with the drive stand for specific instructions.
e LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 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 Big Disk
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
Big Disk is compatible with the MacIntel proces-
sors.
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IMPORTANT INFO: e LaCie Ethernet
Big Disk is compatible with Gigabit and Fast
Ethernet switches and routers.
IMPORTANT INFO: e Ethernet Big Disk’s
performance is affected heavily by such external
forces as network activity, hardware, distance 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 Big Disk
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 Big Disk should contain the following:
1
LaCie Storage Utilities
8
2
3
6
Quick Install Guide
ethernet big disk
7
7
5

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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 Big Disk 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 Big Disk
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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 Big
Disk 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 Big Disk.
Rear View■
Mac Address: 00D04B801220 SN:XXXXXXXXXX
USB 2.0
USB
12 5 6
3
7
9 8
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Fig. 2.3.B
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2.4. Cables and Connectors
e LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 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 Big
Disk 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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3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk
Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk
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You have the option of connecting your Ethernet
Big Disk 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 Big Disk 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
Big Disk; 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 Big Disk.
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.
1.
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3.3. Connecting the Interface Cable
e Ethernet Big Disk gives you the option to connect
either a USB or Ethernet cable. However, the Ethernet
and USB cables can be connected simultaneously only if
there is a DHCP server on the network or machine.
USB 2.0
USB
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 Big Disk (A).
1. Connect the USB cable into the USB port on the
back of the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk (A).
Fig. 3.3.2.B.
USB 2.0
USB
Fig. 3.3.1.B.
Fig. 3.3.2.A.
A
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.
B
To Ethernet
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3.4. Driver Installation (USB Only)
3.4.1. Windows XP and 2000 Users
Once the Ethernet Big Disk 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 Big Disk 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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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fig. 3.4.A.
Fig. 3.4.B.
Fig. 3.4.C.
Fig. 3.4.B.
LaCie Ethernet Disk
Ethernet Disk mini
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 Big Disk 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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1.
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 Big Disk 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 Big Disk (represented
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 Big Disk 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 Big Disk (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.
Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk
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LaCie Ethernet Big Disk
User Manual
Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk
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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 Big Disk.
e easiest way to modify your LaCie Ethernet Big
Disk’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.