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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the LanDrive support power management?
Yes, when there isn’t any hard drive activity within fifteen minutes, the LanDrive will
power down to reduce power consumption. The sleep time can be configured via the web
control panel.
How does the LanDrive achieve its data sharing capabilities?
Utilizing the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol, the LanDrive allows any computer
client that supports TCP/IP, NetBuei or IPX/SPX to share files. The built-in FTP server also
allows any clients with internet connectivity to access the LanDrive.
What is the size limitation for the LanDrive?
The LanDrive support LBA (48-bit Logical Block Addressing) which in theory includes all
hard drives from 32 gigabytes to 2 terabytes.
Why the LanDrive only support FAT32 format?
As a cross platform file server, FAT32 format is compatible with all major operating
systems (Windows/Mac OS/Linux). The only drawback of a FAT32 format is the single file
size limitation of 4 gigabytes.
How does the LanDrive DHCP service work?
The LanDrive functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server when it
does not detect the presence of other DHCP servers in its network. DHCP is an Internet
protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP by automatically
assigning IP addresses.
What are the naming limitations of the files located in the LanDrive?
The maximum length of a folder/directory/file name is 12 characters. Invalid characters
such as “* \ : " < > . ? /” may not be used.
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