LaCie 5big Network 2 - User Manual

LaCie 5big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1. Windows users ................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.2. Mac Users ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3. Linux Users ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3. Views of the Drive ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.1. Front View ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2. Rear View ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.3.3. LED Behavior ................................................................................................................. 10
2. Connecting to a Network .......................................................................................... 11
2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 12
2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................. 13
2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant ............................................................................ 14
2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard .......................................................................................... 16
2.5. Power Button Functions ............................................................................................................... 17
2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address ........................................................................................................ 18
3. Accessing and Transferring Files ............................................................................... 19
3.1. About Default Shares .................................................................................................................. 19
3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant ........................................................................... 20
3.2.1. Switching User................................................................................................................ 22
3.2.2. Map Shares ................................................................................................................... 23
3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser ............................................................................................. 24
3.3.1. About the File Browser .................................................................................................... 24
3.4. Accessing Shares via FTP ............................................................................................................. 25
3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet ........................................................................................... 26
3.6. Multimedia Server ....................................................................................................................... 27
3.7. iTunes Music Server .................................................................................................................... 28
3.8. About iSCSIShare ........................................................................................................................ 29
3.8.1. iSCSIShare: Advanced .................................................................................................... 29
4. Administering Your LaCie 5big Network 2 ................................................................ 30
4.1. Dashboard: Accessing ................................................................................................................. 31
4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page ......................................................................................................... 32
4.3. Dashboard: Navigation ............................................................................................................... 32
4.4. Dashboard: Logging Out ............................................................................................................ 32
4.5. Dashboard: Restart/Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 32
4.6. Dashboard: General Settings ....................................................................................................... 33
4.6.1. Active Directory .............................................................................................................. 34
4.7. Dashboard: Users ....................................................................................................................... 35
4.7.1. Adding a New User ........................................................................................................ 35
4.7.2. Deleting a User .............................................................................................................. 36
4.7.3. Editing a User ................................................................................................................ 36
4.8. Dashboard: Groups .................................................................................................................... 37
4.8.1. Adding New Group ........................................................................................................ 37
4.8.2. Editing a Group ............................................................................................................. 37
4.8.3. Deleting a Group ........................................................................................................... 38
4.8.4. Adding/Removing Users from a Group ............................................................................. 38
4.9. Dashboard: Shares ..................................................................................................................... 39

Summary

1. Introduction

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

Details system requirements for Windows, Mac, and Linux users, including network adapter and browser needs.

1.2. Box Content

Lists all items included in the product packaging for the LaCie 5big Network 2.

2. Connecting to a Network

2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant

Guides users on installing and using the LaCie Network Assistant software to find and connect to the device.

2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard

Explains the final steps of the setup wizard, including configuring machine name, user login, and time settings.

3. Accessing and Transferring Files

3.1. About Default Shares

Describes the default shares ("Share" and "Public") and their accessibility settings on the LaCie 5big Network 2.

3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser

Explains how to use the interactive file browser within the Dashboard to manage and transfer files via HTTP protocol.

4. Administering Your LaCie 5 big Network 2

4.1. Dashboard: Accessing

Details the two methods for accessing the Dashboard: via LaCie Network Assistant or directly through a web browser.

4.7. Dashboard: Users

Allows administrators to manage user accounts, view user data, and add new users with specific privileges.

4.9. Dashboard: Shares

Provides tools to manage network shares, assign quotas, set access rights, and toggle share-level protocols.

4.10. Dashboard: Network

Allows modification of network settings, including IP configuration (DHCP/Manual) and port forwarding for remote access.

4.17. Dashboard: RAID

Allows monitoring and changing the RAID array configuration, including selecting RAID modes.

4.19. Reset to Factory

Provides the procedure to reset the LaCie 5big Network 2 to its original factory default settings, erasing all data.

5. Troubleshooting

5.3. Troubleshooting the Network Connection

Provides a troubleshooting guide for common network connection problems, including issues with USB devices, recognition, and IP addresses.

6. Contacting Customer Support

6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts

Lists LaCie technical support contact information and regional website links for various countries.

7. Warranty Information

LaCie 5big Network 2 Specifications