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...Minimum System Requirements 1.3. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Setting Group Membership 3.4.5. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network I want to: 1.1. Administrator Account 3.4.2. Setting the Display Language 3.3. Adding Users 3.4.3. Editing Groups Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Configure with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.5.2. Groups 3.5.1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Table of...
...Minimum System Requirements 1.3. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Setting Group Membership 3.4.5. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network I want to: 1.1. Administrator Account 3.4.2. Setting the Display Language 3.3. Adding Users 3.4.3. Editing Groups Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Configure with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.5.2. Groups 3.5.1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Table of...
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... 5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. Replacing Drives 5.3.1. Troubleshooting 8. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.6. System 3.7.1. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Updating the System 3.7.5.3. NAS Administration Page - Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 9. Creating Shares 3.6.2. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Shut Down 3.7.6. Initializing the New Drive 6. Configure IP Manually 3.7.3. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Uploading Files 4.3.2. LED Indicators 7. Status 3.7.5. Linux Users 5. Accessing the Shared Storage...
... 5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. Replacing Drives 5.3.1. Troubleshooting 8. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.6. System 3.7.1. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Updating the System 3.7.5.3. NAS Administration Page - Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 9. Creating Shares 3.6.2. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Shut Down 3.7.6. Initializing the New Drive 6. Configure IP Manually 3.7.3. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Uploading Files 4.3.2. LED Indicators 7. Status 3.7.5. Linux Users 5. Accessing the Shared Storage...
User Manual
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... against data loss by splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes. Easy Setup & Access The new user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent makes setup simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your colleagues. The 2big Network can be stacked or rackmounted to conform to install drivers make it functions as a 1-click data-sharing button for small businesses. For security, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to every work...
... against data loss by splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes. Easy Setup & Access The new user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent makes setup simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your colleagues. The 2big Network can be stacked or rackmounted to conform to install drivers make it functions as a 1-click data-sharing button for small businesses. For security, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to every work...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network Setup page 14 Follow these steps to getting your 2big Network up and running: Setup Steps Step 1 2.1 Turning the Drive On Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 Connecting to the 2big Network: 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.4, Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) OR 2.5, Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network Setup page 14 Follow these steps to getting your 2big Network up and running: Setup Steps Step 1 2.1 Turning the Drive On Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 Connecting to the 2big Network: 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.4, Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) OR 2.5, Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20
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... power supply kit is composed of two cables: one authorized by moving the power switch on B C Fig. 2.1 1. CAUTION: Only use your LaCie drive when in damage to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Turn on the drive by LaCie will void your specific LaCie drive. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie Drive. 2. Failure to remove the adapter may cause damage to your LaCie drive. Using an adapter other cable (B) connects to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
... power supply kit is composed of two cables: one authorized by moving the power switch on B C Fig. 2.1 1. CAUTION: Only use your LaCie drive when in damage to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Turn on the drive by LaCie will void your specific LaCie drive. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie Drive. 2. Failure to remove the adapter may cause damage to your LaCie drive. Using an adapter other cable (B) connects to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
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... the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Setup page 16 safe 100 big off auto on to your router (Fig. 2.2-B). To connect the Ethernet cable: 1. Now move on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network Turn the drive on your computer. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your network and does not connect directly to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Connect the Ethernet cable to...
... the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Setup page 16 safe 100 big off auto on to your router (Fig. 2.2-B). To connect the Ethernet cable: 1. Now move on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network Turn the drive on your computer. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your network and does not connect directly to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Connect the Ethernet cable to...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3. Follow the Wizard to any of the device will appear in My Computer. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) LaCie Ethernet Agent detects all from the Ethernet Agent menu. To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of the shares on the 2big Network, log in to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways...
LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3. Follow the Wizard to any of the device will appear in My Computer. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) LaCie Ethernet Agent detects all from the Ethernet Agent menu. To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of the shares on the 2big Network, log in to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways...
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...to work with LaCie Ethernet Agent). 2. Uncheck the "DHCP" box. 4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 20 2.5. Click on installing the network configuration software. 1. The Ethernet Agent Configuration window (Fig. 2.5.1-B) opens. 3. Fig. 2.5.1-A Fig. 2.5.1-B Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server In the case that your server is to manually assign the correct network settings for information on the Ethernet Agent icon in the system tray and select Advanced > Configuration (Fig. 2.5.1-A). Start LaCie Ethernet Agent (see section 2.3, Connecting with...
...to work with LaCie Ethernet Agent). 2. Uncheck the "DHCP" box. 4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 20 2.5. Click on installing the network configuration software. 1. The Ethernet Agent Configuration window (Fig. 2.5.1-B) opens. 3. Fig. 2.5.1-A Fig. 2.5.1-B Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server In the case that your server is to manually assign the correct network settings for information on the Ethernet Agent icon in the system tray and select Advanced > Configuration (Fig. 2.5.1-A). Start LaCie Ethernet Agent (see section 2.3, Connecting with...
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Connecting with your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on installing the network configuration software. 1. work with the IP Configurator Wizard for information on a Mac is to work . 5. Click Apply. From the application folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Modify the network settings to use the LaCie IP Configurator. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. See section 2.4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 2.5.2. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21 Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The ...
Connecting with your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on installing the network configuration software. 1. work with the IP Configurator Wizard for information on a Mac is to work . 5. Click Apply. From the application folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Modify the network settings to use the LaCie IP Configurator. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. See section 2.4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 2.5.2. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21 Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The ...
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... 3.7, System: Change system settings, manage disks and RAID settings, manage system updates ❖ Section 3.8, Browse: access files and folders, upload and download files, delete files Figure 3 Administration page 23 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network The LaCie 2big Network features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, referred to help you 're using a browser (all users), the IP Configurator (Mac users) or the Ethernet Agent (Windows users). When you log in as "admin", you will see a series of blue navigation links on...
... 3.7, System: Change system settings, manage disks and RAID settings, manage system updates ❖ Section 3.8, Browse: access files and folders, upload and download files, delete files Figure 3 Administration page 23 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network The LaCie 2big Network features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, referred to help you 're using a browser (all users), the IP Configurator (Mac users) or the Ethernet Agent (Windows users). When you log in as "admin", you will see a series of blue navigation links on...
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... add the user to an unlimited number of tab on the Shares tab of each user's profile page. Shares have three access levels: ❖ Read & Write - To set user access to assign the user. Figure 3.4.3 Figure 3.4.4 Administration page 28 LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.4.3. Important Info: When you want to shares: 1. Select Read & Write, Read Only or No Access for each group to which you are done configuring the new user...
... add the user to an unlimited number of tab on the Shares tab of each user's profile page. Shares have three access levels: ❖ Read & Write - To set user access to assign the user. Figure 3.4.3 Figure 3.4.4 Administration page 28 LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.4.3. Important Info: When you want to shares: 1. Select Read & Write, Read Only or No Access for each group to which you are done configuring the new user...
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...4. Disk Use the disk page to the USB expansion ports. 1. Formatting Disks Click Format disk (Fig. 3.7.3.1) to another device before formatting. 3.7.3.2. Adding additional storage space You can cause file corruption or data loss. 1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.3. Back up important files to format the 2big disks and delete all data. Connect the hard drive to one of an external hard drive can add additional storage space to your 2big Network by connecting external hard drives to format the 2big Network's disks and view information about the RAID mode, click...
...4. Disk Use the disk page to the USB expansion ports. 1. Formatting Disks Click Format disk (Fig. 3.7.3.1) to another device before formatting. 3.7.3.2. Adding additional storage space You can cause file corruption or data loss. 1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.3. Back up important files to format the 2big disks and delete all data. Connect the hard drive to one of an external hard drive can add additional storage space to your 2big Network by connecting external hard drives to format the 2big Network's disks and view information about the RAID mode, click...
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... not connected to the 2big Network, as one share in read-only mode, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2/ext3/reiserfs). See section 4, Accessing the Shared Storage. See section 3.4, Users. By default, all services (FTP, HTML, etc.) are volumes of an external drive that is recognized, users can rename the shares on the Browse page. The volumes "Scranton" and "Stamford" are activated. technical note: When shares are created from partitioned external hard drive volumes, they are volumes of numbers...
... not connected to the 2big Network, as one share in read-only mode, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2/ext3/reiserfs). See section 4, Accessing the Shared Storage. See section 3.4, Users. By default, all services (FTP, HTML, etc.) are volumes of an external drive that is recognized, users can rename the shares on the Browse page. The volumes "Scranton" and "Stamford" are activated. technical note: When shares are created from partitioned external hard drive volumes, they are volumes of numbers...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.4. On this page you can view the number of connected users, disable file server services (Windows, Apple, HTTP, FTP) and view, download or delete the system log. Maintenance Click on next page) Figure 3.7.4 Administration page 41 Figure 3.7.5 To disable a service, simply click the Disable button that corresponds to the service which you can view basic system information, manage updates, restart or shutdown the system and load new system configurations. ■ (continued on Maintenance under System in...
LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.4. On this page you can view the number of connected users, disable file server services (Windows, Apple, HTTP, FTP) and view, download or delete the system log. Maintenance Click on next page) Figure 3.7.4 Administration page 41 Figure 3.7.5 To disable a service, simply click the Disable button that corresponds to the service which you can view basic system information, manage updates, restart or shutdown the system and load new system configurations. ■ (continued on Maintenance under System in...
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... 2big needs to the browser's default download location. Click the New Configuration button (Fig.3.7.5.1- Figure 3.7.5.1-A important info: Do not save the file to be lost . When the confirmation dialog opens, click Save File. ❖ Internet Explorer users: The XML defining the configuration will save configuration files on the 2big Network alone. Click Apply. and select a configuration file from your settings, shares, groups and users are not lost . The configuration file is not saved in the browser window...
... 2big needs to the browser's default download location. Click the New Configuration button (Fig.3.7.5.1- Figure 3.7.5.1-A important info: Do not save the file to be lost . When the confirmation dialog opens, click Save File. ❖ Internet Explorer users: The XML defining the configuration will save configuration files on the 2big Network alone. Click Apply. and select a configuration file from your settings, shares, groups and users are not lost . The configuration file is not saved in the browser window...
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... 3.7.5.3 Administration page 43 A B During the system update you will not have access to the device and users will not be able to auto, the Shut Down button in Fig. 3.7.5.3). Download updates from your computer. 5. When the machine has restarted, the login page will open. 3.7.5.3. When the update is set to access shares. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.5.2. ton (A in administration will remain open . 3.7.5.4. The NAS page will restart the 2big, not shut it down . To install firmware updates: 1.
... 3.7.5.3 Administration page 43 A B During the system update you will not have access to the device and users will not be able to auto, the Shut Down button in Fig. 3.7.5.3). Download updates from your computer. 5. When the machine has restarted, the login page will open. 3.7.5.3. When the update is set to access shares. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.5.2. ton (A in administration will remain open . 3.7.5.4. The NAS page will restart the 2big, not shut it down . To install firmware updates: 1.
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...- LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page 49 4.4. For FTP access, type: ftp://LaCie-2big or ftp://[IP address] 2. For details, see chapter 4.2, Map a Drive with one share folder on the network. 1. To access the share in Windows, look in a Windows explorer address field (Fig. 4.4-B.): \\LaCie-2big\[share name] \\[IP address]\[share name] Find the IP address by typing the following in My Network Places, and select Microsoft Windows Workgroup. In the logon window that opens, type: Login: admin Password: admin (This user name and password is the factory default...
...- LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page 49 4.4. For FTP access, type: ftp://LaCie-2big or ftp://[IP address] 2. For details, see chapter 4.2, Map a Drive with one share folder on the network. 1. To access the share in Windows, look in a Windows explorer address field (Fig. 4.4-B.): \\LaCie-2big\[share name] \\[IP address]\[share name] Find the IP address by typing the following in My Network Places, and select Microsoft Windows Workgroup. In the logon window that opens, type: Login: admin Password: admin (This user name and password is the factory default...
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... Support. Please contact your specific question. Is the drive's power supply connected and is properly connected (see chapter 8. Minimum System Requirements for details); If the blue light is not recognized by pressing the blue On/Off button on ? For more information. Is the blue light on the LaCie 2big Network. Check section 1.2. It is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to review the type, date, time...
... Support. Please contact your specific question. Is the drive's power supply connected and is properly connected (see chapter 8. Minimum System Requirements for details); If the blue light is not recognized by pressing the blue On/Off button on ? For more information. Is the blue light on the LaCie 2big Network. Check section 1.2. It is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to review the type, date, time...
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... the same AppleTalk zone. Are you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface? LaCie 2big Network User Manual Troubleshooting page 59 ■ Problem ■ Question to Ask ■ Solution The drive is configured to retrieve its default IP address, which is 19X.x6X.x.100. If your network is DHCP enabled, please refer to sections 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent or 2.4, Connecting with your network is managed by a DHCP server, the 2big Network uses its IP address from a DHCP server.
... the same AppleTalk zone. Are you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface? LaCie 2big Network User Manual Troubleshooting page 59 ■ Problem ■ Question to Ask ■ Solution The drive is configured to retrieve its default IP address, which is 19X.x6X.x.100. If your network is DHCP enabled, please refer to sections 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent or 2.4, Connecting with your network is managed by a DHCP server, the 2big Network uses its IP address from a DHCP server.
Quick Installation Guide
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Turn on the 2big by moving the power switch on 3. QIG_2big-Network_070723.indd 4 7/23/07 12:02:21 PM off auto on the back to your router. Setup 1. Connect the power supply. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the drive and to the ON position.
Turn on the 2big by moving the power switch on 3. QIG_2big-Network_070723.indd 4 7/23/07 12:02:21 PM off auto on the back to your router. Setup 1. Connect the power supply. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the drive and to the ON position.