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... 2big Network (Ethernet Connection) 3. Setting the Display Language 3.3. Setting Group Access to Shares 3.4.4. Deleting Groups 3.5.4. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Editing User Accounts 3.5. Box Content 1.2. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Racking Options 1.5. Administrator Account 3.4.2. Setting User Access to Shares 3.5.3. About Access Privileges 3.4.6. Deleting User Accounts 3.4.7. Adding Groups 3.5.2. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
... 2big Network (Ethernet Connection) 3. Setting the Display Language 3.3. Setting Group Access to Shares 3.4.4. Deleting Groups 3.5.4. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Editing User Accounts 3.5. Box Content 1.2. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Racking Options 1.5. Administrator Account 3.4.2. Setting User Access to Shares 3.5.3. About Access Privileges 3.4.6. Deleting User Accounts 3.4.7. Adding Groups 3.5.2. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
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...Replacing Drives 5.3.1. Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. Editing Shares 3.7. Logging Out 4.4. Creating a Share from DHCP Server 3.7.2.2. Adding additional storage space 3.7.4. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.2. RAID 5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 9. Creating Shares 3.6.2. Configuration 3.7.2. Status 3.7.5. System Log 4. Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users 4.5. Changing the RAID Mode 5.3. Network 3.7.2.1. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Uploading Files 4.3.2. LED Indicators 7. Formatting Disks...
...Replacing Drives 5.3.1. Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. Editing Shares 3.7. Logging Out 4.4. Creating a Share from DHCP Server 3.7.2.2. Adding additional storage space 3.7.4. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.2. RAID 5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 9. Creating Shares 3.6.2. Configuration 3.7.2. Status 3.7.5. System Log 4. Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users 4.5. Changing the RAID Mode 5.3. Network 3.7.2.1. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Uploading Files 4.3.2. LED Indicators 7. Formatting Disks...
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... immediately sharable with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to : ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of a LaCie 2big Network. it the ideal file-sharing solution for automatic file transfers from a USB key. The 2big Network's compatibility with your purchase of my 2big RAID Flexibility Get maximum storage capacity or extra data security in one affordable RAID solution. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network Introduction page...
... immediately sharable with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to : ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of a LaCie 2big Network. it the ideal file-sharing solution for automatic file transfers from a USB key. The 2big Network's compatibility with your purchase of my 2big RAID Flexibility Get maximum storage capacity or extra data security in one affordable RAID solution. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network Introduction page...
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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 LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.
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..." position (D). Setup page 15 safe 100 big off auto on the back of an inappropriate adapter. To be able to use your LaCie drive when in damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. CAUTION: Only use of the drive to the device and void your LaCie Drive. 2. Do not use a power supply from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your specific LaCie drive. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1.
..." position (D). Setup page 15 safe 100 big off auto on the back of an inappropriate adapter. To be able to use your LaCie drive when in damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. CAUTION: Only use of the drive to the device and void your LaCie Drive. 2. Do not use a power supply from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your specific LaCie drive. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1.
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... end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Turn the drive on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network Connect the Ethernet cable to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Now move on to the Ethernet port on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router (Fig. 2.2-B). Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your computer. Allow a few moments...
... end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Turn the drive on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network Connect the Ethernet cable to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Now move on to the Ethernet port on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router (Fig. 2.2-B). Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your computer. Allow a few moments...
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... install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your network. When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of the shares on your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) LaCie Ethernet Agent detects all network attached storage devices on your network and gives you can connect to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on next page) Figure 2.3-A LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon Figure 2.3-B LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup...
... install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your network. When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of the shares on your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) LaCie Ethernet Agent detects all network attached storage devices on your network and gives you can connect to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on next page) Figure 2.3-A LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon Figure 2.3-B LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup...
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... to use the LaCie Ethernet Agent. Modify the network settings 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). Click Apply. Uncheck the "DHCP" box. 4. Fig. 2.5.1-A Fig. 2.5.1-B Click on installing the network configuration software. 1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 20 2.5. Configuring the 2big Network on a PC is not DHCP-enabled, you will need to work with LaCie Ethernet Agent). 2. The Ethernet Agent Configuration window (Fig. 2.5.1-B) opens...
... to use the LaCie Ethernet Agent. Modify the network settings 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). Click Apply. Uncheck the "DHCP" box. 4. Fig. 2.5.1-A Fig. 2.5.1-B Click on installing the network configuration software. 1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 20 2.5. Configuring the 2big Network on a PC is not DHCP-enabled, you will need to work with LaCie Ethernet Agent). 2. The Ethernet Agent Configuration window (Fig. 2.5.1-B) opens...
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... IP Configurator Wizard for information on a Mac is to use the LaCie IP Configurator. work with your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on installing the network configuration software. 1. When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Connecting with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The easiest way to work . 5. Modify the network settings to modify your net- Click Apply. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21 From the application folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. See section 2.4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■...
... IP Configurator Wizard for information on a Mac is to use the LaCie IP Configurator. work with your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on installing the network configuration software. 1. When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Connecting with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The easiest way to work . 5. Modify the network settings to modify your net- Click Apply. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21 From the application folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. See section 2.4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■...
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... RAID settings, manage system updates ❖ Section 3.8, Browse: access files and folders, upload and download files, delete files Figure 3 Administration page 23 When you log in as the NAS (Network Attached Storage) Administration Page. 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 here as "admin", you will see a series of blue navigation links on the left side of folder access privileges. ❖ Section 3.5, Groups: Add, delete...
... RAID settings, manage system updates ❖ Section 3.8, Browse: access files and folders, upload and download files, delete files Figure 3 Administration page 23 When you log in as the NAS (Network Attached Storage) Administration Page. 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 here as "admin", you will see a series of blue navigation links on the left side of folder access privileges. ❖ Section 3.5, Groups: Add, delete...
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... on the user's User Profile page. 2. Users can down- Check the box for more information. Click the Shares tab on the user's User Profile page. 2. Setting Group Membership All of the groups on your 2big Network are listed on the Shares tab of groups. Setting User Access to an unlimited number of each group to which you are done configuring the new user click Apply to the users list. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.4.3. load and open files but cannot...
... on the user's User Profile page. 2. Users can down- Check the box for more information. Click the Shares tab on the user's User Profile page. 2. Setting Group Membership All of the groups on your 2big Network are listed on the Shares tab of groups. Setting User Access to an unlimited number of each group to which you are done configuring the new user click Apply to the users list. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.4.3. load and open files but cannot...
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... an external hard drive: caution: Unsafe removal of the 2big Network's USB expansion ports with the included USB cable (Fig. 3.7.3.2-A). 4. Turn on USB expansion ports Figure 3.7.3.2-A Figure 3.7.3.2-B caution: Formatting erases ALL data on the 2big Network. 2. Formatting Disks Click Format disk (Fig. 3.7.3.1) to another device before formatting. 3.7.3.2. Turn on the 2big Network. Click OK on the Disk tab. 5. In the Web Administration Page, click on the confirmation dialog. 3. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.3. Disk Use the disk page to still be listed under...
... an external hard drive: caution: Unsafe removal of the 2big Network's USB expansion ports with the included USB cable (Fig. 3.7.3.2-A). 4. Turn on USB expansion ports Figure 3.7.3.2-A Figure 3.7.3.2-B caution: Formatting erases ALL data on the 2big Network. 2. Formatting Disks Click Format disk (Fig. 3.7.3.1) to another device before formatting. 3.7.3.2. Turn on the 2big Network. Click OK on the Disk tab. 5. In the Web Administration Page, click on the confirmation dialog. 3. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.3. Disk Use the disk page to still be listed under...
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... the blue Status indicators. Once the drive is currently connected, as shares on the Shares page. In Fig. 3.7.3.3, the volumes "LaCie1" and "LaCie2" are activated. Accessing External Hard Drives Attached external hard drives and their partitions appears as indicated by the gray Status indicator. See section 3.4, Users. By default, all services (FTP, HTML, etc.) are volumes of a partitioned external hard drive that is recognized, users can rename the shares on the Browse page. Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted...
... the blue Status indicators. Once the drive is currently connected, as shares on the Shares page. In Fig. 3.7.3.3, the volumes "LaCie1" and "LaCie2" are activated. Accessing External Hard Drives Attached external hard drives and their partitions appears as indicated by the gray Status indicator. See section 3.4, Users. By default, all services (FTP, HTML, etc.) are volumes of a partitioned external hard drive that is recognized, users can rename the shares on the Browse page. Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted...
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... the system Status page (Fig. 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. On this page you wish to display the Maintenance page (Fig. 3.7.5). LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.4. 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. ■...
... the system Status page (Fig. 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. On this page you wish to display the Maintenance page (Fig. 3.7.5). LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.4. 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. ■...
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... info: Do not save the current configuration: 1. Click the New Configuration button (Fig.3.7.5.1- LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.5.1. When the confirmation dialog opens, click Save File. ❖ Internet Explorer users: The XML defining the configuration will save your system configuration in a configuration file. To load a saved configuration: 1. Click on System > Maintenance. 2. The configuration file is not saved in case the 2big needs to the browser's default download location. Click Apply. Saving and Loading...
... info: Do not save the current configuration: 1. Click the New Configuration button (Fig.3.7.5.1- LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.5.1. When the confirmation dialog opens, click Save File. ❖ Internet Explorer users: The XML defining the configuration will save your system configuration in a configuration file. To load a saved configuration: 1. Click on System > Maintenance. 2. The configuration file is not saved in case the 2big needs to the browser's default download location. Click Apply. Saving and Loading...
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... restart the 2big Network, click the Shut Down button (B in Fig. 3.7.5.3). and select an update file from www.lacie.com/support/ downloads/. 2. Click Apply. During the system update you will not have access to access shares. technical note: If the on/auto/off power switch on the 2big is complete, the login page will open even after the device shuts down . Download updates from your computer. 5. ton (A in Fig. 3.7.5.3). LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.5.2. To install firmware updates: 1. Click the Update...
... restart the 2big Network, click the Shut Down button (B in Fig. 3.7.5.3). and select an update file from www.lacie.com/support/ downloads/. 2. Click Apply. During the system update you will not have access to access shares. technical note: If the on/auto/off power switch on the 2big is complete, the login page will open even after the device shuts down . Download updates from your computer. 5. ton (A in Fig. 3.7.5.3). LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.5.2. To install firmware updates: 1. Click the Update...
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... OK. 5. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page 46 4.2. This is due to create a user with Ethernet Agent (Windows) For faster time connections and usability, LaCie recommends that you will need to map from the menu. 4. The share appears under Windows 95 and 98, you map shares on your 2big Network as your log in the task bar and select LaCie-2big > Map a drive (Fig. 4.2-A). The Map a drive window opens (Fig. 4.2-B). 3. Map a Drive with the same username and password as drives on the Ethernet Agent...
... OK. 5. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page 46 4.2. This is due to create a user with Ethernet Agent (Windows) For faster time connections and usability, LaCie recommends that you will need to map from the menu. 4. The share appears under Windows 95 and 98, you map shares on your 2big Network as your log in the task bar and select LaCie-2big > Map a drive (Fig. 4.2-A). The Map a drive window opens (Fig. 4.2-B). 3. Map a Drive with the same username and password as drives on the Ethernet Agent...
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... LaCie 2big Network is the blue light on the front of the drive on the front of power. Contacting Customer Service for more information, refer to chapter 3.7.6, System Log. ■ Manual Updates LaCie is our goal to provide you the most recent software updates will not turn on, the power supply may provide an answer to -use format that your specific question. For more information. Is the drive's power supply connected and is not working...
... LaCie 2big Network is the blue light on the front of the drive on the front of power. Contacting Customer Service for more information, refer to chapter 3.7.6, System Log. ■ Manual Updates LaCie is our goal to provide you the most recent software updates will not turn on, the power supply may provide an answer to -use format that your specific question. For more information. Is the drive's power supply connected and is not working...
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... LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Troubleshooting page 59 ■ Problem ■ Question to Ask ■ Solution The drive is not DHCP enabled, you will need to manually configure the address; Are you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface? If your network is not recognized by a DHCP server, the 2big Network uses its IP address from a DHCP server. By default the 2big Network is DHCP enabled, please refer to sections 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent or 2.4, Connecting with your network DHCP...
... LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Troubleshooting page 59 ■ Problem ■ Question to Ask ■ Solution The drive is not DHCP enabled, you will need to manually configure the address; Are you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface? If your network is not recognized by a DHCP server, the 2big Network uses its IP address from a DHCP server. By default the 2big Network is DHCP enabled, please refer to sections 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent or 2.4, Connecting with your network DHCP...
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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. QIG_2big-Network_070723.indd 4 7/23/07 12:02:21 PM Turn on the 2big by moving the power switch on 3.
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. QIG_2big-Network_070723.indd 4 7/23/07 12:02:21 PM Turn on the 2big by moving the power switch on 3.