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Lacie 2BIG NETWORK 2 User Manual

LaCie 2big 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. Hard Drive Heat Management ....................................................................................................... 9
1.4. Views of the Drive ....................................................................................................................... 10
2. Connecting to a Network .......................................................................................... 12
2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 13
2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................. 14
2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant ............................................................................ 15
2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard .......................................................................................... 17
2.5. Power Button Functions ...............................................................................................................18
2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address ........................................................................................................ 19
3. Accessing and Transferring Files ............................................................................... 20
3.1. About Default Shares .................................................................................................................. 20
3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant ........................................................................... 21
3.2.1. Switching User................................................................................................................23
3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser ............................................................................................. 25
3.4. Accessing Shares via USB ............................................................................................................ 26
3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet ........................................................................................... 30
3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP ............................................................................................................. 31
3.7. Multimedia Server ....................................................................................................................... 32
3.8. iTunes Music Server .................................................................................................................... 33
4. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 ................................................................ 34
4.1. Dashboard: Accessing ................................................................................................................. 35
4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page ......................................................................................................... 36
4.3. Dashboard: Navigation ............................................................................................................... 36
4.4. Dashboard: Logging Out ............................................................................................................ 36
4.5. Dashboard: Restart/Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 36
4.6. Dashboard: General Settings ....................................................................................................... 37
4.7. Dashboard: Users ....................................................................................................................... 39
4.8. Dashboard: Groups .................................................................................................................... 41
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4.9. Dashboard: Shares ..................................................................................................................... 43
4.10. Dashboard: Network ................................................................................................................... 45
4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information ...................................................................................................... 47
4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management ..................................................................................................... 49
4.12.1. UPS Management........................................................................................................... 50
4.13. Dashboard: Support .................................................................................................................... 52
4.14. Dashboard: Download ................................................................................................................ 54
4.15. Dashboard: Copy ....................................................................................................................... 55
4.16. Dashboard: External Ports............................................................................................................ 56
4.17. Dashboard: RAID ........................................................................................................................ 58
4.18. Update Product Software ............................................................................................................. 61
4.19. Reset to Factory .......................................................................................................................... 63
5. Technical Information................................................................................................ 64
5.1. Optimizing Data Transfers ........................................................................................................... 64
6. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 65
6.1. System Log ................................................................................................................................. 65
6.2. Manual Updates ......................................................................................................................... 65
6.3. Troubleshooting the Network Connection ..................................................................................... 66
6.4. Troubleshooting the USB Connection ........................................................................................... 68
7. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................... 72
7.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 73
8. Warranty Information ............................................................................................... 74
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword
User Manual page 3
Copyrights
Copyright © 2010 LaCie. All rights re­served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys­tem, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo­copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.
Licences and free software
The LaCie 2big Network 2 ships with copyrighted software that are licensed un­der the GPL, AFL, Apache, Apple, BSD, GNU LGPL, MIT, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, PHP, Python, and Creative Common. It also includes free software, the source code for which can be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/sup-
port/
© 2007-2008, Thomas BERNARD. © 2006 Allan Saddi allan@saddi.com © 2004, Jan Kneschke, incremental. © 2001-2006, Patrick K. O’Brien and Contributors. © 2003-2009 Stuart Bishop stuart@stu­artbishop.net. © 2006 Kirill Simonov. © 1996-2006 Julian R Seward. © 2004, 2005 Darren Tucker. All rights reserved. © 1997-2008 University of Cambridge. All rights reserved. © 2007-2008, Google Inc. All rights re­served. © 1990-2003 Sleepycat Software. All rights reserved. © 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler. © 2004 Micah Dowty. ® 1997-2006 by Secret Labs AB ® 1995-2006 by Fredrik Lundh. © 1988,1990,1993,1994 by Paul Vixie. © 2007-2009 Charles du Jeu.
This list of licenses can evolve over time and can be found on the user interface under the heading “Credits.”
Trademarks
Apple, Mac, Time Machine, and Macin­tosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are reg­istered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora­tion. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for in­formation only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable 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
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer­ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
ROHS Compliance
This product is ROHS compliant (Europe­an Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restric­tion of Hazardous Substances).
Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification
We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following Eu­ropean standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2
With reference to the following condi­tions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive; 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
FCC Statement
LaCie 2big Network 2
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de­signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen­tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en­ergy 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 occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 inter­ference by one or more of the following 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 experi-
enced 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.
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LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword
User Manual page 4
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product 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 collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equip­ment. The separate collection and recy­cling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled 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.
Health and Safety Precautions
✦ 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 2big Net-
work 2 or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short­circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your LaCie 2big Network 2 con­tains 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 containing liquids on the LaCie 2big Network 2, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuit­ing, fire, or personal injury.
✦ Power requirements 100-240 V~,
0.9 A, 50-60 Hz, (Supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding ± 10% of the nominal, transient over­voltages according to over-voltage category II).
General Use Precautions
✦ Do not expose the LaCie 2big Net-
work 2 to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F); or to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10­90%, non-condensing. Doing so may damage the LaCie 2big Net­work 2 or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie 2big Network 2 near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a win­dow). Inversely, placing your LaCie 2big Network 2 in an environment that is too cold or humid may dam­age the unit. Because of heat is­sues, LaCie recommends that users do not stack multiple 2big Network 2 together.
✦ Always unplug the LaCie 2big Net-
work 2 from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended 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 2big Network
2 near other electrical appliances such as televisions or radios. Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
✦ Do not place the LaCie 2big Net-
work 2 near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speak­ers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stabil­ity of your LaCie 2big Network 2. Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie 2big Network 2.
✦ Never use excessive force on your
LaCie 2big Network 2. If you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corrup-
tion 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 disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard disk, another external hard disk 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.
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword
User Manual page 5
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% less).
IMPORTANT INFO: Some enhance-
ments brought to the product during its lifetime may cause discrepancies between the information and screenshots in the manual and the actual user experience.
CAUTION: Modifications not authorized
by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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 television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used.
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Introduction
User Manual page 6

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie 2big Network 2. De­signed to satisfy the data sharing and backup needs of small offices, the LaCie 2big Network 2 represents the new generation of shared storage with security.
To navigate this manual, use the PDF bookmarks or consult the table of contents. For quick access to important sections, see the Quick Links box below.
Quick Links
Click a topic:
✦ Connecting to a Network
✦ Accessing and Transferring Files
✦ Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Introduction
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1.1. Minimum System Requirements

1.1.1. Windows users

✦ Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
✦ Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
✦ Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0,
or Chrome 2.0 or higher

1.1.2. Mac Users

✦ Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
✦ Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6
✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
✦ Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0,
or Chrome 2.0 or higher

1.1.3. Linux Users

✦ Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
✦ Linux 2.6 or later
✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
✦ Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0,
or Chrome 2.0 or higher
IMPORTANT INFO: The LaCie 2big Network 2’s performance
can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hard­ware, distance, and setup.
IMPORTANT INFO: For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Eth-
ernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Introduction
User Manual page 8

1.2. Box Content

1. LaCie 2big Network 2
2. Ethernet cable
3. USB 2.0 cable
4. External power supply
5. Drive stand for upright use
6. Disk drawer key
7. Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual
8. Quick Install Guide
IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that
the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
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1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management

Heat Dissipation Design
The LaCie 2big Network 2’s metal body is ideal for naturally dis­sipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from the internal drives toward the external casing. This feature takes heat away from the internal drive, keeping it safe and pro­longing its life and reliability. As a consequence, it is normal for the external casing to be hot to the touch.
Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount
Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the vertical posi­tion. 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. This will allow for some airflow between your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not recom­mend stacking or racking more than three drives on top of each other, especially if these drives are turned ON simultaneously.
Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design
Provides 60% more area for heat dissipation & high reliability
Aluminum Heat Sink Design
Standard Design
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Introduction
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1.4. Views of the Drive

1.4.1. Front View

Button and Activity LED: The blue button stays on to show disk activ­ity (unless you turn it off using the Dashboard, the user interface) and can also be configured to put it to sleep or wake it from sleep. For details, see 2.5. Power Button Functions and 4.12. Dashboard: Eco
Management.

1.4.2. Rear View

1. Left drive status LED
2. ON/OFF
3. Gigabit Ethernet
4. eSATA Expansion
5. USB 2.0 Expansion
6. Left drive status LED
7. Drive tray handle
8. Drive lock
9. USB 2.0 Direct Connection
10. Power Connector
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1.4.3. LED Behavior

The front and rear LED indicate drive status and activity. This section describes the behavior of the LED indicators.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Even if you have turned off the front LED using the Dashboard (4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management), events triggering a red
light will always cause the front LED to turn on.
Front LED Color Rear LED Color 2big Network 2 State
Blinking blue
Solid blue
Blinking blue/red
Blinking red
Solid red
Activity LED for working disk(s)
(until they are fully initialized)
Activity LED for working disk(s) Drive working (read/write)
Activity LED for working disk(s) RAID is degraded; data is intact but no longer protected from further failed
Solid red in non-functional disk(s)
Activity LED for working disk(s)
Activity LED for working disk(s) Temperature alert (critic level) – the product will shut off
Activity LED for working disk(s) Power supply has been cut and the UPS has run out of reserve power – the
Solid red in non-functional disk(s)
Occurs as the 2big is booting; will cease once the drives are fully initial­ized
RAID synchronizing; will cease once operation has concluded
disks
Power supply has been cut but power is still being supplied through the UPS
Temperature alert (first level)
product will shut off
RAID has failed and data has been lost
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2. Connecting to a Network

The 2big Network 2 can be connected directly to a computer via USB or to your network via Ethernet. This chapter explains how to connect your hard drive to your network. For details on connecting to a computer, refer to chapter 3.4. Accessing Shares via USB.
Follow these steps to getting your LaCie 2big Network 2 connected to your network:
2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply
2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable
2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant
2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Connecting to a Network
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2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power
Supply
1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie 2big
Network 2 (Fig. 03).
Now move on to step 2, section 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet
Cable.
CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific
LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You may use your LaCie drive when in a for-
eign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter. Using an adapt­er other than one authorized by LaCie will void your warranty.
Fig. 03
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2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet
Cable
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of
the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 04).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet “out” port on your router or hub (refer to your router or hub’s documentation if necessary).
3. Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on the back of the drive (Fig. 05). The front LED will turn on and then begin blinking.
The drive is ready to be accessed once the blue LED has stopped blinking. The product may take up to 3 minutes to boot.
Now move on to step 3, section 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie
Network Assistant.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your computer’s Ethernet set-
tings, you may be able to connect the 2big Network 2 directly to your computer using the Ethernet cable.
Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors
See Fig. 06 for an illustration of the Ethernet cable used to connect your LaCie 2big Network 2 to your network device. The ends of the Ethernet cable are the same and either end can be connected to the LaCie 2big Network 2 or your router.
Fig. 04
Fig. 05
Fig. 06 - Gigabit Ethernet cable ends
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2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant

LaCie Network Assistant software detects all LaCie network-attached storage devices on your network and gives you easy ways to connect to or configure them.
Once installed and running, Network Assistant will appear in your task bar (Windows users, Fig. 08) or in the menu bar (Mac users,
Fig. 09) and automatically search for storage devices on your net-
work. When a new device is found, the icon will blink.
When Network Assistant finds your LaCie 2big Network 2, you can connect to any of its shares, log in to the Dashboard (user interface, see 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing), or configure its network settings.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you’ve installed LNA before purchasing the
2big Network 2, make sure that you download and install the latest version from the LaCie website.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you can’t do don’t want to install LNA, you
can still access the Dashboard by typing http://LaCie-2big (Win­dows), http://lacie-2big.local (Mac), or http://[IP address] (either).
Install LaCie Network Assistant:
1. Insert the LaCie 2big Network 2 CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer. Mac users, the CD should appear on the desktop. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click “LaCie Network Assistant Setup”.
Fig. 07
Fig. 08
3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation.
continued on next page >>
Fig. 09
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Connect to the LaCie 2big Network 2:
1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant and use it to open the Dash­board (administration page).
Windows Users
Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Net­work Assistant icon will appear in the system tray (Fig. 10) and Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Network 2 and any other storage devices on your net­work (Fig. 11).
Mac Users
Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the menu bar and the Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Net­work 2 and any other LaCie storage devices on your net­work.
Fig. 10
2. Click on the icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and select LaCie-2big (Fig. 12). The Dashboard will open in your default web browser.
3. If this is the first time you’ve connected to the Dashboard, pro­ceed to the next step, 2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wiz-
ard. For subsequent logins, refer to section 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard

The first time you log in to the Dashboard, the Setup Wizard will load in you browser (Fig. 13). The Setup Wizard consists of three sections to be filled out that will help you to configure your 2big Network 2.
a. General Settings: Modify the Machine Name (optional - a
name may only contain letters (case sensitive), numbers, or a hyphen. Maximum of 15 characters) and create the admin login name and password (minimum 4 characters).
IMPORTANT INFO: You may enter 4 to 20 characters using let-
ters (case sensitive), numbers, the hyphen, and the underscore. No other symbols, punctuation, or spaces may be used. Do not begin or end with a hyphen and/or an underscore.
Fig. 13
IMPORTANT INFO: If for whatever reason you do not complete
the Setup Wizard, the default login credentials will be admin/admin.
b. Time Configuration: Select whether the time and date should
be set manually or synchronized with a third party server. Press the Test button to ensure synchronization is working. When the time synchronization option is selected, you can’t modify the time and date settings.
c. Disk Configuration: Specify how much of the total stor-
age should be made available when the drive is connected to your computer via USB, and how much for when your computer is connected to the network. You can modify this amount from 0 GB to up to half the total capacity (default is 0 GB).
If you choose to increase the USBShare size, it is necessary to format the share. After completing the Setup Wizard, navi­gate to Drive Information > USB Drive and select Format (for details, see 4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information).
Once you’ve finished, you can proceed to the Dashboard by clicking
Finish (Fig. 13).
Your 2big Network 2 is configured and ready to use. Proceed to the following sections: 3. Accessing and Transferring Files and 4.
Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2.
IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie strongly recommends you do not in-
crease the USBShare size to more than 128 GB unless you format USBShare to either NTFS or HFS+ using your operating system’s native disk utility.
NOTE: The machine name can be modified later from the Dash-
board.
NOTE: You can also change the language on this page (Fig. 13, d).
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you need to assign a static IP address, refer
to section 2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address for details.
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2.5. Power Button Functions

The multi-function front LED/button allows you to activate/deacti­vate sleep mode and reset to default.
✦ Activate sleep mode: This mode can be triggered by either:
a. If Deep Sleep Mode is enabled in Dashboard > Eco Man-
agement, by clicking and holding the blue button.
b. Alternatively, if Deep Sleep Mode is enabled in Dashboard
> Eco Management, by clicking the Shut Down button in
the upper-right hand corner of the Dashboard then Deep
Sleep Mode (Fig. 14).
✦ Wake from sleep mode: Press the blue button (but do not hold
it down).
To wake the drive from Deep Sleep Mode, press the blue but­ton or use the Wake on LAN function in the LaCie Network As­sistant (see 4.12.2. Wake on LAN) (see 4.12. Dashboard: Eco
Management).
Fig. 14
✦ Reset to default: This process is explain in section 4.19. Reset
to Factory.
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2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address

Most networking routers are DHCP servers, meaning that the router will automatically assign the 2big Network 2 an IP address. If the network is not DHCP-managed, the 2big Network 2 will use APIPA to assign itself a valid IP address of existing network; in some cases it will assign itself an IP address following the rule 169.254.xxx.yyy/24.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Make sure you provide an IP address on the
same subnet as your computer so that the 2big Network 2 will be visible to that computer.
Fig. 15
If your network requires devices to be assigned a static IP, follow these steps to use the LaCie Network Assistant:
1. Make sure the LNA is installed on your computer (see section
2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant for details).
2. Launch LaCie Network Assistant and open the Network settings tab:
Windows Users
Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. An Net­work Assistant icon will appear in the system tray and Net­work Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Network 2 and any other storage devices on your network.
Mac Users
Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. An Network Assistant icon will appear in the menu bar and the Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Net­work 2 and any other LaCie storage devices on your net­work.
3. Click on the icon in the system tray (Windows) (Fig. 15) or menu
bar (Mac) (Fig. 16) and select Configuration Window....
4. Click the Network tab and select Manual.
5. Modify the network settings to work with your network.
Fig. 16
6. Click Apply.
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3. Accessing and Transferring Files

There are several ways to access and transfer files located on the 2big Network 2. Follow the links below for more details.
3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant
3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser
3.4. Accessing Shares via USB
3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet
3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP
3.7. Multimedia Server

3.1. About Default Shares

The LaCie 2big Network 2 has three shares (similar to folders) by default: Share, Public, and USBShare (USBShare will be created au- tomatically when you allocate space for USB access). The following table sums up the differences between them:
Name Accessibility Login Availability
Share Private, accessible only to admin
by default
Public Public, accessible to any user on
the network
USBShare Public (access to connected exter-
nal USB hard drive)
Thus, when the 2big Network 2 is connected to the network, all three shares are accessible to the administrator, and Public and USBShare to guests (USBShare will only be available if you have allocated space to USB access). On the other hand, when the 2big Network 2 is connected to a computer via USB, only USBShare will be ac­cessible. It is also possible to create new shares and/or to delete the default shares (except USBShare). See section 4.9. Dashboard:
Shares for details.
Password-protected When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to net-
worked computers
None When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to net-
worked computers or UPnP/DLNA-certified players/adapt­ers (if UPnP service is activated)
None When connected to the network (Ethernet) or to a com-
puter (USB), and through UPnP/DLNA-certified players/ adapters (if UPnP service is activated)
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3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant

When your computer is connected to your local area network, LaCie Network Assistant will help you quickly connect to the shared folders (Share, Public, any user share, and/or USBShare if you have allo­cated space to the USB connection) on your LaCie 2big Network 2 and, if you like, make those folders immediately available every time you log on to your computer (for this procedure, see section 3.2.2.
Map Shares).
By default, you will be logged in as a guest, and will not therefore have access to any private shares you have created. In order to ac­cess protected shares, you will have to change the login credentials using the LaCie Network Assistant. For this process, see section
3.2.1. Switching User.
To access shared folders:
1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant.
Fig. 17
Windows Users
Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the system tray (Fig. 17) and Net­work Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Network 2 and any other storage devices on your network (Fig. 18).
Mac Users
Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. An Network Assistant icon will appear in the menu bar and the As­sistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Network 2 and any other LaCie storage devices on your network..
2. Click on the icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and select a share from the LaCie 2big Network 2 sub­menu (Fig. 19).
TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, you will be logged in as a guest
and will therefore only have access to public shares. To access pri­vate shares using LaCie Network Assistant, see 3.2.1. Switching
User.
Fig. 18
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3. You will be logged on as a guest and the share will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer window (PC).
TECHNICAL NOTE: Mac users: If the share does not open in a
Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to Network > LaCie-
2big > [Share name].
4. Transfer files normally from your computer to the 2big Network 2 share.
IMPORTANT INFO: If you wish to copy large amounts of data
from the USBShare to another share, LaCie recommends you use the File Browser (3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser) instead of drag-and-drop using SMB.
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3.2.1. Switching User

By default, you will be logged in as a guest, and will not therefore have access to private shares. In order to access protected shares, you will have to change the login credentials using the LaCie Net­work Assistant. Follow these steps:
1. Click the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the Task Bar (Win-
dows) or Menu Bar (Mac) and select Configuration Window....
2. Click on the Volumes tab and then click the authentication but­ton (Fig. 20).
3. When prompted, enter you username and password (Fig. 21).
4. Click OK. Now when you click the LNA icon, you should see a listing of shares accessible to the authenticated user.
NOTE: The admin name and password can be changed from the
Dashboard > Home page.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
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