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5.2. Assigning A Network (IP) Address Using The LaCie Network Configurator 16

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7. Using The Web Administration Page 21

7.1. Accessing The Web Administration Page 21

7.2. Wizard And Advanced Modes 22

7.3. Using The Wizard Mode 22

7.3.1. Creating A Share: “Share Name” 22

7.3.2. Username 23

7.3.3. Confirmation 23

7.3.4. Set-up Complete 24

7.4. Using The Advanced Mode 24

7.4.1. Changing The Name And Location Of The LaCie Ethernet Disk 24

7.4.1.1. Changing The Name 24

7.4.1.2. Moving From A Workgroup To A Domain 25

7.4.2. Setting The Date And Time Of Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 25

7.4.3. Sharing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk In Advanced Mode 26

7.4.3.1. Creating Users 26

7.4.3.2. Creating Groups 26

7.4.3.3. Creating Shares 27

7.5. Shutting Down The Ethernet Drive 28

8. Advanced Management Of Users, Groups And Shares 29

8.1. Listing Local Users 29

8.1.1. Creating A User 29

8.1.2. Editing A User 30

8.1.3. Deleting A User 30

8.2. Listing Local Groups 30

8.2.1. Creating A Group 30

8.2.2. Editing A Group 31

8.2.3. Deleting A Group 31

8.3. Listing Local Shares 32

8.3.1. Creating A Share 32

8.3.2. Editing A Share 32

8.3.3. Deleting A Share 32

8.3.4. Deleting A Broken Share 32

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9. Customizing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 33

9.1. Checking Your Server Configuration 33

9.2. Checking The Adminitrator’s Password 34

9.3. Enabling/Disabling Guest Accounts 34

9.4. Rebooting Your Server 35

9.5. Shutting Down Your Server 35

9.6. Changing Your Network Configuration 36

9.7. Formatting Your Disk 37

9.8. Defragmenting Your Disks 38

9.9. Backing Up Your Disks Using The Included Backup Program 39

9.9.1. Backing Up With The Included Backup Program 39

9.9.2. Recovering Files Using The Included Backup Program 40

9.10. Backing Up Your Disks Using Third-party Software Programs 43

9.11. Uploading A New Version Of The System Software 43

9.12. Restoring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 43

10. Expanding Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 45

10.1. Adding Additional Storage Space 45

11. Using the LaCie Shell 46

11.1. Accessing the LaCie Shell using Remote Desktop (Windows) 47

11.2. Accessing the LaCie Shell using Remote Desktop for Mac OS X 48

11.3. Firewall 49

11.4. Diagnostics 50

11.4.1. System Log 50

11.4.2. Information 50

11.4.3. Advanced 51

11.4.4. Backup and Restore 51

11.5. Logging Off The System via Remote Desktop (Windows and Macintosh) 52

12. Troubleshooting 53

13. Contacting Customer Support 57

14. Restoring Your Ethernet Disk Using The LaCie Restore CD 59

15. Warranty 61
Glossary 62

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Copyrights

Copyright © 2004 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.

Trademarks

Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows NT, Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics. 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.

FCC Statement:

Foreword

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Caution!

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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:

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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With FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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

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
designated collection point for the recycling of electrical waste 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.

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Precautions

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Health and Safety Precautions

Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.

• Read this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

• Do not open your LaCie Ethernet Disk or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive
to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk contains no user­serviceable 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 Ethernet Disk, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short­circuiting, fire or personal injury.

• Make sure that the computer and LaCie Ethernet Disk are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded, there is an
increased risk of electrical shock.

General Use Precautions:

• Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet Disk to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F). Doing so may
damage the LaCie Ethernet Disk or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk near a source of heat or
exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk in an environment that is too cold
or humid may damage the unit.

• Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet Disk 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 Ethernet Disk near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may
cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.

• Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Disk near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie Ethernet Disk.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Ethernet Disk or use excessive force on it.

• Never use excessive force on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. If you detect a problem, consult the 12. T
this manual.

• Protect your LaCie Ethernet Disk from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device,
increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.

• Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.

roubleshooting section in

Caution!

listed above.

The LaCie Ethernet Disk's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions

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1. Introduction

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1. Introduction

Share information across diverse platforms, over a network or over the Web. The LaCie Ethernet Disk is the first hard drive
that can be connected to a network, without any technical expertise. You’ll be able to easily communicate by sharing content
with others over a network to collaborate on multiple projects for greater workgroup productivity. Just plug the LaCie Ethernet
Disk to any Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet, port and start sharing the disk among as many as 25 users at the same time*.

Tech Note:

that not all 25 users transfer files at the same time because this may cause the system to become overloaded.

LaCie recommends that no more than 10 users transfer files at the same time. Gigabit speeds available only on

models with Gigabit Ethernet port.

Open a new world of connectivity and flexible information management by instantly adding storage space to users on a
network, and expand the capacity by simply daisy-chaining additional Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hard drives. Powered by Windows
XP® Embedded, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is affordable, secure and compatible with all platforms, including Windows, Mac,
Linux and UNIX.

The LaCie Ethernet Disk was designed to easily integrate into any environment. Engineered to be rack mountable, you can
quickly and easily place the LaCie Ethernet Disk into your standard 19-inch computer equipment racks, or if you prefer
seamlessly incorporate it into workstation configurations as a stand-alone or stackable device.

With all it can do for you, we’re confident that your LaCie Ethernet Disk will quickly become an important tool in your day-to­day business and personal computing.

While the LaCie Ethernet Disk supports 25 users connected simultaneously, it is highly recommended

1.1. What Your LaCie Ethernet
Disk Can Do

• Economically add storage over the network

• Offer extra security for your files

• Allow you to share files among several users

• Improve the availability of your files

Important Info:

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
your external hard drive, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard drive, another external
hard drive or some other form of removable storage media, such as CD, DVD or Tape. LaCie offers a complete
line of CD, DVD and Tape drives, and if you would like more information on backup, please refer to the LaCie
white paper on backup methods and technology.

Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of

two copies of your data; one copy on

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2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk

2.1. Minimum System Requirements

Client’s Minimum Requirements:

• TCP/IP enabled network

• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP

• Mac OS 9.x, 10.x

• Any computer with a browser

• Any computer with an FTP client

LaCie Network Configurator’s Minimum Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP

• Mac OS 9.x, 10.x

• Linux version with a graphic environment and Java 1.1.x or higher

• UNIX version with a graphic environment and Java 1.1.x or higher

2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk

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2.2. Package Contents

1

LaCie Ethernet Disk

2

Ethernet cable

3

Power cable

4

LaCie Ethernet Disk Utilities CD-ROM

5

Quick Install Guide (not shown)

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2.3. Front Panel

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2 34 4

Power button – Used to turn the LaCie Ethernet Disk on and off. You can turn on the Ethernet Disk by pressing the

1

Power button (see 4.2. T

Your Ethernet Disk Using Wake On LAN (Windows Only)).

urning On Your LaCie Ethernet Disk) or using the Wake On LAN feature (see 5.3. Powering Up

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Important Info:

the Server tab, click the Shutdown button, (see 7.5 Shutting Down

You can also shutdown the Ethernet Disk by pressing the power button on the front of the drive once the LaCie Ethernet
Disk will shutdown shortly afterwards. In an emergency you can force the LaCie Ethernet Disk to shutdown by pressing
and holding in the power button for five seconds; please note that this method may cause data corruption or data loss.

2

Ready Light – Indicates that the LaCie Ethernet Disk is ready to serve files.

3

Disk Light – Indicates when the LaCie Ethernet Disk is being accessed.

Rackmount Brackets – Attaches your LaCie Ethernet Disk in standard, 19” computer equipment racks. See 3.1.

4

Rack Installation for more details.

The recommended method to turn off the Ethernet Drive is to use the Web Administration tool; on

The Ethernet Disk for detailed steps.)

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Power Input – Where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 4.1. Connecting The LaCie

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Ethernet Disk To Your Network for more details.

2

Ventilation Fan – This fan helps to keep your drive cool during operation. Be sure not to block this fan when using your
drive.

3

Mouse Port – This port can be used to connect a mouse (not recommended).

4

Ethernet Port – This port is used to connect the Ethernet cable (included with your drive). See section 4.1. Connecting

The LaCie Ethernet Disk To Your Network for more details.

5

Gigabit Ethernet Port – only available on Gigabit Ethernet Disk models.

Keyboard Port – This port can be used to connect a keyboard (not recommended).

6

VGA Video Port – This VGA video port can be used to connect a monitor (not recommended).

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8

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports – These ports can be used to attach additional hard drives.
Please see section 10.1. Adding Additional Storage

9

Serial Number Sticker – This is where you will find your LaCie Ethernet Disk’s serial number. Write down the serial

for more information.

number and keep it in a safe place, because you will need to provide the number in the event you have to call LaCie
Technical Support for any reason in regard to the drive’s performance. The serial number would also come in handy if
your drive is lost or stolen.

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3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk

Your LaCie Ethernet Disk was designed to allow for quick and easy installation.

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Caution!

Ethernet Disk can support up to 25 kilos).

Once you have mounted the LaCie Ethernet Disk, do not set heavy objects on top of the unit (the LaCie

3.1. Stand-alone Installation

3.2. Rack Installation

If you do not want to install the LaCie Ethernet Disk
into a rack, you can place it on a tabletop as you
would a desktop or workstation.

The LaCie Ethernet Disk fits easily into standard
19” computer equipment racks.

1) Carefully slide the LaCie Ethernet Disk into a
shelf space in the rack. Use your equipment rack’s
screws to secure the device in place in the rack.

Important Info:

equipment rack’s documentation for
specific details about device weight and
installation instructions.

Please refer to your

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Serial Number XXXXXXXXX

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4. Installing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk

The LaCie Ethernet Disk is compatible with either 10BaseT or 100BaseTX, or Gigabit.

4.1. Connecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk To Your Network

1

Connect the included AC power cord to your LaCie Ethernet Disk, and then plug the
other end to an AC wall outlet.

2

For 10BaseT or 100BaseT ethernet models, connect to the Ethernet port using the Ethernet cable provided.

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3

OR for Gigabit ethernet models, connect to the Gigabit Ethernet port using the Ethernet cable provided.

1

Tech Note:

If your primary system is not part of a network, or you want to connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk directly

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to another computer, connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk using a network crossover cable.

4.2. Turning On Your LaCie Ethernet Disk

Press the power button on the front of the drive and wait for the LaCie Ethernet Disk to start up. Once the Ready light is on
and stays lit, the LaCie Ethernet Disk will be ready to use.

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5. Configuring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk

Before your users can access and use the LaCie Ethernet Disk, you have to make sure the correct IP address and network
settings are assigned to the unit.

5.1. Installing the LaCie Network Configurator

To assist you in assigning the correct network settings, LaCie has provided you a Network Configurator program.

5.1.1. Windows Users

Insert the installation CD-ROM into your drive to install the Network Configurator Program.

1

Select and install the program

a. Double click on the

b. When prompted, select a location where you would like to install the Network Configurator program (By
default, it saves under C:\Program Files\LaCie NAS Configurator)

Network Configurator icon, after you have inserted the CD.

c. Click

d. Click

e. Click on

After installation, find the

2

configure the LaCie Ethernet Disk on the network.

Next.

Install to install the program.

Done to confirm.

LaCie Network Configurator in the location you have installed it and run the program to

5.1.2. Mac OS 9.x Users

Insert the installation CD-ROM into your drive. Double-click on the Mac OS install icon. The LaCie Network Configurator’s
installer will start. Click on the LaCie

Important Info:

your operating system’s manual for specific information if it is not installed.

Your system must have Java installed. Most systems have Java enabled by default. Please refer to

Network Configurator icon once it is installed to configure the network.

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5.1.3. Mac OS 10.x Users

Insert the installation CD-ROM into your drive. Double-click on the Mac OS X install icon. The LaCie Network Configurator’s
installer will start automatically. Click on the LaCie Network Configurator icon once it is installed to configure the network.

Important Info:

Try using the Mac OS installer, instead.

Important Info:

your operating system’s manual for specific information if it is not installed.

With older versions of Mac OS 10.x, there may be some difficulties using the Mac OSX installer.

Your system must have Java installed. Most systems have Java enabled by default. Please refer to

5.1.4. UNIX Users

First, you will need to log in as the root to run the program. Mount and go to the root directory of your install CD-ROM.

Type:

For Java 2, type: java –jar lacie.jar

For Java 1.1x, type: java –classpath lacie.jar ConfServer

If this does not work, try typing: java –classpath [path to]classes.zip:lacie.jar ConfServer

If this does not work, either, on sh-like shells, try typing:

cd [directory where lacie.jar is located]
CLASSPATH=$CLASSPATH:config.jar
export CLASSPATH

java ConfServer

cd unix

Or, for csh-like shells, try typing:

cd [directory where nconfig.jar is located]
setenv CLASSPATH $CLASSPATH:nconfig.jar

java ConfServer

Important Info:

have Java installed by default. Please refer to your operating system’s manual for specific information if it is not

installed.

A graphical environment is required. Your system must also have Java installed. Most systems

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5.2. Assigning A Network (IP) Address Using The LaCie Network Configurator

A few seconds after the Network Configurator program loads, your LaCie Ethernet Disk which is shown by its Media Access
Control (MAC) address will appear in the
configuration will appear on the right.

Available servers list box on the left of the application. The current network

Fig. 5.2.1 Network Configuration for Windows

There are two possible scenarios:

If your network is DHCP enabled

You will not need to modify your LaCie Ethernet Disk’s network settings. Write down the IP address and quit the Configurator.

Important Info:

If your network uses static IP

You will need to manually assign the correct network settings on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. Refer to your network administrator
for more information about your network and which parameters you should use.

1) Uncheck the DHCP checkbox and fill in the network parameters, then select

2) Write down the IP address.

By default, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is configured to use DHCP.

Fig. 5.2.2 Network Configuration for Mac and Unix

Update.

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3) An administrator log on will be prompted. Type in admin as the password. This is the default administrator password for
the LaCie Ethernet Disk.

After processing the information, the LaCie Ethernet Disk will reboot with the new network parameters.

Once you have finished this operation, you should not have to use the LaCie Network Configurator again, unless you have
forgotten the IP address or you are moving the LaCie Ethernet Disk.

Once the network parameters have been set, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is ready to be accessed by users. Users will have access
to the default folder called “public.” Any user can log on as the default user, with the username “myuser” and the password
“myuser.” To learn more about adding and modifying shares, creating and modifying Users and Groups, please refer to
sections 7. Using The W

eb Administration Page and 8. Advanced Management Of Users, Groups And Shares.

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6. Accessing Your Ethernet Disk Over The Network

Your LaCie Ethernet Disk appears as a drive with shared folders on the network. You can connect to the LaCie Ethernet Disk as
you would with any other server.

Important Info:

show up in the network.

If you have just turned on the LaCie Ethernet Disk, it may take a few minutes for the server to

6.1 Microsoft Windows Users

To access the LaCie Ethernet Disk using Microsoft Windows, look in My Network Places. By default, the LaCie Ethernet Disk
will be named
username and a password.

For faster time connections and usability, LaCie recommends that you map a drive to share. To map a drive to a share, select

Tools menu from Windows Explorer. Click on Map a drive. Fill in the appropriate information and press Finish. This will

the
create a new drive mapped to your share (for more information about drive mapping, refer to your Windows manual).

6.1.1. Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP

For Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP users, if you cannot find the LaCie Ethernet Disk from your workstation,
try using the Windows search tool.

From the

Search for Computers dialog box, enter the server name and click the Search Now button. The server name is LACIE-

the

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LACIE-XXXXXXXXX * under Workgroup. When you attempt to access a share, you will be asked to enter a

Tech Note:

(letters and numbers). This manual will refer to this default name as LACIE-XXXXXXXXX.

Start menu, select Search, and then click on For Files or Folders. In the Search Results window, select Computers. In

by default.

The default name for the LaCie Ethernet Disk will always be LACIE- followed by 9 random characters

Tech Note:

a user with the same username and password as your log in for Windows. This is due to a limitation in
Microsoft’s operating system.

Windows Me Users – To access your shares under Windows Me, the administrator will need to create

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6.1.2. Microsoft Windows 95, 98 and NT

For Microsoft Windows 95, 98, and NT users, if you cannot find the LaCie Ethernet Disk from your workstation, try using the
Windows search tool.

From the
system and after a little while, the LaCie Ethernet Disk should appear in the result window. Click on the icon, and you will then
be asked to enter a username and password.

Start menu, select Find and then Computer. Enter the server name and click Find Now. Windows will search your

Tech Note:

create a user on the LaCie Ethernet Disk with the same username and password as your log in for Windows. This

is due to a limitation in Microsoft’s operating system.

Windows 95 and 98 Users – To access your shares under Windows 95 and 98, you will need to

6.2. Mac Users

6.2.1. Mac OS 9.x

From the Apple menu, select Network Browser, Chooser or Connect to Server. In Chooser, click the Appleshare icon. Your
server should appear in the list with the default name (

Tech Note:

(letters and numbers). This manual will refer to this default name as LACIE-XXXXXXXXX.

The default name for the LaCie Ethernet Disk will always be LACIE- followed by 9 random characters

6.2.2. Mac OS 10.x

Under Mac OS 10.x, click Connect to Server in the Go menu, and then enter the IP address of your LaCie Ethernet Disk. A
list of shares will appear. Click on the shares that you want open and press
new shares will be placed on your desktop.

LACIE-XXXXXXXXX *). Select it and press OK.

OK. Enter a valid username and password. The

6.3. UNIX Users

You can connect your LaCie Ethernet Disk using Samba. Please consult the Samba manual, or ask your administrator, for
detailed information on how to connect using Samba.

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6.4. Connecting Via HTTP Or FTP

If you have enabled HTTP share, you can access your share directly from any computer with a current browser. Just open a
browser to http://server_ip_address (the server_ip_address stands for the IP address assigned to your LaCie Ethernet Disk by
the LaCie Network Configurator).

Once the page has loaded, you can choose how you want to connect to the LaCie Ethernet Disk. Click the
access in http mode, or

You can also connect directly to the FTP share by opening a browser at ftp://server_ip_address/sharename.

Tech Note:

and drop objects to upload files if the share is write enabled.

FTP to access in the ftp mode.

If you are operating under Windows or are using Internet Explorer to connect via FTP, you can drag

HTTP button to

6.5. Connecting With An FTP Client

You can use any FTP client to connect to the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
Clients like LeechFTP, CuteFTP, etc., will work normally.

You can also use the command line command, “ftp”:
Type: ftp server_ip
Enter your username and password.
Type: cd /sharename

Tech Note:

Windows versions, and on most UNIX operating systems.

The ftp command line exists under most

Fig.6.5

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7. Using The Web Administration Page

LaCie provides a Web Administration Page with utilities that allow the LaCie Ethernet Disk administrator to easily create and
customize shares, add and modify users and groups, and assign user permissions.

7.1. Accessing The Web Administration Page

1) To access the Web Administration Page:

Open your browser to http://server_ip (the
LaCie Network Configurator).

You should see a Web page showing the available shares on your LaCie Ethernet Disk.

Important Info:

2) To enter the Web Administration Page,

a) Click in the upper left-hand corner designated “Administrator.” You will be prompted to enter a user name and a
password.

administrator for the username, and admin for the password.

b) Use

You will then be in the Web Administration Page.

It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher as your browser.

server_ip stands for the IP address assigned to your LaCie Ethernet Disk by the