Step 2: Connect The Ethernet Cable - LaCie 2big Network 2 User Manual

LaCie 2big Network 2
User Manual
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
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
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.
• DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
(Fig. 04).
2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie
Fig. 04
Fig. 05
Fig. 06 - Gigabit Ethernet cable ends
Connecting to a Network
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