Accessing Shares Via Ftp - LaCie 2big Network 2 User Manual

LaCie 2big Network 2
User Manual

3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP

The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to an-
other through a local network or over the internet. This protocol
allows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely,
as only people with a user account will have access.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The FTP service is enabled by default for all
shares, but if you have disabled the service at the global or share
level, enable the services as described in section
General Settings and 4.9. Dashboard:
To connect to the 2big Network 2 via FTP locally on the LAN, enter
in your browser's or FTP client's address field:
ftp://[IP address]
TECHNICAL NOTE: See section
for instructions on finding your 2big Network 2's IP address.
Example: ftp://192.168.10.149
OR
ftp://<username>:<password>@<ip or machine name>/
Example: ftp://ringo:4xtp23@LaCie-2big/
To login, enter the username and password you've set up in the
Dashboard (4.7. Dashboard:
To remotely access the drive from a computer NOT on your net-
work, refer to 3.5. Accessing Shares through the
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4.6. Dashboard:
Shares.
2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address
Users) or the Setup Wizard.
Internet.
Accessing & Transferring Files
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