General Settings; General Tab - LaCie 2BIG User Manual

GENERAL SETTINGS

GENERAL TAB

Machine Name: The machine name identifies your LaCie NAS on your network. You can change it from the
default by clicking on the text and typing a new one. If a duplicate names exists, alternate names are
automatically created to avoid a conflict on the network. Keep in mind that the machine name is limited to 15
characters, is case-sensitive, and can consist only of alphanumeric characters without spaces or symbols.
Date: The date and time are set automatically if you assign an NTP server (see below). If not, click the text
and select a day from the calendar.
Time: If the time is not set by the NTP server, click the text and select the proper time.
Language: Click the text to change the Dashboard language.
Timezone: Click the listed time zone, then select your timezone from the dropdown window.
Time Synchronization: This option allows your NAS to sync the time and date with an NTP (network time
protocol) server. Having it set automatically means you won't have to worry about adjusting your NAS' time
settings for daylight savings.
Workgroup: Click the text, then type a Windows workgroup name (use from 1 to 15 alphanumeric
characters).
Domain: This feature allows you to join the LaCie NAS to a Windows Active Directory. Once connected,
existing users/passwords in the domain are respected by the LaCie NAS and treated exactly as if they were
created in the Dashboard. You can use the Users page to assign domain users access to the LaCie NAS' shares.
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