IP addresses from a DHCP server. Wireless Support • The 5big Backup Server supports a wired connection to your network. It is not possible to wirelessly connect the 5big Backup Server to the network. • Once connected, the 5big Backup Server may be accessed by computers that are wirelessly connected...
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NOTE: Find a suitable place to put your 5big Backup Server before running the Connector CD. The location you choose must have a wired network connection readily available for the 5big Backup Server. NOTE: The 5big Backup Server’s performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup.
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Front View – On/Off Button with Status LED (Fig. 01) 1. On/Off power switch - The blue button on the front of the 5big Backup Server turns the unit on or off. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on.
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Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server NOTE: LaCie recommends using the 5big Backup Server in a small network environment with a maximum of ten Windows workstations. See the Configuration Guide for more information on Mac support. 5big Backup Server...
NOTE: You may use your LaCie 5big Backup Server when in a foreign 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.
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5big Backup Server. When installing on additional workstations, the Connector may be run from the CD or the Software Shared Folder on the 5big Backup Server. Please note that the Connector may be run on one workstation at a time.