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LaCie LaPlug User Manual

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  • Page 1 LAPLUG USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...

  • Page 2: Minimum System Requirements

    This manual will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product to your network and will assist you in troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help.

  • Page 3: Front View

    VIEWS OF THE DRIVES Front View USB 2.0 device (USB key, external hard drive, printer, etc.) Rear View Power button Power supply Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 devices (USB key, external hard drive, printer, etc.) LaPlug User Manual LaCie...

  • Page 4: Led Behavior

    System is shutting down USB power failure (see Installation) Slow blinking red Firmware upgrade failure Slow blinking blue and red WiFi enabled but not connected to a network Fast blinking blue and red Firmware upgrade in process LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 5 Turn the product off: Press and hold the power button until the light slowly flashes blue. The product will then: Stop file transfers Unmount volumes Shut down Restore Default Configuration: See Update Product Software. Note: Another way to turn the product on or off is to use the Dashboard (see Administer the LaPlug). LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 6 Administer the LaPlug. Important info: Even if you intend to connect to the LaPlug using Wi-Fi, you must first connect it to your network via the Ethernet cable in order to configure the wireless connection. 1 - CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product.
  • Page 7 Push the power button until the front LED turns blue. Release the button and the LED will flash blue. Then the product will boot, which may take up to two minutes. When the light becomes steady blue, the product is ready to use. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 8 LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.
  • Page 9 4 - INSTALL LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT Lacie Network Assistant detects all LaCie network-attached storage devices on your network and gives you easy ways to connect to or configure them. Note: If you've installed LaCie Network Assistant before purchasing this LaCie product, make sure that you've downloaded and installed the latest version from the LaCie website.
  • Page 10 ACCESS USB DEVICES You have several options for accessing the USB devices you have connected to your LaCie product. Note: See Advanced Accessibility Features for related features such as accessing your device remotely, creating shortcuts to your USB devices on the network, and multimedia streaming.
  • Page 11 Transfer files normally between your computer and the USB device. Mac users: If the USB device does not open in a Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to Network > LaPlug > [disk name]. LaPlug User Manual...
  • Page 12 If you see the text Connect Manually instead of the USB device name, click Connect Manually. A Finder window (Mac) or Explorer window (PC) will open, listing all the USB devices connected to your LaPlug. LaPlug User Manual...
  • Page 13 Technical note: Mac users: If the USB device does not open in a Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to Network > LaPlug > [disk name]. OPTION 2 Mac Users In your Finder, navigate to Go > Connect to Server.

  • Page 14: Windows Xp Users

    In an explorer window address field, type \\[Machine name] or \\[IP address]] and click Go. Alternatively, from the Start menu, click Run, type \\[Machine name] or \\[IP address]] and click OK. Windows 7 and Vista Users In an explorer window address field, type \\[Machine name] or \\[IP address]] and hit enter. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 15 Right-click the icon in the system tray (Windows) or click the icon in the menu bar (Mac) and select Configuration Window. Select the LaPlug from the list of devices in the left-hand column, then click the Volumes tab. Double-click the USB device you wish to access. The USB device will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer window (Windows).
  • Page 16 Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the system tray (Windows users) or menu bar (Mac users) and select LaPlug > Web Access. The LaCie LaPlug login page will open in a new browser window or tab. If your browser is not open, LaCie Network Assistant will open it for you.
  • Page 17 Technical note: Find your device's IP address in the LaCie Network Assistant Configuration Window. DASHBOARD - HOME The welcome page contains links to helpful documents from the LaCie website and a list of the different pages that make up the Dashboard.
  • Page 18 To expand a minimized widget, drag its icon over an expanded widget or to an open widget space. To rearrange widgets, drag the minimized widget icon or the expanded widget's heading onto the place of another widget. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 19 DASHBOARD - DRIVES This page will list all the USB devices connected to your LaPlug. Every USB device will take up at least two rows in the table; the first row describes the disk, and its volumes (or partitions) each take up an additional row(s). So a disk with a single partition will take up two rows, and a disk with two partitions will take up three rows, etc.
  • Page 20 USB Power Failure If you connect hard drive(s) to the LaPlug that experience a USB failure, the LED will blink red, all connected USB devices will become inaccessible, and you will receive an error on the Dashboard. USB failures could be the result of a defective USB device or USB cable, or insufficient power being supplied to the USB device.
  • Page 21 Click the Reload button. You will see this screen: After a few seconds, the blinking red LED will turn blue, and the Dashboard > Drives page will list any connected USB devices. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 22 Important info: If your LaPlug doesn't shut down correctly, as in the case of a power failure, when it reboots it will default to DHCP mode, and you will have to reset your static IP values. To avoid this, shut down the LaPlug using the power button (see Introduction) or from the Dashboard.

  • Page 23: Remote Management

    Remote Management HTTP/HTTPS: These lights will be green if the UPnP IGD server acknowledges port forwarding is successful. FTP: Toggle this feature on/off to allow your LaPlug to be accessible via File Transfer Protocol (FTP). See Access USB Devices for details.
  • Page 24 DASHBOARD - WIRELESS CLIENT This page will allow you to connect your LaPlug to your wireless network. Note that Ethernet is the default connection, so you must initially connect the LaPlug to your network via the Ethernet cable. After successfully connecting to a wireless network, simply disconnect the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 25 Select the WEP key ID, fill in the WEP key, or fill in the WEP PSK (whichever is applicable). Click the Test Connection button. If successful, a green light will appear. Click the Apply button to make the connection. Unplug the Ethernet cable. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 26 Workgroup: Type a Windows workgroup name to connect your LaPlug to a Windows workgroup. Technical note: Mac users connected to a network with Windows computers can also access USB devices this way by selecting in the Finder Network > [Workgroup] > LaPlug where “Workgroup” is the name of the Windows workgroup.
  • Page 27 Refresh button. The LaPlug will index the files and make them available to iTunes. Date and Time Mode: Your LaPlug can either sync date/time with your PC or with a Network Time Protocol server. Make your selection, then click the calendar button to sync.
  • Page 28 Login: Change the username used to access the Dashboard and USB devices (using the Finder for Mac users or Explorer Window for Windows users). Password: Change the password used to access the Dashboard and USB devices. Confirm Password: Retype the password. After you modify any of the above parameters, click the Apply button. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...

  • Page 29: System Tab

    Software. Printer You can connect a compatible USB printer to one of the LaPlug's USB ports to make that printer available throughout your network. Note that your printer must be compatible with the CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) standard. Check your printer manufacturer's website to verify.

  • Page 30: Configuration Tab

    Light Uncheck this box to turn off the front LED. Configuration Tab Update Product Software. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 31 This section displays the files contained in a selected folder. To view the files as thumbnails, click Thumbs in the Tool bar. You can view photos full-size as well as stream certain types of music and text files. Select the file, then: Photo: Click the View button in the toolbar. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 32 Music: Click the play button in the Details panel. TXT files: Click the Edit button in the toolbar. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 33 USB devices on the network, and multimedia streaming. REMOTE ACCESS You can access files stored on the USB devices connected to your LaPlug when you are away from home. You can download or upload files from any computer connected to the Internet, or manage your LaPlug.
  • Page 34 Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users From an Explorer window in Windows XP, select Tools> Map Network Drive. For Windows Vista and Windows 7, open an Explorer window, navigate to Computer, and click Map Network Drive. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 35 Repeat steps 1-3 for other devices. Mac Users Open a new Finder window. On the left of the window, navigate to Shared > LaPlug > [device name]. If prompted, type in your username and password and click Connect. Repeat step 1 for each device.
  • Page 36 When you log on to the Mac OS, the device(s) will automatically mount on your desktop (as long as you haven't configured your Finder not to display connected servers on your desktop). LaPlug User Manual LaCie...
  • Page 37 The FTP service is disabled by default, so you must enable it in on the Dashboard - Network LAN page. To connect to the LaPlug via FTP locally on the LAN, enter in your browser's or FTP client's address field: ftp://[IP-address] Example: ftp://192.168.10.149 Technical note: Find your device's IP address in the LaCie Network Assistant Configuration Window.
  • Page 38 Once you have established the network connection between your computer and the LaPlug, you can configure your LaPlug to share files to UPnP/DLNA devices. Follow these steps: Make sure the USB device is properly connected to the LaPlug, and that the LaPlug is connected to your home network as described in Installation.
  • Page 39 The LaPlug can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming audio files to a computer on the network running iTunes. Once configured, a playlist bearing the machine name of your LaPlug (by default LaPlug) will appear in the Shared category within iTunes, and audio files stored on the LaPlug will be listed in this playlist. Follow these steps: Make sure the USB device is properly connected to the LaPlug, and that the LaPlug is connected to your home network as described in Installation.
  • Page 40 In the dialogue window, click Add, select LaPlug (if you haven't changed the machine name) under the Network section, and click Include Folder. WMP will begin indexing the media files. Once completed, they will appear in the WMP library. LaPlug User Manual...
  • Page 41 Your LaPlug is compatible with Time Machine, Windows Backup and Restore, and Genie Time Line. A USB hard drive connected to the LaPlug can be set as a backup target for these software. Note that you will achieve much better results with backup software if you connect the LaPlug to your network via Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi.
  • Page 42 UPDATE PRODUCT SOFTWARE LaCie may improve your LaPlug's software or add new features over time. See below for updating information. Note that there are two ways of checking for new product software, from the Dashboard or from the LaCie website.
  • Page 43 INSTALL PRODUCT SOFTWARE Save the file you downloaded from the LaCie website onto a USB key or hard drive. Make sure it is saved to the root level of the drive, ie not inside a folder (Mac users, see screenshot for example).
  • Page 44 RESTORE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION This process will revert the LaPlug to its factory settings but will not change the product software version. Caution: Resetting the product will erase all Dashboard data such as network configuration, machine name, and other user-generated settings. It will not change the product software version or erase files saved to attached USB hard drives.

  • Page 45: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources. Order Source Description Location Concise steps to Quick follow for getting your Printed and included in the product box, or download PDF from...
  • Page 46 A: Test the device and cable by connecting it to a computer. If it mounts properly on the computer but not on the LaPlug, try using a different USB cable. You can also try using a dedicated power supply with the drive to rule out insufficient power as the source of the problem.
  • Page 47 A: WMP has certain file type restrictions. Click here for a list. Note that WMP is currently incompatible with the MKV format. Some files files stored on the LaPlug appear in my iTunes shared playlist, but some do not. Q: Is the file type compatible with iTunes music server service? A: The iTunes Server Service supports only following file types: .mp3, .wav, .aac, .pls, and .m3u.
  • Page 48 A: Select Preferences > Sharing > Look for shared libraries. Some files stored on the LaPlug appear on my Xbox/PS3, but some do not. Problem with file type compatibility? A: Xbox and PS3 have certain file type restrictions. Click here...
  • Page 49 II). Do not expose the LaCie product to temperatures outside the range of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to 86º F); or to operational humidity beyond 10-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 5-90%, non-condensing.
  • Page 50 (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie product in an environment that is too cold may damage the unit. Rated cooling for altitudes up to 2000 meters. If your product features a power cable, always unplug it from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time.

  • Page 51: Warranty Information

    LaCie (“LaCie”) warrants, to the original purchaser, that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1), two (2), three (3), or five (5) years, depending on the model, from LaCie's date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie, in its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you;...
  • Page 52 Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of 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 TWO copies of your data;...
  • Page 53 30 days of the purchase date of your LaCie product and you will be asked to provide us with your proof of purchase. The Advance Care Option does not extend the original warranty period. Under this warranty, LaCie will swap out a product without it needing to be returned first for minimal interruption of your workflow.

  • Page 54: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    LEGAL INFO COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2011 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.
  • Page 55 LICENCES AND FREE SOFTWARE Your LaCie product ships with copyrighted software that are licensed under the GPL, AFL, Apache, Apple, BSD, GNU LGPL, MIT, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, PHP, Python, and Creative Common. It also includes free software, the source code for which can be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/...
  • Page 56 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION FOR CE CERTIFICATION We, LaCie, solemnly declare that, under our sole responsibility, this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European directives 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), 2004/108/EC (EMC), and 2006/95/EC (Safety). The product fulfills the standards and/or documents below: EN301489-1 v1.8.1 (2008 –...
  • Page 57 DSL modem offered by an Internet provider. The LaCie product has the ability to assign IP addresses dynamically, which means it can be configured as a DHCP server. An example of an IP address is 192.168.10.1 DHCP Server Range Start IP/Range End IP - The range of addresses that a DHCP server may assign to the attached systems.
  • Page 58 FTP Server - A server that acts as the “host” for FTP transfers and exchanges. A server, such as the LaCie product, can enable FTP access to files stored on its volume(s). The LaCie product can act as an FTP server, allowing the user, or friends and family, to access its files or volumes by Internet hyperlinks.
  • Page 59 Scan Interval - Periodic scans of the shared music libraries for updates. For example, a LaCie network device automatically performs an iTunes once every 24 hours. LAN (Local Area Network) - A network within a small or limited geography, such as an office, a school, or a home.
  • Page 60 Remote Access - Accessing data or managing a server or workstation from a separate system or network. The remote access feature on your LaCie product includes the creation of a hostname (essentially, a unique web address name, such as www.lacieNAS.dyndns.org) that will enable easy management and access to data stored on the device from a separate network.
  • Page 61 WPA PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) - A “key”, or password, that is shared between a wireless access point and the members of the WLAN. In this case, the PSK uses WPA encryption for security. LaPlug User Manual LaCie...

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