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LaCie 5big network
User Manual
4.6.

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The LaCie 5big Network has the capability to act as a torrent cli-
ent. Torrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing system used to share
large files. Those in possession of a file act as seeders, and those
who download files are peers. Because peers simultaneously
upload already downloaded portions as they download and
because of the decentralized nature of the system, the torrent
protocol reduces bandwidth and hardware costs associated with
sharing large files through the internet.
Torrent files, which are freely available on the internet, contain
tracking information and metadata about the files to be shared.
The process of downloading files using torrents involves down-
loading a torrent file using your PC/Mac and importing it into a
torrent client (in this case, the 5big).
Access the Download menu by clicking the Download tab in the
left navigation menu.
Enabling and Initiating Torrent Downloads
1. Enable the service by clicking the Start Server button (Fig.
4.6-A).
2. Add a torrent by clicking the
In the page that opens, click Browse to select a valid .tor-
rent file located on your computer, rename the torrent file
(optional), and select the directory where the download will
be saved (Fig. 4.6-C).
Configuring the Bittorrent Function
1. To configure the bittorrent capability of your 5big Network,
click the Configuration button on the navigation menu on the
left of the page (Fig. 4.6-D).
2. Modify the available parameters and click the
button.
TeChNICAl NOTe: Because the torrent client service uses
bandwidth and system resources, multiple simultaneous down-
loads can impact 5big performance.
Add Torrent button (Fig. 4.6-B)
Save Settings
Administering Your LaCie 5big network
Figure 4.6-A
Figure 4.6-B
Figure 4.6-C
Figure 4.6-D
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