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LaCie Network Space User Manual

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Health and Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................... 3
General Use Precautions .............................................................................................................. 3
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Views of the LaCie Network Space ................................................................................................. 7
2. Setting Up Your LaCie Network Space ...................................................................... 8
2.1. Turn the Drive On ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2. Connect the Ethernet Cable ........................................................................................................ 10
2.3. Connect with LaCie Ethernet Agent .............................................................................................. 11
2.5. Disconnecting the LaCie Network Space (Ethernet Connection) ...................................................... 14
3. Accessing and Managing Files ................................................................................ 15
3.1. Accessing Shared Folders ........................................................................................................... 15
3.2. Connecting External USB Hard Disks ........................................................................................... 17
3.3. FTP Access to Shares .................................................................................................................. 17
4. Administering Your LaCie Network Space .............................................................. 18
4.1. Accessing the NAS Administration Page ....................................................................................... 19
4.2. Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.1. Machine Name ............................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2. Windows Workgroup ....................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3. Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 21
4.2.4. Language ....................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.5. Network Configuration ..................................................................................................... 22
4.2.6. Edit Accounts .................................................................................................................. 23
4.2.7. Blue Light ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.3. Backup ..................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4. Disk .......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4.1. Formatting the LaCie Network Space Disk ......................................................................... 26
4.4.2. Safely Removing an Attached External Disk ........................................................................ 27
4.5. Support ..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.5.1. Enabling FTP Service ........................................................................................................ 28
4.5.2. Media Server ................................................................................................................... 28
4.5.3. System Log ...................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.4. Restarting the Machine ..................................................................................................... 29
5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 30
6. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 32
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ............................................................................................... 33
7. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 34
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2.2. Connect the Ethernet Cable ......................10 2.3. Connect with LaCie Ethernet Agent ....................11 2.4. Configuring the LaCie Network Space on a Network Without a DHCP Server ........13 2.5. Disconnecting the LaCie Network Space (Ethernet Connection) ............14 3.

  • Page 2: User Manual

    2 Copyrights FCC Statement Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification Copyright © 2008 LaCie. All rights re- LaCie Network Space served. No part of this publication may be We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this prod- Tested to comply with FCC...

  • Page 3: Health And Safety Precautions

    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 4: Introduction

    Sharp Design The clean lines, glossy black finish and cool blue glow of the LaCie Network Space are equally at home in the office or nestled in with an entertainment center. The USB expansion port is located in the front for easy access and cooling vents on the underside ensure long-lasting reliability and quiet operation.

  • Page 5: Box Content

    Utilities CD-ROM Quick Install Guide ImpOrTANT INfO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the LaCie Network Space should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. network space v1.0 network space DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON...

  • Page 6: Minimum System Requirements

    Ethernet router ✦ Web browser (Firefox™, Opera, Konqueror) ✦ ImpOrTANT INfO: The LaCie Network Space’s perfor- mance can be affected by such external forces as network ac- tivity, hardware, distance and setup. ImpOrTANT INfO: For optimal performance, use a Giga- bit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.

  • Page 7: Views Of The Lacie Network Space

    Front View USB Expansion and Backup Port The USB port on the front of the LaCie Network Space is used to connect another external USB hard drive or USB key. Using the Backup menu on the administration page, you can to back up shares on your LaCie Network Space to the external disk or import data to the LaCie Network Space external hard disk.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Lacie Network Space

    • deSigN by NeiL pouLtoN user Manual page 8 2. Setting Up Your LaCie Network Space Follow these steps to getting your LaCie Network Space up and running: Step 1 – Section 2.1. Turn the Drive On Step 2 – Section 2.2.

  • Page 9: Turn The Drive On

    B to a surge protector or wall outlet. Turn on the drive by moving the power switch on the back of the drive to the “on” position. The LaCie Network Space system may take up to 30 seconds to boot up. CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your spe- cific LaCie device.

  • Page 10: Connect The Ethernet Cable

    The Ethernet cable used to connect your LaCie Network Space to your network device looks like this: The ends of the Ethernet cable are the same and either end can be connected to the LaCie Network Space or your router.

  • Page 11: Connect With Lacie Ethernet Agent

    LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon When Ethernet Agent finds your LaCie Network Space, you can connect to any of the shares on the LaCie Network Space, log in to the NAS administration page, or configure the LaCie Network Space’s network settings, all from the Ethernet Agent menu.
  • Page 12 (Fig. 2.3-D). Click on the icon in the system tray and select Web access... from the LaCie Network Space sub-menu (Fig. 2.3-E). The LaCie Net- Figure 2.3-C work Space administration page will open in your default browser.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Lacie Network Space On A Network Without A Dhcp Server

    IP address to all devices on the network to allow devices to find each other. If your network does not have DHCP server, you may need to manually assign your LaCie Net- work Space an IP address and other network information.

  • Page 14: Disconnecting The Lacie Network Space (Ethernet Connection)

    ImpOrTANT INfO: Any data transfers underway during a shut down will be interrupted and data may be lost. Make sure no users are connected or transferring data to or from the LaCie Network Space before shutting down.

  • Page 15: Accessing And Managing Files

    “openshare” that anyone connected to the net- work can access. You can also connect an external hard drive to use as a backup for your LaCie Network Space or as additional storage. External drives appear as separate shares and are ac- User Account cessible by anyone on the network.
  • Page 16 LaCie Network Space Administration • deSigN by NeiL pouLtoN user Manual page 16 To Map Shared Folders (Windows Users) In an Explorer window, in the menu bar, select Tools and then Map Network Drive (Fig. 3.1-A). Select MyShare. Repeat process for other shares.

  • Page 17: Connecting External Usb Hard Disks

    3.2. Connecting External USB Hard Disks You can connect an external USB hard disk or USB key to back up the data on your LaCie Network Space or as a way to add storage capacity. Connected hard disks are accessed similarly to shared folders.

  • Page 18: Administering Your Lacie Network Space

    Section 4.3. Backup: Back up data to an external hard disk ✦ or from an external hard disk to the LaCie Network Space Section 4.4. Disk: View LaCie Network Space disk informa- ✦...

  • Page 19: Accessing The Nas Administration Page

    4.1. Accessing the NAS Administra- tion Page The NAS administration page can be accessed using LaCie Eth- ernet Agent or by entering the IP address or name of the LaCie Network Space in a browser. NOTe: The IP address of your LaCie Network Space can be found by clicking on the Network tab of the LaCie Ethernet Agent network configuration window.

  • Page 20: Configuration

    20 4.2. Configuration The Configuration page (Fig. 4.2) displays basic information about your LaCie Network Space. You can modify any of the items on this page by clicking the corresponding oval “Modify” button on the right. Read the following sections to learn more about each of the items on the Configuration page.

  • Page 21: Windows Workgroup

    21 4.2.2. Windows Workgroup Windows users can access the LaCie Network Space as a Win- dows workgroup computer. The Windows Workgroup listed on the LaCie Network Space must match the name of the Windows workgroup you want the LaCie Network Space to belong to.

  • Page 22: Language

    Apply. Figure 4.2.4 4.2.5. Network Configuration If your LaCie Network Space is connected to a hub or switch that is not a DHCP server you can make network settings manually. ImpOrTANT INfO: Do not make changes to the settings on the Ethernet controller page if you are not familiar with their meanings.

  • Page 23: Edit Accounts

    To change the User username and password: This login must be provided to anyone who wants to access the LaCie Network Space remotely via FTP, and the administrator must enable the FTP service to make this user login usable. See section 4.5.1.

  • Page 24: Blue Light

    24 4.2.7. Blue Light The blue LED at the front of the LaCie Network Space can be turned off and on from the NAS administration page. To turn the LED on and off: Click the oval button corresponding to Activity.

  • Page 25: Backup

    When an external USB hard disk is connected to your LaCie Net- work Space, you can perform manual, bidirectional backups of your files. Copy files from your LaCie Network Space to the exter- nal disk, or from the external disk to the LaCie Network Space.

  • Page 26: Disk

    Space disk and any attached external USB hard disks. The total, used and available capacity of each disk is listed. You can also use this page to format (erase) your LaCie Network Space disk and to safely remove an attached external USB disk before disconnecting the USB cable or USB key.

  • Page 27: Safely Removing An Attached External Disk

    • deSigN by NeiL pouLtoN user Manual page 27 4.4.2. Safely Removing an Attached Exter- nal Disk Log in to the LaCie Network Space NAS administration page (see section 4.1. Accessing the NAS Administration Page). Click Disk on the Configuration page (Fig. 4.4.2-A).

  • Page 28: Support

    Accessing and Managing Files). Figure 4.5.1 If you prefer to connect to your LaCie Network Space using an FTP client, you can enable FTP connection by clicking Enable under “Software.” Click Disable to turn off the FTP service. See Fig. 4.5.1.

  • Page 29: System Log

    System Log to help identify the issue. 4.5.4. Restarting the Machine If you need to restart your LaCie Network Space, click Restart on the Support page. Click OK. NOTe: If a “server has shut down” message appears, don’t panic.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    30 5. Troubleshooting Manual Updates In the event that your LaCie Network Space is not working cor- rectly, please take a look at the Troubleshooting section on the LaCie strives to give you the most up-to-date, comprehensive following pages and at the FAQs published on our web site –...
  • Page 31 Solution The system By default the LaCie Network Space is configured to retrieve its IP address from a DHCP server. If your network doesn’t appear on is managed by a DHCP server and you cannot access your LaCie Network Space, try checking your DHCP the network.

  • Page 32: Contacting Customer Support

    If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us via the contacts on the following page. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of...

  • Page 33: Lacie Technical Support Contacts

    LaCie Network Space Contacting Customer Support • deSigN by NeiL pouLtoN user Manual page 33 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong LaCie Australia Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Canada...

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    ✦ LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result. LaCie will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct, special or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits or revenues, cost of replacement goods, or expense or inconvenience caused by service interrup- tions.

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