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LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual

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  • Page 1: How To Use This Manual

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini How To Use This Manual User’s Manual How To Use This Manual In the toolbar: Previous Page / Next Page Go to Contents Page / Go to Precautions Page Printing: While optimized for onscreen viewing, the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 ”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2. Configuring The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 4.3. Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 5. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Ethernet 5.1. Getting Connected 5.2. Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via The Network 5.2.1. Windows Users 5.2.1.1. Windows Me/2000/XP 5.2.1.2. Windows 95/98/98SE 5.2.2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual page 3 5.2.3. Linux Users 5.3. Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Web Browsers 5.4. Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 6. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page 6.1. Accessing The Web Administration Page 6.2.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.
  • Page 5 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2 With reference to the following conditions:...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    General Use Precautions: • Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 45° C (41° F to 104° F). Doing so may damage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window).

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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; one copy on your external hard drive, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of removable storage media, such as CD, DVD or Tape.

  • Page 8: Your Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User’s Manual page 8 2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 2.1.1. Ethernet Connectivity • Ethernet 10/100 Network adapter Network Client Protocol: • SMB, AFP, FTP or HTTP Internet Browser: •...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User’s Manual page 9 2.2. Package Contents Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should include the following: LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with drive stand Fast Ethernet 10/100 cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable External power supply...

  • Page 10: Views Of The Drive

    On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED Press the On/Off Button to power the drive on and off when connected via the Ethernet cable. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will power on and off automatically while connected via the USB interface. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on,...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Serial Number Sticker – This is where you will find your LaCie drive's serial number. Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place, because you will need to provide the number in the event you have to call LaCie Technical Support for any reason in regards to the drive’s performance.

  • Page 12: Cables And Connectors

    Your LaCie drive is shipped with 10/100 Ethernet cable, and works with either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T networks. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is also compatible with Gigabit Ethernet, when the drive is connected to a Tech Note: 100Mb/1Gb Ethernet switch.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini

    13 3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini utilizes the aluminum alloy casing to help dissipate heat. There are important location consideration precautions to keep in mind when setting up your drive. Make sure to place your drive in a well ventilated space, do not block the ventilation outlet on the back of the drive and keep the area in front of the drive unobstructed to allow for proper airflow.

  • Page 14: Connecting The External Power Supply

    3.3. Connecting The External Power Supply There are two cables that are supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini; and the other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector.

  • Page 15: Using The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini Via Usb

    4. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB By utilizing the USB interface, you can connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini directly to a single computer, and access it and use it as you would any direct-attach external hard drive.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini

    MAC Address – This represents the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s unique hardware number. Computer Name – This is the name that is used to identify the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini over the network. The default name is “EDmini,” but you may modify the name.
  • Page 17 IP Address – This is the IP address that you want to assign to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. Sub-net Mask – This is the subnet mask that is associated with the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s assigned IP address. Default Gateway – This is the default IP address of the Gateway that is available for the specified network.

  • Page 18: Disconnecting The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 4. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB User’s Manual page 18 4.3. Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini USB external devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running.

  • Page 19: Using The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini Via Ethernet

    19 5. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Ethernet By utilizing the Ethernet connection, you can share the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with computers on a network. 5.1. Getting Connected 1) Connect the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.

  • Page 20: Accessing The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini Via The Network

    From the Start menu, select Find and then Computer. Enter the server name and click Find Now. Windows will search your system and after a little while, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should appear in the result window. Click on the icon, and you will then be asked to enter a username and password.

  • Page 21: Mac Users

    5.2.2.2. Mac OS 10.x Under Mac OS 10.x, click Connect to Server in the Go menu, and then enter the IP address of your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. A list of shares will appear. Click on the shares that you want open and press OK. Enter a valid username and password. The new shares will be placed on your desktop.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini Via Web Browsers

    After the user name and password have been verified, you will be able to browse the contents of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini through either http or FTP. Simply click on the http button to view the files via http, and click on FTP to view the files via FTP.

  • Page 23: Using The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini Web Administration Page

    23 6. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, when the drive is connected to the network via the Ethernet connection.

  • Page 24: Administering The Lacie Ethernet Disk Mini

    6.2. Administering The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini After the login is validated, you will enter the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s Web Administration Page. Along the top of the page are a series of tabs (Configuration, Network, Disk, Shares, Users and Status), from which you can navigate and configure the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.

  • Page 25: Configuration Menu

    Network section of the Configuration menu, you will be taken to the Change Machine Name page. From here you can modify the name of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. If you have changed the name, click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes.

  • Page 26: Windows Workgroup

    Network section of the Configuration menu, you will be taken to the Current Date And Time page. From here you can modify the date and time of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. If you have altered the date and time, click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes.

  • Page 27: Network Menu

    Obtain IP Addresses From DHCP This method is utilized when the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is connected to a DHCP enabled network with a DHCP server. In this case, the server provides the IP address for the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.

  • Page 28: Disk Menu

    Format button to continue, or the Close this window button to quit the process. In order to re-format the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini in to a file system other than FAT 32, you will need to use a disk utility program;...

  • Page 29: Shares Menu

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 6. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page User’s Manual page 29 6.6. Shares Menu By clicking on the Shares tab, you will be brought to the main page of the Shares menu. From this window you will be able to enable/disable the protocol which will be used to access the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s share.

  • Page 30: Add A New User

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 6. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page User’s Manual page 30 6.7.2. Add New User By clicking on the Add new user line in the Users menu, you will be able to create a new user and assign them a name, password and access privileges.

  • Page 31: Status Menu

    By clicking the View system log button in the Status menu, you will be taken to the System log window, where you can review the type, date, time, source and event ID of activities on the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. Click the Clear Log button to start a fresh log.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive is still not working correctly, please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly published on our Web site –...
  • Page 33 Is the blue light on the front of If the blue light is flickering or will not turn on, the power the drive flickering? supply may be defective. Please contact your LaCie reseller LaCie Customer Support. Did you follow the correct Review the installation steps –...
  • Page 34 Are you using AppleTalk under If you are using AppleTalk under Mac OS 9.x, ensure that Mac OS 9.x? the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini and the other clients on the network are in the same AppleTalk zone. Has the administrator created...
  • Page 35 Ensure that the cable you are using has been properly Speed USB 2.0 cable to connect certified. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable that was shipped with your drive? your LaCie drive has been properly certified and tested to comply with USB standards.

  • Page 36: 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 provided Web link. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand: •...

  • Page 37: Lacie Technical Support

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 8. Contacting Customer Support User’s Manual page 37 LaCie Technical Support LaCie Belgium LaCie Australia Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Denmark LaCie Canada Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/caen/contact/ (English)

  • Page 38: Warranty

    • The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray, etc. • The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken. 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.

  • Page 39: Glossary

    LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User’s Manual page 39 Glossary Backup – (1) The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different (and safe) storage device from where it can be retrieved at a later time if needed. (2) A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original, for the purposes of retrieval in case the original is erased, damaged, or destroyed.
  • Page 40 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User’s Manual page 40 Data Stream – The flow of data that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or between storage devices. Digital – Discrete information that can be broken down to zero or one bits.
  • Page 41 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User’s Manual page 41 Hardware – Physical components of a computer system, including the computer itself and peripherals such as printers, modems, mice, etc. Host Bus Adapter (HBA) – A printed circuit board that installs in a standard microcomputer and an interface between the device controller and the computer.
  • Page 42 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User’s Manual page 42 LAN (Local Area Network) – A group of computers and associated devices that share a common communication line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area.
  • Page 43 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User’s Manual page 43 Port, software – A memory address that identifies the physical circuit used to transfer information between a microprocessor and a peripheral. Protocol – In IT terminology, this describes the special set of rules that end points in a telecommunication connection use when they communicate.
  • Page 44 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User’s Manual page 44 TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) – This is the basic communication protocol of the Internet. TCP/IP uses the client/server model of communication, in which a client (a computer user) requests and is provided a service (such as a Web page) by another computer (a server) in the network.

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