Lacie 2big Network 2 User Manual - Page 20

LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 20 3. Accessing and Transferring Files There are several ways to access and transfer files located on the 2big Network 2. Follow the links below for more details. 3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant 3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser 3.4. Accessing Shares via USB 3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP 3.7. Multimedia Server 3.1. About Default Shares The LaCie 2big Network 2 has three shares (similar to folders) by default: Share, Public, and USBShare (USBShare will be created automatically when you allocate space for USB access). The following table sums up the differences between them: Name Share Public Accessibility Login Private, accessible only to admin Password-protected by default Public, accessible to any user on None the network USBShare Public (access to connected exter- None nal USB hard drive) Thus, when the 2big Network 2 is connected to the network, all three shares are accessible to the administrator, and Public and USBShare to guests (USBShare will only be available if you have allocated space to USB access). On the other hand, when the 2big Network 2 is connected to a computer via USB, only USBShare will be accessible. It is also possible to create new shares and/or to delete the default shares (except USBShare). See section 4.9. Dashboard: Shares for details. Availability When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to networked computers When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to networked computers or UPnP/DLNA-certified players/adapters (if UPnP service is activated) When connected to the network (Ethernet) or to a computer (USB), and through UPnP/DLNA-certified players/ adapters (if UPnP service is activated)