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Conﬁgure with LaCie IP Conﬁgurator Mac

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LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 2.5.2. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The easiest way to modify your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on a Mac is to use the LaCie IP Configurator. See section 2.4. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard for information on installing the network configuration software. 1. From the application folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. Modify the network settings to work with your network. 5. Click Apply. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21

Section	Page
Health and Safety Precautions	5
General Use Precautions	5
1. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network	7
I want to:	7
1.1. Box Content	8
1.2. Minimum System Requirements	9
1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management	10
1.4. Racking Options	11
1.5. Views Of The Drive	12
Front View/1-click Data Sharing	12
Rear View	13
1.6. Cables and Connectors	14
2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network	15
2.1. Turning the Drive On	16
2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable	17
2.3. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows)	18
2.4. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac)	20
2.5. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server	21
2.5.1. Configure with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows)	21
2.5.2. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac)	22
2.6. Disconnecting the 2big Network (Ethernet Connection)	23
3. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network	24
3.1. Accessing the NAS Administration Page	25
3.2. Setting the Display Language	26
3.3. Administration Home Page	26
3.4. Users	27
3.4.1. Administrator Account	27
3.4.2. Adding Users	28
3.4.3. Setting User Access to Shares	29
3.4.4. Setting Group Membership	29
3.4.5. About Access Privileges	30
3.4.6. Deleting User Accounts	30
3.4.7. Editing User Accounts	30
3.5. Groups	31
3.5.1. Adding Groups	31
3.5.2. Setting Group Access to Shares	32
3.5.3. Deleting Groups	33
3.5.4. Editing Groups	33
3.6. Shares	34
3.6.1. Creating Shares	34
3.6.2. Creating a Share from a USB Key	35
3.6.3. Deleting Shares	36
3.6.4. Editing Shares	36
3.7. System	37
3.7.1. Configuration	37
3.7.2. Network	38
3.7.2.1. Obtain IP from DHCP Server	38
3.7.2.2. Configure IP Manually	39
3.7.3. Disk	40
3.7.3.1. Formatting Disks	40
3.7.3.2. Adding additional storage space	40
3.7.4. Status	42
3.7.5. Maintenance	42
3.7.5.1. Saving and Loading System Configurations	43
3.7.5.2. Updating the System	44
3.7.5.3. Restart	44
3.7.5.4. Shut Down	44
3.7.6. System Log	45
4. Accessing the Shared Storage	46
4.1. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows)	46
4.2. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows)	47
4.3. NAS Administration Page – Browse	48
4.3.1. Uploading Files	48
4.3.2. Downloading Files	49
4.3.3. Deleting Files	49
4.3.4. Logging Out	49
4.4. My Network Places – Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users	50
4.5. Mac Users	52
4.6. Linux Users	53
5. RAID	54
5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes	54
5.2. Changing the RAID Mode	55
5.3. Replacing Drives	56
5.3.1. Installing a New Drive	56
5.3.2. Initializing the New Drive	57
6. LED Indicators	58
7. Troubleshooting	59
8. Contacting Customer Support	62
8.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts	63