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Configuring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 13 5.1. Connecting Using LaCie Network Assistant 13 5.2. Configuring the LaCie Ethernet Disk on a Network Without a DHCP Server 15 5.3. Using Ethernet Disk with Apple's Time Machine 16 6. Accessing Your Ethernet Disk Over the Network 17 6.1. Accessing Shared - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 2
Broken Share 31 9. Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 32 9.1. Checking Your Server Configuration 32 9.2. Changing the Administrator's Password 33 9.3. Enabling/Disabling Guest Accounts 33 9.4. Rebooting Your Server...34 9.5. Shutting Down Your Server...34 9.6. Changing Your Network Configuration - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 3
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Forward page 3 Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 4
force on it. ✦✦ Never use excessive force on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. If you detect a problem, consult the 12. Troubleshooting section in this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie Ethernet Disk from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 5
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual IMPORTANT INFO: 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 Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 6
storage space to users on a network, and expand the capacity by simply daisy-chaining additional Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hard drives. Powered by Windows XP® Embedded, the LaCie Ethernet Disk is affordable, secure and compatible with all platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX. The LaCie Ethernet - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 7
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk 2.1. Minimum System Requirements Client's Minimum Requirements: •• TCP/IP enabled network •• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP •• Mac OS 9.x, 10.x •• Any computer with a browser •• Any computer with an FTP client LaCie Network - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 8
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 2.2. Box Content 1. LaCie Ethernet Disk 2. Ethernet cable 3. Power cable 4. LaCie Ethernet Disk Utilities CD-ROM 5. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 9
4. Rackmount Brackets - Attaches your LaCie Ethernet Disk in standard, 19" computer equipment racks. See 3.2. Rack Installation for more details. IMPORTANT INFO: The recommended method to turn off the Ethernet Drive is to use the Web Administration tool; on the Server tab, click the Shutdown button - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 10
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 10 2.4. Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power Input - Where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 4.1. Connecting the LaCie Ethernet Disk to Your Network for more details. 2. Ventilation Fan - This fan - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 11
refer to your equipment rack's documentation for specific details about device weight and installation instructions. CAUTION: Once you have mounted the LaCie Ethernet Disk, do not set heavy objects on top of the unit (the LaCie Ethernet Disk can support up to 25 kilos). Fig. 01 Fig. 02 READY - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 12
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Installing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 12 4. Installing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk The LaCie Ethernet Disk is compatible with either 10BaseT or 100BaseTX, or Gigabit. 4.1. Connecting the LaCie Ethernet Disk to Your Network 1. Connect the included AC power cord to - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 13
storage devices on your network. When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of the device will appear. When Network Assistant finds your LaCie Ethernet Disk, you can connect to any of the shares on the Ethernet Disk, log in to the Administration Page, or configure the Ethernet - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 14
Window... from the LaCie Ethernet Disk sub-menu (Fig. 05). The LaCie Network Assistant page will open. 3. Under the Network tab, click the Web configuration page link (Fig. 06). 4. To log in to LaCie Ethernet Disk administration (Fig. 07), enter: Login: administrator Password: admin 5. Click Log - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 15
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Configuring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 15 5.2. Configuring the LaCie Ethernet Disk on a Network Without a DHCP Server Most home networking routers are DHCP servers, meaning the router assigns an IP address to all devices on the network to allow devices to find - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 16
Disk User Manual Configuring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 16 5.3. Using Ethernet Disk with Apple™ Time Machine The Ethernet Disk can be selected as a target for Apple's Time Machine software, which automatically backs up internal hard drives onto external volumes. From the web administration - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 17
) or the name of any other share you have created from the LNA menu. The share will open in a Windows Explorer or Mac Finder window. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need to enter the username and password for "share." The defaults are: Login: administrator Password: admin Your system may remember this - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 18
window that opens, type: Login: administrator Password: admin (This user name and password is the factory default; if you have already created a user, input your user name and password.) The LaCie Ethernet Disk will appear as a drive with one share folder on the network. Windows Me/2000 For Windows - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 19
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Accessing the Ethernet Disk Over the Network page 19 Mac OS 9.x Users From the Apple menu, select Network Browser, Chooser or Connect to Server. In Chooser, click the Appleshare icon. Your server should appear in the list with the default name "LaCie-XXXXXXXXX". - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 20
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Accessing the Ethernet Disk Over the Network page 20 6.2. Connecting Via HTTP or FTP If you have enabled HTTP share, you can access your share directly from any computer with a current browser. Just open a browser to http://[Ethernet Disk IP address] (the " - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 21
Network Assistant). You should see a Web page showing the available shares on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. To enter the Web Administration Page, 1. Click in the upper left-hand corner designated "Adminis- tration." You will be prompted to enter a user name and a password (Fig. 20). 2. Enter: Login - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 22
the following: TECHNICAL NOTE: If you will be using your LaCie Ethernet Disk with Mac OS 9.x, the file and folder length is limited to 27 characters. If you will be using your LaCie Ethernet Disk in a network environment with Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.x or Windows, the same limitation applies. In - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 23
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 7.3.2. Username The share that you are about to create is public - this means that anyone who has an account on the LaCie Ethernet Disk in the input boxes and then press Next. Using the Web Administration Page page 23 7.3.3. Confirmation This step gives you a summary - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 24
name is the one that is used to identify your LaCie Ethernet Disk on the network. By default, it is set as LACIEXXXXXXXXX. To change the name of your LaCie Ethernet Disk, from the Web Administration Page, go to the Server section and click on the Edit button to the right of the machine name (Fig - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 25
or not your LaCie Ethernet Disk should belong to a Workgroup or a Domain (Fig. 27). By default, your LaCie Ethernet Disk will belong to the workgroup named WORKGROUP. You can also set your LaCie Ethernet Disk into a Windows domain. An administrator domain user name and password will be required - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 26
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Using the Web Administration Page page 26 7.4.3. Sharing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk in Advanced Mode Your LaCie Ethernet Disk works like a typical file sharing system: you create users and/or groups that have access to use and share data, then create a share and - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 27
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Using the Web Administration Page page 27 Creating Shares Click on the Shares tab and press the Add a share icon (Fig. 31). Enter a share name* and select a drive or partition for the share, and then press the Submit Changes button. *The share name must be unique - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 28
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Using the Web Administration Page page 28 FTP This share is compatible with all systems that have an FTP client. Most systems include such a tool. Enable this type of share for maximum compatibility over the network. IMPORTANT INFO: When you create a share, the - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 29
individual with a valid username and password who, once authenticated, has access to those shares on the LaCie Ethernet Disk to which (s)he is allowed. In the Web Administration Page, click on Users to have access to the list of the local users on your LaCie Ethernet Disk (Fig. 34). 8.1.1. Creating - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 30
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Advanced Management of Users, Groups and Shares page 30 8.2. Listing Local default, it belongs to the Users group. Fig. 35 IMPORTANT INFO: There are a few fixed groups on the LaCie Ethernet Disk, and they can not be deleted. They are: Administrators, Guests, Power - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 31
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Advanced Management of Users, Groups and Shares page 31 8.3. Listing Local Shares A share is a folder on which designated groups and/or users can be granted access to create, modify, read, and delete files. From the Web Administration Page, click on the Shares tab - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 32
LaCie Ethernet Disk 9.1. Checking Your Server Configuration From the Web Administration Page, click on the Server tab to find out the configuration of your LaCie Ethernet Disk (Fig. 37). You should see: •• Machine name •• Windows domain or workgroup •• Appletalk zone •• NAS software configuration - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 33
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 33 9.2. Changing the Administrator's Password By default, the administrator's password is admin. You should change this password as soon as possible, for security reasons. 1. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Users - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 34
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 34 9.4. Rebooting Your Server 1. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Server tab. 2. At the bottom of the page, click on the Reboot button (Fig. 40). 3. The server will start to reboot. It will take a little time before - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 35
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 35 9.6. Changing Your Network Configuration You can change the network configuration from the Web Administration Page. It is similar to the Network Assistant program (on the provided CD). 1. In the Web Administration Page, - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 36
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 36 9.7. Formatting Disks The LaCie Ethernet Disk allows you to format a disk. To format a disk, use the formatting tool: 1. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Disk tab. 2. Check format for the drive that you want to - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 37
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 37 9.8. Defragmenting Disks When a disk is too fragmented it causes the disk to slow down. You can defragment a disk using the defragment tool provided with your LaCie Ethernet Disk. 1. In the Web Administration Page, click on - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 38
on backing up the Ethernet Disk onto another NAS (network-attached storage) device, refer to section 11.4. Back Up the LaCie Ethernet Disk onto other NAS Devices. The backup file will be saved under the destination drive (\nas. backup\backup.bkf) file. 1. In the Web Administration Page, click on the - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 39
Ethernet Disk User Manual Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 39 7. Press the Run or schedule backup job button to start the backup process. You can stop the backup process while it is running by clicking the Stop the running backup button. To view the scheduled backup jobs, click on the Server - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 40
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 5. Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to restore (Fig. 49). 6. Click the Next button. Managing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 40 7. Click the Finish button (Fig. 50). 8. The restore progress dialog will appear. When then restore is complete click the Close - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 41
Using Thirdparty Software Programs The LaCie Ethernet Disk is compatible with third party backup programs, such as Retrospect, ArcServeIT, NT Backup, etc., and you can utilize these programs to backup your LaCie Ethernet Disk over the network to a Tape Drive. Since your LaCie Ethernet Disk can be - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 42
its initial version, open a browser to http://server_ip/nas.restore (the server_ip_address stands for the IP address assigned to your LaCie Ethernet Disk by the LaCie Network Assistant) Login with the Administrator account and click the Restore button for the restore point that you would like use to - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 43
Space You can add additional storage space to your LaCie Ethernet Disk by connecting an external hard drive using a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. 1. Connect the hard drive to the LaCie Ethernet Disk using one of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports. 2. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Disk tab (Fig. 53 - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 44
the LaCie Ethernet Disk using Remote Desktop should only be used for setting up your firewall, scheduling a backup to a shared directory over the network (i.e. to another NAS), or troubleshooting. Supported Operating Systems ✦✦ Mac OS X version 10.2.8 or later ✦✦ Windows 9x/Me/NT4/W2K/XP Windows XP - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 45
Remote Desktop Connection dialog Computer field enter the IP address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk, and click Connect (Fig. 55). 3. In the LaCie Log On dialog Type in the Administrator username and password, and click OK (Fig. 56). The LaCie Shell then appears (Fig. 57). Fig. 55 Fig. 56 Using the - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 46
the Remote Desktop Connection dialog Computer field enter the IP address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk, and click Connect (Fig. 59). 3. In the LaCie Log On dialog Type in the Administrator username and password, and click OK (Fig. 60). The LaCie Shell then appears (Fig. 61). Fig. 58 Fig. 59 Using the - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 47
4. Click Quit. Fig. 62 11.4. Back Up the LaCie Ethernet Disk onto other NAS Devices Using the Remote Desktop connection, it is possible to back up the LaCie Ethernet Disk onto another network-attached storage (NAS) device. From the Backup and Restore menu (Fig. 62), follow these steps to initiate - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 48
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 4. In the dialogue window that opens, click on Browse and navigate to the target volume on which to backup your Ethernet Disk and click Open (Fig. 66). Using the LaCie Shell page 48 5. Type a name for the backup and click Next (Fig. 67). Fig. 66 6. Review the - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 49
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 11.5. Diagnostics When you click on the support. There are three types of messages: errors, warnings, and information. For each event the date, time, source, and an ID are given. The System Log is also available from the Status tab in the web Administration - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 50
use the Web Administration Backup options described in sections 9.9. Backing Up LaCie Ethernet Disk Using the Built-In Backup Engine and 9.10. Backing Up Disks Using Third-party Software Programs. Please contact LaCie Technical Support before attempting any restore of the Ethernet Disk, they will - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 51
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 11.6. Logging Off the System via Remote Desktop (Windows and Macintosh) If you click the Close button of the Remote Desktop secure way of ending a Remote Desktop session, and is the recommended way to log off the system. Fig. 72 Using the LaCie Shell page 51 Fig. 73 - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 52
. If this manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased, please check our Web site for the most current version available. Issue The LaCie Ethernet Disk is not seen by the LaCie Network Assistant. Retrieving the IP address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk while in DCHP - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 53
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Troubleshooting page 53 Issue How do you grant access to a few users, while restricting others, on the same network? A share cannot be created with a specific name. Why does Windows sometimes report inaccurate free space? Error messages when attempting to transfer - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 54
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual 13. Contacting Customer Support 1. Read the manuals and review section 12. Troubleshooting. 2. Try to isolate the problem. If possible, make the drive the only external device on the CPU, and make sure that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached. If you - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 55
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 55 13.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ LaCie Belgium Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Français) LaCie Denmark Contact us at: - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 56
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Restoring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk page 56 14. Restoring Your Ethernet Disk Using the LaCie Restore CD In the event that LaCie Technical Support asks you to restore your Ethernet Disk from CD please use the steps outlined below. IMPORTANT INFO: Restoring will erase - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 57
front of the Ethernet Disk comes on, the restore process is complete. 8. Use the LaCie Network Assistant to configure your Ethernet Disk. 9. Using a Web browser access the Ethernet Disk and apply any LaCie Ethernet Disk software updates needed to restore the Ethernet Disk software up to the latest - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 58
user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive. To obtain warranty service, call LaCie Technical Support. You will be asked to - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 59
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Glossary page 59 16. 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 - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 60
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Glossary page 60 mable read-only memory or an electronically-erasable, programmable read-only memory chip. Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive. Distinct from the software, which is stored in random access memory and can be altered. - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 61
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual Glossary page 61 Network - A series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths. Networks can interconnect with other networks and contain subnetworks. Operating System (OS) - Software that controls the assignment and use of hardware resources such as - Lacie Ethernet Disk | User Manual - Page 62
LaCie Ethernet Disk User Manual uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP uses the IP to get a data unit , and an optional checksum capability to verify that the data arrived intact. Utility - Software designed to perform maintenance tasks on the system or its components. Examples include backup programs
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LaCie Ethernet Disk
Table of Contents
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
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2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
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2.1. Minimum System Requirements
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2.2. Box Content
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2.3. Front Panel
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2.4. Rear Panel
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Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
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3.1. Stand-alone Installation
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3.2. Rack Installation
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4. Installing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
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4.1. Connecting the LaCie Ethernet Disk to Your Network
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4.2. Turning On Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
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5. Configuring Your LaCie Ethernet Disk
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5.1. Connecting Using LaCie Network Assistant
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5.2. Configuring the LaCie Ethernet Disk on a Network Without a DHCP Server
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5.3. Using Ethernet Disk with Apple’s Time Machine™
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Accessing Your Ethernet Disk Over the Network
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6.1. Accessing Shared Folders
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6.1.1. Other Connection Methods
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6.2. Connecting Via HTTP or FTP
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6.3. Connecting with an FTP Client
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7. Using the Web Administration Page
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7.1. Accessing the Web Administration Page
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7.2. Wizard Mode and Advanced Mode
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7.3. Using the Wizard Mode
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7.3.1. Creating a Share: “Share Name”
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7.3.2. Username
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7.3.3. Confirmation
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7.3.4. Set-up Complete
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7.4. Using the Advanced Mode
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7.4.1. Changing the Name and Location of the LaCie Ethernet Disk
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7.4.2. Setting the Date and Time
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7.4.3. Sharing Your LaCie Ethernet Disk in Advanced Mode
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7.5. Shutting Down the Ethernet Disk
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Advanced Management of Users, Groups and Shares
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8.1. Listing Local Users
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8.1.1. Creating a User
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8.1.2. Editing a User
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8.1.3. Deleting a User
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8.2. Listing Local Groups
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8.2.1. Creating a Group
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8.2.2. Editing a Group
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8.2.3. Deleting a Group
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