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LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual

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    How to use this manual lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual how to use this manual in the toolbar: printing: while optimized for onscreen viewing, the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 1/2 ” x 11” and a4 sized paper, giving you the option to print the entire manual or just a spe...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents page 2 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual table of contents foreword 4 precautions 6 1. Introduction 7 1.1. What your lacie ethernet disk mini can do 7 2. Your lacie ethernet disk mini 8 2.1. Minimum system requirements 8 2.1.1. Ethernet connectivity 8 2.1.2. Usb connectivity 8...

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    Table of contents page 3 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 5.2.3. Linux users 21 5.3. Accessing the lacie ethernet disk mini via web browsers 22 5.4. Disconnecting the lacie ethernet disk mini 22 6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page 23 6.1. Accessing the web administrat...

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    Foreword page 4 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual copyrights copyright © 2004 lacie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, withou...

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    Foreword page 5 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual canada compliance statement 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 ...

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    Health and safety precautions only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. • read this user's guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. • do not open your lacie ethernet disk mini or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never inse...

  • Page 7: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction page 7 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 1. Introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new lacie ethernet disk mini! By simply plugging the lacie ethernet disk mini into your ethernet-based network, you can easily share documents, data or multi-media files. Connect the...

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    2. Your lacie ethernet disk mini page 8 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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: • microsoft® internet exp...

  • Page 9: 2.2. Package Contents

    2. Your lacie ethernet disk mini page 9 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 lacie storage utilities c...

  • Page 10: 2.3. Views of The Drive

    2. Your lacie ethernet disk mini page 10 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 2.3. Views of the drive 2.3.1. Front view – 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 ...

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    2. Your lacie ethernet disk mini page 11 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 2.3.2. Rear view – ventilation outlet – these holes help to keep your drive cool during operation. Be sure not to block these openings when using your drive. Power supply connector – this is where you plug in the ac adap...

  • Page 12: 2.4. Cables and Connectors

    2. Your lacie ethernet disk mini page 12 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 2.4. Cables and connectors the lacie ethernet disk mini offers two different methods for connection and usage. 2.4.1. Hi-speed usb 2.0 usb is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a comput...

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    3. Setting up your lacie ethernet disk mini page 13 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 s...

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    3. Setting up your lacie ethernet disk mini page 14 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 outle...

  • Page 15: 4.1. Getting Connected

    Lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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. 4.1. Getting connected 1) conn...

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    4. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via usb page 16 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 4.2. Configuring the lacie ethernet disk mini there are two different options for changing or checking the ip address of the lacie ethernet disk mini, based upon the method being used to connect the lacie et...

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    4. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via usb page 17 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual the obtain configuration from dhcp server or configure manually: selections are two alternative methods for determining the lacie ethernet disk mini’s ip address. Obtain configuration from dhcp server this m...

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    4. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via usb page 18 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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. To preven...

  • Page 19: 5.1. Getting Connected

    5. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via ethernet page 19 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 eth...

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    5. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via ethernet page 20 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 5.2. Accessing the lacie ethernet disk mini via the network when connected via ethernet, the lacie ethernet disk mini should appear as a drive with shared folders on the network. 5.2.1. Microsoft window...

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    5. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via ethernet page 21 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 5.2.2. Mac users 5.2.2.1. Mac os 9.X 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 defa...

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    5. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini via ethernet page 22 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 5.3. Accessing the lacie ethernet disk mini via web browsers while the lacie ethernet disk mini is connected to the network, it is capable of being accessed via the internet through your internet browse...

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    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 23 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 d...

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    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 24 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 ...

  • Page 25: 6.3. Configuration Menu

    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 25 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 6.3. Configuration menu by clicking on the configuration tab, you will be brought to the main page of the configuration menu. From this window you can see details about your network, software...

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    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 26 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 6.3.2. Windows workgroup by clicking on the blue button to the right of windows workgroup , in the network section of the configuration menu, you will be taken to the change workgroup or doma...

  • Page 27: 6.4. Network Menu

    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 27 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 6.4. Network menu by clicking on the network tab, you will be brought to the network page, where you can view information about the lacie ethernet disk mini’s ip configuration. From this page...

  • Page 28: 6.5. Disk Menu

    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 28 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 6.5. Disk menu by clicking on the disk tab, you will be brought to the main page of the disk menu. From this window you can see details about your lacie ethernet disk mini’s interface, volume...

  • Page 29: 6.6. Shares Menu

    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 29 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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...

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    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 30 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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. 6.7.3. Change adminis...

  • Page 31: 6.8. Status Menu

    6. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini web administration page page 31 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 6.8. Status menu by clicking on the status tab, you will be brought to the main page of the status menu. From this window you can view the number of connected users, disable file server servi...

  • Page 32: 7. Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting page 32 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 check...

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    7. Troubleshooting page 33 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual the problem the drive is not recognized by the computer. Questions to ask does your computer’s configuration meet the minimum system requirements? Is the drive’s power supply connected and is the blue light on the front of the drive o...

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    7. Troubleshooting page 34 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual the problem the drive doesn’t appear on the network. A user does not have access to the lacie ethernet disk mni. Using the lacie ethernet disk mini with gigabit ethernet networks. Questions to ask is the ip address properly set? Is yo...

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    7. Troubleshooting page 35 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual the problem the drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via hi-speed usb 2.0. Questions to ask is the drive connected to a usb port on your computer, or to a usb hub? Is the drive connected to a hi- speed usb 2.0 port on...

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    8. Contacting customer support page 36 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 8. Contacting customer support before you contact technical support 1) read the manuals and review the troubleshooting section. 2) try to isolate the problem. If possible, make the drive the only external device on the cpu...

  • Page 37: Lacie Technical Support

    8. Contacting customer support page 37 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual lacie australia contact us at: http://www.Lacie.Com/au/contact/ lacie canada contact us at: http://www.Lacie.Com/caen/contact/ (english) lacie finland contact us at: http://www.Lacie.Com/fi/contact lacie germany contact us...

  • Page 38: 9. Warranty

    9. Warranty page 38 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 9. Warranty lacie warrants your drive against any defect in material and workmanship, under normal use, for the period designated on your warranty certificate. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, la...

  • Page 39: Glossary

    Glossary page 39 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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...

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    Glossary page 40 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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. Driver (peripheral mana...

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    Glossary page 41 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 ...

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    Glossary page 42 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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. Mb (megabit) – equivalent to 1,000,0...

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    Glossary page 43 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 telecommun...

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    Glossary page 44 lacie ethernet disk mini user’s manual 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 (s...