LaCie Network Space user manual Connecting External USB Hard Disks, FTP Access to Shares

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LaCie Network Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

User Manual

3.2.Connecting External USB Hard Disks

You can connect an external USB hard disk or USB key to back up the data on your LaCie Network Space or as a way to add storage capacity. Connected hard disks are accessed similarly to shared folders.

TECHNICAL NOTE: External USB hard disks must be format- ted in one of the supported systems to be compatible with the LaCie Network Space: FAT32, NTFS, EXT3, REISERFS or XFS.

To connect an external hard disk:

1.Connect to your LaCie Network Space.

2.Turn on the external hard disk and connect its USB cable to the USB port on the front of the LaCie Network Space.

3.In a few seconds, the disk should appear as a share in LaCie Network Assistant. To access the files on the hard disk, con- nect to it like a regular shared folder as described in section 3.1. Accessing Shared Folders.

3.3. FTP Access to Shares

The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to another through a network, such as over the internet. This pro- tocol allows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely, as only people to whom you have provided the user name and password will have access. FTP access also provides

you a way to access your files remotely.

TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the username and password for FTP access is ftp.

These defaults can be modified, for details see 4.2.6. Edit Accounts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The FTP service is disabled by default, to access your LaCie Openshare via FTP, enable the service as described in section 4.5.1. Enabling FTP Service.

To connect remotely via FTP, enter in your browser’s address field:

ftp://<username>:<password>@<ip or machine name>/

Example: ftp://admin:admin@networkspace/

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Contents Table of Contents Trademarks CopyrightsChanges Canada Compliance StatementOr personal injury Health and Safety PrecautionsGeneral Use Precautions Quick Links IntroductionBox Content Windows Users Minimum System RequirementsMac Users Linux UsersPower switch Power input connection Ethernet port USB port USB Expansion and Backup PortViews of the LaCie Network Space Front ViewSetting Up Your LaCie Network Space Drive to the on position Turn the Drive OnConnect the Ethernet Cable Gigabit Ethernet Cables And ConnectorsTo connect the Ethernet cable Router or hubOn next Install LaCie Network AssistantConnect with LaCie Network Assistant Mac Users Connect to the LaCie Network SpaceWindows Users LaCie Network Assistant Start LaCie Network Assistant see .3. Connect withSetup Access Summary Accessing and Managing FilesAccessing Shared Folders To Map Shared Folders Mac OS X Users To Map Shared Folders Windows UsersFTP Access to Shares Connecting External USB Hard DisksTo connect an external hard disk Connect to your LaCie Network SpaceAccessing the NAS Administration Page Log Administering Your LaCie Network SpaceHttp//Networkspace Click Login Accessing the NAS Administra- tionUse LaCie Network Assistant Use Your BrowserTo modify the Machine Name ConfigurationMachine Name Date and Time Windows WorkgroupTo modify the Windows Workgroup To modify the date and time of the LaCie Network SpaceTo modify the LaCie Network Space admin page language Network ConfigurationTo change network settings LanguageEdit Accounts To change the Admin passwordTo change the User username and password Click the oval button corresponding to Activity Blue LightTo turn the LED on and off To back up files BackupClick Backup on the Configuration page .3-A Total, used and available capacity of each disk is listed DiskFormatting the LaCie Network Space Disk 2-A Safely Removing an Attached Exter- nal DiskSupport Enabling FTP ServiceScan the Media Server Database Rebuild the Media Server DatabaseRestarting the Machine System LogProblem Question to Ask Solution TroubleshootingSystem Log Manual Updates User does not Has the administrator provided Is your network Dhcp enabled?Have FTP access Correct User login? Delay in accessing Simultaneously? SharesBefore You Contact Technical Support Information Where to Find InformationContacting Customer Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information