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====== Download Machine ======

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The LaCie NAS Dashboard features a download server that allows you to download files from the internet or the local disk (e.g. PDF, torrent, binary, etc). For more information on torrents, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_protocol.

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===== Create a Download =====

  - If the download service has not been turned on, choose the **Start** button.
  - To initiate a download, choose the **Add download** button. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_02.jpg?450|}} \\ 
  - At the prompt, choose whether the file source can be found at a **URL** (web address) or if it is a **Local File**.
    * URL: Type or paste the web address. \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_03.jpg?300| \\ **//Download: URL radio button//**}}] \\ \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_04.jpg?300| \\ **//Paste the URL address//**}}] \\ \\ 
    * Local File: Select **Browse** to search for the file. \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_05.jpg?300| \\ **//Download: Local File radio button//**}}] \\ \\ 
  - Select the **Destination** share by clicking on the configuration icon (pencil).
  - To better organize your downloads, you can choose **Create folder** at the prompt to add a folder to the share. \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_06.jpg?300| \\ **//Create a folder to organize your downloads//**}}] \\ \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_07.jpg?300| \\ **//Name the folder for your downloads//**}}] \\ \\ 
  - Choose **Apply** to begin the download. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_download_08.jpg?300|}}

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===== Download Page Settings  =====

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Below the list of downloads are several settings.

  * **TCP Listening port:** Choose the configuration icon (pencil) to enter a router port number through which the download service will operate.
  * **Download rate limit (down arrow):** Choose the configuration icon (pencil) to type a maximum download speed.
  * **Upload limit rate (up arrow):** Choose the configuration icon (pencil) to type a maximum upload speed. 
  * **Max. active downloads (two down arrows):** Choose the configuration icon (pencil) to limit the number of downloads that can download/upload simultaneously. Type zero for no limit.

<note tech>**Technical note:** Multiple simultaneous downloads can impact your LaCie NAS's performance. In some instances, even after a download has completed, the download service may continue to use system resources if it is uploading.</note>