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====== NAS OS Administration ======
All LaCie NAS feature an easy-to-use browser-based administration tool, called the **Dashboard**. Launch the Dashboard to manage storage, users, shares, and much more.
===== Access the Dashboard =====
There are two ways to access the Dashboard: LaCie Network Assistant and an internet browser.
==== Access the Dashboard: LaCie Network Assistant ====
See [[..:setup:lna|]] for instructions on software installation. \\ \\
- **Windows:** Right-click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the system tray (Windows users). **Mac:** Choose the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the menu bar. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:lna:ss_5big_nas_pro_lna_menu_web_win.jpg?450|}} \\ \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:lna:ss_2big_nas_lna_menu_web_alt.jpg?450|}} \\ \\
- Select **[machine name] > Web Access**.
- The login page will open in a new browser window or tab. If your browser is not open, LaCie Network Assistant will open it for you.
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==== Access the Dashboard: Internet browser ====
- Launch your preferred internet browser and type the default address for the LaCie NAS:
* Windows workstations (no Bonjour) - http://lacie-2big-nas or http://lacie-5big-pro
* Mac OS X and Windows workstations running Bonjour - http://lacie-2big-nas.local or http://lacie-5big-pro.local. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:connect:5bignas_url_01.jpg?500|}}
You can also type your LaCie NAS's IP address in the browser's URL (web address) field. \\ For example: http://[IP-address]. \\ {{products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_login_03.jpg?450}} \\ \\
The IP address may be found in LaCie Network Assistant (see [[..:setup:lna#find-the-ip-address|Find the IP Address]]).
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===== Log in =====
The first time you access the Dashboard, complete the //Authentication// and //Timezone// fields. (The password should be from 4-20 alphanumeric characters and symbols, and the username should be from 1-20 alphanumeric characters. Consider using a strong password that is difficult for others to guess.) \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:diskless:ss_2bignas_first_launch_02.jpg?500|}} \\ \\
In subsequent logins, simply enter your username and password, then choose **Log on**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_login_01_alt.jpg?500|}}
For added security, choose **Switch to HTTPS** at the Dashboard login.
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==== Recover a lost password ====
If a user has forgotten his/her password, it can be recovered if the administrator has:
* Assigned an SMTP server (see [[support|]]).
* Entered an email address for that user (see [[users|]]).
If the above conditions have been met, the administrator and/or user can follow the steps below to recover a password:
- On the login page, choose **Have you lost or forgotten your password?**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_login_04.jpg?500|}} \\
- On the next page, type the login. Then type the word you see in the image on the right (this ensures that the request is coming from a person) and choose **send**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_login_05.jpg?500|}} \\
- The email will arrive in the user's email inbox. In the email, choose the **click here** link.
- In the **Reinitialize your password** screen, type your login and new password, then choose **Send**.
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==== Restart, deep sleep mode, and shutdown ====
To restart or put the LaCie NAS into deep sleep mode, select the power button, then choose between **Restart** and **Deep Sleep mode**. Deep sleep mode must be enabled or the option will not be available (see [[eco|]]). \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_logout_01.jpg?350| \\ **2big NAS //Restart and Deep Sleep Mode//**}}] \\ [{{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss_db_logout_02.jpg?350| \\ **5big NAS Pro //Deep Sleep Mode, Restart, and Shutdown//**}}] \\ \\
The LaCie 5big NAS Pro has the added option to **Shutdown** the device. To shut down the LaCie 2big NAS, use the switch on the back of the device (see [[..:intro:views|]]).
**Note:** Shut down your LaCie NAS only when it is not being accessed.
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==== Log out ====
To log out of the Dashboard, choose the log out button.
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===== Navigate the Dashboard =====
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The Dashboard is made up of:
- The central pane that hosts all management pages
- Visible widgets, or small boxes that represent the different pages. A visible widget provides a summary of the page's management function. For example, the //Hardware monitoring// shows the health status of the NAS, including the Temperature, Fan, and Drive states.
- Minimized widgets
=== Navigation ===
* To **navigate to a page**, choose its widget or, drag and drop the widget to the center of the window. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss-db-widget-02.jpg|}} \\ \\
* To **minimize a widget**, choose the **X** next to its title. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:dashboard:ss-db-widget-03.jpg|}} \\ \\
* To **expand a minimized widget**, drag its icon over an expanded widget, or to an open widget space.
* To **rearrange widgets**, drag the minimized widget icon or the expanded widget onto the place of another widget.