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====== 7.d Update the LaCie CloudBox Firmware ======
LaCie may update and improve your CloudBox firmware, adding new features over time. This chapter explains how to update your LaCie CloudBox firmware (//LaCie NAS OS//) via the Dashboard or LaCie Network Assistant.
===== Update Using the Dashboard =====
  - Launch the Dashboard as described in [[..:05_dashboard:dashboard01-logon|Log On to the Dashboard]] and navigate to the **Support** page.
  - By default, the LaCie CloudBox will automatically check for updates once a week. You can change the frequency and time of day: 
    - Click on the configuration icon (intertwined screwdriver and wrench) next to **AUTO-Update**. 
    - Select a frequency and time for the CloudBox to check LaCie's update server. \\ {{:products:cb:screenshots:device:update:auto_update_frequency.png?250|}} \\ \\ 
    - The Dashboard will prompt you if a new update is available.
  - To check for an update manually:
    - Click the grey, downward arrow.
    - If a link appears, click it to begin the download.
    - Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
  - During an update, the device will reboot and disappear from the network temporarily. When it reappears, you can verify the new software version on the Dashboard Support page.

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===== Update Using LaCie Network Assistant =====
<note important>**Important info:** Before proceeding:
  * Connect your PC or Mac to the network using an Ethernet cable (turn off all wireless connections).
  * Make sure users have stopped data transfers to the LaCie CloudBox.
  * Turn off other storage devices on the network except for the LaCie CloudBox. 
  * Disconnect all computers from the LaCie CloudBox folders.
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  - Click [[http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10138|here]] to confirm that you are using the latest version of LaCie Network Assistant. If you download a newer version, make sure to uninstall previous versions before installing the update. 
  - Download the latest software update for your product from [[http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/index.htm?id=10007|here]]. Keep it in a known location on your computer as you will be prompted to browse for it in step 9.
  - Launch LaCie Network Assistant.
  - Go to **Preferences** and make sure **IPConf Support** is deactivated. You will know it is off if the button reads //Activate//. \\ [{{:products:cb:screenshots:device:update:lna_ipconf_off.png?250| \\ **//IP Config is off//**}}] \\ \\ 
  - Click the **Configuration** tab.
  - If you have more than one LaCie network storage device on your network, select the LaCie CloudBox from the list on the left.
  - Click on the **Update your NAS...** button.
  - Enter your administrator username and password.
  - Browse to and load the update package (.capsule file) that you downloaded from the LaCie website.
  - Click on **Continue...** to begin the update. Mac users may be prompted to enter the computer's administrator username and password. 
  - Once the update is complete, verify the update on the Dashboard Support page or LaCie Network Assistant:
    - Go to LaCie Network Assistant and choose **Open LaCie Network Assistant…**.
    - Select the **Configuration tab**.
    - The system version will be listed.