Connect to the Network

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product and to an available Ethernet port on your router. Refer to your router’s documentation if necessary.
2. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the product.
   
   

LaCie 2big NAS	LaCie 5big NAS Pro

1. Power on the device.
   • LaCie 2big NAS: Push the power button on the back of the device to the ON position.
   • LaCie 5big NAS Pro: Lightly push the the front LED button.
2. The front LED will turn on and then begin blinking. The device is ready to be accessed once the LED has turned solid blue. Your LaCie NAS may take up to three minutes to boot.
   
   

LaCie 2big NAS	LaCie 5big NAS Pro

Perform the steps below on a PC/Mac connected to the same network as your LaCie NAS:

1. 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.
     
2. The Dashboard administration tool will prompt you to create an administrator password.
   
   
3. You may also change:
   • The name of the device (the defaults are LaCie-2big-NAS or LaCie-5big-Pro).
   • The administrator login (the default is admin).
   • The time zone.
4. Make certain to note your login and password for future use.
5. Choose Finish. You will be taken to the Dashboard home page.