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Network

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Connection Tab

If your network is DHCP-enabled, your LaCie NAS will automatically be assigned an IP address and other values. As a result, most users will see that the table in the Connections tab has been filled in with values.

The LaCie 2big NAS has a single LAN port while the LaCie 5big NAS Pro includes two LAN ports (see below). If you wish to review or modify the values of a LAN port:

  • LaCie 2big NAS: Click the Edit button.
  • LaCie 5big NAS Pro: Click on the configuration icon (pencil) then select Details or Edit.




    LAN Details - 5big NAS Pro



Selecting Edit allows you to modify certain network parameters. You can manually adjust network values by selecting Manual configuration and give the LAN port a unique name (LaCie 5big NAS Pro only). Please make certain to check the box next to Default Gateway to enter or revise a Gateway address. For the manual address to take effect, all fields must be completed before selecting Apply.


Edit - LaCie 2big NAS



Edit - LaCie 5big NAS Pro



Important info on Network Addressing: LaCie cautions users that changes to the IP address must be consistent with the values of the router and/or network. You may lose contact with your LaCie NAS by typing addresses that are not available on your network.

LaCie 2big NAS users: Please skip to Proxy Tab.

LaCie 5big NAS Pro Ethernet Ports

Icons representing the two LAN ports on the Connections tab indicate connection to the network:

  • Connected: a
  • Not connected: b

 

Port Aggregation: Multiple Networks, Bonding, and Fault Tolerance

The LaCie 5big NAS Pro is equipped with two LAN ports for enhanced network performance. Review the instructions below to learn how to configure the LaCie 5big NAS Pro LAN ports for your network.

Two Networks: Bridge the data on your LaCie 5big NAS Pro

Bonding: Enhanced Speed

Fault Tolerance: Failover Protection

LAN Priority: Primary LAN Interface

The primary Ethernet port is marked by a star next to the LAN number. In the example below, LAN 1 is the primary Ethernet port.


The primary Ethernet port:

  • Carries the data when the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is configured in Fault Tolerance
  • Acts as the gateway to the internet when the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is connected to two separate networks

LAN interface and LaCie Network Assistant: LAN Port 1 must be enabled to use LaCie Network Assistant.


You can change the priority order by reassigning the role of primary port.

  1. Click on the configuration icon (pencil) for the port you wish to assign as the primary.


  2. Select Define as primary.
  3. The star icon will move to the port to reflect the change.

Proxy Tab

A proxy server may be used to connect compatible devices to the internet. If necessary, your LaCie NAS can be configured to connect to a proxy server. First, activate the feature by selecting the Manual proxy configuration option from the drop-down menu, then fill in the proxy server address, port, and optional authentication information. Click Apply for your changes to take affect.

Remote Connection Tab

See Remote Access: LaCie MyNAS.

Port Forwarding Tab

This page lets you manage your LaCie NAS's automatic port forwarding. In order that the LaCie NAS be accessible to the internet, it's necessary that certain ports be opened in your router. If you need to change the ports to be forwarded for HTTP, HTTPS, or remote (LaCie MyNAS) connections, you can do so from this page.

To change the port for one of these services, click on the value in the NAS Port and Router Port columns. To disable port forwarding for a service, click the configuration icon (pencil) and then select Disable.

© LaCie 2013 Last modified : Apr 25, 2013