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4.r SPEED UP TRANSFERS: Large and Multiple files (At home only)

Speed up data transfers to the LaCie CloudBox by connecting it to one of your home computers. This is ideal for large music, movie, and photo libraries that you wish to copy and store on the LaCie CloudBox.

  1. Disconnect your LaCie CloudBox from your home router. Unplug the end of the Ethernet cable that is connected to the router.
  2. Plug the Ethernet cable from your LaCie CloudBox into one of your home computers.
  3. To access the Family folder or a personal folder:
    • Windows: Open an Explorer window to type \\LACIE-CLOUDBOX\ in the address window. Open the folder you wish to access. You must enter the username and password for a personal folder.
    • Mac: Select Go > Connect to server… to type SMB://lacie-cloudbox. Open the folder you wish to access. You must enter the username and password for a personal folder.
  4. Once all the files have been copied to the LaCie CloudBox, disconnect it from the computer and reconnect it to your home router.

Note on startup time: The LaCie CloudBox may take up to nine minutes to boot when first powered on.

Note on the LaCie CloudBox Network Connection: Please make certain to reconnect the LaCie CloudBox to your router to enjoy all of its features.

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