LaCie Big Disk Network - Manual (Page 16)

LaCie Big Disk Network Setting Up Your LaCie Big Disk Network
User Manual page 16
2.4. Configuring the LaCie Big Disk
Network on a Network Without
a DHCP Server
Most home networking routers are DHCP servers, meaning the rout-
er assigns an IP address to all devices on the network to allow de-
vices to find each other. If your network does not have DHCP server,
you may need to manually assign your LaCie Big Disk Network an IP
address and other network information.
The easiest way to modify your LaCie Big Disk Network’s network
configuration is to use the LaCie Network Assistant. See section
2.3.
Connecting Using LaCie Network Assistant for information on install-
ing the network configuration software.
1. Start LaCie Network Assistant (see section 2.3. Connecting Us-
ing LaCie Network Assistant ).
2. Windows Users: Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon
in the system tray and select Configuration Window... ( Fig.
12 ). The LaCie Network Assistant Configuration window opens
( Fig. 13 ).
Mac users: Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the
menu bar and select Network Configuration... (
Fig. 14 ). The
LaCie Network Assistant Configuration window opens ( Fig. 13 ).
3. Click the Network tab.
4. Select Manual.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If the fields (IP address, Subnet mask, etc.) are
filled when Automatic (DHCP) is selected, you do not need to make
manual settings. Leave Automatic selected.
5. Modify the network settings to work with your network.
6. Click Apply.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14