LaCie Ethernet Big Disk
User Manual
6. Ethernet Big Disk Media Server Functionality
Thanks to the Ethernet Big Disk’s UPnP (Universal
Plug and Play) compatibility, it can act as a multimedia
server, managing access to content and making it avail-
able to a digital media player (DMP).
Because the Ethernet Big Disk is UPnP, it can dy-
namically:
Join automatically a home entertainment network,
Convey its capabilities to other UPnP devices
Learn about the presence and capabilities of other
devices
The Ethernet Big Disk media server can stream any
content – whether it be music, videos, or photos – to a
Digital Media Adapter (DMA) connected to a display
(TV) or audio system.
The Ethernet Big Disk media server will automati-
cally organize music, photo, video files using embedded
metadata information to allow quick and easy display
from any digital media adapter.
Once enabled and configured, the Ethernet Big Disk
media server will allow you to enjoy your music, photos
and video without turning on your computer.
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Media Server Functionality
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Digital Home Network: Components
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Network (Ethernet or Wifi)
Media Server Computer/NAS (Ethernet Big
Disk)
Digital Media Adapter/Player (DMA) connect-
ed to TV/Stereo
Multimedia content (photos, music, videos)
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6.1. About UPnP Media Server
