LaCie 5big Backup Server
Introduction
Configuration Guide
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1.2. Minimum Network
Requirements
1.2.1. Ethernet Connection
To successfully use the 5big Backup Server, your home network must
meet the following requirements:
Requirement
Minimum
Server connection
100 Mbps wired connection.
LaCie highly recommends a 1
Gb/s wired connection for bet-
ter performance.
Workstations
One or more computers that
are running a supported oper-
ating system, with either a wired
or a wireless network connec-
tion.
Internet
Broadband connection for soft-
ware updates
Router/firewall device
An external Internet broadband
router/firewall device with 100
Mbps wired Ethernet connec-
tion.
The 5big Backup Server as-
sumes that your network devic-
es receive their IP address from
a DHCP server.
IMPORTANT INFO:
Find a suitable place to put your 5big Back-
up Server before you run Windows Home Server Setup. The location
you choose must have an available, wired network connection either
to your broadband router or to a switch that is connected to your
broadband router.
1.2.2. Wireless Support
✦
The 5big Backup Server joins your network via a wired, Ethernet
cable. Please note that the 5big Backup Server does not support
a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to your network
✦
Wireless devices and workstations that have joined the net-
work may access the 5big Backup Server.
IMPORTANT INFO:
The 5big Backup Server’s performance can
be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware,
distance and setup.
IMPORTANT INFO:
For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Eth-
ernet router and Gigabit Ethernet on your host computer.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
The 5big Backup Server must re-
ceive its IP address from a DHCP server.
