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(More customer reviews)First, be aware that the "Ethernet Disk Mini Home Edition" and "Etherenet Disk Mini" are different products with different features. This information is related to the Home Edition. It works very well for me, although a little slow when accessed through the web interface.
After opening the necessary ports in my DSL router, I had to reboot the whole setup (edminihome, dsl, router) a few times before things worked. Not sure if that is needed, or if it just took some time for things to propagate through.
When you ask it to share a folder through the internet, it emails the receipient an URL pointing to the shared folder. The URL contains a long random string (I guess it's some kind of a cookie), but no password is required to sign in. So anybody who gets a copy of that URL (eg. if the email is forwarded to someone else) will have access to the shared folder, and I don't see a way to log who are actually accessing the files.
You can plug in multiple USB drives into the edminihome using a usb hub, and they are all visible to the edminihome. However you can select only one of them at any time to serve as MySafe. The remaining USB drives will be dormant. When selected as MySafe, the USB drive can be accessed through the web interface, but cannot be mounted as a network drive (FamilyLibrary, MyLibrary, and MyBackup can each be mounted as a network drive).
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With the LaCie 301269U Ethernet Disk Mini Home Edition 500 GB Network Storage, you can make your digital library accessible to anyone in the world in just a few minutes. This stylish network storage and personal media server not only lets you back up and share your files with your home network users, but it also allows you to access your files remotely through the Internet. The stylish aluminum case looks at home in your home or office. View larger. Access for Friends and Family--Anytime, Anywhere The LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini Home provides an ample 500 GB of storage for your digital media files and lets you share them with anyone in the world. Through LaCie's media portal, HomeLaCie.com, you can provide permissions to friends and family to access photos, music or any other file you've stored on the drive. The Mini Home offers you a great way to share your vacation and travel experiences. You can simply drag and drop photos, music files and even videos from any location in the world to your Mini Home, and within minutes your friends and family can easily access them. They simply log on to your LaCie Media Portal to access your customized menu that will direct them to the shared files. Stream Your Videos and Music While having immediate access to your videos and music is a great thing, your desktop computers and laptops aren't necessarily the best way to play your media. The Mini Home features built-in media server capabilities that let you stream music to your audio system and videos and photos to your TV. It's also compatible with a wide range of uPnP AV, Windows Connect, and DLNA certified devices, as well as game stations like PS3 or Xbox 360, so you're not beholden to your computer to enjoy your media. But for times when you need to be at your computer, the drive also includes an internal iTunes server that allows you to stream your music to any networked PC or Mac. More than a media player, though, the Mini Home is an ideal way to keep digital photos safe and organized. With the included back-up software for Windows and Mac OS X, you can quickly and easily back up your home computers to your Mini Home, giving you and your family extra peace of mind. With its 500 GB of capacity, the drive can store up to 500,000 photos, 125,000 songs or 500 movies. From any networked computer you can edit your photos or video, and synchronizing your music library between your laptop and the Mini Home is easy. So whether you're at home or traveling, your music library will always be available to you. The LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini Home Edition features a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, a cache of at least 16 MB, and a 400 MHz processor with 64 MB of RAM. It also includes a USB port that allows you to add additional back-up capabilities to your network.
The drive measures 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD) and is backed by LaCie's 3-year warranty. About LaCie Established in France in 1989, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals for Windows, Apple and Linux users. With offices and plants in the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, LaCie develops and manufactures external storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and everyday people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has differentiated its products through original designs and leading-edge technology. What's in the Box LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini Home Edition, Ethernet cable, external power supply, drive stand for upright use, CD-ROM with Easy Install, and quick install guide.
