GemTek Technology WSETH Wireless Space User Manual Manual Part 1

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Space Manual Part 1

Manual Part 1

LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of ContentsUser Manual  page 1Table of Contents1.  Introduction................................................................................................................. 61.1.  How to use this manual ................................................................................................................. 71.2.  Minimum Computer and Network Requirements .............................................................................. 81.2.1.  Computer ........................................................................................................................ 81.2.2.  Network ........................................................................................................................... 81.3.  Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 91.4.  Views of the Drive ....................................................................................................................... 101.4.1.  Front View ..................................................................................................................... 101.4.2.  Rear View ...................................................................................................................... 101.5.  Power Button Functions ............................................................................................................... 111.6.  Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors ...................................................................................... 121.7.  Wireless Signal - 802.11b/g/n ..................................................................................................... 121.8.  Light Behavior............................................................................................................................. 131.9.  Default Settings ........................................................................................................................... 142.  What is the best configuration for my network? ........................................................ 152.1.  Configuration 1: Ethernet NAS - Wired Only  ................................................................................ 162.2.  Configuration 2: NAS Wireless Client ........................................................................................... 172.3.  Configuration 3: NAS Wireless Access Point  ................................................................................. 182.4.  Configuration 4: NAS Router - Wired Only ................................................................................... 192.5.  Configuration 5: NAS Router - Wireless Access Point ..................................................................... 203.  Basic Installation ....................................................................................................... 213.1.  Connect the Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 213.2.  Configuration 1: NAS Ethernet - Wired Only  ................................................................................ 223.2.1.  Wireless Space Setup Wizard ........................................................................................... 223.3.  Configuration 2: NAS Wireless Client ........................................................................................... 243.3.1.  Wireless Space Setup Wizard ........................................................................................... 243.4.  LaCie Network Assistant .............................................................................................................. 283.4.1.  Connect to the LaCie Wireless Space Dashboard using LaCie Network Assistant .................. 293.4.2.  Connect to the LaCie Wireless Space Dashboard directly from the browser .......................... 303.5.  Accessing and Transferring Files ................................................................................................... 313.5.1.  About Shares ................................................................................................................. 313.5.2.  Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant ............................................................... 323.5.3.  Map Shared Folders ....................................................................................................... 353.5.4.  LaCie Network Assistant Auto Mount ................................................................................ 373.5.5.  Accessing Shares Using File Browser ................................................................................ 383.5.5.1.  About the File Browser  383.5.6.  Accessing Shares via FTP ................................................................................................. 393.5.7.  Multimedia Server ........................................................................................................... 403.5.8.  iTunes Music Server ........................................................................................................ 403.6.  Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space ...................................................................................... 423.6.1.  Dashboard: Accessing .................................................................................................... 433.6.1.1.  Use LaCie Network Assistant.......................................................................................433.6.1.2.  Use a Browser...........................................................................................................433.6.2.  Dashboard: Welcome Page ............................................................................................. 443.6.3.  Dashboard: Navigation................................................................................................... 443.6.4.  Dashboard: Shut Down or Restart the Wireless Space ........................................................ 443.6.5.  Dashboard: General Settings ........................................................................................... 453.6.5.1.  Names, Date & Time, iTunes & Media Server,  and Login & Password............................453.6.5.2.  Time Machine™.........................................................................................................46
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of ContentsUser Manual  page 23.6.6.  Dashboard: Network LAN  .............................................................................................. 473.6.6.1.  IP Address and Remote Access....................................................................................473.6.7.  Dashboard: Drives .......................................................................................................... 493.6.8.  Dashboard: Support ....................................................................................................... 503.6.8.1.  Firmware, Resetting the device, and Light.....................................................................503.6.9.  Dashboard: Download.................................................................................................... 533.6.9.1.  Upload .torrent files...................................................................................................533.6.10. Dashboard: Mode .......................................................................................................... 553.6.10.1. Configuration Basics..................................................................................................563.6.10.2. Changing the Configuration Example: Wired Only to Wireless Client.............................583.6.11. Dashboard: Wireless Client ............................................................................................. 623.7.  INTERNET Port: NAS+Switch ....................................................................................................... 633.8.  Basic Endnote ............................................................................................................................. 654.  Beyond Basic Install ................................................................................................... 664.1.  Before the Installation .................................................................................................................. 674.2.  Configuration 3: Wireless Access Point (Switch) ............................................................................. 684.2.1.  Wireless Space Setup Wizard ........................................................................................... 684.3.  Configuration 4: Router - Wired Only ........................................................................................... 724.3.1.  Wireless Space Setup Wizard ........................................................................................... 724.4.  Configuration 5: Router Wireless Access Point  .............................................................................. 754.4.1.  Wireless Space Setup Wizard ........................................................................................... 754.5.  Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space - Beyond Basic ............................................................... 804.5.1.  Dashboard: Wireless AP .................................................................................................. 814.5.1.1.  Wireless AP - Standard Settings...................................................................................814.5.1.2.  Wireless AP - Security.................................................................................................824.5.1.3.  Wireless AP - MAC address filter.................................................................................844.5.1.4.  Wireless AP - Associated stations.................................................................................844.5.2.  Dashboard: Router Pages ................................................................................................ 854.5.2.1.  Dashboard Pages: Router - Wired Only.......................................................................854.5.2.2.  Dashboard Pages: Router - Wireless Access Point.........................................................854.5.3.  Dashboard: Network WAN .............................................................................................. 864.5.4.  Dashboard: Network LAN ............................................................................................... 884.5.4.1.  Avoiding Router IP Address Conflicts: Example..............................................................894.5.5.  Dashboard: Firewall ....................................................................................................... 904.5.5.1.  Firewall Basic Settings - Internet Access........................................................................904.6.  INTERNET Port: NAS+Router ....................................................................................................... 914.6.5.1.  NAS+Router Recovery................................................................................................914.7.  Beyond Basic Endnote ................................................................................................................. 925.  Glossary .................................................................................................................... 936.  Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 986.1.  System Log ................................................................................................................................. 986.2.  Manual Updates ......................................................................................................................... 986.3.  Troubleshooting the USB Connection(s) and Share Files ................................................................. 996.3.1.  Mac Users ..................................................................................................................... 996.3.2.  Windows Users ............................................................................................................. 1006.4.  Troubleshooting the Network Connection ................................................................................... 1026.5.  Light Indications ........................................................................................................................ 1057.  Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 1067.1.  LaCie Technical Support Contacts .............................................................................................. 1078.  Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 108
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON ForewordUser Manual  page 3CopyrightsCopyright  ©  2010  LaCie.  All  rights  re-served.  No  part  of  this  publication  may be  reproduced,  stored  in  a  retrieval  sys-tem, or transmitted in any form or by any means,  electronic,  mechanical,  photo-copying,  recording  or  otherwise,  without the prior written consent of LaCie.Licences and free softwareThe LaCie Wireless Space ships with copy-righted  software  that  are  licensed  under the GPL, AFL, Apache, Apple, BSD, GNU LGPL,  MIT,  OpenLDAP,  OpenSSL,  PHP, Python,  and  Creative  Common.    It  also includes free software, the source code for which can be downloaded from the LaCie web site: www.lacie.com/support/© 2007-2008, Thomas BERNARD.© 2006 Allan Saddi allan@saddi.com© 2004, Jan Kneschke, incremental.©  2001-2006,  Patrick  K.  O’Brien  and Contributors.© 2003-2009  Stuart Bishop  stuart@stu-artbishop.net.© 2006 Kirill Simonov.© 1996-2006 Julian R Seward.© 2004, 2005 Darren Tucker.  All rights reserved.©  1997-2008  University  of  Cambridge. All rights reserved. © 2007-2008, Google Inc. All rights re-served.©  1990-2003    Sleepycat  Software.    All rights reserved.© 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler.© 2004 Micah Dowty.® 1997-2006 by Secret Labs AB® 1995-2006 by Fredrik Lundh.© 1988,1990,1993,1994 by Paul Vixie.© 2007-2009 Charles du Jeu.This list  of  licenses can  evolve over  time and  can  be  found  on  the  user  interface under the heading “Credits.”TrademarksApple,  Mac, Time  Machine,  and Macin-tosh  are  registered  trademarks  of  Apple Computer,  Inc.  Microsoft,  Windows  XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are reg-istered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-tion. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.ChangesThe  material  in  this  document  is  for  in-formation  only  and  subject  to  change without  notice.  While  reasonable  efforts have been made in the preparation of this document  to  assure  its  accuracy,  LaCie assumes  no  liability  resulting  from  errors or omissions in this document, or from the use  of the  information  contained  herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions  in the  product design  or the product  manual  without  reservation  and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.Canada Compliance StatementThis  Class  A  digital  apparatus  meets  all requirements  of  the  Canadian  Interfer-ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.ROHS ComplianceThis product is ROHS compliant (Europe-an Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restric-tion of Hazardous Substances).Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE CertificationWe,  LaCie,  solemnly  declare  that  this product  conforms  to  the  following  Eu-ropean  standards:  Class  B  EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2With  reference  to  the  following  condi-tions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive; 89/336/EEC EMC DirectiveFCC StatementNOTE:  This  equipment  has  been  tested and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-signed  to  provide  reasonable  protection against harmful interference in a residen-tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-ergy and, if not installed and used in ac-cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  which  can  be  determined  by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the inter-ference by  one  or more  of the  following measures: ✦Reorient  or  relocate  the  receiving antenna. ✦Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ✦Connect the equipment into an out-let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ✦Consult  the  dealer  or  an  experi-enced radio/TV technician for help. ✦Modifications  to  this  product  not authorized by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your authority to oper-ate the product. continued on the next page>>Tested  to  comply  with  FCC standards  for  home  or  office useLaCie Wireless Space100331 v1.0
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON ForewordUser Manual  page 4FCC Caution: Any changes or modifica-tions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.This device  complies  with Part  15 of  the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not  cause  harmful  interference,  and  (2) this  device  must  accept  any  interference received, including  interference  that may cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE:Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radia-tion  exposure  limits  set  forth  for  an  un-controlled  environment.  This  equipment should  be  installed  and  operated  with minimum distance 20 cm between the ra-diator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating  in  conjunction  with  any  other antenna or transmitter.The  availability  of  some  specific  chan-nels and/or operational frequency bands are country  dependent and are  firmware programmed at  the factory  to match  the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.This  symbol  on  the  product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed  of  with  your  other household waste. Instead, it is  your  responsibility  to  dispose  of  your waste equipment by handing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of  waste  electrical  and  electronic  equip-ment.  The  separate  collection  and  recy-cling of your waste equipment at the time of  disposal  will  help  to  conserve  natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the  environment.  For  more  information about where you can drop off your waste equipment  for  recycling,  please  contact your  local  city  office,  your  household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.Health and Safety Precautions ✦Only  qualified  persons  are  autho-rized  to  carry  out  maintenance  on this device. ✦Read this User Manual carefully and follow  the  correct  procedure  when setting up the device. ✦Do  not  open  your  LaCie  Wireless Space or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object  into  the  drive  to  avoid  any risk  of  electrical  shock,  fire,  short-circuiting  or  dangerous  emissions. Your LaCie Wireless Space contains no  user-serviceable  parts.  If  it  ap-pears  to  be  malfunctioning,  have it  inspected  by  a  qualified  LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦Never  expose  your  device  to  rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing  liquids  on  the  LaCie Wireless  Space,  as  they  may  spill into its openings. Doing so increas-es the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire, or personal injury. ✦Power  requirements  100-240  V~, 0.9  A,  50-60  Hz,  (Supply  voltage fluctuations  not  exceeding  ±  10% of  the  nominal,  transient  over-voltages  according to  over-voltage category II).General Use Precautions ✦Do  not  expose  the  LaCie  Wireless Space  to  temperatures  outside  the range  of  5°  C  to  35°  C  (41°  F  to 95°  F);  or  to  operational  humidity beyond  5-80%,  non-condensing, or  non-operating  humidity  beyond 10-90%,  non-condensing.  Doing so may damage the LaCie Wireless Space or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your  LaCie Wireless Space near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie Wire-less Space in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit.  Because of heat issues, LaCie recommends that users do not stack multiple Wireless Space together. ✦Always  unplug  the  LaCie  Wireless Space  from  the  electrical  outlet  if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be  unused  for  an  extended  period of  time.  Otherwise,  there  is  an  in-creased  risk  of  electrical  shock, short-circuiting or fire. ✦Use only the power supply shipped with the device. ✦Do  not  use  the  LaCie  Wireless Space  near  other  electrical  appli-ances such as televisions or radios. Doing  so  may  cause  interference which  will  adversely  affect  the  op-eration of the other products. ✦Do  not  place  the  LaCie  Wireless Space  near  sources  of  magnetic interference,  such  as  computer displays,  televisions  or  speak-ers.  Magnetic  interference  can affect  the  operation  and  stabil-ity  of  your  LaCie  Wireless  Space. Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Wireless Space. ✦Never  use  excessive  force  on  your LaCie Wireless Space. If you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON ForewordUser Manual  page 5IMPORTANT  INFO:  Any loss, corruption  or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other  form  of  removable  storage  media.  LaCie offers  a  complete line of CD and DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our web site.IMPORTANT  INFO:  1GB  =  1,000,000,000  bytes.  1TB  = 1,000,000,000,000  bytes.  Once  formatted,  the  actual  available storage capacity varies depending on operating environment (typi-cally 10% less).IMPORTANT INFO: Some enhancements brought to the product during its lifetime may cause discrepancies between the information and screenshots in the manual and the actual user experience.CAUTION: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 61. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a LaCie Wireless Space, De-sign by Neil Poulton. Built to enhance an existing network or to cre-ate a new one, the LaCie Wireless  Space offers expansive  shared storage and superior performance. Best of all, the Wireless Space lives  up  to  its  name,  giving  you  the  freedom  to  connect  to  your network using Wi-Fi. With its large capacity hard drive  for  storing important data and backups, as well as a rich set of configurations and features to satisfy the home networking novice and enthusiast alike, the LaCie Wireless Space is the perfect choice for any home or business.Distinctive DesignThe LaCie Wireless Space has a bold exterior, strengthened by fine edges and a warm blue and green glow. As an attractive addition to any environment, the Wireless Space is welcome in the home or office. With convenience and storage expansion in mind, the Wire-less Space has three USB 2.0 host ports, two in the back and one on the front for easy access. Of course, as a wired and wireless network expander, the Wireless Space also includes four Ethernet ports and a Wi-Fi access point. Cooling vents on the underside ensure proper air flow and quiet operation.Media ServerYour LaCie Wireless Space can share media files with compatible UPnP AV adapters and players as well as computers using iTunes. Once on the network, the Wireless Space can store movies, music, and photos on its OpenShare partition for all to enjoy.Network Management Made EasyThe  LaCie  Wireless Space  is  compatible  with  Mac®,  Windows®, and Linux, allowing for an inclusive network. To complement strong performance,  the  Wireless  Space  is  bundled  with  LaCie  Network Assistant, a  convenient application  that provides  important  device details  for all  LaCie  network  drives.  Administration takes  place  in the Dashboard,  a  web-based administration  tool that  is  available on any system connected to the network or from a remote location. Quick LinksClick a topic: ✦What is the best configuration for my network? ✦Basic Installation ✦Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space ✦Beyond Basic Install
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 71.1.  How to use this manualUnlike many standard network attached storage (NAS) devices, the LaCie Wireless Space can be integrated into  a network in  several ways. While it is, above all, a network drive with a large capacity  for data and media, the Wireless Space is also a router, a server, a Wi-Fi access point, and much more. The Wireless Space has easy-to-use  features that allow for the networking novice to dive in im-mediately, as well as advanced features for those who want to move their home or small business networks to the next level.LaCie wants you to have fun with your new Wireless Space, taking advantage of its expansive set of features. This User Manual will help you determine the configuration that best suits the demands of your network as well as offer ideas on how to grow in the future. To start, LaCie recommends that you pay close attention to the five primary configurations listed in 2. What is the best configuration for my network?. It is very important that you decide upon a single setup before commencing with the installation of your Wireless Space. You should not feel locked into a choice, however, as the option to ad-just the configuration never goes away. For example, if you begin to use the Wireless Space as a simple switch without Wi-Fi, the option to turn it on is always available.Since the levels of networking interest and expertise vary, this User Manual has sections for Basic installation and operation as well as Beyond Basic. Two of the five configurations are fairly close to plug and play, allowing for a relatively fast setup. They are included in the Basic section. For those looking to add a new Wi-Fi or create a separate network, please take a look at the Beyond Basic configura-tions.There is another level, Advanced, that is not included in this User Manual. Many of the advanced features of the Wireless Space and other LaCie network devices may not have direct application to the general use of a NAS. Of course, if you are interested in learning more on how to use your Wireless Space, please refer to the expan-sive glossary in this User Manual if certain terms or abbreviations are not easily understood.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 81.2.  Minimum Computer and Network Requirements1.2.1.  ComputerOperating System Network Interface Optical Drive Media Sharing Web BrowserThe latest versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7Ethernet  100/1000* and/or Wi-Fi b/g/nCD-ROM drive UPnP/DLNA  compliant softwareInternet  Explorer®,  Chrome®, Safari™, Firefox™, OperaThe latest  versions  of Mac  OS 10.5.x, or 10.6.xEthernet  100/1000* and/or Wi-Fi b/g/nCD-ROM drive UPnP/DLNA  compliant softwareSafari™,  Firefox™,  Chrome® OperaThe latest version of Linux 2.6 Ethernet  100/1000 *and/or Wi-Fi b/g/nCD-ROM drive UPnP/DLNA  compliant softwareFirefox™,  Opera,  Chrome®, Konqueror1.2.2.  NetworkThe connection that you currently use for a home or business can be called the “Internet provider”. This User Manual considers the Internet pro-vider to be the hardware connection to the Internet and the network within the home and/or business. The Internet provider is generally supplied by a local cable and broadband company.Access to the Internet is considered communication with a larger, external network, often referred to as a Wide Area Network (WAN). The network within a home or business is called a Land Area Network (LAN), since it is limited to a specific region. LAN/WAN Device User* Network Interface - Wired and Wi-FiInternet Provider  ✦Home ✦Home Office ✦Small BusinessEthernet  100/1000**  and/or  Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/nRouter  ✦Home (advanced user) ✦Home Office ✦Small to large BusinessEthernet  100/1000**  and/or  Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/nServer  (used  with  a  router  or switch  to  connect  multiple sys-tems to the network) ✦Home (advanced user) ✦Home Office ✦Small to large BusinessEthernet  100/1000**  and/or  Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n*Please see 2. What is the best configuration for my network? for more information on the optimal configuration for your Wireless Space.**Ethernet 100/1000 indicates network transfer rates of 100 Megabits (Mb) per second or 1000 Mb per second; 1000 Mb is equal to 1 Gigabit (Gb). LaCie recommends using Ethernet 1000 Mb/s connections for better performance. Please see 1.6. Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors  for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimal performance, use a Fast Ethernet device to connect the Wireless Space to the Internet and a Fast Eth-ernet board in your host computer(s).IMPORTANT  INFO:  The  LaCie  Wireless  Space’s  performance can be  affected by  such  external forces  as network  activity, hard-ware, distance, and setup.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 91.3.  Box Content1.  LaCie Wireless Space2.  External power supply3.  Gigabit Ethernet cable 4.  Quick Install Guide5.  CD-ROM with software utilities and the User ManualIMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. wireless spaceDESIGN BY NEIL POULTONQuick Install GuideGigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi b/g/nVersion 1.0  © 2010 LaCie, all rights reserved. 714404  100222wireless spaceWireless Space Setupand LaCie UtilitiesDESIGN BY NEIL POULTONMagenta prints as white.Light blue color: PMS 284.Dark blue color: PMS 2758.Windows®LaCie Network AssistantLaCie Backup AssistantMac®LaCie Network AssistantLaCie Backup Assistant
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 10USBLAN1 LAN2 LAN3INTERNETUSBLAN1 LAN2 LAN3INTERNET1.4.  Views of the Drive1.4.1.  Front View1.  WPS Button: Join Wi-Fi networks that support WPS (Wi-Fi Pro-tected Setup) or turn the Wi-Fi on/off:  ✦Quick touch: the Wireless Space searches for a WPS network to  join  while the  light  flashes  blue  and  green.  See the  user manual of your WPS device for details on joining its network.  ✦Long touch: the Wi-Fi access point is turned on (blue light) or off (green light).2.  USB  2.0  External  Mass  Storage:  The  USB  2.0  host  port  on the front of the LaCie Wireless Space may be used to connect an external USB hard drive, USB key, digital camera, or any other USB mass storage device. Most popular disk formats are supported (see 3.5. Accessing and Transferring Files), includ-ing Mac HFS+ Extended  non-journaled. Volumes  formatted HFS+ journaled are not supported.IMPORTANT  INFO:  The  Wireless Space  supports  external  USB storage with volumes up to 2 TB.1.4.2.  Rear View1.  Power button2.  Power supply3.  INTERNET Fast Ethernet port. This port is reserved for Recov-ery (NAS+Switch modes) or WAN (NAS+Router modes)*4.  LAN1, LAN2, and LAN3 - Gigabit (Gb) Ethernet switch ports to connect the Wireless Space to the network and expansion ports for other devices (computers, gaming systems, etc.).5.  Two USB 2.0 host ports for External Mass Storage. See note above regarding disk 3.5. Accessing and Transferring Files*Please see sections 3.7. INTERNET Port: NAS+Switch and 4.6. IN-TERNET Port: NAS+Router for more information on how to use this port.IMPORTANT INFO: All USB 2.0 ports are host only, which means they are intended for storage expansion using USB 2.0 storage de-vices. To access the storage on the Wireless Space, please use the network, LaCie Network Assistant, or the Wireless Space Dashboard (3.5.1. About Shares). Do not connect the Wireless Space directly to your computer using any of the USB ports.Fig. 01 Fig. 02 IMPORTANT  INFO:  DO  NOT  use  the  INTERNET  port  for  the Wireless Space Setup. Connect an Ethernet cable from your com-puter to any of the LAN ports.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 111.5.  Power Button FunctionsThe  multi-function  power  button  (1.4.2.  Rear  View)  allows  you  to turn  the  device  on/off,  reboot,  or  revert  the  system  to  its  default configuration.   ✦Turn on  the drive:  Press  and hold  the power  button for five seconds. The front light will turn on and then begin blinking.IMPORTANT INFO: The light may not offer a sign that the device is powering on while pressing the power button. It is recommended to release the power button after five seconds, even if the light has not turned on. ✦Turn off  the drive: Press  and hold the  power button for  ap-proximately five seconds. When the light turns red, release the button. The Wireless Space will shut down. ✦Reboot the device when it is on: 1.  Press and hold the power button for five to ten seconds. 2.  The light will turn off. Continue to hold the button. 3.  Release the button when the light turns blue. ✦Reset to default when the Wireless Space is on: 1.  Press and hold the power button for ten to twenty seconds. 2.  Continue to hold the button as the Wireless Space reboots.3.  Continue to hold the button as the light turns blue.4.  Release the button when the light becomes solid red. 5.  The light will blink red. Immediately press the button again. 6.  It will only blink red for five seconds. If you don’t press the button while the red light is blinking, the drive will reboot normally.IMPORTANT INFO: Use of the power button to reset the Wireless Space should not delete files on the shares. For example, media files stored on OpenShare will be accessible after a reset. IMPORTANT INFO: A power button reset will restore the Wireless Space to its factory settings, including the version of firmware.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 121.6.  Gigabit Ethernet Cables And ConnectorsYour LaCie Wireless Space is shipped with an Ethernet cable (Fig. 03 - Gigabit Ethernet Cable) that is compatible with transfer rates up to 1000 Mb/s, or 1 Gb/s. Often referred to as “Gigabit Ethernet” or  “Gig-E”,  this  level  of  Ethernet  connection  is  superior  to  older,        100 Mb/s connections. The Gigabit Ethernet cable should be used to connect your LaCie Wireless Space to your network router, switch, or Internet provider for all configurations. The ends of the cable are the same, making it simple to connect the LaCie Wireless Space to your router, switch, or Internet provider.The Ethernet ports on the back of the Wireless Space are compatible with Gigabit Ethernet. No  matter the  configuration, each  port will provide transfer rates up to Gigabit Ethernet, depending upon the speed of the network. TECHNICAL INFO: When using the Wireless Space as a Wireless  Client (see 2.2.  Configuration 2:  NAS Wireless Client), the  device maintains  support  for  Gigabit  Ethernet  ports.  However,  Ethernet transfer rates may vary depending upon the level of Wi-Fi (b/g/n) on the original Wi-Fi access point. 1.7.  Wireless Signal - 802.11b/g/nThe number 802.11 is the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electron-ics Engineers) term for the wireless signal on a land area network (also known as “WLAN”). The letters that follow indicate the levels of speed. Signal Strengthb 11 Mb/sg 54 Mb/sn Greater than 50 Mb/s Fig. 03 - Gigabit Ethernet CableIMPORTANT  INFO:  While  the ports on the  Wireless Space  are compatible with Gigabit Ethernet, there is no guaranty that transfer rates will reach 1 Gb/s. Further, the communication between com-puters and devices connected to the Wireless Space have the poten-tial to reach up to 1 Gb/s but LaCie cannot assure the same level of speed with networks, LANs, or WANs outside the Wireless Space network. This includes, but is not limited to, access to the Internet.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 13Fig. 04 1.8.  Light BehaviorThe front light changes color and status to indicate drive, Wi-Fi, and operational behavior (Fig. 04).Light Behavior IndicationOff  ✦Device is turned off  ✦Light  has  been  turned off using the Dashboard (see 3.6.8.1.  Firmware, Resetting  the  device, and Light)Blue: Fast blinking  ✦Drive is initializingBlue: Static  ✦Device is ready ✦Device has been turned on using the power but-ton ✦Wi-Fi is enabledBlue: Flickering  ✦Disk access ✦Wi-Fi is enabled ✦USB BackupGreen: Static  ✦Drive is ready ✦Wi-Fi is disabledGreen: Flickering  ✦Disk access ✦Wi-Fi is disabled ✦USB BackupBlue/Green: Flickering  ✦Wireless  Protected  Set-up (WPS) activeBlue/Green: Fast blinking  ✦Sense  cap  has  been pushedRed: Static  ✦Disk Failure ✦Shutting down using the Dashboard ✦Resetting to defaultRed: blinking  ✦The  Wireless  Space  is ready  for  a  reset  (see 1.5. Power Button Func-tions)Blue/Green/Red: blinking  ✦Software upgrade ✦Wireless Space resetTECHNICAL NOTE: The standard blue and green light activity can be turned off in the Dashboard (see 3.6.8.1. Firmware, Resetting the device, and Light). Light activity cannot be turned off for notification of booting, restarting, updating, or failure.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual  page 141.9.  Default SettingsIMPORTANT  INFO:  DO  NOT  attempt  to  access  the  Wireless Space via the web-enabled Dashboard (see 3.6.1. Dashboard: Ac-cessing)  before  running  the  Setup  Wizard.  During  the  initial  con-figuration,  the  Setup  Wizard  must  find  the  Wireless  Space  on  the network. If  the  Dashboard has  made contact  with the  device, the Setup Wizard will not run since it believes the choice of configuration has already been made. This could be problematic when attaching the  Wireless  Space  to a  network  with a  router,  server, or  Internet provider that assigns IP addresses using DHCP. Most DHCP  serv-ers or devices use the same default settings as the Wireless Space when it is set to a Router configuration, which can create IP address conflicts on a network.The Wireless Space is shipped with the following default settings:Setting DefaultHost/Server name WirelessSpaceDomain name localWorkgroup WORKGROUPIP Mode for WAN Interface DHCPLAN  Interface  IP  address  (Router configurations  only;  see  4.1.  Be-fore the Installation)192.168.1.1/24*Internet  port  IP  address  (Switch configurations  only;  see  3.7.  IN-TERNET Port: NAS+Switch)172.20.0.1Time zone Greenwich  Mean  Time (GMT) + 1Configuration NAS+Router - Wired Only**Light Blue  when  powering  on, followed by green since the Wi-Fi has been disabledLogin adminPassword admin*The number “24” following the slash represents the bits used to find a subnetwork. In most cases, this is not important to the standard user.**Using the Wireless Space as a router may be suitable for many users but LaCie highly recommends running the Setup Wizard since there are additional settings to consider.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual  page 15The Wireless Space is flexible, offering five configurations. to work with most networks. No matter how it is used, the Wireless Space disk drive is always available to share files or backup on the network. Please see the table below for a brief summary of each configura-tion. Base Mode Configuration Ethernet Wi-Fi Access Point*Networks  InstallationNAS + Switch NAS  Ethernet  -  Wired OnlyUp to 1 Gb/s No  ✦Joins existing wired network by connecting to the router, server, or Internet providerBasicNAS + Switch NAS Wireless Client Up  to  1 Gb/s**No***  ✦Joins existing Wi-Fi network BasicNAS + Switch NAS  Wireless  Access PointUp to 1 Gb/s Yes802.11b/g/n ✦Joins existing wired network ✦Manages its own Wi-Fi networkBeyond BasicNAS + Router NAS Router - Wired Only Up to 1 Gb/s No  ✦Joins existing wired network  ✦Manages its own wired networkBeyond BasicNAS + Router NAS  Router  -  Wireless Access PointUp to 1 Gb/s Yes802.11b/g/n ✦Joins existing wired network  ✦Manages its own wired network ✦Manages its own Wi-Fi networkBeyond Basic*A network router or switch that broadcasts Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n is called a Wi-Fi access point. In the home, many Internet providers are Wi-Fi access points since they offer both wired (Ethernet) and Wi-Fi networks. **The Ethernet LAN ports are available for devices that want to connect to the network from a distance. ***Though the Wireless Client is using Wi-Fi to connect to an access point, this configuration does not offer a Wi-Fi network for devices to join. The Wireless Client can join Wi-Fi access points using b, g, or n protocols.For greater detail and case uses for each configuration:2.1. Configuration 1: Ethernet NAS - Wired Only (Basic)2.2. Configuration 2: NAS Wireless Client (Basic)2.3. Configuration 3: NAS Wireless Access Point (Beyond Basic)2.4. Configuration 4: NAS Router - Wired Only (Beyond Basic)2.5. Configuration 5: NAS Router - Wireless Access Point (Be-yond Basic)2. What is the best configuration for my network?
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual  page 162.1.  Configuration 1: Ethernet NAS - Wired Only The Wireless Space acts as network attached storage and a switch, providing additional ports to expand the devices on the network. Case ExampleNetworks with a router, server, or Internet provider that manages the network may not require an additional router to manage a separate network. Further, the Wi-Fi access point feature  is kept off  on  the Wireless Space if it is not required.See 3.2. Configuration 1: NAS Ethernet - Wired Only for more infor-mation on how to set up this configuration. Fig. 05 Configuration Installation  and ManagementWhy?Ethernet  NAS  - Wired OnlyBasic Easy installVery  little  network managementNo  Wi-Fi  access point to manage
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual  page 172.2.  Configuration 2: NAS Wireless ClientThe Wireless Space joins an existing Wi-Fi network to: ✦Provide wireless network attached storage ✦Extend Ethernet connectivityCase ExampleThe router, switch, or Internet provider offers sufficient management and  Wi-Fi  features for  the  network.  However,  there  is  a need  for network attached storage. Additionally,  devices that  are not  Wi-Fi compatible and located at a distance require Ethernet connectivity to join the network. The Wireless Space connects to the network as a Wi-Fi client, mak-ing  the  storage  available  to  devices  on  the  network.  Further,  the computers and devices that require wired connectivity may use the Wireless Space’s Ethernet ports to reach the network.See 3.3. Configuration 2: NAS Wireless Client for more information on how to set up this configuration.Fig. 06 Configuration Installation  and ManagementWhy?NAS Wireless Client Basic Wireless Space joins an  existing  Wi-Fi network No need to change the  settings  on  the existing Internet pro-viderNo  Wi-Fi  access point to manage
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual  page 182.3.  Configuration 3: NAS Wireless Access Point The Wireless Space joins an existing wired network via an Ethernet cable. The Wireless Space adds network storage, switch connectiv-ity, and a Wi-Fi access point for wireless clients.Case Examples ✦An existing network is managed by a server, router, or Inter-net provider that does not offer a Wi-Fi signal. The Wireless Space connects to the network device in order to add network attached storage and a Wi-Fi access point. Ethernet LAN ports on the Wireless Space are available for devices that require a wired connection to the network. ✦An existing network is managed by a server, router, or Internet provider with a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g signal. The Wireless Space connects to the network device in order to add a stronger Wi-Fi 802.11n access point. Ethernet LAN ports on the Wireless Space are available for devices that require a wired connec-tion.See 4.2.  Configuration  3: Wireless Access  Point (Switch) for more information on how to set up this configuration.Fig. 07 Configuration Installation  and ManagementWhy?NAS  Wireless  Ac-cess PointBeyond  Basic  - Management  is  not difficult but  requires planningWireless Space joins an existing network May require chang-es to the settings on the  existing  Internet providerWireless  Space     Wi-Fi  access  point to  manage  and  se-cureImportant  under-standing  of  pre-viously  existing Wi-Fi network (if ap-plicable)    and  how to manage it
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual  page 192.4.  Configuration 4: NAS Router - Wired OnlyThe Wireless Space  creates its own network  and connects directly to the existing wide area network (WAN) for access to the Internet. The Wireless Space connects to the WAN using an Ethernet cable. Devices connected to the Wireless Space LAN ports have access to its shared storage.Case Examples ✦A second network is created for security or to separate devices on an existing network. The Wi-Fi access point is not enabled. ✦A router, switch, or  Internet provider  does not  offer network management capabilities. The Wireless Space creates a net-work for a home or business in order to connect multiple cli-ents to the WAN. The Wi-Fi access point is not enabled. ✦A  router,  switch,  or  Internet  provider  offers  limited  network management capabilities. The Wireless Space creates a more advanced network for a home or business. The Wi-Fi access point is not enabled. See 4.3. Configuration 4: Router - Wired Only for more information on how to set up this configuration.Fig. 08 Configuration Installation  and ManagementWhy?NAS Router - Wired OnlyBeyond  Basic  - Management  is  not difficult but  requires planningManage IP address-ing and conflicts be-tween the new Wire-less  Space  network and the existing net-work (i.e. WAN) Manage  the  Wire-less Space networkMay require chang-es to the settings on the  existing  router, switch,  or  Internet providerImportant  under-standing  of  pre-viously  existing Wi-Fi  network  (if applicable)    and how  to  manage  it in  conjunction  with the  Wireless  Space network
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual  page 202.5.  Configuration 5: NAS Router - Wireless Access PointThe Wireless Space creates its own network and connects directly to the existing wide area network (WAN) for access to the Internet. The Wireless Space connects to the WAN using an Ethernet cable and offers a Wi-Fi access point for wireless devices. Devices connected to the Wireless Space LAN ports and its Wi-Fi access point have ac-cess to the shared storage.Case Examples ✦A second network is created for security or to separate devices in an existing network. A Wi-Fi access point is added to en-hance connectivity. ✦A router, switch, or  Internet provider  does not  offer network management capabilities. The Wireless Space creates a net-work for a home or business in order to connect multiple cli-ents to the WAN. A Wi-Fi access point is added to enhance connectivity. ✦A  router,  switch,  or  Internet  provider  offers  limited  network management capabilities. The Wireless Space creates a more advanced  network  for  a  home  or  business.  A  Wi-Fi  access point is added to enhance connectivity.See 4.4. Configuration 5: Router Wireless Access Point for more in-formation on how to set up this configuration.Fig. 09 Configuration Installation  and ManagementWhy?Router (Wi-Fi access point enabled)Beyond  Basic  - Management  is  not difficult but  requires planningManage IP address-ing and conflicts be-tween the new Wire-less  Space  network and the WAN Manage  the  Wire-less Space networkMay require chang-es to the settings on the  existing  router, switch,  or  Internet providerImportant  under-standing  of  pre-viously  existing Wi-Fi  network  (if applicable)    and how  to  manage  it in  conjunction  with the  Wireless  Space network  and  Wi-Fi access pointWireless  Space     Wi-Fi  access  point to  manage  and  se-cure
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 213. Basic InstallationTopics covered:3.1. Connect the Power Supply3.2. Configuration 1: NAS Ethernet - Wired Only3.3. Configuration 2: NAS Wireless Client3.4. LaCie Network Assistant3.5. Accessing and Transferring Files3.6. Administering Your LaCie Wireless SpaceIt is important to determine in advance which configuration works best for your network. Please review 2. What is the best configuration for my network? to find the optimal mode for your Wireless Space. With a configuration in mind, you may run the Setup Wizard and connect to your network.3.1.  Connect the Power Supply1.  Connect  the  power  supply  to  a  wall  outlet  and  to  the  LaCie Wireless Space (Fig. 10). 2.  Push the rear power button for five seconds to turn it on (Fig. 11). The  front  light will  indicate that  the  device is  booting by turning green (Wi-Fi disabled) or blue (Wi-Fi enabled). The light will turn a solid color once the device is ready for use.For more information on the power button, please see 1.5. Power Button FunctionsCAUTION: Only  use  the AC  adapter supplied  with your  specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie network drive. Fail-ure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.TECHNICAL NOTE: You may use your LaCie network drive when in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter. Using an adapter other than one authorized by LaCie will void your war-ranty. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 IMPORTANT INFO: The light may not offer a sign that the device is powering on while pressing the power button. It is recommended to release the power button after five seconds, even if the light has not turned on.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 223.2.  Configuration 1: NAS Ethernet - Wired Only IMPORTANT  INFO:  DO  NOT  attempt  to  access  the  Wireless Space via the web-enabled Dashboard (see 3.6.1. Dashboard: Ac-cessing)  before  running  the  Setup  Wizard.  During  the  initial  con-figuration,  the  Setup  Wizard  must  find  the  Wireless  Space  on  the network. If  the  Dashboard has  made contact  with the  device, the Setup Wizard will not run since it believes the choice of configuration has already been made. This could be problematic when attaching the  Wireless  Space  to a  network  with a  router,  server, or  Internet provider that assigns IP addresses using DHCP. Most DHCP  serv-ers or devices use the same default settings as the Wireless Space when it is set to a Router configuration, which can create IP address conflicts on a network.Please see 2. What is the best configuration for my network? before preparing your Wireless Space. 3.2.1.  Wireless Space Setup WizardPreparing for the Setup: ✦Do not connect the Wireless Space to your router, switch, or Internet provider before running the Setup Wizard. ✦Quit the applications running on your computer. ✦If your computer is connected to the router, switch, or Inter-net provider via Ethernet, please disconnect the end from the router, switch, or Internet provider.1.  Connect the power cable to the Wireless Space (see 3.1. Con-nect the Power Supply) and turn the device on (1.5. Power But-ton  Functions).  In  most  instances,  the  light  will  become  solid green and turn red during the setup.2.  Run  the  Utilities  CD  from  the  computer’s  optical  disk  drive. When prompted, launch the Wireless  Space Setup.  DO NOT install  LaCie  Network  Assistant  before  running  the  Wireless Space Setup.3.  Choose your language then select OK. After reading the wel-come screen text, click Continue.4.  Select Do not enable Wi-Fi. Click Continue. (Fig. 12)5.  Select NAS. Click Continue. (Fig. 13)continued on the next page>>Fig. 12 Fig. 13
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 236.  You will be prompted to connect your computer to the Wireless Space. Please use one of the three ports marked LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3 on the back of the Wireless Space (1.4.2. Rear View). DO NOT connect the cable to the port named INTERNET (Fig. 14). LaCie  recommends a Gigabit  Ethernet cable for  optimal performance (1.6. Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors).7.  Once the Wireless Space has been connected to the computer, click Continue. 8.  The Setup will search for your Wireless Space. Move to the next step if  the  device is found.  If not, please  reinsert the Ethernet connections  on  the  Wireless  Space  and  the  computer  before trying again.9.  You must select and confirm a password that contains at least eight alphanumeric characters (Fig. 15). While not mandatory, LaCie recommends that you change the Login and Device name as well. Make certain to note your entries for future reference. 10. Click Commit when you are ready for the Wireless Space Setup to configure the device.11. The Wireless Space will reboot for the changes to take effect. If you received an error, please try again.IMPORTANT INFO: Frequent errors during the Setup may occur if too much time is taken to click Continue or Commit. If you experi-ence such errors, please consider your responses before starting the Setup Wizard.12. Once the Wireless Space has restarted, the device light will turn solid  green,  indicating  that  the  wireless  access  point  has  not been enabled. 13. You may connect the Wireless Space to  the  router, switch, or Internet provider via the included Gigabit Ethernet cable. Please use one of  the three  ports marked LAN1,  LAN2,  or LAN3 on the back  of the  Wireless Space  (1.4.2. Rear  View). DO  NOT connect the cable to the port named INTERNET (Fig. 16). LaCie recommends a Gigabit Ethernet cable for optimal performance (1.6. Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors). Other devices on your network, such as  computers or  gaming systems,  may use the available LAN ports to connect to the network. See 3.7. INTERNET Port: NAS+Switch for further information on the IN-TERNET port.14. Go  to  3.4.  LaCie  Network  Assistant to  install  LaCie  Network Assistant.Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Attach the  computer to LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3. Do not attach the computer  to  the INTERNET port.Attach  the  router  and the  computer  to  LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3. Do  not  attach the  router  to the  INTERNET port.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 243.3.  Configuration 2: NAS Wireless ClientIMPORTANT  INFO:  DO  NOT  attempt  to  access  the  Wireless Space via the web-enabled Dashboard (see 3.6.1. Dashboard: Ac-cessing)  before  running  the  Setup  Wizard.  During  the  initial  con-figuration,  the  Setup  Wizard  must  find  the  Wireless  Space  on  the network. If  the  Dashboard has  made contact  with the  device, the Setup Wizard will not run since it believes the choice of configuration has already been made. This could be problematic when attaching the  Wireless  Space  to a  network  with a  router,  server, or  Internet provider that assigns IP addresses using DHCP. Most DHCP  serv-ers or devices use the same default settings as the Wireless Space when it is set to a Router configuration, which can create IP address conflicts on a network.Please see 2. What is the best configuration for my network? before preparing your Wireless Space. 3.3.1.  Wireless Space Setup WizardPreparing for the setup: ✦Do not connect the Wireless Space to your router, switch, or Internet provider via Ethernet. ✦Quit  the  applications  running  on  your  computer,  especially those having to  do with Internet connectivity  (web browsers, email, etc.) ✦If your computer is connected to the router, switch, or Inter-net provider via Ethernet, please disconnect the end from the router, switch, or Internet provider. ✦LaCie recommends that you disconnect from Wi-Fi networks   while running the Wireless Space Setup Wizard. You may re-connect to a Wi-Fi once the setup is finished. ✦While the Wireless Space will extend a Wi-Fi signal to another room, LaCie recommends running the Setup Wizard close to the  access  point.  It  is  far  easier  to  manage  the  installation within proximity of both devices.1.  Connect the power cable to the Wireless Space (see 3.1. Con-nect the Power Supply) and turn the device on (1.5. Power But-ton  Functions).  In  most  instances,  the  light  will  become  solid green and turn red during the setup.2.  Run  the  Utilities  CD  from  the  computer’s  optical  disk  drive. When prompted, launch the Wireless  Space Setup.  DO NOT install  LaCie  Network  Assistant  before  running  the  Wireless Space Setup.continued on the next page>>
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 253.  Choose your language then select OK. After reading the wel-come screen text, click Continue.4.  Select Enable Wi-Fi. Click Continue. (Fig. 17)5.  Select NAS Extender Ethernet. Click Continue. (Fig. 18)6.  You will be prompted to connect your computer to the Wireless Space. Please use one of the three ports marked LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3 on the back of the Wireless Space (1.4.2. Rear View). DO NOT connect the cable to the port named INTERNET (Fig. 19). LaCie  recommends a Gigabit  Ethernet cable for  optimal performance (1.6. Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors).7.  Once the Wireless Space has been connected to the computer, click Continue. 8.  The Setup will search for your Wireless Space. Move to the next step if  the  device is found.  If not, please  reinsert the Ethernet connections  on  the  Wireless  Space  and  the  computer  before trying again.continued on the next page>>Fig. 19 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Attach the  computer to LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3. Do not attach the computer  to  the INTERNET port.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 269.  Choose  between  Connect  using  WPS to  an  existing  Wi-Fi  or Connect  manually to  an  existing  Wi-Fi.  Click  Continue.  The Wireless Space Setup will search for available Wi-Fi networks. IMPORTANT INFO: Each Wi-Fi access point is listed by its name, or SSID. The Wireless Space can join an access point with an SSID that includes letters (uppercase and lowercase), whole numbers, and the following symbols: .  _ % + - = @ #IMPORTANT INFO: In Wireless Client mode, the Wireless Space can join a network that has letters (uppercase and lowercase) and whole  numbers  in  the  password  or  security  key.  Please  note  that symbols are unsupported for a password in this mode.10. From the list of  available  networks, choose  the  Wi-Fi that  the Wireless Space will join. Enter the password at the bottom of the screen (Fig. 21). (Consult the user manual for your access point to determine how best to join its Wi-Fi network.) Once the Wi-Fi access point is ready for a new device to join, click Continue.  11. You must select and confirm a password that contains at least eight alphanumeric characters (Fig. 22). While not mandatory, LaCie recommends that you change the Login and Device name as well. Make certain to note your entries for future reference. 12. Click Commit when you are ready for the Wireless Space Setup to configure the device.13. The Wireless Space will reboot for the changes to take effect. If you received an error, please try again.IMPORTANT  INFO:  Frequent  errors  during  the  Wireless  Space Setup may occur if too much time is taken to click Continue or Com-mit. If you experience such errors, please consider your responses before starting the Setup Wizard.14. Once the Wireless Space has restarted, the device light will be solid blue, indicating that the Wireless Space is communicating with a Wi-Fi network.continued on the next page>>Fig. 22 Fig. 20 Fig. 21
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Basic Install: Setup WizardUser Manual  page 2715.  Disconnect the Wireless Space from the computer and, if nec-essary, move the device to its new location. 16. You may connect devices such as computers or game systems to the Wireless Space similar to a router or switch. Please use one of the three ports marked LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3 on the back of the Wireless Space (1.4.2. Rear View). DO NOT connect the cable to the port named INTERNET (1.4.2. Rear View).  LaCie recommends a Gigabit Ethernet cable for optimal performance (1.6. Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors). Other devices on your network, such as computers or gaming systems, may use the available LAN ports. See 3.7. INTERNET Port: NAS+Switch for further information on the INTERNET port.17. Go  to  3.4.  LaCie  Network  Assistant to  install  LaCie  Network Assistant.TECHNICAL INFO: As a Wireless Client, the Wireless Space re-quires a strong signal from the Wi-Fi access point for optimal per-formance.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON LaCie Network AssistantUser Manual  page 283.4.  LaCie Network AssistantIMPORTANT INFO: You must run the Wireless Space Setup Wiz-ard before installing LaCie Network Assistant.LaCie  Network  Assistant  is  a  convenient  software  that  detects  all LaCie network attached storage on your home or business network.Once installed and running, LaCie Network Assistant will appear in the system tray (Windows, Fig. 23) or the menu bar (Mac, Fig. 24). LaCie Network Assistant automatically searches for LaCie network storage devices and the icon will blink if a new device is found,.When LaCie Network Assistant finds your Wireless Space, you can view information about the device (i.e. network addressing) or con-nect to any of its Shares (volumes) (Fig. 25).Install LaCie Network Assistant:1.  Insert the LaCie Wireless Space CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.2.  Launch the LaCie Network Assistant Setup when prompted.3.  Follow the Wizard to complete installation. Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON LaCie Network AssistantUser Manual  page 293.4.1.  Connect to the LaCie Wireless Space Dashboard using LaCie Network Assistant1.  Launch LaCie Network Assistant.Windows Usersa.  Select LaCie Network  Assistant in Start/Programs. A  LaCie Network  Assistant  icon  will  appear  in  the system  tray  (Fig. 26). LaCie Network Assistant automatically detects the Wire-less Space as well as other LaCie network devices. (Fig. 27)b.  Click on the icon in the system tray and select Configuration Window...  from  the  LaCie  Wireless  Space  sub-menu  (Fig. 28). LaCie Network Assistant will open (Fig. 29), presenting all the details of the Wireless Space. Click the hyperlink for the name of your device (default is WirelessSpace). The web-based Dashboard will open in your default browser. See 3.6. Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space for  more informa-tion on the Dashboard.Mac Usersa.  Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. A LaCie Network Assistant icon will appear in the menu bar. LaCie Network Assistant automatically detects the Wireless Space as well as other LaCie devices on your network..b.  Click on the icon in the system tray and select Configuration Window...  from  the  LaCie  Wireless  Space  sub-menu  (Fig. 28). LaCie Network Assistant will open (Fig. 29), presenting all the details of the Wireless Space. Click the hyperlink for the name of your device (default is WirelessSpace). The web-based Dashboard will open in your default browser. See 3.6. Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space for  more informa-tion on the Dashboard.2.  Your Wireless Space is configured and ready to use. For further information on the Basic Dashboard features, see 3.6. Adminis-tering Your LaCie Wireless Space. Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON LaCie Network AssistantUser Manual  page 303.4.2.  Connect to the LaCie Wireless Space Dashboard directly from the browserLaCie Network Assistant offers a simple way to connect to your La-Cie network attached device (3.4.1. Connect to the LaCie Wireless Space Dashboard  using LaCie  Network  Assistant). However,  there are other options. To access the Dashboard using a web browser address window (URL),  simply enter the device IP address or name.  IP AddressIf you know the IP address, type it in the URL bar, then select Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac). (Fig. 30)Device NameThe  name  of  the  Wireless  Space  may  have  been  changed  while running the Setup Wizard. Enter the new name or the default, Wire-lessSpace, in the URL bar. Select Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac) to launch the Dashboard (Fig. 31). If the device name does not launch the Dashboard, use the IP address.TECHNICAL INFO: To easily find the IP address or the name of the device, open LaCie Network Assistant>Configuration Window (Fig. 32). The information required to reach the Dashboard appears in the Configuration Window (Fig. 33).For further information on the Basic Dashboard features, see 3.6. Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space.Fig. 30 Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 33
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Accessing & Transferring FilesUser Manual  page 31There are  several ways to access and transfer files located on the Wireless Space. Follow the links below for more details.3.5.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant3.5.3. Map Shared Folders3.5.5. Accessing Shares Using File Browser3.5.6. Accessing Shares via FTP3.5.1.  About SharesThe LaCie Wireless Space has two permanent shares (similar to drive partitions or volumes): OpenShare and MyShare. A USB disk drive may be connected to any of the three USB 2.0 host ports to copy data or expand the network storage. The following table sums up the differences between the shares:Name Accessibility Login AvailabilityOpenShare  ✦Public ✦Accessible  to  any  user  on the network ✦None  ✦Computers on the network  ✦UPnP®/DLNA®- certified players/adapters on the networkMyShare  ✦Private ✦Accessible  using  a  login and password ✦Required  ✦Login  and  password created  in  the  Setup Wizard ✦Computers on the network ✦Administrator login and password External USB Hard Drive(s) ✦Public  ✦Accessible  to  any  user  on the network ✦Partitions keep their previ-ously assigned names ✦Supported  file  systems include  EXT2/3  (Linux), FAT32  (Mac  and  Win-dows),  HFS+  non-jour-naled  only  (Mac),  NTFS (Windows),  and  XFS  (Linux) ✦Volumes up to 2 TB only ✦None  ✦Computers on the network  ✦UPnP/DLNA-certified players/adapters on the network ✦Not for use as Time Machine disks when at-tached to the Wireless Space 3.5.  Accessing and Transferring FilesIMPORTANT  INFO:  As  noted  in  the  chart  below,  the  Wireless Space accepts many formats for external storage attached to one of its three USB 2.0 ports. However, the Mac format HFS+ Journaled is not supported. The Wireless Space will see a volume partitioned in HFS+ Journaled in the Dashboard but cannot copy files to it or mount it on a computer.  IMPORTANT INFO: On a Mac, the icon marked “Wireless Space (Time Machine)” under Shared is a virtual representation for a Time Machine compatible disk. It is not a volume for use on the desktop. MyShare, OpenShare, and USB volumes connected to the Wireless Space may be used on the desktop. You may also choose MyShare or OpenShare for Time Machine backups.IMPORTANT INFO: The Wireless supports external USB storage with volumes up to 2 TB.
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Accessing & Transferring FilesUser Manual  page 323.5.2.  Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network AssistantLaCie Network Assistant will help you quickly connect to the Wireless Space shares (MyShare and OpenShare) and the USB storage that is connected to one of its three ports. Further, the shares can be set to mount each time you log on to your computer (see section 3.5.3. Map Shared Folders).  By default, you will be logged in as a guest, providing access only to OpenShare and the USB hard drive(s) attached to the Wireless Space. In order to access MyShare, you will have to use the login and password created during the Setup.To access shared folders open to the public:1.  Launch LaCie Network Assistant.Windows Usersa.  If it is not available in the system tray, launch LaCie Network Assistant from Start>Programs. LaCie Network Assistant au-tomatically detects the Wireless Space and any other LaCie network storage (Fig. 34).b.  Select LaCie Network Assistant from the system tray. Choose OpenShare (Fig. 35 - LaCie Network Assistant: No External USB  Storage)  or  a  volume  from  an  attached  USB  storage drive (Fig. 36 - LaCie Network Assistant: External USB Stor-age).  The  drive  window  will  open,  allowing  for  standard desktop actions such as dragging, dropping, copying, past-ing, etc.Mac Usersa.  If it is not available in the menu bar, launch LaCie Network Assistant from your Applications folder. LaCie Network As-sistant  automatically detects  the  Wireless Space  and  other LaCie network storage.b.  Select LaCie Network Assistant from the menu bar. Choose OpenShare (Fig. 35 - LaCie Network Assistant: No External USB  Storage)  or  a  volume  from  an  attached  USB  storage drive (Fig. 36 - LaCie Network Assistant: External USB Stor-age).  The  drive  window  will  open,  allowing  for  standard desktop actions such as dragging, dropping, copying, past-ing, etc.continued on the next page >>Fig. 34 Fig. 35 - LaCie Network Assistant: No External USB StorageFig. 36 - LaCie Network Assistant: External USB Storage
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Accessing & Transferring FilesUser Manual  page 33To access all shares and volumes, including MyShare :1.  Launch LaCie Network Assistant and click on its icon in the sys-tem tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). 2.  Choose  Configuration  Window...  to  launch  the  configuration page (Fig. 37).3.  Choose the Volumes tab to view OpenShare and all USB vol-umes currently attached to the Wireless Space (Fig. 38). 4.  To add MyShare to the list, select Authentication (Fig. 38) then enter the login and password created during the Setup (Fig. 39). TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows and Mac users will be prompted to choose Registered User or Guest. A Guest will have immediate ac-cess to OpenShare and USB storage attached to the Wireless Space. To see files in MyShare, select Registered User to enter the login and passwordcontinued on the next page>>Fig. 37 Fig. 39 Fig. 38
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Accessing & Transferring FilesUser Manual  page 345.  All shares and USB volumes (if applicable) are now available in the Volumes tab (Fig. 40).6.  Right-click on a share or USB volume for options on mounting (Fig. 41) or double-click to open it immediately. 7.  LaCie Network Assistant provides a green icon to let you know that the share  or  USB volume is mounted  (Fig. 42).  You may search Network (Windows) or Shared (Mac) to access the shares and volumes.8.  Transfer  files  normally  from  your  computer  to  the  Wireless Space share.TECHNICAL  INFO:  To automatically  copy  data  from  USB hard disks when they are first connected to the Wireless Space, use Auto import  (see  3.6.7.  Dashboard:  Drives).  It  is  not  recommended  to transfer large quantities of files to or from Wireless Space shares and USB volumes using SMB (i.e. using the Finder for Mac or an Explorer window for Windows - Fig. 41).Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Fig. 42
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Accessing & Transferring FilesUser Manual  page 353.5.3.  Map Shared FoldersIf you would like a shortcut to accessing Wireless Space shares, fol-low the procedures below. Before starting, you must mount the share or USB volume that is targeted for mapping.Windows Users1.  Open  My  Computer/Computer  and  select  Tools>Map Network Drive (Windows XP) or Map Network Drive (Win-dows Vista and Windows 7 - Fig. 43)2.  From Fig. 44 ✦Select a letter for the drive.   ✦Check the box for Reconnect at logon to mount the shares or volumes  each time  you  log on  to the  computer. See 3.5.4. LaCie Network Assistant Auto Mount  for  informa-tion on how to mount Wireless Space Shares using LaCie Network Assistant. ✦Click Browse to search the network for your share or USB volume connected to the Wireless Space.3.  Select  the  share  or  volume  you  want  to  mount  and  click OK. Click Finish for the share to open. It is now listed with Network drives in My Computer/Computer.4.  Repeat steps 1-3 for other shares. Note that MyShare will require the login and password entered during the setup.Alternatively, you may search for the shares in the list of drives in Network (Windows Vista and Windows 7). TECHNICAL NOTE: LaCie recommends that Windows users map MyShare first when selecting multiple Wireless Space shares and at-tached USB volumes.continued on the next page>>Fig. 43 Fig. 44 Fig. 45
LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Accessing & Transferring FilesUser Manual  page 36Mac UsersTo access a share:1.  Open  a  new  Finder  window.  On  the  left  of  the  window, search  for  Shared>WirelessSpace  (or,  the  new  name  of your device)>OpenShare. While the default is Guest, you must  log  in  as  a  Registered  User  to  open  MyShare.  The name and password were created during the Setup.To  mount the shares each time you log on to your computer:1.  From  the  Apple  icon  in  the  menu  bar,  select  System Preferences>Accounts>Login Items. Choose your account name on the left of the window.2.  Click on the + sign (Fig. 46) to add a new item to the list and  browse for  the  shares (Fig.  47).  Please  note  that  the shares must be mounted before attempting to add them to the list. Click Add.3.  When you log on to the Mac OS, the share(s) will automati-cally mount on your desktop.See 3.5.4. LaCie Network Assistant Auto Mount for information on how to mount Wireless Space shares using LaCie Network Assistant. Fig. 46 Fig. 47 Fig. 48

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