User Manual Part 1

LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space Configuration
User Manual page 18
2.3. 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
Management
Why?
NAS Wireless Ac-
cess Point
Beyond Basic -
Management is not
difficult but requires
planning
Wireless Space joins
an existing network
May require chang-
es to the settings on
the existing Internet
provider
Wireless Space
Wi-Fi access point
to manage and se-
cure
Important under-
standing of pre-
viously existing
Wi-Fi network (if ap-
plicable) and how
to manage it