User Manual Part 1

LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Introduction

User Manual page 7

1.1. How to use this manual

Unlike 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.