LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Wireless Space ConfigurationUser Manual page 182.3. Configuration 3: NAS WirelessAccess PointThe Wireless Space joins an existing wired network via an Ethernetcable. 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 WirelessSpace connects to the network device in order to add networkattached storage and a Wi-Fi access point. Ethernet LAN portson the Wireless Space are available for devices that require awired connection to the network.✦ An existing network is managed by a server, router, or Internetprovider with a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g signal. The Wireless Spaceconnects to the network device in order to add a stronger Wi-Fi 802.11n access point. Ethernet LAN ports on the WirelessSpace are available for devices that require a wired connec-tion.See 4.2. Configuration 3: Wireless Access Point (Switch) for moreinformation on how to set up this configuration.Fig. 07Configuration Installation andManagementWhy?NAS Wireless Ac-cess PointBeyond Basic -Management is notdifficult but requiresplanningWireless Space joinsan existing networkMay require chang-es to the settings onthe existing InternetproviderWireless SpaceWi-Fi access pointto manage and se-cureImportant under-standing of pre-viously existingWi-Fi network (if ap-plicable) and howto manage it
