LaCie Wireless Space User Manual

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LaCie Wireless Space • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON IntroductionUser Manual page 71.1. How to use this manualUnlike many standard network attached storage (NAS) devices, theLaCie Wireless Space can be integrated into a network in severalways. While it is, above all, a network drive with a large capacityfor data and media, the Wireless Space is also a router, a server, aWi-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 movetheir home or small business networks to the next level.LaCie wants you to have fun with your new Wireless Space, takingadvantage of its expansive set of features. This User Manual will helpyou determine the configuration that best suits the demands of yournetwork as well as offer ideas on how to grow in the future.To start, LaCie recommends that you pay close attention to the fiveprimary configurations listed in 2. What is the best configuration formy network?. It is very important that you decide upon a single setupbefore commencing with the installation of your Wireless Space. Youshould not feel locked into a choice, however, as the option to ad-just the configuration never goes away. For example, if you begin touse the Wireless Space as a simple switch without Wi-Fi, the optionto turn it on is always available.Since the levels of networking interest and expertise vary, this UserManual has sections for Basic installation and operation as well asBeyond Basic. Two of the five configurations are fairly close to plugand play, allowing for a relatively fast setup. They are included inthe Basic section. For those looking to add a new Wi-Fi or create aseparate network, please take a look at the Beyond Basic configura-tions.There is another level, Advanced, that is not included in this UserManual. Many of the advanced features of the Wireless Space andother LaCie network devices may not have direct application to thegeneral use of a NAS. Of course, if you are interested in learningmore on how to use your Wireless Space, please refer to the expan-sive glossary in this User Manual if certain terms or abbreviations arenot easily understood.