LaCie 2 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Connecting to a Network

User Manual page 13

2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant

LaCie highly recommends that you install LaCie Network Assistant

since it provides important information and offers easy features that

will offer great help in the daily use of your LaCie network disks. For

example, Lacie Network Assistant detects all LaCie network-attached

storage devices on your network and gives you easy ways to connect

to or conﬁgure them.

Once installed and running, LaCie Network Assistant will appear in

your task bar (Windows users, Fig. 09) or in the menu bar (Mac us-

ers, Fig. 10). To simplify the installation, it will automatically search

for storage devices on your network. When a new device is found,

the icon will blink.

When Network Assistant ﬁnds your LaCie Network Space 2, you can

connect to any of its shares, log in to the Dashboard (user interface,

see 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing), or conﬁgure its network settings.

If LaCie Network Assistant is not installed, you can access the Dash-

board by typing http://NetworkSpace2 (Windows), http://Network-

Space2.local (Mac), or http://[IP address] (either).

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you’ve installed LaCie Network Assistant

before purchasing the Network Space 2, make sure that you down-

load and install the latest version from the LaCie website.

Install LaCie Network Assistant:

1. Insert the LaCie Network Space 2 CD-ROM into your comput-

er’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer. Mac

users, the CD should appear on the desktop. Double-click the

CD icon, then double-click “LaCie Network Assistant Setup��.

3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation.

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Contents

Main LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of Contents User Manual Table of Contents LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of Contents User Manual LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword User Manual Copyrights Licences and free software Trademarks Changes LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword User Manual Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Introduction Quick Links Click a topic: 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 1.2. Box Content 1.3. Views of the Drive 1.3.1. Front View Fig. 02 1.3.2. Rear View Fig. 01 1.4. Power Button Functions 2. Connecting to a Network 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply Fig. 04 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable Fig. 05 Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors Fig. 06 Fig. 07 - Gigabit Ethernet cable ends (top view) 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant Install LaCie Network Assistant: Fig. 10 continued on next page >> Fig. 08 Connect to the LaCie Network Space 2: Windows Users Fig. 13 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 2.5. Assign a Static IP Address Windows Users 3. Accessing and Transferring Files 3.1. About Shares Share Created Accessibility Connection 3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant Page 3.2.1. Switching User Fig. 21 Fig. 22 3.2.2. Map Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant Fig. 23 Fig. 25 - Mac users Fig. 24 - Windows Vista users 3.2.3. Map Shares Using the Operating System Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users Fig. 28 - Mac OS X Users Fig. 26 - Windows XP Users Fig. 27 - Windows 7 and Vista Users 3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser (Dashboard) 3.3.1. About the File Browser Fig. 30 Fig. 29 3.4. Accessing USBShare via USB 3.4.1. STEP 1: Turn On the Drive Fig. 31 Fig. 32 3.4.2. STEP 2: Connecting the USB cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables And Connectors Fig. 34 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable ends Fig. 33 3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection 3.5. Remote Access Fig. 39 Fig. 40 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP Fig. 41 3.7. Multimedia Server Fig. 42 3.7.1. Multimedia Server: iTunes Fig. 43 3.7.2. Multimedia Server: Windows Media Player Fig. 44 Fig. 45 4. Administering Your LaCie Network Space 2 Fig. 46 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing Use LaCie Network Assistant Fig. 49 - Mac users Use a Browser Fig. 47 4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page 4.3. Dashboard: Navigation Fig. 52 4.4. Dashboard: Logging Out 4.5. Dashboard: Restart/Shutdown 4.6. Dashboard: General Settings Fig. 53 4.7. Dashboard: Users 4.7.1. Adding a New User Fig. 54 Fig. 55 4.7.2. Deleting a User 4.7.3. Editing a User Fig. 57 Fig. 56 Fig. 58 4.8. Dashboard: Network 4.8.1. Standard Settings Fig. 61 Fig. 59 Fig. 60 Page 4.9. Dashboard: Drive Information 4.9.1. Formatting Your Network Space 2 Fig. 64 Fig. 63 4.9.2. Modifying USBShare Capacity Fig. 65 4.10. Dashboard: Eco Management Fig. 66 4.10.1. Wake on LAN 4.11. Dashboard: Support 4.11.1. Email Notication Events Event Identier Description Recipient Fig. 71 4.12. Dashboard: Download 4.12.1. Download Page Settings Fig. 73 Fig. 72 Fig. 74 4.13. Dashboard: Copy 4.13.1. Creating a Backup Job Fig. 76 4.13.2. Auto Import of the USB Device Fig. 75 4.14. Dashboard: Front USB Port Fig. 79 4.14.1. Connecting an External Hard Disk To connect an external hard disk: Fig. 81 Fig. 80 To eject an external hard disk: 4.15. Update Product Software 4.15.1. Method 1: Auto-Update Fig. 84 Fig. 82 Fig. 83 4.15.2. Method 2: Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software Recommendations for Updating Using LaCie Network Assistant Fig. 87 Fig. 85 Fig. 86 4.16. Reset to Factory 5. Troubleshooting 5.1. Software Updates 5.2. System Log 5.3. Manual Updates 5.4. Troubleshooting the Network Connection Page 5.5. Troubleshooting the USB Connection 5.5.1. Mac Users Page 5.5.2. Windows Users Page 5.6. Troubleshooting the Multimedia Server 5.6.1. Windows Media Player 5.6.2. iTunes 5.6.3. Xbox/PS3 LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Contacting Customer Support User Manual 6. Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support Information Location LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Contacting Customer Support User Manual 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Warranty Information User Manual 7. Warranty Information