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LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T able of Contents User Manual page 1 T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5 1.1. Minimum System Requirements .............................................................................[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T able of Contents User Manual page 2 4.10. Dashboard: Eco Management ..................................................................................................... 44 4.10.1. Wake on LAN ........................................................................................................[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Foreword User Manual page 3 Copyrights Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights re- served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys- tem, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo- copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Foreword User Manual page 4 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling o[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Introduction User Manual page 5 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie Network Space 2. This manual will guide you through the process of connecting your drive to your computer and will assist you in troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, first[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Introduction User Manual page 6 1.1. Minimum System R equirements ✦ Computer with a USB port or Ethernet network adapter ✦ Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac® OS X 10.5, 10.6 / Linux 2.6 ✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended ✦ Ethernet switch or router [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Introduction User Manual page 7 1.2. Bo x Content 1. LaCie Network Space 2 2. External power supply 3. Ethernet cable 4. USB 2.0 cable 5. Utilities CD-ROM with LaCie Network Assistant, LaCie backup software and the User Manual 6. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In th[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Introduction User Manual page 8 1.3. Views of the Drive 1.3.1. Front View 1. USB Expansion and Backup Port: The USB port on the front of the LaCie Network Space 2 is used to connect another exter- nal USB hard drive, USB key, USB printer, digital camera, or any other USB mass storage device (ex. mp[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Introduction User Manual page 9 1.3.3. LED Behavior The front LED changes to indicate different drive behavior ( Fig. 03 ). The following table sums up these behaviors. LED Behavior Indication Off Drive is turned off Blue: Fast blinking Drive is initializing Blue: Static Drive is ready Blue: Flicke[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Connecting to a Network User Manual page 10 The Network Space 2 can be connected directly to a computer via USB or to your network via Ethernet. This chapter explains how to connect your hard drive to your network. For details on connecting to a computer, refer to chapter 3.4. Accessing USBShare vi[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Connecting to a Network User Manual page 11 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the P ower Supply 1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie Network Space 2 ( Fig. 04 ). Now move on to step 2, section 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable . CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Connecting to a Network User Manual page 12 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie Network Space 2 ( Fig. 05 ). 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router or hub (refer to[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON 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. F[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Connecting to a Network User Manual page 14 Connect to the LaCie Network Space 2: 1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant and use it to open the Dash- board (user interface). Windows Users Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Net- work Assistant icon will appear in the system tray ( Fig. 1[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Connecting to a Network User Manual page 15 2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard The first time you log in to the Dashboard, the Setup Wizard will load in you browser ( Fig. 14 ). The Setup Wizard consists of four sections to be filled out that will help you to configure your Network Space 2[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Connecting to a Network User Manual page 16 F ig. 15 F ig. 16 F ig. 17 2.5. Assign a Static IP Address Most networking routers are DHCP servers, meaning that the router will automatically assign the Network Space 2 an IP address. If the network is not DHCP-managed, the Network Space 2 will use APIP[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 17 There are several ways to access and transfer files located on the Network Space 2. Follow the links below for more details. 3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant 3.2.1. Switching User 3.2.2. Map Shares Using LaCie Network Assis[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 18 3.1. About Shares The LaCie Network Space 2 has three shares (similar to drive partitions or volumes) by default: OpenShare, MyShare, and USBShare (USBShare will be created automatically when you allocate space for USB access; see 4.9.2. Modif[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 19 3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant When your computer is connected to your local area network, LaCie Network Assistant will help you quickly connect to the shared fold- ers ( MyShare , OpenShare , any user share, and/or USBSha[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 20 3. You will be logged on as a guest and the share will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer window (PC). To access private shares using LaCie Network Assistant, see 3.2.1. Switch- ing User . 4. Transfer files normally from your comput[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 21 3.2.1. Switching User By default, you will be logged in as a guest, and will not therefore have access to private shares. In order to access protected shares, you will have to change the login credentials using the LaCie Net- work Assistant. F[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 22 3.2.2. Map Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant LaCie Network Assistant can be configured to automatically mount shares on your computer, which allows you quick access without having to enter your username and password each time. To map share[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 23 3.2.3. Map Shares Using the Operating System If you would like a shortcut to accessing Network Space 2 shares, follow this procedure: Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users 1. From an Explorer window in Windows XP, select Tools> Map Network[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 24 3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser (Dashboard) The Dashboard features an interactive file browser that allows you to manage and transfer files via HTTP protocol. Follow these steps to open File Browser: 1. Log in to the Dashboard (see [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 25 3.4. Accessing USBShare via USB The Network Space 2 can be connected to your network via Ether- net or directly to a computer via USB. This chapter explains how to connect your hard drive to a computer. For details on connecting to your networ[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 26 3.4.1. STEP 1: T urn On the Drive IMPORTANT INFO: You must allocate space to USBShare before connecting the drive to your computer. See 4.9. Dashboard: Drive Information . 1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie Network S[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 27 3.4.2. STEP 2: Connecting the USB cable 1. Attach one end of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer ( Fig. 33 ). 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port (type B; see Fig. 33 ) on the back of the Network S[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 28 3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection External USB devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is important[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 29 3.5. R emote Access You can access your Network Space 2 when you are away from home. You can download or upload files from any computer con- nected to the Internet, or manage your Network Space 2. LaCie has created a screencast that demonstra[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 30 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to an- other through a local network or over the internet. This protocol allows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely, as only[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 31 3.7. Multimedia Server Once you have established the network connection between your computer and the Network Space 2, you can configure your Net- work Space 2 to share files (stored on OpenShare only) to UPnP/ DLNA devices. Follow these ste[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 32 3.7.1. Multimedia Server: iT unes The Network Space 2 can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming audio files (stored on OpenShare only) to a computer on the net- work running iTunes. Once configured, a playlist bearing the ma- chine name o[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 33 3.7.2. Multimedia Server: Windows Media Player Once configured, Windows Media Player (WMP) can play files lo- cated on the Network Space 2 through the network connection. Fol- low these steps: 1. Make sure the Network Space 2 is properly con[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Accessing & T ransferring Files User Manual page 34 4. Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 The LaCie Network Space 2 features an easy-to-use browser-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, called the Dashboard. Access the Dashboard by simply typing in your drive’s[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 35 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing There are two ways to access the Dashboard, using the LaCie Net- work Assistant and using a browser. Use LaCie Network Assistant 1. Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the system tray (Windows users) or[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 36 4.2. Dashboard: W elcome P age The welcome page contains links to helpful documents from the LaCie Website ( Fig. 50 , a) and a table listing the different options that make up the Dashboard ( Fig. 50 , b). If you sign onto the Dashboard[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 37 4.6. Dashboard: General Settings This page allows the administrator to modify some of your Network Space 2’s general parameters. Machine Name: Modify the machine name. The machine name identifies your Network Space 2 in LaCie Network [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 38 4.7. Dashboard: Users This page allows you to manage user accounts. See below to learn how to accomplish user management-related tasks ( Fig. 54 ). Note that this product does not feature group management, or the abil- ity for one user t[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 39 4.7.2. Deleting a User Deleting a user will also remove the associated share, the files it contains, and related backup jobs. Note that you cannot delete OpenShare. 1. Click the gray “x” to the right of the user listing in the table[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 40 4.8. Dashboard: Network This page allows you to modify your Network Space 2’s network settings. Note that there are two tabs to the page, standard and advanced. 4.8.1. Standard Settings Configure using DHCP or manually: If your networ[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 41 4.8.2. Advanced Settings Proxy Configuration: The Network Space 2 can be configured to connect to a proxy server. Fill in the server URL, port, and optional authentication information and click Apply . SMTP Configuration: To make sure[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 42 4.9. Dashboard: Drive Information This page shows you information about disk usage and will allow you to reformat your drive. 4.9.1. Formatting Y our Network Space 2 When you click the top Format button ( Fig. 63 , a), ALL data on the di[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 43 4.9.2. Modifying USBShare Capacity Under the heading USB Drive , click the number under the heading Capacity to modify the amount of capacity to be allocated for the USB access. You can modify this proportion from 0 GB to up to 500 GB (d[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 44 4.10. Dashboard: Eco Management Status light on: Uncheck this box to turn off the front LED. Note that this will not disable warning indicators. For more details on LED behavior, refer to section 1.3.3. LED Behavior . Eco Mode after: Set[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 45 4.10.1. W ake on LAN You can use LaCie Network Assistant to wake your Network Space 2. First time you use Wake on LAN: 1. You’ll need your drive’s MAC address. Click the LaCie Network Assistant icon in your system tray (Windows) or m[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 46 4.11. Dashboard: Support The support page will allow you to access the system log and set up email alerts. System log: Click the Clear button to purge the system log. Click the Download button to save the log to your computer in case you[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 47 4.11.1. Email Notification Events The following events will trigger an email notification if an email ad- dress has been provided in the User page: Event Identifier Description Recipient Capacity When the total avail- able capacity is[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 48 4.12. Dashboard: Download The Network Space 2 Dashboard features a torrent server that will allow you to download torrent files ( Fig. 72 ). For more information on torrents, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_protocol 1. Firs[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 49 4.13. Dashboard: Copy This page will allow administrators and users to set up backups ( Fig. 75 ). 4.13.1. Creating a Backup Job 1. Click the green plus sign to the right of the page title (“Jobs List”) ( Fig. 76 ). 2. Set a Source s[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 50 4.14. Dashboard: Front USB P ort This page provides you with information on devices connected to the Network Space 2’s USB expansion port. Note that the front USB port is not active when the Network Space 2 is connected to a computer v[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 51 4.14.1. Connecting an External Hard Disk You can connect an external USB hard disk or USB key to back up the data on your LaCie Network Space 2 or as a way to add stor- age capacity. Connected hard disks are accessed similarly to shared [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 52 4.15. Update Product Software LaCie may improve your network hard drive’s software or add new features over time. See below for updating information. To find the latest version of Network Space 2 software, go to Dashbaord>Support .[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 53 4.15.2. Method 2: Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software This update procedure will not erase your configuration or files saved to the drive. Recommendations for Updating Using LaCie Network Assistant ✦ Connect your PC or Mac t[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Administering Y our LaCie Network Space 2 User Manual page 54 4.16. Reset to Factory CAUTION: Resetting the product will erase all Dashboard data such as users, groups, shares, and settings. If for any reason you wish to reset your hard drive to its out-of-the- box state, follow the procedure below[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 55 In the event that your LaCie Network Space 2 is not working cor- rectly, please first check the manual and the following troubleshoot- ing topics . Note that a reset to factory settings will solve most user problems (see 4.16. Reset to Factory ). www.lacie.com/[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 56 5.4. T roubleshooting the Network Connection Problem Question Solution The USB drive/key or USB printer connected to the USB expansion port is not recog- nized. Is the Network Space 2 connected to your computer via USB? Devices connected to the USB expansion por[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 57 The Network Space 2 doesn’t appear on the network. By default the LaCie Network Space 2 is configured to retrieve its IP address from a DHCP server. If your network is managed by a DHCP server and you cannot access your LaCie Network Space 2, try checking you[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 58 5.5. T roubleshooting the USB Connection 5.5.1. Mac Users Problem Question Solution The USB drive/key or USB printer connected to the USB expansion port is not recog- nized. Is the Network Space 2 connected to your computer via USB? Devices connected to the USB [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 59 Problem Question Solution I cannot copy a file larger than 4 GB to the drive. Are you connected to the computer via USB? When you connect the Network Space 2 to a computer via USB, the USB share of the drive that mounts on the computer is for- matted in MS-DOS [...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 60 5.5.2. Windows Users Problem Question Solution The USB drive/key or USB printer connected to the USB expansion port is not recog- nized. Is the Network Space 2 connected to your computer via USB? Devices connected to the USB expansion port (hard drive or printer[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 61 Problem Question Solution I cannot copy a file larger than 4 GB to the drive. Is the drive connected to a standard USB port on your computer? If your drive is connected to a standard USB port, this is normal. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at Hi-Spe[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON T roubleshooting User Manual page 62 5.6. T roubleshooting the Multimedia Server 5.6.1. Windows Media Player Problem Question Solution I can’t configure WMP to find files on the Network Space 2. Is the Network Space 2 connected to your computer directly via USB? Only USBShare will be available[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 63 Before Y ou Contact T echnical Support 1. Read the manuals and review section 5. Troubleshooting . 2. Try to isolate the problem. If possible, make the drive the only external device on the CPU, and make sure that all of the cables are correctly and ?[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 64 6.1. LaCie T echnical Support Contacts LaCie Asia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ LaCie Australia http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Brazil http://[...]

LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON W arranty Information User Manual page 65 This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufac- tured by or for LaCie that can be identified by the “LaCie” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-LaCie hardware products or any [...]