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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 ret.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 l.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 notifica.
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 ).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
An important point after buying a device LaCie 2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought LaCie 2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data LaCie 2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, LaCie 2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get LaCie 2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of LaCie 2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime LaCie 2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with LaCie 2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device LaCie 2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
