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3.5.4. LaCie Network Assistant Auto Mount

LaCie Network Assistant provides a simple feature to mount Wireless
Space shares and USB volumes (if applicable) each time you log onto
the computer. From the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac),
go to LaCie Network Assistant>Configuration Window...>Volumes.
Enable the check box for Auto Mount next to the preferred shares.

To disable this feature, deselect the check box.

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3.5.5. Accessing Shares Using File Browser

The Dashboard features an interactive file browser that allows you
to manage and transfer files. Follow these steps to open the file
browser:

1. Log in to the Dashboard (see section 3.6.1. Dashboard: Access-

ing for details).

2. Click the File Browser button (Fig. 49) on the upper right of the

Dashboard.

3. The File Browser (Fig. 50) will launch.

4. To return to the Dashboard, click on the word Dashboard (Fig.

50) on the upper right of the File Browser window.

3.5.5.1. About the File Browser

Fig. 49

The File Browser is composed of five parts (Fig. 51):

1. Tool bar allows you to perform a range of functions, such as

changing the way files are displayed and uploading files to the
Wireless Space from your computer.

2. Share selection lets you choose the share you wish to access

from the drop-down menu.

3. Share folders shows the folder structure on the selected share.

4. File info displays information on a selected file, such as name,

file type, dimensions (photos), or duration (videos).

5. Folder contents displays the files contained in a selected

folder. To view the files as thumbnails, click Thumbs in the
Tool bar.

Fig. 50

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3.5.6. Accessing Shares via FTP

The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to an­other through a local network or over the internet. This protocol al­lows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely, as
only people who know the password will have access.

MANUAL NOTE: The FTP service is enabled by default. To change

the setting, see 3.6.5. Dashboard: General Settings.

To connect to the Wireless Space remotely via FTP, enter the address
information in your FTP software (Fig. 52) or in the URL bar of a web
browser (Fig. 53):

ftp://[IP address]

TECHNICAL NOTE: See 3.4. LaCie Network Assistant for instruc-

tions on finding your Wireless Space’s IP address.

Example: ftp://192.168.10.149

You may have to enter the login and password created during setup.

Fig. 52

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3.5.7. Multimedia Server

You may configure your Wireless Space to act as a UPnP multimedia
server.

Follow these steps:

1. If it has been disabled, turn on Media Servers in the Wireless

Space Dashboard (see 3.6.5. Dashboard: General Settings)
(Fig. 54).

2. Now you may play files from your Wireless Space. UPnP/DLNA­certified players on your network (such as an XBox 360™, Play
Station® 3, a DLNA mobile phone, etc.) can play back media
files located on OpenShare and USB drives connected to the
Wireless Space. See your device’s user manual for information
on how to view media files from a UPnP/DLNA server and sup­ported file types.

Fig. 54

3.5.8. iTunes Music Server

The Wireless Space can act as an iTunes Music server. Users with
iTunes may stream audio files located on OpenShare and USB
drives connected to the Wireless Space. Once configured, a playl­ist bearing the machine name of your Wireless Space (by default,

WirelessSpace) will appear in the Shared category within iTunes.

Copy audio files to OpenShare or plug a USB drive with music files
into one of the Wireless Space USB expansion ports (1.4. Views of

the Drive). The songs will be listed in the Wireless Space playlist.

Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the Wireless Space is properly connected to your
home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

2. In the General Settings page of the Wireless Space Dashboard,

Media Servers is enabled by default. It must remain enabled to

use the Wireless Space as an iTunes server. (See 3.6.5. Dash-

board: General Settings) (Fig. 54).

3. The Wireless Space automatically scans for music once every 24
hours. To manually update the Wireless Space iTunes library,
select REFRESH (Fig. 55). Please note that very large libraries of
music will take time to add to the Wireless Space playlist.

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4. Access shared playlists in iTunes (Fig. 56).

TECHNICAL NOTE: The iTunes Server Service supports the follow-

ing file types: .mp3, .wav, and .aac.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The server feature must also be enabled in

the iTunes preferences: Preferences > Sharing > Look for shared

libraries.

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3.6. Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space

The Dashboard is a browser-based tool for administering your Wire­less Space. To update the settings or browse files, type the Wireless
Space’s IP address or machine name in your browser address bar.
LaCie Network Assistant also offers an easy hyperlink to launch the
Dashboard.

This section covers the fundamental Dashboard operations for all
users. Further, the details that follow provide all the management
features available to those who have chosen one of the two Basic
configurations:

NAS+SWITCH - NAS Ethernet - Wired Only

NAS+SWITCH - NAS Wireless Client

For additional features that pertain to Beyond Basic configurations,
see 4.5. Administering Your LaCie Wireless Space - Beyond Basic.

3.6.1. Dashboard: Accessing

3.6.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page

3.6.3. Dashboard: Navigation

3.6.4. Dashboard: Shut Down or Restart the Wireless Space

3.6.5. Dashboard: General Settings

3.6.6. Dashboard: Network LAN

3.6.7. Dashboard: Drives

3.6.8. Dashboard: Support

3.6.9. Dashboard: Download

3.6.10. Dashboard: Mode

3.6.11. Dashboard: Wireless Client

Fig. 57

IMPORTANT INFO: In many instances, the Dashboard will close

whenever a setting is changed. Please wait a few moments before
refreshing the Dashboard page.

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3.6.1. Dashboard: Accessing

There are two ways to access the Dashboard, using the hyperlink
in LaCie Network Assistant (3.4.1. Connect to the LaCie Wireless

Space Dashboard using LaCie Network Assistant) and entering infor-

mation manually in a browser (3.4.2. Connect to the LaCie Wireless

Space Dashboard directly from the browser).

3.6.1.1. Use LaCie Network Assistant

1. From the system tray (Windows users) or menu bar (Mac users),
select LaCie Network Assistant>Web Access…

The LaCie Wireless Space login page will launch in a new
browser window or tab (Fig. 58). If your browser is not open,
LaCie Network Assistant will open it for you.

2. Enter the Name and Password created during Setup.

Fig. 58

IMPORTANT NOTE: The login and password are case-sensitive.

3.6.1.2. Use a Browser

1. Open a preferred Internet browser (see 1.2. Minimum Com-

puter and Network Requirements for supported browsers).

2. Type the Wireless Space’s IP address or machine name in the
URL (web address) field (Fig. 59).

✦ The IP address may be found in LaCie Network Assistant (Fig.

60).

✦ You may have named the device during the Setup. If not, the

default is WirelessSpace.

✦ Examples: http://192.168.1.1 and http://WirelessSpace

3. Enter the Name and Password created during setup.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The login and password are case-sensitive.

Fig. 59

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3.6.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page

The welcome page contains links to helpful documents from the
LaCie web site (Fig. 61, a) and a table listing the different pages that
make up the Dashboard (Fig. 61, b). The center of the Dashboard
provides all the information for a specific setting.

The welcome page in Fig. 61 displays the minimum “widgets” for the
LaCie Wireless Space Dashboard, which is normal for the Ethernet

NAS - Wired Only configuration.

3.6.3. Dashboard: Navigation

The Dashboard is made up of a central area surrounded by six
expanded widgets. Widgets are small boxes that represent the op­erational pages for administering the Wireless Space. The widget
boxes in the welcome page display key summaries for each setting.
For further information or to adjust specific settings, navigate to the
page itself.

Fig. 61

✦ To navigate to a page, click the icon next to the widget title

(Fig. 62, a). You may also use the mouse to click on the center
of the widget and drag it into the main area.

✦ To minimize a widget, click the X next to its title (Fig. 62, b).

Fig. 62, c shows a minimized widget.

✦ To expand a minimized widget, drag its icon over one of the

six expanded widgets. The two widgets will exchange places.
To see all the information in a minimized widget, drag it to the
center of the Dashboard.

3.6.4. Dashboard: Shut Down or Restart the
Wireless Space

It is best to turn off or restart your Wireless Space in the Dash­board. To shut down or restart the LaCie Wireless Space, click the

Power Button in the upper right corner of any Dashboard page

(Fig. 61, c and Fig. 63).

Fig. 62

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3.6.5. Dashboard: General Settings

This page allows you to choose or modify some of your Wireless
Space’s basic settings. For a change to take effect, select APPLY at
the bottom of the main area of the Dashboard.

3.6.5.1. Names, Date & Time, iTunes & Media Server,
and Login & Password

Names

Changes can be made to the Host Name (Wireless Space name),

DNS Suffix, and Workgroup. Workgroups are used by Windows

servers to group network devices together.

✦ A host name must contain 4 to 15 alphanumeric characters.

Do not use symbols or spaces.

Date and Time

Date and Time may be entered manually or using a Network Time
Protocol (NTP) server. The NTP server may be part of your net­work or a web address. For example, Fig. 65 uses the public site

pool.ntp.org.

Fig. 64

Services

Enable or disable SSH, FTP, and Media Servers (UPnP/DLNA/
iTunes). Select REFRESH to have Wireless Space search OpenShare
for iTunes library files.

User

Change the Login and Password for the Wireless Space.

✦ A login must contain 2 to 16 alphanumeric characters (case

sensitive) and begin with a letter. Do not use a symbol for a
login.

✦ A password must have 8 to 16 alphanumeric characters (case

sensitive).

✦ Please note that the browser page will reload and ask for the

new login and password.

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3.6.5.2. Time Machine™

Time Machine support is turned on by default. With Time Machine
support selected, an icon marked “Wireless Space (Time Machine)”

will appear in the Shared section of a Finder Window below the
standard Wireless Space icon. The Wireless Space (Time Machine)
icon is a virtual representation for a Time Machine compatible disk.
It is not a volume for use on the desktop.

MyShare, OpenShare, and USB volumes connected to the Wireless

Space may be used on the desktop. Provided that Time Machine

support is turned on in the Dashboard, you may choose MyShare or
OpenShare for Time Machine backups.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Time Machine is Mac-compatible only.

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3.6.6. Dashboard: Network LAN

This page allows you to modify your Wireless Space’s network set­tings. For a change to take effect, select APPLY at the bottom of the
main area of the Dashboard.

IMPORTANT INFO: Use caution when adjusting the Wireless

Space network settings. Please consult the user manual for the serv­er, router, or Internet provider to determine how best to manage
devices on the network.

3.6.6.1. IP Address and Remote Access

WAN Interface

Most home and business networks have a DHCP server that man­ages the IP addresses for all devices. Therefore, the default setting
for all Switch+NAS modes (2. What is the best configuration for

my network?) is DHCP (Fig. 67). If your network does not include a

DHCP server or you intend to create a static IP address for the Wire­less Space, please make certain to:

✦ Establish the static IP address with your server, router, or In-

ternet provider.

✦ Fill in all the necessary fields (Fig. 68).

Fig. 67

Dynamic DNS

You can manage your Wireless Space while away from the network.
To access the Dashboard from the office, a friend’s house, or any
location with Internet service, enable Dynamic DNS.

Dynamic DNS provides access to your Wireless Space via a URL
name that is easily entered into a web address bar. To begin, you
must create a Dynamic DNS account with a third-party provider.
Please note that there are many companies that offer free remote
access service using Dynamic DNS (see Fig. 69 displaying the pull­down menu of third-party services from the Dashboard).

Once you have selected a company and created an account on its
web site, enter the pertinent information in the fields:

✦ Full Hostname, Account, and Password

For more information, view LaCie’s screencast tutorial on setting
up Dynamic DNS at: http://www.lacie.com/us/support/faq/faq.

htm?faqid=10706

Fig. 68

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Fig. 69