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The LaCie Wireless Space takes network-attached storage to the next level by implementing Wi-Fi technology, making it easy for you to access your files, no matter where they are in your house. It has three pre-configured modes that allow you to create a Wi-Fi access point, a Wi-Fi Ethernet extender to connect your printers or computers, or even use it as a Gigabit router. If you already have a Wi-Fi network, you can use the LaCie Wireless Space as wireless storage. With capacities of 1 and 2TB, it holds all of your music, movies, and photos, helping you to access and share them on any computer on your home network. You can even stream movies from the Wireless Space to any UPnP/DLNA compatible device, and it works in tandem with iTunes. Now, it’s simple to organize your files in a central location and play them on all your devices. Use it as your network router-with static and dynamic port forwarding and PPoE connections, the Wireless Space performs even better than most cable routers, thanks to Wi-Fi n and Gigabit Ethernet performance. Box Content : LaCie Wireless Space, Ethernet cable External power supply, Utilities CD-ROM and User Manual, Quick Install Guide.
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Just what I needed . I purchased this having had a great experience with LaCie drives before, and as usual I haven't been disappointed. For the moment I have connected the unit to my router and can now access all the files on it from anywhere there is network. I like the possibility to manage several users. As for the built-in Wi-Fi, I think this is a very smart idea, it allows to access files wirelessly throughout the home. Thanks to Wi-Fi the device can serve as a central back-up storage solution. It can also be configured as a B/G/N access point, and even serve as a router. I love this device!
Just what I needed . I purchased this having had a great experience with LaCie drives before, and as usual I haven't been disappointed. For the moment I have connected the unit to my router and can now access all the files on it from anywhere there is network. I like the possibility to manage several users. As for the built-in Wi-Fi, I think this is a very smart idea, it allows to access files wirelessly throughout the home. Thanks to Wi-Fi the device can serve as a central back-up storage solution. It can also be configured as a B/G/N access point, and even serve as a router. I love this device!
LaCie Wireless Space 2 TB Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage 301940 Reviews
A sleek device but the transfer speed and it being not user-friendly may be frustrating for some... . Today's test is utilizing the "LaCie Wireless Space 1 TB Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage 301932", a sleek looking device designed by Neil Poulton that can be utilized via Wi-Fi and Ethernet and can serve as a:
* Extension of your Wi-Fi Router
* Central wireless harddrive backup for your devices on your network
* 1TB Media server
* Time Machine compatible for Mac devices and also comes with a Genie Timeline Software for scheduled backups on the PC.
After reading the reviews on Amazon and other forums, I admit that I wasn't quite sure why people had difficulty with this device. I have had Lacie devices before and have had no troubles whatsoever with them.
Out of the box, you have your device, your plugin outlet which comes with various adapters for those living in different countries. This was a nice addition to the package. Also included is the software which comes with the Wireless Space Setup, Lacie Network Assistant and Intego Backup Assistant. Also, the CD has documents for the product.
It also comes with a Ethernet adapter but my purpose was using this as a wireless device. If you plan to use Ethernet, I recommend using your own cable if it is long as this one is not too long.
MY SETUP INCLUDES:
1 iMac, another Mac, 1 Toshiba PC Laptop, 1 Compaq PC Laptop, iPad, Nook and Android Netbook
I. INSTALLATION:
Installing the software, everything installed just fine. NOTE: It requires you to use your router user name and password. NOTE 2: It is very important to select the right setting. Do you want this device to be used as a router? Or do you want to use it as a central backup device? By selecting the wrong setting, you can easily shut down your router and make the LaCie Wireless Space as the primary router and lose Internet connection. If this happens and you make a mistake, no problem... turn off the LaCie Wireless Space and you should be able to reconnect on the Internet (Mac users, on the upper right of your operating system - "Turn Airport Off" and then turn it back on).
It's also important to note that I put the device about 5-6 ft. away from my router.
It detected the device and then I notice that there were many IP conflicts. The booklet mentions if you don't use the software, you will get conflicts, but I used it and still had conflicts (PC conflicts). Did a repair on the laptops so, it would reassign itself a different address.
On the Mac, I was able to see an OpenShare folder but on the PC's, I was not able to access it. Then I tried to access the folder on the Mac and it would give me an error.
For the next hour, I tried getting it to work, scouring on the web and nada. I tried rebooting, reinstalling the software and nothing. I was trying various ways in order to get the Wireless Space to work and nada...
By an hour and a half, I was frustrated and felt I was not going to get this device to work...UNTIL...
I decided to go on my desktop (note: Using Mac OS 10.6.7), click on Connect to Server, Browse and then I was able to activate the LaCie Wireless Space. No conflicts! My Macs detected the device, my PC laptops detected the device and all computers were able to access the Wireless Space.
II. TRANSFERRING FILES
As mentioned by a few people, they complained about the slow speed of transferring files especially when using the device as a Time Machine backup. I wanted to see if this was true.
I did a transfer of 202.7 MB of data and it said it would take 20 minutes. This PC Laptop was about 15-20 yards away from the Wireless Space device but transfer did work as mentioned and it took around 15-20 minutes for transfer. I did a wireless transfer of the same data from my PC laptop to my Mac and also took about 15-20 minutes. But I then did the same transfer from the Wireless Space to my Mac and instead of taking 15-20 minutes, it took 10 minutes. Took the same data and transferred it from the Wireless Space to a PC Laptop and it said it would take 21 minutes and then all of a sudden it would go down to 11 minutes and then 5 minutes. A bit inconsistent in timing comparisons but I suppose you can say that the device did work.
I then tested a 1.08 GB file and it took 24 minutes to transfer from my iMac to the device.
I then tested a 8 GB file and at first it showed that it would take 22 hours. But I let it go and for about three hours and surprisingly it didn't have to take 22 hours at all. So, I cam to the conclusion that if you have a lot to transfer, do it while you go to sleep. It may go quick, it may go slow...but depending on the files, YMMV.
The next test was to stream video and audio and actually, this device worked but once again, it all comes down to ones patience of transferring large files to the device. If you have the patience to transfer GB of files and then let it go while you sleep, then it's OK.
Granted, there are a lot of factors that can affect transfer speed.
So, I did multiple tests through the day which included images, music, etc. and these transferred quickly to the Wireless Space but similar to the situation above, transferring files and its speed was YMMV (your mileage may vary).
Because of this, I decided not to do test a Time Machine backup, especially on a wireless connection. I have my time machine backup for my Mac going via USB2.0 on a 3.0 SeaGate External FreeAgent GoFlex)and it goes quickly for me.
III. JUDGMENT CALL
As mentioned, I have never had issues with LaCie devices. They have worked well for me in the last decade and LaCie makes quality products. I will say that the LaCie Wireless Space Network Attached Storage was the first device which took a while for me to experiment via trial and error and get it working. Suffice to say, it was frustrating and I nearly gave up until I decided to check the "Connect to Device" and manually add it. In the instructions, there was no mention of it and in some way, I guess I was expecting it to be like a harddrive that automatically shows up when detected.
While the LaCie Wireless Space does have instructions in various languages, I felt that the instructions should have been more user friendly because those who are not computer savvy or are beginners to computing are going to have problems with this device. If myself and others who have some technical knowledge to set devices up have this many problems, it's a device that can easily frustrate some. It took me about an hour and half to figure out by trial and error and I was able to get the device working on my Mac and PC's.
I wasn't able to get it to work as a router as I had connectivity problems and that would probably take another hour of trial and error but it did work out in the end as a wireless backup storage device for all computers.
I can easily say that this device would be good as a backup storage especially if you are a designer and have a lot of image files, a person who has a lot of documents or media on their harddrive. I recommend it for small offices and home offices because anyone on the network can retrieve data or documents quickly. I do wish that there was a way to assign personal accounts and passwords to difft. users than rather having to use the username/password for my router. So, for now, I can say that as a SOHO, especially for home office use, the device would definitely do its job.
I probably would hesitate to use it as a Time Machine backup because of its backup time inconsistency and if you have a lot of files to back up, it's probably best to have a direct connection rather than doing it via wireless. For Time Machine, I prefer to use a USB hub to connect to an external backup hard drive and that works perfectly and is much faster.
As mentioned, the device is sleek looking. How durable it is, I probably wouldn't want to experiment but I would say that its best to keep this device on a flat surface that is not near an edge where people can trip over the outlet wire or Ethernet cable and cause the device to fall.
But overall, I was able to get this device to work but it did take me awhile. It's not a user-friendly device and those who know how to setup hardware devices and do a lot of trial and error is best utilizing the device, not for beginners. And don't look to the instructions for help because it's not as straightforward (although how to reboot or reset was easy to do).
If you are looking for a central backup for your office or personal use that deals with smaller files such as documents, images, mp3 or videos, this device works and it's wireless! If you want to stream videos from the device wirelessly, then this device works as well. And if you can get it to work to use as an extension of your router, then that is a plus as well.
But if you are looking at it primarily for time machine (or an HD software) backup, backup for video editing, scratch drive or anything that requires instantaneous use of its storage, stick with an external harddrive.
A sleek device but the transfer speed and it being not user-friendly may be frustrating for some... . Today's test is utilizing the "LaCie Wireless Space 1 TB Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage 301932", a sleek looking device designed by Neil Poulton that can be utilized via Wi-Fi and Ethernet and can serve as a:
* Extension of your Wi-Fi Router
* Central wireless harddrive backup for your devices on your network
* 1TB Media server
* Time Machine compatible for Mac devices and also comes with a Genie Timeline Software for scheduled backups on the PC.
After reading the reviews on Amazon and other forums, I admit that I wasn't quite sure why people had difficulty with this device. I have had Lacie devices before and have had no troubles whatsoever with them.
Out of the box, you have your device, your plugin outlet which comes with various adapters for those living in different countries. This was a nice addition to the package. Also included is the software which comes with the Wireless Space Setup, Lacie Network Assistant and Intego Backup Assistant. Also, the CD has documents for the product.
It also comes with a Ethernet adapter but my purpose was using this as a wireless device. If you plan to use Ethernet, I recommend using your own cable if it is long as this one is not too long.
MY SETUP INCLUDES:
1 iMac, another Mac, 1 Toshiba PC Laptop, 1 Compaq PC Laptop, iPad, Nook and Android Netbook
I. INSTALLATION:
Installing the software, everything installed just fine. NOTE: It requires you to use your router user name and password. NOTE 2: It is very important to select the right setting. Do you want this device to be used as a router? Or do you want to use it as a central backup device? By selecting the wrong setting, you can easily shut down your router and make the LaCie Wireless Space as the primary router and lose Internet connection. If this happens and you make a mistake, no problem... turn off the LaCie Wireless Space and you should be able to reconnect on the Internet (Mac users, on the upper right of your operating system - "Turn Airport Off" and then turn it back on).
It's also important to note that I put the device about 5-6 ft. away from my router.
It detected the device and then I notice that there were many IP conflicts. The booklet mentions if you don't use the software, you will get conflicts, but I used it and still had conflicts (PC conflicts). Did a repair on the laptops so, it would reassign itself a different address.
On the Mac, I was able to see an OpenShare folder but on the PC's, I was not able to access it. Then I tried to access the folder on the Mac and it would give me an error.
For the next hour, I tried getting it to work, scouring on the web and nada. I tried rebooting, reinstalling the software and nothing. I was trying various ways in order to get the Wireless Space to work and nada...
By an hour and a half, I was frustrated and felt I was not going to get this device to work...UNTIL...
I decided to go on my desktop (note: Using Mac OS 10.6.7), click on Connect to Server, Browse and then I was able to activate the LaCie Wireless Space. No conflicts! My Macs detected the device, my PC laptops detected the device and all computers were able to access the Wireless Space.
II. TRANSFERRING FILES
As mentioned by a few people, they complained about the slow speed of transferring files especially when using the device as a Time Machine backup. I wanted to see if this was true.
I did a transfer of 202.7 MB of data and it said it would take 20 minutes. This PC Laptop was about 15-20 yards away from the Wireless Space device but transfer did work as mentioned and it took around 15-20 minutes for transfer. I did a wireless transfer of the same data from my PC laptop to my Mac and also took about 15-20 minutes. But I then did the same transfer from the Wireless Space to my Mac and instead of taking 15-20 minutes, it took 10 minutes. Took the same data and transferred it from the Wireless Space to a PC Laptop and it said it would take 21 minutes and then all of a sudden it would go down to 11 minutes and then 5 minutes. A bit inconsistent in timing comparisons but I suppose you can say that the device did work.
I then tested a 1.08 GB file and it took 24 minutes to transfer from my iMac to the device.
I then tested a 8 GB file and at first it showed that it would take 22 hours. But I let it go and for about three hours and surprisingly it didn't have to take 22 hours at all. So, I cam to the conclusion that if you have a lot to transfer, do it while you go to sleep. It may go quick, it may go slow...but depending on the files, YMMV.
The next test was to stream video and audio and actually, this device worked but once again, it all comes down to ones patience of transferring large files to the device. If you have the patience to transfer GB of files and then let it go while you sleep, then it's OK.
Granted, there are a lot of factors that can affect transfer speed.
So, I did multiple tests through the day which included images, music, etc. and these transferred quickly to the Wireless Space but similar to the situation above, transferring files and its speed was YMMV (your mileage may vary).
Because of this, I decided not to do test a Time Machine backup, especially on a wireless connection. I have my time machine backup for my Mac going via USB2.0 on a 3.0 SeaGate External FreeAgent GoFlex)and it goes quickly for me.
III. JUDGMENT CALL
As mentioned, I have never had issues with LaCie devices. They have worked well for me in the last decade and LaCie makes quality products. I will say that the LaCie Wireless Space Network Attached Storage was the first device which took a while for me to experiment via trial and error and get it working. Suffice to say, it was frustrating and I nearly gave up until I decided to check the "Connect to Device" and manually add it. In the instructions, there was no mention of it and in some way, I guess I was expecting it to be like a harddrive that automatically shows up when detected.
While the LaCie Wireless Space does have instructions in various languages, I felt that the instructions should have been more user friendly because those who are not computer savvy or are beginners to computing are going to have problems with this device. If myself and others who have some technical knowledge to set devices up have this many problems, it's a device that can easily frustrate some. It took me about an hour and half to figure out by trial and error and I was able to get the device working on my Mac and PC's.
I wasn't able to get it to work as a router as I had connectivity problems and that would probably take another hour of trial and error but it did work out in the end as a wireless backup storage device for all computers.
I can easily say that this device would be good as a backup storage especially if you are a designer and have a lot of image files, a person who has a lot of documents or media on their harddrive. I recommend it for small offices and home offices because anyone on the network can retrieve data or documents quickly. I do wish that there was a way to assign personal accounts and passwords to difft. users than rather having to use the username/password for my router. So, for now, I can say that as a SOHO, especially for home office use, the device would definitely do its job.
I probably would hesitate to use it as a Time Machine backup because of its backup time inconsistency and if you have a lot of files to back up, it's probably best to have a direct connection rather than doing it via wireless. For Time Machine, I prefer to use a USB hub to connect to an external backup hard drive and that works perfectly and is much faster.
As mentioned, the device is sleek looking. How durable it is, I probably wouldn't want to experiment but I would say that its best to keep this device on a flat surface that is not near an edge where people can trip over the outlet wire or Ethernet cable and cause the device to fall.
But overall, I was able to get this device to work but it did take me awhile. It's not a user-friendly device and those who know how to setup hardware devices and do a lot of trial and error is best utilizing the device, not for beginners. And don't look to the instructions for help because it's not as straightforward (although how to reboot or reset was easy to do).
If you are looking for a central backup for your office or personal use that deals with smaller files such as documents, images, mp3 or videos, this device works and it's wireless! If you want to stream videos from the device wirelessly, then this device works as well. And if you can get it to work to use as an extension of your router, then that is a plus as well.
But if you are looking at it primarily for time machine (or an HD software) backup, backup for video editing, scratch drive or anything that requires instantaneous use of its storage, stick with an external harddrive.
LaCie Wireless Space 2 TB Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage 301940 Opinions
Excellent NAS & Router! Download entire User Manual from Lacie.com first! . I have the 1 TB model, and set it up as a NAS & wireless router. I simply scrapped my previous router & used the Lacie with the same wifi network name & settings I had on my previous router, which lacked b/g AND n wifi modes (have been reaching n speeds of 65 Mbps!). Forget what the others have said, I advise u to download the entire Users Manual PDF (about 10Mb) from Lacie.com to avoid annoying hassles, because the package only comes with the Quick Start guide for some reason. The actual Wireless Space User Manual is VERY easy to follow, and actually states that there are 5 different modes or configurations that u can set it up for (I chose to use it as a NAS & Router), and was set up in 15 minutes, using the NAS and wifi ID (SSID or your wifi network name) and settings that I chose for it. I'm no IT guy, merely an intermediate PC User at best, and networking this was no problem once I read the User Manual BEFORE my delivery arrived, so that I already knew which configuration and directions I wanted to use. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ THE MANUAL FIRST, not just the Quick Start giude that came with it, as the manual explicitly tells u when to install the devices software and then connect the ethernet cable from your original modem (provided by your ISP or Cable provider). This is where other reviewers of the Wireless Space must have made mistakes and ran into the configuration problems that they did. EVEN IF U ARE AN EXPERT, DO NOT IMMEDIATELY PLUG THE WIRELESS SPACE INTO UR PC AND THEN INSTALL THE SOFTWARE! Read the directions in the USER MANUAL for 1 of the 5 configuration sets you would like to set the NAS up for (for instance u CAN utilize your old router for wifi if u prefer & turn off the wifi capability of the Wireless Space and use it as a NAS only or DLNA streamer to extend and reinforce the strength and range of your original router). Once connected YOU ACTUALLY CAN SEE THE NAS under MY COMPUTER >NETWORKING on Windows PCs, then drag-and-drop your files from Windows onto the NAS in much faster speeds than the other reviewers mentioned (i.e. 700 mb movie files in 3-4 mins from PC to NAS and from the NAS to the PC- all networked PCs on ur home wifi network can find, view, and add/retrieve files this way). Also, all network users can access the NAS from a browser using [...] (The NAS's default IP interface address or http:// and whatever u decided to name ur NAS, for instance I named mine HomeMedia, so typing in [...] on any laptop or desktop connected to my home wifi network, immediately takes me to the NAS's login then user interface so that i can acces my files. Lastly, as DLNA streaming is becoming more popular between media devices in your home, I'm glad to verify thatthe LaCie Wireless Space acts as a perfect DLNA server and streams movies, pictures, and videos to all of the DLNA enabled laptops, desktops, cell phones (our Samsung Epic 4G phones have DLNA) and even our Sony 3D blu ray Surround System which streams media via DLNA to our 60" HDTV. I keep the NAS on the 2nd floor of or house with our desktop connected to one of its ethernet ports, and can still stream movies to my phone, laptop, or HDTVs downstairs, flawlessly (except when I enter the garage, the signal weakens because of the wall/infrastructure interference that all wifi, bluetooth, etc. users experience. So far I have almost 200 movies and thousands of songs and pictures on my Wireless Space, and I still have over 800+GB left, plus I'm writing this review from my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 via the secured wifi network in my home that the Wireless Space is providing while simultaneously acting as my NAS! This is a great buy from LaCie and Amazon!
Excellent NAS & Router! Download entire User Manual from Lacie.com first! . I have the 1 TB model, and set it up as a NAS & wireless router. I simply scrapped my previous router & used the Lacie with the same wifi network name & settings I had on my previous router, which lacked b/g AND n wifi modes (have been reaching n speeds of 65 Mbps!). Forget what the others have said, I advise u to download the entire Users Manual PDF (about 10Mb) from Lacie.com to avoid annoying hassles, because the package only comes with the Quick Start guide for some reason. The actual Wireless Space User Manual is VERY easy to follow, and actually states that there are 5 different modes or configurations that u can set it up for (I chose to use it as a NAS & Router), and was set up in 15 minutes, using the NAS and wifi ID (SSID or your wifi network name) and settings that I chose for it. I'm no IT guy, merely an intermediate PC User at best, and networking this was no problem once I read the User Manual BEFORE my delivery arrived, so that I already knew which configuration and directions I wanted to use. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ THE MANUAL FIRST, not just the Quick Start giude that came with it, as the manual explicitly tells u when to install the devices software and then connect the ethernet cable from your original modem (provided by your ISP or Cable provider). This is where other reviewers of the Wireless Space must have made mistakes and ran into the configuration problems that they did. EVEN IF U ARE AN EXPERT, DO NOT IMMEDIATELY PLUG THE WIRELESS SPACE INTO UR PC AND THEN INSTALL THE SOFTWARE! Read the directions in the USER MANUAL for 1 of the 5 configuration sets you would like to set the NAS up for (for instance u CAN utilize your old router for wifi if u prefer & turn off the wifi capability of the Wireless Space and use it as a NAS only or DLNA streamer to extend and reinforce the strength and range of your original router). Once connected YOU ACTUALLY CAN SEE THE NAS under MY COMPUTER >NETWORKING on Windows PCs, then drag-and-drop your files from Windows onto the NAS in much faster speeds than the other reviewers mentioned (i.e. 700 mb movie files in 3-4 mins from PC to NAS and from the NAS to the PC- all networked PCs on ur home wifi network can find, view, and add/retrieve files this way). Also, all network users can access the NAS from a browser using [...] (The NAS's default IP interface address or http:// and whatever u decided to name ur NAS, for instance I named mine HomeMedia, so typing in [...] on any laptop or desktop connected to my home wifi network, immediately takes me to the NAS's login then user interface so that i can acces my files. Lastly, as DLNA streaming is becoming more popular between media devices in your home, I'm glad to verify thatthe LaCie Wireless Space acts as a perfect DLNA server and streams movies, pictures, and videos to all of the DLNA enabled laptops, desktops, cell phones (our Samsung Epic 4G phones have DLNA) and even our Sony 3D blu ray Surround System which streams media via DLNA to our 60" HDTV. I keep the NAS on the 2nd floor of or house with our desktop connected to one of its ethernet ports, and can still stream movies to my phone, laptop, or HDTVs downstairs, flawlessly (except when I enter the garage, the signal weakens because of the wall/infrastructure interference that all wifi, bluetooth, etc. users experience. So far I have almost 200 movies and thousands of songs and pictures on my Wireless Space, and I still have over 800+GB left, plus I'm writing this review from my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 via the secured wifi network in my home that the Wireless Space is providing while simultaneously acting as my NAS! This is a great buy from LaCie and Amazon!
Worked as advertised but not a particularly user friendly setup . I am using this device as a backup device and a wi-fi extender. I am using this with a Mac Mini and Time Machine backup. The total set up time was about an hour and a half. Like other reviewers, I had a lot of trouble getting the network assistant to find the device. Somewhere between quitting all apps and restarting the LaCie, I was able to find the device. I also had some issues figuring out how to login but this might have been brain fog on my part (user name admin then password!) After that, set up went reasonably well-no other hiccups for me. I was able to pretty easily backup my system using Time Machine.
The device is working well for me. After the frustration of set-up, I am not having any other issues. The system is working as advertised as both a back up and wi-fi extender. All in all, I am reasonably happy. I will update this review as I continue to use the device but so far I am a happy camper.
The device is working well for me. After the frustration of set-up, I am not having any other issues. The system is working as advertised as both a back up and wi-fi extender. All in all, I am reasonably happy. I will update this review as I continue to use the device but so far I am a happy camper.
Works after awhile.... . I received this earlier in the week, and finally got around to getting it setup with my network. I merely wanted to use it as a network drive versus utilizing the wi-fi/router/switch features it offers. My setup entails a Qwest fiber connection. It's modem connects to my Ooma Hub, which then connects to an Apple Airport. I use the airport as the router, and, again, simply wanted to connect this Lacie device to be a network hard drive, as I didn't opt for the Time Capsule Apple offers. My experience, so far, hasn't been the best. For the "easy setup" that it should've been, it took me approximately 2 hours to get the thing finally working how I would've liked. It's not that the Wireless Space can't do what I'd like, it's the issue with it even being found.
My Wireless Space shipped with the firmware version 1.0.8. After initially following the instructions by plugging in the drive to my computer directly, and to one of it's LAN ports, I couldn't get then wireless space setup assistant to find the stupid thing. I had it hooked up as they wanted. I'd closed all applications, even restarted my Macbook, turned off my wireless connection (which I usually use), and it never found it. I kept hitting the "retry" button that the software presented. Make absolutely no difference. Finally, I just tried fiddling around with it. I plugged it in directly to my Airport, and installed the Lacie Network Assistant application that is included. It found the drive (don't ask me why the setup assistant didn't). At that point, I noticed I could update the drive to use the latest firmware 1.0.10, which I downloaded from the Lacie website. After having some trouble getting it to work via the network, I plugged the Lacie back directly into my computer. The Network Assistant was able to update the drive with that setup. After that, the setup assistant still refused to find the drive. I wasn't ever able to get the device's dashboard to load (even when trying it's own IP address or wirelessspace.local). It finally ended up begin recognized, and my Mac was able to locate it without issue. Don't ask me know it happened. With the combined updates, moving the ethernet cable between my computer/Airport, I was finally able to get it to work how I wanted.
With that being said, I think I'll be happy with the device. The setup was just a pain, and nothing like it should've been. If I'd ever been able to access the dashboard and tweak the settings myself, I think it would've been cake. Who knows..
My Macbook Pro was able to set it up as a time machine backup, which worked great. My Mac Mini (that I use for my media hub) is able to connect file too in order to pull media. Hopefully that will continue, and I'll be happy. I'll update this review as I use the device more.
In the end, just expect a long setup time. Otherwise (at least so far), I'm happy with the device.
My Wireless Space shipped with the firmware version 1.0.8. After initially following the instructions by plugging in the drive to my computer directly, and to one of it's LAN ports, I couldn't get then wireless space setup assistant to find the stupid thing. I had it hooked up as they wanted. I'd closed all applications, even restarted my Macbook, turned off my wireless connection (which I usually use), and it never found it. I kept hitting the "retry" button that the software presented. Make absolutely no difference. Finally, I just tried fiddling around with it. I plugged it in directly to my Airport, and installed the Lacie Network Assistant application that is included. It found the drive (don't ask me why the setup assistant didn't). At that point, I noticed I could update the drive to use the latest firmware 1.0.10, which I downloaded from the Lacie website. After having some trouble getting it to work via the network, I plugged the Lacie back directly into my computer. The Network Assistant was able to update the drive with that setup. After that, the setup assistant still refused to find the drive. I wasn't ever able to get the device's dashboard to load (even when trying it's own IP address or wirelessspace.local). It finally ended up begin recognized, and my Mac was able to locate it without issue. Don't ask me know it happened. With the combined updates, moving the ethernet cable between my computer/Airport, I was finally able to get it to work how I wanted.
With that being said, I think I'll be happy with the device. The setup was just a pain, and nothing like it should've been. If I'd ever been able to access the dashboard and tweak the settings myself, I think it would've been cake. Who knows..
My Macbook Pro was able to set it up as a time machine backup, which worked great. My Mac Mini (that I use for my media hub) is able to connect file too in order to pull media. Hopefully that will continue, and I'll be happy. I'll update this review as I use the device more.
In the end, just expect a long setup time. Otherwise (at least so far), I'm happy with the device.
Hold off Lion OSX users . No current drivers to enable iTunes functions and enjoy full functionality. Other than that My PC and Mac can see the drive and it did boost my wireless signal in back of house a little. Wireless assistant app also keeps crashing. Nice device but I cannot believe they were not Lion ready. No downloads, nothing.
Cons Review
Might be good if you want to use this as your router+hard drive . This product is not a bad concept. It would have been useful if the networking aspects of this device was more manageable and configurable.
First, I know more about computer networking than most people. But I couldn't make this device work within my existing home network because of some quirky flaws on the network management.
This device works in two modes: switch or router. I already have a wireless router that I am happy with. So I wanted to use this device as a switch+network hard drive. It almost worked.
This device probably works best if you use it BOTH as a primary router (not as a switch) and as a remote network hard drive. As a switch+hard drive, the software did not allow me to configure ANYTHING, not its subnet, not IP address, not DHCP settings, not broadcast settings etc. Its main flaw seems to be its inflexibility in the network settings.
The main problem was that this device kept fighting my router for its subnet, which can't be changed in my existing router. I kept getting "another device has same exact IP address in the network" warning on my Windows 7. This problem is highly unusual for a device in a "switch" mode.
So I tried various setting to turn that off, both in the software of this device and my router. I changed my computer's IP address using static IP. No dice. I even reserved the IP address of my computer in my router's DHCP. No dice. I looked at various ways (including using the device's software) to turn off this device's insatiable desire to hoard all IP address with subnet 192.168.1.XXX and it just won't stop trying to fetch my computer's IP address for itself. That was just very annoying.
After wasting about 2 hours, I finally decided to pull the plug on this device.
First, I know more about computer networking than most people. But I couldn't make this device work within my existing home network because of some quirky flaws on the network management.
This device works in two modes: switch or router. I already have a wireless router that I am happy with. So I wanted to use this device as a switch+network hard drive. It almost worked.
This device probably works best if you use it BOTH as a primary router (not as a switch) and as a remote network hard drive. As a switch+hard drive, the software did not allow me to configure ANYTHING, not its subnet, not IP address, not DHCP settings, not broadcast settings etc. Its main flaw seems to be its inflexibility in the network settings.
The main problem was that this device kept fighting my router for its subnet, which can't be changed in my existing router. I kept getting "another device has same exact IP address in the network" warning on my Windows 7. This problem is highly unusual for a device in a "switch" mode.
So I tried various setting to turn that off, both in the software of this device and my router. I changed my computer's IP address using static IP. No dice. I even reserved the IP address of my computer in my router's DHCP. No dice. I looked at various ways (including using the device's software) to turn off this device's insatiable desire to hoard all IP address with subnet 192.168.1.XXX and it just won't stop trying to fetch my computer's IP address for itself. That was just very annoying.
After wasting about 2 hours, I finally decided to pull the plug on this device.
Don't buy this NAS . I purchased this unit because of how it was advertised, as a wireless AP, Network switch and NAS storage all in one unit for a reasonable price. The problem is out of the box it didn't work. The wireless space configuration software does not recognize the unit and the instructions are poor. I finally got it to work after about 3 hours and backed up by computer to the NAS. I shut it down and restarted and it will not log me back in. There is very little support as you can't just call someone to help you. The website is no help and seems only to be there for sales. It is not ready for market,..Be warned, don't buy.....
Just a BAD Design . Network attached storage on a wireless router is the concept of LaCie's Wireless Space- good one. However, this device has inherent flaws and shouldn't be on the market- at least until the flaws are addressed. The flaws are too big to ignore. I had no problem setting up the router, other than repeated attempts with the "Network Assitant". This so-called assistant has problems that you can read about elsewhere. I'm a network engineer by trade but the storage device does not unmount volumes and leaves the artifacts within "My Computer" to aggravate and possibly damage my XP operating system. I used a usb port to connect another hard drive to LaCie's wireless network and found the wireless capability to work as advertised. I had looked forward to a simple file transfer system but the device's mandatory software had taken simplicity away. There's nothing simple about the interface, which provides no information about why it malfunctions. I read the PC Magazine review on the product and found that it had the same issues as mine: [...]
I never took the plastic coating off to "enjoy" the stylization look that is supposed to make you happy. Nothing to enjoy- get a brick and paint it black and stare at it- you'll be happy you didn't purchase the LaCie instead. This thing isn't what it's cracked up to be. If someone does come up with a router/ NAS that works easily- without the inherent problems of the LaCie Wireless Space, then I'll buy it. Support doesn't recognize the flaws yet and will suggest you exchange the unit. Don't bother. All of them seem to have the same problems as mine, judging from the reviews. This was my first LaCie purchase because I had been told that the company made good products. Innovative products should be tested before they are offered for sale. Is there another company who makes the nas/ router? I'm interested. I would try the LaCie again too if the firmware updated to where the device was workable.
I never took the plastic coating off to "enjoy" the stylization look that is supposed to make you happy. Nothing to enjoy- get a brick and paint it black and stare at it- you'll be happy you didn't purchase the LaCie instead. This thing isn't what it's cracked up to be. If someone does come up with a router/ NAS that works easily- without the inherent problems of the LaCie Wireless Space, then I'll buy it. Support doesn't recognize the flaws yet and will suggest you exchange the unit. Don't bother. All of them seem to have the same problems as mine, judging from the reviews. This was my first LaCie purchase because I had been told that the company made good products. Innovative products should be tested before they are offered for sale. Is there another company who makes the nas/ router? I'm interested. I would try the LaCie again too if the firmware updated to where the device was workable.
Just useless . I bought this around a year ago. I'm an experienced IT user and the setup was just a nightmare, even for me.
Over the last year I've been in touch with LaCie on numerous occasions regarding flaws in the product. It often won't connect, so TimeMachine can't back-up. Sometimes even when connected, TimeMachine can't find it.
I was told by LaCie to do a full factory restore (loosing all data) and do an upgrade. I've finally done this and it has little effect.
I tried using the Intego Backup assistant instead of TimeMachine, but oddly enough it says that it is only compatible with LaCie discs and I should upgrade to the Pro version if I want to use the volume!
So the bundled software is as useless as the drive. Avoid if you have any sense!
Over the last year I've been in touch with LaCie on numerous occasions regarding flaws in the product. It often won't connect, so TimeMachine can't back-up. Sometimes even when connected, TimeMachine can't find it.
I was told by LaCie to do a full factory restore (loosing all data) and do an upgrade. I've finally done this and it has little effect.
I tried using the Intego Backup assistant instead of TimeMachine, but oddly enough it says that it is only compatible with LaCie discs and I should upgrade to the Pro version if I want to use the volume!
So the bundled software is as useless as the drive. Avoid if you have any sense!
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Feature LaCie Wireless Space 2 TB Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage 301940
- Back up your files wirelessly
- Use as a router, access point, or Ethernet/Wi-Fi extender
- UPnP, DLNA, and iTunes compatible
- Time Machine compatible
- Designed by Neil Poulton
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Product Details
EAN : 0093053811365UPC : 093053811365
MPN : 301940
Brand : LaCie
Color : Black
Weight : 4 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD-ROM
Manufacturer : Lacie
Model : 301940
Operating System : N/A
Publisher : Lacie
Size : 2 TB
SKU : 0093053811365MCR
Studio : Lacie
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