LaCie Network Space Max 2TB review

There’s also a basic remote access feature so you can read files stored on the Max over the internet using a web browser. The spartan web interface lacks the ability to upload files, though. At least configuration is relatively straightforward, with DynamicDNS and UPnP port forwarding options. A setup wizard would have been even better.

Whether configured as RAID 0 or 1, the Max was fairly quick at transferring files in our tests; it’s not the fastest NAS we’ve seen, but nor is it the slowest. Unusually, it’s also possible to connect the Max to a PC directly over USB, but you can’t use this to quickly copy large batches of files since you have to set a separate USB partition from your shared network files.

We really wanted to like the Network Space Max with its simple administration, easy upgradeability and reasonably quick performance. The shabby state of its extra features means it’s not for everyone though.