Simple Storage Network Mod FAQ
12 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I start a storage network?
Place a 
Storage Network Root and connect it to a 
Storage Inventory using 
Network Cable. The Storage Inventory holds your items, and the Root acts as the network's central point.
Storage Network Root and connect it to a Storage Inventory using Network Cable. The Storage Inventory holds your items, and the Root acts as the network's central point.How do I connect blocks to the network?
Use Network Cable to link the Storage Network Root, Storage Inventory, and other network blocks together. Cables must form a continuous connection between blocks.
Network Cable to link the Storage Network Root, Storage Inventory, and other network blocks together. Cables must form a continuous connection between blocks.How do I request items from the network?
Place a 
Storage Request Table and connect it to the network with Network Cable. Open it to search and pull items stored in connected Storage Inventories.
Storage Request Table and connect it to the network with Network Cable. Open it to search and pull items stored in connected Storage Inventories.What does the Controller do?
The Controller is a network block that can be connected via Network Cable. It serves as an additional network component alongside the Storage Network Root.
Network Cable. It serves as an additional network component alongside the Storage Network Root.How do I import items into the network automatically?
Use an 
Import Cable connected to the network and pointing at an inventory. It pulls items from that inventory into the network's storage.
Import Cable connected to the network and pointing at an inventory. It pulls items from that inventory into the network's storage.How do I export items out of the network?
Use an 
Export Cable connected to the network and pointing at a target inventory. It pushes items from network storage into that inventory.
Export Cable connected to the network and pointing at a target inventory. It pushes items from network storage into that inventory.What is a 
Filtered Import Cable for?
It works like an Import Cable but only pulls items matching its filter. Use it to control which items enter the network from a connected inventory.
Import Cable but only pulls items matching its filter. Use it to control which items enter the network from a connected inventory.How do I craft items directly from network storage?
Use a 
Crafting Remote or 
Expanded Remote connected to the network. These let you craft using items stored in the network without removing them first.
Crafting Remote or Expanded Remote connected to the network. These let you craft using items stored in the network without removing them first.What do the Speed, Stack, and Operation Upgrades do?
These are upgrades applied to network components to modify their behavior. 
Speed Upgrade affects processing rate, 
Stack Upgrade affects stack handling, and 
Operation Upgrade affects operations performed.
Speed Upgrade affects processing rate, Stack Upgrade affects stack handling, and Operation Upgrade affects operations performed.What is the 
Network Storage Cradle used for?
The Network Storage Cradle is a network block connected via Network Cable. It acts as a storage-related component within the network.
Network Storage Cradle is a network block connected via Network Cable. It acts as a storage-related component within the network.How do I remotely access my network?
Use a 
Storage Remote, Crafting Remote, Expanded Remote, or one of the Network Collector/Picker/Builder Remotes. These items let you interact with the network from a distance.
Storage Remote, Crafting Remote, Expanded Remote, or one of the Network Collector/Picker/Builder Remotes. These items let you interact with the network from a distance.What is the Network Guide Book?
The Network Guide Book is an item crafted via a shaped recipe. It provides in-game documentation for the mod's blocks and items.