Linksys EFG40 Owner's Manual

Instant EtherFast®Series

EtherFast 10/100

Instant GigaDrive

Use this Guide to install these Linksys products:

• 10/100 Instant GigaDrive - 20 Gigabytes (EFG20)

• 10/100 Instant GigaDrive - 40 Gigabytes (EFG40)

User Guide

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive is free from physical

defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two years from the date of pur-

chase. If the product proves defective during this two year warranty period, call Linksys

Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair

or replacement only. Linksys does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR

PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BAR CODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON

HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and complies with the specification for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-

tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-

lation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or device

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive

Introduction

The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive

Congratulations on the purchase of your new EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive from Linksys. The Instant GigaDrive adds 20 or 40 Gigabytes of storage space onto your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fledged file ser ver. The Instant GigaDrive provides solid data transfer performance for multiple client connections. It is also equipped with a built-in PrintServer for the quick and economical addition of a network printer. Plus, you can add as many Instant GigaDrives to your network as you like.

The EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive automatically toggles between 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds. Its comprehensive utility software—conveniently accessed from your web browser—offers a wide array of management options. The Instant GigaDrive can also function as a stand-alone DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ser ver or client for easy installation. The EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive can do just about anything a standard PC can do on a network at a fraction of the size, a fraction of the hassle, and a fraction of the cost.

Features

• Adds 20 or 40 Gigabytes of external hard disk space to your network

• Built-in Print Ser ver allows addition of a network printer

• Automatically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet speed

• Web-based Interface for Conf iguration and Diagnostics is accessible from

any PC on the network

• Can act as a stand-alone DHCP ser ver or client

• Divert traffic from your primary f ile ser ver to increase network productivity

• Utility program allows for speedy conf iguration

• Built-in Pentium-grade CPU

• Automatically maintains itself to provide f ile system integrity

• The LAN Administrator can limit the amount of available disk space

• Access to shared data can be set by groups or individual users

• Small footprint minimizes space usage and ease of por tability

• Additional Instant GigaDrives can be added to the network any time

• Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)-Client supported

• Can be set for any time zone

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Package Contents & System Requirements 2

Getting to Know Your Instant GigaDrive 3

Rear Panel 3 Front Panel 5 Beeper Codes 6

Basic Installation & Setup 7

Connecting Everything Together & Booting Up 7 Configuring Your Instant GigaDrive 9 Quick Setup with the Instant GigaDrive Utility 10

Administration 14

The Web-based Administrative Interface 15 The Administrative Menu — Configuration 16 The Administrative Menu — Storage Management 18 Managing Shares, Groups and Users 19 Nested Shares 21 Common Administrative Tasks 22

Windows Client Setup 24

Introduction 24 TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95 &98 24 TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 29 Using the Instant GigaDrive’s Print Server 34

Troubleshooting 36 Appendix 38

Specifications 38 Environmental Specifications 38 Customer Support 39 The 10/100 Instant GigaDrive’s Return Policy 39

Linksys highly recommends that you back up the files on your Instant GigaDrive on a regular basis. In no instance will Linksys be responsible for any data loss, nor will Linksys perform any recovery on lost data or files.

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Getting to Know the Instant GigaDrive

Rear Panel

(picture for model EFG20 only)

All of the GigaDrive’s connectors and switches are on the rear panel, as seen below.

Power Switch The Power switch is a spring-loaded soft switch

which powers the GigaDrive on and off. If the GigaDrive is not powered on, pressing the power switch will initiate the GigaDrive’s start-up process. Pressing the Power switch while the GigaDrive is turned on will begin the GigaDrive’s internal shut-down process. The Instant GigaDrive must be powered off this way, or through its internal shutdown process.

Power Input The Power Input port is where the power adapter

plugs in. Never remove or cut off the power supply while the Instant Gigadrive is turned on.

Printer Port You can also add a printer to your network through

the Instant GigaDrive’s Printer por t.

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Instant Gigadrive Package Contents: 20 or 40 GBs

The following items should be included in the Instant GigaDrive packaging. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your Linksys dealer for replacements.

• One Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive

• One AC Power Adapter and Power Cord

• One Driver CD-ROM, containing this User Guide and

GigaDrive Drivers for Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and Millennium

• One User Guide and Registration Card

• Four Gigadrive Stands

System Requirements

• Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, or Millennium

• 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ether net network

• TCP/IP protocol enabled

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: Linksys highly recommends that you back up the files on your Instant GigaDrive on a regular basis. In no instance will Linksys be responsible for any data loss, nor will Linksys perform any recovery on lost data or files.

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Front Panel

The Instant GigaDrive’s front panel shown below displays the majority of the drive’s status lights.

System Green- Normally on

If this light shines a steady green, then the Instant GigaDrive is working properly. It blinks during Startup or Shutdown, and turns off after the shutdown is completed. It will blink during a software upgrade.

Status Amber - Normally off

If this light is turned on, then there is a hardware error. It will also be on during the power-on self test. Once the self-test is completed, it should turn off. It will blink during a software upgrade.

HD Green

Flashes when the GigaDrive’s hard drive is being accessed. Stays on during the self-test.

LAN Green

Flashes when data is transmitted or received via the network.

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Reset Button If the Instant GigaDrive’s IP Address or password

is lost, press and hold this button down for three seconds, then release this button. The GigaDrive will beep once to indicate that a new IP Address (192.168.0.2, with a Network Mask of

255.255.255.0) has been provided. This function will also clear the GigaDrive’s administrative passwords.

Uplink Button This button toggles the GigaDrive’s Ethernet

Connector between an Uplink setting and a standard setting. If the GigaDrive is connected directly to a PC without a hub, then this button should be up. If connecting to a hub or switch, press this button.

10/100BaseTX Connector Use this port to connect the Instant GigaDrive to

your 10BaseT or 100BaseTX hub.

100BaseTX LED This LED will glow red if the 10/100BaseTX con-

nector is using 100BaseTX.

10BaseT LED This LED will glow green if the 10/100BaseTX

connector is using 10BaseT.

Basic Installation & Setup

Overview

The following section instructs you on how to physically connect the Instant GigaDrive to the network, and how to configure the Instant GigaDrive for basic operation in your Windows environment. Everything you need to do to get your Instant GigaDrive up and running is covered here.

This section also covers the hook-up of a printer on the GigaDrive’s printer server port. Please note, however, that the GigaDrive will perform equally well as a storage device with or without an attached printer. If you aren’t interested in taking advantage of the Instant GigaDrive’s printer server function, skip any steps that deal with printer installation. The GigaDrive’s installation process will work fine without them.

Connecting Everything Together and Booting Up

Requirements

Your system must meet the following requirements before you begin the Instant Gigadrive’s installation.

• TCP/IP protocol enabled on the network

• If connecting to a network, an available port on a hub or switch

• If connecting to a PC, an installed and available Ethernet or Fast Ethernet

port

• Inter net Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.04 or higher

• CD-ROM drive, or access to a network PC with a CD-ROM drive

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NEVER shut down the Instant GigaDrive by cutting off its power supply. Always use either the power button or the Shut Down feature in the GigaDrive’s Utility.

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: If you are a network administrator, please follow these Basic Installation & Setup steps, then proceed to the Administration section on page 14, which gives you the full available range of administrator options.

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IP Yellow

If this light it turned on, the GigaDrive is acting as a DHCP client and receiving an IP address from a DHCP server on the network. If this LED is flashing, no DHCP server responded to the client request.

HD Usage This series of LEDs runs from green to red to

show what percentage of the GigaDrive’s hard drive is full.

Beeper Codes

The Instant GigaDrive has an internal beeper that beeps to indicate certain events.

1 Beep Signals that the Reset button or Power switch has

been pressed.

2 Beeps Repeated every 5 seconds for 1 minute. Signals

that the GigaDrive is configured as a DHCP client, but no DHCP Server responded to the DHCP client request.

3 Beeps Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. Signals

that the GigaDrive’s hard disk usage exceeds 98% capacity.

5 Beeps Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. Signals

that the GigaDrive is overheating. An automatic shutdown will be performed 3 minutes after the 1st beep.

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8. When most of the LEDs turn off, leaving only the System LED lit up (and not blinking), the GigaDrive’s boot up is complete. If the Status LED stays on, or if the GigaDrive repeatedly beeps, there is a hardware problem. Consult this user guide’s entry on the GigaDrive’s beeper codes (page 6) for possible solutions.

Configuring Your Instant GigaDrive

Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to conf igure your Instant GigaDrive so that it is accessible to the users on your system. You will have to install the Instant GigaDrive Utility on your PC to access the GigaDrive’s Quick Setup feature. Make sure that TCP/IP is installed and configured. See the appropriate section under Windows Client Setup for more information

Instant GigaDrive Utility Installation

The Instant GigaDrive Utility is a simple piece of software which assists in the quick and easy setup of your GigaDrive, and helps to keep up on the GigaDrive’s status and settings. To install the Utility to your Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, or Millennium system, follow the instructions below.

1. Insert the CD-ROM. A Driver CD-ROM comes with your Instant GigaDrive packaging. Insert the CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.

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Hardware Installation

If the conditions on the previous page are met, follow the steps below to install your Instant GigaDrive.

1. Connect the network cable to the Instant GigaDrive. Locate the network cable that came with your Instant GigaDrive. Plug it into the RJ-45 port on the GigaDrive’s rear panel.

2. Connect the Instant GigaDrive to your hub, switch, or PC. If you plan to connect the GigaDrive to the network through a hub or switch, make sure that the Uplink button on the rear panel of the GigaDrive is up, then plug the other end of the network cable into one of the ports on your hub or switch. If you want to connect the GigaDrive directly to a PC, make sure that the uplink button is in the down position, and connect the network cable directly into the PC’s network card.

3. Connect a printer to the Instant GigaDrive. Connect a standard printer cable to the GigaDrive’s rear-panel printer port. Connect the other end of the cable to your printer.

4. Connect the power supply. Plug the supplied power adapter into the GigaDrive’s Power Input port, located on the GigaDrive’s rear panel. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet.

5. Power on. Locate the GigaDrive’s power switch on the upper left of the GigaDrive’s rear panel. Press it once to power on the GigaDrive. Power on the network printer, if you attached one to the Gigadrive.

6. Now that its power is on, the GigaDrive’s boot process will begin. The GigaDrive will run a brief self-test (2 or 3 seconds) prior to actually booting up. During the Self-Check, most of the GigaDrive’s LEDs will be lit up or flashing.

7. When the self-test is complete, most of the LEDs will turn off. The System LED will blink continuously, and the LAN LED will blink occassionally. This means that the GigaDrive is in the actual process of booting up. Bootup should take approximately 1-3 minutes. The initial bootup, will take a bit longer, as well as any bootup following an improper shutdown.

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After an improper shutdown or a time period where a SelfCheck was not done in a long time, it may take the Gigadrive up to 30 minutes to boot up.

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