Linksys EFG80 User Manual
Instant GigaDriveTMSeries
EtherFast
®
Network
Attached Storage
with80 GB Hard Drive + PrintServe r
User Guide
Use this guide to install: EFG80
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant EtherFast™ EtherFast®Instant GigaDrive™ will be
free from physical defects in material and workmanship for twq years from the date of
purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specification section of this User
Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer
Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR
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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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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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Instant GigaDriveTMSeries EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive
Chapter 1: Introduction
Insert 80 GB of storage space into your network with the Instant GigaDrive™
from Linksys. Compact and powerful, this Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
device adds 80 GB of storage to your network without adding the cost, space,
and maintenance hassles of a typical file ser ver.
The Instant GigaDrive™ provides solid data transfer for multiple client connections. It is also equipped with a built-in Print Server for the quick and inexpensive addition of a network printer and an extra drive bay so you can add an
additional drive as your network needs demand.
The Instant GigaDrive's 10/100 port will automatically adjust to your network's
speed. Equipped with a self-repairing feature, the Instant Gigadrive’s comprehensive, web-based conf iguration offers a wide array of management options.
The Instant GigaDrive™ also functions as a stand-alone DHCP server for easy
installation.
• Built-in Print Server Allows Addition of a Network Printer
• Automatically Adjusts to 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet Speeds
• Web-based Conf iguration Interface Accessible From Networked PCs
• Acts as a Stand-Alone DHCP Server for Your Network
• Setup Wizard Program Allows for Speedy Configuration
• Built-in Pentium-Class Processor
• Automatically Maintains Itself to Provide File System Integrity
• Designate Access to Shared Data By Groups or Individual Users
• Small, Compact Footprint Makes Portability Easy
• Adds 80 GB to your Network with the Capabilities to Expand up to 240 GB .
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
Minimum Requirements 2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Instant GigaDriveTM3
The Instant GigaDriveTMRear Panel 3
The Instant GigaDriveTMFront Panel 4
Beeper Codes 6
Chapter 3: Installing the Instant GigaDrive
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Overview 7
Step-by-step Hardware Installation 7
Chapter 4: Using the Instant GigaDrive’s
Setup Wizard 9
Chapter 5: Using the Instant GigaDrive’s
Web-Based Utility 17
User Password Tab 18
Administration Tab - LAN 19
Administration Tab - System 21
Administration Tab - Users 22
Administration Tab - Status Information 25
Administration Tab - Group 28
Administration T ab -Shares 29
Administration Tab - Backup 30
Administration Tab - Disk 31
Administration Tab - Upgrade 33
Home Tab - User Log In 34
Home Tab - Disk 1 35
Appendix 1: Troubleshooting 36
Appendix 2: Specifications 38
Environmental 38
Appendix 3: Contact Information 39
The Linksys Instant GigaDriveTMSeries EtherFast
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Network Attached Storage Return Policy 39
Linksys highly recommends that you regularly back up
the files that are on the Instant GigaDrive™ . Linksys is not
responsible for any data loss, nor will Linksys perform any
recovery on lost data or files.
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The Linksys Instant GigaDrive™ Series
EtherFast® Network Attached Storage
Features
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know
the Instant GigaDrive™
All of the Instant
GigaDrive’s connectors and switches are
on the rear panel, as
shown in Figure 2-1.
Power Switch The Power switch is a spring-loaded soft switch that powers
the Instant GigaDrive™ on and off. If the Instant GigaDrive™
is not powered on, pressing the Powe r switch will start the
Instant GigaDrive’s start-up process. Pressing the Power
switch while the Instant GigaDrive™ is turned on will begin
it’s internal shut-down process. The Instant GigaDri
ve™ must
be powered off this way, or through its internal shutdown
process that is located in the web configuration.
Powe r Po rt The Power Input port is where the power cord plugs in.
Never remove the power cord while the Instant Gigadrive™
is turned on.
Printer Port You can also add a printer to your network through the
Instant GigaDrive’s Printer port. You attach a printer using
DB-25 printer cable.
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The Instant GigaDrive’s Rear Panel
Figure 2-1
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The following items should be included in the Instant GigaDrive’s packaging.
If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your Linksys dealer for replacements.
• One Linksys Instant GigaDrive™
• One Power Cord
• One Ethernet Network Cable
• One Setup Wizard CD-ROM
• One User Guide
• One Quick Installation and Registration Card
• Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Millennium, or XP
• 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet network
• TCP/IP protocol installed
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Minimum Requirements
Package Contents
DDiissccllaaiimmeerr
: Linksys highly recommends that you regularly back up the files
that are on the Instant GigaDrive™ . Linksys is not responsible for any data
loss, nor will Linksys perform any recovery on lost data or files.
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LAN Green. Flashes when data is transmitted or received via the
network.
Disk Green. Flashes when the Instant GigaDrive’s hard drive is
being accessed. It stays on during the self-test.
Disk Full Green. This LED will appear solid when the Instant
Gigadrive™ has reached its maximum storage capacity.
Backup Green.When the Instant Gigadrive’s backup utility is active,
this LED will flash.
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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 Instant GigaDrive™ will beep once
to indicate that the default IP Address (192.168.1.77, with a
Network Mask of 255.255.255.0) has been provided. This
function will also clear the Instant GigaDrive’s administrative passwords.
Uplink Button This button toggles the Instant GigaDrive’s Ethernet
Connector between an Uplink setting and a standard setting.
If the Instant GigaDrive™ is connected directly to a PC without a hub, then this button should be pressed in. If connecting
to a hub or switch, this button should not be pressed in. If it
is, press it once to release it.
LAN Port Use this port to connect the Instant GigaDrive™ to your
10BaseT or 100BaseTX hub.
100 LED This LED will glow amber if the 10/100BaseTX connector is
using 100BaseTX.
10 LED This LED will glow green if the 10/100BaseTX connector is
using 10BaseT.
The Instant GigaDrive’s front panel, shown in Figure 2-2, displays the following LEDs.
Drive LEDs Each disk drive has a green LED that flashes when the drive is
active. The LED is located next to the lock on each of the drive
trays.
Ready Green. 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 also blink during a firmware upgrade.
Error Amber. If this light is flashing, then there is a hardware error.
It will also flash during the power-on self test or a f irmware
upgrade. Once the self-test or upgrade are completed, it will
turn off.
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Figure 2-2
The Instant GigaDrive’s Front Panel
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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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Chapter 3: Installing the Instant
GigaDrive™
This chapter instructs you on how to physically connect the Instant
GigaDrive™ to your network. This chapter also covers the hook-up of a printer on the Instant GigaDrive’s print server port. Please note, however, that the
Instant GigaDrive™ will perform equally w ell as a storage de vice with or without an attached printer. If you aren’t interested in taking advantage of the
Instant GigaDrive’s print server function, skip any steps that deal with printer
installation. The Instant GigaDri v e’s installation process will work fine without
them.
1. Determine if the Instant GigaDrive™ will be installed onto a network or
directly to a PC. If connecting the Instant GigaDrive™ to a network device,
the Uplink button located on the Instant GigaDrive’s rear pane should not
be pressed. If connecting directly to a PC, the Uplink button should not be
pressed in. If it is, press it once to release it.
2. Connect the network cable that came with the Instant GigaDrive™ to the
LAN port. Connect the other end of the cable to your hub, switch, or PC.
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 cord into the Instant
GigaDrive’s Power port that is located on the rear panel. Connect the power
cord to a power outlet.
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Overview
NNoottee
: Make sure the TCP/IP protocol has been configured on your network
PCs before installing the Instant GigaDrive™.
Step-by-step Hardware Installation
Beeper Codes
Etherfast Network Attached Storage
Chapter 4:Using the Instant
GigaDrive’s Setup Wizard
Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to configure
your Instant GigaDrive so that it is accessib le to the users on your network. You
will have to runl the Instant GigaDrive’s Setup Wizrd on your PC to access the
GigaDrive’s Quick Setup feature. To run the Setup Wizard on your Windows
98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP PC, follow the instructions below.
1. Inser t the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
2. An autorun menu should appear a few seconds after you insert the CD into
your CD-ROM drive. If the autorun menu does not appear after a minute,
click the Start button, select Run, type D:\SetupWizard.exe (where D is
the letter of your CD-ROM drive) into the Open window and press Enter.
The autorun menu appears as shown in Figure 4-1.
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5. Power on. Locate the Instant GigaDrive’s power switch on the rear panel.
Press it once to power on the Instant GigaDrive™. Then, power on the network printer, if you attached one to the Instant Gigadrive™.
6. Now that its power is on, the Instant GigaDrive’s boot process will begin.
The Instant GigaDrive™ will run a brief self-test (two or three seconds)
prior to actually booting up. During the Self-Check, most of the
GigaDrive’s LEDs will be lit up or flashing. This should take a few minutes. The initial bootup, will take a bit longer, as well as any bootup following an improper shutdown.
7. When most of the LEDs turn off, leaving only the Ready LED lit up (and
not blinking), the GigaDrive’s boot up is complete. If the Error LED is
flashing, or if the GigaDrive repeatedly beeps, there is a hardware problem.
Review the Beeper Codes section in Chapter Two for possible solutions.
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Figure 4-1