Linksys EFVCD20 User Manual

EtherFast®Series

Instant GigaCD

Ser ver

Use this guide to install: EFVCD20

User Guide

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Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. FCC STATEMENT

This EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 008

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Introduction

The Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Ser ver

With 20 gigabytes of storage space, the Instant GigaCD Server can save valuable time and space by sharing your favorite CD-ROMs. Faster and less cumbersome than a standard CD-ROM jukebox, the Instant GigaCD Ser ver allows your CD-ROM data to become simultaneously available to multiple network users. Upload frequently-used CDs, graphic storage CDs, standard audio CDs, games, or any other high-demand CD and avoid having to locate it or swap it out with a co-worker.

You don’t have a CD-ROM drive installed on your network PC? No problem. Just access the Instant GigaCD Ser ver and use the CD data there. Configurable from your web browser and accessible from your Network Neighborhood, the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server saves time, money and valuable workstation space.

Features

• Shared Access to CD-ROM Titles Through Your Network

• Run CD-ROM Applications Without an Actual CD-ROM Drive

• Sits On Your Network Like a Regular Computer

• Stores Up to 30 Full-length CD-ROMs

• Self-Maintenance Feature Preserves Data Integrity and Accuracy

• Supports All Audio CD Formats

• Remote Device Monitoring and Shut-Down Features

• Allows Updating of the Firmware from Any PCs on the Network

• Can Act as a DHCP Server or Client

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2

Getting to Know the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Ser ver 3

The Instant GigaCD Ser ver’s Rear Panel 3 The Instant GigaCD Server’s Front Panel 4 The Buzzer 6

Connecting The EtherFast Instant GigaCD Ser ver to Your Network 7

Installing Your Instant GigaCD Ser ver 7 Installing and Configuring the Setup Software 7

Using The EtherFast Instant GigaCD Ser ver 11

Server Administration 11 Passw ord 12 System 12 Network 16 Utility 19 Status 21

Managing Your CD Images 24

Overview 24 Creating an Image File 24 Locating an Image File 25

Windows Client Setup 26

Overview 26 TCP/IP setup 26

Troubleshooting 28

Appendix 30

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Getting to Know the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server

The Instant GigaCD Ser ver’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Server is where all of the Servers connections are made.

Power Switch The power switch is a spring-loaded soft

switch for turning the power to the Server on and off. If the Server is not powered on, pressing the power switch will initiate the Server’s startup process. Pressing the power switch while the Server is turned on will begin the Server’s internal shut-down process.

Powe r Port The Power Port is where you will connect the

included AC Pow er cord.

10/100BaseTX Port Use this port to connect the Server to Your

Network.

100BaseTX LED (amber) This will illuminate when a successful

100BaseTX connection is made to Your Network through the 10/100BaseTX port.

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Package Contents

• Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server

• UTP Network Cable

• Power Cord

• Setup CD-ROM

• User Guide and Registration Card

System Requirements

• One PC with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card

• TCP/IP network protocol for each PC

• Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, or compatible browser, versions 4.0 or later.

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Copy Button

This button is pressed to copy a CD to the hard disk, thus creating a virtual CD image. While copying, you may experience difficulty using the Ser ver’s other features and should wait until the Server has completed copying the image.

Copied CD images will be saved to the default AutoCab folder. You can change this folder in the Manager Utility, under the Configuration/System menu option.

Pressing the Copy button while copying an image will cancel the copying procedure.

The LAN Indicators

Ready Green. This will blink during Startup and Shutdown and turn off

once completed. During a software upgrade, both the Ready and Error LEDs will blink.

Error Amber. This LED with blink during Startup. However, if it

remains on, there is a hardware error. During a software upgrade, both the Ready and Error LEDs will blink.

LAN Green. While data is being sent or received over your network,

this LED will flash.

Disk Green. This LED will flash whenever the hard drive is accessed.

Disk Full Green. This LED will normally be off. It will begin to blink to

indicate that the hard drive is 98% full and remain on to indicate that the hard drive is completely full.

Copy Error Amber. This LED will nor mally be off. Should an error occur

during the image copying procedure, this LED will remain on until the CD is ejected.

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10BaseT LED (green) This will illuminate when a successful

10BaseT connection is made to Your Network through the 10/100BaseTX port.

Reset IP/Password Button If the Instant GigaCD Ser ver’s IP Address or

password is lost, press and release this button. The Server 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 GigaCD’s passwords and rights.

Uplink Button If the Server is going to be connected directly

to a PC, make sure this button is pushed in. If, however, the Server is going to be connected to a network (normal operation), this button should not be pushed in.

The Instant GigaCD Ser ver’s Front Panel

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Connecting The EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server to Your Network

1. Connect a Network Cable from the RJ-45 port in the back of the Ser ver

to your Hub or Switch to which the Server will be connected. The Server will auto-sense a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX connection at full or half duplex.

2. Connect your power with the supplied power cable.

3. Power on the Instant GigaCD Ser ver.

4. Check the Startup process.

During Startup, the Ready, Error, Disk Full, and Copy Error LED’s will blink or stay on for a few seconds. If the Error LED remains lit, there is a hardware problem. More information on the LEDs can be found on page 5.

The Hardware Installation is complete.

1. Insert the Setup CD-Rom into the CD drive on your PC. The Setup program should start automatically. If it doesn’t, select SETUP.EXE on your CD drive.

2. Select the Administrator installation option and follow the prompts to install the Instant GigaCD Manager Utility.

3. Start the Instant GigaCD Manager Utility.

Installing Your Instant GigaCD Server

Installing and Configuring the Setup Software

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You may hear the following beeps emit from the Server for the following reasons:

If you hear one beep, this means that the Reset IP/Password Button or Power Switch has been pressed.

If you hear two beeps, repeated every five seconds for one minute, this means that the Server is a DHCP client but no DHCP Server responded to the DHCP client request.

If you hear three beeps, repeated every 15 seconds for three minutes, this means the Server’s Hard Disk is more than 98% full.

If you hear five beeps, repeated every 15 seconds for three minutes, this means the Server is overheating. The Ser ver will automatically shut down three minutes after the first beep.

The Buzzer

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