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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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EtherFast
Network Attached Storage
120GB with PrintServer
User Guide
WIRED
Model No.
EFG120
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Storage 4 The Back Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 The Beeper Codes 6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Network Attached Storage 7 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage 8 Overview 8 Setup Wizard 8 Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Network Attached Storage 22
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix B: Installing a Second Hard Drive 39 Appendix C: Setting Up the Built-in PrintServer 43 Appendix D: Windows Help 48 Appendix E: Glossary 49 Appendix F: Specifications 51 Appendix G: Warranty Information 52 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 53 Appendix I: Contact Information 54
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 Figure 3-2: Connect the Power Adapter 7 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 8 Figure 4-2: Select the Network Attached Storage 8 Figure 4-3: IP Settings Screen 9 Figure 4-4: Fixed IP Address Screen 9 Figure 4-5: DHCP Server Settings Screen 10 Figure 4-6: Time and Date Settings Screen 10 Figure 4-7: Review Settings Scr
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Figure 4-25: Copy Files Screen 19 Figure 4-26: Install Summary Screen 19 Figure 4-27: Registration Screen 20 Figure 4-28: Registration Completed Screen 20 Figure 4-29: Desktop Icon 20 Figure 4-30: Special Offer Screen 20 Figure 4-31: Information Screen 21 Figure 4-32: Purchase Software Screen 21 Figure 5-1: Accessing the Web Utility 22 Figure 5-2: WEB Management Home Page 22 Figure 5-3: Home Tab - User Log in (Private Data) 23 Figure 5-
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Figure B-4: Insert Screw through Left Side of Tray 40 Figure B-5: Insert Screw through Right Side of Tray 41 Figure B-6: Access the Web-based Utility 41 Figure B-7: Format Disk 2 42 Figure C-1: Click Start Button 43 Figure C-2: Double-Click Printers Folder 43 Figure C-3: Double-Click Add Printer Icon 44 Figure C-4: Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard Screen 44 Figure C-5: Local or Network Printer Screen 45 Figure C-6: Locate Your Printer
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) from Linksys. Now you can quickly and easily add 120 gigabytes of storage space onto your network. This stand-alone network appliance features two hard drive bays—one with a 120GB drive in it, and the other available so you can add an additional up to 120GB IDE hard drive as your storage needs grow. Installation of t
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Network Attached Storage. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Network Attached Storage’s applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Storage This chapter describes the Network Attached Storage’s physical features. Chapter 3: Connecting the Network Attached Storage This chapter shows you how
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Network Attached Storage’s regulatory information. Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What’s in this User Guide?
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Storage The Back Panel The Network Attached Storage’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel. Figure 2-1: Back Panel LAN Port This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to an Ethernet network device, such as a switch or router. (You can also connect the Network Attached Storage directly to a computer.) PRINTER Port The PRINTER port connects to a printer using a parallel ca
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) The Front Panel The Network Attached Storage’s LEDs, which indicate status information about network activity, and power button are located on the front panel. Ready/Status Green or Orange. This LED is solidly lit green when the Network Attached Storage is working properly. It flashes during start-up, shutdown, any self-test, or a firmware upgrade. If the LED is orange, there is an error. LAN Green or Orange. The LAN LED serves two p
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) The Beeper Codes The Network Attached Storage has an internal beeper that beeps to indicate certain events. 1 Beep This signals that the Reset button or power button has been pressed. 2 Beeps When this is repeated every five seconds for one minute, it signals that the Network Attached Storage is configured as a DHCP client, but no DHCP server has responded to the DHCP client’s request for an IP address. 3 Beeps When this is repeated e
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 3: Connecting the Network Attached Storage Follow the steps below to physically connect the Network Attached Storage to your network. 1. Connect an Ethernet network cable to the LAN port of the Network Attached Storage. Then connect the other end of the cable to a switch, router, or PC. 2. (Optional) Connect a standard parallel printer cable to the PRINTER port of the Network Attached Storage. Then connect the other end to you
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Overview Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to configure the Network Attached Storage so that it is accessible to the users on your network. You will have to run the Network Attached Storage’s Setup Wizard on your PC to set up the Network Attached Storage’s basic settings. Setup Wizard 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The We
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) 5. The next screen that appears has the Network Attached Storage’s IP settings. Select Dynamic IP Address if you already have a DHCP server, such as a router, assigning IP addresses to your network devices. Select Fixed IP Address if you will set the Network Attached Storage’s IP address and network information. Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-3: IP Settings Screen 6. If
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) 7. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, you can use the Network Attached Storage as your network’s DHCP server. To use the Network Attached Storage as a DHCP server, select Enable DHCP Server. Then enter the range of IP addresses you want to assign on your network. The final fields of the Start and Finish IP Addresses can range from 2 to 253. Enable DHCP Server. Select this feature only if you want the Network Attached
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) 9. Review the Network Attached Storage’s settings. If they are correct, click the Save button. If you would like to change them, click the Back button to return to a previous screen. Figure 4-7: Review Settings Screen 10. The next screen will verify if you want to change the settings. To save these changes, click the OK button, or click the Cancel button to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings will be Saved
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows 1. You will see the InstallAnywhere screen while the installation is being prepared. Figure 4-10: InstallAnywhere Screen 2. When you see the screen for the Network Attached Storage and BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows, select the appropriate language, and click the OK button. Figure 4-11: Start of Installation Screen 3. On the Welcome screen, click the Next button to proceed
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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServer) 4. Read the License Agreement, and click the I Agree button to accept the agreement. If you do not want to accept the agreement, click the I Disagree button to end the installation. To return to the previous screen, click the Back button. Figure 4-13: License Agreement Screen 5. On the Customer Information screen, complete the User Name and Organization fields. Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the prev
