Linksys EFG20 User manual

Instant EtherFast®Series
User Guide
EtherFast 10/100
Instant GigaDrive
Model No.: EFG20
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Copyright © 1999 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Ethernet is a trademark of
Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their
respective proprietors.
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 (2) years from the date
of purchase. 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 BAR CODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE
AND BAR CODE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number
clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase and
bar code.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS
ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with
respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompany-
ing software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its
products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Linksys P.O. Box18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15of 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/TVtechnician for assistance
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Linksys highly recommends that you regularly backup the files
on your InstantGigaDrive. In noinstance will Linksys preform
data recovery for lostdata or files.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Disclaimer 2
Getting Familiarwith the Instant GigaDrive 3
Basic Installation &Setup6
Connecting everything together and booting up 6
Configuring yourInstant GigaDrive8
QuickSetup with theInstant GigaDriveUtility 9
Administration 13
Overview13
Theweb-based administrativeinterface 13
Theadministrativemenu —configuration 15
Theadministrativemenu —storagemanagement 17
Managing shares,groupsand users 18
Nested shares 19
Common administrativetasks21
Windows Client Setup23
Introduction 23
TCP/IPsetup 23
Using theInstant GigaDrive’sprinter 28
Troubleshooting29
Appendix31
Specifications31
Buzzer 32
Customer support 33
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Introduction
The Linksys EtherFast10/100 Instant GigaDrive
Congratulations on the purchase of a Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Instant Giga-
Drive. The Instant GigaDrive inserts twenty Gigabytes of storage space into
your network without the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a full-fledged
file server. 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 inexpensive addition of a network printer. And 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—conve-
niently 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) server for easy installation.
The EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive can do just about anything a standard
PC can do on a network, but at a fraction of the size, a fraction of the hassle,
and a fraction of the cost.
Features
•Provides 20 instant Gigabytes of external hard disk space.
•Built-in printer server gives your network one extra location to attach a
fully shareable printer.
•Seamlessly and automatically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ether-
net speed.
•WEB-based configuration and diagnostic interface is accessible from any
PC on the network.
•Can act as a stand-alone DHCP server.
•Divert traffic from your primary server to increase network productivity.
•Provided with a utility program for speedy configuration.
•A built-in single-board 32bit Pentium-grade CPU.
•Automatically maintains itself to provide file system integrity.
•The LANAdministrator can limit the amount of available disk space.
•To reduce management efforts, access to shared data can be set by groups,
not individual users.
•Small footprint minimizes space usage.
•Additional Instant GigaDrives can be added to the network at any time.
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Package Contents
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 LAN cable with RJ45 connectors.
• One CD-ROM, containing this User Guide and the Instant GigaDrive
program for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0.
• Printed User Manual.
SystemRequirements
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or later.
• Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT or 100BaseTX.
• TCP/IP protocol.
Disclaimer
Linksys highly recommends that you regularly backup the files
on your Instant GigaDrive. In no instance will Linksys perform
data recovery for lost data or files.
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Getting Familiar with the
Instant GigaDrive
Rear Panel
All of the GigaDrive’s connections and switches are on the rear panel, as seen
below.
Power Switch The power switch is a spring-loaded soft switch
which powers on and powers off the GigaDrive.
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-down this
way, or through its internal shutdown process.
Power InputThe power input port is where the adapter plugs
in.
Printer Port Youcan add a printer to your networkthrough
the Instant GigaDrive’s printer port.
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Reset Button If the Instant GigaDrive’s IP Address or pass-
word is lost, press and 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
passwords and rights.
UplinkButton This button toggles the
GigaDrive’s Ethernet
Connector between an Uplink setting and a
standard setting. If the GigaDrive is connected
directlyto a PCwithout a hub, then this button
should be up. If connecting to a hub or switch,
depress this button.
10/100BaseTX connectorUse this port to connect the Instant GigaDrive
to your 10BaseT or 100BaseTXhub.
100BaseTX LED indicatorThis LED will glow amber if the
10/100BaseTXconnector is using 100BaseTX.
10BaseTLED indicatorThis LED will glow green if the 10/100BaseTX
connector is using 10BaseT.
Front Panel
The Instant GigaDrive’s front panel (shown below) displays the majorityof
the drive’s status lights.
Note: The Reset
Button should only be
used as a last resort.
Pressing this button
will reset the adminis-
trator password.
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System Green. Normally on.
If this light shines asteady green, then the Instant
GigaDrive is working properly. It blinks during
Startup or Shutdown, and turns off after the shut-
down is completed. It will blink during asoftware
upgrade.
StatusRed. Normally off.
If this light is turned on, then there is ahardware
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 asoftware upgrade.
HD Green
Flashes when the GigaDrive’shard drive is being
accessed. Stays on during the self-test.
LAN Green
Flashes when data is transmitted or received via the
network.
IP Amber
If this light it turned on, the GigaDrive is acting
as aDHCP client and receiving an IPaddress from
aDHCP server on the network. If this LEDis
flashing, no DHCP server responded to the client
request.
HD UsageThis series of LEDs runs from green to red, signify-
ing how much of the GigaDrive’shard drive is full.
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Basic Installation
& Setup
The following section instructs you on how to physi-
cally 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.
ConnectingEverythingTogetherandBootingUp
Requirements
The following conditions are required to begin the installation of the Instant
GigaDrive to your system.
•TCP/IP protocol.
•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.
Hardware Installation
If the above conditions are met, follow the steps below to begin the installation
of your Instant GigaDrive.
1. Connect the network cable to the Instant GigaDrive. Locate the RJ45
network cable that came packaged with your Instant GigaDrive. Plug it into
the RJ45 socket on the GigaDrive’s rear panel.
Note: If you are a
network administrator,
please follow these
Basic Installation &
Setup steps, then con-
tinue on to the Admin-
istration section which
follows. There you will
find the full available
range of administrator
options.
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2. Connect the Instant GigaDrive to your hub, switch, or PC. If you plan to
connect the GigaDrive to the network through ahub or switch, be sure that
the uplink button on the rear panel of the GigaDrive is depressed, then plug
the other end of the RJ45 cable into one of the ports on your hub or switch.
If you want to connect the GigaDrive directly to aPC, make sure that the
uplink button is in the up position, and connect the RJ45 cable directly into
the PC’s network card.
3. Connect a printer to the Instant GigaDrive. Connect astandard 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. Con-
nect the other end of the power adapter to apower 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.
6. The GigaDrive’s self-test. Now that its power is on, the GigaDrive’s boot
process will begin. The GigaDrive will run abrief self-test (2 or 3seconds)
prior to actually booting up. During the self-test, all of the GigaDrive’s
LEDs will be illuminated or flashing.
7. Booting up.When the self-test is complete, most of the LEDs will turn
off. The System LEDwill blink continuously, and the LANLEDwill blink
occassionally. This signifies that the GigaDrive is in the actual process
of booting up. Boot up should take approximately 1-3minutes. It will
take longer on the first bootup, and on any bootup following an improper
shutdown.
8. Boot upcompleted. When most of the LEDs turn off, leaving only the
System LEDilluminated (and not blinking),the GigaDrive’s boot up is
complete. If the Status LEDstays on, or if the GigaDrive repeatedly beeps,
there is ahardware problem. Consult this user guide’s Troubleshooting
section (page 29)or Appendixentry on the GigaDrive’s buzzer (page 32)
for possible solutions.
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