Linksys EFG40 User manual

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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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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 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 economical addition of a net-
work 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—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 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 Server allows addition of a network printer
•Automatically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet speed
•Web-based Interface for Configuration and Diagnostics is accessible from
any PC on the network
•Can act as a stand-alone DHCP server or client
• Divert traffic from your primary file server to increase network productivity
•Utility program allows for speedy configuration
•Built-in Pentium-grade CPU
•Automatically maintains itself to provide file 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 portability
•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 inter-
nal shutdown process.
Power Input The Power Input port is where the power adapter
plugs in. Never remove or cut off the power sup-
ply 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.
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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 Ethernet network
•TCP/IP protocol enabled
DDiissccllaaiimmeerr: 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 shut-
down 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 stan-
dard setting. If the GigaDrive is connected direct-
ly 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.
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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 func-
tion, skip any steps that deal with printer installation. The GigaDrive’s instal-
lation 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
•Internet 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
NNoottee::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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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 flash-
ing, 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
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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 configure
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 con-
figured. 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 net-
work 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 boot-
ing 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 continu-
ously, and the LAN LED will blink occassionally.
This means that the GigaDrive is in the actual
process of booting up. Bootup should take approxi-
mately 1-3 minutes. The initial bootup, will take a
bit longer, as well as any bootup following an improper shutdown.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT!!After an
improper shutdown or a
time period where a Self-
Check was not done in a
long time, it may take the
Gigadrive up to 30 min-
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The column on the left side of the Utility’s main screen displays a list of all
the Instant GigaDrives on your network. The status box on the right displays
data about the currently-selected Instant GigaDrive. If no GigaDrives are list-
ed, see the Troubleshooting section.
3. In the left column of the Utility screen, highlight the Instant GigaDrive
you are configuring and click the Quick Setup button (shown left)
on the far left of the tool bar. The Setup screen will be displayed
(below).
The Instant GigaDrive Utility’s Quick Setup displays the settings you need to
get your GigaDrive on the network and running smoothly. You can come
back and change this information at any time, but right now you need to
check each category to confirm that your current GigaDrive settings are prop-
erly configured for your system.
Server Name The Server Name is the name by which the Instant GigaDrive
will be identified in your network environment. The current name, which is
likely a series of letters and numbers, is your GigaDrive’s default name. You
can change the name to anything from “GigaDrive” to “DiskServer” to
“Bob.” Changing the name will not affect the internal function of the
GigaDrive in any way.
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2. The CD-ROM pop-up menu. The pop-up menu should appear a few
seconds after you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. When it does,
click the Install Software button.
3. Install the Instant GigaDrive Utility. Follow the setup program’s
prompts to install the Instant GigaDrive Utility. When installation is com-
plete, click the Exit button on the CD-ROM pop-up window to return to
your desktop.
Quick Setup with the Instant GigaDrive Utility
You will now have to run the Instant GigaDrive Utility to complete the Instant
GigaDrive’s basic setup and installation.
1. To run the Utility, first click the Start button on your desktop. Once in
the Start Menu, choose the Programs option, then choose the Instant
GigaDrive Setup Utility folder, and finally choose the Instant
GigaDrive Setup Utility program.
2. The following window will open, and the Utility will begin scanning your
network for installed EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrives.
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Start IP Address/Finish IP AddressYou will only need to fill in these values
if the Instant GigaDrive is configured to act as a DHCP server. The Start IP
Address number should be the first value in the range of IP Addresses you
would allow the GigaDrive to assign to a DHCP Client. The Finish IP
address should be the final value in that range.
Ensure that this range of IP addresses is large enough
to cover all of your DHCP clients (PCs and other
devices making DHCP requests).
Microsoft Networking Workgroup Name This name should match the
Workgroup name used by the PCs on your network. The default is set to
“Workgroup”.
Enable WINS Check this box if you have a WINS server on your network.
Apple Networking For your convenience, the Instant GigaDrive is Apple-
compatible. Linksys, however, offers no support for setup under
Macintosh operating systems.
Completing the GigaDrive’s Quick Setup
When you have entered all of the Quick Setup values, click OK to save the
values and to exit. The Instant GigaDrive is now operational. All Windows
users have been given Guest access rights. They can now access the
GigaDrive’s printer and its public folder.
To create multiple user groups and shared directories on the Instant
GigaDrive, use the Browser-based Administration interface. The interface is
accessed through the Administration icon on the Instant GigaDrive Utility’s
main screen. The following section of this User Guide deals with the Instant
GigaDrive’s Administration interface and options.
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Date/Time Make sure that the date and the time are correct.
Obtain an IP Address Automatically (DHCP Client) If you have a DHCP or
Bootp server on your Network, you can choose this setting, which will enable
the GigaDrive to accept an IP address at startup.
Fixed IP Address Select this option if you wish to select a static IP address
for the Instant GigaDrive. This option is required if you wish to take advan-
tage of the Instant GigaDrive’s DHCP Server function.
IP Address If you selected Obtain an IP Address Automatically, then these
boxes will be greyed out and inaccessible. If you chose to set a fixed IP
Address for your GigaDrive, enter into these boxes a free IP Address from the
address range used by your networked PCs. The factory-assigned IP value
assigned to your GigaDrive is 192.168.0.2. If you do enter a fixed IP
address, be sure to write it down for future reference.
Network Mask Be sure that this address matches the Network or Subnet
Mask number assigned to the other PCs on your network. The default Instant
GigaDrive value is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway Again, use the same value here as the value assigned to the PCs on
your network. If you don’t have a router or Internet Gateway, leave this value
blank.
Enable DHCP Server If checked, the Instant GigaDrive will act as a DHCP
Server. It will provide an IP Address and related data to a networked PC at
the PC’s request. PCs will request an IP address only if they are set to act as
DHCP clients. (See the Windows Client Setup section on page 24 of this user
guide for more details and instructions.)
WWaarrnniinngg: Do not enable
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The Web-based Administrative Interface
Since the Instant GigaDrive doesn’t have an attached keyboard or monitor,
you have been provided access to the GigaDrive through your web browser.
The GigaDrive contains an HTTP server which enables you to connect and
configure your GigaDrive using Netscape 4.04 or better or Internet Explorer
4.0 or better. This connection can be made with a click of the GigaDrive
Utility’s Administration Button, or entering through a URL into any net-
worked PC’s web browser.
Accessing the Administration Interface with the Instant GigaDrive Utility
1. Run the Instant GigaDrive Utility. After the Utility searches your network
and locates all of your Instant GigaDrives, click the Utility’s
Administration button (as seen to the left).You will be
prompted for your username and password. Enter “admin” for
the user name.
2. By default, there is no password. Unless you have already changed the
password for “admin” in the Instant GigaDrive Utility, leave the
Password window blank and click OK. You will be brought to the
Welcome screen.
3. Choose the GigaDrive you wish to access. Choose Connect. Click the
Administration button. The Administrative Menu page will load.
Accessing the Administration Interface With Only Your Web Browser
If you are working on a networked PC without an installed version of the
Instant GigaDrive Utility, you can still access the Administration Interface
through your web browser.
1. Start your web browser. In the Address box, enter
the following web address: http://IP Address,
where the IP Address is the IP Address of the Instant
GigaDrive you wish to configure (or try
http://ip_address/CGI_main/index.htm.)
2. This will bring you to the password prompt described in step 1, above.
Follow the directions from there to reach the Administrative Menu.
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Overview of Administrative Options
There are four organizational entities that can be created on the Instant
GigaDrive in order to manage and allocate the GigaDrive’s storage space.
Administrators The administrator controls Instant GigaDrive disk-space allo-
cation by creating users, groups, and shares. The administrator can then
coordinate which users fall into which groups, and which groups can access
which shares. The administrator (and any other administrators who may be
added in the future), has full read-write access to all shares.
Users Each user is identified by his user name and password. The adminis-
trator creates users, and can also limit the amount of disk space available to a
user.
Groups Users are organized into user groups. Groups are created in order to
allocate which users have access to which shares.
Shares A share is a folder or directory that has been saved onto the Instant
GigaDrive’s hard drive. Shares are generally created to reserve disk space for
specific groups. Only the Instant GigaDrive administrator can create a share,
but users who have access to that share can create other folders or directories
within that share. Shares can be created as read-only or read-write, depend-
ing on need and share content. Each share can be accessed by only one
group, but each group can access many shares.
GGuueessttUUsseerrss: Beside administrators, regular users, and groups, guest users
may also access the Instant GigaDrive. The guest user has default
Read/Write access to the public share. This can be changed, and access to
additional shares can be granted. Anyone on the network who does not have
a user name on the GigaDrive is automatically logged in as a guest.
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Network
The Network options, which are also found in the Quick Setup
area of the Instant GigaDrive Utility, allow you to configure
the following variables.
• IPAddress Set the IP Address, Network mask (Subnet
Mask), and Gateway variables.
• DHCP Enable and configure the DHCP Server function.
• DNS Set the Domain Name Server IP Addresses.
• AppleTalk Set the AppleTalk Zone. The default value is
“*”, which allows access by all zones. Linksys does not
provide technical support for the Macintosh operating
system.
• Microsoft Configure Microsoft networking, set the
Workgroup Name and Code Page (alphabet), and enable
WINS support, if a WINS server is present on the LAN.
System
• General Set the Instant GigaDrive name, date, time and
time zone.
• E-mail Configure the Instant GigaDrive to send E-Mail
messages if there is a problem.
• Printer Port Configure the printer. This is helpful but not
essential for Windows users.
• Shutdown Shut down the Instant GigaDrive, or create a
shutdown schedule.
Utilities
These utilities are not required for normal operation. They are
tools to help you better manage the GigaDrive.
• Disk Check the disk for errors. (Similar to Scandisk.)
Because the disk check takes from a half hour to several
hours, this is best done as an overnight task. After starting
a scan, the process should not be interrupted.
• Log Check the system log. This is provided only for trou-
bleshooting.
• Upgrade Upgrade the Instant GigaDrive’s software.
Status
• Disk Check disk usage. This data is read-only.
• Printer Check the printer status, and delete the current
print job, or all print jobs.
• System Check System status. This data is read-only.
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The Administrative Menu—Configuration
The options on the Administrative Menu are divided between two cate-
gories—Configuration and Storage Management. Configuration deals mostly
with the setup and monitoring of the Instant GigaDrive’s network and system
variables.
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Managing Shares, Groups, and Users
By creating shares, groups, and users on the Instant GigaDrive, the
Administrator is able to allocate how much GigaDrive space is available to
each person working over the network.
Quick Terminology
• User A user can be thought of as a single account on the GigaDrive. A
user, which is basically a name with a password, is most typically created on
the GigaDrive to define a specific user’s GigaDrive access rights.
• Group A group is a collection of users. Groups are created to more easily
manage users’ access to shares. Each individual user can belong to many
groups.
• Share A share is a directory folder created on the Instant GigaDrive.
Access to a share is given to a group by an administrator. Each share can
only be accessed by a single group.
• Access Rights All shares are configured with specific access rights – either
Read Only or Read/Write.
Preconfigured Users, Groups, and Shares
On initial setup, the Instant GigaDrive already has the following shares,
groups and users installed. These pre-defined objects cannot be deleted, and
only limited modifications may be performed.
Users Admin
The Admin user is a member of the administrator group, and there-
fore has Read/Write access to all shares. By default, the admin user
has no password, but a password can be assigned by the GigaDrive
Administrator. Assigning a password is recommended. This user can
not be deleted.
Guest
The Guest user is a member of the everyone group, and may be
added to (and removed from) any other groups. By default, the guest
user has no password, and a password can not be assigned. This user
cannot be deleted.
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The Administrative Menu—Storage Management
The Storage Management options manage the Instant GigaDrive’s shares,
users, and groups. This section is only meant as a brief introduction. The fol-
lowing section, Managing Shares, Groups and Users, expands on what you
will read here.
Groups
Groups are collections of users created to manage access to
shares.
• View the current groups, modify their shares access, and add
or remove users from a group.
• Create new groups, or delete existing groups.
Shares
Shares are folders placed on the GigaDrive. Access to each
share can be monitored by an administrator.
• Create, delete and modify shares.
Users
• View the list of existing users, and modify individual user
data.
• Create or delete individual users.
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Nested Shares
The Instant GigaDrive allows a folder inside a share to also be configured as
a share. This allows the nesting of shares to any depth, just like the folders on
your PC’s hard drive. If you use this feature, you need to be aware of the fol-
lowing points.
•In Windows’ Network Neighborhood, all shares are listed on the same level,
making the nesting completely invisible.
•Users cannot tell whether or not a sub-folder is in fact a nested share.
Nested Shares and Access Rights
Anyone with access to one share automatically has access to every share
beneath it. You can not provide access to an outer share while preventing
access to an inner share (Figure 1).You can, however, deny access to an upper
share by granting a group’s access only to the shares beneath it (Figure 2).
Because of this, shares access flows down, but does not flow up. Your most
sensitive data should therefore be stored in the outermost or upper share, not
in the innermost share.
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Groups Everyone
All users are automatically members of the everyone group. No user
can ever be removed from the everyone group unless the user is
entirely deleted. By default, this group has Read/Write access to the
public share. This can be changed, and access to other shares can be
granted or revoked. This group can never be deleted.
Administrator
The administrator group always has Read/Write access to every
share. The admin user cannot be removed from this group, but other
users may be added or deleted. This group can never be deleted.
Shares HDD1
HDD1 is the administrative root folder, provided so the administra-
tor can backup all of the GigaDrive’s data by simply backing up the
contents of this folder. The administrator group always has
Read/Write access to this share. This share can’t be deleted.
Public
By default, the everyone group has Read/Write access to the public
folder. The public folder’s access rights can be changed, but it can’t
be deleted.
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Setting Access to Shares
From the Groups Administration screen, highlight the group you would like
to access the share, then select the Shares button. Use the arrow buttons to
select which shares, and with which access rights, you would like to make
available to the specified group.
File Management
Use Windows Explorer to perform file management.
Backing Up the Instant GigaDrive’s Data
The GigaDrive does not have a built-in backup mechanism, nor does it come
with backup software. Use your regular backup program to backup any fold-
er. To back up all of the GigaDrive’s files, back up the HDD1 folder while
logged in as an administrator.
Shutting Down the Instant GigaDrive
There are two ways to correctly shutdown the Instant
GigaDrive. Either depress the rear-mounted power switch,
which will begin the shutdown process, or enter the shut-
down function through the System icon in the
Administration Menu. From there, you can either immedi-
ately shutdown the GigaDrive, or set a scheduled shutdown.
Configuring the Printer Port
Click on the System icon in the Administration Menu. Choose the Printer
option. Enter the correct printer name into the text box.
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Multiple Access Rights
While access to a share can be assigned to only one group, it is possible for
more than one group to access a share if nested shares are used.
For example, in figure 1, if access to the uppermost share is assigned to
Group 1, and access to one of the folders beneath the uppermost share is
assigned to Group 2, Groups 1 and 2 will both have access to that second
share as well as all the shares beneath it.
Common Administrative Tasks
Creating Users
Click the Users icon in the Administration Menu. When the Users
Administration screen pops up, click the New User button. Enter the new
user’s name, password (twice for confirmation), whether or not you wish to
limit the user’s GigaDrive storage space, and which groups you would like to
add the user to. Click Save. Your new user is now created.
Editing User Details
Click the User icon in the Administration Menu. When the Users
Administration screen pops up, select the user you would like to edit, then
click Modify. You can edit any user attributes you wish.
Creating Groups
Click the Groups icon in the Administration Menu. When the Groups
Administration screen pops up, click the New Group button. Enter the new
group’s name into the box, then choose Save. Your new group is now created.
Changing Group Membership
From the Groups Administration screen, select Members. Or, from the Users
Administration screen, select Groups. Use the arrow buttons to move select-
ed users into selected groups.
Creating Shares
Click the Shares icon in the Administration Menu. When the Shares
Administration screen pops up, click New Share. Enter the name of the new
share, the directory address of the share, which group you would like to give
access to the share, and which level of access rights you would like that group
to have. Click on the Save button. Your new share has been created.
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NNoottee::When browsing the Instant GigaDrive using Windows Explorer
or another file manager, you may see the following files which have
been generated by Apple Talk clients:
.Apple Desktop, .Apple Double, Network Trash Folder. Do not delete
these files!
WWaarrnniinngg::Never
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3. With the TCP/IP entry highlighted, click on the Properties button. The IP
Address tab should be selected. If it isn’t, choose it now. You should then
see a screen resembling the following.
To act as a DHCP Client
Select Obtain an IPAddress Automatically, as shown above. If you have
enabled the Instant GigaDrive to act as a DHCP Server, it will now provide IP
Addresses (and related data) to your PC when it boots.
To use “Specify an IP address” (fixed IPAddress)
• If your PC is already configured, no changes are required.
• If you just installed TCP/IP, you need to enter:
IP Address and Subnet mask (on the IP Address tab, as shown above)
Default Gateway Address (on the Gateway tab).
These values must be compatible with other devices on your LAN. Each PC
requires a unique IP Address (usually only the last field is different on each
PC). The Subnet Mask, however, should be the same for each PC on your net-
work.
NNoottee::The Gateway is the IP Address of your router or Internet gateway. If you
don’t have a router or Internet gateway, the address should be left at 0.0.0.0. If
you have a Router on your LAN, ask your LAN Administrator what values to use.
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Windows Client Setup
Introduction
This section will help you configure Windows so that you will be able to
access your network and the GigaDrive from your PC. The following items
will be checked or configured.
• TCP/IP protocol, enabled
• Access to the GigaDrive’s storage
• The GigaDrive’s network printer
• An Ethernet/Fast Ethernet adapter, installed and enabled
If your PC already has been configured for TCP/IP, most likely you are
already able to access the GigaDrive and its printer without changing any of
your Windows settings. If TCP/IP is not enabled on each of your PCs, follow
the steps below.
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95 and 98
1. Select the Control Panel - Network option in the Start Menu. You should
see the following screen.
2. If a line like the one highlighted (TCP/IP -> Network card) is not listed,
then you need to install the TCP/IP protocol by selecting Add - Protocol
- Microsoft - TCP/IP - OK.
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2. In theAddress box, enter:
HTTP://ip_address/, where
ip_address is the IP Address of the Instant
GigaDrive (ie. 192.168.0.2). If you do not
know the GigaDrive’s IP Address, ask the
GigaDrive administrator.
3. You will be prompted for your name and
password. Enter them.
4. On the next screen, type what you would
like your new password to be.
5. Click Save, and then close your browser. Your password has been
changed.
Password Management
You can configure your PC to work with only one password the password
you use to log onto the network at startup. To do this requires that the User
Name and Password be the same on Windows, the Instant GigaDrive, and on
any other network server you may be accessing. Only the Network
Administrator can create and modify user names.
Changing yourWindows password inWindows 95 and 98
•Your Windows password can be changed by using Control Panel -
Passwords - Change Windows Password.
Changing the password on your other servers
•To change your password, use Control Panel - Passwords - Change Other
Passwords. Select the Server, then click Change. If Windows is unable to
change the password, it will display an error message. Check with your
Network Administrator for the correct procedure.
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Network Logon for Windows 95 and 98
To access the Instant GigaDrive, you must correctly log on to the network.
1. Check your Windows logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel -
Network. Ensure that the Primary Network Logon is set to Client for
Microsoft Networks, as shown below. If this is already set, there is no
need to make a change.
2. After your PC boots, Windows will prompt you to logon to the network.
You must logon. If you press ESC, or click Cancel, network resources
will not be available. When you logon, you will need to use a valid User
Name and Password.
• If the Instant GigaDrive Administrator has defined users on the
GigaDrive, use the User Name and password supplied there.
• If you use a User Name and password which is not recognized by the
Instant GigaDrive, you can still use it with guest access rights. By
default, this allows read/write access to the public share, and allows
you to use the printer.
Changing your Instant GigaDrive Password
Once the Instant GigaDrive Administrator has given you a valid GigaDrive
user name, you can use the following procedure
to change your password.
1. Open up your web browser.
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NOT be changed using this
method. The Administrator
Interface must be used to
change the password for user
“admin”.
NNoottee::When you try to access a
share or folder, you may be
prompted for a password. If
your Windows login name is
the same as your user name on
the Instant GigaDrive but the
passwords are different, you
can enter your GigaDrive pass-
word here. If your Windows
login name does not exist on
the GigaDrive, you will only
have guest access rights.
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5. Select a drive letter for this folder, and check the Reconnect at Logon
checkbox. (If you don’t choose to reconnect, the mapping will be lost
when you shut down your PC.) Click OK.
6. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the
File-Open or File-Save As function in all Windows applications.
1. Select the Start button and go to Settings. From here, select Network
and Dial-Up Connections. Click the LocalArea Connections # and
select Properties.
2. Be sure to check the following components listed in this window:
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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Using the Instant GigaDrive’s Storage
To use the Instant GigaDrive’s storage, you must map a drive letter to each
GigaDrive folder you wish to access. The drive will then be available to all
Windows programs.
1. Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. In
Windows 2000, double-click on My Network Places, then Entire
Network, then Microsoft Network.
2. Locate the Instant GigaDrive, as shown above. If it is not listed, double-
click Entire Network. Then double-click the Workgroup that the
GigaDrive is in. (By default, the GigaDrive is in Workgroup.)
3. Double-click the Instant GigaDrive icon.
4. Right-click a GigaDrive folder (share) to which you have access, and
select Map Network Drive, as shown below.
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Network Logon for Windows 2000
To access the Instant GigaDrive, you must correctly log on to the network.
1. Check your Windows logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel -
Network. Ensure that the Primary Network Logon is set to Client for
Microsoft Networks, as shown below. If this is already set, there is no
need to make a change.
2. After your PC boots, Windows will prompt you to logon to the network.
You must logon. If you press ESC, or click Cancel, network resources
will not be available. When you logon, you will need to use a valid User
Name and Password.
• If the Instant GigaDrive Administrator has defined users on the
GigaDrive, use the User Name and password supplied there.
• If you use a User Name and password which is not recognized by the
Instant GigaDrive, you can still use it with guest access rights. By
default, this allows read/write access to the public share, and allows
you to use the printer.
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3. Check with your network administrator to be sure this is properly config-
ured or use the setting shown below.
To act as a DHCP Client
Select Obtain an IPAddress Automatically, as shown above. If you have
enabled the Instant GigaDrive to act as a DHCP Server, it will now provide IP
Addresses (and related data) to your PC when it boots.
To use “Specify an IP address” (fixed IPAddress)
• If your PC is already configured, no changes are required.
• If you just installed TCP/IP, you need to enter:
IP Address and Subnet mask (on the IP Address tab, as shown above)
Default Gateway Address (on the Gateway tab).
These values must be compatible with other devices on your LAN. Each PC
requires a unique IP Address (usually only the last field is different on each
PC). The Subnet Mask, however, should be the same for each PC on your net-
work.
NNoottee::The Gateway is the IP Address of your router or Internet gateway. If you
don’t have a router or Internet gateway, the address should be left at 0.0.0.0. If
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1. Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. In
Windows 2000, double-click on My Network Places, then Entire
Network, then Microsoft Network.
2. Locate the Instant GigaDrive, as shown above. If it is not listed, double-
click Entire Network. Then double-click the Workgroup that the
GigaDrive is in. (By default, the GigaDrive is in Workgroup.)
3. Double-click the Instant GigaDrive icon.
4. Right-click a GigaDrive folder (share) to which you have access, and
select Map Network Drive, as shown below.
5. Select a drive letter for this folder, and check the Reconnect at Logon
checkbox. (If you don’t choose to reconnect, the mapping will be lost
when you shut down your PC.) Click OK.
6. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the
File-Open or File-Save As function in all Windows applications.
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Changing your Instant GigaDrive Password
Once the Instant GigaDrive Administrator has given you a valid GigaDrive
user name, you can use the following procedure to change your password.
1. Open up your web browser.
2. In theAddress box, enter: HTTP://ip_address/, where ip_address
is the IP Address of the Instant GigaDrive. If you do not know the
GigaDrive’s IP Address, ask the GigaDrive administrator.
3. You will be prompted for your name and
password. Enter them.
4. On the next screen, type what you would
like your new password to be.
5. Click Save, and then close your browser.
Your password has been changed.
Password Management
You can configure your PC to work with only one password the password
you use to log onto the network at startup. To do this requires that the User
Name and Password be the same on Windows, the Instant GigaDrive, and on
any other network server you may be accessing. Only the Network
Administrator can create and modify user names.
Changing yourWindows password inWindows 2000
•Please consult your Windows 2000 documentation.
Using the Instant GigaDrive’s Storage
To use the Instant GigaDrive’s storage, you must map a drive letter to each
GigaDrive folder you wish to access. The drive will then be available to all
Windows programs.
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share or folder, you may be
prompted for a password. If
your Windows login name is
the same as your user name on
the Instant GigaDrive but the
passwords are different, you
can enter your GigaDrive pass-
word here. If your Windows
login name does not exist on
the GigaDrive, you will only
have guest access rights.
There is no password which
you can enter in this window.
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7. The new printer will now appear in your Printer list, and can be used
from any Windows application.
8. Use the normal Windows commands to manage the printer:
• Use Start - Settings - Printers to list all of your printers.
• Double-click the printer to view or delete the documents in the print
queue.
• Use File - Set as Default to make the selected printer the default print-
er.
• Use File - Properties to view or modify the properties of the selected
printer.
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Overview
The EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive comes with a built-in print server.
Configuring your GigaDrive’s printer is easy, and by networking a printer
through your GigaDrive, you save space, money, and the hassles of dealing
with a stand-alone PrintServer. Any printer connected to the GigaDrive is
available to any network user, provided that user has access to the GigaDrive
itself. It will function exactly the same as any other network printer.
Using the Instant GigaDrive’s Printer
Complete the following steps to make the Instant GigaDrive’s printer avail-
able from your PC.
1. Find out which printer is connected to the printer port on the
GigaDrive.
2. Use Network Neighborhood to locate the GigaDrive, as explained in
the previous section. In Windows 2000, click on My Network Places,
then Entire Network, then Microsoft Network.
3. Double-click the Instant GigaDrive icon. A printer icon should be
appear.
4. Right-click the printer icon, and select Install. The Add Printer wizard
will begin.
5. Select the Manufacturer and Printer matching the printer connected to
the GigaDrive.
6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
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NNoottee: Drivers for the printer will be needed if the
printer is not listed in the Windows list of printers.