Linksys EFG250 - EtherFast NAS Server User manual

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EtherFast Network Attached Storage (250GB with PrintServer)
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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
Overview 22
Access to the Web-based Utility 22
The WEB Management Home Page 22
The Home Tab - User Log in (Private Data) 23
The Home Tab - Disk 1 (Public Data) or Disk 2 (Public Data) 23
The User Password Tab 24
The Administration Tab - LAN 24
The Administration Tab - System 26
The Administration Tab - Users 28
The Administration Tab - Status 29
The Administration Tab - Advanced - Groups 31
The Administration Tab - Advanced - Shares 32
The Administration Tab - Advanced - Backup 33
The Administration Tab - Advanced - Disk 34
The Administration Tab - Advanced - Upgrade 36
The Administration Tab - Advanced - Setup 36
The User Guide Tab 36
The Linksys WEB Tab 36
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 37

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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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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 Screen 11
Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings will be Saved 11
Figure 4-9: Congratulations Screen 11
Figure 4-10: InstallAnywhere Screen 12
Figure 4-11: Start of Installation Screen 12
Figure 4-12: BrightStor ARCserve Backup Welcome Screen 12
Figure 4-13: License Agreement Screen 13
Figure 4-14: Customer Information Screen 13
Figure 4-15: License Key Entry Screen 14
Figure 4-16: Select Install Type Screen 14
Figure 4-17: Select Products Screen 15
Figure 4-18: Select Database Screen 15
Figure 4-19: Set Password Screen 16
Figure 4-20: System Account Screen 16
Figure 4-21: Product List Screen 17
Figure 4-22: Copy Files Screen 17
Figure 4-23: Licensing Information Screen 18
Figure 4-24: License Verification Screen 18

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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 5-4: Home Tab - Disk 1 (Public Data) 23
Figure 5-5: User Password Tab 24
Figure 5-6: Login Screen 24
Figure 5-7: Administration Tab - LAN 25
Figure 5-8: Administration Tab - System 26
Figure 5-9: Secure IP Address 27
Figure 5-10: Security Alert Screen 27
Figure 5-11: Administration Tab - Users 28
Figure 5-12: User Membership Screen 29
Figure 5-13: Administration Tab - Status 29
Figure 5-14: Log File Screen 30
Figure 5-15: Administration Tab - Advanced - Groups 31
Figure 5-16: Administration Tab - Advanced - Shares 32
Figure 5-17: Administration Tab - Advanced - Backup 33
Figure 5-18: Administration Tab - Advanced - Disk 34
Figure 5-19: Administration Tab - Advanced - Upgrade 36
Figure B-1: Attach IDE Cable 39
Figure B-2: Attach Power Cable 39
Figure B-3: Make Sure Connections are Tight 40

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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 Screen 45
Figure C-7: Need Printer Driver Installed 45
Figure C-8: Select Your Printer 46
Figure C-9: Completing the Add Printer Wizard Screen 46
Figure C-10: Change Printer Properties 47

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the EtherFast Network Attached Storage (250GB 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 250GB drive in it, and the other
available so you can add an additional up to 250GB IDE hard drive as your storage needs grow.
Installation of the Network Attached Storage is simple—just plug it directly into your 10/100 network, and it's
instantly available. Or connect it to a Gigabit network! It can serve as your network's DHCP server, and also has a
built-in print server so you can add a network printerwithout burdening a PC with spooling chores.
The Network Attached Storage features built-in disk utilities, accessible through yourweb browser. You can run a
self-test, and scan or defrag the disk(s). If you've installed a second disk drive, you can back up one drive to the
other, either manually or on a schedule. Additional quick-connect hard drive trays are available, so you can
quickly swap multiple backup drives to create rotating backups.
Forevenmoreflexibilityand utility, the Network Attached Storage can beset up to be accessible directly from the
Internet—uploading and downloading files either via a web browser or by FTP. Files can be available publicly, or
create password-protected accounts for your authorized users.
The Network Attached Storage is a fast, powerful, flexible and economical addition to your network. Use the
instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Network Attached Storage, set it up, and configure it for
easy use. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the EtherFast Network Attached
Storage (250GB with PrintServer).

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
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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 to connect the Network Attached Storage to your network.
• Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage
This chapter shows you how to use the Network Attached Storage’s Setup Wizard to easily set it up.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Network Attached Storage
This chapter show you how to manage the Network Attached Storage online using its Web-based Utility.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,
regarding installation and use of the Network Attached Storage.
• Appendix B: Installing a Second Hard Drive
This appendix helps you install a second hard drive.
• Appendix C: Setting Up the Built-in PrintServer
This appendix explains how to use the Network Attached Storage’s built-in PrintServer.
• Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the Network Attached Storage’s technical specifications.
• Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Network Attached Storage’s warranty information.

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What’s in this User Guide?
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• 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.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Storage
The Back Panel
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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.
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 cable.
Reset Button This button is used to reset the Network Attached Storage’s IP address and
password to their factory defaults.
Press and hold this button for three seconds. The IP address will be reset to the
default value of 192.168.1.77, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and the
password will be reset to its default, admin. After the reset has occurred, the
Network Attached Storage will beep once.
POWER Port Connect the power adapter here.
Figure 2-1: Back Panel
IMPORTANT: Never remove the power adapter while the Network
Attached Storage is powered on. Make sure you press the power
button on the front panel to power off the Network Attached Storage
before removing the power adapter.

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The Front Panel
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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 purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Network
Attached Storage is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED
flashes, it indicates network activity. If the LED is orange, there is a data collision.
Disk Green. The Disk LED flashes when the Network Attached Storage is reading or writing data.
Disk Full Green. The Disk Full LED lights up when the Network Attached Storage has reached its
maximum storage capacity. It flashes when it reaches 98% of total capacity.
BackUp Green. The BackUp LED flashes when the Network Attached Storage’s backup utility is active.
Disk 2 Green. The Disk 2 LED flashes when Disk 2 is reading or writing data.
Disk 1 Green. The Disk 1 LED flashes when Disk 1 is reading or writing data.
Power Button If the Network Attached Storage is powered off, you can start it up by briefly pressing the
power button. To power down the Network Attached Storage, press the power button, and its
internal shutdown process will begin. The Network Attached Storage must be powered off this
way, or through the Administration - Status tab of the Web-based Utility (refer to “Chapter 5:
Configuring the Network Attached Storage”).
Figure 2-2: Front Panel

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The Beeper Codes
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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 DHCPclient, but no DHCP server has responded to the DHCP client’s
request for an IP address.
3 Beeps Whenthisis repeated every15secondsforthree minutes, it signals that the NetworkAttached
Storage’s hard drive usage exceeds 98% of total capacity.
5 Beeps Whenthisis repeated every15secondsforthree minutes, it signals that the NetworkAttached
Storage is overheating. The Network Attached Storage will automatically shut down three
minutes after the first beep.

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Network Attached Storage
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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 your printer. (For more information about adding a printerto your network,
refer to “Appendix C: Setting Up the Built-in PrintServer.”)
3. Plug the supplied power adapter into the Network Attached Storage's power port. Then plug the power
adapter into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge protector.
4. Press the power button once on the front panel of the Network Attached Storage.
If you have connected a printer to the Network Attached Storage, then power on the printer.
5. The Network Attached Storage will run a self-test lasting two or three seconds prior to actual boot-up. During
the self-test, most of its LEDs will be lit orflashing. After the self-test, the boot process will begin and should
last only a few minutes. When most of the LEDs turn off and only the Ready/Status LED is solidly lit green, the
boot-up process is complete. If the Ready/Status LED is orange or the Network Attached Storage repeatedly
beeps, then there is a hardware problem. Review the descriptions of the beeper codes in “Chapter 2: Getting
to Know the Network Attached Storage” for more information.
Proceed to “Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage.”
Figure 3-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
Figure 3-2: Connect the Power Adapter

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Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage
Overview
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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 Welcome screen should appear after a few seconds. If it does not appear, click the Start button, select
Run, and enter D:\SetupUtility.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the field that appears. Then
press the Enter key.
3. The Welcome screen provides you with these options:
Setup. Click the Setup button to continue with the setup procedure.
User Guide. Clicking on this opened this User Guide.
LINKSYS Web. Click this to visit the Linksys web site if you have an active Internet connection.
Exit. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
To set up the Network Attached Storage, click the Setup button.
4. The Setup Wizard will automatically search for any Network Attached Storage currently on your network or
attached to your PC. If it fails to detect the Network Attached Storage or if a Network Attached Storage has
been installed since the Setup Wizard’s last search, click Search Again to locate the Network Attached
Storage. Select the Network Attached Storage that you want to set up. If you want to create a shortcut to this
Network Attached Storage, click Create a Shortcut.
Then click the Yes button to change any of its settings, or click the No button to accept its settings and exit
the Setup Wizard.
Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen
Figure 4-2: Select the Network Attached Storage

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Setup Wizard
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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.
6. If you selected Dynamic IP Address, proceed to step 7. If you selected Fixed IP Address, then enter the
following information:
•ServerName. Enter a descriptive name forthe Network Attached Storage. This is especially helpful if you
have more than one storage device attached to your network.
•IP Address. Enter the Network Attached Storage’sIP Address here, making sure that it is on the same
LAN segment as the PC running the Setup Wizard.
•Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask in the fields. It must match the Subnet Mask of the other devices
on your network. It is set by default to 255.255.255.0.
•Gateway. Enter the IP address of your network gateway, which is usually your router.
Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-3: IP Settings Screen
Figure 4-4: Fixed IP Address Screen

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Setup Wizard
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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 Storage to assign IP
addresses to your network devices. In most cases, you will not use this setting because you already have
a network router or gateway assigning IP addresses.
•Start IP Address. Enter the starting IP address of the range you want to assign.
•Finish IP Address. Enter the last IP address of the range you want to assign.
Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
8. Change the time and date on the Network Attached Storage.
•Local Time. Set your current time here.
•Time Zone. Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu here.
•Local Date. Set your current date here.
Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-6: Time and Date Settings Screen
Figure 4-5: DHCP Server Settings Screen

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Setup Wizard
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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.
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.
11. You have now successfully set up the Network Attached Storage. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup
Wizard,or click Install Data Protection Software toinstall the BrightStor® ARCserve® Backup forWindows
software, a free 30-day trial program to back up your data.
If you want to install the BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows software, proceed to the next section.
Figure 4-7: Review Settings Screen
Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings will be Saved
Figure 4-9: Congratulations Screen

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Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows
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Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows
1. You will see the InstallAnywhere screen while the installation is being prepared.
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.
3. On the Welcome screen, click the Next button to proceed or the Cancel button to cancel the installation.
Figure 4-10: InstallAnywhere Screen
Figure 4-11: Start of Installation Screen
Figure 4-12: BrightStor ARCserve Backup Welcome Screen

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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.
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 previous screen.
Figure 4-13: License Agreement Screen
Figure 4-14: Customer Information Screen