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.
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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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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.
Instant GigaDrive Utility Installation
The Instant GigaDrive Utility is a simple piece of soft-
ware 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 Win-
dows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT4.0system,
follow the instructions below.
1. Insert the CD-ROM. ACD-ROM should be sup-
plied in your Instant GigaDrive packaging. Insert the CD into your PC’s
CD-ROM drive.
Note: Linksys does
not support Beta
operating systems.
While the Instant
GigaDrive and its
Utility may very well
work in future ver-
sions of Windows,
Linksys will offer no
technical support for
such a system until
it’s officially
released by Micro-
soft. At that time,
support will become
available on Link-
sys’s web site —
www.linksys.com.
CD-ROM Pop-up Menu
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2. The CD-ROM pop-up menu. The menu on the previous page should pop
up afew seconds after you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. When it
does, click the Install Softwarebutton.
3. Install the InstantGigaDrive Utility. Follow the setup program’sprompts
to install the Instant GigaDrive Utility. When installation is complete, click
the Exitbutton 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’sbasic setup and installation. To run the Utility, first click the Start
button on your desktop. Once in the Start Menu, choose the Programsoption,
then choose the InstantGigaDrive folder, and finally choose the Instant
GigaDrive Utilityprogram.
The following window will open, and the Utility will begin scanning your
network for installed EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrives.
The column on the left side of the Utility’smain screen displays alist of all the
Instant GigaDrives on your network. The status boxon the right displays data
about the currently-selected Instant GigaDrive. Ifno GigaDrives are listed, see
this manual’sTroubleshooting section.
InstantGigaDrive Utility
Note: Some
versions of the
Instant GigaDrive
Utility may not have
the Password Icon
button (second from
left.)
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In the left column of the Utility screen, highlight the Instant
GigaDrive you are configuring andclickthe QuickSetup
button (shown)on the far left of the tool bar.The Setup
screen will be displayed, as seen below.
The Instant GigaDrive Utility’s QuickSetupdisplays the settings you need
to get your GigaDrive on the networkandrunning smoothly.You can come
backandchange this information at any time, but right nowyou needto check
each category to confirm that your current GigaDrive
settings are properly configuredfor your system.
Server Name The Server Name is the name by
which the Instant GigaDrive will be identifiedin
your networkenvironment.The current name, which
is likely aseries of letters andnumbers, is your
GigaDrive’s default name.You can change the name
from anything to GigaDrive, to DiskServer, to Bob.
Changing the name will not in any way effect the
internal function of the GigaDrive.
Comment Reservedsolely for notes (i.e., location, user groups, contents,
etc.).
Quick Setup
Button
QuickSetup
Note:If you plan to
install two ormore
Instant GigaDriveson
the same network,you
must connect andset
themup one at atime.
Settingthemup con-
currently will cause
network problems.
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Date/Time Ensure that the date and the time are correct.
Obtain an IP Address Automatically (DHCP Client)If you have a DHCP
or Bootpserver on your Network, you can choose this setting, which will
enable the GigaDrive to accept an IP address at startup. Because the Instant
GigaDrive is a server,however,it is recommended that you assign it a fixed
IP. If your networkdoesn’t have a DHCP server,then you must set a Fixed
IP Address.
Fixed IP Address Select this option ifyou wish to select a static IP address
for the Instant GigaDrive. This option is required ifyou wish to take advantage
ofthe 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 default IP value assigned to
your GigaDrive on its first installation is 192.168.0.2. If you do enter a fixed IP
address,be sure to make a note ofit for future reference.
NetworkMaskBe sure that this address matches the Networkor Subnet
Masknumber 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.
EnableDHCP ServerIf 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 iftheyare set to act as DHCP
clients. (See the Windows Client Setupsection on page 23ofthis user guide
for more details and instructions.)
StartIP Address/FinishIP Address You will only need to fill in these values
ifthe Instant GigaDrive is configured to act as a DHCP server. The Start IP
Address number should be the first value in the range ofIP Addresses you
would allowthe GigaDrive to assign to a DHCP Client. The Finish IP address
should be the finalvalue in that range. Ensure that this range ofIP addresses is
large enough to cover all ofyour DHCP clients (PCs and other devices making
DHCP requests.).
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Microsoft Networking Workgroup Name This name should match the
Workgroup name used by the PCs on your network. The default is set to
“workgroup”.
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 Giga-
Drive’s printer and its public folder.
To create multiple user groups and shared directories on the Instant GigaDrive,
use the Browser-based Administration interface. This is invoked with the
Administration icon on the Instant GigaDrive Utility’s main screen. The fol-
lowing section of this User Guide deals with the Instant GigaDrive’s Adminis-
tration interface and options.
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Administration
Overview of Administrative Options
There are four organizational entities that can be created on the Instant Giga-
Drive in order to manage and allocate the GigaDrive’s storage space.
Administrators The administrator controls Instant GigaDrive disk-space allo-
cation bycreating 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 anyother administrators who maybe
added in the future), has full read-write access to all shares.
Users Each user is identified byhis user name and password. The administra-
tor creates users,and can also limit the amount of diskspace 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.
SharesAshare is a folder or directorythat has been saved onto the Instant
GigaDrive’s hard drive. Shares are generallycreated to reserve diskspace
for specific groups. Onlythe 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-onlyor read-
write,depending on need and share
content. Each share can be accessed
byonlyone group,but each group can
access manyshares.
The Web-basedAdministrative Interface
Because the Instant GigaDrive doesn’t have an attached keyboard or monitor,
you have been provided access to the GigaDrive’s internal data and processes
through your web browser. The GigaDrive contains an HTTPserver which
enables you to connect and configure your GigaDrive using Netscape 4.04
or better or Internet Explorer 4.0or better. This connection can be made
Guest Users Besides administra-
tors, regular users, and groups, guest
users may also access the Instant
GigaDrive. The guest user has Read/
Write access to the public share. This
can be changed, and access to addi-
tional shares can be granted. Anyone
on the network who does not have a
user name on the GigaDrive is auto-
matically logged in as a guest.
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with a click of the GigaDrive Utility’s Administration Button,
or through entering a URL into any networked PC’s web
browser.
Accessing the Administration Interface with the Instant
GigaDrive Utility
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 above right).You will be prompted for your username
and password. Enter “admin”for the user name.
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.
Choose the GigaDrive you wish to access. Choose Connect. Clickthe
Administration button. The Administrative Menu page will load.
Accessing the Administration Interface With Only Your WebBrowser
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.
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.)
This will bring you to the password prompt described above. Follow the
directions from there to reach the Administrative Menu.
Administration
Button
Note:You will need
the IP address ofthe
GigaDrive on hand in
order to gain access
to the Interface.
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The Administrative Menu - Configuration
The options on the Administrative Menu are divided between two categories—
Configuration and Storage Management. Configuration deals mostly with the
setup and monitoring of the Instant GigaDrive’s network and system variables.
The Administrative configuration options are listed on the following page.
Administrative Menu
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Network
The Network options, which are also found
in the Quick Setup area of the Instant Giga-
Drive Utility, allow you to configure the
following variables.
• IP Address Set the IPAddress, Network
mask (Subnet Mask), and Gateway variables.
• DHCP Enable and configure the DHCPServer function.
• DNS Set the Domain Name Server IPAddresses.
• 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, and set the Work-
group Name and Code Page (alphabet).
System
• General Set the Instant GigaDrive name, date and time.
• E-mailConfigure the Instant GigaDrive to send E-Mail mes-
sages if there is a problem.
• Printer PortConfigure the printer. This is helpful but not
essential for Windows users.
• ShutdownShutdown the Instant GigaDrive, or create a shut-
down schedule.
Utilities
These utilities are not required for normal operation. They are
tools to help you better manage the GigaDrive.
• DiskCheck the disk for errors. (Similar to Scandisk.)Because
the disk check takes an exceptionally long time, this should be
done overnight.
• LogCheck the systemlog. This is provided only for trouble-
shooting.
• Upgrade Upgrade the Instant GigaDrive’s software.
Status
• DiskCheck disk usage. This data is read-only.
• Printer Check the printer status, and delete the current print
job, or all print jobs.
• SystemCheck Systemstatus. This data is read-only.
Note: NEVER shut-
down the Instant
GigaDrive by cut-
ting off its power
supply.
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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
following 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 Giga-
Drive. Access to each share can be moni-
tored 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.
Note:
We recommend that
you browse the
shares and folders
on the Instant Giga-
Drive to view the
relationships
between them, and
to view the Giga-
Drive’s directory struc-
ture.
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