Linksys NAS200 User manual

Network Storage
System with 2 Bays
Model: NAS200
QUICK INSTALLATION
Package Contents
Network Storage System with 2 Bays
Setup CD-ROM
User Guide on CD-ROM
Quick Installation
Ethernet Network Cable
Power Adapter with Power Cord
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NOTE: The Network Storage System supports up to two 3.5-inch,
Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drives, so use hard drives equipped with
the SATA interface. Before you begin, back up any pre-existing
data because all data on your hard drives will be erased.
WARNING: Low-prole or half-height hard drives can be used at
your own risk; however, Linksys does not support the use of these
drives as they are not securely held in place inside the Network
Storage System.
Make sure the Network Storage
System is powered off.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. The Setup Wizard should run
automatically, and the Welcome
screen should appear. If it does not,
click Start and then Run. In the
field provided, enter
D:\SetupUtility.exe (if “D” is the
letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Click the Click Here to Start
button.
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B.
C.
Insert the CD-ROMInsert the CD-ROM
Click Here to StartClick Here to Start
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For first-time installation, click Set
up NAS200.
Read the License Agreement, and
click Next to accept it.
The screen describes the Setup
Wizard steps you will perform. Click
Next.
D.
E.
F.
Set up NAS200Set up NAS200
License AgreementLicense Agreement
Setup Wizard StepsSetup Wizard Steps
Configuration2�

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Make sure your hard drives use
the SATA interface. These drives
must be formatted by the Network
Storage System. Make sure you
back up all pre-existing data before
the Network Storage System erases
and formats your hard drives. Click
Next.
For physical installation, follow
these instructions:
Push together the clips, and
remove the drive bay door. (If
you have only one drive, install
it in the upper bay.)
Lift up the ribbon.
Make sure the connector side
of the drive faces the bay, and
the label side faces up.
Make sure the drive is inserted under the ribbon.
Push the drive in until it snugly fits in the bay.
Replace the drive bay door.
If you have a second hard drive, repeat these steps for the lower bay.
NOTE: If you install a second drive and plan to stripe (RAID 0)
or mirror (RAID 1) these drives, then match the drive sizes for
maximum drive use.
Click Next.
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7.
SATA Hard DrivesSATA Hard Drives
Install Hard DriveInstall Hard Drive

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Connect one end of the included
Ethernet network cable to the
Ethernet port of the Network
Storage System.
Connect the other end to one of
the router’s local network ports.
Click Next.
Connect the power adapter to the
Power port of the Network Storage
System.
Connect the power cord to the
power adapter. Plug the power cord
into an electrical outlet.
Press the Power button on the
back panel of the Network Storage
System. The Network Storage
System beeps once when it is ready.
Click Next.
I.
J.
Connect Network CableConnect Network Cable
Connect PowerConnect Power

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While the Network Storage System
is booting up, the Power LED on the
front panel flashes.
Wait until you hear the Network
Storage System beep twice. (Be
patient; this can take several
minutes.)
The Power and Ethernet LEDs are
lit. The Disk 1 LED is lit if you have
installed a drive in the upper bay.
The Disk 2 LED is lit if you have
installed a drive in the lower bay.
Click Next.
The Setup Wizard automatically
searches for any Network Storage
System on your network.
If the Network Storage System
is not detected, check its cable
connections, and make sure it is
powered on. Then click Search
Again to locate the Network
Storage System.
Select the Network Storage System
that you want to set up. Then click
Next.
K.
L.
Wait for Two BeepsWait for Two Beeps
Network Storage System DetectedNetwork Storage System Detected

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Enter a descriptive name for the
Network Storage System. Click
Next.
If you have a router or other
DHCP server automatically
assigning IP addresses, then select
Automatically obtain an IP
address (DHCP recommended)
and click Next. (If you are not sure
which option to select, then select
this option.)
Proceed to step O.
NOTE: If you need more information, click Help.
To manually set the Network
Storage System’s network settings,
select Set IP conguration
manually and enter the following
information:
IP Address Enter the Network
Storage System’s IP address, and
make sure that it is on the same
local area network (LAN) segment
as the computer running the Setup
Wizard.
M.
N.
Enter Descriptive NameEnter Descriptive Name
Automatic Network SettingsAutomatic Network Settings
Manual Network SettingsManual Network Settings

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Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask, which must match the subnet mask
of the other devices on your network. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway If you have a router on your network, enter its IP address. The
default is 192.168.1.1.
Click Next.
Select the appropriate
configuration for your drive usage:
WARNING: Before you format
drive(s), back up pre-existing
data because all data on
your drive(s) will be erased
when they are formatted.
NOTE: If you need more
information, click Help.
Maximum Storage - Two separate disks (Recommended) Drives seen
separately.
Maximum Storage - Two disks configured as one large disk
(JBOD/LVM) Drives seen as a single virtual drive.
Maximum Data Security - Mirroring (RAID 1) Requires two hard drives.
Maximum Speed - Striping (RAID 0) Requires two hard drives.
Click Next.
O.
Select Drive ConfigurationSelect Drive Configuration

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Review the new settings. If they
are correct, click Save. If you would
like to change them, click Back to
return to the previous screen.
To confirm that you want to format
your drives and erase all data on
them, click Next.
WARNING: Before you format
drive(s), back up pre-existing
data because all data on
your drive(s) will be erased
when they are formatted.
NOTE: When formatting is complete, the Network Storage System
is congured. You can map it to computers or use the Network
Storage System without mapping.
The following steps map the
network drive(s) to your computer
for convenient access.
Click Set up Computer.
P.
Q.
R.
Confirm New SettingsConfirm New Settings
Confirm FormattingConfirm Formatting
Set up ComputerSet up Computer