Linksys Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives
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1. Convert failed logins to guest logins Windows networks If enabled all Windows users will be able to access the Storage Link with guest access rights By default the guest user has Read Write permission to the public data on each disk Enable UPnP Support If enabled the Storage Link will broadcast it s availability to network users with systems that support UPnP e g Windows ME Windows XP and an icon for the Storage Link will be automatically generated Port Number This port number is used for HTTP Web browser connections to this server The default is 80 as used by web servers If this is changed you should use a number greater than 1024 8080 is often used Also if the port is not 80 you must specify the port in your Web browser in order to connect To do this add a and the port number after the address such as http 192 168 1 77 8080 This example assumes the Storage Link IP Address is 192 168 1 77 and the port number is 8080 When these changes are made click the Save button to save these changes or Cancel to clear all changes To reset the Storage Link s default settings click the Restore Default Config button To get further information about anything on this screen click the Help button 18 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Administration Tab Users The Users screen allows you to manage all Storage Link users Users can be members of any user group Existing Users The user lis2. Every Monday Every Tuesday Select this to have scandisk run once per week on the specified day Use the time fields hour minute am pm to specify when the scandisk operation should be performed Click the Save button to save the settings on this screen This has no effect on any operations in progress Click the Cancel button to restore the settings on the screen to their previous values Clicking Cancel has no effect on operations in progress Click the Disk Log button to view a log showing the results of the last Scandisk operation Click the Help button to get more information about this screen 28 figuring the St Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Upgrade T s A Division of Onco Systeme tne Feman Varron V2 2810 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks Upgrade The Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Storage Link s firmware Current Firmware Upgrade File amp Y rowse This shows you the current version of the Storage Link s firmware Click the Check for Update button to browse N ERE EIFPR EE EEE ERATES the Linksys website for the Storage Link s latest firmware er Upgrade Figure 6 14 Administration Tab Advanced Upgrade You will need to download the new firmware file to your PC before upgrading it Click the Browse button to locate the upgrade file on your PC then click the Start Upgrade button to apply the upgrade Click the Help button to get more information about this scr
3. DHCP client C Faxed IP Address recommer ndet 1 IP Address 255 8 j Network Mask aa at D TA Gateway DNS Server Primary 192 fies fi fi Backup 1 optional Backup 2 optional DNS is required for E mail messages Figure 6 4 Administration Tab LAN 16 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Administration Tab System From the System screen you will be able to change some of the Storage Link s general and IP settings These settings broken up into four categories are as follows Identification Server Name In this field you can enter a new Server Name for the Storage Link Punctuation and other special characters e g cannot be used in the name Comment This field can be used to enter a comment such as the Storage Link s location WorkGroup This should match your networked PC s Workgroup Name If the Workgroup name does not match access to the Storage Link is still possible but the Storage Link will not appear when you click the Browse Network button for example when adding a Network Printer Location Language Support Select the appropriate language for users on your network If multiple languages are used select the most common Time Zone Select your local time zone Local Date Enter today s date The Storage Link will set its own calendar according to the date you provide Local Time Enter the present time The S
4. LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 39 Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 rad
5. button For more information about this screen click the Help button Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks Existing Users an aseeaes End of List Feros Fe Name fes Comment 7 Password m Very PT I Create Private Folder Share I Enable Disk Quota of a Pare ceWen eer Figure 6 6 Administration Tab Users wSLU2 19 User Membership This screen allows you to check which Groups this user is a member of and to add or revoke membership Select the user in the left hand list for granting access to the group in the right hand list Click the right pointing arrows and then the items will appear in the right hand list User Name This shows the name of the User being modified Member of This shows the Groups that this user is in Other Groups This shows all other Groups of which the user is not a member Select the Group or Groups in the right hand column then click the lt lt Button Multiple Groups can be selected by holding down the CTRL Key while selecting To Add Membership to a Group To Revoke Membership to a Group Select the Group or Groups in the left hand column then click the gt gt Button Multiple Groups can be selected by holding down the CTRL Key while selecting Click the Close button when finished Click the Help button for more information 4 User Membership Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Cisc
6. from the Setup Wizard IP Address Select the Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP setting if you already have a DHCP server setting IP Addresses on your network devices If you select Set IP configuration manually you will set the Storage Link s IP Address and network information Enter the following information e IP Address Enter the Storage Link s IP Address here making sure that it is on the same LAN segment as the PC running the Setup Wizard e Network Mask Enter the Subnet Mask in the fields It must match the other devices on your network It is set by default to 255 255 255 0 e Gateway This value is left blank by default If you have a router on your network however enter its IP Address here DNS Server The DNS Server function translates Internet addresses to IP Addresses Enter the same IP Addresses as set on your network or recommended by your ISP You must complete at least one DNS Server entry if using the E Mail Alerts feature on the Status screen Otherwise the DNS entries may be left blank When you complete multiple fields the first available server will be used Click the Save button to save any changes Cancel to clear all changes or Help to get further information about anything on this screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab Firman Version V230 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks wsLuz ystem Users Status Advanced G Obtain IP Address automatically
7. safe to detach the Flash Memory disk 6 Remove the Flash Memory Disk NOTE If the Flash Memory Disk is not removed it will not be re connected A You must remove and re insert the Flash Disk to have it re connected Changing a USB Hard Drive IMPORTANT Make sure to power off the Storage Link before A disconnecting the USB hard drive The USB Hard Drive can only be changed when the Storage Link is powered off While the Storage Link is powered off you can safely disconnect an existing USB drive and connect the desired USB drive Anew USB hard drive must be formatted before it can be used e For initial installation the Windows based Setup Wizard will check if the USB hard drive has been formatted and will offer to format an unformatted drive The format operation will destroy any existing data on the disk e If anew USB hard drive is connected at a later date you can use the Web based Utility to format the new hard drive This option is on the Disk screen which is accessed via the Administration menu A IMPORTANT The Storage Link s format is NOT compatible with Windows You cannot swap USB hard drives between Windows systems and the Storage Link Chapter 4 Setting Up the Storage Link Overview Now that everything is connected and powered on you are ready to configure the Storage Link so that it is accessible to the users on your network You will have to run the Storage Link s Setup Wizard on your PC to set up th
8. self test all of the Storage Link s LEDs will be illuminated or flashing When the self test is complete the amber Status LED will turn off the green Ready LED will blink continuously and the Ethernet LED will blink occasionally This shows that the Storage Link is booting up which could take up to three minutes It will take longer on the first boot up and on any boot up following an improper shutdown When the Storage Link has booted up the Ready Green LED and the Ethernet LED will be on e ifa Flash Memory or USB Disk is connected to the disk 2 port that LED should be on e If a USB hard drive is connected to the Hard Disk port that LED should be on e If the Network Storage Link repeatedly beeps there is a hardware problem Refer to the Troubleshooting Figure 3 4 Power Figure 3 5 Power section of this User Guide for possible solutions Connection Button Changing a Flash Memory Disk for the Disk 2 Port Inserting a Flash Memory Disk You can insert a Flash Memory Disk at any time after the utility is installed refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Once that LED comes on and stays on the Flash Memory Disk is available for use Removing a Flash Memory Disk 1 From the Storage Link utility in your System Tray select Safely Remove Drive 3 Select the desired Network Sorage Link and click Eject 5 Wait for the disk s LED to start blinking slowly A message will appear on your Windows desktop when it is
9. you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 35 Appendix D Glossary Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent i
10. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Network Storage Link LINKSYS uss 90is oes Cisco SYSTEMS Model No NSLU2 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2004 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives has been designed to make understanding networking with the Network Storage Link easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this guide is something you should pay special attention to while This checkmark means there is a note of interest and using the Network Storage Link Drives This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Network Storage Link gt This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Network Storage Link In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like inis Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers a
11. Next gt Cancel Figure 5 3 Program Folder 13 gt ark Ctnrana link far ICR 9 Nick Nr oe Wor Storad INK TOF Uob 2 U DISK rives Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Note The Storage Link is designed to function Overview A properly after using the Setup Wizard This chapter is provided solely for those who wish to perform more For advanced users a web based utility has been programmed into the Storage Link This chapter will explain advanced configuration or monitoring all of the functions in this web utility All administrative tasks are performed through this web utility The web utility can be accessed by any PC on the network by entering http 192 168 1 77 in the PC s web browser Address window e 0AA Address http 7 192 168 1 77 After you press the Enter key the Web Management Home Page will appear Figure 6 1 Accessing the Web Utility Home Tab Click the disk s links to access their contents If you click the link to User Login Private Data you will be Treen Vor 2988 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks Nsu required to enter your User Name and Password Clicking the Disk Public Data or Flash Public Data options allows you to view the contents of either the USB Hard Disks or Flash Drives that are attached to the Storage Link LKGo1ott V2 3R10 192 168 1 10 Disk Ready 38405MB 100 Free Flash Drive Not installed Figure 6 2 Home Tab Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Driv
12. Storing Files de WORKGROUP ojx File Edit View Go Favorites Help ero ga sno xa Hr To store files on the Storage Link you should Map a drive letter to each folder on the Storage Link folder you wish to access The Network Drive will then be available to all Windows programs The procedure is as follows Address a WORKGROUP 1 Double click the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places icon on the desktop age Network Storage Link 2 On the View menu select Details The Comment column will now be visible 3 Locate the Storage Link If it is not listed double click Entire Network Then double click the Workgroup that the Storage Link is in By default the Storage Link is in Workgroup Figure B 2 Locating the Storage Link 33 Double click the icon for the Storage Link Right click a folder directory to which you have access and select Map Network Drive Select a drive letter for this folder and check the Reconnect at Logon checkbox If this is not done the mapping will be lost when you shut down your PC Click OK This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer and from the File Open or File Save As dialog in all Windows applications On Windows 95 98 ME when you try to access a folder you may be prompted for a password If your Windows logon name is the same as your user name on the Storage Link but the passwords are different you can enter your Storage Link password here If your
13. Windows logon name does not exist on the Storage Link however you will have only guest access rights and there is no password which you can enter in this dialog 29 7G Oh X al Be Address Ss LKGO00034 For Administrator only DISK For everyone In Windows right click select Map Network Drive FLASH For everyone In Windows right click select Map Network Drive ove ar Path LKG000034 DISK Cancel W Reconnect atlogon Figure B 3 Mapping the Network Drive 34 All networking products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate within a network TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows
14. ame When I click the Storage Link s icon in Network Neighborhood I m prompted for a password This can happen in the following situations eYour Windows Logon name is recognized by the Storage Link but your Logon password is not Simply enter your password or make your Windows password the same as the Storage Link s password eYour Windows Logon name is not recognized by the Storage Link defaulting you to guest access rights If you are not the Network Administrator ask your Administrator to create a user name for you Use the same name as your Logon name eYou do not have access permission for this share If you are not the Network Administrator ask your Administrator to grant you access 31 Appendix B Using the Storage Link s Storage Overview Supported versions of Windows are e Windows 95 98 ME or later e Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 e Windows XP The following items may need to be checked or configured e TCP IP protocol e Network Logon Windows 95 98 ME only e Mapping to the Network Storage Link s storage TCP IP Setup Normally no changes are required to each PC Check with your LAN administrator or Network Storage Link Administrator to see if any changes are required 32 Network Logon Windows 95 98 ME only If using Windows 2000 or XP ignore this section You do not need to make any changes to your network configuration If using Windows 95 98 ME you must log on to the Network corre
15. at you want to set up Then click the Yes button to change any of the Storage Link s settings or click the No button to accept the settings and exit the Setup Wizard LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc G Network Storage Link with USB 2 0 Setup Wizard ve amy Guide l i Cisco Systems wsm NSLUZ Copyright 2004 Linkays A Division of Casco Syntema ine AB rights reserved Figure 4 1 The Setup Wizard s Main Menu Network Storage Link with USB 2 0 Setup Wizard Figure 4 2 Select the Network Storage Link 4 Next you will need to enter a password The default password is admin After entering the password click the OK button 5 The next screen that appears has the Storage Link s IP settings Select the Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP setting if you already have a DHCP server setting IP Addresses on your network devices If you select Set IP configuration manually you will set the Storage Link s IP Address and network information Enter the following information e IP Address Enter the Storage Link s IP Address here making sure that it is on the same LAN segment as the PC running the Setup Wizard e IP Mask Enter the Subnet Mask in the fields It must match the other devices on your network It is set by default to 255 255 255 0 e Gateway This value is left blank by default If you have a router on your network however enter its IP Address here Click the Next button to proceed
16. b folder field appears enter the location of the sub folder where the share will be stored Other Device Enter the details of the remote device where data will be backed up Name The backup job s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length Shared Folder Enter the name of the shared folder Depending on the direction of the backup this is either the share to be backed up or the destination for the backed up data Access to folder requires login If the share is password protected enable this checkbox and enter the Login Name and Password required to gain access to the share Name Backup Type Direction This NSLU2 Other Device Options Define Backup Job Backup Full C From this NSLU2 to another device From another devic Share Sub Folder Name Shared Folder e to this NSLU2 DISKI PCI share F Access requires login Login Name Password Administrator Schedule Every Day zh Do fama Figure 6 12 The Define Backup Job Screen 26 Options This shows the scheduling options for when the backup will occur Never Choosing this selection will disable this backup job Every Day Select this to have the back up job performed each day at the specified time Every Monday Every Tuesday Select this to have the backup performed once per week on the specified day The time fields hour minute am pm allow you to sp
17. change the USB drive s format so that it can be used in the Storage Link click OK To leave the USB drive unchanged click Cancel and you will not be able to store data on the hard drive Figure 4 8 Format Chapter 4 Setting Up the Storage Link 11 Setup Wizard Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives 10 You have now successfully set up the Network Storage Link with the Setup Wizard Click the Exit button on the screen that appears to exit the Setup Wizard with Windows You cannot swap USB hard drives between IMPORTANT The Storage Link s format is NOT compatible A Windows systems and the Storage Link Network Storage Link with USB 2 0 Figure 4 9 Congratulations Chapter 4 Setting Up the Storage Link 12 Setup Wizard Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Chapter 5 Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Overview If you will use a flash disk with the Storage Link you will need to install this utility to install the Storage Link s Utility into your Window s System Tray Installation 1 The Welcome screen will appear If you need to close your Windows programs click Gancel To continue with the installation click Next 2 The installation folder will be displayed in next screen If you want the utility to be installed in the destination shown click Next If you want to choose a different folder click Browse and search for the location When the location is selected click Next To r
18. ctly in order to use the Network Storage Link Network 21x Configuration Identification Access Control Check your Window logon using Start Settings Control Panel Network Verify that the Primary Network Logon is set to Client for Microsoft Networks If this is already set there is no need to make any changes The following network components are installed NetBEUI gt PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter NetBEUI gt Dial Up Adapter y NetBEUI gt Dial Up Adapter 2 VPN Support Y TCP IP gt PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter y TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter 2 VPN Support Sl File and printer sharing for NetWare Networks v gt Windows will then prompt you to log on to the Network when it boots You must log on If you press ESC or click Cancel no network resources will be available When you log on you need to use a valid User Name and Password Add Remove Properties If the Network Storage Link Administrator has defined users on the Network Storage Link use the User Name and password they supply Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks If you use a User Name and password which is not recognized by the Network Storage Link you can still use it with guest access rights By default this allows read write access to the public share but the Administrator can set the guest access rights as they wish Figure B 1 Network Logon
19. e Storage Link s basic settings To run the Setup Wizard on your Windows 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 or XP PC follow the instructions below Note This procedure only has to be done once by the Storage Link s administrator Setup Wizard 1 Insert the Setup Wizard CD ROM into your PC s CD ROM drive 2 An autorun menu should appear after a few seconds If the autorun menu does not appear click the Start button select Run enter D SetupUtility exe where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive into the field that appears and press Enter This Main Menu screen provides you with these options buttons Setup Click the Setup button to continue with the setup procedure Install Utility If using a flash memory disk install this utility after the Setup Wizard to map a flash memory disk to your PC See Chapter 5 Install Utility for Flash Disks User Guide Clicking on this opened this User Guide LINKSYS Web connects you to the Linksys web site if you have an active Internet connection Lastly clicking the Exit button will exit the Setup Wizard After clicking the Setup button follow these instructions 3 From the following screen the Setup Wizard will automatically search for any Storage Link currently on your network or attached to your PC If it fails to detect the Storage Link or if a Storage Link has been installed since the Setup Wizard s last search click Search Again to locate the Storage Link Select the Storage Link th
20. ecify at what time the back up job should be performed 27 Disk Fierrmare Version VIRI The Disk screen allows you to perform disk maintenance Network Storage LinkforUSB20 T Format Disk or 1 Backup 1 Ok 1 Upgrade 1 Seti Use this after installing a new disk The disk will be partitioned and formatted Any data on the disk will be lost Disk 1 Status Notinstalled When formatting a disk that is 80 gigabits or larger it may take five minutes or longer for the formatting to Disk 2 Status _ complete pertornych jcipeeptcbyees dre frog To format disk one click the Format Disk1 button To format disk two click the Format Disk2 button Disk 1 Status a Scandisk Disk2Staus NA U 4 i Run Scandisk Never a o ems Running the Scandisk Disk Check program will check the file system and correct any errors found This sat None i program should be run regularly The Scandisk program will also run automatically if an error condition is haa detected such as an abnormal shutdown due to loss of power Click the Start Stop Disk1 button to scan disk Rt den ii td one Click the Start Stop Disk2 button to scan disk two Save Cancel Disklog Help Figure 6 13 Administration Tab Advanced Disk Run Scandisk These fields allow you to set up a schedule for running Scandisk regularly The available options are Never Scandisk will not be scheduled to run Every Day Select this to have scandisk run each day at the specified time
21. een Setup Clicking the Setup tab brings you back to the Administration tab s LAN screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link 29 Administration Tab Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives User Guide Clicking this tab opens this user guide in an online format Linksys Web Clicking this tab opens the Linksys website Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link User Guide LINKSYS A Division of Osco Systems ine Notwork Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks NSLU2 Home On line User Guide Note o This is a condensed version of the Manual The fial version is on the CD ROM provided with your Network Storage Link e For mformation about each screeen please use the help button and file Contents o Getting Familiar with the Network Storage Link Eront Panel Rear Panel Buzzer o Installation Connecting Everything Together and Booting Up Figure 6 15 The Online User Guide 30 Appendix A Troubleshooting The Storage Link Utility cannot detect the Storage Link eCheck that the Storage Linkis properly installed that the LAN connections are secure and that the Storage Link is powered ON elf you are using a router make sure that your PC and the Storage Link are on the same network segment eMake sure that your PC has the TCP IP network protocol installed See Appendix C Windows Help for more information The Storage Link is configured but can t find it in Network Neighbo
22. es User Password Tab LINKSYS A Division of Caco Systires inc Password Change User Password From the User Password tab any user can change their Storage Link password Simply enter your User Name in the User Name field This should be the same as your network logon Then enter your Storage Link Password Next enter your new password in the New Password field This new password can be up to 15 hexadecimal characters long Enter this new password again in the Confirm new password field and click the Save button to save this new password Click the Save button to save any changes Cancel to clear all changes or Help to get further information about anything on this screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link User Password Tab Femen Vereen V2 RIO Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks nsLU User name Easting password New password Confirm new password Figure 6 3 User Password Tab 15 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Dri Administration Tab LAN When you click the Administration tab a screen requesting the Administrator s password will appear If this has not been changed from the default setting admin enter the default name and password Then you can set the Administrator s user name and password from the Administration tab s Users screen After logging in you will see the Administration tab s LAN screen From the LAN screen you will be able to configure some of the settings you saved
23. esh button to refresh the screen Click the Clear Log button to clear all of the log s data Shutdown Use these fields to set up a shutdown schedule if desired The available options are Never This means that scheduled shutdowns will not be performed Every Day Select this to shutdown each day at the specified time Every Monday Every Tuesday Select this to shutdown once per week on the specified day Use the time fields hour minute am pm to specify when the shutdown should be performed Restart Use these fields to set up a restart schedule if desired The options for Restart are the same as those for Shutdown Disk 1 Disk 2 This displays the types of drives connected as well as how much space remains Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systema ne Status EMail Alerts Mail Alerts Kooro 192 168 1 100 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks wSLU2 jem Users Status Advanced Never ah o me Maxtor 2 FO40L0 Free Space 37950 MBytes 100 Not installed T Send E Mail alerts when problems are detected E Mail Address 2 INSLU2 Report ahe foo fem Figure 6 8 Administration Tab Status 21 E Mail Alerts Check the box next to Send E Mail alerts to enable the Storage Link to send alerts via e Mail Alerts will be sent when there is some problem requiring the Administrator s attention Enter
24. eturn to the previous screen click Back 3 From this screen select a Program Folder where you can access the utility The utility will automatically be installed into the selected folder Chapter 5 Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Overview Welcome xj Welcome to the Dongle NAS Setup program This progam wil instal Dongle NAS on your computer Itis strongly recommended that you erat al Windows programe before running this Setup program Cick Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This progam is protected by copyright law and Intemational teates Unsuthorzed reproduction o distribution of thes program or any partion of may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible undar law Crea _ Figure 5 1 Welcome Choose Destination Location xj Setup well install Dongle NAS in the folowing folder To install to this folder chck Newt TO marali a inners Cer cere DIA tanec AORE folder You can choose not to instal Dongle NAS by clicking Cancel to ext Setup Destination Folder C Program Files Dongle NAS Browse cea Figure 5 2 Destination Location Select Program Folder xj Setup wil add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may lype a new folder name or select one from the esting Folders fst Cick Next to continue lt Back
25. f a file located on the Internet 37 Standards Protocols Network Port Cabling Type Topology LEDs Switches Dimensions LxWxH Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802 3 802 3u SMB CIFS over TCP IP One 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 Port UTP CAT 5 or better Star Ready Status Ethernet Disk 2 Disk 1 Power Reset 1 08 x 5 31 x 3 78 27 5 mm x 135 mm x 96 mm 185g 5V DC Maximum 2 Amps 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Power Adapter Provided FCC Class B CE VCCI 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 38 Appendix F Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization N
26. ime Settings Figure 4 6 Confirm New Settings Figure 4 7 Change Settings Figure 4 8 Format Figure 4 9 Congratulations Figure 5 1 Welcome Figure 5 2 Destination Location Figure 5 3 Program Folder Figure 6 1 Accessing the Web Utility Figure 6 2 Home Tab Figure 6 3 User Password Tab Figure 6 4 Administration Tab LAN Figure 6 5 Administration Tab System Figure 6 6 Administration Tab Users Figure 6 7 The User Membership Screen Figure 6 8 Administration Tab Status Figure 6 9 Administration Tab Advanced Groups ONNNNOUOSA Figure 6 10 Administration Tab Advanced Shares Figure 6 11 Administration Tab Advanced Backup Figure 6 12 The Define Backup Job Screen Figure 6 13 Administration Tab Advanced Disk Figure 6 14 Administration Tab Advanced Upgrade Figure 6 15 The Online User Guide Figure B 1 Network Logon Figure B 2 Locating the Storage Link Figure B 3 Mapping the Network Drive 24 25 26 28 29 30 33 33 34 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Now you can quickly and easily add USB storage devices onto your network with the Network Storage Link This stand alone Network Attached Storage device features two USB ports One port can be used for a USB Flash Drive and the other can be connected to any USB hard drive As your storage needs grow you can simply install a larger hard drive Installation of the Netwo
27. io 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 devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE In compliance with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC this product meets the requirements of the following standards e EN55022 Emission e EN55024 Immunity 40 Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty per
28. iod you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 41
29. lick the Upload button to restore that file as the Storage Link s configuration IMPORTANT Uploading Restoring the configuration file will A overwrite and destroy any existing configuration I Enable drive backup ftom Disk 1 to Disk2 Backup Time Hale po fone All existing data on Disk 2 will be destroyed If Disk 2 is changed drive automatically disabled Drive Backup Pte al a aS ia This section allows you to schedule backups of Disk 1 onto Disk 2 Simply click the radio button and use the pull down menus to select the day and time You can also click the Start Backup Now button to back up data aa e immediately Click the Save button to save your settings or Cancel to clear the settings Backupt Orero NSLUZ Every Day 1200 6m Data Backup Data files can be backed up from the Storage Link to another network device or from another network device to the Storage Link The Backup Jobs field displays any backup jobs you have defined If you have not defined any jobs the field will be empty For each job defined the following data is shown Figure 6 11 Administration Tab Advanced Backup e Name This shows the name you assigned to this backup job e Source amp Destination The name of the source and destination devices are shown in the form Source gt Destination e Date Time The date and time of the last backup are shown Click the Backup Now button to run the selected backup job immediately The Modify button will al
30. low you to change the settings of the selected backup job Click the Delete button to delete the selected backup job The Add New Job button will open the Define Backup Job screen where you can define a new backup job Click the View Log button to view the log of completed backup jobs Click the Help button to get more information about this screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link 25 Administration Tab Define Backup Job From this screen you can add new backup jobs which will be displayed on the Backup screen Follow the guidelines below when adding jobs Name The backup job s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length Backup Type Select the desired backup type Selecting Full will back up all files The Incremental option will only back up files as they are changed Selecting Synchonize will back up all files to start then any files on the destination which do not exist on the source are deleted Direction Select the desired direction where backing up will occur e From this NSLU2 to another device Data on the Storage Link is backed up to a remote device e From another device to this NSLU2 Data on a remote device is backed up to the Storage Link This NSLU2 Share Select the applicable share If backing up from the Storage Link select the share you wish to back up If backing up to the Storage Link select the share where you want the backed up data to be stored When the Su
31. nd descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section NSLU2 UG 40503B KL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this Guide Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Storage Link The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3 Connecting the Storage Link Overview Hardware Installation Changing a Flash Memory Disk for the Disk 2 Port Changing a USB Hard Drive Chapter 4 Setting Up the Storage Link Overview Setup Wizard Chapter 5 Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Overview Installation Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Overview Home Tab User Password Tab Administration Tab Administration Tab Administration Tab User Guide Linksys Web Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix B Using the Storage Link s Storage Overview TCP IP Setup Network Logon Windows 95 98 ME only Storing Files oo ODaannur AN a Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information 35 36 38 39 40 41 List of Figures Figure 2 1 Back Panel Figure 2 2 Front Panel Figure 3 1 Ethernet Connection Figure 3 2 Flash Drive Connection Figure 3 3 Hard Drive Connection Figure 3 4 Power Connection Figure 3 5 Power Button Figure 4 1 The Setup Wizard s Main Menu Figure 4 2 Select the Network Storage Link Figure 4 3 Enter a Password Figure 4 4 IP Settings Figure 4 5 Date T
32. ndix supplies the Storage Link s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Storage Link The Back Panel The Storage Link s ports and connectors are located on the back panel Ethernet This LAN Local Area Network port connects to Ethernet network devices such as a switch or router Disk 2 Insert your USB Flash Drive USB key or USB disk here Disk 1 Connect your USB hard drive here Flash drives will not be recognized Reset Button This button has 2 functions If the Network Storage Link s IP Address is lost press and hold this button for two seconds The IP Address will be set to the default value of 192 168 1 77 and it will beep once to indicate the reset has occurred If the Network Storage Link s password is lost press and hold this button for 10 seconds The password will then be set to the default value of admin and the Network Storage Link will beep again Power Connect the power adapter here settings and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the Important Resetting the Network Storage Link will erase all of your Network Storage Link if you want to retain the settings Figure 2 1 Back Panel age Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives y Network lt The Front Panel The Storage Link s LEDs where information about network activity i
33. nstitute that develops networking standards IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet 36 LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address o
34. ny comment about the share must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 32 characters in length Location This specifies the location of the share Choose the Default folder or Specify to specify a different folder Click the Save button to save any changes Click the Help button to get more information about this screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab Femmare Version V22810 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks wSLU2 Deleting a Share does NOT delete the folder or files nem OM Comment N Location Default folder C Specify Location can NOT be changed once share is created Figure 6 10 Administration Tab Advanced Shares 24 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Backup A Division of Cisco Systems tc Femware Varsien 2 3720 Config Backup Network Storage LinkforUSB20 Dike suw Backup Admin stration User Guide This allows you to Backup the Storage Link s configuration file to your PC and Restore that configuration file to or et Backup Dok Upgrade 1 Seip the Storage Link The configuration file contains all network information as well as the User Group and Share information It does NOT include any information about the files stored on the Storage Link You can Backup Download the configuration file to your PC of Restore Upload a previously saved configuration file Click the Download button to backup the configuration file to your PC C
35. o Systems Ines joj xj EE sow aortas sone aie User Membership UserName guest Member of groups Other Groups administrators End of List everyone End of List EE Select multiple Groups by holding CTRL while selecting Ln co I Internet Al Figure 6 7 The User Membership Screen 20 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Status The Status screen allows you to check the Storage Link s details and status System Server Name The Server s current name This name will be shown in Network Neighborhood or My Network Places IP Address This displays the Storage Link s current IP Address Current Status Indicates the Storage Link s current status This will usually state Ready If the Server is not available the message will say why the Server is not available e g Scandisk in Progress e Click the Shutdown Now button to immediately shut down the Storage Link This will break all existing connections None of your data will be saved e Click the Restart Now button to restart reboot the Storage Link This will break all existing connections The Storage Link will immediately restart and won t be available again until after the Restart is complete None of your data will be saved e Click the View Log button to view the log file in a separate window The log file is a record of the Storage Link s activity which can help in management and troubleshooting Click the Refr
36. or the Back button to return to the previous screen 6 From the next screen you can change the time and date on the Storage Link e Time Zone Select your local time zone from the drop down menu here e Date Set your current date here e Time Set your current time here Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen erify admin password x Please enter current admin password Figure 4 3 Enter a Password G Set configuration massy Oi C Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP Network Storage Link with USB 2 0 Figure 4 4 IP Settings LINKEYS Date Time Settings IERIE cnr 08 on pce tee WSS Garmin The EE a 10 07 22 AM aj Network Storage Link with USB 2 0 Setup Wizard Figure 4 5 Date Time Settings 10 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives 7 On the next screen review the Network Storage Link 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 NSLU2 Figure 4 6 Confirm New Settings 8 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 Figure 4 7 Change Settings 9 If the USB hard drive has not previously been used in a Storage Link its format must be changed You will be asked to verify if you want to change the format To
37. pter describes the Storage Link s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Storage Link This chapter describes the Storage Link s physical features Chapter 3 Connecting the Storage Link This chapter shows you how to connect the Storage Link to your Network Chapter 4 Setting up the Storage Link This chapter shows you how to use the Storage Link s Setup Wizard to quickly and easily set it up Chapter 5 Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Follow the directions in this chapter when using Flash Disks Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link This chapter show you how to use the Storage Link s web utility for online management Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Storage Link Appendix B Using the Storage Link s Storage This chapter helps you with using the Storage Link and Windows Appendix C Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix D Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix E Specifications This appendix provides the Storage Link s technical specifications Appendix F Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Storage Link s warranty information Appendix G Regulatory Information This appe
38. r modify the access rights for this group Click the Members button to display the users who are members of the selected Group You can then add or delete members The everyone Group contains all users but you cannot add or remove members Click the Delete Button to delete a selected Group The administrators and everyone Groups cannot be deleted Click the Help button to get more information about this screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab A Divison of Osco Systeme tre Foroen Version VEINID Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks nsu Groups Administration User Guide Linksys Web Backup Dick Upgrade Setup everyone agaeuonen End of List sssssesss Figure 6 9 Administration Tab Advanced Groups 23 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Shares The Shares screen allows you to create and manage shares Existing Shares Click the Access button to view and configure the users who are allowed to access the selected share Click the Browse button to view the contents of the selected share Click the Delete button to delete the share Properties Fill in the Name Comment Location and Specify fields as specified below to add a new share Click the Save as New Share button to save your new share Click the Clear Form button to clear the fields in Properties Name The share s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length Comment A
39. rhood eGo to the Find function in the Start menu Choose Computer then enter the Storage Link s name In Windows 2000 go to Files and Folders and use the Search for a Computer option elf this doesn t work choose the Network option of the Control Panel to check that a TCP IP protocol is installed If it isn t installed use Add Protocol Microsoft TCP IP to install it In Windows 2000 click Install not Add In Windows NT click the Protocols tab then Add eCheck the network bindings First make sure that the TCP IP protocol is bound to your network card NIC Then select your network card in the Control Panel click Properties and choose the Bindings tab If TCP IP is not bound checked check it eMake sure that the TCP IP gt network card entry is bound to the Client for Microsoft Networks service Select the TCP IP entry for your network Card click Properties and then choose the Bindings tab If Client for Microsoft Networks is not bound checked check it elf you don t have a router make sure that your IP Address is compatible with the Storage Link s IP Address This means it needs to be in the same address range e g 192 168 1 3 to 192 168 1 254 and using the same Subnet Mask e g 255 255 255 0 elf you do have a router check that your Gateway IP Address is set correctly Ask your LAN administrator for the correct value elf you have changed the name of the Storage Link change the name back to the default n
40. rk Storage Link is simple just plug it directly into your Ethernet network and it s instantly available provided you have a DHCP server on your network If you don t it takes only a few minutes to run the Windows setup utility and configure the Network Storage Link for your network The Network Storage Link features built in disk utilities that are accessible through your web browser You can format a drive for initial use and scan the disk for errors If you ve installed a second Network Storage Link you can back up data from one Network Storage Link to the other You can also autmatically back up data to or from a shared folder on a Windows system on your network For even more flexibility and utility the Network Storage Link can be set up to be accessible directly from the Internet which allows access to stored files via a web browser Files can be available publicly in your network or you can create password protected accounts for your authorized users The Network Storage Link is a powerful flexible and economical addition to your network Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives set it up and configure it for easy use These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Storage Link Chapter 1 Introduction This cha
41. s displayed and power switch are located on the front panel Ready Status This LED will begin blinking when you turn on the Storage Link This is the Storage Link running a self test When this test has completed the LED will appear solid green An Amber LED indicates an error with the Storage Link See Appendix A Troubleshooting for more information Ethernet Green The Ethernet LED serves two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the Network Storage Link is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet port A blinking LED indicates network activity Disk 2 This will light up when a Flash disk or USB hard drive is connected When the light is blinking slowly this means the disk or drive can be disconnected A fast blinking light means data is being transferred over your network Disk 1 This will light up when a USB hard drive is connected A blinking LED indicates network activity Power Switch The power switch is a soft switch If the Storage Link is powered off you can start it up by briefly pressing the power switch To power down the Network Storage Link press the power switch and wait for it to shutdown and the LEDs to turn off Figure 2 2 Front Panel g to Know the Storage Link Chapter 3 Connecting the Storage Link Overview The following section instructs you on how to physically connect the Storage Link to the network and how to configure the Storage Link for basic operation in your Windows en
42. t shows all existing users The details of the selected user are displayed under Properties at the lower half of this screen Select a user then select from the following options e Click the Groups button to open the User Membership screen which allows you to view and or modify the Group that the selected user is in e Click the Delete button to delete the selected user When deleting a user you have the option of deleting the Group and Share with the same name as the user if they exist Properties This area of the screen allows you to change the properties for the user selected in the list above Name The user s name must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length Comment Any comment about the user must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length Password The password must be composed of alphanumeric symbols not exceeding 15 characters in length Verify Password Re enter the password here Clicking the box next to Create Private Folder Share provides this user with a private folder on the drive Clicking the box beside Enable Disk Quota allows you to set a limit on how much storage space that user has in terms of megabytes of data Enter the amount in the space provided When you re finished click the Save button to save your changes If you wish to establish this user as new click the Save as New User button You can also clear the date by clicking the Clear Form
43. the Administrator s e mail address es in the E Mail Address field s In the Subject field you can enter the text you wish to appear in the Subject field of e Mail generated by e mail alerts Click the Save button to save any changes Click the Cancel button to clear anything that you entered Click the Refresh button to update the data shown on the screen Click the Details button to open a new window that displays further status details including a list of all PCs and other devices that have been allocated an IP address by the DHCP Server function if enabled Click the Help button to get more information about this screen 22 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disk Drives Advanced When you click the Advanced tab under Administration several other tabs with appear Groups Shares Backup Disk Upgrade Setup These are intended for advanced users and are described below Groups The Groups screen allows you to manage the User Groups assigned on the Storage Link New Group Use this area to create a new group Enter the desired name for the new group in the Name field and click the Create button Existing Groups This shows the list of all Groups Two groups administrators and everyone refer to those who are administrators and the group of all users These always exist and cannot be deleted Click the Access button to display the shares that the members of the current Group are able to access You can then assign remove o
44. torage Link will set its own clock according to the time you provide Remember that this is not sent to the Server until you click the Save button WINS Enable WINS If your network has a WINS Server check this to register the Storage Link with the WINS Server This will allow network users to locate this device through a Router Without WINS Network Neighborhood or My Network Places it only scans the local network segment WINS Server When enabling WINS enter your WINS Server s IP Address in this field Normally this will be a Windows NT 2000 XP Server Chapter 6 Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab LINKSYS A Division of Osco Systeme inc Fermmare Version V2IR10 Network Storage Link for USB 2 0 Disks wSLU2 System Administration User Guide Users Status Advanced LKGO10111 frorkgroup Server Name Comment Workgroup Language Support USA 437 Time Zone GMT 08 00 Peciic Time US Conade Tivena Jen z 1970 nth day year Local Date Local Time 10 03 jam I Enable wins WANS Server Enable Guest Logins F Convert failed logins to guest logins Windows networks F Enable UPnP Support Port number for HTTP Web Browser connections to this server 80 Save Cancel Restore Default Config Help Figure 6 5 Administration Tab System 17 Location Enable Guest Logins If enabled you can enter guest as the user ID to log in to the Storage Link
45. umber clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys or c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY
46. vironment Everything you need to do to get your Storage Link up and running is covered here Before the Storage Link can be installed on your network the TCP IP protocol must be set up on your network PCs Hardware Installation swappable Make sure that the Network Storage Link is powered off before you connect or disconnect any USB flash or hard drive IMPORTANT The Network Storage Link is not hot Follow the steps below to begin the installation of the Storage Link 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Storage Link Plug it into the Ethernet port on the Storage Link s back panel and connect the other end of the cable to a hub or switch on your network 2 Connect the USB Storage Devices e If using a USB flash memory device USB Key insert it in the Disk 2 port e lf connecting a USB hard drive you can connect it to either port You should connect the first hard drive to the Disk 1 port leaving the Disk 2 port available for Flash Disks Figure 3 1 Ethernet Connection 3 Plug the supplied power cord into the Storage Link s power port located on the Network Storage Link s back panel Connect the other end of the power cord to a surge protector outlet Figure 3 2 Flash Drive Figure 3 3 Hard Drive Connection Connection 4 Power on the Network Storage Link by pressing the power button once on the front panel 5 The Storage Link will run a brief self test two or three seconds prior to actually booting up During the
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