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 NAS200 Model: QUICK INSTALLATION Network Storage System with 2 Bays...
WARNING: Low-profile 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.
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NAS200. Read the License Agreement, and click Next to accept it. The screen describes the Setup Wizard steps you will perform. Click Next. Set up NAS200 Set up NAS200 License Agreement License Agreement Setup Wizard Steps Setup Wizard Steps...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Set IP configuration 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.
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If you need more information, click Help. Maximum Storage - Two separate disks (Recommended) 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) Maximum Speed - Striping (RAID 0) Click Next.
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NOTE: When formatting is complete, the Network Storage System is configured. 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.
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For the public folder, keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. Click Next. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your computer, click Yes. The Setup Wizard automatically installs the utility. Click OK.
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On your desktop, double-click My Computer. Then double-click the network drive to access it. Congratulations! Setup for this computer is complete. NOTE: To set up other computers to use the Network Storage System, run the Setup Wizard on those computers. Network Drive Mapped Network Drive Mapped...