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IP
Yellow
If this light it turned on, the GigaDrive is acting as
a DHCP client and receiving an IP address from a
DHCP server on the network. If this LED is flash-
ing, no DHCP server responded to the client
request.
HD Usage
This series of LEDs runs from green to red to
show what percentage of the GigaDrive's hard
drive is full.
Beeper Codes
The Instant GigaDrive has an internal beeper that beeps to indicate certain
events.
1 Beep
Signals that the Reset button or Power switch has
been pressed.
2 Beeps
Repeated every 5 seconds for 1 minute. Signals
that the GigaDrive is configured as a DHCP client,
but no DHCP Server responded to the DHCP
client request.
3 Beeps
Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. Signals
that the GigaDrive's hard disk usage exceeds 98%
capacity.
5 Beeps
Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. Signals
that the GigaDrive is overheating. An automatic
shutdown will be performed 3 minutes after the 1st
beep.
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Linksys Instant EtherFast
Series
®
EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive
Basic Installation & Setup
Overview
N N o o t t e e : If you are a network administrator, please follow these Basic
Installation & Setup steps, then proceed to the Administration sec-
tion on page 14, which gives you the full available range of
administrator options.
The following section instructs you on how to physically 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 func-
tion, skip any steps that deal with printer installation. The GigaDrive's instal-
lation process will work fine without them.
N N o o t t e e : : NEVER shut down the Instant GigaDrive by cutting
off its power supply. Always use either the power button or
the Shut Down feature in the GigaDrive's Utility.
Connecting Everything Together and Booting Up
Requirements
Your system must meet the following requirements before you begin the
Instant Gigadrive's installation.
• TCP/IP protocol enabled on the network
• 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
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.04 or higher
• CD-ROM drive, or access to a network PC with a CD-ROM drive
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