Linksys EFG40 User Manual page 9

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Date/Time Make sure that the date and the time are correct.
Obtain an IP Address Automatically (DHCP Client) If you have a DHCP or
Bootp server on your Network, you can choose this setting, which will enable
the GigaDrive to accept an IP address at startup.
Fixed IP Address Select this option if you wish to select a static IP address
for the Instant GigaDrive. This option is required if you wish to take advan-
tage of the 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 factory-assigned IP value
assigned to your GigaDrive is 192.168.0.2. If you do enter a fixed IP
address, be sure to write it down for future reference.
Network Mask Be sure that this address matches the Network or Subnet
Mask number 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.
Enable DHCP Server If 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 if they are set to act as
DHCP clients. (See the Windows Client Setup section on page 24 of this user
guide for more details and instructions.)
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Start IP Address/Finish IP Address You will only need to fill in these values
if the Instant GigaDrive is configured to act as a DHCP server. The Start IP
Address number should be the first value in the range of IP Addresses you
would allow the GigaDrive to assign to a DHCP Client. The Finish IP
address should be the final value in that range.
Ensure that this range of IP addresses is large enough
to cover all of your DHCP clients (PCs and other
devices making DHCP requests).
Microsoft Networking Workgroup Name This name should match the
Workgroup name used by the PCs on your network. The default is set to
"Workgroup".
Enable WINS Check this box if you have a WINS server on your network.
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
GigaDrive's printer and its public folder.
To create multiple user groups and shared directories on the Instant
GigaDrive, use the Browser-based Administration interface. The interface is
accessed through the Administration icon on the Instant GigaDrive Utility's
main screen. The following section of this User Guide deals with the Instant
GigaDrive's Administration interface and options.
W W a a r r n n i i n n g g : Do not enable
this function if there is
already a DHCP server
running on your LAN.
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