Linksys EFVCD20 User Manual

Etherfast series instant gigacd server

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EtherFast
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Instant GigaCD
Server
Use this guide to install: EFVCD20
User Guide

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  • Page 1 EtherFast ® Series Instant GigaCD Server Use this guide to install: EFVCD20 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ- ual or entity.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction The Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server Features Package Contents System Requirements Getting to Know the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server The Instant GigaCD Server’s Rear Panel The Instant GigaCD Server’s Front Panel The Buzzer Connecting The EtherFast Instant...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents • Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server • UTP Network Cable • Power Cord • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide and Registration Card System Requirements • One PC with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card • TCP/IP network protocol for each PC •...
  • Page 5: The Instant Gigacd Server's Front Panel

    10BaseT LED (green) This will illuminate when a successful 10BaseT connection is made to Your Network through the 10/100BaseTX port. Reset IP/Password Button If the Instant GigaCD Server’s IP Address or password is lost, press and release this button. The Server will beep once to indicate that a new IP Address (192.168.0.2, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0) has been provided.
  • Page 6: The Buzzer

    The Buzzer You may hear the following beeps emit from the Server for the following rea- sons: If you hear one beep, this means that the Reset IP/Password Button or Power Switch has been pressed. If you hear two beeps, repeated every five seconds for one minute, this means that the Server is a DHCP client but no DHCP Server responded to the DHCP client request.
  • Page 7 4. The main screen will appear as shown below. Select the virtual CD-Rom to be configured. If prompted for a password, click OK. By default, there is no password. 5. Select the SETUP icon and start Quick Setup. Server Properties: Server Name This will show the default name which you can change however you wish.
  • Page 8: Using The Etherfast Instant Gigacd Server

    Start IP Address This is the first value for the IP Addresses allocated by the DHCP Server. Finish IP Address This is the final value for the IP Addresses allocated by the DHCP Server. The range between the Start IP Address and Finish IP Address should be large enough to hold all of the DHCP Clients.
  • Page 9: Password

    Once the Server has been properly installed and setup using the Setup Manager, the Instant GigaCD Server can be managed using the Configuration menu in the Management Utility. Password You can set a password to restrict access to the Instant GigaCD Server, pro- tecting the configuration data from unauthorized changes.
  • Page 10 Copy This information will set the default destination for CD images copied from the Server. • Select Disk Select the drive you wish to use as the default destination. • Cabinet Name Enter the name of the cabinet you wish to use as the default destination.
  • Page 11: Network

    Shutting Down • Reboot Select this to restart the Server upon pressing Start. • Shutdown now Select this to shut down the Server immediately upon pressing Start. After shutting down, the Server will not restart. • Shutdown in [ ] minutes This will start a delayed shutdown, upon pressing Start, with a maximum delay of 999 minutes.
  • Page 12: Utility

    DHCP Server. The range should be large enough to cover all the possible DHCP Clients. A DNS (Domain Name Server) translates names (e.g. Linksys.com) to IP Addresses. You will only need to enter information under this tab if using the Server as a DHCP Server or using the E-Mail notification feature on page 15.
  • Page 13: Status

    • Check Disk The Server will check for errors when this button is clicked. Any errors will be corrected if possible. • Check for Bad Sectors If enabled, the entire disk will be scanned for errors when the Check Disk button is pressed. Checking the disk for bad sectors will significantly increase the amount of time it will take to check the disk.
  • Page 14 • Disk ID The values for the IDE interface are indicated here. • Type This will display the type of hard disk installed on the Server. • Size This displays the total hard disk size available to the user. • Used This indicates the amount of the hard disk already filled.
  • Page 15: Managing Your Cd Images

    Managing Your CD Images Overview The Manager Utility supplied with the Instant GigaCD Server is used to cre- ate images of CDs and manage the images created. To use the images created, PCs on Your Network must have the Selector program installed. Your CD images can be stored in Cabinets for better organization.
  • Page 16: Windows Client Setup

    Windows Client Setup Overview To use the Instant GigaCD Server, you will need to perform the following setup on each PC in Your Network. 1. Check your TCP/IP settings. If you already have a working TCP/IP net- work, no changes are required. If you do not, proceed to TCP/IP Setup. 2.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This chapter provides the solutions to problems occurred during the installa- tion and operation of the Instant GigaCD Server. Read below description to solve your problems. 1. I can't connect to the Virtual CD-ROM Server to configure it. •...
  • Page 18: Appendix

    FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI- DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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