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Network Storage Link
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives User Guide WIRED NSLU2 Model No.
  • Page 2 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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...
  • Page 4 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Appendix C: Windows Help Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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...
  • Page 6 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    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 chapter describes the Storage Link’s applications and this User Guide.
  • Page 9 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix 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 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Storage Link

    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.

  • Page 11: The Front Panel

    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.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Connecting The Storage Link

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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 environment. Everything you need to do to get your Storage Link up and running is covered here.

  • Page 13: Figure 3-2: Flash Drive Connection

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 14: Changing A Flash Memory Disk (For The Disk 2 Port)

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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).

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Setting Up The Storage Link

    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.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-3: Enter A Password

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 17: Figure 4-6: Confirm New Settings

    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.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-9: Congratulations

    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. IMPORTANT: The Storage Link's format is NOT compatible with Windows.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Install Utility For Using Flash Disks

    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.

  • Page 20: Chapter 6: Configuring The Storage Link

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link Overview For advanced users, a web-based utility has been programmed into the Storage Link. This chapter will explain 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...

  • Page 21: User Password Tab

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives User Password Tab Password Change 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.

  • Page 22: Administration Tab

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Administration Tab 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.

  • Page 23: Administration Tab

    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.
  • Page 24 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Location Enable Guest Logins. If enabled, you can enter guest as the user ID to log in to the Storage Link. Convert failed logins to "guest" logins (Windows networks). If enabled, all Windows users will be able to access the Storage Link with "guest"...

  • Page 25: Administration Tab

    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 list shows all existing users. The details of the selected user are displayed under Properties, at the lower half of this screen.

  • Page 26: Figure 6-7: The User Membership Screen

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 27: Figure 6-8: Administration Tab - Status

    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".
  • Page 28 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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 the Administrator’s e-mail address(es) in the E-Mail Address field(s).

  • Page 29: Figure 6-9: Administration Tab - Advanced/Groups

    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.

  • Page 30: Figure 6-10: Administration Tab - Advanced/Shares

    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.

  • Page 31: Figure 6-11: Administration Tab - Advanced/Backup

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Backup Config Backup This allows you to Backup the Storage Link’s configuration file to your PC and Restore that configuration file to the Storage Link. The configuration file contains all network information, as well as the User, Group, and Share information.

  • Page 32: Figure 6-12: The Define Backup Job Screen

    Direction. Select the desired direction where backing up will occur: • From this NSLU2 to another device - Data on the Storage Link is backed up to a remote device. Figure 6-12: The Define Backup Job Screen •...
  • Page 33 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 34: Figure 6-13: Administration Tab - Advanced/Disk

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Disk The Disk screen allows you to perform disk maintenance. Format Disk Use this after installing a new disk. The disk will be partitioned and formatted. Any data on the disk will be lost.

  • Page 35: Figure 6-14: Administration Tab - Advanced/Upgrade

    The Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Storage Link’s firmware. Current Firmware This shows you the current version of the Storage Link’s firmware. Click the Check for Update button to browse the Linksys website for the Storage Link’s latest firmware. Upgrade Figure 6-14: Administration Tab - Advanced/Upgrade You will need to download the new firmware file to your PC before upgrading it.

  • Page 36: User Guide

    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. Figure 6-15: The Online User Guide Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link User Guide...

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Appendix A: Troubleshooting 1. The Storage Link Utility cannot detect the Storage Link. •Check that the Storage Linkis properly installed, that the LAN connections are secure, and that the Storage Link is powered ON.

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Using The Storage Link's Storage

    • 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. Appendix B: Using the Storage Link’s Storage Overview...

  • Page 39: Network Logon (Windows 95/98/Me Only)

    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.

  • Page 40: Figure B-3: Mapping The Network Drive

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 4. Double-click the icon for the Storage Link. 5. Right-click a folder (directory) to which you have access, and select Map Network Drive. 6. 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.)

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Windows Help

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Appendix C: Windows Help 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.

  • Page 42: Appendix D: Glossary

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.
  • Page 43 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 44: Appendix E: Specifications

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Protocols SMB/CIFS over TCP/IP Network Port One 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 or better Topology Star LEDs Ready/Status, Ethernet, Disk 2, Disk 1...

  • Page 45: Appendix F: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 46: Appendix G: Regulatory Information

    Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 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.

  • Page 47: Appendix H: Contact Information

    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: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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