Chapter 3: Connecting The Storage Link; Overview; Hardware Installation; Figure 3-1: Ethernet Connection - Linksys NSLU2 User Manual

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.
Before the Storage Link can be installed on your network, the TCP/IP protocol must be set up on your network
PCs.

Hardware Installation

IMPORTANT: The Network Storage Link is not hot-
swappable. Make sure that the Network Storage
Link is powered off before you connect or disconnect
any USB flash or hard drive.
Follow the steps below to begin the installation of the Storage Link.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Storage Link. Plug it into the Ethernet port on the Storage Link's back panel,
and connect the other end of the cable to a hub or switch on your network
2. Connect the USB Storage Devices.
• If using a USB flash memory device (USB Key), insert it in the Disk 2 port.
• If connecting a USB hard drive, you can connect it to either port. You should connect the first hard drive to
the Disk 1 port, leaving the Disk 2 port available for Flash Disks.
Chapter 3: Connecting the Storage Link
Overview

Figure 3-1: Ethernet Connection

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