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- Page 1 EtherFast ® Series Instant RAID Use this guide to install: Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID (EFR240) User Guide...
- Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction The Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID The EtherFast Instant RAID from Linksys is the perfect solution for any small business or workgroup that needs extra storage. A massive 40 Gigabytes of network attached storage ensures that you’ll have the storage space you demand--that means no more worrying about losing valuable data. -
Page 4: Getting To Know The Instant Raid
Package Contents • One Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID • AC Power Cord • UTP Category 5 Network Cable with RJ-45 Connectors (not pictured) • Instant RAID Setup Utility • Keys (not pictured) • User Guide and Registration Card System Requirements •... -
Page 5: Front Panel
This LED will glow amber if the LAN Port is using 100BaseTX. 10BaseT LED indicator This LED will glow green if the LAN Port is using 10BaseT. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® Front Panel The Instant RAID has three LEDs for each disk, and six status LEDs. -
Page 6: Buzzer
98% capacity. 5 Beeps Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. Indicates that the Instant RAID is overheating. An automatic shutdown will be performed 3 minutes after the 1st beep. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® Basic Installation and Configuration... -
Page 7: Configuring The Instant Raid
Utility. The RAID Setup Utility window will appear. The left section of the window will display a list of all RAIDs, and the right section will display data about the selected RAID. If no RAIDs are listed refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 34. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®... - Page 8 Zone: The default value is “*”, giving all zones access to the Instant RAID. If a zone name is shown, only Mac users in that zone can access the Instant RAID. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® 5. Click OK to save the current setting and exit. The Instant RAID is now operational, with the following limitations: •...
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Page 9: Administration
Users who do not have a User Name on the Instant RAID are automatically given the guest login. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®... -
Page 10: The Administrative Menu: Configuration
• DHCP Enable and configure the DHCP Server function. • DNS Set the Domain Name Server IP Addresses. • AppleTalk Set the AppleTalk Zone. The default value is “*”, which allows access by all zones. Linksys does not provide technical support for the Macintosh operating sys- tem. -
Page 11: The Administrative Menu: Storage Management
• The admin user cannot be moved from the “administrator” group. • The admin user has no password: assigning one is recom- mended. • The properties for the guest user cannot be changed. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® Managing Shares, Groups, and Users... -
Page 12: Nested Shares
• In Windows’ Network Neighborhood, all shares are listed on the same level, making the nesting completely invisible. • Users cannot tell whether or not a sub-folder is in fact a nested share. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®... -
Page 13: Common Administrative Tasks
Shares button. Use the arrow buttons to select which shares, and with which access rights, you would like to make available to the specified group. File Management Use Windows Explorer to perform file management. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® Backup the Instant RAID’s Data The RAID does not have a built in backup mechanism, nor does it come with backup software. -
Page 14: Windows Client Setup
2. If a line like the one highlighted (TCP/IP - > Network card) is not listed, then you need to install the TCP/IP protocol by selecting Add - Protocol - Microsoft - TCP/IP - Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®... - Page 15 3. You will be prompted for your name and pass- word. Enter them at this time. 4. On the next screen, type what you would like your new password to be. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® 5. Click Save, and then close your browser.
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Page 16: Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 2000
If your Windows logon name does not exist on the Instant RAID, you will only have guest access rights and there is no password which you can enter at this time. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 1. - Page 17 1. Check your Windows logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network. Ensure that the Primary Network Logon is set to Client for Microsoft Networks, as shown below. If this is already set, there is no need to make a change. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®...
- Page 18 (By default, the RAID is in Workgroup.) 3. Double-click the Instant RAID icon. 4. Right-click a RAID3 folder (share) to which you have access, and select Map Network Drive, as shown on next page. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®...
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Page 19: Using The Raid's Print Server
Instant RAID. 6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 7. The new printer will now appear in your Printer list, and can be used from any Windows application. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® 8. Use the normal Windows commands to manage the printer: •... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
(e.g. 192.168.0.3 to 192.168.0.254) and using the same Subnet Mask (e.g. 255.255.255.0) • If you do have a DCHP Server, check that your Gateway IP Address is set correctly. Ask your LAN administrator for the correct value. Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ®... -
Page 21: Specifications
Linksys EtherFast Series Instant RAID ® Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your EtherFast Instant RAID, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Customer Support Information E-mail FTP Site... - Page 22 © Copyright 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.