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Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Use
This chapter describes access rights, access methods, and
use of USB storage devices.
WARNING:
Do not block the air vents, and do
not stack devices on top of the Network Storage
System; otherwise, overheating can occur.
(Air vents are located on the sides of the
Network Storage System. Keep the area around
the Network Storage System clear.)
Access to the Network Storage System
All Windows users can access the Network Storage
System with guest access rights. Specifically, guest users
can access any shared folders with access rights for guest
users and any connected USB storage devices.
Linksys recommends that you create a user account
for each user, so each user will have a unique login and
personal folder. (The login name will be used as the name
of the personal folder.)
How to Access the Network Storage System
There are two ways to access the Network Storage System.
The first way uses the My Network Places or Network
Neighborhood icon on the desktop of your Windows
operating system. The second way uses your web
browser.
Access is controlled by login name and password.
Windows Access
To access the Network Storage System from a Windows-
based computer, follow these instructions:
My Network Places or Network
1.
Double-click the
Neighborhood icon.
2.
Double-click the Network Storage System. If you
do not see it, then change the Workgroup of the
Network Storage System to match the Workgroup
of your computer (refer to the Administration >
Systems Options section of "Chapter 3: Advanced
Configuration").
3.
If prompted, enter your login name and password. If
you do not have a login, enter guest for the user name.
Leave the Password field blank.
If you want to map a shared folder to a drive letter on your
computer, refer to Windows Help for details, or use the
Network Drive Mapping Utility (refer to the section, "How
to Use the Network Drive Mapping Utility").
Network Storage System with 2 Bays
Web Access
To access the Network Storage System from any computer
using a web browser, follow these instructions:
1.
Open your web browser.
2.
In the
Address field, enter http://<IP_address_of_
the_Network_Storage_System>.
If you do not know its IP address, then run the Setup
Wizard. Click the Click Here to Start button. Then click
Advanced Setup. Select the appropriate Network
Storage System, and its IP address will be displayed. (For
more information, refer to "Chapter 2: Configuration
Using the Setup Wizard".)
3.
The web-based utility appears.
On the homepage, you have two options:
Access My Files
Click this option to access folders or
change your password.
Administration Login
Click this option to manage the
Network Storage System through the web-based utility.
For more information, refer to "Chapter 3: Advanced
Configuration".
Home Screen
My Files
Any user has access to the My Files section. To access
folders or change your password:
1.
Click
Access My Files.
2.
Enter your information in the
fields.
3.
Click
OK.
4.
The
Files screen appears. You have two options
available, Files and Personal Info, in the My Files
column.
If the Download Manager feature has been enabled
through the Administration > System Options screen
and your login has Download Manager access, then
the My Downloads option will also be displayed.
Use
User name and Password
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