User manual LINKSYS NSLU2

[. . . ] ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives WIRED User Guide Model No. NSLU2 Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives has been designed to make understanding networking with the Network Storage Link easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Network Storage Link Drives. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Network Storage Link. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Network Storage Link. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. NSLU2-UG-40503B KL Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Storage Link The Back Panel The Front Panel 4 4 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Storage Link Overview Hardware Installation Changing a Flash Memory Disk (for the Disk 2 Port) Changing a USB Hard Drive 6 6 6 8 8 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Storage Link Overview Setup Wizard 9 9 9 Chapter 5: Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Overview Installation 13 13 13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link Overview Home Tab User Password Tab Administration Tab Administration Tab Administration Tab User Guide Linksys Web 14 14 14 15 16 17 19 30 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Using the Storage Link's Storage Overview TCP/IP Setup Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only) Storing Files 31 32 32 32 33 33 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 35 36 38 39 40 41 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 Figure 4-2: Select the Network Storage Link Figure 4-3: Enter a Password Figure 4-4: IP Settings Figure 4-5: Date/Time Settings Figure 4-6: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-7: Change Settings Figure 4-8: Format Figure 4-9: Congratulations Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Destination Location Figure 5-3: Program Folder Figure 6-1: Accessing the Web Utility Figure 6-2: Home Tab Figure 6-3: User Password Tab Figure 6-4: Administration Tab - LAN Figure 6-5: Administration Tab - System Figure 6-6: Administration Tab - Users Figure 6-7: The User Membership Screen Figure 6-8: Administration Tab - Status Figure 6-9: Administration Tab - Advanced/Groups 4 5 6 7 7 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 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 Figure B-1: Network Logon Figure B-2: Locating the Storage Link Figure B-3: Mapping the Network Drive 24 25 26 28 29 30 33 33 34 Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives. Now you can quickly and easily add USB storage devices onto your network with the Network Storage Link. [. . . ] Figure 6-7: The User Membership Screen To Revoke Membership to a Group Select the Group or Groups in the left-hand column, then click the >> Button. Multiple Groups can be selected by holding down the CTRL Key while selecting. Click the Close button when finished. Click the Help button for more information. Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab 20 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. This name will be shown in "Network Neighborhood" or "My Network Places". If the Server is not available, the message will say why the Server is not available (e. g. , Scandisk in Progress. ) · Click the Shutdown Now button to immediately shut down the Storage Link. · Click the Restart Now button to restart (reboot) the Storage Link. The Storage Link will immediately restart, and won't be available again until after the Restart is complete. · Click the View Log button to view the log file in a separate window. The log file is a record of the Storage Link's activity, which can help in management and troubleshooting. The available options are: Never - This means that scheduled shutdowns will not be performed. Use the time fields (hour, minute, am/pm) to specify when the shutdown should be performed. This displays the types of drives connected as well as how much space remains. Figure 6-8: Administration Tab - Status Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab 21 Network Storage Link for USB 2. 0 Disk Drives E-Mail Alerts Check the box next to Send E-Mail alerts. . . 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). In the Subject field, you can enter the text you wish to appear in the Subject field of e-Mail generated by e-mail alerts. Click the Save button to save any changes. Click the Details button to open a new window that displays further status details, including a list of all PCs and other devices that have been allocated an IP address by the DHCP Server function (if enabled). Click the Help button to get more information about this screen . Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link Administration Tab 22 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. Enter the desired name for the new group in the Name field and click the Create button. Two groups, "administrators" and "everyone" refer to those who are administrators and the group of all users. Figure 6-9: Administration Tab - Advanced/Groups Click the Access button to display the shares that the members of the current Group are able to access. [. . . ] 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. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. If You are requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. [. . . ]