Linksys EFG80 User Manual
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Instant GigaDrive
TM
Series
EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive
Chapter 1: Introduction
Insert 80 GB of storage space into your network with the Instant GigaDrive™
from Linksys. Compact and powerful, this Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
device adds 80 GB of storage to your network without adding the cost, space,
and maintenance hassles of a typical file server.
The Instant GigaDrive™ provides solid data transfer for multiple client con-
nections. It is also equipped with a built-in Print Server for the quick and inex-
pensive addition of a network printer and an extra drive bay so you can add an
additional drive as your network needs demand.
The Instant GigaDrive's 10/100 port will automatically adjust to your network's
speed. Equipped with a self-repairing feature, the Instant Gigadrive’s compre-
hensive, web-based configuration offers a wide array of management options.
The Instant GigaDrive™ also functions as a stand-alone DHCP server for easy
installation.
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Built-in Print Server Allows Addition of a Network Printer
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Automatically Adjusts to 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet Speeds
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Web-based Configuration Interface Accessible From Networked PCs
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Acts as a Stand-Alone DHCP Server for Your Network
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Setup Wizard Program Allows for Speedy Configuration
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Built-in Pentium-Class Processor
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Automatically Maintains Itself to Provide File System Integrity
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Designate Access to Shared Data By Groups or Individual Users
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Small, Compact Footprint Makes Portability Easy
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Adds 80 GB to your Network with the Capabilities to Expand up to 240 GB.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Features
1
Package Contents
2
Minimum Requirements
2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Instant GigaDrive
TM
3
The Instant GigaDrive
TM
Rear Panel
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The Instant GigaDrive
TM
Front Panel
4
Beeper Codes
6
Chapter 3: Installing the Instant GigaDrive
TM
7
Overview
7
Step-by-step Hardware Installation
7
Chapter 4: Using the Instant GigaDrive’s
Setup Wizard
9
Chapter 5: Using the Instant GigaDrive’s
Web-Based Utility
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User Password Tab
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Administration Tab - LAN
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Administration Tab - System
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Administration Tab - Users
22
Administration Tab - Status Information
25
Administration Tab - Group
28
Administration Tab -Shares
29
Administration Tab - Backup
30
Administration Tab - Disk
31
Administration Tab - Upgrade
33
Home Tab - User Log In
34
Home Tab - Disk 1
35
Appendix 1: Troubleshooting
36
Appendix 2: Specifications
38
Environmental 38
Appendix 3: Contact Information
39
The Linksys Instant GigaDrive
TM
Series EtherFast
®
Network Attached Storage Return Policy
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Linksys highly recommends that you regularly back up
the files that are on the Instant GigaDrive™ . Linksys is not
responsible for any data loss, nor will Linksys perform any
recovery on lost data or files.
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The Linksys Instant GigaDrive™ Series
EtherFast
®
Network Attached Storage
Features