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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.

Built-in Print Server Allows Addition of a Network Printer

Automatically Adjusts to 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet Speeds

Web-based Configuration Interface Accessible From Networked PCs

Acts as a Stand-Alone DHCP Server for Your Network

Setup Wizard Program Allows for Speedy Configuration

Built-in Pentium-Class Processor

Automatically Maintains Itself to Provide File System Integrity

Designate Access to Shared Data By Groups or Individual Users

Small, Compact Footprint Makes Portability Easy

Adds 80 GB to your Network with the Capabilities to Expand up to 240 GB.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Features

1

Package Contents

2

Minimum Requirements

2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Instant GigaDrive

TM

3

The Instant GigaDrive

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Rear Panel

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The Instant GigaDrive

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Front Panel

4

Beeper Codes

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Chapter 3: Installing the Instant GigaDrive

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Overview

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Step-by-step Hardware Installation

7

Chapter 4: Using the Instant GigaDrive’s
Setup Wizard

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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

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Administration Tab - Status Information

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Administration Tab - Group

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Administration Tab -Shares

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Administration Tab - Backup

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Administration Tab - Disk

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Administration Tab - Upgrade

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Home Tab - User Log In

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Home Tab - Disk 1

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Appendix 1: Troubleshooting

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Appendix 2: Specifications

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Environmental 38

Appendix 3: Contact Information

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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