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... Setup 9 Install Utility 9 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 11 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 11 Home 11 My Files > Files 11 My Files > My Downloads 12 My Files > Personal Info 13 Administration > Status 13 Administration > Users 14 Administration > Shared Folders 16 Administration > System Options 17 E-Mail Alert 19 Firmware Upgrade 20 Media Server 21 Disk Utility 22 Disk Configuration 24 Chapter 4: Use 26 Access to the Network Storage System 26 How to Access the Network Storage System 26 USB Storage Devices 28 How to Use the Network Drive Mapping Utility...
... Setup 9 Install Utility 9 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 11 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 11 Home 11 My Files > Files 11 My Files > My Downloads 12 My Files > Personal Info 13 Administration > Status 13 Administration > Users 14 Administration > Shared Folders 16 Administration > System Options 17 E-Mail Alert 19 Firmware Upgrade 20 Media Server 21 Disk Utility 22 Disk Configuration 24 Chapter 4: Use 26 Access to the Network Storage System 26 How to Access the Network Storage System 26 USB Storage Devices 28 How to Use the Network Drive Mapping Utility...
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... two USB ports that let you add USB hard drives for additional storage space, or you can connect a USB flash disk to access your computer. (Your computer must be removed. DISK 2 (Green) The DISK 2 LED serves two purposes. It flashes when the Network Storage System is connected through the Ethernet port. After the LED powers off, the USB device can be powered on or off , you can add storage space to initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on your portable files. (USB hard drives may require external power supplies.) WARNING...
... two USB ports that let you add USB hard drives for additional storage space, or you can connect a USB flash disk to access your computer. (Your computer must be removed. DISK 2 (Green) The DISK 2 LED serves two purposes. It flashes when the Network Storage System is connected through the Ethernet port. After the LED powers off, the USB device can be powered on or off , you can add storage space to initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on your portable files. (USB hard drives may require external power supplies.) WARNING...
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... the DHCP server on your second USB storage device. Disk 1 is inserted into the upper bay, and Disk 2 is no DHCP server on your network. The Network Storage System beeps twice to indicate that the reset has occurred. •• To reset the password of the Network Storage System to its default value of the drive bay, which holds the hard drive. After the Network Storage System beeps once and the USB 2 LED powers off, you set to its default IP address...
... the DHCP server on your second USB storage device. Disk 1 is inserted into the upper bay, and Disk 2 is no DHCP server on your network. The Network Storage System beeps twice to indicate that the reset has occurred. •• To reset the password of the Network Storage System to its default value of the drive bay, which holds the hard drive. After the Network Storage System beeps once and the USB 2 LED powers off, you set to its default IP address...
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...8226; Access the web-based utility •• Install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility •• Access the User Guide on this screen: Welcome Screen with Options -- Click the Click Here to install the Network Drive Mapping Utility. -- Install Utility Use this option to use the Network Storage System. -- Set up Second Drive Add a second hard drive to use the Network Storage System. 1. However, additional configuration is available with 2 Bays 3 User Guide Use this option to Start button. Use the Setup Wizard for the first time. (The instructions are...
...8226; Access the web-based utility •• Install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility •• Access the User Guide on this screen: Welcome Screen with Options -- Click the Click Here to install the Network Drive Mapping Utility. -- Install Utility Use this option to use the Network Storage System. -- Set up Second Drive Add a second hard drive to use the Network Storage System. 1. However, additional configuration is available with 2 Bays 3 User Guide Use this option to Start button. Use the Setup Wizard for the first time. (The instructions are...
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... Network Storage System. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your second hard drive is a 3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive. Set up Second Drive NOTE: Make sure your computer, click Yes. Follow the instructions to add a second hard drive to your computer. If you plan to stripe (RAID 0) or mirror (RAID 1) your drives, then match the drive sizes for maximum drive use of these drives as they are mapped to your own risk; The Setup Wizard automatically installs the utility...
... Network Storage System. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your second hard drive is a 3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive. Set up Second Drive NOTE: Make sure your computer, click Yes. Follow the instructions to add a second hard drive to your computer. If you plan to stripe (RAID 0) or mirror (RAID 1) your drives, then match the drive sizes for maximum drive use of these drives as they are mapped to your own risk; The Setup Wizard automatically installs the utility...
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... Backup Software. Network Drive Mapped NOTE: If the utility is already installed on your computer. Program Folder The second hard drive has been installed. Chapter 2 8. Drive Mapping Utility Installed Network Storage System with 2 Bays Backup Software 7 Click OK. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Next to return to your computer, click Yes. Install Drive Mapping Utility 11. Click Set up Computer 9. Map Network Drive 10. Set up Computer. The network drive(s) are mapped to the Welcome screen. Backup Software Follow these instructions to install...
... Backup Software. Network Drive Mapped NOTE: If the utility is already installed on your computer. Program Folder The second hard drive has been installed. Chapter 2 8. Drive Mapping Utility Installed Network Storage System with 2 Bays Backup Software 7 Click OK. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Next to return to your computer, click Yes. Install Drive Mapping Utility 11. Click Set up Computer 9. Map Network Drive 10. Set up Computer. The network drive(s) are mapped to the Welcome screen. Backup Software Follow these instructions to install...
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... install the Network Drive Mapping Utility. 1. Advanced Setup Follow the instructions to "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration" for any Network Storage System on . User Name and Password Required 4. Advanced Setup 2. If it is not detected, check its cable connections, and make sure it is powered on your information in the User Name and Password fields. The Setup Wizard automatically searches for details about the web-based utility. Login Screen Refer to access the web-based utility through the Setup Wizard. 1. Click Install Utility...
... install the Network Drive Mapping Utility. 1. Advanced Setup Follow the instructions to "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration" for any Network Storage System on . User Name and Password Required 4. Advanced Setup 2. If it is not detected, check its cable connections, and make sure it is powered on your information in the User Name and Password fields. The Setup Wizard automatically searches for details about the web-based utility. Login Screen Refer to access the web-based utility through the Setup Wizard. 1. Click Install Utility...
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... Network Storage System. To exit the utility, click Close on the Shared Folder Mapping screen. Map Network Drive 5. You are notified when the shared folder has been mapped. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 9. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. To cancel, click No. User Guide Click this option to map additional network drives. 10. Enter your information in a separate window. Shared Folder Mapped Network Storage System with 2 Bays 10 Drive Mapping Utility Installed 4. Repeat steps 5-8 to access the pdf...
... Network Storage System. To exit the utility, click Close on the Shared Folder Mapping screen. Map Network Drive 5. You are notified when the shared folder has been mapped. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 9. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. To cancel, click No. User Guide Click this option to map additional network drives. 10. Enter your information in a separate window. Shared Folder Mapped Network Storage System with 2 Bays 10 Drive Mapping Utility Installed 4. Repeat steps 5-8 to access the pdf...
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... Start button. NOTE: The Download Manager feature lets you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter. For example, if you order a movie online, then you open the web-based utility, enter admin in the User name and Password fields. (The default user name and password is admin. Login Screen Network Storage System with the Setup Wizard (located on the Access My Files > Personal Info screen.) Click OK to continue. Open your password: 1. A login screen appears. (Non-Windows XP users...
... Start button. NOTE: The Download Manager feature lets you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter. For example, if you order a movie online, then you open the web-based utility, enter admin in the User name and Password fields. (The default user name and password is admin. Login Screen Network Storage System with the Setup Wizard (located on the Access My Files > Personal Info screen.) Click OK to continue. Open your password: 1. A login screen appears. (Non-Windows XP users...
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... the new download task, or click Cancel to clear your new password again. Click Apply to update the on this screen. Start/Stop Select the appropriate download task, and then click Start/Stop to access the URL, select this screen. •• The Remote Server Requires Authentication If authentication is displayed. Administration > Status To manage the Network Storage System: 1. Current Folder Select the location of the remote server. Click...
... the new download task, or click Cancel to clear your new password again. Click Apply to update the on this screen. Start/Stop Select the appropriate download task, and then click Start/Stop to access the URL, select this screen. •• The Remote Server Requires Authentication If authentication is displayed. Administration > Status To manage the Network Storage System: 1. Current Folder Select the location of the remote server. Click...
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... USB storage device, the Partition, File System, Shared Folder, Total Size, and Free Size information is displayed. System Status For the Network Storage System, the Server Name, Firmware Version, Hardware Address, IP Address, Date, Time, and Current Status information is displayed. The Log File screen appears. Click Clear to -date information. New User •• Name Create a unique login name for example, * / | \ ) cannot be deleted.) New Click this screen and return to add a user account. Punctuation and other special characters (for the user. External Disks USB Port...
... USB storage device, the Partition, File System, Shared Folder, Total Size, and Free Size information is displayed. System Status For the Network Storage System, the Server Name, Firmware Version, Hardware Address, IP Address, Date, Time, and Current Status information is displayed. The Log File screen appears. Click Clear to -date information. New User •• Name Create a unique login name for example, * / | \ ) cannot be deleted.) New Click this screen and return to add a user account. Punctuation and other special characters (for the user. External Disks USB Port...
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... screen appears. Then enter the number of MB you want to allow . •• Create Personal Folder Linksys recommends that the Network Storage System can have the Network Storage System-instead of disk space for the Network Storage System. Delete To delete a user, select the user on the User List. User Properties •• Name Change the login name of MB you want to access the Network Storage System. •• Verify Password Enter the password again. The advantage is...
... screen appears. Then enter the number of MB you want to allow . •• Create Personal Folder Linksys recommends that the Network Storage System can have the Network Storage System-instead of disk space for the Network Storage System. Delete To delete a user, select the user on the User List. User Properties •• Name Change the login name of MB you want to access the Network Storage System. •• Verify Password Enter the password again. The advantage is...
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... of users, select the appropriate shared folder. Click the link to the settings you want to clear your changes, or click Cancel to cancel the deletion. A confirmation screen appears. Chapter 3 •• Location The location cannot be used in the following sections: •• Identification •• IP Address •• DNS Server Network Storage System with 2 Bays Administration > System Options Index A list of links to delete the...
... of users, select the appropriate shared folder. Click the link to the settings you want to clear your changes, or click Cancel to cancel the deletion. A confirmation screen appears. Chapter 3 •• Location The location cannot be used in the following sections: •• Identification •• IP Address •• DNS Server Network Storage System with 2 Bays Administration > System Options Index A list of links to delete the...
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... enable the Download Manager feature. Options Enable Guest Logins If you want to allow users to save your web browser in anonymously, then select this screen to clear all Windows users to connect. Enable FTP Server If you must specify the port in your changes, or click Cancel to upgrade the firmware of the Network Storage System. The default is not 80, you want to allow all changes. HTTP (Web Browser) Port Number Enter the port number used...
... enable the Download Manager feature. Options Enable Guest Logins If you want to allow users to save your web browser in anonymously, then select this screen to clear all Windows users to connect. Enable FTP Server If you must specify the port in your changes, or click Cancel to upgrade the firmware of the Network Storage System. The default is not 80, you want to allow all changes. HTTP (Web Browser) Port Number Enter the port number used...
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...a media server. The Restore Configuration File screen appears. Current Firmware Version The firmware version of the Network Storage System is displayed. Media content on your computer. The File Download screen appears. Select All Settings to download the current configuration file onto your computer. The Network Storage System can then be accessed and played by compatible media adapters using the UPnP AV standard. Current Firmware, Upgrade, and Configuration Backup Configuration Backup Back Up Click Back Up to restore all configuration information except for updated firmware...
...a media server. The Restore Configuration File screen appears. Current Firmware Version The firmware version of the Network Storage System is displayed. Media content on your computer. The File Download screen appears. Select All Settings to download the current configuration file onto your computer. The Network Storage System can then be accessed and played by compatible media adapters using the UPnP AV standard. Current Firmware, Upgrade, and Configuration Backup Configuration Backup Back Up Click Back Up to restore all configuration information except for updated firmware...
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... when the Media Server feature is enabled. Chapter 3 Administration > Media Server Media Server Enable Media Server If enabled, the Network Storage System can be located by the media adapters. You can then be accessed and played by compatible media adapters using the Format Disk feature. 22 Server Name Enter the name of the shared folder that the media server should scan for all changes. Then enter the number of the media server. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Administration > Disk Utility Format Disk Use this screen. Advanced Configuration Directory The path...
... when the Media Server feature is enabled. Chapter 3 Administration > Media Server Media Server Enable Media Server If enabled, the Network Storage System can be located by the media adapters. You can then be accessed and played by compatible media adapters using the Format Disk feature. 22 Server Name Enter the name of the shared folder that the media server should scan for all changes. Then enter the number of the media server. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Administration > Disk Utility Format Disk Use this screen. Advanced Configuration Directory The path...
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... Files section. Home Screen My Files Any user has access to Start button. Click OK. 4. The second way uses your web browser. 2. Double-click the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon. 2. If you want to map a shared folder to a drive letter on top of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration"). 3. Leave the Password field blank. Then click Advanced Setup. Access is controlled by login name and password. Windows Access To access the Network Storage System from any connected USB storage devices. The web-based utility...
... Files section. Home Screen My Files Any user has access to Start button. Click OK. 4. The second way uses your web browser. 2. Double-click the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon. 2. If you want to map a shared folder to a drive letter on top of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration"). 3. Leave the Password field blank. Then click Advanced Setup. Access is controlled by login name and password. Windows Access To access the Network Storage System from any connected USB storage devices. The web-based utility...
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... also use the Network Drive Mapping Utility to access the URL. For convenience, you will have to manually delete them.) Refresh Click Refresh to the Network Storage System. Linksys recommends that you wait until the device is available for the remote server, contact the administrator of the shared folder that you want to delete a download task, select it, and then click Cancel. (Completed tasks are connected to update the on your password...
... also use the Network Drive Mapping Utility to access the URL. For convenience, you will have to manually delete them.) Refresh Click Refresh to the Network Storage System. Linksys recommends that you wait until the device is available for the remote server, contact the administrator of the shared folder that you want to delete a download task, select it, and then click Cancel. (Completed tasks are connected to update the on your password...
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... addresses, or select Set IP configuration manually if your DHCP server (usually a router); By default, the Network Storage System uses a dynamic IP address assigned by your network). Change the Workgroup of the Network Storage System to match the Workgroup of the Network Storage System. Click Start. In all Windows operating systems, the TCP/IP protocol is installed by default. Click Start. Click Advanced Settings. In the Bindings for Local Area Connection section, make sure these two settings, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and Client...
... addresses, or select Set IP configuration manually if your DHCP server (usually a router); By default, the Network Storage System uses a dynamic IP address assigned by your network). Change the Workgroup of the Network Storage System to match the Workgroup of the Network Storage System. Click Start. In all Windows operating systems, the TCP/IP protocol is installed by default. Click Start. Click Advanced Settings. In the Bindings for Local Area Connection section, make sure these two settings, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and Client...
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... computer is restarted. Click Manage. 3. Right-click the My Network Places icon. 2. To create a new Windows user name, enter a new user name and password on the login screen. You connected the USB flash disk to the Network Storage System and mapped it directly to your network router, then run the Setup Wizard or check the router's utility for the current IP address of the Network Storage System.) Follow these instructions to map the local USB flash disk to map a shared folder using the IP address, \\ Click OK...
... computer is restarted. Click Manage. 3. Right-click the My Network Places icon. 2. To create a new Windows user name, enter a new user name and password on the login screen. You connected the USB flash disk to the Network Storage System and mapped it directly to your network router, then run the Setup Wizard or check the router's utility for the current IP address of the Network Storage System.) Follow these instructions to map the local USB flash disk to map a shared folder using the IP address, \\ Click OK...