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Basic Installation
& Setup
The following section instructs you on how to physi-
cally connect the Instant GigaDrive to the network,
and how to confi gure the Instant GigaDrive for basic
operation in your Windows environment. Everything
you need to do to get your Instant GigaDrive up and
running is covered here.
This section also covers the hook-up of a printer on the GigaDrive’s printer
server port. Please note, however, that the GigaDrive will perform equally well
as a storage device with or without an attached printer. If you aren’t interested
in taking advantage of the Instant GigaDrive’s printer server function, skip any
steps that deal with printer installation. The GigaDrive’s installation process
will work fi ne without them.
Connecting Everything Together and Booting Up
Requirements
The following conditions are required to begin the installation of the Instant
GigaDrive to your system.
• TCP/IP protocol.
• If connecting to a network, an available port on a hub or switch.
• If connecting to a PC, an installed and available Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
port.
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If the above conditions are met, follow the steps below to begin the installation
of your Instant GigaDrive.
1. Connect the network cable to the Instant GigaDrive. Locate the RJ45
network cable that came packaged with your Instant GigaDrive. Plug it into
the RJ45 socket on the GigaDrive’s rear panel.
Note
: If you are a
network administrator,
please follow these
Basic Installation &
Setup steps, then con-
tinue on to the Admin-
istration section which
follows. There you will
fi nd the full available
range of administrator
options.
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