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Instant RAID

Network

The Network options, which are also found in the Quick Setup
area of the Instant RAID Utility, allow you to configure the
following variables.

• IP Address  Set the IP Address, Network mask (Subnet

Mask), and Gateway variables.

• DHCP Enable and configure the DHCP Server function.
• DNS Set the Domain Name Server IP Addresses.
• AppleTalk Set the AppleTalk Zone. The default value is

“*”, which allows access by all zones. Linksys does not
provide technical support for the Macintosh operating sys-
tem.

• Microsoft Configure Microsoft networking, set the

Workgroup Name and Code Page (alphabet), and enable
WINS support.

System

• General Set the Instant RAID name, date, time and time

zone. 

• E-mail Configure the Instant RAID to send E-Mail mes-

sages if there is a problem.

• Shutdown Shutdown the Instant RAID, or create a shut-

down schedule. 

Utilities

These utilities are not required for normal operation.  They are
tools to help you better manage the RAID.

• Disk Check the disk for errors. (Similar to Scandisk.)

Because the disk check takes an exceptionally long time,
this should be done overnight.

• Log Check the system log. This is provided only for trou-

bleshooting.

• Upgrade Upgrade the Instant RAID’s software.

Status

• Disk Check disk usage. This data is read-only.
• System Check System status. This data is read-only.

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2.  You will be prompted for the Password. Enter “admin” for the User

Name. By default, there is no password. Unless you have already changed
the password for admin in the Instant RAID Utility, leave the Password
field blank and click OK.  You will be brought to the Welcome screen.  

If you have multiple Instant RAIDs, you can use the Connect button to
switch to another RAID. Otherwise, click the Administration button to
proceed to the Administrative Menu.

The options on the Administrative Menu are divided between two cate-
gories—Configuration and Storage Management. Configuration deals mostly
with the setup and monitoring of the Instant RAID’s network and system vari-
ables.

The Administrative Configuration options are listed on the following page.

The Administrative Menu: Configuration

Summary of Contents for EFR240

Page 1: ...EtherFast Series Instant RAID Use this guide to install Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID EFR240 User Guide...

Page 2: ...warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompa nying software and specifically disclaims its quali...

Page 3: ...hen Replacing a Hard Drive Hot Swappable Drives Status Indicators Level 1 RAID Specs General Features Auto Sensing Connection for Easy LAN Installation Supports Windows based LAN OS Tool Based File Ma...

Page 4: ...once to indicate that the reset was successful The Instant RAID password will be cleared and its IP Address set to 192 168 0 2 with a Network Mask of 255 255 255 0 You can now connect to the Instant...

Page 5: ...tdown is complete Error This LED is normally off It will illuminate amber during self test and turn off after the test is com plete If it remains on a hardware error is indicat ed During a software up...

Page 6: ...tely full IP This LED is normally off It will illuminate and blink if the Server is a DHCP Client The Instant RAID has an internal buzzer that beeps to indicate certain events 1 Beep Indicates that th...

Page 7: ...ing 2 to 3 seconds during which all the LEDs will be illuminated After the self test is complete the boot process will begin The Ready and Disk Full LEDs will be illuminated When the boot process is c...

Page 8: ...If checked the RAID will provide an IP Address and relat ed data to PCs upon request PCs will only request an IP Address if they are set up to act as DHCP Clients Start IP Address The first value for...

Page 9: ...the Address box enter the following web address http ip_address Where ip_address is the IP Address of the Instant RAID as in the following http 192 168 0 2 N No ot te e You will need the IP address of...

Page 10: ...the disk for errors Similar to Scandisk Because the disk check takes an exceptionally long time this should be done overnight Log Check the system log This is provided only for trou bleshooting Upgrad...

Page 11: ...eleted guest The guest user is a member of the everyone group and may be added to and deleted from any other groups By default the guest user has no password and a password can not be assigned This us...

Page 12: ...ly members of the everyone group No user can ever be removed from the everyone group unless the user is entirely deleted By default this group has Read Write access to the public share This can be cha...

Page 13: ...rs Administration screen appears click the New User button Enter the new user s name their password twice for confirmation whether or not you wish to limit their RAID storage space and which groups yo...

Page 14: ...r computer now N No ot te e The Gateway is the IP Address of your router or internet gateway If you don t have a router or internet gateway the address should be left at 0 0 0 0 If you have a Router o...

Page 15: ...s not exist on the RAID you will only have guest access rights There is no password which you can enter in this window Network Logon To access the Instant RAID you must correctly log on to the network...

Page 16: ...ve as shown below 5 Select a drive letter for this folder and check the Reconnect at Logon checkbox If you don t choose to reconnect the mapping will be lost when you shut down your PC Click OK 6 This...

Page 17: ...on Windows the Instant RAID and on any other network server you may be accessing Only the Network Administrator can create and modify user names Changing your Windows password in Windows 2000 Please...

Page 18: ...rage you must map a drive letter to each RAID folder you wish to access The drive will then be available to all Windows programs 1 Double click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop In Windows...

Page 19: ...the Instant RAID is available to any network user provided that user has access to the Instant RAID itself It will function exactly the same as any other network printer Using the RAID s Printer Compl...

Page 20: ...is properly installed that the LAN connections are OK and that the RAID is powered ON If you are using a router ensure that your PC and the Instant RAID are on the same network segment Ensure that you...

Page 21: ...defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ONE year from the date of purchase If the product proves defective during this warranty period contact Linksys Customer Support to obtain a Re...

Page 22: ...Copyright 2000 Linksys All Rights Reserved www linksys com...

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