® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives WIRED User Guide Model No. NSLU2 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives has been designed to make understanding networking with the Network Storage Link easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Network Storage Link Drives. 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NSLU2-UG-40503B KL Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Storage Link The Back Panel The Front Panel 4 4 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Storage Link Overview Hardware Installation Changing a Flash Memory Disk (for the Disk 2 Port) Changing a USB Hard Drive 6 6 6 8 8 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Storage Link Overview Setup Wizard 9 9 9 Chapter 5: Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Overview Installation 13 13 13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link Overview Home Tab User Password Tab Administration Tab Administration Tab Administration Tab User Guide Linksys Web 14 14 14 15 16 17 19 30 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Using the Storage Link's Storage Overview TCP/IP Setup Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only) Storing Files 31 32 32 32 33 33 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Appendix C: Windows Help Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information 35 36 38 39 40 41 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Ethernet Connection Figure 3-2: Flash Drive Connection Figure 3-3: Hard Drive Connection Figure 3-4: Power Connection Figure 3-5: Power Button Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard's Main Menu Figure 4-2: Select the Network Storage Link Figure 4-3: Enter a Password Figure 4-4: IP Settings Figure 4-5: Date/Time Settings Figure 4-6: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-7: Change Settings Figure 4-8: Format Figure 4-9: Congratulations Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Destination Location Figure 5-3: Program Folder Figure 6-1: Accessing the Web Utility Figure 6-2: Home Tab Figure 6-3: User Password Tab Figure 6-4: Administration Tab - LAN Figure 6-5: Administration Tab - System Figure 6-6: Administration Tab - Users Figure 6-7: The User Membership Screen Figure 6-8: Administration Tab - Status Figure 6-9: Administration Tab - Advanced/Groups 4 5 6 7 7 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Figure 6-10: Administration Tab - Advanced/Shares Figure 6-11: Administration Tab - Advanced/Backup Figure 6-12: The Define Backup Job Screen Figure 6-13: Administration Tab - Advanced/Disk Figure 6-14: Administration Tab - Advanced/Upgrade Figure 6-15: The Online User Guide Figure B-1: Network Logon Figure B-2: Locating the Storage Link Figure B-3: Mapping the Network Drive 24 25 26 28 29 30 33 33 34 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives. Now you can quickly and easily add USB storage devices onto your network with the Network Storage Link. This stand-alone Network Attached Storage device features two USB ports. One port can be used for a USB Flash Drive, and the other can be connected to any USB hard drive. As your storage needs grow, you can simply install a larger hard drive. Installation of the Network Storage Link is simple - just plug it directly into your Ethernet network, and it's instantly available, provided you have a DHCP server on your network. If you don't, it takes only a few minutes to run the Windows setup utility and configure the Network Storage Link for your network. The Network Storage Link features built-in disk utilities that are accessible through your web browser. You can format a drive for initial use, and scan the disk for errors. If you've installed a second Network Storage Link, you can back up data from one Network Storage Link to the other. You can also autmatically back up data to or from a shared folder on a Windows system on your network. For even more flexibility and utility, the Network Storage Link can be set up to be accessible directly from the Internet, which allows access to stored files via a web browser. Files can be available publicly in your network, or you can create password-protected accounts for your authorized users. The Network Storage Link is a powerful, flexible, and economical addition to your network. Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives, set it up, and configure it for easy use. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 1 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Storage Link. · Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Storage Link's applications and this User Guide. · Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Storage Link This chapter describes the Storage Link's physical features. · Chapter 3: Connecting the Storage Link This chapter shows you how to connect the Storage Link to your Network · Chapter 4: Setting up the Storage Link This chapter shows you how to use the Storage Link's Setup Wizard to quickly and easily set it up · Chapter 5: Install Utility for Using Flash Disks Follow the directions in this chapter when using Flash Disks. · Chapter 6: Configuring the Storage Link This chapter show you how to use the Storage Link's web utility for online management. · Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Storage Link. · Appendix B: Using the Storage Link's Storage This chapter helps you with using the Storage Link and Windows. · Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. · Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. · Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Storage Link's technical specifications. · Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Storage Link's warranty information. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 2 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives · Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Storage Link's regulatory information. · Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 3 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Storage Link The Back Panel The Storage Link's ports and connectors are located on the back panel. Ethernet This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router. Insert your USB Flash Drive (USB key) or USB disk here. Connect your USB hard drive here. (Flash drives will not be recognized.) This button has 2 functions: If the Network Storage Link's IP Address is lost, press and hold this button for two seconds. The IP Address will be set to the default value of 192.168.1.77 and it will beep once to indicate the reset has occurred. If the Network Storage Link's password is lost, press and hold this button for 10 seconds. The password will then be set to the default value of "admin", and the Network Storage Link will beep again. Disk 2 Disk 1 Reset Button Power Connect the power adapter here. Important: Resetting the Network Storage Link will erase all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Network Storage Link if you want to retain the settings. Figure 2-1: Back Panel Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Storage Link The Back Panel 4 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives The Front Panel The Storage Link's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, and power switch are located on the front panel. Ready/Status This LED will begin blinking when you turn on the Storage Link. This is the Storage Link running a self-test. When this test has completed, the LED will appear solid green. An Amber LED indicates an error with the Storage Link. (See Appendix A: Troubleshooting for more information.) Green. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Network Storage Link is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet port. A blinking LED indicates network activity. This will light up when a Flash disk or USB hard drive is connected. When the light is blinking slowly, this means the disk or drive can be disconnected. A fast blinking light means data is being transferred over your network. This will light up when a USB hard drive is connected. A blinking LED indicates network activity. The power switch is a "soft switch". If the Storage Link is powered off, you can start it up by briefly pressing the power switch. To power down the Network Storage Link, press the power switch, and wait for it to shutdown and the LEDs to turn off. Ethernet Disk 2 Disk 1 Power Switch Figure 2-2: Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Storage Link The Front Panel 5 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives Chapter 3: Connecting the Storage Link Overview The following section instructs you on how to physically connect the Storage Link to the network, and how to configure the Storage Link for basic operation in your Windows environment. Everything you need to do to get your Storage Link up and running is covered here. Before the Storage Link can be installed on your network, the TCP/IP protocol must be set up on your network PCs. Hardware Installation IMPORTANT: The Network Storage Link is not hotswappable. Make sure that the Network Storage Link is powered off before you connect or disconnect any USB flash or hard drive. Follow the steps below to begin the installation of the Storage Link. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Storage Link. Plug it into the Ethernet port on the Storage Link's back panel, and connect the other end of the cable to a hub or switch on your network 2. Connect the USB Storage Devices. · If using a USB flash memory device (USB Key), insert it in the Disk 2 port. · If connecting a USB hard drive, you can connect it to either port. You should connect the first hard drive to the Disk 1 port, leaving the Disk 2 port available for Flash Disks. Figure 3-1: Ethernet Connection Chapter 3: Connecting the Storage Link Overview 6 Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives 3. Plug the supplied power cord into the Storage Link's power port, located on the Network Storage Link's back panel. Connect the other end of the power cord to a surge protector outlet. Figure 3-2: Flash Drive Connection Figure 3-3: Hard Drive Connection 4. Power on the Network Storage Link by pressing the power button once on the front panel. 5. The Storage Link will run a brief self-test (two or three seconds) prior to actually booting up. During the selftest, all of the Storage Link's LEDs will be illuminated or flashing. When the self-test is complete, the amber Status LED will turn off, the green Ready LED will blink continuously, and the Ethernet LED will blink occasionally. This shows that the Storage Link is booting up, which could take up to three minutes. It will take longer on the first boot up, and on any boot up following an improper shutdown. When the Storage Link has booted up, the Ready (Green) LED and the Ethernet LED will be ...