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USER GUIDE Network Storage System with 2 Bays Model: NAS200
USER GUIDE Network Storage System with 2 Bays Model: NAS200
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... Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Network Storage System with 2 Bays About This Guide i Online Resources Website addresses in this document are...
... Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Network Storage System with 2 Bays About This Guide i Online Resources Website addresses in this document are...
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... 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 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31 Appendix B: Specifications 33 Appendix C: Warranty Information 34 Limited Warranty 34...
... 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 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31 Appendix B: Specifications 33 Appendix C: Warranty Information 34 Limited Warranty 34...
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Table of Contents Industry Canada Statement 36 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 37 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 41 Software in Linksys Products 41 Software Licenses 41 Network Storage System with 2 Bays iii
Table of Contents Industry Canada Statement 36 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 37 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 41 Software in Linksys Products 41 Software Licenses 41 Network Storage System with 2 Bays iii
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...router or switch. The LED is continuously lit when a device is reformatting or rebuilding with Disk 2 (RAID 1 mode). Keep the area around the Network Storage System clear.) Front Panel Product Overview DISK 1 (Green) The DISK 1 LED serves two purposes. After the LED powers off , you set through the... web-based utility. Network Storage System with 2 Bays. POWER The POWER port connects to eject the device from the USB 1 port. Press the USB 1 button to the included...
...router or switch. The LED is continuously lit when a device is reformatting or rebuilding with Disk 2 (RAID 1 mode). Keep the area around the Network Storage System clear.) Front Panel Product Overview DISK 1 (Green) The DISK 1 LED serves two purposes. After the LED powers off , you set through the... web-based utility. Network Storage System with 2 Bays. POWER The POWER port connects to eject the device from the USB 1 port. Press the USB 1 button to the included...
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... to be set minutes through the web‑based utility (2 or 5 GB) Network Storage System with 2 Bays Product Overview 2 Press the USB 2 button to eject the device from the DHCP server on your network, the Network Storage System will be removed Reset button pushed and held for over 10 seconds 3 beeps...as the IP address, of the drive bay, which holds the hard drive. Chapter 1 USB 2 The USB 2 port connects to your network. After the Network Storage System beeps once and the USB 2 LED powers off, you set to its default value of total capacity or the number you can remove...
... to be set minutes through the web‑based utility (2 or 5 GB) Network Storage System with 2 Bays Product Overview 2 Press the USB 2 button to eject the device from the DHCP server on your network, the Network Storage System will be removed Reset button pushed and held for over 10 seconds 3 beeps...as the IP address, of the drive bay, which holds the hard drive. Chapter 1 USB 2 The USB 2 port connects to your network. After the Network Storage System beeps once and the USB 2 LED powers off, you set to its default value of total capacity or the number you can remove...
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... is available with the Setup Wizard and web-based utility. Set up NAS200 Install the Network Storage System for use the Network Storage System •• Add a second hard drive to the already configured Network Storage System •• Install backup software on your computer •• ...Computer Configure another computer to use . Set up Computer Follow these instructions to configure another computer to use the Network Storage System. 1. Welcome Screen Network Storage System with 2 Bays 3 Exit Use this option to open the pdf of your PC's CD‑ROM ...
... is available with the Setup Wizard and web-based utility. Set up NAS200 Install the Network Storage System for use the Network Storage System •• Add a second hard drive to the already configured Network Storage System •• Install backup software on your computer •• ...Computer Configure another computer to use . Set up Computer Follow these instructions to configure another computer to use the Network Storage System. 1. Welcome Screen Network Storage System with 2 Bays 3 Exit Use this option to open the pdf of your PC's CD‑ROM ...
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... the public folder, keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. The network drive(s) are not securely held in place inside the Network Storage System. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Next to return to stripe (RAID 0) or mirror...Drive NOTE: Make sure your computer, click Yes. It will not be formatted. Click OK. Network Storage System with 2 Bays 4 Chapter 2 2. Click Next. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 5. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your second hard drive is a 3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard...
... the public folder, keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. The network drive(s) are not securely held in place inside the Network Storage System. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard, or click Next to return to stripe (RAID 0) or mirror...Drive NOTE: Make sure your computer, click Yes. It will not be formatted. Click OK. Network Storage System with 2 Bays 4 Chapter 2 2. Click Next. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 5. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your second hard drive is a 3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard...
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...snugly fits in until you hear the Network Storage System beep twice. c. Lift up Second Drive. Wait until it is inserted under the ribbon. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Network Storage System Detected 5 Chapter 2 1. Select the appropriate Network Storage System. To install the second hard... Push the drive in the bay. Click Set up the ribbon. Click Next. Click Search Again to locate the Network Storage System. e. f. The Setup Wizard explains that these instructions cover the physical installation and drive configuration. Physical Installation of...
...snugly fits in until you hear the Network Storage System beep twice. c. Lift up Second Drive. Wait until it is inserted under the ribbon. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Network Storage System Detected 5 Chapter 2 1. Select the appropriate Network Storage System. To install the second hard... Push the drive in the bay. Click Set up the ribbon. Click Next. Click Search Again to locate the Network Storage System. e. f. The Setup Wizard explains that these instructions cover the physical installation and drive configuration. Physical Installation of...
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... Setup Wizard 6. Click Next. If they are correct, click Save. Confirm New Settings 7. Select Drive Configuration Confirm Formatting Network Storage System with 2 Bays 6 Back up any preexisting data before reconfiguring your drive usage: NOTE: If you format drive(s), .... If the drives have been previously formatted by the Network Storage System, click Skip to the previous screen. Maximum Security - Separate Disks Drives seen separately. -- Maximum Storage - Maximum Speed - Review the new settings. Maximum Storage - To confirm that you would like to change the...
... Setup Wizard 6. Click Next. If they are correct, click Save. Confirm New Settings 7. Select Drive Configuration Confirm Formatting Network Storage System with 2 Bays 6 Back up any preexisting data before reconfiguring your drive usage: NOTE: If you format drive(s), .... If the drives have been previously formatted by the Network Storage System, click Skip to the previous screen. Maximum Security - Separate Disks Drives seen separately. -- Maximum Storage - Maximum Speed - Review the new settings. Maximum Storage - To confirm that you would like to change the...
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... 10. Install Drive Mapping Utility 11. Click OK. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 12. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your computer (you can see it in your list of the second hard drive, keep the default...on your computer. Click Set up Computer 9. The network drive(s) are mapped to your computer, click Yes. Backup Software Follow these instructions to install a third-party program to the Welcome screen. Chapter 2 8. Click Backup Software. Drive Mapping Utility Installed Network Storage System with 2 Bays Backup Software 7 Set up ...
... 10. Install Drive Mapping Utility 11. Click OK. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 12. To install the Linksys Network Drive Mapping Utility on your computer (you can see it in your list of the second hard drive, keep the default...on your computer. Click Set up Computer 9. The network drive(s) are mapped to your computer, click Yes. Backup Software Follow these instructions to install a third-party program to the Welcome screen. Chapter 2 8. Click Backup Software. Drive Mapping Utility Installed Network Storage System with 2 Bays Backup Software 7 Set up ...
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... Next. Begin Installation of the backup software: •• Anyone who uses this computer (all users) •• Only for me Click Next. Click Next. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Backup Software Installed 8 Click Install. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 5. The backup software is installed. Install Backup Software 3. Then select the users...
... Next. Begin Installation of the backup software: •• Anyone who uses this computer (all users) •• Only for me Click Next. Click Next. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Backup Software Installed 8 Click Install. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 5. The backup software is installed. Install Backup Software 3. Then select the users...
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... Follow these instructions to access the software. User Name and Password Required 4. Select the appropriate Network Storage System. Advanced Setup 2. Network Storage System Detected Network Storage System with 2 Bays Install Utility 9 Click OK. Chapter 2 Double-click the desktop icon to install the Network Drive Mapping Utility. 1. Advanced Setup Follow the instructions to access the web-based utility...
... Follow these instructions to access the software. User Name and Password Required 4. Select the appropriate Network Storage System. Advanced Setup 2. Network Storage System Detected Network Storage System with 2 Bays Install Utility 9 Click OK. Chapter 2 Double-click the desktop icon to install the Network Drive Mapping Utility. 1. Advanced Setup Follow the instructions to access the web-based utility...
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...the shared folder has been mapped. Shared Folder Mapped Network Storage System with 2 Bays 10 Install Drive Mapping Utility 3. The Setup Wizard automatically installs the utility. User Guide Click this option to map additional network drives. 10. User Guide To install Adobe Reader,...screen. Adobe Reader Login Screen 8. Click OK. Drive Mapping Utility Installed 4. On the Shared Folder Mapping screen, select the appropriate Network Storage System. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. Enter your information in a ...
...the shared folder has been mapped. Shared Folder Mapped Network Storage System with 2 Bays 10 Install Drive Mapping Utility 3. The Setup Wizard automatically installs the utility. User Guide Click this option to map additional network drives. 10. User Guide To install Adobe Reader,...screen. Adobe Reader Login Screen 8. Click OK. Drive Mapping Utility Installed 4. On the Shared Folder Mapping screen, select the appropriate Network Storage System. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter from the drop-down menu. Enter your information in a ...
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...run the download task separately, without using a web browser, follow these instructions: 1. Click OK. The advantage is that the Network Storage System can access the utility via a web browser on the Access My Files > Personal Info screen.) Click OK to your computer... information in the My Files column. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration NOTE: When first installing the Network Storage System, you should use . Select the appropriate Network Storage System, and its advanced settings, use this chapter. Advanced Configuration The web-based utility appears. Click ...
...run the download task separately, without using a web browser, follow these instructions: 1. Click OK. The advantage is that the Network Storage System can access the utility via a web browser on the Access My Files > Personal Info screen.) Click OK to your computer... information in the My Files column. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration NOTE: When first installing the Network Storage System, you should use . Select the appropriate Network Storage System, and its advanced settings, use this chapter. Advanced Configuration The web-based utility appears. Click ...
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... that you can access, according to that can create other folders and files. Add Task Click this screen. A new screen appears. Network Storage System with access to your login has Download Manager access, then the My Downloads screen will be available. Chapter 3 Login The login ...download task, the screen lists the File Name, File Size, Progress, Speed, and Status information. Configure download tasks on this option to the Network Storage System. My Files > Files Shared Folders The Files screen displays a list of the Download Manager feature is displayed. To download a file, ...
... that you can access, according to that can create other folders and files. Add Task Click this screen. A new screen appears. Network Storage System with access to your login has Download Manager access, then the My Downloads screen will be available. Chapter 3 Login The login ...download task, the screen lists the File Name, File Size, Progress, Speed, and Status information. Configure download tasks on this option to the Network Storage System. My Files > Files Shared Folders The Files screen displays a list of the Download Manager feature is displayed. To download a file, ...
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...to start or stop the selected task. NOTE: For more information about the Network Storage System. Current Password Enter your password on -screen status information. Administration > Status To manage the Network Storage System: 1. Enter your new password. Refresh Click Refresh to save the ...location. New Password Enter your information in the Current Folder field. Administration > Status Network Storage System with 2 Bays 13 Click Apply to update the on this option, and complete the following: -- Click Save to ...
...to start or stop the selected task. NOTE: For more information about the Network Storage System. Current Password Enter your password on -screen status information. Administration > Status To manage the Network Storage System: 1. Enter your new password. Refresh Click Refresh to save the ...location. New Password Enter your information in the Current Folder field. Administration > Status Network Storage System with 2 Bays 13 Click Apply to update the on this option, and complete the following: -- Click Save to ...
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... a user account for the most up -to-date information. The Log File screen appears. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Administration > Users User List The User List shows all Network Storage System users. Click Clear to manage all existing users. (The admin and guest users are ...displayed. Punctuation and other special characters (for the user. System Status For the Network Storage System, the Server Name, Firmware Version, Hardware Address, IP Address, Date, Time, and Current Status information is displayed. Chapter 3 Disk...
... a user account for the most up -to-date information. The Log File screen appears. Network Storage System with 2 Bays Administration > Users User List The User List shows all Network Storage System users. Click Clear to manage all existing users. (The admin and guest users are ...displayed. Punctuation and other special characters (for the user. System Status For the Network Storage System, the Server Name, Firmware Version, Hardware Address, IP Address, Date, Time, and Current Status information is displayed. Chapter 3 Disk...
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... A confirmation screen appears. Punctuation and other special characters (for this user. Another screen appears, asking if you want to access the Network Storage System. •• Verify Password Enter the password again. Confirm Deletion of a user account. The advantage is that you keep the...Disk Quota to __ MB Select this option if 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 example, * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. •• Password ...
... A confirmation screen appears. Punctuation and other special characters (for this user. Another screen appears, asking if you want to access the Network Storage System. •• Verify Password Enter the password again. Confirm Deletion of a user account. The advantage is that you keep the...Disk Quota to __ MB Select this option if 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 example, * / | \ ) cannot be used in the name. •• Password ...
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... Properties Change the display name or description on the My Files > Files screen of the shared folder that shared folder. Network Storage System with administrative rights can create shared folders. Folders Browser -- Current Folder Select the location of users who have access to... accessible to all users •• Private folders: personal folder and shared folders specified by the administrator •• USB storage devices accessible to all existing shared folders. The Shared Folder Properties screen appears. New Shared Folder •• Location Click Browse...
... Properties Change the display name or description on the My Files > Files screen of the shared folder that shared folder. Network Storage System with administrative rights can create shared folders. Folders Browser -- Current Folder Select the location of users who have access to... accessible to all users •• Private folders: personal folder and shared folders specified by the administrator •• USB storage devices accessible to all existing shared folders. The Shared Folder Properties screen appears. New Shared Folder •• Location Click Browse...