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EtherFast®Series

Instant RAID

Use this guide to install:

Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID

(EFR240)

User Guide

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B dig-

ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or device

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Linksys EtherFast

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Introduction

The EtherFast Instant RAID from Linksys is the perfect solution for any

small business or workgroup that needs extra storage. A massive 40 Gigabytes

of network attached storage ensures that you’ll have the storage space you

demand--that means no more worrying about losing valuable data.

But it doesn’t stop there. The Instant RAID’s hot-swap capability allows you

to hot-swap either hard drive with zero down time, effectively increasing your

productivity, making the Instant RAID the easiest way to add disk storage and

printer sharing to virtually any Windows-based LAN.

To compliment the seamless network integration, every Instant RAID also

boasts an impressive array of advanced features in one space-saving design.

Automatic data mirroring, disk rebuilding, and security access control pro-

vide the ultimate in network reliability and management.

The EtherFast Instant RAID from Linksys: Storage, Security, and Peace of

Mind.

RAID Features

• Continuous Data Mirroring

• Automatic Disk Rebuilding When 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 Management

• Acts as a DHCP Server or Client

• Full Administrator Control

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Package Contents and System Requirements 2

Getting to Know the Instant RAID 3

Rear Panel 3

Front Panel 5

Buzzer 6

Basic Installation and Configuration 7

Installing the Instant RAID 7

Configuring the Instant RAID 8

Administration 12

Overview of Administrative Options 12

The Web-Based Administrative Interface 13

The Administrative Menu: Configuration 14

The Administrative Menu: Storage Management 16

Managing Shares, Groups, and Users 17

Nested Shares 18

Common Administrative Tasks 20

Maintaining the RAID Sub-System 21

Windows Client Setup 22

Introduction 22

TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95 and 98 22

TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 27

Using the RAID’s Print Server 32

Troubleshooting 34

Specifications 36

Customer Support 38

Features

The Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID

NNoottee::

Linksys highly recommends that you regularly

backup the files on your Instant RAID. In no instance

will Linksys perform data recovery for lost data or files.

Instant RAID

Getting to Know the Instant RAID

All of the Instant RAID’s connections and switches are on the rear panel, as

seen below.

Power Input The AC Cord plugs into the power input port.

Power Switch The power switch is a spring-loaded soft switch

which powers on and powers off the Instant RAID.

If OFF, press once to turn it on. If ON, press once

to start the Shutdown Sequence. While shutting

down, the READY LEDs will blink.

Reset IP Button If the Instant RAID’s IP Address or password is

lost, press and release this button. The Instant

RAID will beep 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 RAID and set

the correct IP Address and password.

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• One Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID

• AC Power Cord

• UTP Category 5 Network Cable with RJ-45 Connectors (not pictured)

• Instant RAID Setup Utility

• Keys (not pictured)

• User Guide and Registration Card

• Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, or Millennium Operating System

• 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet Network

• TCP/IP Protocol

• CD-ROM Drive or a PC with access to a shared CD-ROM Drive

• Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher), or Netscape Navigator (4.7 or higher)

Rear Panel

Package Contents

System Requirements

Instant RAID

The Instant RAID has three LEDs for each disk, and six status LEDs.

RAID LEDs

Activity This LED flashes green when the disk is being

accessed.

Failure This LED is normally off. It will illuminate red if

the disk is not installed, or has failed.

Rebuilding This LED is normally off. When a new disk is

inserted, this LED will illuminate orange, indicat-

ing that data is being copied from the other disk. It

will continue to illuminate until the mirroring is

complete, then it will turn off.

Status LEDs

Ready This LED will illuminate when the Instant RAID

is on, will blink during startup or shutdown, and

will be off after the shutdown 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 upgrade, both the Ready and

Error LEDs will blink.

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Printer Port The Printer Port is where you can connect the

Instant RAID to your printer using a printer cable.

Uplink Button When connecting directly to a computer via

Ethernet, this button should be depressed.

For normal operation (connecting to a hub or

switch), this button should be UP.

LAN Port Use this port to connect the Instant RAID to your

10BaseT or 100BaseTX hub or switch.

100BaseTX LED indicator This LED will glow amber if the LAN Port is

using 100BaseTX.

10BaseT LED indicator This LED will glow green if the LAN Port is using

10BaseT.

Front Panel

Instant RAID

Basic Installation

and Configuration

The following section will instruct you on how to physically connect the

Instant RAID to the network, and how to configure the Instant RAID for

basic operation in your Windows environment.

Requirements

The following conditions are required to begin the installation of the Instant

RAID to your system.

• Windows OS (95 or later)

• TCP/IP protocol.

• 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet Network or a Network-ready PC

• CD-ROM Drive or a PC with access to a shared CD-ROM

• Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher), or Netscape Navigator (4.7 or higher)

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LAN This LED will flicker when data is being transmit-

ted or received on the LAN.

Disk This LED will flicker when the disk sub-system is

being accessed.

Disk Full This LED is normally off. It will blink when the

disk is 98% full, and will illuminate when the disk

is completely 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 the reset button or power switch has

been pressed.

2 Beeps Repeated every 5 seconds for 1 minute. Indicates

that the Instant RAID is configured as a DHCP

client, but no DHCP Server responded to the

DHCP client request.

3 Beeps Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes.

Indicates that the Instant RAID’s hard disk usage

exceeds 98% capacity.

5 Beeps Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes.

Indicates that the Instant RAID is overheating. An

automatic shutdown will be performed 3 minutes

after the 1st beep.

Installing the Instant RAID

Buzzer

Overview

NNoottee: If you are a network

administrator, please follow

the Basic Installation and

Setup process, then proceed

to the AAddmmiinniissttrraattiioonnsection

for instructions regarding all

available administrator

options.

WWaarrnniinngg: Never shut down the Instant RAID

by unplugging the power cable.

Instant RAID

4. In the left section of the Utility window, highlight the Instant RAID

you are configuring and click the Quick Setup button on the far left of

the tool bar. The Setup RAID screen will appear.

5. Enter the following data in the appropriate fields:

Server

Server Name: The default name will be shown.You can change this if you

wish.

Comment: This field is optional.

Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone.

Date/Time: Enter the local date (mm/dd/yy) and time.

TCP/IP

Obtain an

IP Address: If you have a DHCP or Bootp server on your LAN, you

can enable this setting. The Instant RAID will then obtain

its IP Address from the DHCP or Bootp server. However,

if you are using the RAID as a DHCP Server, a fixed IP

Address must be set.

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Hardware Installation

Use the following procedure to connect the Instant RAID to your LAN.

1. Connect one end of the Network Cable to the Instant RAID’s LAN Port,

then connect the other end of the Network Cable to your hub.

2. Connect the power cord to the Instant RAID’s Power Input Port, then plug

the power cord into a standard power outlet.

3. Power On the RAID using the Power Switch on the rear of the device.

The RAID will perform a self-test (lasting 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 completed, the

Ready LED will be illuminated and the Error LED will be off. If the Error

LED is still illuminated, or the RAID beeps repeatedly, there is a hardware

problem. It takes the Instant RAID at least 30 seconds to completely boot up.

Now that everything is connected and powered on, you are ready to configure

your Instant RAID so that it is accessible to the users on your system. Make

sure that TCP/IP is installed.

1. Insert the Driver Installation CD-ROM that came in your Instant RAID

packaging into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.

2. The pop-up menu should appear a few seconds after you insert the CD

into your CD-ROM drive. When it does, click the Install Software but-

ton.

Follow the setup program’s prompts to install the Instant RAID Setup

Utility. When installation is complete, click the Exit button on the CD-

ROM pop-up window to return to your desktop.

3. For the default installation, click Start, Programs, Instant RAID Setup

Utility. The RAID Setup Utility window will appear. The left section of the

window will display a list of all RAIDs, and the right section will display

data about the selected RAID. If no RAIDs are listed refer to the

Troubleshooting section on page 34.

Configuring the Instant RAID

Instant RAID

5. Click OK to save the current setting and exit. The Instant RAID is now

operational, with the following limitations:

• All Windows users will be given “guest” access rights. This allows

access to the Public folder.

To overcome these limitations, use the browser-based administration

interface, by clicking on the Administration icon on the Instant RAID

Utility’s main screen.

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Fixed IP

Address: Select this option to enter a fixed IP Address.

IP Address: Enter a free IP Address from the address range used by PCs

on your LAN. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.2.

Subnet Mask: Use the same value as PCs on your LAN. The default

Subnet Mask value is 255.255.255.0.

Gateway: Use the same value as the PCs on your LAN. If you don’t

have a router or Internet Gateway, leave this field blank.

Enable

DHCP Server: 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 the range of IP Addresses to be allocated

by the DHCP Server.

Finish IP

Address: The last value for the range of IP Addresses to be allocated

by the DHCP Server. Ensure that the range is large enough

for the number of DHCP clients.

Microsoft Networking

Workgroup

Name: This name should match the workgroup name used by PCs

on your LAN.

Enable WINS: Check this box if your LAN has a WINS Server.

WINS Server: Enter the IP Address of the WINS Server. This is normally

a system running Windows NT Server.

Zone: The default value is “*”, giving all zones access to the

Instant RAID. If a zone name is shown, only Mac users in

that zone can access the Instant RAID.

NNoottee: If you plan to install two or more Instant

RAIDs on the same network, you must connect

and set them up one at a time. Setting them up

concurrently will cause network problems.

Instant RAID

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Because the Instant RAID doesn’t have an attached keyboard or monitor, you

have been provided access to the RAID’s internal data and processes through

your web browser. The Instant RAID contains an HTTP server which enables

you to connect and configure your RAID using Netscape Navigator (4.7 or

better) or Internet Explorer (4.0 or better). This connection can be made with

a click of the RAID Utility’s Administration Button, or by entering a URL

into any networked PC’s web browser.

Accessing the Administration Interface with the Instant RAID Utility

1. Run the Instant RAID Utility. After the Utility searches your network

and locates all of your Instant RAID, click the Utility’s

Administration button (as seen to the left).You will be

prompted for your user name and password. Enter “admin” for

the user name.

2. 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.

3. Choose the Instant RAID you wish to access. Choose Connect. Click the

Administration button. The Administrative Menu page will load.

Accessing the Administration Interface With Only Your Web Browser

If you are working on a networked PC without an installed version of the

Instant RAID Utility, you can still access the Administration Interface

through your web browser.

1. Start your web browser. In 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

NNoottee: You will need

the IP address of the

Instant RAID in order

to gain access to the

Web Interface.

The Web-Based Administrative Interface

Administration

The Instant RAID administrator can control Instant RAID usage by creating

and managing Users, Groups, and Shares.

Users: Each user is identified by his User Name and Password.

The administrator creates users, and can also limit the

amount of disk space available to a user.

Groups: Users are organized into user groups. Groups are created in

order to allocate which users have access to which shares.

Shares: A “share” is a folder (directory) on the Instant RAID

which users can access. Only the Instant RAID administra-

tor can create shares, however, within a share, users who

have access to that share can create other folders (directo-

ries) as well as files.

Access Rights: Access to a share can be “Read Only” or “Read/Write”. To

reduce administration workload, access to a share is granted

to a User Group, rather than an individual user. A share can

be accessed by only one group, but a group can access sev-

eral shares.

The admin user, or any other users added to the administration group, always

have “Read/Write” access to all shares and folders.

The guest user has “Read/Write” access to the “public” share. This can be

changed, and access to additional shares can be granted by changing the

access right for the everyone group.

Users who do not have a User Name on the Instant RAID are automatically

given the guest login.

Overview of Administrative Options

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.

• IPAddress 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

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