Linksys EFG80 manual Introduction, Features, Package Contents, Minimum Requirements

Instant GigaDriveTM Series

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Linksys Instant GigaDrive™ Series EtherFast® Network Attached Storage

Insert 80 GB of storage space into your network with the Instant GigaDrive™ from Linksys. Compact and powerful, this Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device adds 80 GB of storage to your network without adding the cost, space, and maintenance hassles of a typical file server.

The Instant GigaDrive™ provides solid data transfer for multiple client con- nections. It is also equipped with a built-in Print Server for the quick and inex- pensive addition of a network printer and an extra drive bay so you can add an additional drive as your network needs demand.

The Instant GigaDrive's 10/100 port will automatically adjust to your network's speed. Equipped with a self-repairing feature, the Instant Gigadrive’s compre- hensive, web-based configuration offers a wide array of management options. The Instant GigaDrive™ also functions as a stand-alone DHCP server for easy installation.

Features

•Built-in Print Server Allows Addition of a Network Printer

•Automatically Adjusts to 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet Speeds

•Web-based Configuration Interface Accessible From Networked PCs

•Acts as a Stand-Alone DHCP Server for Your Network

•Setup Wizard Program Allows for Speedy Configuration

•Built-in 200MHz Processor

•Automatically Maintains Itself to Provide File System Integrity

•Designate Access to Shared Data By Groups or Individual Users

•Small, Compact Footprint Makes Portability Easy

•Adds 80 GB to Your Network with the Capabilities to Expand up to 240 GB

EtherFast® Network Attached Storage

Package Contents

Figure 1-1

The following items, shown in Figure 1-1, should be included in the Instant GigaDrive’s packaging.

•One Linksys Instant GigaDrive™

•One Power Cord

•One Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable

•One Setup Wizard CD-ROM

•One User Guide

•One Quick Installation and Registration Card

Minimum Requirements

•One Windows 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP PC with TCP/IP proto- col installed

•10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet network

Important: Linksys highly recommends that you regularly back up the files that are on the Instant GigaDrive™ . Linksys is not responsible for any data loss, nor will Linksys perform any recov- ery on lost data or files.