EtherFast® Series Instant GigaCD Server Use this guide to install: EFVCD20 User Guide
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EtherFast Series Table of Contents Instant GigaCD Server Introduction Introduction The Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server Features Package Contents System Requirements 1 1 1 2 2 Getting to Know the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server The Instant GigaCD Server’s Rear Panel The Instant GigaCD Server’s Front Panel The Buzzer 3 3 4 6 Connecting The EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server to Your Network Installing Your Instant GigaCD Server Installing and Configuring the Setup Software 7 7 7 Using The EtherF
EtherFast Series Instant GigaCD Server Getting to Know the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server The Instant GigaCD Server’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Server is where all of the Servers connections are made. Package Contents • Linksys EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server • UTP Network Cable • Power Cord • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide and Registration Card Power Switch The power switch is a spring-loaded soft switch for turning the power to the Server on and off.
EtherFast Series 10BaseT LED (green) Reset IP/Password Button Uplink Button This will illuminate when a successful 10BaseT connection is made to Your Network through the 10/100BaseTX port. If the Instant GigaCD Server’s IP Address or password is lost, press and release this button. The Server will beep once to indicate that a new IP Address (192.168.0.2, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0) has been provided. This function will also clear the GigaCD’s passwords and rights.
EtherFast Series The Buzzer You may hear the following beeps emit from the Server for the following reasons: Instant GigaCD Server Connecting The EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server to Your Network Installing Your Instant GigaCD Server If you hear one beep, this means that the Reset IP/Password Button or Power Switch has been pressed. If you hear two beeps, repeated every five seconds for one minute, this means that the Server is a DHCP client but no DHCP Server responded to the DHCP client request. 1.
EtherFast Series 4. The main screen will appear as shown below. Select the virtual CD-Rom to be configured. If prompted for a password, click OK. By default, there is no password. Instant GigaCD Server Press Next to continue. TCP/IP: 5. Select the SETUP icon and start Quick Setup. DHCP Client Obtain IP Address Automatically Fixed IP Address You can enter your Fixed IP Address here. IP Address Quick Setup will suggest unused values from within the address range used on this segment of the LAN.
EtherFast Series Start IP Address This is the first value for the IP Addresses allocated by the DHCP Server. Finish IP Address This is the final value for the IP Addresses allocated by the DHCP Server. The range between the Start IP Address and Finish IP Address should be large enough to hold all of the DHCP Clients. Press Next to continue. Instant GigaCD Server Using the EtherFast Instant GigaCD Server Server Administration 1. Start up the Instant GigaCD Manager Utility.
EtherFast Series Once the Server has been properly installed and setup using the Setup Manager, the Instant GigaCD Server can be managed using the Configuration menu in the Management Utility. Instant GigaCD Server E-Mail - For enabling E-mail messages sent to you in the event of a problem or error. Shutdown - For shutting down and setting a shutdown schedule. Password General This data was provided within the Setup Utility and can be adjusted here.
EtherFast Series Instant GigaCD Server Copy This information will set the default destination for CD images copied from the Server. • Select Disk Select the drive you wish to use as the default destination. • Cabinet Name Enter the name of the cabinet you wish to use as the default destination. If no such cabinet exists, it will be created. • Enable E-Mail Notification of Problems This must be checked for E-Mails to be sent. At least one E-Mail address must be provided.
EtherFast Series Shutting Down • Reboot Select this to restart the Server upon pressing Start. • Shutdown now Select this to shut down the Server immediately upon pressing Start. After shutting down, the Server will not restart. • Shutdown in [ ] minutes This will start a delayed shutdown, upon pressing Start, with a maximum delay of 999 minutes. • Start Pressing this will begin the selected action.
EtherFast Series • Enable DHCP Server When enabled, the Server will provide IP Addresses and related data to other, networked PCs upon request. To use this feature, the PCs in Your Network must be configured as DHCP Clients. If enabled, you should enter at least one DNS (Domain Name Server) value on the DNS tab. Note: Never enable this if you already have a DHCP Server in Your Network.
EtherFast Series Instant GigaCD Server Upgrade This allows you to upgrade the Instant GigaCD Server’s firmware. Remember that the Server is unavailable during upgrade process and that all connections are lost, including the one used to start the Upgrade. The upgrade procedure may take up to ten minutes. Once it is completed, reboot the Server if it does not do so automatically, re-establish the connection to Your Network, and clients may once again access the cd images.
EtherFast Series • Disk ID The values for the IDE interface are indicated here. • Type This will display the type of hard disk installed on the Server. • Size This displays the total hard disk size available to the user. • Used This indicates the amount of the hard disk already filled. • Free This indicates the amount of hard disk space remaining. • Heads This displays the number of heads on the hard disk.
EtherFast Series Managing Your CD Images Instant GigaCD Server Use Compression If this is selected, then the CD image file is more compressed and will occupy less space on the hard disk. However, selecting Use Compression prevents File Sharing. File Sharing If this is selected, users within Your Network will be able to access the CD images on the Server. Name Enter the name for this CD image here. Description Enter a description of the CD image’s contents here.
EtherFast Series Windows Client Setup Overview To use the Instant GigaCD Server, you will need to perform the following setup on each PC in Your Network. 1. Check your TCP/IP settings. If you already have a working TCP/IP network, no changes are required. If you do not, proceed to TCP/IP Setup. Instant GigaCD Server 2. If a line such as “TCP/IP -> Network Card” is not listed, then you need to install the TCP/IP protocol on your PC by selecting Add - Protocol Microsoft - TCP/IP - OK. 3.
EtherFast Series Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This chapter provides the solutions to problems occurred during the installation and operation of the Instant GigaCD Server. Read below description to solve your problems. Instant GigaCD Server After first installation and reboot, you can use the "Setup Instant GigaCD Drive" icon in the Selector utility create new CD ROM drives and set their drive letters. When you do this, you need to reboot.
EtherFast Series Appendix Linksys Warranty Information Specifications Model Number Standards Protocols Port Speed Cabling Type Topology LED Indicators Switches Storage Capacity EFVCD20 IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u SMB/CIFS over TCP/IP 1 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port 10BaseT: Category 3 or 5 UTP 100BaseTX: Category 5 UTP Star Copy, Ready, Error, LAN, Disk, Disk Full, Copy Error Power, Reset, Uplink 20 Gigabyte/Hard Disk Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Input Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp.
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