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    A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . WIRED EFG120 User Guide 120GB with PrintSer ver Netw ork Attached Stor age EtherFast ®[...]

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    EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands [...]

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    EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Storage 4 The Back Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 The Beeper Codes 6 Chapter 3: Connecting the Network Attached Storage 7 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attac[...]

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    EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix B: Installing a Second Hard Drive 39 Appendix C: Setting Up the Built-in PrintServer 43 Appendix D: Windows Help 48 Appendix E: Glossary 49 Appendix F: Specifications 51 Appendix G: Warranty Information 52 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 53 Appendix I: Contact Infor mation 54[...]

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    EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 7 Figure 3-2: Connect the Power Adapter 7 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 8 Figure 4-2: Select the Network Attached Storage 8 Figure 4-3: IP Settings Screen 9 Figu[...]

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    EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Figure 4-25: Copy Files Screen 19 Figure 4-26: Install Summary Screen 19 Figure 4-27: Registration Screen 20 Figure 4-28: Registration Completed Screen 20 Figure 4-29: Desktop Icon 20 Figure 4-30: Special Offer Screen 20 Figure 4-31: Information Screen 21 Figure 4-32: Purchase Software Sc[...]

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    EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Figure B-4: Insert Screw through Left Side of Tray 40 Figure B-5: Insert Screw through Right Side of Tray 41 Figure B-6: Access the Web-based Utility 41 Figure B-7: Format Disk 2 42 Figure C-1: Click Start Button 43 Figure C-2: Double-Click Printers Folder 43 Figure C-3: Double-Click Add [...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 1: Introduction We l co m e Thank you for choosing the EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintSer ver) from Linksys. Now you can quickly and easily add 120 gigabytes of storage space onto your network. This stand-alone network applia[...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Network Attached Storage . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Network Attached Storage’ s applica tions and this User G[...]

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    3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) • Appendix H: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Network Attached Storage’ s regulatory infor mation. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resourc[...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Sto rage The Back Panel EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Storag e The Back P anel The Network Attached Storage’ s ports and Rese t button are located o n the back panel. LAN P ort This LAN (Local Area Network) port connect[...]

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    5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Sto rage The Front Panel EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Front P anel The Network Attached Storage’ s LEDs, which indicate status infor mation about network activity , and power button are located on the front panel. Ready/Status Green or Orange . This LED is solid[...]

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    6 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Attached Sto rage The Beeper Codes EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Beeper Codes The Network Attached Storage has an internal beeper that beeps to indicate certain even ts. 1 Beep This signals that the Reset button or power button has been pressed. 2 Beeps When this is repeate[...]

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    7 Chapter 3: Connecting the Netwo rk Attached Storage EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 3: Connecting the Network Attached Storag e Follow the steps below to physically connect the Network Attached Storage to your network. 1. Connect an Ethernet network cable to the LAN port of the Network Attached Sto rage . Then[...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Overview EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storag e Overview Now that everything is connected and powered on, you ar e ready to configure the Network Attached Storage so that it is accessible to the users on your network. Y ou [...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Setup Wizard EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 5. The next screen that appears has the Ne twork Attac hed Storage’ s IP settings. Select Dyna mic IP Address if you already have a DHCP server , such as a router , assigning IP addresses to your network devices. Select F[...]

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    10 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Setup Wizard EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 7. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network , you can use the Network Attached Storage as your network’ s DHCP ser ver . T o use the Network Attached Storage as a DHCP ser ver , select Enable DHCP Server . Then e[...]

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    11 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Setup Wizard EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 9. Review the Network Attached Storage’ s se ttings. If they are corr ect, click the Save button. If you would like to change them, click the Back button to return to a previous screen. 10. The next screen will verify if[...]

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    12 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows 1. Y ou will see the InstallAnywhere screen while the installation is being prepared. 2. When you see the screen for the Netw[...]

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    13 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 4. Read the License Agreement, and click the I Agree button to accept the agreement. If you do not want to accept the agreement, click the I Disagree button to end the installation[...]

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    14 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 6. On the License Key Entry screen, do not enter anything in the fields provided. Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen. 7. On the Se[...]

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    15 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 8. On the Select Products screen, make sure that Brightstor ARCserve Backup is selected. Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to retur n to the previous screen. 9. O[...]

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    16 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 10. On the Set Password screen, complete the Password field. Enter the Password again in the Confirm Password field. Click the Next button to proceed or the Back button to return t[...]

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    17 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 12. On the Product List screen, click the Install button to proceed or the Back button to return to the previous screen. 13. The Copy Files screen will appear while licensing files[...]

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    18 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 14. On the Licensing Information screen, click the Continu e button to proceed. 15. On the License Verification screen, make sur e that Use T rial Version is selected. Then click t[...]

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    19 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 16. The Copy Files screen will appear while the software is being copied to your computer . 17. On the Install Summary screen, click the Finish button. Figure 4-25: Copy Files Scre[...]

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    20 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 18. T o register the Network Attached Storage now , select Register now . The n click the Cont inue button. 19. Click the OK button. 20. An icon will appear on your desktop after y[...]

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    21 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Network Attached Storage Installation of BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Windows EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 22. Read the information, and click the Continue button. 23. If you want to purchase the softw are , enter your infor mation, and click the Checkout button. Figure 4-31: Informatio[...]

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    22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage Overview EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Chapter 5: Configuring the Network Attached Storag e Overview For advanced users, the Network Attached Storage offers a W eb-based Utility . This chapter will explain all of the functions available , including all administra[...]

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    23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Home Tab - User Lo g in (Private Data) EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Home T ab - User Log in (Private Data) After you have logged in, you will see a screen that you can use to access your shares. These shares will be listed with the following information:[...]

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    24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The User Password Tab EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The User P assword T ab On the User Password screen, any user can change their Network Attached Stor age password. User name . Enter your user name , which should be the same as your network login. Existing pass[...]

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    25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration T ab - LAN EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Network Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask in the fields provided. It must match the Subnet Mask of the othe r devices on your network. It is set by default to 255.255.2 55.0 . Gateway . This value is left blan[...]

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    26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration T ab - System EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - System From the System screen, you will be able to change some of the Network Attached Storage’ s general and administration settings. System Information Identification Ser[...]

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    27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration T ab - System EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Options Enable Guest Logins . If enabled, you can enter guest as the user ID to log in to the Network Attached Storage . Convert failed l ogins to “gu est” logins (Win dows networks) . If en abled[...]

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    28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Users EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - Users The Users screen allows you to manage all users of the Netw ork Attached Storage . Users can be me mbers of multiple user groups. Users Information Existing Users The use[...]

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    29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration T ab - Status EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) If you wish to add a new user , click the Save as New User button after entering all the new settings. T o clear the settings, click the Clear Form button. Click the Save button to save any changes fo[...]

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    30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration T ab - Status EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Click the Restart Now button to restart (reboot) the Network Attached Storage . This will break all existing connections. The Network Attached Storage will immediatel y restart and won’t be availabl[...]

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    31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Advanced - Groups EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - Advanced - Groups When you click the Advanced tab under Administration, several other tabs will appear . The Groups, Shares, Backup, Disk, Upgrade , and Setup tabs [...]

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    32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Advanced - Shares EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - Advanced - Shares The Shares screen allows you to create and manage shares, which are folders av ailable to network users. Shares Information Existing Shares A list[...]

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    33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Advanced - Backu p EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - Advanced - Backup Use this screen to back up data on the Network Att ached Storage . Y ou can also ba ck up or restore the configuration file for the Network Attac[...]

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    34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Advanced - Disk EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - Advanced - Disk The Disk screen allows you to perform disk maintenance. Disk Settings Format Disk Y ou can format a new hard drive u sing this screen. Disk 1 and 2 St[...]

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    35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Advanced - Disk EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Defrag This organizes the data on your hard drive , eliminating fragmented files, which slow down performance . Disk 1 and 2 Status . The defrag status information of Disk 1 an d 2 is shown he[...]

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    36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Networ k Attached Storage The Administration Tab - Advanced - Up grade EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) The Administration T ab - Advanced - Upgrade The Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the firmware for the Network Attached Storage . Upgrade Settings Current Firmware Current Firmwar e Ve[...]

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    37 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may o ccur during the installation and operation of the Network Attached Storage . Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here , chec[...]

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    38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 3. When I cl ick the Network Att a ched Stora ge’ s icon in Network Neighbor h ood, I’m pr ompted for a password. This can happen in the following situations: • Y our Windows login name is recognized by the Network Attac hed Stor age , but your login [...]

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    39 Appendix B: Installing a Secon d Hard Drive EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix B: Installing a Second Hard Drive When you are ready to install a second hard drive into the Network Attached Storage , follow these instructions: 1. Power down the Network Attached Storage b y pre ssing the power button on the front[...]

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    40 Appendix B: Installing a Secon d Hard Drive EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 6. Check the connections. Make sure these connections are tight before securing the drive to the tray . 7. Insert a screw through the tray’ s left side and into you r hard drive . Tighten it to secure the drive to the tray . Figure B-3: Mak[...]

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    41 Appendix B: Installing a Secon d Hard Drive EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 8. Insert a screw through the tray’ s right side and into your hard drive. T o tighten it and secure the drive to the tray on the right side , you will need a narrow screwdriver tha t fits through the hole. 9. Slide the drive into the secon[...]

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    42 Appendix B: Installing a Secon d Hard Drive EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 14. Click the Administr ation tab and then the Advanced tab. 15. click the Disk tab . 16. In the Format Disk section, Disk 2 will display its status as “Not For matted. ” T o format your new hard drive , click the Format Disk 2 but ton. 1[...]

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    43 Appendix C: Setting Up th e Built-in PrintServer EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix C: Setting Up the Built-in PrintSer ver When you are ready to use the Network Attached Stor age’ s built-in PrintSer ver , follow these instructions: 1. Power down the Network Attached Storage by pr essing the power button on [...]

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    44 Appendix C: Setting Up th e Built-in PrintServer EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 7. Double-click the Add Printer icon to be gin the Add Printer Wizard. 8. On the W elcome to the Add Printer Wizard screen, click the Next button. Figure C-3: Double-C lick Add Printer Icon Figure C- 4: Welco me to th e Add Printer Wizar[...]

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    45 Appendix C: Setting Up th e Built-in PrintServer EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 9. Because you are adding this printer to your network, select Network printer and click the Next button. 10. On the Locate Y our Printer screen, select T ype the prin ter name, or click Next to browse for a printer . In the Name field, [...]

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    46 Appendix C: Setting Up th e Built-in PrintServer EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 12. On the Add Printer Wizard screen, select your printer ’ s manufacturer from the list on the left. Then select your printer’s model from the list on the right. Then click the OK button. 13. Review your printer’ s settings. If th[...]

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    47 Appendix C: Setting Up th e Built-in PrintServer EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) 14. After you click the Finish button, you will see the Printers folder . This folder will show all printers available on your network, including the printer you have just added. If you want to change any settings, right-click the printe[...]

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    48 Appendi x D: Wind ows Help EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and a[...]

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    49 Appendix E: Glossary EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix E: Glossar y Boot - T o start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide W eb. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight b[...]

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    50 Appendix E: Glossary EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. Network - A series of computers or devices connect ed for the purpose of data sharing, storage , and/or transmission between users. Po r t - The connection point on a computer or networkin[...]

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    51 Appendix F: Specifications EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix F: Specifications Model EFG120 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Ports 1 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45, 1 DB-25 Parallel Port Button 1 Power Button Cabling T ype Category 5e or better LED Indicators Ready , Gigabit, Disk, Disk Full, Backup , D[...]

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    52 Appendix G: Warranty Information EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServ er) Appendix G: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our excl[...]

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    53 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation EtherFast Network Attached Storag e (120GB with PrintServer) Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection aga[...]

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    54 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion EtherFast Network Attached Storage (120GB with PrintServ er) Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to [...]