Front Panel - Linksys EFG40 User Manual

Reset Button If the Instant GigaDrive's IP Address or password
is lost, press and hold this button down for three
seconds, then release this button. The GigaDrive
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 GigaDrive's administrative
passwords.
Uplink Button This button toggles the GigaDrive's Ethernet
Connector between an Uplink setting and a stan-
dard setting. If the GigaDrive is connected direct-
ly to a PC without a hub, then this button should
be up. If connecting to a hub or switch, press this
button.
10/100BaseTX Connector Use this port to connect the Instant GigaDrive to
your 10BaseT or 100BaseTX hub.
100BaseTX LED
This LED will glow red if the 10/100BaseTX con-
nector is using 100BaseTX.
10BaseT LED This LED will glow green if the 10/100BaseTX
connector is using 10BaseT.
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Linksys Instant EtherFast Series
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EtherFast 10/100 Instant GigaDrive

Front Panel

The Instant GigaDrive's front panel shown below displays the majority of the
drive's status lights.
System Green- Normally on
If this light shines a steady green, then the Instant
GigaDrive is working properly. It blinks during
Startup or Shutdown, and turns off after the shut-
down is completed. It will blink during a software
upgrade.
Status
Amber - Normally off
If this light is turned on, then there is a hardware
error. It will also be on during the power-on self
test. Once the self-test is completed, it should turn
off. It will blink during a software upgrade.
HD Green
Flashes when the GigaDrive's hard drive is being
accessed. Stays on during the self-test.
LAN Green
Flashes when data is transmitted or received via
the network.
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